Nick Cosgrove - "Fifty Percent" from Ballroom

Arranged and orchestrated by Matt Aument, this song was originally sung by Dorothy Loudon in the musical Ballroom, but Matt wanted to hear it done by a man which has given the song a new outlook and different meaning. This song, along with a few others was recorded in the School of Music at Carnegie Mellon University in April of 2010 for Matt's Senior Thesis.

[@drmanon]

A moving performance by a young man who obviously had the maturity and intelligence not only to choose this infrequently heard leading-lady’s song but to pull it off like a seasoned performer. Very distinctive timbre which sets him apart vocally from many others of his generation. A great honor to the memory of Miss Loudon. I don't know Nick but Bravo to him and to Mr. Aument.

[@spn1007]

I am so glad that Nick made a studio recording of this, having seen the live clip numerous times. What a talent! But beyond that, as a 51 yr. old gay man who came out in his 40s, it moves me so much to hear a man singing this without any lyric changes! Truly moving! And what an incredible talent! I expect to see him on the boards in NYC one of these days. (and the arrangement and orchestra is also fantastic). Too bad Dorothy Loudon couldn't be around to hear this!

[@brianeduardo1234]

what a beautiful voice!!! my goodness.... great diction pitch and tone... just lovely...

[@4260laurel]

oh my God- what a beautiful hearrtbreaking song..and why do i identify with it so much!

[@garyrobert13]

Proud of my boy- Nick- this is simply amazing. Sorry i never got to hear it live.
And Matt- the arrangement is simply stunning. Keep the genius alive, gents...bravo!
gary

[@4dondo]

beautiful orchestrations...congrats Matt ..truly moving and lovely.

[@bennettsandorberkowitz2871]

Fabulous! More male singers should cover this.

[@gortvava]

Nick has an extraordinary voice! Seeing Louden on Broadway in "Ballroom" is one of my fondest theatre memories, but the meaning at the heart of song lives again in the Cosgrove interpretation, as it is at last about a true understanding of being on the outside of the life of the one you love - and not caring...

[@mickmikado]

I thought only Dorothy Louden could sing this song.I was wrong,this is so beautiful,and he does it without trying to put any false emotion into it (Steven Fales ruins it)Thank goodnes for youtube,without it i would proberbly never have heard this.Well done Nick,and fantastick orchestrations.More please.

[@genevitale2626]

I love this song and have been singing it for years. This made me cry. Beautiful.

[@peerkbh]

B E A U T I F U L rendition and the orchestration with the "qoute" in the first notes from "Losing My Mind" by Stephen Sondheim is a masterpiece

[@dcdwntwn]

This really is gorgeous. Great job!

[@mauren3]

Fab-u-lous! Absolutely brilliant! what a wonderful performance can't stop playing it!

[@brianeduardo1234]

Just terrific... have to say it again.....

[@LeeboyThunder]

This truly great!! Love it, thanks for sharing.

[@nhuaaian]

beautiful!!

[@craigkable]

Happy Birthday to a true homme de théâtre!

[@carolinemonat7066]

Je découvre cette chanson très belle et cette jolie voix l' interprétant

[@buckyboywv1]

My Dear Nick , You listened an re id this song, It is wonderful,and I hope to be around when you get your FIRST TONY,It will happen ,All MyBest and Keep Up The Good Work

[@buckyboywv1]

Very Good Young man , I am waiting to see you on Broadway ,glad you put up a new recording

[@theBestArts]

So beautiful...

[@alexanuchid]

amazing

[@RelishThisMoment]

I just saw you perform in jersey boys in chicago tonight! i'm so in love wiht your voice it's amazing what you can do! :)

[@leatherjack222]

Superb

[@kurtjackberhalter1537]

thank you

[@buckyboywv1]

You did very good Young man so much better then the first one,I see a TONY in your future ,Mazel Tov,

[@buckyboywv1]

where have you been nick, i told u , u where going to make it

[@peherwood]

Handsome.