I mean, Cynthia doesn’t have the fame she deserves.... There are so many hidden gems in musical theater. Audra McDonald similarly kills it but in such a different way!
Nicksurfs1, nobody DESERVES fame! Cynthia and Audra earn PHENOMENAL livings doing what they LOVE! Thus, they have gotten what they've EARNED! And THAT'S far MORE REWARDING than FAME!
At the Oscars, she shook the earth with her performance of Stand Up - the song from Harriet. Then the Oscar went to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and every person with the least bit intelligence said WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!
The fact that she motioned for everyone to keep going at 5:12, to have the true performance and art continue just a little longer, to feel that magic in the performance and the collective beauty in everyone there was truly magical. A celebration of humanity, if you will:)
This is amazing. Not only because Cynthia is perfect but also because Pasek and Paul are so into it: like they love it so much and their passion for their music is so real it's mesmerizing.
3 things. that last minute decision to repeat. That hidden handsignal round her back at 5.39 to make sure the down beat comes right as she's done. Her commitment to getting into character the moment she was onstage, and minimising the intro shenanigans. So in control. Such a leader, yet a listener to her own impulses.
My favorite part of this video is towards the end when Cynthia is feeling like she wants to repeat some measures when they not rehearsed it that way. You can tell because she is gesturing to the band to make the repeat, giving more time and room to grow the intensity and energy. And that, my friends, is the beautiful art that can only happen in live performance. We must find a way back.
The raspy high note at 5:57 literally snatched every wig I thought I had off my head. I cannot tell you the sheer amount of tears flowing down my face, I swear to god I thought I was gonna drown. Queen Cynthia Erivo
Anyone else excited for all the fun the pianist is having here? The energy and excitment from the entire band is amazing. I love Cynthia as well but the whole process is just so damn exciting to me!
This is the beauty of Elsie Fest. You hear music and people combined like ever before. Cynthia singing YWBF, that awesome rendition of Sincerely Me, the Hairspray medley, the TGS medley... Oh, but I can't go because I live in Canada.
This beautiful woman just left her heart and soul on that stage and I'm in awe. I absolutely love her and this performance was just another reason as to why.
Absolutely amazing. What I think is funny, is that the chorus bit of the song reminds me of Flashlight from Jessie J, which was used in Pitch Perfect in which Ben Platt was also a cast member. It's just a small bit that seems quite similar and it's definitely no critique.
Coming back and watching this now for me is amazing, I remember when I first saw this video, around october 2016, and it was my first introduction to this show. Before the album came out, this version of this song helped me so much, and now the album one too. Cynthia Erivo is literally perfect in this, I cry every time
I love her signaling to repeat the bit near the end and just getting everyone to feel the spirit of the music and song and amazingness...just fucking a talent of generations here. not only Cynthia but Benj and Justin as well.
YES YES Cynthia is amazing, her voice is insane, the choir sounds great, everything's marvelous but can we take a moment to appreciate THOSE KILLER LEGS my goodness!
If this lady wants a choir, listen.....just give her a choir. Don't ask questions you don't want to know the answers to. Also, I LOVE how she moves the mic stand out of the way to make space for herself, as if to say "this stage ain't big enough" 😝
I have been so obsessed with you Cynthia and RUclips is doing a great job recommending her videos. This performance just like any other was fire 🔥. Midway through the performance, I had my hands on my head, that how much you got me. Love you ❤️
i just found Dear Evan Hanson and this is the best song in my opinion and this is an amazing performance this is also just the song i needed to here right now
Cynthia Erivo is like the Beyonce of musical theatre
Or Beyonce is the Cynthia Erivo of pop music?
I mean, Cynthia doesn’t have the fame she deserves.... There are so many hidden gems in musical theater. Audra McDonald similarly kills it but in such a different way!
@@billysmith1480 No because Beyonce was first.
really Beyonce? Cynthia is GOD.
Nicksurfs1, nobody DESERVES fame! Cynthia and Audra earn PHENOMENAL livings doing what they LOVE! Thus, they have gotten what they've EARNED! And THAT'S far MORE REWARDING than FAME!
So i have been binge watching Cynthia Erivo videos on RUclips and I am an emotional wreck lol
That's me here in 2019!
@@barinelson Saame
SAME
That's me in 2020!
Omgeeeee same!!!
There has never been a Cynthia Erivo performance where I DON'T get chills. She is absolutely incredible.
SAME
At the Oscars, she shook the earth with her performance of Stand Up - the song from Harriet. Then the Oscar went to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and every person with the least bit intelligence said WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!
SAME OMG 😭
Same!!!
Cynthia Erivo needs to be the voice of a princess in a Disney animated musical. Fight Me!
hunnerdayEDT hear me out... animated version of Aida starring Cynthia since disney already owns the rights
@@365saturdays yesssss we need more representation with disney princesses
Cynthia Erivo needs to portray a character (live action) acknowledged as beautiful, because she is so radiant!
Princess Tiana?
I’ll help fight
I love how cynthia has such respect for them that she's like i will absolutely not perform your music if it isn't at it's full potential
yes this!!!!!
Alexis Costello Absolutely!
