Ben Platt Performs "Waving Through a Window" from 'Dear Evan Hansen'

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  • 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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  • @NewYorkTimesEvents
    @NewYorkTimesEvents  3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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  • @kezziahvalentino2450
    @kezziahvalentino2450 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5607

    HIS BREATH CONTROL IS AMAZING!!!

    • @rosebennett5990
      @rosebennett5990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +337

      i read it birth control for a second and i was like what

    • @ToommGaming234
      @ToommGaming234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      MirroredWalls LMAO

    • @therealunslimshady471
      @therealunslimshady471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Rose Bennett your pfp is great

    • @gianna4169
      @gianna4169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Rose Bennett HAHAHAHA

    • @douglasmacneil4474
      @douglasmacneil4474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kezziah Valentino no it’s not...

  • @matiwontshutup1591
    @matiwontshutup1591 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4070

    he hits the high notes right after a breath how the

    • @mehmehmeh6130
      @mehmehmeh6130 7 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      matiwontshutup talent and proper techniques lol

    • @1twilighter4life
      @1twilighter4life 6 ปีที่แล้ว +165

      you need to breathe to sing... high notes...

    • @Lucy.andress
      @Lucy.andress 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Dorian Crimmins it's easier to work up instead of just hitting it.

    • @1twilighter4life
      @1twilighter4life 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      It's better technique to have a good vocal onset, a full breath, and to hit the note in the center.

    • @2020lenka
      @2020lenka 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      seems like you dont know anything about singing lol

  • @jillianjacques4190
    @jillianjacques4190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6943

    isnt this the guy who didnt make the cut in those pitch perfect acapella auditions? IRONIC.

    • @strawberryking8965
      @strawberryking8965 6 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      Jillian Jacques yeah he was

    • @rosebennett5990
      @rosebennett5990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      yesyes it is

    • @lwp2001
      @lwp2001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Which guy?

    • @danielalt7054
      @danielalt7054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Lyndz W benji

    • @jaywood9415
      @jaywood9415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +303

      yeah, it was written to illustrate that he wasnt selected cus he was nerdy, not because he wasnt amazing.

  • @agreenpar
    @agreenpar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7633

    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.

    • @oliviaminchello1516
      @oliviaminchello1516 7 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      HiMyNameisPeter I tried to explain this to people and they don't get it

    • @agreenpar
      @agreenpar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +225

      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.

    • @laurenhargreaves13
      @laurenhargreaves13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +214

      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.

    • @agreenpar
      @agreenpar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Lauren Hargreaves they are and it's wonderful.

    • @lucyfoster4082
      @lucyfoster4082 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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.

  • @mortifiedlion8180
    @mortifiedlion8180 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3806

    Ben: Cause I'm tap tap tapin' on the glass.
    Alex: Cause I'm tap tap tapin' on the piano.

    • @vicky3648
      @vicky3648 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Mortified Lion 😂

    • @celemele_
      @celemele_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Mortified Lion why you don't have more likes 😂😂😂

    • @mortifiedlion8180
      @mortifiedlion8180 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      maybe i killed everyone else who wanted to like the comment but then they stopped breathing

    • @brandonhagan9570
      @brandonhagan9570 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This just hit me so unexpectedly and I'm still giggling

    • @therandomchococat
      @therandomchococat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm tap tap tapin' on the like button

  • @derpyface4725
    @derpyface4725 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3722

    I've got the magic in me

    • @noahreyes_
      @noahreyes_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      derpy face omg I love that scene 💕

    • @megford467
      @megford467 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yesssssss

    • @fabliha7710
      @fabliha7710 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      THAT HAS BOTHERED ME FOR WEEKS FINALLY I KNOW WHERE I KNEW HIM FROM

    • @aurenjl6084
      @aurenjl6084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      OMG... That was my favorite scene from that movie and I didn't recognize him... I'm so ashamed!

