My wife and I saw Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen last Sunday (Oct. 22, 2017). Words fail to describe the immensity of this guy's talent. He has shattered all previous standards of excellence in theater performance for me. His portrayal of the Evan Hansen character was so visceral and palpable, he made the audience laugh and cry throughout the entire show. His interpretation of Pasek and Paul's music was beyond perfection. Where does he get that voice from? He scaled the high notes with controlled intensity and explosiveness that still sounded beautifully melodic. His falsetto is like raspy butter. And his vibrato is divine. Like many theater insiders say, he is a unicorn in the midst of elite talents. I absolutely agree with them. Thank you, Ben Platt, for sharing your talents. Looking forward to your album!
Dude I saw you in DEH and man you really did change my life. Hope I dont sound weird by saying this but you really are an inspiration. Keeping doing what you do! ( you probably don't remember but you autographed my ukelele after I played waving through a window outside the theater and you said I sounded good).
Wow, you are one very lucky person. Both to be able to play a ukulele, and play it outside the Music Box Theater IN NEW YORK, having it autographed by Ben Platt, like WHAT? I've never even BEEN to New York, not even CLOSE to the freakin THEATER! AND DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE BEN PLATT PART! Since his last performance is in 8 days, OF COURSE I won't be able to see him or any of the other cast members probably EVER. Yeah that started with me saying you were lucky to me ranting sorry
The clarity in his voice when he sings 'glory days' gives me chills. What a talented man. I love that I'm able to find performances like this one online!
Me after hearing River from the Politician be like "I gotta find him, gotta click in to every video of Ben Platt" *stalking laughter in the background*
I think if I saw him live I would cause permanent damage to my eyeballs from all the crying I'd be doing. You just don't hear voices like this anymore. It's so damn refreshing.
Between Adele's version, Ben Platt's version, and Shinedown's Smith and Myers acoustic cover, we have enough amazing versions of this song to start an album.
This is a pivotal moment in my life. Like people will ask me "What was the happiest moment of your life" and I'll just look at them like "Ok so there was this one video..."
*Sobbing* *i just started sobbing* *what kind of voodoo-* *i don’t understand, my eyes are filled with tears* *uncontrollable sobbing* *please help it won’t stop*
I AM CRYING REAL TEARS. sometimes I hate the world we live in but then things like this happen and people like Ben exist. This makes the world seem like a better place.
My jaw was dropped the WHOLE time. My heart is crying like crazy as it is slowly gets put back together. My eyes were closed. His voice is sweeter than honey, more gorgeous than a blue whale splashing in the beautiful, turquoise waters of the ocean, and more adorable than baby seals lined across the beaches of Scotland. He is the Lilly of the Valley. He is an Angel sent straight from above to fix broken hearts and find people joy! Thank You Ben
DEH and its music so touch the heart and emotions they are impossible to ignore. DEH really dug into emotions I had buried deep within me since I was in high school, and there was a lot I had to process through when I heard the song track for the first time. I am grateful that I have gone through this, as DEH has helped me to deal with feelings and thoughts I had long buried and to see many things in a new way. The ability of DEH to enable me to perceive things from the view of another person (such as a divorced, single mom) is also profound and almost supernatural. I am glad for all of it.
Same here, Kevin. It brought me back a few decades to my lonely, withdrawn self at that age. When I listened to "For Forever" for the first time I nearly lost it. Ben's vocals are so raw with emotion, in everything he sings, actually. But you are so right, the show touches those of us who really were there, struggling during that time of our lives.
This is my new favorite thing ever! My favorite part is at 2:00 - 2:06, for some reason it kills me the way he talk/sings summer haze. Oh my god he's such a beautiful human being
I now know why his voice sounds like an angel's: that's because he's one ! His singing makes me feel strong feelings and I honestly love it and love him so much !
i volunteer my basement for the body, or we can bury it underneath a dead animal so when dogs go sniffing they'll think they just smelled the animal instead of the body under it :)
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And God said, "Let there be light." *and then Ben Platt was found*
Can you hear me there in my bed sobbing
Amen!