Is that why? I thought she wanted a choir for herself maybe lol
And then they gave her choir the absolute shittiest sound setup…I hope none of them got vocal damage from scream-singing to be heard
The fact that she motioned for everyone to keep going at 5:12, to have the true performance and art continue just a little longer, to feel that magic in the performance and the collective beauty in everyone there was truly magical. A celebration of humanity, if you will:)
This is amazing. Not only because Cynthia is perfect but also because Pasek and Paul are so into it: like they love it so much and their passion for their music is so real it's mesmerizing.
Completely agree! It's just soooo strange reading such a comment from you-know-who
Lord Voldemort x
I'm obsessed with that finger spin. The universal music sign of "I'm not done yet, gimme a little more!"
pajamagirl123 yup. We use this frequently in church worship. Repeat sign.
Ok!!!! One mo time yall!!!!
3 things. that last minute decision to repeat. That hidden handsignal round her back at 5.39 to make sure the down beat comes right as she's done. Her commitment to getting into character the moment she was onstage, and minimising the intro shenanigans. So in control. Such a leader, yet a listener to her own impulses.
So BEAUTIFUL I’m in tears 😍😭
i need a studio recording of this where the choir's singing just FLOODS IN AND BLENDS SO BEAUTIFULLY WITH CYNTHIA'S VOICE THIS IS JUST AMAZING
I feel highly offended because this is the first time I’ve seen this.
I'm just found Cynthia for the first time, and it's february 2020.. I'm so fucking mad
haoogah oh boy do you have a lot to catch up on
Honestly me too
genuinely me rn
Did she just turn A broadway song into a gospel one? Yesh she did!! Love it!!!!
She did! This is now a praise song.
justin aggressively head-banging while still playing beautifully is my new aesthetic.
Shout out to that choir for definitely holding their own next to the perfect being that is Cynthia Erivo!!
When she gave the Repeat motion, I knew she was about to go in.
We love a queen who asks for what she needs. She was right too.
Excuse me as I bawl my eyes out to this amazingness
Amy McLaughlin i can't judge you if I'm doing the same thing
She is legit directing the band AND the choir AT THE SAME DAMN TIME!!!! I can't...
yep. Cynthia was spot on with choir. Now can we please put this on the radio (even though the show is still open). The message is so beautiful!
My favorite part of this video is towards the end when Cynthia is feeling like she wants to repeat some measures when they not rehearsed it that way. You can tell because she is gesturing to the band to make the repeat, giving more time and room to grow the intensity and energy. And that, my friends, is the beautiful art that can only happen in live performance. We must find a way back.
4:40 I LOVE how pasek leans back with her as she hits those notes
This was the best MOMENT of the show. Thanks for letting us listen to this version. Such a great show. If you're a FANSEN and you know it...like!
Not big into this version but it was worth it to learn the term "Fansen" I'm living! I'm definitely in the club!
This musical has AMAZINGLY MEANINGFUL music!!! And the fact that Cynthia is singing in the performance adds so much more emotion.
The raspy high note at 5:57 literally snatched every wig I thought I had off my head. I cannot tell you the sheer amount of tears flowing down my face, I swear to god I thought I was gonna drown.
Queen Cynthia Erivo
Okay so not only is it Dear Evan Hansen song but it's Cynthia Erivo. I've died and gone to heaven.
Adam Rusmisell you have become Conner
*lies on floor*
*tries not to cry*
*cries a lot*
Just changed my favorite singer. Ok bye.
Anyone else excited for all the fun the pianist is having here? The energy and excitment from the entire band is amazing. I love Cynthia
as well but the whole process is just so damn exciting to me!
The pianist is none other than the composer of the amazing musical...and he always looks like that when he plays. :)
I saw dear Evan Hansen about a week ago and I've never cried at theatre before but this song made me cry so hard. Such an amazing powerful song.
Julianna Vega lucky you got to see it
This woman is a beast. Unreal.
I think I must have watched this about 5,193 times!
Just SO good!
But this pianist tho👏🏾
Briana Previllon because he wrote it, true legends x
That's Justin right?
Grammy worthy song & performance. ❤️❤️❤️
This is the beauty of Elsie Fest. You hear music and people combined like ever before. Cynthia singing YWBF, that awesome rendition of Sincerely Me, the Hairspray medley, the TGS medley...
Oh, but I can't go because I live in Canada.
We all know that Cynthia is a queen but can we appreciate the talent of the musicians too? ON POINT AND SUCH EMOTION👁️👄👁️💕
This is incredible. I can't wait to see this show. She amazing. It'll suck not to see her sing it but oh man is this powerful
You should see the way its performed in the show. It's mesmerizing!
I agree, the song is incredible, but the way it's performed just adds levels to it.
Patrick J. Reilly iu
I need this recorded so I can hear it everyday
Cynthia's amazing as always, but good God that last bit's impressive!
Don't mind me just sitting in front of my computer crying at this amazing song
What I love about her is that she really SINGS her songs, she just gets right into it. Love it. Like a roller coaster.
