The Music Man - Part 2

[@eliza102eason]

If I had a nickel for every pixel in this video, I'd have a nickel.

[@ultraviolettas]

Eliza Eason I’m 8 years late but i just cackled so loud

[@maybeitsanotherstorm5379]

I’m 11 years late

[@SA120416613]

240p, we meet again my old friend.

[@oakhill49]

will always love the music man... it's impossible to follow robert preston & shirley jones, well i should say!!! thank you meredith wilson!!!! thanks for posting!!

[@TheAllRoundNerd]

credit to anyone who sings this song, it's not easy. It's it's not quite spoken word but speaking in time to music, plus memorising all those words, pretty much carrying 75% of the song before the chorus comes in

[@jeffreystewart9809]

So I learned it for a production in a couple of weeks and you're absolutely right. Im a musician with a very good musical ear and I can honestly say this was the hardest song I've ever learned. It's absolutely chaotic but worth the effort!

[@Drtomterrific]

Hypnotic. You believe they they believe and that makes you believe. I could have been a salesman like that but I couldn't find a way to use my power for good and not for evil. I was never interested in convincing people that I had what they needed. Especially when I didn't!

[@balipsette]

I love the way he says "then beer from a bottle!" It's so funny.

[@oliviahasswagger3540]

I watched this in my band class at school! Loved it!

[@Bekylee9991]

i love matthew broderick!!! it's crazy my dad looks almost exactly like him!!

[@yougosquishnow]

Yeah Robert preston had some much more energy. Seemed believable when he said Pool was the devil's tool

[@SheridanJazz]

Preston was born to play this role. Matthew Broderick just doesn't cut it.

[@liptis5]

I agree, I find Matthew takes on the more "lovable" appearance. I find it easier to understand why "Marrian" fell in love with him. I think he does do a good job in this movie. But I do prefer Preston a little more than Matthew

[@bmyra]

Matthew always seems miscast in a role then I always enjoy the hell outta him. He never imitates the person who originated the part. Just slyly makes it his own. But I agree. I prefer Preston.

[@mugglenerd1]

There is just a different flow to what they say. I do like how in the original it looks more like Robert is making up what he's saying is off the top of his head, but it's hard to compare them because of the differences in sets available to the 1962 version and this, the 2003 version. In this version, Matt makes it look like more of a prepared "this is what I do in every town" kind of thing.

[@zacharymoviechat211]

Currently in a play that my college is putting on. I'm the train conductor, but the guy who plays Harold is fantastic.

[@Veggieman87]

You've gotta love Matthew Broderick.

[@ShowtunesbyJenna]

FINALLY, someone who DOESN'T hate on him!

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

I love Matthew. He is totally awesome.....

[@WillScarlet16]

They way they filmed 'Trouble' is much more exciting to watch than the '62 version. They could have made it so much more of a rouser by switching from one location to another one while Hill spreads the word through the town - why didn't they think of that in 1962, instead of just filming him standing in one spot?

[@vanessaviscomi643]

I disagree completely- I find the 1962 version so much more exciting and compelling to watch. Robert Preston owned the role of Harold Hill, and his rendition of Ya Got Trouble is a true showstopper! There are so many lyrics, yet film viewers will hang on to every word he speaks and sings as much as the residents of River City! Matthew Broderick literally sounds like he is laying down when he sings this, and it's so easy to miss many of the brilliant lyrics as he doesn't make any of them stand out. Any humorous lines aren't even funny here. I truly have a hard time believing he could have stopped anyone in the street with this, let alone con them. The scenery changes were necessary here, only because it would have been too boring otherwise!!

[@vanessaviscomi643]

And don't get me wrong, I like him in other roles better suited for him, but this one just seemed like a big miscast

[@Bostonian7799]

Great remake. The original was amazing, but this is also fantastic.

[@psymaster1234]

You really ought to give Iowa a try! Man that girl nailed it!

