I ACCIDENTALLY COMPARED THE REPRISE OF A GUY THAT I’D KINDA BE INTO TO THE OG ALBUM EVEN IF IT ISNT THERE sorry my bad for some reason my brain really thought there was one 😅 guess that means I like them equally now
Great video. I agree with most of your points. But while I agree that the old Squip was much better in the OBC, they might have replaced him not because they wanted a new Squip, but because Eric might have been busy with another show. As far as the 'surfer dude' voice, which I personally don't like, is supposed to capture Keanu Reeves. Edit: You don't like them equally because the BC had 10 while OBC had 8 (Because of Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into Reprise)
I don't despise the new squip but I prefer the old one. I have respect for the actor though for having the balls to act out a brand new squip when the fandom is so used to the old one, he also is so passionate and happy about playing this character.
Thank you! Jason needs to be commended for his perseverance with the character. But also it’s more of the director and producers decision to keep the accent the whole way through.
I only really like two things about the show Will Roland and Geroge Salzlar (yes i know Geroge was in the old one but in this version it feels like he put more emotion into micheal cough *micheal in the bathroom* cough and the same with will roland
I think the new Squip was trying to better imitate a Keanu Reeves accent, while the old one didn't even try. Whether that makes it better or not depends on your point of view.
Rognik the original was still impersonating Keanu reeves, just Keanu Reeves in the matrix, while the broadway actor impersonates Keanu Reeves in bill in teds excellent adventure (which is really annoying)
ok, I’m gonna defend Jason Tam (the new squip). I feel like he shouldn’t get so much hate, he was going based on the book where the squip sounded like Keanu Reeves. His surfer dude vibe through me off at first, but then I just got used to it. If he sang the show in his regular voice I feel like the recording would have been better regarding the squip, if u really listen u can hear some really good stuff. And also there’s a new Jermey (Will Roland), Jake (Britton Smith), Jenna (Tiffany Mann), Squip (Jason Tam). Personally i think that the squip song was better on the original cast recording if ur going based on Gerard’s voice alone, the high notes he had to belt sounded more strained on the obc, the instrumentals have improved tho. My friends saw the show and said his voice sounded better live, so idk what happened there. Sorry I did not mean to rant but I had to say that. 💙
Obscure Ace he’s supposed to look *and* sound like Keanu. it gives me a HUGE book throwback to the description of the SQUIP’s voice in the book and Jason was given instructions to do the Keanu voice.
I really agree with the things you said about how the instrumentals were so much better in the new album and I didn’t really vibe with Jason Tam’s interpretation of the Squip. Eric Morris was much more mature, manipulative, and scary. I think Jason could’ve made it work if he went with something like Aaron Tveit’s Gabe in Next to Normal, but I guess we get what we get
Let me preface this by saying that I was initially wary of Loser Geek Whatever. But after thinking more about it, trying to see things solely from Jeremy's perspective, and taking into account the dialogue and song changes for the Broadway production, I have come to appreciate the song as it is. And I will try hard to properly articulate why below: My major takeaway from Loser Geek Whatever is Jeremy's self-loathing ("The problem has always been me!") and it's why I understand its place in the show. We don't really get that while listening to the other songs where yes, he talks about being bullied, not being popular, and not being a presence enough for the girl he likes to notice him. I especially like it that when things start getting out of control, Jeremy yells at the Squip "You were supposed to fix me!" because deep down he thinks that he is a problem and it's the major, if not THE reason as to why he took the Squip in the first place. Jeremy, at the top of the show, asks "Why can't someone just help me out?" We see Michael do this but basing on how Jeremy reacts to the admittedly passive and valid advice (2PG is Michael telling Jeremy to just wait a couple more years and they'll be good), it's not as successful as it would be for another person. Contrast that to a Squip that outright tells him that "his operating system is outdated" (this feeds into the thought that there IS something wrong with him) and that if he just follows all of the Squip's directions, he will be fixed. Granted, I have some minor issues with the song, structure and melody-wise, but overall it's a good song that gives a bit more depth to Jeremy's character (and the overarching story, in general --- by not making everything seem superficial) and leads us nicely enough to the darker tone of Act 2. And it gives the sense that Jeremy knows what he's bound to lose and that he actually hesitates, as opposed to the quick turnaround in the OCR (this makes the "optic nerve blocking on" and consequently, MITB hit harder too, at least for me). But then again, there's that deep self-hatred gnawing at the back of his mind. Even in his friendship with Michael, he thinks himself as lesser (hence, wanting to be Player 1 for once). Was it selfish? Yes. Was it justified? In Jeremy's eyes, yes. He wanted to get better (and who doesn't want to be better?) Was it the right decision in the grander scheme of things? Of course not and because of it, people got hurt. But then again, hindsight is 20/20 and them dark thoughts aren't exactly conducive for making the right judgement calls. Apologies for the rambling but this is just my convulated way of saying that: 1. I respect your opinion and can definitely see why you would think that; 2. LGW does have some merit; and 3. Jeremy needs better coping mechanisms and support systems. Michael is trying (and at the beginning, he really was the only one) but man, Mr. Heere...I know he's got problems of his own that seemingly go beyond just his wife leaving him but they're unfortunately not addressed --- Jeremy will likely learn these things as he grows older AND Voices In My Head shows us a glimpse of that (and Mr. Heere starting to get his act together), thankfully! BTW, I appreciate the honest reviews on the other songs. I concur with some but the new orchestrations during The Pitiful Children is just too good for me to ignore hah! Oh, and I know people have been mentioning that Jason Tam is trying to be Keanu Reeves but it should be clarified that he's imitating the "Bill and Ted" version, specifically the Evil Robot version of Ted. It's a very good reference albeit a little to deep of a reference and I only knew of this because I have a habit of watching old-school movies (that's the "Michael" part of me right there hah).
10/10 worth the read. I feel like this musical was made for the mario generation to learn how to relate to their kids. You can tell the book was written by an adult trying to think like a teen
I love loser geek whatever because of Jeremys perspective He's not just trying to be cool he wants to be fixed and I love that It's not just for being popular he thinks something's wrong with him Though many people hate it because they think it just shows how selfish he is I lowkey don't understand that thinking
_i mainly love the first one and i mainly listen to the first soundtrack...like before i watched this. and i love will connoly's voice so much....fan girl timeee_
thejerebear I respectfully disagree cause I think Will Roland’s interpretation has more emotion especially through the falsetto but I totally see where you’re coming from
I really hate how they cut like a minute of the squip song Edit: how do you choose between what version of Michael in the bathroom is your favorite that's like asking who's your favorite child
I agree with a lot of the things said in the video BUT: 1. The OBC Recording isn't a cash grab. When a musical gets to Broadway, it's tradition to make a new recording specifically for being on Broadway. 2. The SQUIP is supposed to sound like Keanu Reeves. In my opinion, Jason Tam does a great impression of Reeves even if it doesn't sound as good as the SQUIP used to.
@@vanfleetjk Exactly, the argument that the old squip sounds more evil is invalid because if you thing about the new squip is manipulating Jeremy more which is more evil.
I think the old BMC Michael in the Bathroom is a definite win. 1 - George NAILED that “I wanna dance with somebody!” In the old one and nothing can replace it. 2 - The really quick pace is how it was supposed to be. I think the old one captured the fact he was literally having a panic attack when the old one was way too slow to capture Michael’s emotion. I’m surprised that you evened it out. I think overall both albums are pretty good but I agree with the Squip thing. He’s a good singer, but the speaking voice and the choice of Keanu Reeves was just not a good choice in my opinion.
