Thanks everyone for the always positive comments on these supercuts! Really appreciate it. With the one year anniversary of Spielberg's film being here, here are two new WSS supercuts: I Feel Pretty: ruclips.net/video/7J2bJtUvN7E/видео.html Balcony Scene: ruclips.net/video/IjBzPMfQ3n0/видео.html
I just realized something about this song, when Tony says "Tonight there will be no morning star." He's right because he dies that night and never sees the sun again.
I've seen lots of movies in my life, and I've seen lots of remakes. But I've never before seen a remake that was exactly as magnificent as the original. Both of these films are spectacular!
What's unique is how "America" in the remake was brightened up, while the original was mostly dark with blacks, purples, and deep reds. Yet, for "Tonight", the remake switched from BRIGHT reds to more dark blues. Instead of police light hues, he goes for smoke and shadows.
Thanks for this REALLY creative, innovative spin on the Quintet Song! It's always been one of my favorites in the entire Movie, Show, Story and this "take" is SO clever and avant garde!
Chills!!! The Quintet is one of my favorite numbers, not only in the show, but in all theater music. The music is sensational, coupled with Steven Sondheim’s lyrics... I never get tired of this.
All of the West Side Story is wonderful, but there is something particularly special about this song... when everyone is singing their separate parts together. It's beautiful!!
Of all the different remixes, this is one of my favorites. I grew up with the original 1961 version and the blended of both this and Spielberg’s version is so incredible and the blending of the voices is like combining colors on a painting. This is *_ART._*
I usually don't like "super cuts" especially when it comes to material that I love and know very well. But your editing is beyond excellent (on both this video and "America"). No performance or lyric or note of music was sacrificed. Well done.
To me, this video is just perfect evidence that both versions of this film are brilliant. There were enough differences in the remake that it didn't feel cheap or unoriginal, but not so many that it felt like they were dishonoring the '61 version. I'm really excited to see what DeBose and Faist do moving forward.
The finale from about 2:32 on is my favorite part. I love it because it's complicated. You have the lovers and the gangs singing in counterpoint with each other; its brilliant.
I do love that eerie dark red glow in the original version when the gangs are on their way--I tell you what, Spielberg's version is brilliant and I love it, but the 1961 version didn't win 10 Oscars for nothing! It's a masterpiece for the ages.
I wanted to applaud Spielberg as soon as I saw Anita’s part. They managed to transform the most awkward and dehumanising part into the most ironic and hilarious one. And Maria not being passive and walking just like Tony gives another powerful dimension
@@thefirstbourne149 not the character but the representation of her character in that scene from the 61 version was insulting. The hypersexualized Latina trope is tiring. I loved how suddenly human Ariana DeBose’s portrayal was after all the violence of the rumble. After mostly showing her fierce, admirable personality and beauty, Spielberg showed her as an human being that goes through so many emotions, which is rare to see when it’s a woman of colour at the centre of the movie.
You don't need to apologize for Rita Moreno--being brilliant, beautiful, sexy, and magnetic is not, repeat not, dehumanizing. The creators of the original film knew what they were doing when they cast her. And that doesn't mean I don't think Ariana DeBose is magnificent; she is. Rita Moreno couldn't be "awkward" if she tried. Phooey on the "competition." They're both winners.
Hang on, folks: Rita HERSELF was not happy with the choices made for her--the make-up, the phony accent (esp. in her over-dubbed Boy Like That), but men were in charge, so...I think having ground-breakers like Kushner involved in the current version must have helped. Maybe I was too young to get it in the '60s, but I wept through the Spielberg one.
This is so great. I’ve been flipping back and forth from one movie to the other on HBO MAX ever since they came on. Can’t believe Spielberg and the movie itself didn’t win Oscars.
The '21 version has more action, riding the subway, the scene in the church where Anita sings and is hushed, a lot of clever Spielberg interventions! But the music is absolutely the same as the Bernstein children required!
The editing of this sequence in the 61 film is so brilliant I thought any mash-up would only ruin it. But this is extremely well done and just combines the best of both.
