Are you a Nodame?
Brahms's Symphony No 1...
Beethoven's Piano Sonata...
Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No 2...
I would not expect myself to know anything about these musical pieces, let alone listen to them. Indeed, I never really consider myself a 'musical' person, or rather someone who would appreciate classical music.
however, in watching "Nodame Cantabile", there is an invisible charm that seems to draw viewers to listen and appreciate classical music irregardless. It can be feeling, it can be soothing, it can be uplifting. On top of enjoying a good drama, it can be assumed you can even close your eyes for a moment, sit back on your couch and relax...
Well, for the visual aspect, "Nodame Cantabile" never fails to impress. First, incorporating anime-style elements into real-life drama can be a walking-on-thin-ice. Hitting someone to the extent of flight is always an old cliche, yet the drama seems to pull this off effortlessly. Then again, maybe just because it is a unique drama by itself, anything is to be expected...
Next, I am quite impressed with the protaganists - Tamaki Hiroshi and Ueno Juri. Having seen Hiroshi in "Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru", it is interesting to see him this time as a mature, determined character in a comedy setting. For Juri, to see her transitting from "Last Friends" to showcase her childish, exaggerated character, I am really surprised that she is capable of this acting, and that could have explained her "Television Drama Academy Award" etc, such is her repetoire of appearances.
So, even if you are not into classical music and find them too boring or traditional for you, if you only look to have yourself entertained, why not "Nodame Cantabile"? You will be mildly surprised that you can enjoy it as much.
For a setting like Singapore, "Nodame Cantabile"-type drama may even be an answer to encourage residents to appreciate and be involved in musical events to boast its cultural and artistic awareness.
posted by Dexter at 6:07 PM
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