Okay am I the only one who actually really prefers the instrumentations on the original recording? I know they’re a lot better and more developed on the new one, but the original had this kind of edgy, almost punk rock vibe to it that I really loved. It’s the same issue I have with the original Heathers Cast Recording versus the new London one. Idk, maybe I’m just really emo 😂
@@crystalvitagliano6381 YES. For example in "A guy that i'de kinda be into", the palms on the new one are sweet and all, but the guitar on the old one is just awesome.
I shall join this cult. Like I feel like the new ones are a bit TOO tech-like for me. I I think the original one is catchier just because of the fact that they’re a mix of the tech and a normal vibe. Which is kind of like the two sides of the show. One is the technology known as The SQUIP while the other is just teens in high school.
The lyrics have changed slightly, they have like 4 new cast members (and mind you they only have like 10 cast members), the characters have their own development, the instruments have changed, and a few new songs/instrumentals have been added. Not to mention the actors who are still there from Two River Theatre started playing their characters in 2014 or 2015 (forgive me. I can't remember which one). This gives them a better idea of their character in the Original Broadway Cast album compared to the Original Cast Recording The characters who are played by new actors are Squip- Jason Tam Jake- Britton Smith Jenna- Tiffany Rolan Jeremy- Will Roland Creepy Stockboy/Mr. Reyes/ Mr. Heere- Jason "SweetTooth" Williams (Did I miss anyone? I don't think I did. If I did please add them on)
Hey, your opinon is cool! I prefer OG squip since I prefer the more menacing voice, but Jason Tam is good too! You can like him if u want. lots of ppl do
I like the new Squip but my opinion he sounds like he tries to sound so evil but ends up sounding adorable and cringey. But hey, it's your opinion and mine. I'm just stating mine too. :)
I absolutely love both, I think I might prefer Eric William Morris' singing a little more, but Jason Tam has my heart, I love the new pitiful children, both versions are just a bit different because the decided to make him actually sound like Keanu Reeves.
From Eric William Morris' interview: Deadline: This coming spring, a show that you were long associated with, Be More Chill, will finally arrive on Broadway. You were involved in the original production at the Two River Theater in New Jersey [Morris played the Squip]… Morris: I got offered this role in King Kong in January and about two months later I was having a drink with Joe Iconis, who’s the composer for Be More Chill and is one of my best friends, and he was like Hey, so what are you doing this summer? And I was like I’m going to be in King Kong. He’s like oh, shit, Be More Chill’s going Off Broadway. It was one of those wonderful things to happen to both of us but something where I was like God, I wish I could go along on that journey as well. Just total conflict of time, but it’s been such a dream come true for everybody involved to watch that show grow and to now be making its way to Broadway. The cast album, which is the thing that blew up online and has like 100 million [streams], that’s me playing the Squip. *** So that's why, if anyone is wondering. Ughh, what I wouldn't give to see EWM as The SQUIP again! The only thing I like about the OBC album is Loser Geek Whatever. >
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Jason Tam actually doesn't sound like he appears in the musical most of the time. The reason he sounds like that is he's trying to imitate Keanu Reeves, because that's who the Squip was trying to be in the first place.
It premieres in 30 min. I’m really excited to hear someone else’s thoughts on the new version. There are things I like, but there are some changes that I can’t honestly say I enjoyed
I definitely feel that. Some of the songs, I find, were very well done, while some of them were a little too different from the original (and I do know that the original is never the same as the Broadway recording, it's just that I wish that they had kept more of the great parts from the original).
Loser Geek whatever is a very important song. You literally get his whole thought process when he shuts out Michael. in the original recording Jeremy just sounds like "i like the squip more then Michael so yeah. But if you listen to the lyrics in loser geek whatever you can see him going between his thoughts. About how his instincts have always led him to a dead end. Seriously it adds so much more to Jeremy! You can hear that he is conflicted and not just sure of his choice. Showing that the squip is SLOWLY changing him. Just my opinion. I will respond to all your comments and feed back!
They should have and could have asked will Connolly to come back as Jeremy. But they wanted more people to come to the show and will Roland was really popular after dear Evan Hansen they chose him without even asking will Connolly
The new S.Q.U.I.P is doing the voice of Keanu Reeves in one of his older movies, I think he was supposed to be a surfer but like idk, it sounds wrong to me
when people say loser geek whatever shouldn't be a song cuz it doesn't do anything to the plot like BRU i could say the EXACT same thing about i love play rehearsal or micheal in the bathroom all 3 don't do anything for the plot they're just there to go more in dept about the characters emotions
NOOOOO I LOVE JASON TAM’S SQUIP!!! I can understand why some people may not like his voice, but I for one love his Keanu Reeves surfer dude kind of vibe 😂
Exactly! Yes, he's supposed to be manipulative and evil, but he's also supposed to be chill and helpful in the beginning. I feel like I would listen to Jason Tam's Squip before I would Eric's. Eric's just immediately comes off as bad. Jason's comes off as a bit of an ass even in the beginning, but he still sounds like he's trying to "help" Jeremy.
Regan Spinks It doesn't sound right, breaks all engagement with the audience due to the ridiculousness of the show. Jason has an amazing voice but the surfer voice doesn't sound like Keanu and is just horrible
I don’t know about the other two, but the second Heathers album was the West End version with a completely different cast, so personally I think that was understandable.
@@themythicalone6916 mhm! I personally like Damon as Orpheus more but based on clips I've seen, Reeve seems really good too!!! And I'm sure Eva is just as good as Nabiyah, if not better!!! And I'm excited to hear the new fates. And Andrè!!! I'm so excited.
1:30 HEY HEY HEY,, MICHAEL'S GAY MOMS IS A VEEERRRY IMPORTANT CHANGE!!! Edit: Also switching out Will Connolly for Will Roland is kinda big because they sound COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!!!
I tried really hard to love the new Be More Chill album. It was all I listened too for the entire month it came out. But then I listened to the original again and it’s just so much better. Even if the background music is better in the new album, the old one will always win for me.
@@madisonlaw-mcleod8155no ya there’s an intervew and george is sayin how he’s gotten to explore more and get more into michael the caracyer on brodway loek hes grown into michael i love both verson of michael in thr batjrom bit imma have to go with the og verson
Honestly, I like the old one more. The squip sounds like a high surfer dude, but maybe if I actually saw the recent one live I would have a different opinion. Honestly tho it would have been way worse without Gerard as rich again and George as Michael again.
I think that Michael in the OBC was more for fan service. Like there were parts where they made him like, more gay, (if that makes sense) but it didn’t go with Michael’s character it was just to please the audience
Can't wait! There are definitely some changes I loveeeee about the new recording, but there some things I prefer from the original recording as well! I wanna see other BMC nerds' opinions too lol
@@dmay6637 I read the bmc book recently and Jason tam is a lot more similar to the book Squip than Eric William Morris. But I like Eric’s singing and Jason’s acting
I honestly prefer the writing of the Broadway version. The lyrics feel more refined and the production is on point. But the original has a better cast.
