Choir Quote by David Friedman
“For Hunchback, we needed this live, gigantic choir. So we went to London and said, This is Disney! I need singers who can sing high D's, hold them for 18 seconds, and do it 60 times!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Variety, 2015
He demanded an exceptionally skilled choir for a Disney film, emphasizing extreme vocal range and stamina.
In simple terms: He wanted a choir with extreme vocal abilities.
Key Takeaway
Seek top talent for demanding roles.
Themes
production standards
vocal performance
Disney
musical ambition
Mood
pragmatic
ambitious
Type
technical
creative
When to use this quote
- auditioning singers
- training for vocal stamina
- film music production
Key Concepts
high notes
endurance
casting challenges
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you train singers to meet such demands?
- What are the trade‑offs of hiring elite talent?
A Different Perspective
Finding singers with such rare abilities can be costly and time‑consuming.
