So Close, Jon McLaughlin, Seattle, WA, 2014

2.22.2014 at the Triple Door

[@valerialuvsdana]

It makes me so upset how underrated artist like him aren't the ones that are on top of the music charts. People forgot what the real and true meaning of music is. This is real music and talent. No computerized instruments no auto tune just a real musician.

[@Mintie365]

+Valeria Von Rossum The world just doesn't make sense, does it?

[@noelquinones9073]

the world now is an auto tune shit!

[@jasminderpinder]

Completely agree with you. True artists like him should get their due. Sadly we live in the age of electronica and self attention (Bieber, Kardashian, etc.) and generations of young people have no idea of the value of artists like him, or that they even exist. No clue of what the human spirit is capable of.

[@PantsuMaster]

That's a close minded type of thinking.
A good song is a good song. It doesn't matter if it has electronic uses or not. If it's good, it's good.
But I do agree that he's underrated af.

[@Goodnewsgoodvibes892]

Agree

[@bellahemmings6550]

This is music. Not effing autotune and elctronic. This is pure talent. Mind = blown.

[@lmangayaay]

yup, real music!
not some naked men and women with non sense songs.

[@princepeterwolf]

One of the most beautiful songs out there.

[@Jason-Long]

I agree !
Nothing But Love ❤-J

[@daniellemitchell3118]

Yep. Alan Meinken is a songwriting genius.

[@buzzpride4533]

If i were a girl and he sang me this. Man, i'm actually confused right now.

[@adhintapratama1397]

I am a men and i'm confused right now

[@mathiyanz]

Time to come out the closet buddy ✌

[@FrostyMac]

I’m a man and if a girl sang this to me I’d probably open my legs for HER

[@wongdc3993]

Y'all questioning ur sexuality... JK its normal to feel like that! 😊

[@selinakyle7460]

@@FrostyMac it takes nothing for men to open their legs

[@mesiyapanya]

That piano solo starting at 2:05 is just beautiful. One of the best live version of this song.

[@boiled_egg3919]

this is my dream boyfriend right here, straight out from the wattpad world

[@LongTranQuoc]

He is such an underrated musician! he deserves much more

[@whateverlol93]

so good and SO handsome, so dreamy. omg lol. He looks a lot like James Marsden ironically, who played Edward in Enchanted.

[@dianatono1745]

yeah..agree with u..

[@randalllaue4042]

whateverlol93 think had to hide him to not distract from lead actor...

[@ikhwanulhafizul5287]

My god.. where is he now? This song never gets old.. now already 2022 my friend.. immortal song

[@rachelmonica8443]

He is soo under-rated. He is so real. I just started love him.

[@elisefincher4478]

Rachel Monica try listening to his song beautiful disaster. if you like this song you'll love that.

[@supremeoverlorde2109]

As beautiful as his voice is... gosh darn it, the way his hands moved on that piano. What a talented guy.

[@TzokoliT]

just look how he commanded the audience with the piano solo, they were completely silent until the ending riff

[@SteAndKel]

The real talent is Alan Menken who writes all these god damn songs!

[@fennyyuanita3955]

❤️

[@Mbeepyd]

Plus Steven Schwartz!!

[@dynamicvoltage9765]

FACT!!!!

[@FrostyMac]

Alan’s writing and Jon’s singing combine to result in a simply gorgeous song that deserves to be in every top ten Disney song list

[@taccamine8312]

Alan Menken is legendary. But there is a reason why he needed this guy to sing it. Very few other male singers can deliver it vocally. I can only think of James Ingram, and then they would probably have to lower the key.

[@jasminderpinder]

This is some seriously good shit. Beautiful song... but his voice and delivery is incredible. Simply awesome ! He is very talented; I wish he'd get his big break. Way to go Jon McLaughlin. Keep it up dude.

[@janbarrett4544]

He got his big break...he got to have a real life.The music scene is brutal! But if you liked this ,check out So Close/Oscars.

[@daniellemitchell3118]

This is great! I remember him singing this in Enchanted and at the Oscars, but I didn’t know he played the piano, too. What an talented man!