I appreciate the different ways everyone approached their character. I really liked the extra video game sounds they added in the OBC vers of Two-Player Game. I also love the new vers of Do You Wanna Ride + Do You Wanna Hang bc it somehow makes me less uncomfortable to listen to than the OG soundtrack (ik those songs are supposed to be sultry but it just makes me uncomfortable and I usually skip it on the original recording, but I actually look forward to it on the broadway one!). I also looove Jenna’s vocals in The Smartphone Hour. Additionally, I liked the additional songs of Sync Up and Loser, Geek, Whatever (although the way Jeremy goes rlly high pitched on “geek” kinda irks me but that’s just a tiny personal thing) I was, like everyone else, taken aback at the new Squip’s voice, but like I said earlier, I see how he was trying to approach the role in a new way and I appreciate it. But I do miss the “just take me inside you” in Upgrade and the whole “picture this” verse in The Squip Song.
Am I the only one who misses the ending of Upgrade from the first album? I just loved the intensity and the “upgrade, upgrade, upgrade!”. They completely cut it out and brought in new versus . Idk it was my favorite part of the song bc it made my heart race
Just saying that Jason Tam (the new SQUIP) actually has a really nice voice, he’s doing an impression of Keanu Reeves. It’s very annoying at first but the more I listened to it the more I liked it. Also it made me a little upset that you gave Guy That I’d Kinda Be Into(Reprise) to the old one when it wasn’t even on the old album...
So to me I like Michael in the Bathroom the original version better. They are both good. But I think it was meant to show how is going through a panic attack and feeling so many different things at once. Both good tho.
The new SQUIP is probably the most controversial topic after “does pineapple belong on pizza” (it totally does) In my opinion, I like Jason’s job as the SQUIP. I do wish he sounded less like a high surfer dude though. Also some of the lyric changes I don’t really like. Specifically in upgrade and pitiful children. Loser Geek Whatever and Sync Up I feel add a bit more depth to the characters themselves. Sure, Loser Geek Whatever is basically a longer version of that part of Upgrade but it definitely brings out Jeremy's thought process about the upgrade. Also I heckin’ love the song. Jeremy and Christine don’t seem as forced, Christine is so much cuter, and can we just talk about the freaking instrumentals? They are AMAZING. Sorry just a complete theater nerd talking about broadway like the geek I am. I can get like this often. I’m passionate a lot. Thanks for reading a random review in the comments section of UA-cam!
i didn't like the broadway cast when i first saw videos of it, but i saw it back in april and it really surprised me! i absolutely loved it! will roland, who was my least favourite of the cast when i originally saw videos, was actually incredible (and i now adore him as jeremy, though don't get me wrong, will connolly is also incredible) and jason tam was killer as the squip. every new cast member was just as incredible as the respectable cast members they replaced. i really do recommend giving the broadway show a chance in a sense where,, try to think of it as a separate thing rather than a comparison to its original!
My hot take: I was good with your decisions until you said they are exactly the same. I feel like they are almost completely different except MITB. Take this from someone who has listened to it many many many times. I didn’t hear you mention it, but they added a lot more dialogue. If you have listened to the original audio bootleg or the first 35 minutes of the actual video bootleg, both for the TRT production, some of the stuff like the more than survive reprise has always been in the show, just not in the cast album. I don’t like how they changed the dialogue at the lockers during more than survive, I feel like the old one feels more, iconic. That part felt like they didn’t need to change it at all. The Squip Song was ok, they took out the whole ‘picture this’ part, but besides that it’s fine. I’m actually completely thrilled about Jason Tam as the new Squip, I do like Eric William Morris more, but I don’t think the way they portray the new Squip is as bad as everyone’s saying. It just seems like everyone is overreacting to it. I absolutely loved how they added that first new bit to Be More Chill Pt. 1. I find myself listening to it all time, plus I love the little ‘aw’ from Jeremy after the Squip says that everything about him is terrible. Will Roland’s portrayal of Jeremy is more sad to me and I love it. The new Do You Wanna Ride personally has to go to the original, my only nitpick is that at the end of the new version, Brooke’s ‘piiiiiiIIIIiIiIiIinkberry’ felt so weird. I know she’s actually trying to impress Jeremy more or something in the new one, but I just liked how her last note in the original was legitimately good. Sync Up was pretty good mostly because of how they showed more of the characters actual personality. Upgrade was really good, it’s still going to take some time for me to get used to the whole ‘I’m tired of being the person that everyone thinks that I am’ thing, but again, it adds to the characters. I must strongly disagree about Loser Geek Whatever, it is honestly my new favorite song (more on that soon), and I’m even auditioning with it for my next show!! I really love it and I think it actually DOES serve a purpose in the musical. It was put in because I think most people didn’t seem to get that Jeremy didn’t just straight up want to hurt Michael. Most people just assumed he’s just messed up like that. But this song explains more of his inner turmoil and self-doubt and how it’s been building up so much that he can’t contain it anymore, which is why he feels like the Squip is only other option. He doesn’t want to go back to hating himself as much as he did. How he still felt alone even with Michael by his side. I could talk about this song for hours but this comment is long enough. Halloween was really really good, the new bridge they added was the cherry on top. Do You Wanna Hang felt more real and I loved it so much. I liked the original Michael in the Bathroom better. I noticed the slowness in the new one too, but also I could hear that he said ‘bathroom’ really weird. The way he said it was just…weird. I can’t explain it. But that’s why I like the original better. The Smartphone Hour was done better in the new one, it felt more lively. The Pants Song? MUCH more emotional in the newer one. Almost had me to tears. Even though they had the perfect opportunity to add more of Michael’s burning stuff dialogue but didn’t. Now, The Pitiful Children used to be my absolute favorite song too, but as you said, the original did it better. But it’s not because I don’t like Jason’s voice, I love it in fact!!! But what really made me dislike it was how they essentially changed almost all the lyrics, like we get it. Jeremy likes Christine. WE KNOW. YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY THAT THE ENTIRE SONG. I also don’t like the whole LONG opera type sing-y bit they added in. It takes me out of the song completely. I refuse to listen to the new one as well. The Play also has to go to the original. I don’t like how they took out, ‘my Squip says I can make it all the way to Broadway!’ and other things, but I also liked how they added some dialogue. Everything else I liked and had no opinions about. I think that’s it. Hopefully.
I disagree, they absolutely butchered the instrumentation in the broadway recording. It doesn’t sound horrible but they added way too many different and overlapping layers of extra sounds that didn’t need to be there. The original be more chill is honestly one of my favorite albums of all time and it’s because of how you can hear each individual instrument and how it plays its part in the song. Each instrument and layer of sound serves a purpose and just stands out so much. And It’s because of how simple everything is. The hooks and melodies are already so infectious and catchy by default they only needed so many guitars, percussions, and synths with each of them having their own impact in the song to really make the music pop. In the new album they had way too many new instruments unnecessarily overlapping to the point where a lot of the songs just feel so watered down and a lot less vibrant. They overdid it. And it makes me really sad because be more chill has a sound a lot of musicals don’t have. It’s so iconic and it makes me feel that instruments like the Theremin were literally MADE for this musical. This is just my opinion though! (Omg I feel so late coming to this video I’m srry)
I’m pretty sure sync up replaced Be More Chill Pt 3 and also CAN WE DISCUSS THE NEW LYRICS IN UPGRADE! The characterisation is SO GOOOD!!! EDIT: It kinda replaces More Than Survive Reprise like the new MTS Reprise is half and sync up takes the other half like the head to drama practise with Christine bit.