Jeez, I've watched this easily four or five times and still get goosebumps at the final sequence showing everyone from both movies. Really, really well done.
These super cuts do the one thing most needed, and that is to compare two absolutely perfect films. I liked the street ballet so much in 1960, but the Jets in 2021 are just ugly street thugs. They truly represent the power of organized hate. The Sharks do little better, but are somehow more human. The orchestral performances are full, loud, and the voices are support. Arianna DeBoise was worthy successor to her goddess, RitaMoreno. Mike Feist was at the top of his character. All the vocalists were amazing.
You've connected the two movies with beautiful transitions. As someone who saw the movie recently, I liked it very much. I think of this clip when I listen to my favorite song from the musical.
Your West Side mashups make me emotional. As a former chorus/theater kid, this musical brings back so many good memories and to this day I love both versions. Seeing them together like this, I can't help but get emotional and have a huge smile on my face. THANK YOU
I absolutely LOVE this film and in so many ways. The operatic Deutsche Gramophone recording from 1985 that Bernstein did with Kiri TeKanawa, Jose Carreras, Tatiana Troyanos, et al, is one of the BEST recordings ever, PERIOD. Such talent! The documentary is even better. I had the unique privilege of seeing Marni Nixon perform at my Alma mater in the '70s. OMG, I remember it to this day. Lenny was a bloody genius and I truly hope that Bradley Cooper will do him justice in the new film.
Now I want to think that both movies were actually happening at the exact time in different parts of the city and they were both just completely oblivious to one another the entire time.
I would never dislike this even if it was an accidental. This is just perfect since I love both the original and the remake. I hope I can see the actual stage play someday in the pantages. The beginning of the song with the gangs singing is just my favorite part of the song. I’m not even joking.
I love this supercut!! The transitions between both Tony's, and everyone overlapping at the end gave me chills! Also in the beginning with the Jets, switching from 1961 to 2021! This was very well done, gonna watch it over and over!
This video was the best I’ve seen in terms of comparisons of old versions of movies to new ones… usually you just get a typical side by side comparison- I loved how you included verses from each individual/group that performed the song and interposed them.. even the clips from the movies, they weren’t confusing or bouncing around coming and going too quick… very nicely done!!!
Some say 1961 did better than 2021, and some say 2021 did better than 1961. But, I will say that the singing and choice of cast is brilliant. I love what you did with side-by-side at 0:41 with Jets and Sharks.
The result of the brilliantly done intercutting is to double the excitement of this complex, innovative musical quintet, which is in itself a milestone in the history of musical theater.
The 1961 version is THE West Side Story! This film can’t be remade just as Gone with the Wind couldn’t. The original is a masterpiece, a classic and reflects the time it was made in portraying the era superbly. The aerial photography of NYC is magnificent
You are to be congratulated not just for a masterful job of editing, but for conceiving the idea in the first place. An incredible work. Thank you for making this available for those of us who love both versions.
whoever did this, did an amazing job. I played Tony when I was a kid, a Jewish kid from the bronx who couldn't dance well, but the mash up was perfect.... cheers...
Thank you so much! It took some work to synchronize up the two versions, particularly the climax, but it all paid off. The visuals were edited in Adobe Premiere and the audio was mixed in Final Cut Pro X.
Perfect editing...goosebumps, was a Shark back in the day, just a background guy, but my name was "...strange street name for a "PR"...one of my favorite shows/times ever
The best! For some reason my tears don't stop. It's surprising that the tempo is the same as the movie 60 years ago, Above all, Bernstein's songs and Sondheim's lyrics don't fade. Thank you for making this video.
Tribute to this "re-imagining" aka as "remake" of the immortal WSS. Steven Spielberg nailed this. The music execution & choreography has never been better, the message never more clear for the ages. The characters and storied setting are so much more three dimensional. I have watched and loved the original film probably at least a 100 times or more given my 60+ years on the planet. It is dark, it is gritty, the singing is adequate, it was also trite at times, it is the best there was. I'll probably never watch that version again. Bravo maestro Spielberg!