    • @kolehiyala
      @kolehiyala 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      one of his bests

  • @oliver297
    @oliver297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2312

    Notice how he's shifting his feet and holding his arm like it has a cast on it

    • @rizzamaesalvania6452
      @rizzamaesalvania6452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      Awesome muscle memory

    • @delaneyyy813
      @delaneyyy813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      its probably a habit for him because hes so used to playing Evan

    • @elenikiroy
      @elenikiroy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@delaneyyy813
      Thanks for explaining that 🤓

    • @dragongem124
      @dragongem124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      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.

    • @heatherwright4709
      @heatherwright4709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      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.

  • @Lulyb77
    @Lulyb77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4822

    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??

    • @annahill4552
      @annahill4552 7 ปีที่แล้ว +316

      Lourdes fun fact: he has 100 fingers

    • @DinoQuintana
      @DinoQuintana 7 ปีที่แล้ว +213

      Working on ten shows at a time, at the same time. LOL

    • @idunnoanymore3001
      @idunnoanymore3001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      He's honestly my role model when it comes to piano and music in general.

    • @gatepromise
      @gatepromise 7 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      He's a good multi tasker with 6 arms instead of 2.

    • @honeyingkai4349
      @honeyingkai4349 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      Lourdes he probably has clones that performs in each Broadway show at the same time, and he's actually just chillin' with LMM

  • @maggiebenison986
    @maggiebenison986 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3076

    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!!!

    • @babblegabblegamer5842
      @babblegabblegamer5842 7 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      ll HOPE ll Beethoven was deaf 😂 maybe it's a composer/musican thing you are better at it if you can't hear 😂😂😂

    • @pixelphoenix6797
      @pixelphoenix6797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      BabbleGabbleGamer No it just really depends on your passion and talent, not because of a physical disorder

    • @SalemK
      @SalemK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@babblegabblegamer5842 God I hope so because my right ear is hella fucked

    • @cooperhoffman4421
      @cooperhoffman4421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Oh yeah Lac is deaf and requires hearing aids. Indeed he is awesome

    • @zinatsultana4345
      @zinatsultana4345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Pixel Phoenix it is a joke. They are referring to Beethoven whose also deaf.

  • @doctorfuller9514
    @doctorfuller9514 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1265

    HOLY SHIT I JUST REALISED THAT THE FALLING IN A FOREST IS LITERALLY ABOUT WHEN HE THREW HIMSELF OUT OF THAT TREE

  • @christinabeeghly5180
    @christinabeeghly5180 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3629

    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.

    • @chunksthemonkey1
      @chunksthemonkey1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +476

      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.

    • @trans20gayteen
      @trans20gayteen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +298

      chunksthemonkey1 Apparently he has to get physical therapy in order to not act like Evan all the time.

    • @chunksthemonkey1
      @chunksthemonkey1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      Physical therapy or regular therapy? ;P
      Regardless, damn I believe it. That's such a powerful role to play, I can't imagine!

    • @trans20gayteen
      @trans20gayteen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      chunksthemonkey1 both I think

    • @chunksthemonkey1
      @chunksthemonkey1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Morgan McLaughlin Dang, that's so cool. Crazy, but also kinda cool.

  • @dbuckleytv
    @dbuckleytv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2099

    I think I'm in love with Ben...

  • @ianlawrence1840
    @ianlawrence1840 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2319

    Shoot. They actually adapted the modern pop style into something effective. Brilliant performance and beautiful music.

    • @willjordan1560
      @willjordan1560 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ian Lawrence absolutely agree!

    • @mortongarringer136
      @mortongarringer136 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      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!!

    • @francisvelegra759
      @francisvelegra759 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ian Lawrence you do know that it's mostly mainstream songs that aren't effective ,right?

    • @echenexcetera5702
      @echenexcetera5702 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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

    • @danielbretall2236
      @danielbretall2236 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would like this, but theres 666 likes and i dont wanna ruin it. I shall like this mentally

  • @emalynegrace9929
    @emalynegrace9929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1979

    OH...MY...GOSH...HE IS SO TALENTED. BOTH OF THEM. ALEX AND BEN. HOLY COW.

    • @delbashkow6875
      @delbashkow6875 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Emalyne Grace astonishing. Little women

    • @gangstanarwhalz4230
      @gangstanarwhalz4230 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wasn’t he on pitch perfect?