I AM SO GODDAMN HAPPY THAT YOU ARE NOT BLAMING THE FUCKING ACTORS! because literally everyone is bashing Will Rolland or Jason Tam, and they’re just doing their job! Like yeah, you don’t like Jason Tam as the squip BUT you’re not blaming the actor, you’re blaming the producers because of bad casting! I’m happy that you get that it isn’t the actors fault and they’re just preforming the best that they can!
Michael in the bathroom is supposed to be fast and slow. Fast when he's freaking out, slow when he's more sad. I have no other words to explain it, without going through the song..
Dude, I completely agree with everything you said about the squip! Like, the actor himself is a great singer and stuff, but the weird accent they made him speak in the entire show is just so weird. The old squip was amazing, kind of like a quiet 'I'm only here to help you but I will backstab you instantly lol' and just so evil and awesome. The new one really ruined it a little, The Pitiful children went from my second favorite (Cause Micheal in the bathroom is of course number 1) to one of my least favorite because of this. All in all, Great video dude! Keep it up! Also gentle reminder this is just my opinion, everyones opinion is valid, please don't kill me-
*very* unpopular opinion: i actually really like Jason Tam (new album) as the SQUIP. He might sound like the high turtle from Nemo, but I just like him ALOT!? anyone else?
George is better with emotions in the Broadway but he's better in the original cast. All in all I like the original cast. All in all.and I LOVE GEORGE SALAZAR. So our opinion are very different
I ACCIDENTALLY COMPARED THE REPRISE OF A GUY THAT I’D KINDA BE INTO TO THE OG ALBUM EVEN IF IT ISNT THERE
sorry my bad for some reason my brain really thought there was one 😅 guess that means I like them equally now
Lmao i notice it so many times hehe..
Nobodys perfect lol
Yah I really didn't like the new squip he didnt sound menacing at all
InReelLife Didn’t you give a guy that I’d kinda be into to the OC side? Making the OBC win 11 to 8?
Great video. I agree with most of your points. But while I agree that the old Squip was much better in the OBC, they might have replaced him not because they wanted a new Squip, but because Eric might have been busy with another show. As far as the 'surfer dude' voice, which I personally don't like, is supposed to capture Keanu Reeves.
Edit: You don't like them equally because the BC had 10 while OBC had 8 (Because of Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into Reprise)
@@littlefoxboy No because he skipped songs that weren't in both albums. So it's 10-8
"It sounds a lot more rich."
....IT'S FROM JAPAAAAAAAAAAAANNN
Domi's drawings, I was literally going to comment that.
“Iv been talking so long Michael already LEFT THE BATHROOM”
I'm dead 🤣
5:16
I don't despise the new squip but I prefer the old one. I have respect for the actor though for having the balls to act out a brand new squip when the fandom is so used to the old one, he also is so passionate and happy about playing this character.
Thank you! Jason needs to be commended for his perseverance with the character.
But also it’s more of the director and producers decision to keep the accent the whole way through.
Same... except I think that Jason Tam was trying to do a Keanu Reeves impression...
I only really like two things about the show Will Roland and Geroge Salzlar (yes i know Geroge was in the old one but in this version it feels like he put more emotion into micheal cough *micheal in the bathroom* cough and the same with will roland
Jason is really eccentric and energetic during the musical
I love the new squip
it’s not just one character change, half of the cast are new.
Only Squip, Jake, Jenna, and Jeremy. Will Roland was supposed to be the OG Jeremy but he couldn't because he was on Dear Evan Hansen.
@@rskyem You forgot to count Mr. Heere/Mr. Reyes there. That makes 5/10 performers.
Rognik no, he’s the same. Still played by Jason Sweetooth
CarThuM GOd GirL The OG Mr Heere etc was played by Paul Whitty
More important topic: Sweetooth is actually his real name?!
Wow, actual pros and cons instead of saying "THE NEW ONE SUCKS" or "THE OLD ONE IS BAD"
Yep, that's why I love this channel.
Yes. A lot of people have very strong opinions either way, but don’t really know why. This is comprehensive and balanced
"It sounds alot more rich"
*RICH SET A FIRE AND HE BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!*
Wooah oh~
Ava C yes
One thing on new Squip, he was supposed to sound like Keanu Reeves. Though I'm not a fan of it. Just wanted to clarify
Looking for someone to comment that. I don't necessarily like it, but then the story adds up better
@@Sebastian-of4ln yeah same heere
@@Dissociated_dolly I love you
@@rskyem 😃💄🐾
Samee. I'm not a fan of this new SQUIP, but that's just that I dislike his voice.
In Michael in the Bathroom they lowered the pitch of ‘Michael flying solo’ which was really cool and I think made the vibe more angsty
You should compare Original Cast Recoding Heathers vs. the new recording Heathers!
luckyduck1000 there’s a new heathers??!?
Gabriella O’Brien yeah the West-End recording with Carrie Hope Fletcher
New Heather's soundtrack? Ew, nothing can compare to the original.
Jazz face absolutely agreed! That’s why I want to see his opinion!
I just listened to like the first song and it sucks
Although new squip sounds like a surfer dude when talking his vocals SLAP
I think the new Squip was trying to better imitate a Keanu Reeves accent, while the old one didn't even try. Whether that makes it better or not depends on your point of view.
@rognik I know I was just saying if he has a flaw I think that would be it
Rognik the original was still impersonating Keanu reeves, just Keanu Reeves in the matrix, while the broadway actor impersonates Keanu Reeves in bill in teds excellent adventure (which is really annoying)
I hate that surfer dude voice, it’s so annoying 😂
I’m sorry but I fucking hatteee the new squip
ok, I’m gonna defend Jason Tam (the new squip). I feel like he shouldn’t get so much hate, he was going based on the book where the squip sounded like Keanu Reeves. His surfer dude vibe through me off at first, but then I just got used to it. If he sang the show in his regular voice I feel like the recording would have been better regarding the squip, if u really listen u can hear some really good stuff. And also there’s a new Jermey (Will Roland), Jake (Britton Smith), Jenna (Tiffany Mann), Squip (Jason Tam). Personally i think that the squip song was better on the original cast recording if ur going based on Gerard’s voice alone, the high notes he had to belt sounded more strained on the obc, the instrumentals have improved tho. My friends saw the show and said his voice sounded better live, so idk what happened there.
Sorry I did not mean to rant but I had to say that. 💙
Also Mr Heere is now played by Jason ‘SweetTooth’ Williams
I also saw it live and I will say that in live it is amazing with the vocals
Hangfire Oakwood u mean Mr Heere and all the other grown males in the show 😂
Also Jason is rlly good as Mr. Heere
thatweirdgirl :3 in be more chill part 1 when he said hey hamlet be more chill he had a little laugh when he said chill and i found it really fitting😂
Jason is actually a wonderful singer. Its just they told him to do a Keanu Reeves voice bc Jeremy says he looks like Keanu Reeves.
ElderPoptarts101
That's the thing that annoys me,, LOOKS not SOUNDS. Of course in the book it's sound but this is the musical and it's not the same
Obscure Ace he’s supposed to look *and* sound like Keanu. it gives me a HUGE book throwback to the description of the SQUIP’s voice in the book and Jason was given instructions to do the Keanu voice.
