Mar 21 2008

Friday Night Movie: Evita

Published by auria cortes at 2:22 pm under Fiction Writing, Friday Night Movie, You Tube

In the past, I’ve mentioned the importance of a writer’s voice. I’m convinced that it’s a writer’s voice that sells a manuscript. It’s not the plot or the story. That isn’t to suggest that plots aren’t important. Of course they are. But the technically sound book with all the twist and turns isn’t compelling on its own.

So what exactly is a writer’s voice? For me, it’s the signature of an author. Recall the works of your favorite author. Notice how the words, phrasing, pacing, and character development are distinct (among other attributes).

In fact, if you had to, you would be able to pick out her writing from a pile of unnamed works. Though different stories will carry a varied style of the same voice, the author’s stamp is always embedded in the writing.  

The Friday night movie for this week is Evita. I chose it because I believe Madonna has a signature sound. When you hear her sing, you know it’s her. Instantly.

Listen to the embedded video and listen to her version of Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.

Now listen to Sinead O’Connor’s version.

Each woman is singing the same song, but because each has a different style the song takes on a different flavor. Their interpretation of the song changes the listener’s perception.

I’ve mentioned before that all stories are basically recycled. It’s our own spin that makes a story “reader worthy.” Our voice gives us that edge.

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7 Responses to “Friday Night Movie: Evita”

  1. # rainlillieon 21 Mar 2008 at 5:03 pm

    Both versions are equally beautiful! I thought this was Madonna’s best film.

  2. # rainlillieon 21 Mar 2008 at 5:51 pm

    Auria,
    I’m tagging you..Check it out .
    http://greatmindsthinklikemerainlillie.blogspot.com/2008/03/make-wish-meme-catz.html

  3. # Diane J Standifordon 21 Mar 2008 at 9:58 pm

    I am freaking out, blogging to try and get mind off of it, but everywhere I go…my best friend left me a horrific cell ph msg, souned like he was dieing, I’ve notified police in his cty TWO hrs ago…no word back…last movie I saw with him was Evita…

  4. # Diane J Standifordon 22 Mar 2008 at 1:13 am

    HE IS OK!!!!

  5. # auria corteson 22 Mar 2008 at 10:53 am

    Diane, I’m glad to hear he is okay. ((hugs))

  6. # marshon 24 Mar 2008 at 12:15 pm

    auria iv’e been sick but been readin you blog i just love it!!! since ive been sick i’ve watched that show on cbs called dexter???????? i’m really scared i have those same toughts deep in my being who ever thought this up was a genius and was brave enough to let people know that everybody has soul of confussion!!! check it out !!! bionic marsh

  7. # auria corteson 24 Mar 2008 at 5:36 pm

    hope you are feeling better, marsh.

    i don’t own a TV, but I’ll check the CBS website to see if they post the full episode of Dexter.

    i must admit that your tag line, bionic, made me curious about the new show bionic woman so i watched an episode online. :-)

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