Musical Theatre Coach Reacts (BEN PLATT, Waving Through A Window), Dear Evan Hansen
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Musical Theatre Coach Marc Daniel Patrick Reacts (BEN PLATT, Waving Through A Window), Dear Evan Hansen.
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In this video Marc takes a deep dive look into the character development, vocal technique and musical arrangement of Waving Through A Window as performed by Ben Platt.
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ben's eyebrows are better actors than I'll ever be
I always thought the drums were his heartbeat picking up from the anxiety rather than the turning of his mind. As someone with pretty severe anxiety, I've heard those drums in my own chest before, so when he starts to approach someone to potentially speak the drums speed up to mimic his anxiety/heartbeat speeding up too.
this song represents anxiety so well - the bridge about falling in a forest that gets faster and faster and you see him get more anxious and anxious - that is what anxiety feels like. and Ben sings it so well.
Great point!
Don't apologize for stopping so much! I can go find it and watch it myself if I want to enjoy the performance. I'm here for the commentary :)
Aww, thanks so much.
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Marc & Angelica Schuyler: REWIND
Seriously why is this not a masterclass? Like, people pay for these knowledge, we are so lucky. 😍
Aw. thanks so much.
I love how these are more than just vocal analysis, I love learning more about the music, orchestration, and even acting stuff. Great video!
Right! He really separated himself by talking about the entire performance...this is great.
Do people complain about the pauses? Why? If you want to hear the performance, watch the performance.
These react videos are about the commentary.
Wow, I didn’t even consider that he wasn’t breathing at the end. That just makes it even more amazing.
Ben Platt is my child, I adore him! Not to mention he shows exactly what it's like to have social anxiety, and he has one of the best voices ever. Perfection all around.
Thank you for sharing Lindsey!
This being Evan's 1st song of the show, it's so dynamic, I think the audience realizes after this number that they're in for a great show.
My god.. I can't wait for this one... The whole Dear Evan Hansen tracks are stuck in my head for months hahaha
Same here!
There is a video of Ben performing For Forever on the late show. Not only does he sing it perfectly, he acts it with the characters tics and movements while performing it. That was the performance of his that made me a major fan.
Not only does Ben personify the character (body language, gestures, eyes, for example), he personifies the character through the music...and the music and lyrics are perfection. You talked about the chord progression - I think that's key as the action and momentum build....just gorgeous!
I’m always so amazed with these performers breath control. Not only can they sing the part, but they run all over the stage and contort their bodies! Not only that but they have to look completely normal while doing it.
I know I'm supposed to be watching Ben, and I love Ben but I'm watching you, Marc, because the joy on your face and your obvious appreciation for the talent is exactly how I feel when I hear/see this song. I shake my head in amazement at the depth of the talent coming out of performers like Ben Platt and Jonathan Groff. It's a special treat to find someone with the same sort of appreciation. Love your channel.
Aw, thank you so much Doris. That really means a lot.
I love how it looks like you’re gazing longingly at the video while you watch
Haha. I find it slightly embarrassing, but thank you. 🙈
Ohhhh please do “It’s Quiet Uptown” from Hamilton (bonus points if you can get through it without crying/tearing up)!
more Hamilton coming for sure.
I actually went looking for it on his channel
Good analysis. Keep in mind, the Tony Awards culminates in over a month of intense personal appearances, interviews, lunches, in addition to an 8 shows a week. The Tony weekend is filled with rehearsal on Saturday morning, then 2 shows on Saturday, Tony dress rehearsal on Sunday morning, go do a matinee (8th show of the week) and then rush back to Radio City for the awards show...it's as if you are running the NYC marathon. The stage at Radio City Music Hall is triple the size of even the largest Broadway house, let alone the Music Box Theater where DEH performs...Zoe being off on the exit for Evan to follow here in this performance would make that understandable.
I love this song it is always stuck in my head:) Can you react to Ben platt and Lin Manuel Miranda sing found/tonight or breathe from in the heights
What about ‘Words Fail’ with Ben on deh? Now that is just a song that is 🤯
I cry every time. I have to make sure I skip that one in the car.
This performance made me go to Broadway for the first time in 30 years. I has to see THIS performance. I knew it was special. Note that he was on vocal rest in the days leading up to this. Some other aspects of the acting I love are the sharp inhalations he does between the opening lines. Such an anxious thing. Notice that he never stands still...he is shifting his weight throughout the song (and the show). I’ve seen 4 Evans...(including Ben)
and no one else picked up these things. I find in Lacamoire’s work that the drum isn’t so much what is going on in the head, but a heartbeat. I notice it especially in “Dissapear”.
