Ben Platt Performs "Waving Through a Window" from 'Dear Evan Hansen'
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- Опубліковано 9 лис 2016
- Three-time Tony® Award-nominated director Michael Greif brought the groundbreaking musicals “Rent” and “Next to Normal” to The Great White Way, and now he’s done it again with the upcoming Broadway premiere of the award-winning show “Dear Evan Hansen.” Join New York Times theater editor Scott Heller with the director and hear musical performances celebrating 20 years of his hits, featuring award-winning actors of stage and screen Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat, accompanied by Alex Lacamoire, who won the 2016 Tony for his work on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton.”
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Yes I’m thinking I should do
HIS BREATH CONTROL IS AMAZING!!!
i read it birth control for a second and i was like what
MirroredWalls LMAO
Rose Bennett your pfp is great
Rose Bennett HAHAHAHA
Kezziah Valentino no it’s not...
I've got the magic in me
derpy face omg I love that scene 💕
Yesssssss
THAT HAS BOTHERED ME FOR WEEKS FINALLY I KNOW WHERE I KNEW HIM FROM
OMG... That was my favorite scene from that movie and I didn't recognize him... I'm so ashamed!
one of his bests
he hits the high notes right after a breath how the
matiwontshutup talent and proper techniques lol
you need to breathe to sing... high notes...
Dorian Crimmins it's easier to work up instead of just hitting it.
It's better technique to have a good vocal onset, a full breath, and to hit the note in the center.
seems like you dont know anything about singing lol
Notice how he's shifting his feet and holding his arm like it has a cast on it
Awesome muscle memory
its probably a habit for him because hes so used to playing Evan
@@delaneyyy813
Thanks for explaining that 🤓
You can see this kind of thing in actors who played the same role for a long time. My absolute favorite example is Jeremy Jordan whenever he sings Santa Fe. He immediately slips back into being Jack. It's pretty cool to see.
He's also doing ticks that most won't notice. I suffer from social anxiety and noticed his fingers fiddling and him adjusting the bottom of his shirt a few times. That's what we do we're uncomfortable around people so we'll fidgit with whatever we can to take our mind off of it.
isnt this the guy who didnt make the cut in those pitch perfect acapella auditions? IRONIC.
Jillian Jacques yeah he was
yesyes it is
Which guy?
Lyndz W benji
yeah, it was written to illustrate that he wasnt selected cus he was nerdy, not because he wasnt amazing.
Ben: Cause I'm tap tap tapin' on the glass.
Alex: Cause I'm tap tap tapin' on the piano.
Mortified Lion 😂
Mortified Lion why you don't have more likes 😂😂😂
maybe i killed everyone else who wanted to like the comment but then they stopped breathing
This just hit me so unexpectedly and I'm still giggling
I'm tap tap tapin' on the like button
HOLY SHIT I JUST REALISED THAT THE FALLING IN A FOREST IS LITERALLY ABOUT WHEN HE THREW HIMSELF OUT OF THAT TREE
Alexis Costello :(
Alexis Costello YES BEESH
Did he fall... or let go??
Diego oof
*cried*
The "when your falling in a forest and there's nobody around." Being repeated over and over and over again. Fun fact: That's exactly what anxiety sounds like.
HiMyNameisPeter I tried to explain this to people and they don't get it
Olivia Minchello Not very many people who don't experience anxiety do, but for somebody who has suffered from moderate to severe anxiety for about 12+ years, I totally get it.
HiMyNameisPeter yes. When I heard this song I loved that that part so perfectly encapsulated that anxious feeling of running thoughts in your head. The writers are geniuses.
Lauren Hargreaves they are and it's wonderful.
See I don't even get this, because me feeling my pain is absolutely validating enough. Don't understand the idea that I need to be noticed to be a valid human being.
Fun Fact: Alex Lacamiore actually has a hearing disorder (I think he can't hear high pitches or something like that) and he still manages to orchestrate all of these plays. Lacky Lac is so awesome!!!
ll HOPE ll Beethoven was deaf 😂 maybe it's a composer/musican thing you are better at it if you can't hear 😂😂😂
BabbleGabbleGamer No it just really depends on your passion and talent, not because of a physical disorder
@@babblegabblegamer5842 God I hope so because my right ear is hella fucked
Oh yeah Lac is deaf and requires hearing aids. Indeed he is awesome
Pixel Phoenix it is a joke. They are referring to Beethoven whose also deaf.