I really agree with the things you said about how the instrumentals were so much better in the new album and I didn’t really vibe with Jason Tam’s interpretation of the Squip. Eric Morris was much more mature, manipulative, and scary. I think Jason could’ve made it work if he went with something like Aaron Tveit’s Gabe in Next to Normal, but I guess we get what we get
i agree. jasons squip was still really good tho
He was so good in King Kong though
Let me preface this by saying that I was initially wary of Loser Geek Whatever. But after thinking more about it, trying to see things solely from Jeremy's perspective, and taking into account the dialogue and song changes for the Broadway production, I have come to appreciate the song as it is. And I will try hard to properly articulate why below:
My major takeaway from Loser Geek Whatever is Jeremy's self-loathing ("The problem has always been me!") and it's why I understand its place in the show. We don't really get that while listening to the other songs where yes, he talks about being bullied, not being popular, and not being a presence enough for the girl he likes to notice him. I especially like it that when things start getting out of control, Jeremy yells at the Squip "You were supposed to fix me!" because deep down he thinks that he is a problem and it's the major, if not THE reason as to why he took the Squip in the first place.
Jeremy, at the top of the show, asks "Why can't someone just help me out?" We see Michael do this but basing on how Jeremy reacts to the admittedly passive and valid advice (2PG is Michael telling Jeremy to just wait a couple more years and they'll be good), it's not as successful as it would be for another person. Contrast that to a Squip that outright tells him that "his operating system is outdated" (this feeds into the thought that there IS something wrong with him) and that if he just follows all of the Squip's directions, he will be fixed.
Granted, I have some minor issues with the song, structure and melody-wise, but overall it's a good song that gives a bit more depth to Jeremy's character (and the overarching story, in general --- by not making everything seem superficial) and leads us nicely enough to the darker tone of Act 2.
And it gives the sense that Jeremy knows what he's bound to lose and that he actually hesitates, as opposed to the quick turnaround in the OCR (this makes the "optic nerve blocking on" and consequently, MITB hit harder too, at least for me). But then again, there's that deep self-hatred gnawing at the back of his mind. Even in his friendship with Michael, he thinks himself as lesser (hence, wanting to be Player 1 for once).
Was it selfish? Yes. Was it justified? In Jeremy's eyes, yes. He wanted to get better (and who doesn't want to be better?) Was it the right decision in the grander scheme of things? Of course not and because of it, people got hurt. But then again, hindsight is 20/20 and them dark thoughts aren't exactly conducive for making the right judgement calls.
Apologies for the rambling but this is just my convulated way of saying that: 1. I respect your opinion and can definitely see why you would think that; 2. LGW does have some merit; and 3. Jeremy needs better coping mechanisms and support systems. Michael is trying (and at the beginning, he really was the only one) but man, Mr. Heere...I know he's got problems of his own that seemingly go beyond just his wife leaving him but they're unfortunately not addressed --- Jeremy will likely learn these things as he grows older AND Voices In My Head shows us a glimpse of that (and Mr. Heere starting to get his act together), thankfully!
BTW, I appreciate the honest reviews on the other songs. I concur with some but the new orchestrations during The Pitiful Children is just too good for me to ignore hah!
Oh, and I know people have been mentioning that Jason Tam is trying to be Keanu Reeves but it should be clarified that he's imitating the "Bill and Ted" version, specifically the Evil Robot version of Ted. It's a very good reference albeit a little to deep of a reference and I only knew of this because I have a habit of watching old-school movies (that's the "Michael" part of me right there hah).
EXACTLY. Giving jeremy more time to decide and giving us his inner thoughts during upgrade was a great character moment idk why he doesn't like it
10/10 worth the read. I feel like this musical was made for the mario generation to learn how to relate to their kids. You can tell the book was written by an adult trying to think like a teen
I love loser geek whatever because of Jeremys perspective
He's not just trying to be cool he wants to be fixed and I love that
It's not just for being popular he thinks something's wrong with him
Though many people hate it because they think it just shows how selfish he is
I lowkey don't understand that thinking
When I first heard the squip I paused it, stared at a wall, took in a deep breath, and said “HE’S A DUDEBRO”
it’s from japan I did the same thing except in my head.
BAHAHAH YES
_i mainly love the first one and i mainly listen to the first soundtrack...like before i watched this. and i love will connoly's voice so much....fan girl timeee_
Yeah I don’t really like Will Rolands voice as Jeremy.
Finally, people who have my opinion and aren’t rude. Yaaaaay!!!
@@miguelhernandez2750 ayyeeeee
thejerebear I respectfully disagree cause I think Will Roland’s interpretation has more emotion especially through the falsetto but I totally see where you’re coming from
Hangfire Oakwood I mean, ik it wasn’t directed towards me but I’m not denying more emotion. I just prefer conolly’s portrayal of Jeremy and his voice.
I really hate how they cut like a minute of the squip song
Edit: how do you choose between what version of Michael in the bathroom is your favorite that's like asking who's your favorite child
SO REAL
I do like two player game in the OBC -
BOYF RIENDS
the best ship! ❤️💙
Boyf riends richjake pinkberry
yeah, i don’t like boyf riends
Zag XC me too i hate it
well im a person I know, they don’t seem like they would be good together at all. Just friends is better.
I agree with a lot of the things said in the video BUT:
1. The OBC Recording isn't a cash grab. When a musical gets to Broadway, it's tradition to make a new recording specifically for being on Broadway.
2. The SQUIP is supposed to sound like Keanu Reeves. In my opinion, Jason Tam does a great impression of Reeves even if it doesn't sound as good as the SQUIP used to.
The squip is different bc they want to make him sound like Keanu Reeves
Jeremy Hëere They did a bad job.
@@mimij3870 Strongly disagree
@@kincbrlue7947 I strongly agree with you I love be more chill part 1 bc of the new squip which is the best😻
@@vanfleetjk Exactly, the argument that the old squip sounds more evil is invalid because if you thing about the new squip is manipulating Jeremy more which is more evil.
Haters Say It's Fake
They both have the same objectives and both manipulate?
Your argument is invalid
I think the old BMC Michael in the Bathroom is a definite win.
1 - George NAILED that “I wanna dance with somebody!” In the old one and nothing can replace it.
2 - The really quick pace is how it was supposed to be. I think the old one captured the fact he was literally having a panic attack when the old one was way too slow to capture Michael’s emotion.
I’m surprised that you evened it out. I think overall both albums are pretty good but I agree with the Squip thing. He’s a good singer, but the speaking voice and the choice of Keanu Reeves was just not a good choice in my opinion.
Okay am I the only one who actually really prefers the instrumentations on the original recording? I know they’re a lot better and more developed on the new one, but the original had this kind of edgy, almost punk rock vibe to it that I really loved. It’s the same issue I have with the original Heathers Cast Recording versus the new London one. Idk, maybe I’m just really emo 😂
Regan Spinks, no. I prefer it too.
@@crystalvitagliano6381 YES. For example in "A guy that i'de kinda be into", the palms on the new one are sweet and all, but the guitar on the old one is just awesome.
God I thought I was the only one who like the old instrumentations
I shall join this cult. Like I feel like the new ones are a bit TOO tech-like for me. I I think the original one is catchier just because of the fact that they’re a mix of the tech and a normal vibe. Which is kind of like the two sides of the show. One is the technology known as The SQUIP while the other is just teens in high school.