Spielberg is one of the best ever and the remake does surpass the original in some respects, but frankly, the overall musical performance is not one of them.
Best "supercut" I have ever seen., Granted, great material to work with, but so skillfully edited, it really is a masterclass in film editing. A pure joy. I edited movie trailers for 30 years and it's wonderful to be reminded how exhilarating a well edited piece can be. Bravo.
I grew up watching west side story and both versions are special and spectacular and not only that I can hear both versions of this song and I can sort of hear sound alike in some way within the soundtrack of west side story two thumbs up and keep doing more vids your channel is awesome
I cannot stop watching this. Over and over again. Its so nice to have all the sounds levels correct and those flawless edits are epic. Thank you and touche!
Thanks everyone for the always positive comments on these supercuts! Really appreciate it. With the one year anniversary of Spielberg's film being here, here are two new WSS supercuts:
I Feel Pretty: ruclips.net/video/7J2bJtUvN7E/видео.html
Balcony Scene: ruclips.net/video/IjBzPMfQ3n0/видео.html
I just realized something about this song, when Tony says "Tonight there will be no morning star." He's right because he dies that night and never sees the sun again.
The transition from Rita singing while putting on stockings, to Ariana singing in the church... MMM. They both deserved their Oscars man...
I've seen lots of movies in my life, and I've seen lots of remakes. But I've never before seen a remake that was exactly as magnificent as the original. Both of these films are spectacular!
Agree both versions are great to watch I'm still partial of the 1st one ❤ but llove both of them
What's unique is how "America" in the remake was brightened up, while the original was mostly dark with blacks, purples, and deep reds. Yet, for "Tonight", the remake switched from BRIGHT reds to more dark blues. Instead of police light hues, he goes for smoke and shadows.
Nice observation
I love it! It’s double quintet with all of them.
Thank you so much! So happy you liked it. Should have called it the "Tonight Dectet" (meaning 10 musicians or singers).
@@MaxHechtman oh yeah maybe. Thanks fot this video. And the one with america i watch everytime.
Thanks for this REALLY creative, innovative spin on the Quintet Song!
It's always been one of my favorites in the entire Movie, Show, Story and this "take" is SO clever and avant garde!
@@MaxHechtman Or ten groups of/singers.
@@MaxHechtman A dectet across 6 decades.
Chills!!! The Quintet is one of my favorite numbers, not only in the show, but in all theater music. The music is sensational, coupled with Steven Sondheim’s lyrics... I never get tired of this.
It's so true. It's one of his best numbers anywhere. So amazing to see it performed live ... but the movie versions give me chills just the same.
The quintet is magnificent. It is musically complex and intricate and a delight to the ear. I never tire of it. ❤️🎼
All of the West Side Story is wonderful, but there is something particularly special about this song... when everyone is singing their separate parts together. It's beautiful!!
Yes the quintet segment really catches the feeling of excitement building up with the tension!
Of all the different remixes, this is one of my favorites. I grew up with the original 1961 version and the blended of both this and Spielberg’s version is so incredible and the blending of the voices is like combining colors on a painting. This is *_ART._*
I usually don't like "super cuts" especially when it comes to material that I love and know very well. But your editing is beyond excellent (on both this video and "America"). No performance or lyric or note of music was sacrificed. Well done.
Even when they don’t use certain ones the transition is so 😊 I just let it slide or it is a good reason to hear something else instead.
Hearing Marni Nixon and Rachel Zegler sing as Maria together made me tear up a little bit, not gonna lie.
I will never get tired of this quintet
To me, this video is just perfect evidence that both versions of this film are brilliant. There were enough differences in the remake that it didn't feel cheap or unoriginal, but not so many that it felt like they were dishonoring the '61 version. I'm really excited to see what DeBose and Faist do moving forward.
This is such a masterful blend of the two versions that highlights each of their strengths. Both movies are masterpieces in my opinion
Yes, they are. And I think it’s because Robert Wise and Spielberg seem to come from a similar school of visually expansive filmmaking.