    • @evilsquirrel4320
      @evilsquirrel4320 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gangsta Narwhalz yea, he was Benji

    • @LumosVeil
      @LumosVeil 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Live It Or Make it Is Pitch Perfect not a good movie? I heard it’s like some sort of classic.

  • @carterkc6429
    @carterkc6429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    I CAN FEEL THE ANXIETY COMING OFF OF HIM.

    • @skittles3967
      @skittles3967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Carter KC BECAUSE HES IN CHARACTER HIS PORTRAYAL OF EVANS ANXIETY IS INCREDIBLE

  • @jose_iii
    @jose_iii 7 ปีที่แล้ว +835

    I got a Dear Evan Hansen ad and didn't skipped at all.

    • @kathrynmcalinden8888
      @kathrynmcalinden8888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      omg same i never skip it my brother gets so annoyed

    • @bookbutterfly6613
      @bookbutterfly6613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jose III if I were so lucky I got a DEH ad I’d screenshot it and enjoy every single second of the ad

    • @danielalt7054
      @danielalt7054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sorry Connor I broke 420 likes

    • @urmomdoer2315
      @urmomdoer2315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True pride.

    • @danielalt7054
      @danielalt7054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Costco BearVlog PRIDE IS NOT THE WORD IM LOOKING FOR

  • @laurenking1633
    @laurenking1633 6 ปีที่แล้ว +887

    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!!!💞

    • @ma1iag
      @ma1iag 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Or he is just nervous

    • @therealunslimshady471
      @therealunslimshady471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Lauren king He has to have therapy to not act like Evan all the rime

    • @ardentmae6046
      @ardentmae6046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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❤

    • @user-vm4jt2ue2w
      @user-vm4jt2ue2w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ardent Mae yeah ofc! he blinks really hard, fidgets with his hands, he pulls on his shirt, and does heavy breaths

    • @maroondragon618
      @maroondragon618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@ma1iag I doubt he’s nervous, he’s been performing for years. That’s just the character he’s playing

  • @mehmehmeh6130
    @mehmehmeh6130 7 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    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

    • @willowwilloughby1194
      @willowwilloughby1194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      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.

    • @user-pz3cx3zf5b
      @user-pz3cx3zf5b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      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.

    • @n.k.7208
      @n.k.7208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think the character was written for him wasn’t it?

  • @leigh-anne3311
    @leigh-anne3311 7 ปีที่แล้ว +507

    His neck veins make me so nervous but this is beautiful.

    • @bm631
      @bm631 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Leigh-anne B Same. same.

    • @mehmehmeh6130
      @mehmehmeh6130 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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

    • @ClodaghQuinnchannel
      @ClodaghQuinnchannel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Leigh-anne B haha I didn't notice til now

    • @willowwilloughby1194
      @willowwilloughby1194 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It adds more to his character as Evan Hansen, tbh. 😅

  • @happylilguy1827
    @happylilguy1827 7 ปีที่แล้ว +876

    Ben is a precious cinammon roll with manly chest hair

    • @averyb1116
      @averyb1116 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      And the award for weirdest analogy goes to:
      Jade Willson!

    • @patrickcortis4910
      @patrickcortis4910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He is our cinnamon roll and we love him anyway

    • @willowwilloughby1194
      @willowwilloughby1194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@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.

    • @therealunslimshady471
      @therealunslimshady471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      River ruins Wait, what was the original comment?

    • @eilordwalker9756
      @eilordwalker9756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He has a gf. Check on instagram lol

  • @EH-yu5dq
    @EH-yu5dq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +390

    Ben: *breathes*
    Me: BEAUTIFUL, SHOW STOPPING, ENCORE!!!!

    • @ValeskaTAdams
      @ValeskaTAdams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      XDXDXDXD

    • @levannahl.7573
      @levannahl.7573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Encore ? THAT'S MY LANGUAGE!
      Sorry I am just... Crazy...

    • @morganevieau8410
      @morganevieau8410 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      t francais ?? Je demande sa car tu a ecrit encore et c'est francais

  • @girlonabookshelf4922
    @girlonabookshelf4922 7 ปีที่แล้ว +532

    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!