Ben Platt has the voice of an angel...he is so full of talent and hard work! Exceptional presentation, thank you for such a nuanced, detailed breakdown. Definitely deepens my appreciation for the artistry here.
I love how he starts off all timid and then he just goes for it in the second verse. Its great for the character! It starts off timid and then he realizes "if you don't know how to handle life,then you are screwed!" Its such a great moment for him. It shows that his character knows he is different and not like the others. Its great songwritting and vocal skills. Amazing! Gah!
This song brings back so many memories.
I remember that sad day when I listened to this song in loop for 2 hours straight.
Great analysis on one of my all-time favorite Tony performances. What Ben does here is just so damn difficult, and he makes it look way too easy. I especially love what he does with his hands and expressions during this -- he never loses touch with the character of Evan for a moment.
I love the in-depth analysis.
I saw him live in this show and he was absolutely incredible. I have never seen a more nuanced performance. He's absolutely unbelievable. And this performance was shortly after he had a vocal issue. Gosh he's good.
You watched the video exactly like me, smiling all the time
(ben platt was born to be evan )
I was there. I remember days before he had vocal trouble and was out of the show. This performance was his first performance back. I wonder if he was nervous. He sounded great
Yes, our daughter went to the show a couple days before and saw Colton Ryan in the lead, who was excellent. They were saving Ben (who had bronchitis) for the broadcast.
Interesting, didnt know this.
I've never even seen this musical before, but I've heard this song several times, and every time I tear up.
This song has a range of 2 octaves and one semitone. I have a range of 2 octaves. And I cry myself to sleep every night because of it haha
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Great content as always! Really glad I discovered the channel. A performance to react to is Four Forever (Dear Evan Hansen with Four Evans singing For Forever). It was the introduction of the West End Evan to the world so he sings with the Broadway Evan, North American Evan, and the Toronto Evan.
I so wish I had the music background to fully appreciate what you do here, but I learn a lot regardless. I am student of musical theater performances via this media, going back years. I love this art form. I am trying to think of a better combination of acting, character development and singing in any single performance that I have seen among literally hundreds. Can't think of one. Nobody does this better and darn few did this as well in decades and decades. Ben Platt as Evan is tier one standing among the very great.
Please do, “You Will Be Found” also from Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen
already excited for this one and it hasn't launched yet. Love your content Marc, thanks for sharing your talent and passion for musical theater!
Thank you so much Katie!! Strap in though - its a long one. 😬
I love this channel, Marc! I'd love to see an analysis of "So Much Better" from Legally Blonde the Musical performed by Laura Bell Bundy. A very difficult song to sing, amd requires a ton of dramatic and comedic acting. At any rate, I can't wait for your next video.
Yes, yes, yes!!! That would make his channel... SO much better! LBB WAS Elle as much as Ben WAS Evan. She carried the whole show and made it look effortless, but she really had a lot of challenging songs.
YES I 100% agree!
I'll take a look at it for sure.
Loved this reaction! Dear Evan Hansen is one of my favorite musicals, and I really enjoy this performance in particular. I would love to hear your opinion on Andrew Barth Feldman who played Evan on Broadway while he was still in high school which was very interesting considering he was actually the age Evan is supposed to be. I think Andrew's performance is my favorite next to Ben Platt's as he really brought a new perspective to the character, and of course he also has an amazing voice (in my armature opinion.)
Well said.
I would love to see you react to Derek Klena and Christy Altomare in "In a crowd of thousands" in Anastasia
You are currently my favorite happy space on the internet. Thank you for this fun, joy and excellence! Greetings from Belgium :)
Oh wow, such a compliment. Thank you so much.
really interesting - I don't think i have ever seen such a loving look as you're giving him while he sings
Thank you. Love the new format. By doing the rewind I learn to hear the details of which you speak. I will appreciate these performances even more thanks to you
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Learning about new shows, songs, and singers through this channel! This is a new favorite and I have a bigger appreciation for it because of this analysis!
Beeeeeeen! Lol the imperfections in this performance especially the off key part just made this performance still beautiful. :) i don’t know what i am saying. Lol love him a lot. The vibrato, the power in his voice and the emotions. Thanks for sharing boss. Clap clap clap.
Loved the video, you just give so much information in such a passionate way, I've never been a theater kid or a singer but I love your videos. Thanks!
Thank you so much. Appreciate that.
I’m a new subscriber today and just watched all your videos and this is the format I like the most - just breaking things down a little more directly and frequently. I have a major pet peeve with reaction videos that just let half a video play before saying anything - folks, your content is just us watching you watch something! Marc, your pieces are enjoyable because of the expertise you lend; anyone saying you stop too much should just go to the source material directly, if they want to watch it all the way through! Keep cranking these out; I hope they’re as fun for you to make as they are for us to watch.