The finale from about 2:32 on is my favorite part. I love it because it's complicated. You have the lovers and the gangs singing in counterpoint with each other; its brilliant.
I do love that eerie dark red glow in the original version when the gangs are on their way--I tell you what, Spielberg's version is brilliant and I love it, but the 1961 version didn't win 10 Oscars for nothing! It's a masterpiece for the ages.
I prefer Spielberg’s cut to black tho
I wanted to applaud Spielberg as soon as I saw Anita’s part. They managed to transform the most awkward and dehumanising part into the most ironic and hilarious one. And Maria not being passive and walking just like Tony gives another powerful dimension
You thought Anita was dehumanizing before??
@@thefirstbourne149 not the character but the representation of her character in that scene from the 61 version was insulting. The hypersexualized Latina trope is tiring. I loved how suddenly human Ariana DeBose’s portrayal was after all the violence of the rumble. After mostly showing her fierce, admirable personality and beauty, Spielberg showed her as an human being that goes through so many emotions, which is rare to see when it’s a woman of colour at the centre of the movie.
@@thefirstbourne149 they never said that
You don't need to apologize for Rita Moreno--being brilliant, beautiful, sexy, and magnetic is not, repeat not, dehumanizing. The creators of the original film knew what they were doing when they cast her. And that doesn't mean I don't think Ariana DeBose is magnificent; she is. Rita Moreno couldn't be "awkward" if she tried. Phooey on the "competition." They're both winners.
Hang on, folks: Rita HERSELF was not happy with the choices made for her--the make-up, the phony accent (esp. in her over-dubbed Boy Like That), but men were in charge, so...I think having ground-breakers like Kushner involved in the current version must have helped. Maybe I was too young to get it in the '60s, but I wept through the Spielberg one.
IMHO, The best musical ever.
This is so great. I’ve been flipping back and forth from one movie to the other on HBO MAX ever since they came on. Can’t believe Spielberg and the movie itself didn’t win Oscars.
IT DID WAKE UP ARIANA WON BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
The '21 version has more action, riding the subway, the scene in the church where Anita sings and is hushed, a lot of clever Spielberg interventions! But the music is absolutely the same as the Bernstein children required!
I got goosebumps and eargasm listening to this. You're fantastic.
EARGASM! YOU MADE THAT UP AND IT IS EPIC!
Eargasm 💀
The editing of this sequence in the 61 film is so brilliant I thought any mash-up would only ruin it. But this is extremely well done and just combines the best of both.
Jeez, I've watched this easily four or five times and still get goosebumps at the final sequence showing everyone from both movies. Really, really well done.
These super cuts do the one thing most needed, and that is to compare two absolutely perfect films. I liked the street ballet so much in 1960, but the Jets in 2021 are just ugly street thugs. They truly represent the power of organized hate. The Sharks do little better, but are somehow more human. The orchestral performances are full, loud, and the voices are support. Arianna DeBoise was worthy successor to her goddess, RitaMoreno. Mike Feist was at the top of his character. All the vocalists were amazing.
WE NEED A BALCONY SCENE SUPERCUT! THIS IS AMAZING!!
You've connected the two movies with beautiful transitions. As someone who saw the movie recently, I liked it very much. I think of this clip when I listen to my favorite song from the musical.
Dying to see one with the Mambo scene!
That last part of all ten of them was amazing
Again, another brilliant reminder of what these two movies did for American film history.
Oh, bless you for the latest supercut. Once again, we are blessed by all this talent onscreen.
I grew up watching the 1961 film (I was born in 2004) but since the 2021 version came out... I prefer the 2021 version🖤🖤
Unbelievable, that was perfect, 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 from the best musical of all time
Your West Side mashups make me emotional. As a former chorus/theater kid, this musical brings back so many good memories and to this day I love both versions. Seeing them together like this, I can't help but get emotional and have a huge smile on my face. THANK YOU
Chills. I was born in 1961. This is brilliant! Thank you!
Half a century between these two great works, and they both hold up, even when intertwined. Masterful.