I think I'm in love with Ben...
dbuckleytv aren't we all?
dbuckleytv I don't think...I know
dbuckleytv join the club!!!
We all are
fucking same my dood
Love Ben Platt's performance but... am I the only one wondering how the hell Alex Lacamoire has time to orchestrate every single amazing show that is on broadway??
Lourdes fun fact: he has 100 fingers
Working on ten shows at a time, at the same time. LOL
He's honestly my role model when it comes to piano and music in general.
He's a good multi tasker with 6 arms instead of 2.
Lourdes he probably has clones that performs in each Broadway show at the same time, and he's actually just chillin' with LMM
I just think it's so crazy how he can't sing this song with the mike on the stand. He has to take it off to do the nervous ticks that Evan has.
I mean probably, he's played the character for such a long time, and that's how he usually does the song :P
Although it's not all that, Ben Platt does a lot of physicalization with his singing. When he's doing riffs, trills, or moments where there's a lot of variation in his notes he tends to make motions that 'help' him with it or represent what he's doing. And more than that, high notes upon other things he does the same. He moves his fingers rapidly, lifts his knees, leans back, and what not. A lot of it may also be just naturally him.
chunksthemonkey1 Apparently he has to get physical therapy in order to not act like Evan all the time.
Physical therapy or regular therapy? ;P
Regardless, damn I believe it. That's such a powerful role to play, I can't imagine!
chunksthemonkey1 both I think
Morgan McLaughlin Dang, that's so cool. Crazy, but also kinda cool.
Shoot. They actually adapted the modern pop style into something effective. Brilliant performance and beautiful music.
Ian Lawrence absolutely agree!
IAN!!! The fact that I randomly come across one of your comments. I totally agree with you though haha That's why I am obsessed with the music from this show!!
Ian Lawrence you do know that it's mostly mainstream songs that aren't effective ,right?
This is more mid and late 2000s pop than mid/late 2010s pop because modern pop is more computers and auto tune than natural voices and actual instruments
I would like this, but theres 666 likes and i dont wanna ruin it. I shall like this mentally
OH...MY...GOSH...HE IS SO TALENTED. BOTH OF THEM. ALEX AND BEN. HOLY COW.
Emalyne Grace astonishing. Little women
Wasn’t he on pitch perfect?
Gangsta Narwhalz yea, he was Benji
Live It Or Make it Is Pitch Perfect not a good movie? I heard it’s like some sort of classic.
I CAN FEEL THE ANXIETY COMING OFF OF HIM.
Carter KC BECAUSE HES IN CHARACTER HIS PORTRAYAL OF EVANS ANXIETY IS INCREDIBLE
I got a Dear Evan Hansen ad and didn't skipped at all.
omg same i never skip it my brother gets so annoyed
Jose III if I were so lucky I got a DEH ad I’d screenshot it and enjoy every single second of the ad
I’m sorry Connor I broke 420 likes
True pride.
Costco BearVlog PRIDE IS NOT THE WORD IM LOOKING FOR
His neck veins make me so nervous but this is beautiful.
Leigh-anne B Same. same.
Leigh-anne B that's what make his performance even better 😂 I mean seriously even that kind of thing seems like a portrait of Evan
Leigh-anne B haha I didn't notice til now
It adds more to his character as Evan Hansen, tbh. 😅
i think it's incredible that he can't preform the song without doing evans ticks and little fidget, he really connects to the character when he preforms the music from the show i love him!!!💞
Or he is just nervous
Lauren king He has to have therapy to not act like Evan all the rime
Can I just ask what are Evan's ticks? I'm just new watching Dear Evan Hansens video...I'm sorry.....but overall, I love all the songs❤
Ardent Mae yeah ofc! he blinks really hard, fidgets with his hands, he pulls on his shirt, and does heavy breaths
@@ma1iag I doubt he’s nervous, he’s been performing for years. That’s just the character he’s playing
He is a perfect Evan Hansen lol even outside the theatre... His sweat, neck veins, looking like struggling with high notes, blank and confused expression dammmn
I think it's his anxiety pumping through his body. Ever since he got the role of being Evan, it became worse. He constantly bit his nails, hunched his shoulders, and other nervous ticks. He is always nervous even in interviews, either he talks too fast, or sweats rapidly. I'm just glad he got through it and became strong. I definitely idolize this man in every way possible.