[@ventusxzephyr13]

every time I listen to this song I think of that song on my little pony friendship is magic

[@timomakesstuff]

I'm in this at the city theater! I love the 2003 version better than the original movie. I love how accurate the movies are to the original play. (you can literally read the script while watching the movie and there almost perfectly in sync)

[@thenickmarino]

this is really good quality

[@Veraelasia]

I love this play! I'm in the school play at school. I'm a pick-a-little lady. Haha It's really fun! This movie is really good too.

[@Tuiteyfruity5756]

I think I saw this version first, LOVED IT, then got my parents to rent it, but it wasn't this one and I thought I was just crazy for thinking it was a good movie. I am so glad to know I was right. I love Matthew Broderick

[@Gubbywubby]

@hype4sistas: The only problem is, this is set in the US in 1912, and there is no way that black people would've had equal status with whites as is portrayed here.

[@CroakerX]

This is just absolutely hilarious if you're familiar with and love the original version of this.

[@doriandawes]

While the original will always be memorable and wonderful in its own right, this version shouldn't be dissed. The cast is memorable, and talented. My only wish is that they would have given Victor Garber a larger role.

[@mrmaalevidioym]

I am in the play this year, and it's the Music Man! I am the train conductor in the first five minutes

[@zbake11]

I always found it amusing how racialy integrated River City is in this version. Not that I'm against it, but the average Iowa town in 1912 had no African-Americans.

[@nissarevane113]

Actually, Iowa saw a large boom of African-Americans from the 1890's to the 1920's. Specifically in Des Moines and other "large" cities. The Great War also brought a lot of black families to Iowa, where they decided to stay.

[@horseperson900]

I get to be in this song for my theatres production for music man,

[@sudmalis100]

Very good. They got the music right. I may prefer the original, but that guy's got class

[@JohnWinchesterMusic]

I will agree that in terms of camera angles this version has some interesting aspects and has less of the 'on stage' feel of the '62. In fact some of the group choreography is pretty good. But as far as staging, acting and musical performance, the 62 version has it hands down. Everyone's delivery of lines here is very stilted. The other problem they had was that in trying to avoid giving us the 'same thing' again they were often trying harder to be 'different' than to be 'good'.

[@mrhpigg]

if i had a dollar for every pixel on this screeny id have 1 dollar

[@nynie11]

i love this im doing this whole thing as a play at my school

[@elphatraGuin]

lol! i love the part where they pause "iowa stubborn" to take a picture then they start singing again!

[@isearchforfullmoons]

How does Matthew Broderick look the same as when he was in Ferris Bueler's Day Off? He completely kept his youth. O.O

[@JohnWinchesterMusic]

I guess my problem with this performance is that I always felt that the Robert Preston performance was so perfect that whether it tries to imitate or tries to do it differently I still end up comparing it to the 1962 version. It's sort of like trying to repaint the Mona Lisa. No matter what you do you will always be compared to the original and for those who thought the original was perfect the new version will never measure up. I will have to try to watch this movie without comparing it.

[@MalloryM1989]

I THINK THE NEW VERSION(this version) ROCKS!!!!!

[@Revriley1]

I loved the first version, but this one isn't that bad. I haven't seen this new version, so, thanks, CastingAway

[@erw165]

Matthew Broderick will always remind me of Ferris Buller.

[@marshmallowbanni]

Simba...what's wrong with a pool table?

[@angel17middy]

My School did the music man this year. Sure there maybe no one like Robert preston but matthew brodrick was pretty good too he was good in his own way.

[@AsgardianWarrior394]

I feel like I'm the only one who likes Matthew.

[@corey-bird3489]

Gideon Montague You’re not

[@dylanstarcher6516]

its like im watching a minecraft version of music man

[@zuksammy]

I upvoted this only because you mentioned Ferris.