I absolutely LOVE this film and in so many ways. The operatic Deutsche Gramophone recording from 1985 that Bernstein did with Kiri TeKanawa, Jose Carreras, Tatiana Troyanos, et al, is one of the BEST recordings ever, PERIOD. Such talent! The documentary is even better. I had the unique privilege of seeing Marni Nixon perform at my Alma mater in the '70s. OMG, I remember it to this day. Lenny was a bloody genius and I truly hope that Bradley Cooper will do him justice in the new film.
Now imagine if you added the 1957 Original Broadway Version with these two, and then you would get the ultimate mashup!
Sounds like a challenge! Looking forward to hearing that!!!
That is IF footage of the original Broadway show exists.
@@hunterolaughlin I meant just add it audio-wise, but if there truly is footage of the original performance, it would be nice to add that as well!
I LOVE THE WAY "THEY" MIX THESE FROM ORIGINAL 1961 MOVIE WITH THE 2021 MOVIE! IT IS FLAWLESS. I LOVE IT! IT IS GREAT, EXCELLENT!
Now I want to think that both movies were actually happening at the exact time in different parts of the city and they were both just completely oblivious to one another the entire time.
You took my breath away with this. Beyond fantastic!
The best of both versions!
a standing ovation, sir!
I would never dislike this even if it was an accidental. This is just perfect since I love both the original and the remake. I hope I can see the actual stage play someday in the pantages.
The beginning of the song with the gangs singing is just my favorite part of the song. I’m not even joking.
I love this supercut!! The transitions between both Tony's, and everyone overlapping at the end gave me chills! Also in the beginning with the Jets, switching from 1961 to 2021! This was very well done, gonna watch it over and over!
Awesome! Loved both films. Loved the juxtaposition of so many scenes.
This video was the best I’ve seen in terms of comparisons of old versions of movies to new ones… usually you just get a typical side by side comparison- I loved how you included verses from each individual/group that performed the song and interposed them.. even the clips from the movies, they weren’t confusing or bouncing around coming and going too quick… very nicely done!!!
An incredibly complex and compelling ensemble number unlike anything ever attempted on the Broadway stage before or since.
...by the great Leonard Bernstein, of course
Some say 1961 did better than 2021, and some say 2021 did better than 1961. But, I will say that the singing and choice of cast is brilliant. I love what you did with side-by-side at 0:41 with Jets and Sharks.
The result of the brilliantly done intercutting is to double the excitement of this complex, innovative musical quintet, which is in itself a milestone in the history of musical theater.
the low harmony at 0:51.. absolutely gorgeous
This was a masterful supercut. Bravo, bravo, bravo!
Wow what a great job of putting two fantastic movies together. Thanks for this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have literally been looking for something like this since I saw the movie before Christmas!
Just love Mike Faist.
your sarcasm is delicious!!
The 1961 version is THE West Side Story!
This film can’t be remade just as Gone with the Wind couldn’t.
The original is a masterpiece, a classic and reflects the time it was made in portraying the era superbly. The aerial photography of NYC is magnificent
Well good thing the 1961 film was not remade, and this was another film adaptation of the Broadway stage musical that also have plenty revivals.
phenomenal!!!!!! you're incredible at picking what to show and when !!
My whole body is tingling like crazy. Epic combo! 😍
I loved this so much especially at the ending where they all sang “Tonight” very strong and powerful!!!! Thanks for making this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow! This is the best number from the best musical ever, and what a tribute you've made! I still haven't seen the Speilberg version, and I can't wait!
THE BEST MIX EVER!!! THAT ENDING WOW!!!!
Thank you for compiling all this brilliance, beauty, and drama! :)
Good job Max! Seamless editing. I love the raw power of Quintet, the collision of all that longing and desire.
You are to be congratulated not just for a masterful job of editing, but for conceiving the idea in the first place. An incredible work. Thank you for making this available for those of us who love both versions.
This is the best performance I've ever witnessed. That's why it's my favorite.
This is a MASTERPIECE! Simply phenomenal!
whoever did this, did an amazing job. I played Tony when I was a kid, a Jewish kid from the bronx who couldn't dance well, but the mash up was perfect.... cheers...
