Twenty Thousand Hertz Industrial Musicals: The Golden Age of corporate showtunes
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Feb 21, 2024 Discover the world of industrial musicals, where companies entertained employees with elaborate Broadway-style productions. Hear about the history, significance, and one man's obsession with this forgotten corner of pop culture. Dive into the intriguing tales of bathroom remodeling, corporate art, and catchy songs about products.
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Purpose of Industrial Musicals
- Industrial musicals were full-fledged theatrical productions about companies and products.
- Their purpose was to motivate employees and teach sales techniques.
Big Budget, One Performance
- Industrial musicals often had Broadway-level budgets.
- They were typically one-time performances for employees.
My Bathroom
- "My Bathroom" from "The Bathrooms Are Coming" is a notable example.
- A woman sings about finding peace and freedom in her bathroom.