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Post by phantomgirl110 on Jul 7, 2007 23:19:31 GMT -8
Meg's original second verse in "Angel of Music" is this:
Christine, you must have been dreaming,
Stories like this can't come true.
Christine, you're talking in riddles,
And it's not like you!
But now she sings:
I watched your face from the shadows,
Distant through all the applause.
I hear your voice in the darkness,
Yet the words aren't yours!
Which do you guys prefer?
I think the new version is cool and quite Phantom-y sounding, but I do still prefer the original. I'm not sure I could put into words why, though...
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Post by phantomphreak4life on Jul 8, 2007 9:37:38 GMT -8
I understand what you're saying, I like the original better also but cant explain why. It just sounds so...modern?
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Post by Little Giry on Jul 8, 2007 11:30:19 GMT -8
I watched your face from the shadows,
Distant through all the applause.
I hear your voice in the darkness,
Yet the words aren't yours!
I like the new words better actually
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Post by Opera Angel on Jul 8, 2007 14:48:14 GMT -8
I like the original better why change it?
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Post by midnightangel on Jul 15, 2007 12:09:29 GMT -8
I like the original, though I was thinking the new one gave a bit of insight as to Meg's curiousity towards the Phantom.
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Pleading Eyes
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Post by Pleading Eyes on Aug 17, 2008 23:03:41 GMT -8
I think what I like about the old one is the contrast it shows between Meg and Christine. Meg is outright telling Christine, albeit in a supporting and concerned way, that she is being childish and perhaps even a little crazy. It shows Meg as a little more grounded to reality, willing to listen to Christine and take her words to heart, but at the same time remain skeptical enough about Angels and disembodied voices to actually inquire about them rather than just accept what is said.
However, the newer one does seem to portray a subtle parallel between Meg and Erik, which I do enjoy finding! She watched Christine from the shadows, as Erik does. We also see that Meg is sharp, she can tell that someone seems to be speaking for Christine, or more appropriately; through her.
I still think I prefer the older one though. I'm glad they kept it for the movie.
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Post by Opera Angel on Aug 17, 2008 23:17:28 GMT -8
Even though I prefer the original one I think the new words could possibly be used in a new merik phanfic..it would certainly fit for you creative types out there
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Post by phantomgirl110 on Aug 18, 2008 8:41:29 GMT -8
Ooh, very good points about the original verse, Pleading Eyes! I'd never given it that much thought, but you're completely right. It does show that while Meg is supportive, she's not going to just jump in and believe in an Angel of Music or any other entity that speaks to Christine through the walls.
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Pleading Eyes
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Post by Pleading Eyes on Aug 18, 2008 10:53:15 GMT -8
Even though I prefer the original one I think the new words could possibly be used in a new merik phanfic..it would certainly fit for you creative types out there It could, couldn't it? Spying the movement in the dark from the corner of her eye, Meg whirled around. Nothing there but silence. Steeling her strength, Meg straightened. She was not going to let herself be intimidated by nothing, not over silly stories and superstitions. But what if...? " I used to watch her face from the shadows," Meg began, tentatively. Her voice had never been the beauty that was Christine Daae's, but she could carry a tune well enough to sing in the chorus when required. Still, she had always preferred ballet. " Distant through all the applause," she continued, louder, refusing to back down without any concrete reason to. " I heard her voice from the darkness..." And then, without warning, something dropped down from the shadowed rafters. Meg had no time even to step back, as the figure stood tall, towering over little Meg, his burning eyes boring right into her. Trembling, but finding herself unable to move out of fright, Meg felt herself finishing the verse simply out of instinct. " So her words were... yours?" It finished as a question, as everything finally seemed to fall into place. "How very observant of you, little Giry." The figure before her rumbled, all ice, such a contrast to the white hot passion that had laced his voice that night, and yet it was still so beautiful. "How I do detest curious women..." [/random two minute attempt at creativity. XD Haha. Sorry, couldn't resist.] Ooh, very good points about the original verse, Pleading Eyes! I'd never given it that much thought, but you're completely right. It does show that while Meg is supportive, she's not going to just jump in and believe in an Angel of Music or any other entity that speaks to Christine through the walls. Thankies! ^_^ I could just imagine if Erik tried to speak to Meg through the walls too. Erik: I am her angel of music... Meg: Uh huh. Okay, seriously, who is this? Raoul? Joseph Bouquet? Did Jammes put you up to this? I'm not falling for it, so you might as well... Erik: DAMMIT! I'm the Phantom of the Opera! Meg: Suuuuure you are. Erik: I can prove it! Meg: Oh yeah? Erik: (chuckles evilly) Yes. I see everything, little Giry. Even those pastries you swiped from the kitchen for Christine and you. Meg: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Erik: MUAHAHAHAHAHA! Meg: (falls on her knees) Please, please don't tell my mom! She'll kill me! Oh, curse my sweet tooth! Erik: (thrown aback) W-what? You're afraid I'll... tattle on you? Meg: Pleeeease! I'll even split mine with you! Erik: (pause) ...deal. |
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Post by iamerik771 on Dec 3, 2008 20:07:03 GMT -8
Heh... I guess I'm the only one so far who voted for the new version. I like both, but IMO, the new one makes Meg seem a bit brighter, as if she's able to perceive that there's something odd going on with Christine and her sudden advances in singing ability.
The Japanese lyrics for that verse are also a bit like that -- she openly says (to Christine,) "It's as if you're possessed!"
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Post by phantomballerina on Feb 4, 2009 19:47:30 GMT -8
I can't decide which one I like better. The old one makes Meg seem more in tune with the real world and it shows (I think) how Meg sees what is as opposed to Christine seeing what Erik wants her to see. But the new version like Pleading Eyes said, shows the parallel between Erik and Meg and how they're both in the shadows and of course the shipper in me is drawn to that.  |
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Red Death
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Post by Red Death on Nov 13, 2010 11:38:01 GMT -8
I like both too. But, I voted for the new one. *shrugs* It sounded more mysterious and dark, and...phantomy. The first one is just her talking to Christine.
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