HE KEEPS THINKING ABOUT HIS HANDS SWEATING AND IT MAKES THEM SWEATIER BECAUSE HE WAS THINKING ABOUT THEM BEING SWEATY SO HE PUT THEM UNDER THE HAND DRYER BUT THAT DIDN'T MAKE THEM LESS SWEATY IT JUST MADE THEM REALLY HOT NOW AS WELL.
I think the character was written for him wasn’t it?
Ben: *breathes*
Me: BEAUTIFUL, SHOW STOPPING, ENCORE!!!!
XDXDXDXD
Encore ? THAT'S MY LANGUAGE!
Sorry I am just... Crazy...
t francais ?? Je demande sa car tu a ecrit encore et c'est francais
Ben is a precious cinammon roll with manly chest hair
And the award for weirdest analogy goes to:
Jade Willson!
He is our cinnamon roll and we love him anyway
@@patrickcortis4910 He's not gay. (At least, not confirmed.) Just because he makes speeches on "embracing who you are" or being awkward doesn't mean he's not straight. Not to be rude, but you should probably stop assuming his sexuality before it gets even worse.
River ruins Wait, what was the original comment?
He has a gf. Check on instagram lol
Sometimes I wonder if Ben is fed up with singing this song because he's sung it on so many interviews, at so many press events and 8 shows a week! But he stil sounds amazing singing it!
Meghan Robertshaw I wondered the same thing but then I realized I sing it this many times a day as well and I'm not tired of it. My family is though 😂
It’s actually his favorite one to perform. He loves how everyone embraces it and it really sets the mood of the rest of the play and gets things rolling and he loves that him performing it is what brings a lot of people to the show. He talked about it in an interview.
Here’s the link to him talking about it ua-cam.com/video/UgpDT1YfDAQ/v-deo.html
Meghan Robertshaw i think if your the lead role you dont get tired
Alex Lacamoire is a gift to this world
Ikr! 😍
True true
ALEX LACAMOIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
iChillyFox yes!!!!
Ben Platt must play King George in Hamilton one day.
Book Worm
#KingPlattIII
iChillyFox ☺
His vibrato gives me life I swear.
dear,21 people who disliked this
are you ok,do you need help
Sincerely,me
I disliked it based on technique, the feeling is there as well as the emotion, but the technique doesn't back it up.
Kevin Punnackal I absolutely agree. He didn’t used to sing like this either. Used to be much better and not as tight. Now it’s pitchy and kind of bleaty. His older stuff is spectacular, this is not that.
139 people now
Omg u see what u did there
I love Percy Jackson but I can’t stand that there’s no space after the comma
Me as a person with social anxiety: *gross sobbing*
I love how this song is amazing even out of context
I just heard my neighbor singing this
...
I love him lmao
I love how, even if he's not supposed to be playing the part, you can perfectly see how he keeps staying in the character. Great job Ben. Such a wonderful performance
@DuckHunt(AxelRoxasXion) Yes, he goes on theraphy because of his anxiety. It became worse when he got the role, he constantly bit his nails and hunched his shoulders and had other nervous ticks. I'm just glad he took the role in the first place and became strong to give us all a wonderful lesson in the form of a musical. I definitely idolize this man in every way possible.
I neeeeeed a performance of Words Fail
Stephanie Mazza SAME
I want a performance of If I Could Tell Her! His vocals there were just beyond perfect.
Search up the bootleg. “Totally Not the bootleg of DEH act 1” and the second with act two.