[@djwater02]

The high notes just cut right thru. Definitely a talented musician and singer.

[@irishapil3038]

You can see that he sings within his heart. His voice is so romantic that you can feel the message of the song. I hope they will recognize him cause he deserves more!

[@giangho4549]

I'm in love with his voice...

[@shantelrich3030]

“now you’re ...: beside me ... and look how far we’ve come” oh my god 😍😍😍😍

[@fatimapineda8954]

yep. 2017 already but not even time would stop me from searching and playing this song over and over again. Such a magical feeling listening to him!

[@britneydavis3505]

Exactly! Still loving this song till now

[@honeyluvv8550]

Fatima Pineda 2019 now :c

[@yvesjohnbricksakle6477]

what a lovely crowd, they finished the song before making any noise. kudos!!

[@CazBeaunont]

Now this is what I'm talking about. Beautiful song sung beautifully by a man who has a great voice and sings so well live. Reaches those high notes effortlessly.

[@preciousmcintosh6453]

His voice so calming.

[@ns2031]

This song is my wedding song.I love this song!!!

[@adriepram]

Why do I keep shedding tears everytime I hear this song? 😭
I havent even watch the movie yet, came across this song as a string quartet arrangement project like a decade ago, and awestruck since the first time. Thank you so much Jon McLaughlin and Alan Menken 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@charliealipio1930]

This brought me to tears. :( so much emotion.

[@lisasnyder503]

Best version of this song EVER!

[@justmyopinion4259]

That voice....wow........ His vibrato flows naturally....i wish i also have a voice like him...

[@roviejahneescobilla1671]

You could see how he got lost with his music! He's playing like no one's around and it's amazing!

[@qiszieman]

this gonna be my wedding song. so beautiful.

[@brytboi2013]

Your voice is heavenly.

[@user-lc6si3yr8e]

He is a man who was given special talents

[@vaucha2347]

perfect song. long live the Steinway and his voice. Just lovely. thank you for sharing.

[@MsJkoj]

大好きな曲です。ご本人の弾き語りで拝聴できて嬉しいです。日本人にもこの曲が好きだという人は多いです。とても癒されます。

[@KaitlinDanielle1]

Just got done watching Enchanted and saw him singing in the ballroom part and was like “😳😍” hes sooo cute.. and I wanted to see how he looks like now! ☺️

[@wtoo_8]

too beautiful voice pure talents

[@murremberme6856]

he has the voice of an angel

[@michaelhall9146]

Underrated artist and song. This is the one of the best songs I’ve heard.

[@nicolesanchez4954]

I want to give it a million likes! Love this performance!

[@cherryseverino5375]

I love this song and this man! 😍😍🥰

[@AMuntilPM]

one of the best live performances! ;-)

[@LovellaCiao]

This has to be my wedding song😩💓🤧

[@novinaru]

i always love this song and always fall in love with his voice again and again

[@user-nh2nu9sm9q]

ハイスペックすぎ
イケメンで歌うまくてピアノうまいって…

[@meeko463]

such a great talent, hitting those notes seamlessly. always love his voice!

[@890jenny098]

A very good performance and arrangement!! He is a very good musician!

[@fay7847]

2019 and he’s still amazing

[@iChhann1]

This song is def on my song list for my future wedding lol

[@dancegirl249]

HE IS SO FREAKING GOOD AND UNDERRATED I LOVE HIM

[@ferdznand]

There was this girl, I remember her every time I listen to this song

[@markg.3315]

Some artists really have the ability to really hit right through the heart when they sing.

[@yohnan5934]

生で見たら鳥肌すごそう

[@giselmaria8312]

This guy has a new fan here👍

[@GoodMorning-ut1zw]

this song always gives me goosebumps, great version

[@alvinmedina7121]

pure talent , just as it is

[@Chillwitheric]

Omg! You are so good👏👏👏

[@shelasoliva3097]

"so close... So close, and still so far" hits me so hard 💔
You've search this do you? 😂

[@amielyn]

2019 & still loving this

[@yonnaliu7099]

This is one of the best song i ever heard. I wish he would sing other music like this.