This is beautiful... Cynthia is a goddess
When she hit that repeat, it was OVER!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hi, it's me. Just coming back again to watch this beautifulness unfold before my eyes. I'll be back again soon, once my tears dry... 😭😭😭
adding in the choir gave me CHILLS
I’m in such awe of people with beautiful voices. Something I wished I had. Singing is such a therapeutic thing.
This beautiful woman just left her heart and soul on that stage and I'm in awe. I absolutely love her and this performance was just another reason as to why.
She's such a little powerhouse. I love you, Cynthia!!!
You can't hear my gross sobbing but guys, I was there... Jaw Dropped, Teary Eyed
WHY ISN’T THERE A RECORDED VERSION OF THIS?!?? I’m so emotional 😭
Crying
Cynthia Erivo goddamn, your voice is on fire!!!
Apart from her phenomenal voice, Cynthia always knows fully what she’s saying and why it needs to be said.
Absolutely amazing.
What I think is funny, is that the chorus bit of the song reminds me of Flashlight from Jessie J, which was used in Pitch Perfect in which Ben Platt was also a cast member. It's just a small bit that seems quite similar and it's definitely no critique.
Dennis Marquez I thought the same thing!! I have been listening to cast album and it finally hit me!
Coming back and watching this now for me is amazing, I remember when I first saw this video, around october 2016, and it was my first introduction to this show. Before the album came out, this version of this song helped me so much, and now the album one too. Cynthia Erivo is literally perfect in this, I cry every time
I watch this at least every month.
The word PHENOMENAL is inadequate to describe Cynthia Erivo's metaphysical and mind-boggling talents! Oh my GODDESS!
A voice that could shatter glass! so crisp, so sharp, beautiful
This is giving me so much life right now. "You are not alone!" Keep saying that shit in constant loop.
I’ve been binging Cynthia Erivo performances for days. She’s so unbelievably incredible.
Every day should be celebrated with that Justin Paul energy on the keys
I love the passion everyone has and how vivid and powerful this performance is.
Damn Cynthia! the choir is also legit!!!! and she's right, this performance needs that CHOIR!
the look on Benj Pasek at the end of the song is just pure joy and love and that's incredible!!!
if I were to ever be blessed with a voice anywhere near Cynthia's I would be more then grateful. she is my idol.
Saw this on the Playbill live broadcast and was praying someone had recorded it. Thank you so much for uploading ❤️
Love this girl. Period. This music is everything!
She’s such a boss. She signaled and said we’re doing this line again!!! Omg, I can’t believe this is the first time I’ve discovered Cynthia Erivo
If I sang this song in the show...I'd be pissed! THAT WAS AN AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't know I needed this version in my life. Wow.
HOW DID I NOT SEE THIS UNTIL NOW?!
I love her signaling to repeat the bit near the end and just getting everyone to feel the spirit of the music and song and amazingness...just fucking a talent of generations here. not only Cynthia but Benj and Justin as well.
IVE BEEN BLESSED JESUS CHRIST HER VOCALS IM AMAZED
Chills! goosebumps! and more! Her voice is laced with gold.
This is now my favorite version of this song. She is AMAZING! Shout out to the choir and musicians too.
Cynthia taking us to church!
Cynthia Erivo is a force of nature.
what a woman (or as we like to say as brazilians QUE MULHER).
CYNTHIA ERIVO SHOULDA PLAYED EVAN IN THE MOVIE AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL BYE
SHE ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A HIGH SCHOOLER
This is the first time I’ve ever seen this.
This video was posted three years ago!
HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?!?!
Same. Same. Damn.
SHE NEVER FAILS TO MAKE ME FEEL SO MANY FEELINGS
This is beautiful. Thank you so much for recording this
YES YES Cynthia is amazing, her voice is insane, the choir sounds great, everything's marvelous but can we take a moment to appreciate THOSE KILLER LEGS my goodness!
Can we have this recorded? I NEED it!
If this lady wants a choir, listen.....just give her a choir. Don't ask questions you don't want to know the answers to.
Also, I LOVE how she moves the mic stand out of the way to make space for herself, as if to say "this stage ain't big enough" 😝
Oooooooooooooooo my god, I didn't know that this existed. But now that I do, I can't live without it!!!
2:15 literal perfection
Can you believe Cynthia Erivo invented talent
This performance man. Had me in tears!
this song makes me cry everytime without fail... this musical is amazing and this performance is amazing
She's got some beautiful legs
I had goosebumps the second she started to sing ✨
LOOK AT PASEK AND PAUL YES THEY DID THAT AND LEGEND CYNTHIA IS SINGING THEIR SONG
This is so amazing. They really need to record this and release it. POWERFUL!!
I have been so obsessed with you Cynthia and RUclips is doing a great job recommending her videos. This performance just like any other was fire 🔥. Midway through the performance, I had my hands on my head, that how much you got me. Love you ❤️
omg. this just made my life.
This is perfect. Absolutely amazing
LIKE THE OBC IS DAMN GOOD BUT OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD CYNTHIA YAS
Beautiful Cynthia Erivo 💙
i just found Dear Evan Hanson and this is the best song in my opinion and this is an amazing performance this is also just the song i needed to here right now
I'm crying and I have goosebumps! This was amazing, I love her voice and the way she sang this song.