That’s the one on broadway that he started crying during words fail
this man stole my heart.
if you listen closely, you can hear a few mistakes of Alex’s on the keys. I LOVE THIS. nobody is perfect, not even such an accomplished and inspiring musician.
true. I was just thinking the same. Gotta love love love him though :))
If he was able to perform this incredibly difficult song without any mistakes then he could not be human. So I agree I like the title fumbles is works well with the song. Part of me wonders if the "mistakes" are part of it so almost bring the theme of anxiety and imperfection to the music as well.
Im a simple girl I see Ben Platt singing i click😌
HOW IS HE SO IN HIS ROLE....THIS MAN IS SO TALENTED I JUST WANNA GIVE HIM.A HUG
Ben Platt is literally everything
It’s kinda adorable, like he fidgets and misses some notes at first but by the time he grabs the mic he’s comfortable and GOING for it 💞
If we all loved and supported each other the same way we all love and support Ben, there would be no wars
this is the best comment I’ve ever read in my life
#sotrue
Ben you are phenomenal every...single....time
spent 3 days making a tutorial for this, so I can safely confirm: the pianist is absolutely nailing it. All of it. thank goodness for that one note at 2:10, he's human.
Ukulele Vlog Trips The accompanist is Alex Lacamoire, who co-arranged and orchestrated In The Heights, co-arranged and orchestrated Hamilton, and was Music Supervisor of Dear Evan Hansen. He's also been Music Director for Legally Blonde, Wicked and Bring It On to name just a few. Guy knows what he's doing.
That one note at 2:10 didn't seem like an accident, being it happened repeatedly in that section.
He's also a 3-time Tony award winner.. So there's that. Lac is absolutely amazing to watch!
When you think Alex Lacamoire is just “the pianist” lol
jelyan lmao. Not gonna lie I actually laughed
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!
I think he was actively trying not to do as many of Evan Hansen’s nervous tics for this performance, but they still slip out on certain runs and on certain lines, because for him, the character is baked into this song (and likely every song from the show). He can’t help but BE Evan Hansen when performing this. What a great performer!
Omg his voice sounds just like the soundtrack he is amazing
Ben Platt is amazing. His voice magical. But you know what's also magical? Alex Lacamoire's piano skills. He gives me musical life.
He can't help but do the mannerisms. I love it.
I adore watching Alex Lacamoire on piano. I always look for him whenever Lin Manuel Miranda does something and now I see him always accompanying Ben on late show appearances.
His joy is infectious!
Why is Ben's voice so mesmerizing
Just when I thought Im not addicted to deh anymore...
I love how Ben hits all the “wAving” notes more than other live performances I’ve heard
This guys voice almost makes me cry. I don't even like musicals but this guy really amazing.
my god. i fucking love him
Prudence Music fun fact his on pitch perfect if you want proof then watch the “ive got the magic in me” 9/10 pitch perfect trailer
Did you have to add the ‘F’ word? No!
Brilliant!!! I have much regret that I never got in to see Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen.
Just this song shows why Ben won the Tony Award. He is brilliant. A brilliant singer and a brilliant actor. I would love to meet him and tell him that.
LYRICS
I've learned to slam on the brake
Before I even turn the key
Before I make the mistake
Before I lead with the worst of me
Give them no reason to stare
No slipping up if you slip away
So I got nothing to share
No, I got nothing to say
Step out, step out of the sun
If you keep getting burned
Step out, step out of the sun
Because you've learned, because you've learned
On the outside, always looking in
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
I'm waving through a window
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
So I wait around for an answer to appear
While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass
I'm waving through a window, oh
Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me?
We start with stars in our eyes
We start believing that we belong
But every sun doesn't rise
And no one tells you where you went wrong
Step out, step out of the sun
If you keep getting burned
Step out, step out of the sun
Because you've learned, because you've learned
On the outside, always looking in
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
Waving through a window
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
So I wait around for an answer to appear
While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass
Waving through a window, oh
Can anybody see, is anybody waving?
When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?
When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?
When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?
When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?
Did I even make a sound?
Did I even make a sound?
It's like I never made a sound
Will I ever make a sound?
On the outside, always looking in
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
Waving through a window
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
So I wait around for an answer to appear
While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass
Waving through a window, oh
Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? (oh)
Is anybody waving?