[@mylenemalyon6538]

Jon, u had captivated my heart. I love u more each day! I am loving ur song everyday.

[@TheVestini]

Pure Magic.....Thankyou Jon

[@kierancampire]

O.o I had no idea he was so attractive, his voice is equally as gorgeous!

[@akp4268]

Oh my gosh!! I miss your beautiful voice and music so much! I want you to share your talent with the world. You are phenomenal!

[@spicytofuuuu]

THIS SONG IS SO UNDERRATED. LIKE HOW COULD YOU MISS SUCH A GOOD SONG

[@kenardgilguntinas6012]

Really love this song ❤️

[@thesecretclinic]

We just saw Jon in concert in San Diego at the Music Box. Simply fabulous!

[@gabik33333]

so close... and so beautiful...

[@saniyyahnurlia7267]

SO BEAUTIFUL AND STILL SO UNDERRATED.. :'):'(:')

[@Beautifulclassylady38]

Hes voice gives me chills love it

[@Hazkao]

all that passion and emotion through this peeformance was awesome

[@ryanchristianmenor7331]

I'd love his voice 😍

[@ListenToyourHeart9898]

The best song i ever heard

[@broccoli1457]

what a voice❤️

[@GoddessOfWhim2003]

an underrated song from an underrated movie. so beautiful

[@Pamelina1111]

So beautiful. Dreamy!

[@Danielle12566]

cant get over with this song it melts my heart everytime i listen to it....

[@oLeum303]

he's amazing. i'm glad i found him :)

[@ns2031]

This song is my wedding song!

[@AmandaStarks]

I want to walk down the aisle to this song so badly. ❤️❤️

[@noclombos6954]

Amanda Starks I suggest don't.. it's a song about ALMOST.. hehe

[@lenahadzo9710]

me too

[@kafka_104]

このライブのso closeが一番いい

[@linus8976]

いい声だなあ。

[@FrazJ]

I honestly do not know how this man isn't more famous

[@ivanwong6469]

Heart this song !!! He sounded so perfect .... n he's so freakin gorgeous !! Anytime slay the biebs

[@KatherineHardie]

Listening in 2022!

[@maryjoylegaje7147]

Im inlove with his voice.. :)

[@tsehoiching770]

this is the best version of this song

[@helloiamcharlie5801]

2019 feelbacks

[@wtoo_8]

i love his voice💫💫😍

[@daniellemoor4043]

Such A Wonderful Voice And Song
👇🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@elisefincher4478]

He is such a talented artist it still baffles me that he does not get attention for his voice and music more so than these generic artist like justin bieber and other artists that couldn't sing their way out of a paper bag.

[@cargofire]

Elise Fincher couldn't agree more

[@MarcioDAstrain]

But still he have something that so many artists don't have: an Oscar Nominated Song. Love Jon

[@leeway1331]

Only to blame for musicians' fames are the listeners & the media itself because we continue to put such emphasis on them.

[@leeway1331]

Singers and artists are just there to perform their best because it is their job & passion. It's up to us to recognize it for what it is. And sadly, his Oscar winning song So Close wasn't enough for the main stream who's more focus on exploiting women

[@elisefincher4478]

leeway1331 I couldn't agree more with you on that one.

[@caileymilburn9615]

This song is great😊 and I love it when you sing Amazing Grace!

[@lianrecolizado3398]

huhu it made me cry.. oh how could i face this faceless days..

[@alyaaathirajasmine8716]

that piano solo👌🏽

[@javeriazirum2321]

Uffff.... what song... i really loved it

[@AcappellaGamer]

That breathy sultry voice!!!

[@kko_user]

一耳惚れした

[@user-si7cw5ri9u]

1番大好きな曲、

[@newyorker3861]

WHY ISN'T HE FAMOUS?!!

[@mariasharon1482]

I can cry right now....

[@chayakankerns4129]

I love him 🙏🏽♥️💕