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Sylvia Fine, lyricist. "Little Fiddle/ Symphony for Unstrung Tongue," ca. 1947.
"The Liddle Fiddle"
"The Liddle Fiddle," also titled "Symphony for Unstrung Tongue," exemplifies the unique style of song Sylvia Fine composed for Danny Kaye's unique talents. The song is a fast changing narrative that has the singer creating different voices for an array of characters. The melody, tempo and mood change frequently as the song is more of a story than a straight aria. This same style was used in many of her pieces such as "Ludivig von Stickfitz," "Pavolva," and "The Maladjusted Jester." |