Boots tge Haus down
Amen
You will be found
*Starts sobbing uncontrollably*
JustLikeYesterday me
#same
ugh best vibrato in the game
RIGHT
His voice works so well for Adele and his own twists and riffs are phenomenal
I couldn't agree more, this cover is amazing!
IKR
His voice works so well for everything let’s be real
My life is now sectioned into two parts: before and after I heard Ben Platt sing Someone Like You
That's exactly how I feel right now!
Ben: before Beyoncé and after Beyoncé 😂
Pretty sure I would actually not survive listening to Ben Platt sing in person, and yet I would still love to witness it person one day.
When I did I broke down crying halfway through and didn't stop.
you bet when if he goes on tour for his album I will become homeless to get front row tickets
What an awesome way to go though
Big big same. I'd die listening to Ben sing but like, what a way to go, right?
Can Ben just cover every song ever so I can listen to that instead?
sadlystuckinreality yes please
I wish he sing to me instead 😸
LeoPerrin I was thinking that lol
that's the dream
Agreed. His voice makes me cry but happy at the same time because it’s so beautiful
I feel personally attacked
My wife and I saw Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen last Sunday (Oct. 22, 2017). Words fail to describe the immensity of this guy's talent. He has shattered all previous standards of excellence in theater performance for me. His portrayal of the Evan Hansen character was so visceral and palpable, he made the audience laugh and cry throughout the entire show. His interpretation of Pasek and Paul's music was beyond perfection. Where does he get that voice from? He scaled the high notes with controlled intensity and explosiveness that still sounded beautifully melodic. His falsetto is like raspy butter. And his vibrato is divine. Like many theater insiders say, he is a unicorn in the midst of elite talents. I absolutely agree with them. Thank you, Ben Platt, for sharing your talents. Looking forward to your album!
Ramil Cabela hahaha “Word’s fail” I see what you did there
Whoever said "come on" at 4:11 is actually my spirit animal
Ladies and Gentlemen the male version of Adele...BEN PLATT!
Mia H that'd be an understatement
Mia H ben platt is way better than adele
No offense but I think Ben is better
Jacquelyn Seiler TRUE!!!
Musically & lyrically speaking, Sam Smith is the male Adele. I can't wait to hear what Ben puts out.
His falsetto breaks my heart
I'm waiting for his album to come out and I'm praying he goes on tour like imagine him playing this on stage single spotlight I'd die
Makaela Jones YESSSS
BROS ITS COMMING OUT LIKE TOMORROW OR NEXT WEEK OR SOMETHING, BUT IM S H O O K
@@shawty8123 hope it will be released before the end of 2018 with the MV's
Your wish has been granted... 3/29
He is now
Literally the only video ever I don't mind being shot vertical.
i'm crying
he's so pretty
I’m crying for the ex I never had to begin with
Angelica Schuyler Church same honey.... Same
Same sweetie...same, and I'm not proud of it😶
You are not alone honey trust me
*cough* do you mean Alexander Hamilton?
your profile picture is everything, john mulaney is the best 🤣
Dude I saw you in DEH and man you really did change my life. Hope I dont sound weird by saying this but you really are an inspiration. Keeping doing what you do! ( you probably don't remember but you autographed my ukelele after I played waving through a window outside the theater and you said I sounded good).
Cole Vaughan DEH bitches!
Wow, you are one very lucky person. Both to be able to play a ukulele, and play it outside the Music Box Theater IN NEW YORK, having it autographed by Ben Platt, like WHAT? I've never even BEEN to New York, not even CLOSE to the freakin THEATER! AND DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE BEN PLATT PART! Since his last performance is in 8 days, OF COURSE I won't be able to see him or any of the other cast members probably EVER.
Yeah that started with me saying you were lucky to me ranting
sorry
Amanda Lynch S A M E
We can be sad buddies together 😢
oh my god, that's so flipping cool???
I could listen to Ben sing all day. ❤️
I DO listen to Ben sing all day
The little cheers in the audience make me so happy. I'm in love with this video. ❤️
Kayla Werkman "C'MON!"
