More to the Story: Unpacking the Layers of the Shrek the Musical Shrek the Musical
One of the most common questions from fans is: How does the Broadway score differ from the 2010 Netflix film adaptation? Shrek the musical score
In fact, "Freak Flag" deserves its own analysis. This is the eleven o’clock number for the fairy-tale creatures. Musically, it is a gospel-rock anthem in the key of C major (the "key of openness"). The melody is a simple ascending scale—like a flag being raised. The countermelody for Gingy (the Gingerbread Man) is a biting, syncopated rap. The lyric "Let your freak flag fly" is a direct rebuke to the perfectionism of Farquaad and the earlier, saccharine fairy-tale music. In the Shrek the Musical vocal score, this song is marked "With reckless abandon" —a performance note that speaks to the entire show’s philosophy. More to the Story: Unpacking the Layers of
: Originally from the film, this high-energy cover was added to the musical's finale in 2009 for a celebratory send-off. "All Star" "When You're Ugly" "I'm a Believer"