Writing the musical

Willow and Tara

Joss Whedon, the show’s creator, wrote the music and lyrics for Once More, With Feeling himself with help from Buffy composer Christophe Beck and Splendid’s Jesse Tobias. It took him three months to write the episode - over the summer when he was supposed to be taking a break. The episode was is the only one of season six which Joss wrote or directed.
Buffy composer Christophe Beck spoke to the Bronze posting board about Joss Whedon’s talent: “[He] came up with lyrics, melodies, the underlying chords/harmony, as well as general stylistic direction for each of 16 musical numbers. The songs started out as four-track recordings Joss made himself. I co-arranged and co-produced the songs with Jesse Tobias of the band Splendid.”
Once More with Feeling took four months in total to write, film, and produce.

   
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    Added: › 16th May 2005
    Updated: › 6th March, 2006
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