I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General - The Pirates of Penzance 2022 Livestream

[@elcatrinc1996]

Anyone who can sing this song simply deserves an actual medal

[@eowyndernhelme]

Yes! Try to keep up and I cannot :-D

[@irongeneral7861]

I will try! And I might fail... but I'll keep practicing!

[@meatballg8655]

With lyrics in front of me I can do it. But my god that 4th and 5th verse is an absolute killer to remember for me

[@eowyndernhelme]

@@meatballg8655 Orange!

[@light819]

anyone who sings this song should get a free hire as an auctioneer

[@misterroboto9999]

The flipped gestures for "mauser rifle and javelin" got me. I'm surprised, I don't think I've seen that joke before. Well done!

[@KittyStarlight]

I don't think I ever got what kind of rifle it was before. Hearing the words very clearly here.

[@zesty9815]

Ha! I missed that! 3:19

[@NBH-xh3nq]

@@KittyStarlight in the original versions the lyric is Chassepot rifle and it was changed to the more well known Mauser rifle which most modern productions use.

[@JoshFreilich]

I’ve seen the flipped Mauser and Javelin in the NYGASP production!

[@Cybrludite]

Just waiting for them to have the Mauser being the outdated one, and the Javelin being the anti-tank missile.

[@pupstarproduction15]

I most say this is probably the most active version of modern mayor general i could not imagine doing it and dance

[@MegaShepardsPie]

Which is why he's a bit shit, ain't he?

[@Robert-hz9bj]

I like how they switched up the costume. Usually, the Major-General is dressed in a naval uniform like an admiral. But here he's wearing something you might find in the British Army at the turn of the century :) Also, excellent work with the song!

[@graysonbaker1744]

That's... the opposite of the joke. It's Gilbert and Sullivan... satire... they're supposed to make him look a little like an idiot, thus the navel uniform.

[@Robert-hz9bj]

@@graysonbaker1744 a) That would make no sense, since uniforms are issued by the branch of service, b) That doesn't even make sense from a joke/character perspective, since the song indicates he knows basically everything he needs to know about being a major-general except for leading men into actual battle (i.e. dressing properly would 100% be a thing he knew how to do)

[@fluffyunicorn57]

@@graysonbaker1744 Even a marine can't find his way into another branch's uniform.

[@yddraigfelyn]

“ORANGE!” “…..no.” Iconic

[@mildandbitter]

Sporange, an old synonym for sporangium, a botanical term.

[@stephaniemay792]

But when he was looking for a rhyme for "strategy "and she came out with" sat a gee "he said "I always believed in you." I loved that.

[@acbenepe]

Door hinge.

[@TheHongKongHermit]

@@stephaniemay792 She had a whole character arc, and I adore her.

[@whistlingninja11]

These guys seem like they're having a great time, particularly the major-general. That's always fun to see in a performance.

[@DanielWright-np3fq]

As a G&S fan I've heard this patter hundreds of times and hundreds of interpretations and this is definitely in the top rankings. His elocution and mannerisms completely embrace Major-General Stanley and his performance surprised me with delight. Very, very well done Mr. Mosley and congratulations to the stunning cast as well.

[@SoulcatcherLucario]

1:42 the choreography is making an isosceles triangle while the lyrics talk about the square root of hypotenuse i love this so much, and i don't know why.

[@Beardychiel]

A 45degree right angled triangle is isoceles. Easy explanation.

[@mysticturtle997]

It can be isoceles with a right angle

[@captainjirk9564]

And then the macarena in the last chorus hahaha

[@christianchan1144]

​​@@Beardychielrecalling a cheerful fact about the square of the hypotenuse... the multiple of said hypotenuse is irrational as opposed to its rational sides

[@MangetsuSAMURAI]

This is my favorite rendition of this song. Not as fast as George Rose, or as lovingly buffonish as the version in the '85 Stradford Festival, but the fact that I can even understand what the Major General is saying and the humor between him and one of the girls really elevates the performance.

[@prideofasia99]

Orange!

[@CeesvanderVlis-ps1ih]

Almost

[@whazzat8015]

Well done. Each has its own flare and this one was a peach. Um, orange.

[@jimquigley1127]

in matters of amusement, language confusement, this is the very model of delightful bemusement! thanks folks, you're a treasure!