@@jun033 amen to that
The lyrics have changed slightly, they have like 4 new cast members (and mind you they only have like 10 cast members), the characters have their own development, the instruments have changed, and a few new songs/instrumentals have been added. Not to mention the actors who are still there from Two River Theatre started playing their characters in 2014 or 2015 (forgive me. I can't remember which one). This gives them a better idea of their character in the Original Broadway Cast album compared to the Original Cast Recording
The characters who are played by new actors are
Squip- Jason Tam
Jake- Britton Smith
Jenna- Tiffany Rolan
Jeremy- Will Roland
Creepy Stockboy/Mr. Reyes/ Mr. Heere- Jason "SweetTooth" Williams
(Did I miss anyone? I don't think I did. If I did please add them on)
I know you can hate me for this but...................................
I like Jason Tam's sqip
Let's don't hate people for their opinion, okay?
Hey, your opinon is cool! I prefer OG squip since I prefer the more menacing voice, but Jason Tam is good too! You can like him if u want. lots of ppl do
I like the new Squip but my opinion he sounds like he tries to sound so evil but ends up sounding adorable and cringey. But hey, it's your opinion and mine. I'm just stating mine too. :)
I absolutely love both, I think I might prefer Eric William Morris' singing a little more, but Jason Tam has my heart, I love the new pitiful children, both versions are just a bit different because the decided to make him actually sound like Keanu Reeves.
Lol join the Tam Fam
I like both of them 😂😂
From Eric William Morris' interview:
Deadline: This coming spring, a show that you were long associated with, Be More Chill, will finally arrive on Broadway. You were involved in the original production at the Two River Theater in New Jersey [Morris played the Squip]…
Morris: I got offered this role in King Kong in January and about two months later I was having a drink with Joe Iconis, who’s the composer for Be More Chill and is one of my best friends, and he was like Hey, so what are you doing this summer? And I was like I’m going to be in King Kong. He’s like oh, shit, Be More Chill’s going Off Broadway. It was one of those wonderful things to happen to both of us but something where I was like God, I wish I could go along on that journey as well. Just total conflict of time, but it’s been such a dream come true for everybody involved to watch that show grow and to now be making its way to Broadway.
The cast album, which is the thing that blew up online and has like 100 million [streams], that’s me playing the Squip.
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So that's why, if anyone is wondering. Ughh, what I wouldn't give to see EWM as The SQUIP again! The only thing I like about the OBC album is Loser Geek Whatever. >
I mean like 4 actors changed idk what you’re talking about 😂
Miguel Hernandez 5 actually!
Mophie B. Oh...still proves my point 😂
Miguel Hernandez and they were main characters too 😂
And they were all main characters and it’s a small cast
it was mr.heere/mr.reyes, jake, jeremy, jenna, and..
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This video is so relatable😂 love your channel Stephen!❤
When Be More Chill gets a movie then it will have THREE albums.
New squip alright but new Jenna AMAZING
Crazy Mouse ikr she kills it in smartphone hour
Crazy Mouse agreed
Yea Tiffany Man is the only cast change that I really like
You are my mood 24/7 I love it
@Praise_the_yaoi and I see pidge
I honestly preferred the original recording-
Jason Tam actually doesn't sound like he appears in the musical most of the time. The reason he sounds like that is he's trying to imitate Keanu Reeves, because that's who the Squip was trying to be in the first place.
Ooooooooh I did not know this thanks for telling me!
There's a joke about it in The Squip Enters where he says he can be Beyonce, Batman, a sexy anime cat girl and Jeremy's like 'kEaNU iS fINe, THanKs'
It premieres in 30 min. I’m really excited to hear someone else’s thoughts on the new version. There are things I like, but there are some changes that I can’t honestly say I enjoyed
I definitely feel that. Some of the songs, I find, were very well done, while some of them were a little too different from the original (and I do know that the original is never the same as the Broadway recording, it's just that I wish that they had kept more of the great parts from the original).
"Why does he sound slightly sexy but a lot less menacing?"
I feel the same way. But I still love the new squip (Jason Tam)
Discord Chibi101 if he sounds less menacing, he can be a lot more manipulative, and that’s what I love about it.
Loser Geek whatever is a very important song. You literally get his whole thought process when he shuts out Michael. in the original recording Jeremy just sounds like "i like the squip more then Michael so yeah. But if you listen to the lyrics in loser geek whatever you can see him going between his thoughts. About how his instincts have always led him to a dead end. Seriously it adds so much more to Jeremy! You can hear that he is conflicted and not just sure of his choice. Showing that the squip is SLOWLY changing him. Just my opinion. I will respond to all your comments and feed back!
I am so excited for this video! I love Be More Chill!!! :D
Poor jason tam the hate on him ):
Pink Lasagna Ik Jason Tam deserves way more love. I mean he got casted for a reason
Ikr I love his performance ;w;
I live for Jason tam
Tbh I like Jason Tam more than Eric. Don’t hate me pls I like Eric too
not on him personally, just the way his voice fits into the squip’s role
I wish they had kept Will Connolly as Jeremy. I don’t hate Roland’s performance, it’s just that when I see Will Roland I automatically think KINKY.
They should have and could have asked will Connolly to come back as Jeremy. But they wanted more people to come to the show and will Roland was really popular after dear Evan Hansen they chose him without even asking will Connolly
But can we just take a second to appreciate Rich’s Lisp in the new ‘voices in my head’...just...AAH-
YES
Honestly I liked the new Squip, once you see him live he grows on you
The new S.Q.U.I.P is doing the voice of Keanu Reeves in one of his older movies, I think he was supposed to be a surfer but like idk, it sounds wrong to me
when people say loser geek whatever shouldn't be a song cuz it doesn't do anything to the plot like BRU i could say the EXACT same thing about i love play rehearsal or micheal in the bathroom all 3 don't do anything for the plot they're just there to go more in dept about the characters emotions
NOOOOO I LOVE JASON TAM’S SQUIP!!! I can understand why some people may not like his voice, but I for one love his Keanu Reeves surfer dude kind of vibe 😂
!!!!!!
Regan Spinks same!!
Exactly! Yes, he's supposed to be manipulative and evil, but he's also supposed to be chill and helpful in the beginning. I feel like I would listen to Jason Tam's Squip before I would Eric's. Eric's just immediately comes off as bad. Jason's comes off as a bit of an ass even in the beginning, but he still sounds like he's trying to "help" Jeremy.
Regan Spinks
It doesn't sound right, breaks all engagement with the audience due to the ridiculousness of the show.
Jason has an amazing voice but the surfer voice doesn't sound like Keanu and is just horrible
Regan Spinks I honestly love both, and they both have pros and cons to them, but Jason definitely shows the “chill” part of the squip
I love the first one more tbh.
Same, but I do really like "Sync Up" because it adds something to the musical. I hate the new Pitiful Children though
Grasboompje 100% agree
Same
Yasss!
ok but let's not act like tiffany mann isn't the superior jenna rolan
"Be More Chill has Squipped all of us, and we aren't doing anything about it, and tbh that's fine with me."
MOOD!
Ayyyyyyyyyyy, I'm early! And, BMC is still relevant!
There’s a lot of other musicals with 2 cast recordings
Great Comet
Hadestown as of June 7
Heathers
I don’t know about the other two, but the second Heathers album was the West End version with a completely different cast, so personally I think that was understandable.
Hadestown has me pumped XD Although I miss the old Orpheus, just by watching clips I know it's still going to be good.
