Breaking Down the Score: "Giants in The Sky" from Into the Woods

[@kenziereese76]

i would 100% watch a break down like this for every “Into the Woods” song ☺️

[@KevinLynchMusic]

I'm on it :)

[@gavinmatthias2908]

These videos have been sorely missed

[@KevinLynchMusic]

I'm back :)

[@Ixcila111]

I only just noticed, listening to this, that the last "wonderful giants" is the same lick as "angel of music" from phantom!

[@Oncearanger88]

The last “there are giants in the sky” Is a realization. That cord after the lyrics “after the sky” is a realization that he is realizing holy shit there were giants in the sky

[@theresevernvarquez1028]

I’ve listened to this song for probably a hundred times already but never really felt the emotions in the music until this video. This and all your ‘breaking down the score’ videos really add another dimension of listening for me! This was brilliant! Thank you! Have a great day, Kevin! :)

[@sarafisher6490]

I like the breakdown of the score and pointing out the repetition of theme.

[@granthughes4155]

This song really helped me to truly understand Sondheim’s genius musical and lyrical skills. This and No One is Alone are tied with being my favorite songs from Into the Woods.

[@DerryPope]

I have taught this sing so many times just because it really gets the singer to use their imagination and interpreting skills working overtime. Plus, it's an awesome song to hear hour after hour!

[@boundary2580]

I found your channel 2 years ago and ever since then you have indirectly shaped my development as a musician. I’m going to study at Loyola New Orleans as a Bass-Baritone this coming fall, and while my musical focus has shifted more towards opera and oratorio I will always have a place in my heart for Bway (and especially Sondheim). Your insight into many of the core fundamentals of the music and lyricism you enjoy so much is just so inspiring to me, so thank you!

[@annaisrandom]

I've missed these kind of videos!

[@tylerberman8471]

how is it you post the exact song i’m doing for my next week audition- edit: THIS WAS SUPER HELPFUL OMG THANK YOU KEVIN

[@KevinLynchMusic]

You're welcome!!

[@billyboishakes2080]

I really do love your interpretation/understanding of the pieces you break down

[@martinbergman4432]

Company breakdown next, side by side+ what would we do without you has a lot of layers compositionwise or another hundred people or anything really.

[@MontageLegacy]

Omg so cool to have these again!!!!!

[@jyetherington9438]

This is so beneficial for a performer connecting their journey through the singing, score and show wowza such great work man!!

[@magnolia_]

long time no see! great to see you're back!

[@mattcoupe2150]

Please do more of these. Great to try and understand more.

[@ericmitchell4674]

Thanks for this kevin! I am actually going to play Jack in my school's upcoming production of into the woods. It was nice to get more insight of this piece!!

[@lyricmeredith8963]

I love these breaking down the score videos!!!

[@QuotivationOfficial.]

so much talent, this was awesome!

[@johnkarlquist7787]

So talented. I wish I could do what you can do.

[@Wimrouckhout]

Always a joy to watch these breakdowns. very intersestinig. More of those! I guess you need to break down 2into the Woods2 completley. From first note till the last one :P

[@doctorwhofreak4890]

It's like you read my mind! Love it ❤️

[@mjewan9920]

The first part the giants in the sky reminds me of "My! what a happy day" from fun and fancy free

[@mckernan603]

Very helpful

[@VictorKolbe]

omg I really wanted to see this one!

[@AndersonMusic1]

I love breaking down the score! Can I throw a request in for Who I'd Be from Shrek. That song just gets to me hahaha

[@sierramagallona]

I love this! By the way, what are your opinions on the music of The Last Five Years and Falsettos?

[@megsessionslive9208]

You have obviously put in a lot of work

[@tomgobledrums]

hey kevin! where do you find all your musical scores?

[@KevinLynchMusic]

Most things you can find with a google search.

[@tomgobledrums]

thank you, i’ll take a look :))

[@warnerr1074]

Can you pleaseeeeeeeeeee listen to the Amelie west end cast recording, it's so good and I think you would really like it

[@cliffordgeneral8167]

Auyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeee I love this ❤️💛❤️

[@weirdmusickid6953]

Yay

[@windows7RULES]

At the beginning, you say that the high chords represent the sky and the low chords represent footsteps. I disagree with you. Though I see your point, I think for that to be the case, the word sky wouldn't be sung over the low chord. I feel like Sondheim has used the high chords to represent Jack's innocence and his adventurous nature, and the low chords to show the sinister nature of the world he is exploring, bringing him back down to earth. The juxtaposition of him singing the word sky, something high up, over low notes, I think, is to show Jack is learning about the dangers of life and to be more cautious. The reason the first low chord comes a bit after he sings the word sky is because he is still relishing the memory of exploring the new kingdom before remembering about the terror he experienced when he thought the giant was going to eat him. That's my interpretation, at least. I don't really see those chords as representing specific things, but more as representing concepts because I don't think there is a strong enough link between the music and the words at that point.

[@KevinLynchMusic]

Valid points!! I appreciate the thought in this. Lots to uncover in these songs. Just shows how brilliant he was.

[@cheys5221]

I’m here early yay 🥳

[@JustaSadCat]

I'm kind of concerned about your physical health kevin- worried about you since you seem to have gained some weight very very quickly- idk if my perception that your weight gain happened alarmingly fast over a short few years is wrong but if I am please correct me!! Love and concern, -Cat