    • @theytastesogood8299
      @theytastesogood8299 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      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 😂

    • @connor2669
      @connor2669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      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.

    • @connor2669
      @connor2669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Here’s the link to him talking about it th-cam.com/video/UgpDT1YfDAQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @raelyndonna8577
      @raelyndonna8577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Meghan Robertshaw i think if your the lead role you dont get tired

  • @GretaZewe
    @GretaZewe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +488

    Alex Lacamoire is a gift to this world

    • @emmymatt
      @emmymatt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr! 😍

    • @Isa-qz9mb
      @Isa-qz9mb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True true

  • @itsameprincesspeach
    @itsameprincesspeach 7 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    I love how this song is amazing even out of context

  • @user-cc5fp6hc9p
    @user-cc5fp6hc9p 5 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Me as a person with social anxiety: *gross sobbing*

  • @giulia.c3141
    @giulia.c3141 6 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    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

    • @willowwilloughby1194
      @willowwilloughby1194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @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.

  • @noah23364
    @noah23364 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1221

    dear,21 people who disliked this
    are you ok,do you need help
    Sincerely,me

    • @kevinpunnackal4446
      @kevinpunnackal4446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I disliked it based on technique, the feeling is there as well as the emotion, but the technique doesn't back it up.

    • @dmegli40
      @dmegli40 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

    • @kenziestone1873
      @kenziestone1873 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      139 people now

    • @ellapalumbo1792
      @ellapalumbo1792 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Omg u see what u did there

    • @danielalt7054
      @danielalt7054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love Percy Jackson but I can’t stand that there’s no space after the comma

  • @chelseacliff8881
    @chelseacliff8881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    this man stole my heart.

  • @fiflag
    @fiflag 7 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    ALEX LACAMOIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @fiflag
      @fiflag 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      iChillyFox yes!!!!

    • @willjordan1560
      @willjordan1560 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ben Platt must play King George in Hamilton one day.

    • @willjordan1560
      @willjordan1560 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Book Worm

    • @willjordan1560
      @willjordan1560 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      #KingPlattIII

    • @fiflag
      @fiflag 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      iChillyFox ☺

  • @teresawhite3496
    @teresawhite3496 6 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    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.

    • @norahidvegi2848
      @norahidvegi2848 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      true. I was just thinking the same. Gotta love love love him though :))

    • @kotah1524
      @kotah1524 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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.

  • @sallysanci5667
    @sallysanci5667 6 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    If we all loved and supported each other the same way we all love and support Ben, there would be no wars

    • @somebodystoppls
      @somebodystoppls 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this is the best comment I’ve ever read in my life

    • @ValeskaTAdams
      @ValeskaTAdams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      #sotrue

  • @valer7445
    @valer7445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I just heard my neighbor singing this
    ...
    I love him lmao

  • @lilahhoffert8282
    @lilahhoffert8282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His vibrato gives me life I swear.

  • @jadawilliams7868
    @jadawilliams7868 6 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    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

    • @May-qq4cv
      @May-qq4cv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey I just realized the first verse of the lyrics is also in Words Fail?!?!?!??!! That was so slow of me urgh

  • @BensUkeTutes
    @BensUkeTutes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +460

    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.

    • @tadhgomaoldhomhnaigh8720
      @tadhgomaoldhomhnaigh8720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      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.

    • @michaelmell8729
      @michaelmell8729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      That one note at 2:10 didn't seem like an accident, being it happened repeatedly in that section.

    • @mollymiccee
      @mollymiccee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He's also a 3-time Tony award winner.. So there's that. Lac is absolutely amazing to watch!

    • @jelyan
      @jelyan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      When you think Alex Lacamoire is just “the pianist” lol

    • @ToommGaming234
      @ToommGaming234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      jelyan lmao. Not gonna lie I actually laughed

  • @Anasyub
    @Anasyub 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HOW IS HE SO IN HIS ROLE....THIS MAN IS SO TALENTED I JUST WANNA GIVE HIM.A HUG

  • @tori2dles
    @tori2dles 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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!