Thank you so much for the feedback. Glad to hear you're enjoying the content. 🙏
I mean, I already wanted to see this show, and your analysis makes me want to see it even more.
I got to see Ben in DEH in NYC. It was incredible. Ive seen DEH 3 times now..he will ALWAYS be the best Evan in my opinion..His voice is amazing and his vibrato can evoke so many feelings...that note at the the end. The woah....o.o.o
Gives me goosies everytime. 💙
Oh 100% he is Evan Hansen, hands down.
It would be so fun to hear your thoughts on Ben Platt’s Grammy performance of Somewhere!
This is such a relatable and visceral performance, I love that the vocals aren’t pristine.
Your videos are so much more than just a reaction. The in-depth analysis and additional context you give is just brilliant.
Appreciate that Ben. Thank you.
Yo, that last woah ohhhh part kills me. I know nothing about music, but I’ve always always loved that note/notes at the end. Like I have replayed the last 20 seconds hundreds of times. Ben Platt is a gem.
I keep ending up on your channel to watch you break down these Broadway scenes, and I am foolishly not subscribed! I love how genuinely passionate you are while watching the performances, and listening to you break them down just gives me so much insight into their mentality. Thank you. Take my subscription
Thank you so much! Appreciate that.
Wow he has an amazing voice!!!
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for reacting to one of my favorite musical! I've learned so much from your analysis. Only a few people on youtube have reacted to this and they don't know what they are missing! Hope that someday you'll be able to react to "Words Fail" (also by Ben Platt) as well.
Thank you!
I love these videos! They are beautiful insights into the true craft of theater. The great appreciation and understanding of the art shows in your face as you analyze and explain each performance. These are so enjoyable to watch ! Hope you keep making these!!!
Thank you so much Sue. I will absolutely continue making them.
I am enjoying your analysis so much. So fun to get the behind the scenes on these performances. Thank you!
Thank you :)
Great analysis and appreciation. You could even do an entire second video just analyzing how he uses his physicality to make this song happen. He uses so many purposeful physical movements to support tough notes and musical phrases, and so many tiny tricks for airway maintenance.
For sure.
Absolutely loved it this way Marc! Things I like that you’re doing now: rewinding and replaying a portion after you make a point, letting us know to watch for certain words in advance, and all the technical dissections like the counting to synch up rhythm. And as always, your facial expressions are everything!💕
PS I actually think that might have been a low A he hit 🧐
Trying to find a balance. Thank you so much!
Marc Daniel Patrick I think you’re right on point👌🏼💕
👏👏👏 Love how you pay attention to every single detailz here... Now i can never watch this video the same way again lols.. It's funny that whenever i'm singing along with this song.. I'm adapting his gestures like touching my shirt constantly in a very anxious way... Although my most favorite performance of him is "Words Fail" and "For Forever"
Thanks for this Marc.. I enjoyed it
Oh can i request Andrew Rannells I Believe performance (i think he performed it in Tonys too)
Haha. Some performances do have that effect physically.
What an excellent video, thank you! I love the in-depth analysis, the talks and rewinds, and your heartfelt reaction. Thank you, too, for pointing out the audience's standing ovation - I wish I could have been there to stand with them!
Hi again! I've also worked at this performance a number of times... amazing talent! It's a small theater and back of orchestra is not too far from the stage. I always loved his deliverance of this song and this character. Two of my other favorites from this show are "Requiem" & "So Big / So Small".
Your enthusiasm is so contagious I love it sifslfsfli
Haha, thank you so much.
Wohooo was just requesting this the other day! So happy!!!
You did you did.... :)
Found your channel a few weeks ago. Love your videos. And your reactions. You're awesome!
Appreciate that. Thank you so much.
Dear Evan Hansen is my fav musical of all time. It means so much to me (I have "You Will Be Found" tattooed on my wrist, lol). I'm glad to see others enjoying the songs :)
It has good songs but it’s not a good musical. The story falls flat and portrays suicide almost jokingly. Evan literally gets the girl which is very unrealistic and portrays anxiety horribly from a person that actually has the condition.
@@wtfyoutube4873 I'm gonna have to disagree with you on that. But maybe my personal experiences with depression, suicide, and anxiety were different from yours. But everyone experiences things differently :)
This was so good, do a all of your videos like this.