Cocoaron K I totally would've been one of those people.
When he goes to falsetto 😍😍😍😍omggggg why must he be so perfect 😩😭
That AMAZING riff just nonchalantly tossed in at 3:13 has me 🤯
The clarity in his voice when he sings 'glory days' gives me chills. What a talented man. I love that I'm able to find performances like this one online!
Honestly shook by the navy suit and black dress shirt combo but also that falsetto, yowza Ben.
Me after hearing River from the Politician be like "I gotta find him, gotta click in to every video of Ben Platt" *stalking laughter in the background*
In my science class one of pur questions wuz ," if you were a scientist what would u want to study" I wrote ben platt's vocal cords 👌
I would back that reserch in a heart beat
This is the peak of videos on the internet. It doesn’t get any better than this folks.
I’d give my soul to be the microphone stand
Lol same
The “MM” during his riffs is a mood and a half
You actually have the voice of an angel 😍😭
I love how he starts to sing and it’s beautiful and somehow he still gets better during the song
sometimes i'm reminded of how there is still good in the world because ben platt exists (also his vibrato actually had me in tears)
Ben Platt changed my life
KING OF NOT CHANGING PRONOUNS
I think if I saw him live I would cause permanent damage to my eyeballs from all the crying I'd be doing. You just don't hear voices like this anymore. It's so damn refreshing.
Honestly I can’t hear Ben Platt singing without crying.
Okay. I knew Ben's voice was angelic but OMFG. THIS IS JUST MAGICAL. I LOVE HIS BEAUTIFUL VOICE.
Between Adele's version, Ben Platt's version, and Shinedown's Smith and Myers acoustic cover, we have enough amazing versions of this song to start an album.
2 years later and still makes my heart sing 💙
Is it normal to be this good at singing? Like what!!?
Omg I have never heard a better version of this song!
So many thoughts so many tears
One of the handful of vibratos I love to bits. AND he's so handsome. 😇
So glad you’re uploading videos again, absolutely beautiful
i need a whole album of ben covering adele’s songs so i can die in peace
I need an album of Ben Platt covering every song ever 😩😍
he’s so perfect
ben platt is everything
Good lord, what a journey that was. So grateful to see the complete version.
Actual angel.
I am literally screaming right now my heart just grew two sizes I can't breathe I'm so obsessed with this insanely talented human being brb crying
Ben Platt is the consummate male vocalist of 2010's . My heart!
Ben Platt has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard!
i’ve never heard someone with a more beautiful voice than him
OMG. Perfection
A wonderful song, and he sings it beautifully...
This is a pivotal moment in my life. Like people will ask me "What was the happiest moment of your life"
and I'll just look at them like "Ok so there was this one video..."
He just does everything so well!
What a beautiful voice to cheer us up in these awful times.
I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD
MyLifeAsHope *kicks down door*
all the way from london?! damn.
I came as soon as I heard
that you settled down, that you
found a girl and you're
married nooowww
Ihadtolmao
I love Hamilton references and all but this WAYYYYY to overused. There’s probably this comment in like every musical related video on the internet
Hamilton yassss
I talk about Ben Platt way too much. But after I showed this to my family they finally understand
Ben Platt is the embodiment of perfection
BOY YUS beautiful, ya didn't overdo it- perfect AH
Stop it this is making me cry in class :’)
It’s too beautiful
I love his voice so much, especially with this song. His riffs and emotion he brings to it is so beautiful ❤️
I wish my parents believed in the arts.. they don’t think it’s a real career.. it makes me happy to see others successful
“Words Fail” to know how to comment how amazingly talented this is without making it sound so general 😅
That little wave at the end made me actually burst out in tears
*Sobbing* *i just started sobbing* *what kind of voodoo-* *i don’t understand, my eyes are filled with tears*
*uncontrollable sobbing* *please help it won’t stop*
Why is this tagged under comedy videos also has anybody notified Adele about this performance bc it’s kind of stellar
Victoria Valendo ...Kind of......?
