@@RowanWiccae basically the whole tree thing is a major theme throughout the whole plot. "When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around, do you ever really crash or even make a sound" is hitting deep because what was made fun of and taken lightly at the beginning of the play (him breaking his arm because he fell out of a tree) becomes more serious when we learn that Evan didnt fall, he let go and tried to ki** himself. (Side note: which is why for forever is even more beautiful, because he makes up this whole story about connor and heals through that because in this song connor is there when he fell and picks him back up instead of how it really happened which is that evan laid on the floor for a solid 10 minutes waiting for someone to show up but no one came)
While he was amazing I feel sorry he was sick. I can imagine doing such a performance is a peak wish for most and he didn’t get a chance to fully enjoy.
The thing about this that some people don’t know about is that Ben was REALLY sick when he did this performance, like I’m pretty sure *pneumonia* kind of sick, which makes this 1000% more impressive
No matter the artist, no matter the occasion, if someone is singing in a televised recording there is always someone in the comments telling me that they were “sick” 😂
@@SteAndKel and they often are... i mean he's performing at the TONY AWARDS. A lot of stress can make a person sick and with this much on the line i def think this was one of the factors
I'd love to know where you got this information from. No shade or anything, just genuinely curious! Because Ben sounds amazing here as always and absolutely killed it, but I do get the sense that he sounds a little unwell though I thought I was imagining things haha
@IlAxonymlI brilliance would mean variety. If those "ticks" are the only way you act, that's just you being the only character you know how to play......with that specific mannerism.
I believe he has tourettes but, I could be mistaken. I have read he has severe anxiety and has been on meds(who hasn't or at least who doesn't have anxiety). He's amazing though and I love his voice.
Ben Platt was very sick for this performance and he did what a true actor would do. Put 110% into your performance and NOT let the audience know ANY signs you are sick! Great Job Ben, Proud of You!
After watching the show in Detroit I can say Ben Platt is Evan Hansen! His voice is just perfect! I’m happy he was Evan in the movie so I can watch it over and over again! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@DVIs101 I was right to skip the movie. Because i was afraid DEH as a musical would not have the same impact on me before the Pandemic. And obviously the timing of the movie happening could not help.
This is relatable having these intense feelings expressed in song in an environment where nobody notices and just goes about their business, no fancy broadway number just the internal experience of what its like to feel invisible.
What a beautiful song. An anxiety anthem. Never saw the play but this song brought me here . Felt like this so many times. What a masterful performance of the song. Platt's an incredible talent.
@@hannahkate18 compared to the Broadway, the movie drops a lot of the aspects, it's more serious. But the overall story is more or less the same, though a noticeable difference is that Evan suffers much harder with anxiety and depression in the movie.
I watched this several years ago, and then I forgot the title of the song. Four years later, I finally found the video that I have always been looking for, it is making me emotional ahhh
i genuinely don't think that DEH should have won best musical that year, i don't think i ever will, but i will say that Ben in this performance - and in this show in general - was absolutely astounding. i tip my hat to him and everyone involved in this show
people somehow dont like the movie, idk if its because its too different from the musical or because ben platt was too old but they just dont seem to like it. I dont get it
Because it can’t compare to the live show, truly worth seeing on Broadway! And I know.. “movies are different” but In The Heights did it right or they could have done it like Hamilton. Honestly would have been a thousand times better imo
@@djmotise It is not so much, obviously it does not compare to the musical, but in the end, it shows well what anxiety is, we have to stop being so negative and simply enjoy the movie
It’s a wonderful show. I really loved it but have to say it was the most emotional theater experience I ever had. I sobbed through much of it, for real.
I have to give a shoutout to Seth Rudetsky for saying “go see this while you can still get tickets” on his XM Radio show. Loved DEH, and got to see the original cast.
I think every time. How can he have such a loud voice without a microphone? It is not something anyone can do and he has a great voice. I am so impressed when I hear his voice.
I hope this was the version of Ben Platt that was in the movie, i love him and his character but the styling just really made him look unnecessarily old
But he's sadly worse in the movie. In the musical, he does perfectly at Evan, but for the musical, they got rid of a lot of the small details in his character. In my opinion, they should've done a recast for the film. And changed a lot of other things about the film. Colton Ryan was great though.
Great song but DEH is a good one and done musical. I mean i love the music more so than the story. But i gotta to admit Ben was fully committed to this character. Give me Hamilton any day!
His tone feels a bit breathy. Like the backing music is more potent than his voice. His voice is perfect for acoustic guitar stuff though. And during the bridge he sounded hella Irish ☘️
i mean... i personally dont think he had much more to lose. yeah, his mom maybe, but he was 17. i dont think his mom shouldve hated him for that. he already lost the one person he started the musical with, jared.