I cried! That was INCREDIBLE! Great mixing as well!
Thank you so much! It took some work to synchronize up the two versions, particularly the climax, but it all paid off. The visuals were edited in Adobe Premiere and the audio was mixed in Final Cut Pro X.
WOW, AWESOME Job!
WELL worth the work you did and SO very much appreciated!!
DEFINITELY TOP FIVE MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS OF ALL TIMES
Perfect editing...goosebumps, was a Shark back in the day, just a background guy, but my name was "...strange street name for a "PR"...one of my favorite shows/times ever
This gave me chills! Amazing cut showing the absolute talent of both casts! Well done!
Absolutely masterful editing on your part! Completely intoxicating and chill-inducing! Bravo!
This was PHENOMENAL!!!!
The best!
For some reason my tears don't stop.
It's surprising that the tempo is the same as the movie 60 years ago,
Above all, Bernstein's songs and Sondheim's lyrics don't fade.
Thank you for making this video.
Tribute to this "re-imagining" aka as "remake" of the immortal WSS. Steven Spielberg nailed this. The music execution & choreography has never been better, the message never more clear for the ages. The characters and storied setting are so much more three dimensional. I have watched and loved the original film probably at least a 100 times or more given my 60+ years on the planet. It is dark, it is gritty, the singing is adequate, it was also trite at times, it is the best there was. I'll probably never watch that version again. Bravo maestro Spielberg!
Spielberg is one of the best ever and the remake does surpass the original in some respects, but frankly, the overall musical performance is not one of them.
Thank you for posting I saw West Side story in 1961 I can remember coming out of the cinema like I was floating on air still love this film today ❤
To hell with the comparisons, it's one rousing piece of music.
I love good brass.
Excellet is a mere Word. I cannot describe how much I like this masterpiece of edition. Thanks for gracing RUclips with your art.
Masterful edit of the hallmark moment in musical theater and perhaps all screen musical history. Bravo, well done, Sir. 🌠
This is the best thing I’ve ever seen
The sun effect in the remake when it cuts from Tony to María is so cool, I can't believe I never noticed it before
Best "supercut" I have ever seen., Granted, great material to work with, but so skillfully edited, it really is a masterclass in film editing. A pure joy. I edited movie trailers for 30 years and it's wonderful to be reminded how exhilarating a well edited piece can be. Bravo.
I grew up watching west side story and both versions are special and spectacular and not only that I can hear both versions of this song and I can sort of hear sound alike in some way within the soundtrack of west side story two thumbs up and keep doing more vids your channel is awesome
I meant that it sounds sort of the same but it's with a dash of contemporary feeling of a classic movie musical in it's time era
I AM CRYING! THIS IS SO GOOD! OMG
This is absolutely incredible
This is amazing! Thank you. I think I will watch it again.
That was fantastic! Well done!!
Thank you for submitting this idea . This is the greatest!
I cannot stop watching this. Over and over again. Its so nice to have all the sounds levels correct and those flawless edits are epic. Thank you and touche!
the best scene in both movies. total genius to match this all together. thank you. beautiful job.
This was incredible. Thank you.
OMG, this was amazing. It's also my favorite song on the soundtrack. Thank you, great job!!!
This is fantastic.... Great job
Glad you like it!
You know that you're going to fill up with requests, right?
Cool.
I'd like Maria and the Tonight duet, please.
a remarkable editing .
So emotional, thank you for making this out!
Un trabajo cuidado a la décima de segundo, en un número muy complejo, no puedo decir más que ¡¡¡EXCELENTE!!!! Congratulations
Beautiful picture, beautiful songs!
Can talk about all the layering and sound mixing here? Seriously it flows so seamlessly between the old and the new with out ever feeling jarring.
OH MY GOD!!!!! You are FABULOUS. Thank you Thank you Thank you!
This is mixed so well and sounds exciting. I am dazzled by the combined visual and audio experience. So good.
I'm pretty biased regarding the West Side Stories, but this super cut made me forget it for a while. Good job, man!