Well that's an understatement.
When this song first released, i loved it so much.
Now, with Ben singing, oowh God! Am speechless 👏👏
AHHHHHH I love ben platts voice so much
I AM CRYING REAL TEARS. sometimes I hate the world we live in but then things like this happen and people like Ben exist. This makes the world seem like a better place.
also, I have watched this like every day since it was posted omg
I almost disliked based on the fact that I dislike the way I will NEVER BE AS FUCKING GOOD AS HIM AT ANYTHING JESUS CHRIST THIS MAN IS A LITERAL GOD.
Im still here a year later... I love him so much 💚
This is awesome
Here I am in a Starbucks parking lot in 2021, sobbing into my matcha latte.
My jaw was dropped the WHOLE time. My heart is crying like crazy as it is slowly gets put back together. My eyes were closed. His voice is sweeter than honey, more gorgeous than a blue whale splashing in the beautiful, turquoise waters of the ocean, and more adorable than baby seals lined across the beaches of Scotland. He is the Lilly of the Valley. He is an Angel sent straight from above to fix broken hearts and find people joy! Thank You Ben
That voice Yass Ben
Yes, binch!!!!!
Alex S. I thought I was the only one who says binch 😁
Makayla Smith chances are if you hear/see the word from someone else it's being said by a bunch of ppl already!
I say binch a lot but sometimes it’s bithc
one person was crying so much they clicked the dislike button on accident
CrankthatKilljoy yes exactly they couldn't have meant that dislike
I clicked thinking it was him singing Newsies and I still wasn't disappointed because it's BEN PLATT
I had to sneeze while watching this but I didn't want to miss anything so I held it in
benny is the most talented person to walk the earth 🙌
He sounds this good on a boot leg! We are all ready for a album/cd Ben.
Can someone tell me why is Ben so talented because
I'VE BEEN DYING FOR A FULL VERSION OF THIS
DEH and its music so touch the heart and emotions they are impossible to ignore. DEH really dug into emotions I had buried deep within me since I was in high school, and there was a lot I had to process through when I heard the song track for the first time. I am grateful that I have gone through this, as DEH has helped me to deal with feelings and thoughts I had long buried and to see many things in a new way. The ability of DEH to enable me to perceive things from the view of another person (such as a divorced, single mom) is also profound and almost supernatural. I am glad for all of it.
Same here, Kevin. It brought me back a few decades to my lonely, withdrawn self at that age. When I listened to "For Forever" for the first time I nearly lost it. Ben's vocals are so raw with emotion, in everything he sings, actually. But you are so right, the show touches those of us who really were there, struggling during that time of our lives.
This is my new favorite thing ever! My favorite part is at 2:00 - 2:06, for some reason it kills me the way he talk/sings summer haze. Oh my god he's such a beautiful human being
I'm pretty sure my soul just left my body for a second. Just OMG, how is there that much talent in one person?
I now know why his voice sounds like an angel's: that's because he's one ! His singing makes me feel strong feelings and I honestly love it and love him so much !
I don’t really like the original song but every time Ben sings he blesses my ears ❤️❤️❤️
The pure beauty of his voice😍😭
I would kill for him and Jeremy Jordan to do a duet of some sort
I’ll cover you?
AAAHH YES
Cell Block Tango with Leslie Odom Jr, Ben Platt, Jeremy Jordan, and other Broadway stars :) you're welcome
i volunteer my basement for the body, or we can bury it underneath a dead animal so when dogs go sniffing they'll think they just smelled the animal instead of the body under it :)
Or an adult film of some sort
Tag yourself, in the guy at 0:31 “mmHh!” just litterally moaning at that run 😂😂👌👌
LITERALLY
Talent talent talent talent
Whenever I hear Ben Platt sing or look at him it feels like my heart’s imploding
And it hurts
the most talented man on this earth
Aw he has the voice of an angel
Your voice could move mountains
*_I want Ben Platt's song and covered songs play on my wedding and funeral, if that ain't happening- I'm not getting married or dying_*
I’m actually crying this is so good