[@coasterb1]

Don’t stop there, write a full verse!

[@noahvale7555]

I see what you did there

[@jackstanton8212]

So good to see the ladies of the chorus enjoying themselves

[@catnik]

What a delightful surprise from the algorithm! I had the joy of seeing him perform G&S when he was at IUP as a student. It's good to see him doing so well here!

[@Californ1a]

Great performance! Anyone able to remember and perform all those lines live is awesome. A little slow compared to what most people are probably used to hearing (the 1985 version by Douglas Chamberlain), though the end brought the speed.

[@bocoroth915]

Recorded versions are generally faster than the tempo indicated in the score, due to the limited amount of space there is to fit everything on a record/tape/CD.

[@inquisitorwalmarius6650]

if you have been training it for months it is bound to be learned to the point of reciting in ones sleep. have watched an older version that i found better too. but his costume seems off, like its too small, both the jacket and helmet looks to at least be 1 size too small.

[@KittyStarlight]

It was better before he got to the part where he did it faster. More fun hearing/watching him pretend to come up with the words. 😉 Good acting as well as good singing. Less good at the end but still good. I've seen better but I've definitely seen worse. This was good. ^___^ 👏👏👏👏👏

[@KittyStarlight]

Also they don't all come up with a semi-legitimate reason to do it again at the end. This one did. ☺️

[@stranraerwal]

@@inquisitorwalmarius6650 :glad, that you are so enthused about everything!

[@michaelknowler3057]

I loved this !! The Major General is amazing. In the 1970’s I was a John Reed fan, and thus guy was every bit a good. John Reed was the principal comedian with the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company in the 1970’s. I got to spend a whole afternoon with John Reed, at his digs in New Brighton, in 1973. He was a wonderful man.

[@craigmcfly]

The orchestration is wonderful! Stanley certainly has enthusiasm. I would have liked it to be a little faster, but I can't deny that it's a new take on the song! Huzzah! The reprise was spot-on!

[@pghsavoyards]

actually he is singing it at the speed as written in the score - I'm sure you are thinking of the recording, which was sped up in order to make it all fit onto one record!

[@craigmcfly]

@@pghsavoyards I'm thinking of the Essgee stage version, and the George Rose movie version. It's still marvelous!

[@mmwiz]

Most excellent! How delightful this rendition. Thank you for posting.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Sheer joy

[@whitneyweimer6602]

Frankie, I don’t know if you even read these comments, but I saw the thumbnail of the video and freaked out. This video was just recommended to me in the algorithm on KZbin and I shouted “is that Frankie!?” I hope you are well! You killed it just like before! Way to go, buddy! You were made for this role! You were hilarious, as per usual.

[@moonyollie6977]

You know, while I really do love all the faster famous other interations, I really think there's something to be said for this slightly slower version, which makes it easier to follow the lyrics, and means that the last faster part stands out a little more. Also bravo to the singer, he's incredibly charismatic and active!

[@AleksandarBell]

Plus it really highlights the difficultly of this performance and shows off the performer while doing so!

[@Blizwolf]

Loved his performance, full of charisma!

[@etiletsatsi5130]

what an amazing performance! It's almost like you Americans speak English! But seriously though, leading man, you couldn't ask for more. He nails it on every count. Right down to proper English pomposity.

[@deewesthill6966]

This version makes some changes while genuinely respecting the original text and staying true to the Savoyard spirit! 🎼🎵🎶😍

[@graysonbaker1744]

Still think the guy they cast as the general is too young. That guy is not old enough to have those daughters, or, you know... to have achieved the rank of major general.

[@naverilllang]

The original actually calls for updates to keep the jokes relevant to the times

[@StaticYonder]

My guy needs a pay rise for his dance moves alone. My new favourite major general. Bravo!

[@caitie8921]

Performing the song this well along with this choreography is just incredible, absolutely marvelous, truly a feat!

[@yoshilover765]

The head wobble gets me every time

[@Grummash]

I’ve sung this song, on stage, in front of a paying audience…. but I never got anywhere near this standard… the fella’s diction is PERFECT! Well done Sir! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cormorantcolors]

I love this performance! Very bouncy and energetic, and the maintaining of the accent while singing was amazing!

