House of Asmodeus- HELLUVA BOSS Song & Vocal Analysis
Wow, I didn't intend for that to be so long! It's just such an interesting song. That was a blast! So much more to come.
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Finally got around to watching this one. Thanks for the shoutout! This is one of my favourites from s1 of Helluva Boss. This was a really fun and interesting analysis! Richard Horvitz is primarily a cartoon voice actor, but he's always had a passion for musical theatre. He just happened to grow up on the west coast (I think LA?) so TV acting was easier to get into and he ended up as a very prolific voice actor. Invader Zim and Billy and Mandy are children's cartoons (I loved Invader Zim when I was younger, it works for older audiences too and I got such a kick when I realised that Moxxie was Zim lol). When Viv was making Helluva Boss I believe she contacted him about Moxxie and he ended up signing on as both the character and voice director for the show and then later also for Hazbin. His experience and knowledge must have been a huge boon to an indie studio like Spindlehorse. I mentioned this when you reacted to Hazbin on Broadway too, as he was part of the show there and sang Mimzy's part in Hell's Greatest Dad. That was his Broadway debut and it's been a long time coming. Fun fact: Some of his favourite musicals are Phantom of the Opera (like Moxxie) and Jesus Christ Superstar. Also, his voice genuinely just sounds like that if you hear him talking. Part of what makes him so great as a voice actor. I feel like James Monroe Iglehart has that soul/rhythm and blues tradition behind him in his singing. At least that's the vibe I get from the way he sings. I love his performance as Asmodeus so much. Also, he and Alex Brightman are just about besties in real life, seeing them together at convention panels and the like is really fun. Alex will just randomly call James "daddy" like it's the most natural thing in the world, it's great. It's like them doing Fizz and Ozzie is just them being themselves with each other but with added romance lol
Yesss to covers!
Is there a way to post a copy of the lyrics and chords for “Grandmother Mutton”? I’m intrigued.
Yes, I love that yoire doing helluva analysis! James as Asmodeus is always so amazing to hear, and pf course Alex Brightman is our master. Can't wait to see other songs! If you are planning to analyse "When I see him" (hope you'll do, it's one of my favourite and a rare occasion woth Brandon singing) you could pick the behind the scene version of that song
Glad to see you going back to helluva songs yay!
Great analysis! This was a blast to watch! I've missed the breakdowns like this!