Good performance but it honestly feels like he's doing way to much with his mannerism I know alot of people on here say that makes the performance but it just was off putting and kinda try hard for me
I find him to be nearly unwatchable and embarrassing. A lot of that is dampened in the movie-but not enough. It does not help that the music and lyrics are so mediocre.
I am very much in love with the raw imperfection with which he sings this song. They showed this clip in a video my daughter was watching about stage managing and I had to come here to find it. I was like "I have no desire to hear someone come and belt this song out perfectly. I need the one where he sounds mediocre! No beautiful singing for me! Just beautiful passion, awkwardness and rawness!"
One of those songs you listen to 100 times in a row when you first hear it.
If you know the backstory it hits even more! #didyoufallordidyouletgo
@@sunnyblue7800 what's the backstory?
@@RowanWiccae basically the whole tree thing is a major theme throughout the whole plot. "When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around, do you ever really crash or even make a sound" is hitting deep because what was made fun of and taken lightly at the beginning of the play (him breaking his arm because he fell out of a tree) becomes more serious when we learn that Evan didnt fall, he let go and tried to ki** himself. (Side note: which is why for forever is even more beautiful, because he makes up this whole story about connor and heals through that because in this song connor is there when he fell and picks him back up instead of how it really happened which is that evan laid on the floor for a solid 10 minutes waiting for someone to show up but no one came)
I did way too much
Exactly! I couldn't stop listening to Ben's voice and the song. ❤️🎶❤️
He's not only singing, he was storytelling,acting, performing. his voice has its own life, ya know what i mean there
While he was amazing I feel sorry he was sick. I can imagine doing such a performance is a peak wish for most and he didn’t get a chance to fully enjoy.
The thing about this that some people don’t know about is that Ben was REALLY sick when he did this performance, like I’m pretty sure *pneumonia* kind of sick, which makes this 1000% more impressive
No matter the artist, no matter the occasion, if someone is singing in a televised recording there is always someone in the comments telling me that they were “sick” 😂
@@SteAndKel and they often are... i mean he's performing at the TONY AWARDS. A lot of stress can make a person sick and with this much on the line i def think this was one of the factors
Sick with what? How do u know he’s sick?
I remember people posting on Broadway chat sites that he was out of the show the weekend of the Tonys.
I'd love to know where you got this information from. No shade or anything, just genuinely curious! Because Ben sounds amazing here as always and absolutely killed it, but I do get the sense that he sounds a little unwell though I thought I was imagining things haha
His little, purposeful mannerisms are just brilliant. One of those performances that sticks with ya forever
I'll be real with you. I think those are just his mannerisms. Looking at the videos from the new Parade.....the same mannerisms exist. Lol
@@shettywap that's why they said purposeful lol
@IlAxonymlI brilliance would mean variety. If those "ticks" are the only way you act, that's just you being the only character you know how to play......with that specific mannerism.
I believe he has tourettes but, I could be mistaken. I have read he has severe anxiety and has been on meds(who hasn't or at least who doesn't have anxiety). He's amazing though and I love his voice.
The mannerisms are inflections that were inserted between him and his vocal coach to help his voice. It was in an article he did.
Ben Platt was very sick for this performance and he did what a true actor would do. Put 110% into your performance and NOT let the audience know ANY signs you are sick! Great Job Ben, Proud of You!
And he naturally cried and still sang clearly. That whole performance and the introduction by Anna Kendrick is marvelous and so epic.🙂😞😞😲
I would never have any idea! That’s amazing ❤
Holy cow he was sick?!! I would have NEVER guessed … how do u know he’s sick?
His voice is phenomenal. I'm in love with his tone , riffs and runs and head voice . It's raw talent
After watching the show in Detroit I can say Ben Platt is Evan Hansen! His voice is just perfect! I’m happy he was Evan in the movie so I can watch it over and over again! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The Detroit show was so well done Too
He brings the character to LIFE!!!!
He is a fantastic Evan, but the movie sadly changed too much from the original to make it enjoyable imo.
@@DVIs101 I was right to skip the movie. Because i was afraid DEH as a musical would not have the same impact on me before the Pandemic. And obviously the timing of the movie happening could not help.
This is relatable having these intense feelings expressed in song in an environment where nobody notices and just goes about their business, no fancy broadway number just the internal experience of what its like to feel invisible.
Ben can emote in such a special way. It grabs my heart
While “You Will Be Found” is the standout song of Dear Evan Hansen, THIS song ranks close to it. The best of the best!
I love You Will Be Found. But Waving Through A Window was the song that made me want to hear more of the soundtrack.
What a beautiful song. An anxiety anthem. Never saw the play but this song brought me here . Felt like this so many times. What a masterful performance of the song. Platt's an incredible talent.
I heavily relate to this song too
As someone with autism, i loved the song already before seeing the show.
He SHATTERED ME with this song! I started watching the movie last night and I didn't even last through the 1st song lol
This kid is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!
