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Writer's pictureKen Jenks

2022-05-02: A musical needs music

Updated: Nov 21, 2024

I know more show tunes than a straight guy has any right to know. What music should I use for this J6 musical? Something original? Something borrowed?


When I watched the House Select Committee coverage, I saw some familiar themes. Duty. Government. Cops. Pirates. Love unrequited.


I realized that I was watching "The Pirates of Penzance," but it’s J6, not February 29th. Gilbert & Sullivan would recognize the moment.


And G&S music is in the public domain. And I could Weird-Al the lyrics to match the situation. And I could add fictional elements and music from my other favorite G&S productions. And…


I knew which way to go. With catlike tread.




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