Waving, waving, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Hey I just realized the first verse of the lyrics is also in Words Fail?!?!?!??!! That was so slow of me urgh
The clean WAVING on every single chorus after long line ow words amazes me
His voice is blessed
#sotrue
everytime he performs this not on broadway he still really embodys the chracter its amazing
His voice feels sooo good when you just close your eyes
Very rare when a singer sounds the same live, he’s extremely talented.
Alex: *Intensely taps on piano*
Me: *Attempts to do the same thing*
Also me: *breaks fingers*
*_HOW THE_*-
a moment of appreciation for just how into the song the piano player was
I love this song; I love this musical (I flew out to NYC to see it Off-Broadway last spring). And Ben Platt is one of my favorite actors. Such a tremendous performance.
Lacamoire is so good wtf
This was literally a perfect, flawless performance
I want a steinway. the sound just so crisp.
I'm so ready for this musical.
His is totally flawless, his voice, he knows to find the right registers to use, he’s a walking genius.
Playing his natural instrument, impressive all the way, can’t get enough of him
THAT CHEST HAIR THO
Beautiful, isn't it? I was hoping someone would've commented on that!
I'm still turned on by him though haha!
Oh definitely. Hotter, actually.
Catie Bell welp he’s gay so rip 😂
ALVAREZ SORAYA is he I thought on Google it said he was straight either way I still love him😂
Man, this song is so catchy! I love it!
Almost 2 years ago, I flew to NYC on a 3 day weekend in college just to see this man. No regrets
That’s so amazing! :D
I’m annoyed by how perfect and amazing this is
I love how he gets into his character for every performance. It makes it feel more real and easier to connect with.
I love this so much!! My family and I saw it in Washington when it was off Broadway! I loved it! So inspiring :)
Mara Lewis I'm seeing on Broadway in like a week so exited 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Spencer Edward you'll love it!!!(: I can't wait till I can see it on Broadway!!!
***** it was great! I loved it!!!
I remember listening to all of dear evan hansen's songs and I just started listening to random ones and I fell inlove with this one
The way he controls his breaths AND the fact he hits those high notes after taking a breath
I just-
I literally end up cracking my voice 😂
Oh gosh! Ben is an amazing singer. This is also one of my favorite song in the musical. LOVE IT!
Even after more than a year and a half since knowing DEH, i still get goosebumps whenever Ben does the note drop from the high "waving" at the end. that's definitely talent and hardwork working together.
When Ben sings Waving through a window it just becomes so special
I have giant garage that's in the back yard that I love to sing in. I sing this song all the time and I'm sure my neighbors hate me!! Lol
This is so so good. OMG. I can't stop listening.
So much freaking talent!The high notes,the strength and emotion in his voice,he's perfect!!HIS VOICE IS GORGEOUS!He hits every note perfectly!😍😍I think I'm in love!💗💕
Just. so good. Just so good. I can hardly WAIT to see this on Broadway next month.
This never gets old
He’s such an amazing singer. Sound the same as the studio version
This was amazing! this seems like an awesome audition piece for my voice range!
Max Star go for it, I used it for a recent audition and got benny in my high schools production of in the heights :)
August Perez I'm auditioning for Les Mis too! But for Fantine
Dude Enjolras is an awesome character I hope you get it!!!
You are so brilliant Ben Platt. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability.
Gotta LOVE LOVE LOVE the one and only Mr. Alex Lacamoire! :)
His face is priceless! He is so in to it! I love this!❤️
The piano in this is absolutely amazing!!!
Man Alex Lacamore is really talented! Hamilton and then this????! This is insanely amazing
The guy on the piano is having the time of his life and I'm living for it
Ben has born to be loved and protected. He's a wonderfull creaturr
ben is such a beautiful human being
He's just so effortlessly good. Like it doesn't even seem like he has to try, and he sounds like an angel ugh
I know the subject matter itself is highly emotional but the emotion he puts into this performance is incredible. I have not seen the show but I can't imagine I'd be anything less than blown away by it.
I’m so blessed to have come across Ben doing this number! I couldn’t have heard it at a better time in my life. THANK YOU Ben!
just watched deh on broadway last night, and i’m feeling all the feels again :’)
I'm crying this is so beautiful
His control is just amazing. I cannot.