@@themythicalone6916 mhm! I personally like Damon as Orpheus more but based on clips I've seen, Reeve seems really good too!!! And I'm sure Eva is just as good as Nabiyah, if not better!!! And I'm excited to hear the new fates. And Andrè!!! I'm so excited.
@@musicprincess9747 Yeah, I can't wait for the album!
Great comet got 2 because two of the actors changed and it was two lead roles . Broadway just sounds better too
1:30 HEY HEY HEY,, MICHAEL'S GAY MOMS IS A VEEERRRY IMPORTANT CHANGE!!!
Edit: Also switching out Will Connolly for Will Roland is kinda big because they sound COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!!!
.... it’s like the beauty community...
EVERYONE HATES IT
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I tried really hard to love the new Be More Chill album. It was all I listened too for the entire month it came out. But then I listened to the original again and it’s just so much better. Even if the background music is better in the new album, the old one will always win for me.
george salazar sounds so SAD in the broadway version. i don’t know if it was on purpose but I LOVE the hyped up one in the original version
I personally feel that George really grew into Michael but that's just me🤷♀️
@@madisonlaw-mcleod8155no ya there’s an intervew and george is sayin how he’s gotten to explore more and get more into michael the caracyer on brodway loek hes grown into michael i love both verson of michael in thr batjrom bit imma have to go with the og verson
4:27 "why did he sound slightly sexy and slightly menacing?"
Because the fans wanted it?
Literally half of the cast is replaced, thats not just one character lol.
Unpopular opinion: I love the new Squip
DUDE I AGREE WITH YOU
THE NEW SQUIP SOUNDS LIKE A SURFER DUDE LMAO
I honestly hated the Broadway Squip because his Reeves impression was WAY to intense. BUT his singing was 👌👌
InReelLife: the albums r EXACTLY the same
Me: t-the pitiful children is almost coMPLETELY different
Also don't kill me but I prefer the new Jenna （Tiffany Mann）
She's the queen! Her opera aria solo in The Pitiful Children kills me every time!
So do I, I feel like she handled being Jenna better and they gave Jenna more character in the broadway run so she has more to go off of too
"Am I the only one who doesn't like the new squip"
No offense but THANK YOU
Am I the only person that absolutely loves the new album?
Nooo! I love it more than my life and there are so many changes so it wasn't unnecessary!!!
No I love it too much more than the original recording
It's so good! I still love the original but I really only listen to the new one now
@@kay_jello me too❤️😍
“Like, one actor changed!!”
Me:*glances over at the 5 actors that replaced the OGs.*
Also me:...y e a h o k a y -
Honestly, I like the old one more. The squip sounds like a high surfer dude, but maybe if I actually saw the recent one live I would have a different opinion. Honestly tho it would have been way worse without Gerard as rich again and George as Michael again.
I think that Michael in the OBC was more for fan service. Like there were parts where they made him like, more gay, (if that makes sense) but it didn’t go with Michael’s character it was just to please the audience
But gerards Rich was still amazing
Eric William Morris is the one true SQUIP!!!
YESSSS
YASSSS
Saw him in King Kong he’s fricking amazing
The Pants Song is soooooo adorable and pure
_diss Jason Tam one more time I swear_
Can't wait! There are definitely some changes I loveeeee about the new recording, but there some things I prefer from the original recording as well! I wanna see other BMC nerds' opinions too lol
I'm sorry but Jason Tam is so good as the SQUIP and you can fight me lol. Jk but I love him as the SQUIP.
@@dmay6637 I read the bmc book recently and Jason tam is a lot more similar to the book Squip than Eric William Morris. But I like Eric’s singing and Jason’s acting
I honestly prefer the writing of the Broadway version. The lyrics feel more refined and the production is on point. But the original has a better cast.
Can you PLZZZZ do How everyone reacts to Hairspray (Btw am I the only one who wants this video to happen?)
Rodrigo Fabian yes plz
Omg yesss you should compare the OG Heathers with the West End version :)
YESSSSSS
I appreciate the different ways everyone approached their character. I really liked the extra video game sounds they added in the OBC vers of Two-Player Game. I also love the new vers of Do You Wanna Ride + Do You Wanna Hang bc it somehow makes me less uncomfortable to listen to than the OG soundtrack (ik those songs are supposed to be sultry but it just makes me uncomfortable and I usually skip it on the original recording, but I actually look forward to it on the broadway one!).
I also looove Jenna’s vocals in The Smartphone Hour. Additionally, I liked the additional songs of Sync Up and Loser, Geek, Whatever (although the way Jeremy goes rlly high pitched on “geek” kinda irks me but that’s just a tiny personal thing)
I was, like everyone else, taken aback at the new Squip’s voice, but like I said earlier, I see how he was trying to approach the role in a new way and I appreciate it. But I do miss the “just take me inside you” in Upgrade and the whole “picture this” verse in The Squip Song.
Am I the only one who misses the ending of Upgrade from the first album? I just loved the intensity and the “upgrade, upgrade, upgrade!”. They completely cut it out and brought in new versus . Idk it was my favorite part of the song bc it made my heart race
"They changed a few lyrics"
Upgrade:Am I a joke to you?
Jason Tam’s voice tho, IT SLAPPSSSSS.
Just saying that Jason Tam (the new SQUIP) actually has a really nice voice, he’s doing an impression of Keanu Reeves. It’s very annoying at first but the more I listened to it the more I liked it.
Also it made me a little upset that you gave Guy That I’d Kinda Be Into(Reprise) to the old one when it wasn’t even on the old album...
I completely forgot 😅 accidentally compared the reprise and the original to the original in the first album my bad!
It was, just not on the album- look up “Jeremy’s Confession BMC” on UA-cam
So to me I like Michael in the Bathroom the original version better. They are both good. But I think it was meant to show how is going through a panic attack and feeling so many different things at once. Both good tho.
Also you could’ve compared Sync Up to More Than Survive (Reprise) from the original one because a lot of the elements are the same.
i literally made an animation comparing both the old be more chill part 1 to the new one XDDD
Loser Geek Whatever made me feel like they were trying to make the squip be more impressive and god-like
Art_Junk
They're just fleshing Jeremy out as a character
The new SQUIP is probably the most controversial topic after “does pineapple belong on pizza” (it totally does)
In my opinion, I like Jason’s job as the SQUIP. I do wish he sounded less like a high surfer dude though.
Also some of the lyric changes I don’t really like. Specifically in upgrade and pitiful children. Loser Geek Whatever and Sync Up I feel add a bit more depth to the characters themselves. Sure, Loser Geek Whatever is basically a longer version of that part of Upgrade but it definitely brings out Jeremy's thought process about the upgrade. Also I heckin’ love the song. Jeremy and Christine don’t seem as forced, Christine is so much cuter, and can we just talk about the freaking instrumentals? They are AMAZING.
Sorry just a complete theater nerd talking about broadway like the geek I am. I can get like this often. I’m passionate a lot. Thanks for reading a random review in the comments section of UA-cam!
I feel like Will Roland sang with more emotion but I generally liked Will Connolly’s voice better. I honestly don’t really know why.
“What were they going for when they got the new squip?”
Me: Surfer Dude
6:36 I think it’s pronounced “shoe” or something. I heard it on George’s Instagram
i didn't like the broadway cast when i first saw videos of it, but i saw it back in april and it really surprised me! i absolutely loved it! will roland, who was my least favourite of the cast when i originally saw videos, was actually incredible (and i now adore him as jeremy, though don't get me wrong, will connolly is also incredible) and jason tam was killer as the squip. every new cast member was just as incredible as the respectable cast members they replaced. i really do recommend giving the broadway show a chance in a sense where,, try to think of it as a separate thing rather than a comparison to its original!