Is the movie worth watching. I never watched the musical and want to experience the story. Should I watch it?
@@solymosmurlin6959 YES! It is worth it!
@@solymosmurlin6959 i recommend the book or musical over the movie but ive never seen it but ive heard its not the best interpretation of the story!
@@hannahkate18 compared to the Broadway, the movie drops a lot of the aspects, it's more serious. But the overall story is more or less the same, though a noticeable difference is that Evan suffers much harder with anxiety and depression in the movie.
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He didn't get a standing ovation? I would have totally stood up and clapped.🙂
i'm guessing the people who did stand up are more experienced and know what he actually did (and how hard it is to do it)
I love this song ben platt kills it. The way he can control his voice is incredible.
I watched this several years ago, and then I forgot the title of the song. Four years later, I finally found the video that I have always been looking for, it is making me emotional ahhh
That vibrato….♥️
Performing at the Tonys must be so nerve racking
So Amazing, one of my favorite performances from him!!!!
Ben is amazing. I love his voice
This performance gives me chills.
My jaw just dropped, lately I’m so into musicals and finding about DEH really have changed my life
i genuinely don't think that DEH should have won best musical that year, i don't think i ever will, but i will say that Ben in this performance - and in this show in general - was absolutely astounding. i tip my hat to him and everyone involved in this show
I'm torn between DEH and Come From Away
This song absolutely shatters my heart. It is one of the most beautiful moments in Broadway history
I watched dear Evan Hansen Yesterday.and Ben Platt changed so much.
I am crying...like literally.
Ben Platt is good. He's so good.
This song will always be so relatable to me it’s insane
What an incredible performance it blows me away every time I watch it
I always come back to this film and I can't for the life of me understand how this movie has not been flooded with awards.
people somehow dont like the movie, idk if its because its too different from the musical or because ben platt was too old but they just dont seem to like it. I dont get it
Ben Platt is an AMAZING singer!
Beautifully done. Made me cry the first time I saw it.
Gah, still gives me tears hearing this soundtrack. Themes are heavy but pretty much relevant to anyone wanting to belong.
He’s so amazing. Just watched the movie. It was really good. I wonder why the reviews are bad.
Because it can’t compare to the live show, truly worth seeing on Broadway! And I know.. “movies are different” but In The Heights did it right or they could have done it like Hamilton. Honestly would have been a thousand times better imo
I'll admit, the movie doesn't do well as a movie adaptation of a musical, but it is a great stand alone movie. It portrays anxiety greatly.
@@e-brosanimations231 well, if you say so
Because it's a TERRIBLE film. That's why. And it's an INSULT to the terrific show.
@@djmotise It is not so much, obviously it does not compare to the musical, but in the end, it shows well what anxiety is, we have to stop being so negative and simply enjoy the movie
I literally sobbed through this show. Brilliant and beautiful performance.
These songs got me in tears 😢on his movie
An astounding performance !
I can see it million times, I love the way he performs
THIS haircut would have been better in the movie!!! 🙈🙈
Excactly, this is much better than the weird curly mullet thing that they had in the movie.
I love this song so much! Ben Platt's vocal range is literally AMAZING!
Wow, I don’t know anything else about this show but this song is awesome and the actor did a great job here! 😁
It’s a wonderful show. I really loved it but have to say it was the most emotional theater experience I ever had. I sobbed through much of it, for real.
One of my favorite musicals 😊 Ben Platt is amazing!
Definitely one of my favorite musical
I'm always getting emotional when watching or listening to this song 😢
Most beautiful perfomance ever ❤
I love Ben Platt's voice. ❤🎶
Such a good song beautiful
Its finally showing in Sydney, Australia!
I'm happily shocked by this performance. I love the song and this performance.😞😀🙂
Hey, Matt! Was just listening to some popular Broadway hits, heard this one, wanted to see a performance and found your channel. Yay!
This is so perfect.
ya no se cuantas veces he visto este video,
I have to give a shoutout to Seth Rudetsky for saying “go see this while you can still get tickets” on his XM Radio show. Loved DEH, and got to see the original cast.
Incredible
He actually looks young here.
To be fair this was 5 years ago now.
Raw talent! 🔥
Amazing
INCREDIBLE
Великолепно поет и эта роль идеальна🤗
Did I even make a sound…heart breaks
😢 I Know it
Maravilloso Ben Platt!!! Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪
i still don't understand how i didn't have any standing ovation
eu olhei e gritei: ARTISTA
I think every time. How can he have such a loud voice without a microphone? It is not something anyone can do and he has a great voice. I am so impressed when I hear his voice.
He has a microphone. It’s in his hair if you look close enough.
@@OliwerMusic Really? Amazing that it's in his hair! Thanks for letting me know!