[@EPICDISNEYGURLS]

This is bad quality but it's the best I can find

[@factsandfancies65]

Picture is OK by me. Soft pic like VHS or 16mm, which was the standard some years ago. :) The sound is GOOD! I listened to it in bed. It's a good, professional production.

[@danielramirez3238]

i want to see the original version so bad

[@katelynmeredith3234]

You should the original was good but then again they usually are

[@yaultrafat]

i got professor hill in my schools rendition of this play we perform(sp?) tomorrow for a competion

[@Paulthefonz]

Ever since Sloan expelled Ferris, he had to start conning people into giving him money

[@Valincio]

Broderick is a charisma vacuum.

[@LiveLoudandLiveAlive]

'Spose that's the treatment you get for going to Iowa.

[@MissLadyDoolittle]

I like Preston's performance much better, but interestingly, I can see how his charisma and larger-than-life persona might have worked against him in a small town. Broderick has an earnestness that could actually make him a much more successful con man.

[@katelohrenz4083]

does not have the pizazz as the original.

[@kcgotfre]

Matthew Broderick is in many movies yes.

[@Sadyechester]

Victor Garber? Yeah me to. Now anytime I see his name in a movie I think of Jack Bristow!

[@DarkIceXIII]

Man, Matt sounded so empty in this. I just prefer Robert Preston.

[@gregp103]

He lets you call him Matt? Does he call you Dark?

[@ellooellooo]

Hmm, well when you phrase it THAT way... You DO got trouble O.O

[@mylittelucy]

for those who are complaining go watch the old version and stop complaining if you don't like don't watch .

[@LoveThatPhantom]

Yup that's Victor Garber. He was also in Titanic.

[@elphielover247]

I got Marian for this. Im havin trouble with Till there was you though.

[@kiminokami]

Fucking amen! We've got trouble here in River City indeed!

[@corey-bird3489]

kiminokami Serves your potty mouth right

[@Tom6093]

@FableofLife I agree with you . All those years Preston played Harold Hill. He had the caractor down to a T.

[@finneyman]

i know what you mean... but i am a little old fashioned.. i love originals. don't get me wrong though.. this was a great remake. but i love originals..

[@ashleypenn7845]

I don't hate Broderick's performance. He's bringing a different flavor to it than Preston did. I think both are equally valid in their own way. Preston was the loud-mouthed fast-talking used car salesman kinda con man. Broderick is the soft-spoken, charming "boy next door" kinda con man. you'd never expect someone so innocent looking to deceive you. In some cases (like the opening number Rock Island) I actually like the newer version better. Because they actually sing the whole thing. Something the Preston movie didn't do.

[@theladytassi]

THANK YOU! I've only seen pieces of the original, but I've seen enough to analyze Preston's performance. I think that every role is open to interpretation to the actor; that's what makes each individual performance of the show so unique. That's how it works in theater. It's how you, the actor, perceive it. The directors will guide you, but they allow you to experiment with it and play it how you think it should be played (at least, that's how it is in my theater group). I completely agree, Ashley. I think there's fantastic quality in both portrayals. Wonderful show altogether, and both versions are equally as fun.

[@Katie12886]

Finally someone gets it saying that each one is good in their own way. I'm sick of hearing people say "The Original is better" or "The remake is better" each other is good in their own way and Robert and Matthew both did an excellent job as Harold.

[@Haywire_HotRod]

Agreed

[@allyharjo5551]

if only the quality was better ...

[@sdodd09]

Great Sho

[@boriquadominicana]

thats what i was thinking!!

[@thewrighttime1]

I can't believe that there isn't even a clip of the real Music Man on here

[@Isabella-123]

i was in this play like 2 months ago

[@NicolaiAAA]

No disrespect to Mr. Broderick, but if I have to buy a trumpet from him or Robert Preston, I'm buying it from Robert Preston. =D

[@lizettejimenez2480]

Lol ur not alone I think he's cute

[@agntsyd]

My school did this play and it was so much better.... i was in it and it was sooo much fun, i was only in ensemble though

[@blackdrangons707]

if i had a doller for every pixil in this video i would be a millonaire by now!!!!!!