  • @treasurewhite6620
    @treasurewhite6620 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Ben Platt is amazing. His voice magical. But you know what's also magical? Alex Lacamoire's piano skills. He gives me musical life.

  • @madisonkim4140
    @madisonkim4140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Omg his voice sounds just like the soundtrack he is amazing

  • @eg5058
    @eg5058 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ben Platt is literally everything

  • @charachan2863
    @charachan2863 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how Ben hits all the “wAving” notes more than other live performances I’ve heard

  • @pazz
    @pazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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!

  • @misz3
    @misz3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 💞

  • @PrudenceMusic
    @PrudenceMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    my god. i fucking love him

    • @normieelman7454
      @normieelman7454 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @josephgallegos8352
      @josephgallegos8352 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you have to add the ‘F’ word? No!

  • @StephanieMazza
    @StephanieMazza 7 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    I neeeeeed a performance of Words Fail

    • @karinapadilla5017
      @karinapadilla5017 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stephanie Mazza SAME

    • @willowwilloughby1194
      @willowwilloughby1194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I want a performance of If I Could Tell Her! His vocals there were just beyond perfect.

    • @jessicasharp9334
      @jessicasharp9334 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Search up the bootleg. “Totally Not the bootleg of DEH act 1” and the second with act two.

    • @janiejakmides3123
      @janiejakmides3123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s the one on broadway that he started crying during words fail

  • @aaaaaaa-vm1oi
    @aaaaaaa-vm1oi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Just when I thought Im not addicted to deh anymore...

  • @caitlinlaing763
    @caitlinlaing763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    everytime he performs this not on broadway he still really embodys the chracter its amazing

  • @BeyondBrynMawr
    @BeyondBrynMawr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    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.

  • @beebop1402
    @beebop1402 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Why is Ben's voice so mesmerizing

  • @ramilcabela8675
    @ramilcabela8675 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

  • @jt6129
    @jt6129 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    His voice is blessed

  • @Analblockage
    @Analblockage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He can't help but do the mannerisms. I love it.

  • @CatieBell
    @CatieBell 7 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    THAT CHEST HAIR THO

    • @justaguy1768
      @justaguy1768 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Beautiful, isn't it? I was hoping someone would've commented on that!

    • @CatieBell
      @CatieBell 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm still turned on by him though haha!

    • @justaguy1768
      @justaguy1768 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Oh definitely. Hotter, actually.

    • @Matt.Thureson
      @Matt.Thureson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Catie Bell welp he’s gay so rip 😂

    • @arleen123100
      @arleen123100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ALVAREZ SORAYA is he I thought on Google it said he was straight either way I still love him😂

  • @SymphonyBrahms
    @SymphonyBrahms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @suzannahe.h6596
    @suzannahe.h6596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    a moment of appreciation for just how into the song the piano player was

  • @rainando3034
    @rainando3034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The clean WAVING on every single chorus after long line ow words amazes me

  • @annmariesmith3248
    @annmariesmith3248 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brilliant!!! I have much regret that I never got in to see Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen.

  • @thedoorisstillopen
    @thedoorisstillopen 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very rare when a singer sounds the same live, he’s extremely talented.

  • @neah5806
    @neah5806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im a simple girl I see Ben Platt singing i click😌

  • @The_Generalgr
    @The_Generalgr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guys voice almost makes me cry. I don't even like musicals but this guy really amazing.

  • @mayganchu598
    @mayganchu598 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how he gets into his character for every performance. It makes it feel more real and easier to connect with.

  • @brendanmcmullin9955
    @brendanmcmullin9955 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This was literally a perfect, flawless performance

  • @danabrennan628
    @danabrennan628 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ben you are phenomenal every...single....time

  • @keanadianne
    @keanadianne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Lacamoire is so good wtf

  • @racheltwilight13
    @racheltwilight13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I'm so ready for this musical.

