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!
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!
I had literally never heard of her before Wicked. And now I’m watching videos like this one, wondering if she might literally be the most talented person I’ve ever seen.
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.
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:)
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.
Holy shit, I’m on a elphaba spiral and wandered into this. Totally covered in goosebumps, she has this engulfing way of singing lyrics that I want to sit in forever. It hits different with a female voice in a way I was not expecting.. the “oohhh” at 2:16 is ethereal and haunting. Thank you for capturing this magic 🖤💚
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.
If she doesn't get an Oscar before I die, my life won't be fully realized ;) Man does she deserve it. She should have won for Stand up at the very least.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You will be found lyrics Have you ever felt like nobody was there? Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere? Have you ever felt like you could disappear? Like you could fall, and no one would hear? Well, let that lonely feeling wash away Maybe there's a reason to believe you'll be okay 'Cause when you don't feel strong enough to stand You can reach, reach out your hand And oh, someone will coming running And I know, they'll take you home Even when the dark comes crashing through When you need a friend to carry you And when you're broken on the ground You will be found So let the sun come streaming in 'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again Lift your head and look around You will be found You will be found You will be found You will be found You will be found There's a place where we don't have to feel unknown (Oh my god, everybody needs to see this) And every time that you call out You're a little less alone (I can't stop watching this video, seventeen years old) If you only say the word (Take five minutes, this will make your day) From across the silence your voice is heard Share it with the people you love (Repost, the world needs to hear this) (A beautiful tribute, favourite!) (I know someone who really needed to hear this today) (So thank you Evan Hansen for doing what you're doing) (I never met you Connor, but coming on here, reading everyone's posts) (It's so easy to feel alone, but Evan is exactly right-we're not alone, none of us) (We're not alone, none of us! None of us!) (None of us are alone) (Like, forward) Even when the dark comes crashing through When you need a friend to carry you When you're broken on the ground You will be found So let the sun come streaming in 'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again If you only look around You will be found (You will be found) You will be found (You will be found) You will be found Out of the shadows The morning is breaking And all is new, all is new It's filling up the empty And suddenly I see that All is new, all is new You are not alone You are not alone You are not alone You are not alone You are not alone (You are not alone) You are not alone (You are not alone) You are not You are not alone (You are not alone) Even when the dark comes crashin' through When you need someone to carry you When you're broken on the ground You will be found! So when the sun comes streaming in 'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again If you only look around You will be found You will be found You will be found You will be found! You will be found
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
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" 😝
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 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!
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
I might be in minority in this community, but anyone here after discovering her in Wicked? Simply an amazing talent.
I had literally never heard of her before Wicked. And now I’m watching videos like this one, wondering if she might literally be the most talented person I’ve ever seen.
I’m so glad people are discovering how talented she is
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!!!!
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
Did she just turn A broadway song into a gospel one? Yesh she did!! Love it!!!!
She did! This is now a praise song.
The song was meant to be a Gospel at the first place
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:)
When she gave the Repeat motion, I knew she was about to go in.
justin aggressively head-banging while still playing beautifully is my new aesthetic.
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 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
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
Shout out to that choir for definitely holding their own next to the perfect being that is Cynthia Erivo!!
Holy shit, I’m on a elphaba spiral and wandered into this. Totally covered in goosebumps, she has this engulfing way of singing lyrics that I want to sit in forever. It hits different with a female voice in a way I was not expecting.. the “oohhh” at 2:16 is ethereal and haunting.
Thank you for capturing this magic 🖤💚
Same
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
4:40 I LOVE how pasek leans back with her as she hits those notes
I need a Cynthia Erivo version of each and every song I have ever liked.
She is legit directing the band AND the choir AT THE SAME DAMN TIME!!!! I can't...
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.
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
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!
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!
If she doesn't get an Oscar before I die, my life won't be fully realized ;) Man does she deserve it. She should have won for Stand up at the very least.
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
Her voice control is so insane ! 😱👏
I NEED THIS VERSION IN SPOTIFY
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. :)
*lies on floor*
*tries not to cry*
*cries a lot*
This woman is a beast. Unreal.
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
I think I must have watched this about 5,193 times!
Just SO good!
I need this recorded so I can hear it everyday
Don't mind me just sitting in front of my computer crying at this amazing song
Apart from her phenomenal voice, Cynthia always knows fully what she’s saying and why it needs to be said.
Damn Cynthia! the choir is also legit!!!! and she's right, this performance needs that CHOIR!
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.
Cynthia's amazing as always, but good God that last bit's impressive!
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
Grammy worthy song & performance. ❤️❤️❤️
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 beautiful... Cynthia is a goddess
What I love about her is that she really SINGS her songs, she just gets right into it. Love it. Like a roller coaster.
adding in the choir gave me CHILLS
Just changed my favorite singer. Ok bye.