Haha. Thank you Isaac. People would kill me if all videos were this long. But glad you enjoyed it.
legit just set a reminder. cannot wait 🙌🏼
This was on my wish list💕
Haha. Hope you like it. Warning though - it is a deep dive into the performance, more so than I have done in the past.
that’s awesome! No warning needed....the deeper and more technical the better 👏🏼
I was lucky enough to see Ben Platt perform on Broadway for Dear Evan Hansen. It was sooooo intense. He was incredibly amazingly good. Me and my friend were in tears. His performance of For Forever was on a different level. You can check it out ruclips.net/video/uW52dVhmzn4/видео.html if you haven’t yet. Definitely make a reaction video on how Ben was on character the entire time. Amazing!
I love this deep analysis videos, I learn so much and it is very informativ. Keep it up Marc!
I would love an analysis of I Believe from the Book of Mormon performed my Andrew Rannells
I would love for you to react to the platt brothers singing Ahavat Olam. It might be one of the prettiest things I have ever heard in my life!
As informative as your videos are, I think my absolute favorite part of watching them is at the very beginning of you watching... you always have this expectant smile on your face and the sheer joy you have for watching this is just absolutely contagious! Love it!!!!
Haha, thanks Karla. I kinda just love what I do, I suppose. 😊
Another great song and reaction. 💖
Thank you Jen.
I really love how you peel back and dissect all the layers of the performance. It's very educational and I've learned a lot! Great video!
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I so appreciate your videos. I'm a classically trained singer, but I miss some of the things you point out because I'm too busy fan girling. It;s fun to have someone who brings back that classroom feel. ♥
Thanks so much. I dont want it to get too tedious, but I am glad you enjoyed it.
Have you seen Jordan Fisher’s For Forever from the Rosie O’Donnell show? It is absolutely magical.
I saw Ben live on his solo tour if you have the chance watch his live show on Netflix you’ll see how good he is thanks for your vocal review
Glad I found your channel! Great analysis! I'm not well versed in musical theater but I've gotten hooked recently. This might be outside what your vision for your channel is but it'd be neat to get your recommendations on some musicals to get in to. And you're totally right about wanting what you don't have. I'm low bass/baritone and I'm so jealous of these high-notes! I studied opera in school and I only know of a few good bass/baritone songs in musical theater. Anyway, great stuff Marc!
Its true there are not many. Let alone ones that showcase such a large (almost two octave) range in the same song.
What a great reaction!! I loved how you really broke everything down and explained bits I wouldn't normally have caught just listening to it.
You should maybe watch Ben Platt and Max Sheldon singing Shallow, there he's in his lower register too.
Please do, “If You Knew my story” from Bright Star and sung by Carmen Cusack
me as an alto singing this song: I can' round of those words and do you know the feeling of almost going to low? well I feel that with this song, but it's still fun to sing
Love for you to react to more lea, in miss Saigon. I’d love an analysis because hardly any music coach’s do them due to them being slighter older videos!
Love to see you do one for For Forever or Words fail or even So big so small
Wonderful. It was a pleasure to see you dissect this beautiful song and performance. Subscrived.
Marc, I cannot thank you enough for the content you’re putting out, I was really needing this. Loving the videos keep up the good work! I suggested falsettos before, but since you actually talk a lot about the acting part and not only the vocal aspect of a performance I’d love to see you compare and comment on Raul’s and NPH’s renditions of Being Alive, from Company. 💛
interesting suggestion. I'll go take a look.
Alex Lacamoire arranged the music for both Wicked and Dear Evan Hansen which he also orchestrated. The same guy that orchestrated and arranged Hamilton. Which might be why you get some wicked vibes in the beginning of the song.
Interesting point.
I would love to see a reaction to Mandy Patinkin and Robert Westerberg performing Lily’s Eyes from The Secret Garden.
I love to hear your professional assessments
Can you make a video about crying on Broadway?? I heard you shouldn't cry when singing, but I've seen it in a few shows.
Interesting point. I'd love to add my opinion to that. Future video sub topic for sure.
@@MarcDanielPatrick Thank you very much!!
Anyone else notice how he raises his leg every time he hits a high note? for example at "wa-VING through a window" 9:27 and again at 12:42 - was wondering if thats another technique to hit highs. Thanks for the great analysis and breakdown, appreciate it!
It is. I forget where I saw him discussing it..but it is a technique.
Someone else pointed that out to me as well, I'm sorry that I didnt catch it. I'll have to do some research and see if its a legit technique.
I love deh and LOVE Ben platt and lets just say this didn’t not help my obsession 😂🤫 loved the vocal tips :)
Haha. Glad to help ;)
Thanks mate love what your doing keep it up
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Yeah starting it gives off “Wizard and I” vibes
Love these videos; incredibly educational & entertaining!
Thank you so much.
Thank you for helping me learn to be a better listener .
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Such a great analysis! Could you please do another one from Dear Evan Hansen? Maybe ‘Requiem’ or ‘Only Us’? Love your channel!!