[@sublimeade]

This is the flattest presentation of Ya Got Trouble

[@stardust5678]

wow, you're dancing on 76 trombones? sounds dangerous....don't break an ankle! lol, jk. it's a fun dance song, have fun!!

[@broadwaystar92]

I love this movie so much but...the blurriness is annoying me :P

[@kayjay111111]

I haven't gotten to the scene yet, but I'm already sad about the fact Shapoopie will not be sung by Buddy Hackett.

[@Beafteck89]

He’s too meek a person for this character.

[@maruto12]

Wow I've never seen this before. The quality could be better

[@virg0_lem0nade]

so um. i love matthew broderick a lot... but he kind of isn't harold hill. :/

[@ztslovebird]

Uh oh! Rule one of crooks; NEVER try to woo a female who you plan on robbing! You'll fall in love with her and gain a conscience.

[@cuteluver]

there are a lot of songs that i dont know which is which!

[@Veggieman87]

Good comparison.

[@MagicalMistoffolees]

why is it blury??? this is such an awesome show!

[@Gubbywubby]

@hype4sistas Fair enough, but it is incredibly inaccurate. 1912 Iowa, and blacks & whites are interacting as equals??

[@GarlicToast]

Actually, Iowa was a pretty African-American friendly state after the Civil War. Iowa didn't start becoming largely unfriendly to black people until the mid 20s after the KKK gained strength.

[@UchihaPrincess130]

They really aren't. And i remember correctly in the early 1950-70s, African americans were still frowned upon...even in iowa. Oh and Marion's range was much higher. Brodreick did well, but Kirsten is the right person for the job...

[@MrMackowacko]

@246mun it was a broadway play and this is also a remake

[@K3NN3DYCENIMA]

wow why is the first parts quality awsome but his wowwww

[@noahheath12]

also even if it was segregated. you should feel proud on how far our country has come with issues like that. there certainly weren't any black people in the original. some people get to live their dream of being in music man by being in the remake.

[@zbake11]

I'm not saying that Iowa wasn't unfriendly, I'm just saying and Iowan town as small as River City in 1912 wouldn't have a black population or a very small one that probably lived on the outskirts and didn't "bother" the white part of town.

[@emilyannmeyer24]

what's the quality? and i think robert preston put a lot more expression and entertainment quality into his performance vs matthew broderick.

[@droz1000]

I wanted to like this, but he is so low energy. Conan did it at the Emmys one year it was hysterical.

[@itsaguinness]

2:40 glad they didnt try and recreate a buddy hackett

[@drmodestoesq]

When they made him he ate the mold.

[@xlilmeggyx]

I'm supposed to be Gracie Shinn. She is not in this movie. (Mayor Shinn's daughter)

[@monumentalbasser]

Ah 240p, we meet again.

[@musicalmeg19]

@ReneeNme :) Your comment made me laugh out loud for about two minutes straight. ...I couldn't agree more.

[@balletluve]

Jeez,First 1 great.Why is this one so blurry?

[@sammyandjessi]

i love this movie, i watched'/watch this in music class :) but, no offense.... VERY BAD graphics and pixels! :/ :('

[@marinadoshkevich4863]

What are billiards as opposed to pool????

[@jeremysegal1334]

+Marina Doshkevich They're two different games. Billiards is about making specific shots on a table with no pockets, and is far more complicated. Its like comparing apples to oranges that are really difficult to play and understand. Also Billiards I believe is older, so its kind of like with video games and Movies, they're both very similar, but one came first, so there is backlash to the later becoming popular. So there you go.

[@mindlesszombie950]

The problem with that though, is that the whole point is that he's too big and too charismatic for the town. That's a whole obstacle that was lost in the new one.