Every show on Broadway uses body mics. The first person you use one was Barbra Streisand in "Funny Girl" in 1964. 😊
😂
If you want to experience extraordinary voice projection without a mic, watch opera. Those singers are athletes & do it all with their bodies.
Beautiful and addicting. Jesus bless!
Grandioso final❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎤👏👏👏
Brilliant baci x
Just saw him in concert - didn't do this song - a bit of a disappointment - but he was amazing!!!
Live laugh love Ben Platt
I hope this was the version of Ben Platt that was in the movie, i love him and his character but the styling just really made him look unnecessarily old
Wow Grandeeeeeeee
im gonna crumble, i heard connor waves at evan but i still can't see him wave
Did Connor wave at Evan or am I seeing things?
I prefer his hair here than in the movie.
Bro is the movie!
But he's sadly worse in the movie. In the musical, he does perfectly at Evan, but for the musical, they got rid of a lot of the small details in his character. In my opinion, they should've done a recast for the film. And changed a lot of other things about the film. Colton Ryan was great though.
How is it that the comments here are so new?
Cos the video was posted 3 months ago
@@somebodyoulove no these are days apart not months apart which I find odd
@@hopelessent.1700oh yeah
Voice of an angel that is all lol
Que genial,
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This is me 😢😢😢😢
is it just me or is anyone confused if he is actually singing or lipsyncing i see no mic anywhere tbh
i think there’s either a mic in his shirt or hair. there’s too many imperfections in the song (which is normal actually) for it to be pre recorded.
It‘s just at the tip of the hairline
There could be hanging mics or floor mics on the stage, it’s really popular for them to use those during live show performances
You can see his mic in his hair
He sang live and he was actually really sick
WAS THAT MIKE FAIST AHHHHH
See Ben Platt : My Boy
See Will Ronald : MY BOI
See MiKe Faist : MAH BOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII AAAAAAA LOOK AT HIS HAIR SLAY MIKE SLAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He looks funny when he sings side mouth.
Great song but DEH is a good one and done musical. I mean i love the music more so than the story. But i gotta to admit Ben was fully committed to this character. Give me Hamilton any day!
Why was Evan's Cast unsigned there??😲😞
Connor signs the cast later in the show, I'm pretty sure.
Dude's got some pipes. His physical acting/gestures are kinda weird and lacking but I also am thinking that is for the character.
it is for the character
phenomenal acting
It's for the character. The character he's playing "Evan Hansen" is a shy awkward kid.
I didn't think he has pipes at all. Ar least not here.
@@djmotise (Ba-dum-tsss) "i'll be here all week!"
@@djmotise dude what? Did we hear the same thing?
His tone feels a bit breathy. Like the backing music is more potent than his voice. His voice is perfect for acoustic guitar stuff though. And during the bridge he sounded hella Irish ☘️
There’s also no microphone unless they somehow made it not visible enough. For a performance with no microphone I’d say his voice is extremely good
@@darkangel4288 There actually is one! If you look right in the middle of his hair during the close ups you can see it just barely poking out
I'm pretty sure he was sick during this performance and if so it's Hella impressive tht he can still sing so good whilst sick
I love the songs, but it always bugged me how there weren’t more severe consequences for his character.
i mean... i personally dont think he had much more to lose. yeah, his mom maybe, but he was 17. i dont think his mom shouldve hated him for that. he already lost the one person he started the musical with, jared.
What’s this song called?
Waving through a window
Wow
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3:33 a 4:07
Be needs his curly hair
That was a wig
I'm glad the movie adaptation was an unmitigated failure.
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Hi
Only show you can be anxious on the stage and get paid for it
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Sounds like an ok singer, he definitely didn’t work for the movie unfortunately.
Lol he played Evan in the movie.
true I find his character bs because of that letter. Somehow he became into this monster.
Booooo Great Comet should habe won!!!!
Delete your comment before the theatre kids attack you.
This is not a threat this is a warning.
Good performance but it honestly feels like he's doing way to much with his mannerism I know alot of people on here say that makes the performance but it just was off putting and kinda try hard for me
well thats kinda the point of his character tho
I find him to be nearly unwatchable and embarrassing. A lot of that is dampened in the movie-but not enough. It does not help that the music and lyrics are so mediocre.
This video should be titled: man in his mid 20s runs around stage while singing
As a man in his mid 20s who just fell in love with this musical, I feel attacked haha
Ever seen a Broadway play?
@@katierodriguez1109 yes, I love Broadway and this show, I was just in a mood the day I wrote this comment 😭
@@sarahmcarthur3660 I respect your honesty brother, seriously. thank you man
I am very much in love with the raw imperfection with which he sings this song. They showed this clip in a video my daughter was watching about stage managing and I had to come here to find it. I was like "I have no desire to hear someone come and belt this song out perfectly. I need the one where he sounds mediocre! No beautiful singing for me! Just beautiful passion, awkwardness and rawness!"