Once In The Highlands: Brigadoon

    "Sometimes the things you believe in become more real to you than all the things you can explain away or understand." I agree with that. That, ladies and gentlemen, is what Jeff Douglas and Tommy Albright learn when they come upon Brigadoon, a rather unusual village in the Scottish Highlands. Based on the Broadway musical, Brigadoon is arguably one of the best musicals. Why? Let's take a look:

       Once upon a time, an engaged man named Tommy Albright and his friend come to Scotland to hunt game. Before long, they become lost and wander into Brigadoon. The people there are friendly, but they act a little strange; as if they're hiding something. After Tommy meets Fiona Campbell and eventually falls in love with her, they find that Brigadoon goes to sleep every night. But by the next day, 100 years have passed. Now Tommy has to choose: Brigadoon, or his fiancee in New York. 

        Considering the setting of Scotland, the dances were well executed. The "Heather On The Hill" dance was by far the most beautiful dance in the film, with just the most romantic music to accompany it. If it's not soft you want, there certainly lively dances, one being a favorite, "Go Home With Bonnie Jean." One thing seen in a lot in these dances is the required footwork, such as tap dancing and a little bit of ballet. 

 












 
      Naturally, dances don't usually go without music, and Brigadoon is certainly no exception. Even Cyd Charrise's voice was dubbed, "Waitin' For My Dearie" is a beautiful song that expresses almost everyone's dream of finding their true love, or their "Dearie".  You might notice that a lot of the songs have to do with some type of anticipation for love. From wanting to walk with someone through the heather, to finally marrying Bonnie Jean, Brigadoon seems to be about finding what love really is. "For if you love someone deeply enough, anything is possible."




    
     The concept of Brigadoon is slightly complicated. Because of the enchantment, Brigadoon is a place where almost no evil can be found, where everyone is happy. Everyone, that is, except for Harry Beaton. You want his story? Watch the film and find out! As Mr. Lundy said, "There must be a lot of people out there searching for a Brigadoon." And they do. People in the world are constantly seeking happiness, searching for a blessed place in which they can feel safe, searching....for a Brigadoon.

     
        

A word concerning location: Brigadoon takes place in Scotland. That may be so, but when it was filmed, they only used a lovely stage and some rather obvious backdrops. I bet some of us would have liked the film to be filmed in Scotland it self. After all, location makes all the difference in the quality of a film. 

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