[@aprilwelch6610]

Fantastic! This brightened my day :-) The dancing and expressions and the repeat of the last verse even faster...awesome

[@wentonmastermind]

This is the most imaginative, entertaining and just plain hilarious interpretation of the Major-General's song I have ever heard! Best wishes from someone brought up three miles down the road from W S Gilbert's house in Stanmore, Middlesex.

[@AtLeastA.C-plus]

Everyone looks like they’re having a wonderful time performing this! Delightful! 💜😊

[@URangryX]

Silly, fun, genuine performance! Absolutely had a blast!

[@ChestersonJack]

This is beautiful!! I adore the Major-General’s energy!!

[@henrypotter240]

Putting the fun into Gilbert and Sullivan, just Brilliant!

[@mysticturtle997]

...Gilbert and Sullifun...

[@JohnSmith-xw2dw]

Wow, great job you guys!! I hope you do this musical again soon! I'd like to try out.

[@LC-le9ew]

I don’t know where KZbin gets these recommendations but they did a good job with this one! ❤️

[@Johnshaw111]

Just brilliant !! Thank you fro loading it.

[@sueffun]

Really amazing performance, to sing that fast, do gestures and dance is exceptional. We are singing this with our choir and I’m just managing whilst reading the lyrics. Bravo 👏

[@KittyStarlight]

Just became your 152nd subscriber. Good job. ☺️ "And whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense Pinafore." ^___^

[@user-harris]

The modern major general was stupendous! I have always loved this play, even the movie version.

[@dinobanan3211]

the fact that it is (as far as my knowledge of British history goes) historically accurate deserves much respect

[@first782]

First guy I've heard playing the general where I can actually understand what hes saying instead of just hearing British noises.

[@stevencarr4002]

British noises That's called 'speaking English'.

[@BookshelfQBattler]

The internet is something else. I get interested in opera. I look it up online. The next thing you know, I'm grooving out to a clip from a Pittsburgh theater company's production of Pirates of Penzance. And it's good!

[@gailfinke8318]

So happy to see this. I used to go to their shows decades ago when I lived in Pgh, I’m glad they’re still around!

[@charlesajones77]

Good job on the second verse. That verse is often cut or significantly altered. It's full of references that hardly anyone today would get.

[@bettaandfrogmom116]

Very good production, from the look of it! A good example that your traditional interpretation can still be plenty unique!

[@samuel_s.8181]

This is the most entertaining rendition. Bravo!!

[@teucer915]

I've seen it faster, but I've never seen it funnier. He puts so much expression into this performance. The score says to do it as fast as the actor can, but I think it *means* as fast as they can do it well. And this major general raises the bar. (And then he proves what his full speed is, just to quell any doubt that it was an artistic choice up to then. Perfect.)

[@kameronpeterson3601]

the score doesn't say that, it says allegro vivace which tops out at ~176 BPM. This production is running it at about 180 BPM

[@teucer915]

@@kameronpeterson3601 ahh, I've seen people call for it as as fast as possible but I've never actually done that show. Thanks for the correction.

[@philismenko]

I love all of the small things, from the girl chiming in to the movements being correct in what he is saying, galacticus having only a loincloth, sat a gee being riding a horse, but the wonderful javelin joke, this makes this one of my favorite performances

[@GuardianGrarl]

I like how at first the pirate was laughing but the second General appeared he went *My oxygen is yours !!*

[@lindemuller4547]

If I had a dollar for every time a modern song got inspiration from this, id have two dollars. Which isn't much, but it's weird that it happened twice

[@CaptPoco]

We've seen extremely technical performances before... this one really sold the jokes with the mixed-up gestures! You really get the feeling the Major-General hasn't got a clue :)

[@naverilllang]

I did notice that on the second round of the last verse, he gets the gesture right, so he might have forgotten and later realized he messed up, or maybe he's just guessing and actually has no clue

[@chantelcumberbatch2337]

YAYYYYYAYAAAAYYYY YOUR AMAZING!!!!!!! 😍😍🥳🥳🥳🥰🥳🥳🥳🥳 this is so much fun!! Go big go!!!!

[@deborahgeary6871]

I had so much fun in this show!

[@banditdeluxe1310]

I've never seen the Major General casted poorly. Everyone just seems to have THE GUY who is perfect for it.

