Love At First Sight: Glee
The cast of Fox's Glee (Image credit goes to http://www.fox.com)
I finally watched the pilot episode of Glee a few weeks ago and I must say I absolutely loved it! I was supposed to post an entry about it back in June but I forgot and now I’m trying to make up for it just so I can link this entry and put it in my memorable things for June 2009.
According to their official website, Glee is “a one-hour musical comedy that follows an optimistic high school teacher as he tries to transform the Glee Club and inspire a group of ragtag performers to make it to the biggest competition of all: Nationals.” The TV show stars Matthew Morrison, Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma MaysA, Kevin McHale, Lea MicheleB, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz. The show’s pilot episode was aired after American Idol last May 19. The rest of the season will air on September 16, 2009.
I can be biased given my love for musicals but then again, I also have musicals that I don’t like that much or not really a big fan of like High School Musical, for example. Glee’s plot and setting may not be original but to me it offers something different than my usual TV shows.C Also, I find it amazing that they made use of hit songs that you’re familiar with whether they’re current or not (e.g. Amy Winehouse’s Rehab and Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’). They just change the arrangement and add up some choreography. I’ve yet to see the rest of the season but even if I’ve only seen the pilot, I really think the show looks promising.
Anyway, I’m posting 2 videos from the show. The first one is the performance of Amy Winehouse’s Rehab and the second one is the performance of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’. Both performances are just simply amazing! :D
Rehab by Amy Winehouse (Glee Cast Version)
Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey (Glee Cast Version)
Both songs are available for download on iTunes and if I remember correctly, iTunes also offered a free download of Glee’s pilot episode a month ago.
Hi, I'm Michi! I'm a 20-year old college student from the Philippines. I'm a proud fan girl and I'm pretty much hyper and animated in real-life that I'll probably drive you crazy. I also have this huge thing for musicals and no, I'm not a Theater Arts student. 
I’m so glad you like it, dear! (: If you would like, I could send you the singles.
No need to send me the singles, dear. I already have them and couldn’t stop listening to them over and over! :D But thank you so much for the offer! :)
Ah, this sounds promising. The reason I stayed away from it before was because I thought it was going to be like High School Musical.
At first when I heard about it, I thought the same way too but good thing I was proven wrong. They’re better singers and the show definitely has a story. I’m very excited to watch the rest of the season! :D
I have heard so much about Glee recently, and can’t wait for it to come to Australia! It seems really interesting, and I love any shows (actual oness, not reality tv) that feature dancing, singing or music :)
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Hmm, sounds like an interesting show! The plot is definitely original (for once it’s not about doctors or rich people, or both, lol), but sadly, I’m not a big fan of musicals :(
Maybe I’ll watch an episode of it one day just to see how it is one day.
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I caught the episode when it aired on TV and I think it shows a lot of promise as well. It’s definitely different than other shows these days. I always think of Heroes when I think of Jayma Mays, too! Hahaha. She’s so talented. :) I think ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ was a great choice – who doesn’t know (and love!) that song?! I look forward to seeing the show in the fall!
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I’ve heard only positive reviews abut Glee. I think I’ll begin watching it when airs for its regular season. It seems different from most of the shows that are on television now. You can’t go wrong with a show that has a wonderful soundtrack and talented cast.
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Oh that’s awesome! I didn’t even know about that show but it sounds like something I would adore! I also love musicals! Thanks for sharing!! :D
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