Glorious Feeling — Gene Kelly's 'Singin' In The Rain' Is Musical Masterpiece
Aug 13, 2020 by apost team
Few entertainments rival good singing. The one exception may be singing and dancing. Gene Kelly was a world-class dancer and singer. Singin' in the Rain is his signature role and remains popular to this day.
World-Class Performances
Excellent performances represent years or decades of hard work. Artists work hard to hone their craft. This takes relentless dedication to their field and the passion for persisting until they've achieved notable skill.
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A Favorite Singer
Gene Kelly is a household name for good reason. The legendary performer had a resonant and melodious singing voice. He also carefully considered his timbre and expression as he belted out the world's favorite tunes.
Exceptional Dancing
In addition to singing, Gene Kelly was well-known for his dancing ability, as recorded by Biography. It is said that good dancers can cut a rug. Gene Kelly could cut the carpets from every house in a small city and keep on dancing.
Grace in Motion
Watching Gene Kelly perform is seeing a carefully choreographed performance. His hands, fingers, ankles, and even laugh lines were all used for creative communication. Indeed, the legendary performer used everything he had to portray the mood of the music to which he was performing.
"Singin' in the Rain"
Singin' in the Rain is perhaps Kelly's most iconic performance. This movie-appearance shows Kelly at his finest. He's exuberant and up for anything. He's even willing to get wet doing it.
Real Rain or Hollywood Special Effects
Since Kelly's performance is straight-from-the-heart, one would expect the rain to be real. This beloved tune is so catchy that you're probably already humming it to yourself. It may be tempting to enjoy it on your own, but please don't.
Overflowing joy needs to be spread all around. Take a few moments and tell others about the glorious feeling you're enjoying right now. Whether you write about your happy memories of singing here or rejoice in Kelly's talent on another social media venue, your happiness will multiply.