[@hannahs1683]

He’s a bad fit

[@johndray2326]

Oh how wonderful! SInging AND dancing.

[@shpenchta-babeh8882]

Tip top as my grandmother would say! Spanking show ! Wish I had known I would have loved to be there!

[@benoitpellet1657]

This is GREAT! And those costumes are just gorgeous!

[@feralbluee]

what fun he is and how marvelous. the audience just eats him up. those cheers sure can’t be made up. you can understand every word the chorus sings!! 😋 😋💫

[@patricialivingston5349]

Awesome. Well done. Great performance, with great humour.

[@whazzat8015]

I've seen a lot and this one nails it!

[@pamelamays4186]

Anyone who sings this song deserves an award.

[@dabatman5187]

My god I love this guys energy

[@lektik2941]

I'm thrilled! that was so delightful!

[@civillady13]

This has got to be the hardest patter song ever!

[@malkhy]

Absolutely Amazing!

[@Mistyeyez2025]

All the generals I've seen sound the same. This one got me!

[@rickbullock4331]

That was truly entertaining. I can’t imagine how much time is involved in getting those verses all memorized and sung at that pace. The lead singer is fantastic in my opinion and the overall performance was terrific. Well done by all.👍👍🇨🇦

[@corvus1374]

Not just singing this but bouncing around while doing it. How did he keep his breath?

[@suzannerust8658]

This guy looks like he is having so much fun with this role! ❤ Love it

[@Floortile]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much ✅

[@cindydott452]

Orange! *NO!* This is one of the greatest adaptations!

[@amyrodgers9887]

He's got the character down perfectly

[@colleenross8752]

It had to be him. Someone else would've gotten it wrong

[@hamzahbinomarmanabilang44]

I wish I can experience watching this live one day.

[@Dabouse2007]

I love the energy this guy brings to the role of the Major General

[@turbostar7077]

Saluting with the left hand 💀

[@simplepointstudio6210]

That's the point.

[@bennewnham4497]

This song is notoriously different to sing. Well done

[@arthouston7361]

That song is a real mouthful ……..and I haven’t attempted it since 1965.

[@krassos]

He nailed it.

[@keithmontoya8793]

Definitely a timeless comedy.

[@martinpatrick9915]

George Rose,Kevin Kline,Rex Smith and Linda Ronstad and the late Tony Azito the best cast.

[@jonmt12]

the Queen was not amused and Gilbert was never knighted for these famous lyrics

[@sagev.5818]

I love this so much!!!!

[@davidleavitt835]

Amazing! Loved this a lot. Thanks for sharing♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rescues_greyhounds]

I can’t stop watching this! I can tell the entire cast had a lot of fun with this piece (or all just really good actors 😊) from the chorus, to the pirate captain. I especially like when the general and pirate captain pass each other at the beginning with the same bouncy step. Also, love how the person who shouts “orange!“ gives a confused look when the general gets the pantomime for the Mauser and javelin mixed up.

[@SuperEcwchampion]

I think this one is my new favorite version.

[@panzerabwerkanone]

He is supposedly the "father" of all those young maidens? I think someone needs to ask some pressing questions of Mrs. Major General.

[@pghsavoyards]

Yes he is quite young, but according to the script, they are all actually his wards in chancery!

[@juanezaling2816]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@lisaparkhill682]

That was fabulous!!!!! ❤️

[@stuffiguess7680]

I love his British accent its just so crisp

[@BayinTN]

Oh, my goodness, that was lovely!

[@juvinaraymonds4210]

Any chance you can upload the rest of the show?

[@ashlyn97]

"Orange!" 👏

[@johnmcguire4635]

I have never seen better

[@ryanhoward3383]

I am the very model of a cartoon individual is what I'm thinking of

[@secretagent86]

Good humour. This has to be one of the hardest songs ever

[@vickywilliams8320]

One giant tongue twister. Brilliant.

[@doriscoleybartow8976]

This is a favorite of mine. So much fun!

[@masoncooper8830]

He’s definitely the the very model of the MODERN major general.

[@Martin-es8mb]

Memories of the central park production of Pirates of Penzance.

[@safetylesfeldyfan1087]

Wow! This fellow is fabulous!

[@lorenwoirhaye4687]

Always good fun. I need to look up some words.