La Joie de Vivre!

So, I have been channeling my energy into writing music for a new Children's Musical instead of moaning over the fact that I am not touring this summer in Europe with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.  In my research for a song for the character of the French maid, I studied some common French phrases.  "La joie de vivre!" and "Bien manger!" were two that were irresistible to build a song around.  In the play, the maid manages to convince the guest how wonderful the sights and sounds and flavors of the City really are.  She says that the French have a saying that "you do not live unless you live joyously."  And then later she follows up with "and it is not enough to live joyously, mais non, it's not just how you live, but how you EAT!"
        
 While in Paris, I hope you sample "La joie de vivre!" and "Bien manger!"

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          This is an early DEMO recording of "As the French Say" from the new Children's Musical "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse."  (This expanded version with bigger cast and extra songs has yet to be published, but is coming soon.)  You'll need to imagine the City Mouse and her French maid trying to convince the Country Mouse that the City has oh so much to offer --- lights, music, excitement and most of all access to the Pantry and CHEESE!  Throughout the song, other City Mice join in to create an exuberant production number "a la Can-Can."  The costumes are "1950's" inspired in bright colors, flared skirts, fancy hats and polka dots!

          While MoTab is on tour, our Summer Theater Production will show off its own "Joie de vivre!" and "Bien manger!"