  • @shenardbrown6028
    @shenardbrown6028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His voice feels sooo good when you just close your eyes

  • @Mijnvuurtoren
    @Mijnvuurtoren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @Beethebee-ob8mj
    @Beethebee-ob8mj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @madilaurencelle2934
    @madilaurencelle2934 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m annoyed by how perfect and amazing this is

  • @leslie6757
    @leslie6757 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Almost 2 years ago, I flew to NYC on a 3 day weekend in college just to see this man. No regrets

    • @ValeskaTAdams
      @ValeskaTAdams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s so amazing! :D

  • @emmawang4398
    @emmawang4398 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I want a steinway. the sound just so crisp.

  • @chvp4605
    @chvp4605 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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!💗💕

  • @maralewis5994
    @maralewis5994 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I love this so much!! My family and I saw it in Washington when it was off Broadway! I loved it! So inspiring :)

    • @spencerschneider3695
      @spencerschneider3695 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mara Lewis I'm seeing on Broadway in like a week so exited 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

    • @maralewis5994
      @maralewis5994 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spencer Edward you'll love it!!!(: I can't wait till I can see it on Broadway!!!

    • @maralewis5994
      @maralewis5994 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ***** it was great! I loved it!!!

  • @daisysourcream13
    @daisysourcream13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Man, this song is so catchy! I love it!

  • @imjustheretowatch6141
    @imjustheretowatch6141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Alex: *Intensely taps on piano*
    Me: *Attempts to do the same thing*
    Also me: *breaks fingers*
    *_HOW THE_*-

  • @RoseCadenza
    @RoseCadenza 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh gosh! Ben is an amazing singer. This is also one of my favorite song in the musical. LOVE IT!

  • @maeve83092
    @maeve83092 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This never gets old

  • @jokirby317
    @jokirby317 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best description of generalized anxiety I've ever come across. Thank you.

  • @horanghani
    @horanghani 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @lissycat24
    @lissycat24 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just. so good. Just so good. I can hardly WAIT to see this on Broadway next month.

  • @emilierochette6744
    @emilierochette6744 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is so so good. OMG. I can't stop listening.

  • @quinnmurray1662
    @quinnmurray1662 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When Ben sings Waving through a window it just becomes so special

  • @nealesq1
    @nealesq1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    to date, Dear Evan Hansen won six Tony Awards

  • @katrinasmith9935
    @katrinasmith9935 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    His face is priceless! He is so in to it! I love this!❤️

  • @isaacrichards9448
    @isaacrichards9448 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @salkasnbra4587
    @salkasnbra4587 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm crying this is so beautiful

  • @stargazer4293
    @stargazer4293 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His control is just amazing. I cannot.

  • @danicacastillo6730
    @danicacastillo6730 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    hes so precious :((((((

  • @vaniacerezo1564
    @vaniacerezo1564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ben has born to be loved and protected. He's a wonderfull creaturr

  • @norahidvegi2848
    @norahidvegi2848 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta LOVE LOVE LOVE the one and only Mr. Alex Lacamoire! :)

  • @julieferguson7833
    @julieferguson7833 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so brilliant Ben Platt. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability.

  • @natepresutti7782
    @natepresutti7782 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The piano in this is absolutely amazing!!!

  • @MaxitoStar
    @MaxitoStar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    This was amazing! this seems like an awesome audition piece for my voice range!

    • @harrywoz3646
      @harrywoz3646 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Max Star go for it, I used it for a recent audition and got benny in my high schools production of in the heights :)

    • @bartoncooper8074
      @bartoncooper8074 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      August Perez I'm auditioning for Les Mis too! But for Fantine

    • @janeships8422
      @janeships8422 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dude Enjolras is an awesome character I hope you get it!!!

  • @intergalacticfanbase724
    @intergalacticfanbase724 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 😂

  • @charlienewton8260
    @charlienewton8260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The guy on the piano is having the time of his life and I'm living for it

  • @chelseam6287
    @chelseam6287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He’s such an amazing singer. Sound the same as the studio version

  • @emilytsoi2700
    @emilytsoi2700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    just watched deh on broadway last night, and i’m feeling all the feels again :’)

  • @jaaaaeee
    @jaaaaeee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ben sings like an actual angel 💖

  • @seanananana4175
    @seanananana4175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He's just so effortlessly good. Like it doesn't even seem like he has to try, and he sounds like an angel ugh