The word PHENOMENAL is inadequate to describe Cynthia Erivo's metaphysical and mind-boggling talents! Oh my GODDESS!
But this pianist tho👏🏾
Briana Previllon because he wrote it, true legends x
That's Justin right?
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!
Cynthia Erivo goddamn, your voice is on fire!!!
When she hit that repeat, it was OVER!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Crying
WHY ISN’T THERE A RECORDED VERSION OF THIS?!?? I’m so emotional 😭
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... 😭😭😭
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.
2:15 literal perfection
She's such a little powerhouse. I love you, Cynthia!!!
A voice that could shatter glass! so crisp, so sharp, beautiful
I’ve been binging Cynthia Erivo performances for days. She’s so unbelievably incredible.
She absorb every light and spread them out with a bunch level of emotional sound... what a gifted❤
Every day should be celebrated with that Justin Paul energy on the keys
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.
You will be found lyrics
Have you ever felt like nobody was there?
Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere?
Have you ever felt like you could disappear?
Like you could fall, and no one would hear?
Well, let that lonely feeling wash away
Maybe there's a reason to believe you'll be okay
'Cause when you don't feel strong enough to stand
You can reach, reach out your hand
And oh, someone will coming running
And I know, they'll take you home
Even when the dark comes crashing through
When you need a friend to carry you
And when you're broken on the ground
You will be found
So let the sun come streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
Lift your head and look around
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
There's a place where we don't have to feel unknown
(Oh my god, everybody needs to see this)
And every time that you call out
You're a little less alone
(I can't stop watching this video, seventeen years old)
If you only say the word
(Take five minutes, this will make your day)
From across the silence your voice is heard
Share it with the people you love
(Repost, the world needs to hear this)
(A beautiful tribute, favourite!)
(I know someone who really needed to hear this today)
(So thank you Evan Hansen for doing what you're doing)
(I never met you Connor, but coming on here, reading everyone's posts)
(It's so easy to feel alone, but Evan is exactly right-we're not alone, none of us)
(We're not alone, none of us! None of us!)
(None of us are alone) (Like, forward)
Even when the dark comes crashing through
When you need a friend to carry you
When you're broken on the ground
You will be found
So let the sun come streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
If you only look around
You will be found (You will be found)
You will be found (You will be found)
You will be found
Out of the shadows
The morning is breaking
And all is new, all is new
It's filling up the empty
And suddenly I see that
All is new, all is new
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone (You are not alone)
You are not alone (You are not alone)
You are not
You are not alone (You are not alone)
Even when the dark comes crashin' through
When you need someone to carry you
When you're broken on the ground
You will be found!
So when the sun comes streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
If you only look around
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found!
You will be found
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
The audible gasp i let out when I saw that she sang this song?!!!!!
This is giving me so much life right now. "You are not alone!" Keep saying that shit in constant loop.
Love this girl. Period. This music is everything!
still gives me goosebumps 🔥
I love the passion everyone has and how vivid and powerful this performance is.
if I were to ever be blessed with a voice anywhere near Cynthia's I would be more then grateful. she is my idol.
the look on Benj Pasek at the end of the song is just pure joy and love and that's incredible!!!
You can't hear my gross sobbing but guys, I was there... Jaw Dropped, Teary Eyed
This is now my favorite version of this song. She is AMAZING! Shout out to the choir and musicians too.
HOW DID I NOT SEE THIS UNTIL NOW?!
Chills! goosebumps! and more! Her voice is laced with gold.
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 didn't know I needed this version in my life. Wow.
Cynthia Erivo is a force of nature.
IVE BEEN BLESSED JESUS CHRIST HER VOCALS IM AMAZED
True gem
This is the first time I’ve ever seen this.
This video was posted three years ago!
HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?!?!
Same. Same. Damn.
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!
SHE NEVER FAILS TO MAKE ME FEEL SO MANY FEELINGS
My Queen! ❤
Oooooooooooooooo my god, I didn't know that this existed. But now that I do, I can't live without 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" 😝
this song makes me cry everytime without fail... this musical is amazing and this performance is amazing
what a woman (or as we like to say as brazilians QUE MULHER).
Saw this on the Playbill live broadcast and was praying someone had recorded it. Thank you so much for uploading ❤️
This performance man. Had me in tears!
LOOK AT PASEK AND PAUL YES THEY DID THAT AND LEGEND CYNTHIA IS SINGING THEIR SONG
Beautiful Cynthia Erivo 💙
Oh my gosh. This is 💎. Thank you for sharing this ❤
This is beautiful. Thank you so much for recording this
omg. this just made my life.
This is perfect. Absolutely amazing
Uplifting!!!!