My hot take: I was good with your decisions until you said they are exactly the same. I feel like they are almost completely different except MITB. Take this from someone who has listened to it many many many times. I didn’t hear you mention it, but they added a lot more dialogue. If you have listened to the original audio bootleg or the first 35 minutes of the actual video bootleg, both for the TRT production, some of the stuff like the more than survive reprise has always been in the show, just not in the cast album. I don’t like how they changed the dialogue at the lockers during more than survive, I feel like the old one feels more, iconic. That part felt like they didn’t need to change it at all. The Squip Song was ok, they took out the whole ‘picture this’ part, but besides that it’s fine. I’m actually completely thrilled about Jason Tam as the new Squip, I do like Eric William Morris more, but I don’t think the way they portray the new Squip is as bad as everyone’s saying. It just seems like everyone is overreacting to it. I absolutely loved how they added that first new bit to Be More Chill Pt. 1. I find myself listening to it all time, plus I love the little ‘aw’ from Jeremy after the Squip says that everything about him is terrible. Will Roland’s portrayal of Jeremy is more sad to me and I love it. The new Do You Wanna Ride personally has to go to the original, my only nitpick is that at the end of the new version, Brooke’s ‘piiiiiiIIIIiIiIiIinkberry’ felt so weird. I know she’s actually trying to impress Jeremy more or something in the new one, but I just liked how her last note in the original was legitimately good. Sync Up was pretty good mostly because of how they showed more of the characters actual personality. Upgrade was really good, it’s still going to take some time for me to get used to the whole ‘I’m tired of being the person that everyone thinks that I am’ thing, but again, it adds to the characters. I must strongly disagree about Loser Geek Whatever, it is honestly my new favorite song (more on that soon), and I’m even auditioning with it for my next show!! I really love it and I think it actually DOES serve a purpose in the musical. It was put in because I think most people didn’t seem to get that Jeremy didn’t just straight up want to hurt Michael. Most people just assumed he’s just messed up like that. But this song explains more of his inner turmoil and self-doubt and how it’s been building up so much that he can’t contain it anymore, which is why he feels like the Squip is only other option. He doesn’t want to go back to hating himself as much as he did. How he still felt alone even with Michael by his side. I could talk about this song for hours but this comment is long enough. Halloween was really really good, the new bridge they added was the cherry on top. Do You Wanna Hang felt more real and I loved it so much. I liked the original Michael in the Bathroom better. I noticed the slowness in the new one too, but also I could hear that he said ‘bathroom’ really weird. The way he said it was just…weird. I can’t explain it. But that’s why I like the original better. The Smartphone Hour was done better in the new one, it felt more lively. The Pants Song? MUCH more emotional in the newer one. Almost had me to tears. Even though they had the perfect opportunity to add more of Michael’s burning stuff dialogue but didn’t. Now, The Pitiful Children used to be my absolute favorite song too, but as you said, the original did it better. But it’s not because I don’t like Jason’s voice, I love it in fact!!! But what really made me dislike it was how they essentially changed almost all the lyrics, like we get it. Jeremy likes Christine. WE KNOW. YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY THAT THE ENTIRE SONG. I also don’t like the whole LONG opera type sing-y bit they added in. It takes me out of the song completely. I refuse to listen to the new one as well. The Play also has to go to the original. I don’t like how they took out, ‘my Squip says I can make it all the way to Broadway!’ and other things, but I also liked how they added some dialogue. Everything else I liked and had no opinions about. I think that’s it. Hopefully.
My favourite line from be more chill is: it’s a good thing I rock at pool.
I was so sad when they took it out 😢
I actually love way more the Broadway cast
I mean Will R is.... Magical
I had the same feeling about the new Squip when I first listened to the new recording, but it's a lot less strange seeing it in person.
I disagree, they absolutely butchered the instrumentation in the broadway recording. It doesn’t sound horrible but they added way too many different and overlapping layers of extra sounds that didn’t need to be there. The original be more chill is honestly one of my favorite albums of all time and it’s because of how you can hear each individual instrument and how it plays its part in the song. Each instrument and layer of sound serves a purpose and just stands out so much. And It’s because of how simple everything is.
The hooks and melodies are already so infectious and catchy by default they only needed so many guitars, percussions, and synths with each of them having their own impact in the song to really make the music pop.
In the new album they had way too many new instruments unnecessarily overlapping to the point where a lot of the songs just feel so watered down and a lot less vibrant. They overdid it. And it makes me really sad because be more chill has a sound a lot of musicals don’t have. It’s so iconic and it makes me feel that instruments like the Theremin were literally MADE for this musical. This is just my opinion though! (Omg I feel so late coming to this video I’m srry)
I’m pretty sure sync up replaced Be More Chill Pt 3 and also CAN WE DISCUSS THE NEW LYRICS IN UPGRADE! The characterisation is SO GOOOD!!!
EDIT: It kinda replaces More Than Survive Reprise like the new MTS Reprise is half and sync up takes the other half like the head to drama practise with Christine bit.
Theres a be more chill part 3?
Alison B I heard that somewhere...maybe in the comments of sync up? I’ll go check
Alison B Sorry it was more Han survive reprise (kinda)
"I would literally rather listen to water drying"
I AM SO GODDAMN HAPPY THAT YOU ARE NOT BLAMING THE FUCKING ACTORS! because literally everyone is bashing Will Rolland or Jason Tam, and they’re just doing their job! Like yeah, you don’t like Jason Tam as the squip BUT you’re not blaming the actor, you’re blaming the producers because of bad casting! I’m happy that you get that it isn’t the actors fault and they’re just preforming the best that they can!
Michael in the bathroom is supposed to be fast and slow. Fast when he's freaking out, slow when he's more sad. I have no other words to explain it, without going through the song..
Like an emotional rollercoaster?
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Dude, I completely agree with everything you said about the squip! Like, the actor himself is a great singer and stuff, but the weird accent they made him speak in the entire show is just so weird. The old squip was amazing, kind of like a quiet 'I'm only here to help you but I will backstab you instantly lol' and just so evil and awesome. The new one really ruined it a little, The Pitiful children went from my second favorite (Cause Micheal in the bathroom is of course number 1) to one of my least favorite because of this.
All in all, Great video dude! Keep it up!
Also gentle reminder this is just my opinion, everyones opinion is valid, please don't kill me-
Literally one of the only reasons I prefer the Broadway voices in my head is because of Rich's Lisp 👌
the addition of the scars on paul is amazing great video
So you could say you have mad gigantic feeling rad and frantic feelings about the album😉
*very* unpopular opinion: i actually really like Jason Tam (new album) as the SQUIP. He might sound like the high turtle from Nemo, but I just like him ALOT!? anyone else?
Me too! 💗😄🙌✌
Yeah same (and the high turtle I can’t-)
Eric William Morris couldn't be the SQUIP because he was on King Kong.
I DO love loser geek or whatever, I feel like Jeremy's motives are more legitimate
George is better with emotions in the Broadway but he's better in the original cast. All in all I like the original cast. All in all.and I LOVE GEORGE SALAZAR. So our opinion are very different