It’s so sad…like Michael(Matt irl) probably always expected Jonathan to be there and that he would be gone first. I can’t even imagine how he felt when Jonathan died.
the fact that 1) they filmed this (which is the emotional climax of the movie) on the first week of shooting and 2) Andrew sang this live and they used the exact live and raw version in the movie. speechless.
@@issatowers2934 th-cam.com/video/In94PsYhVa4/w-d-xo.html at the end of this one they talk about how they had to film this at the end of first week and I think this is one of the interviews where Andrew talks about singing it live: th-cam.com/video/Y6Ebi3o8dlg/w-d-xo.html
@@paytonbenkerbenker3280 exactly!! and I didn't even realize that the two versions were different until these interviews cause tbh there's not that much difference between them, which is amazing
THIS. This right here ladies and gents, is why he won the Golden Globe. The raw emotion and power in his voice, the lovely piano, the beautiful storytelling that tugs at the heart, everything building up to this part was already phenomenal, but this scene easily steals the show for me. Just everything Andrew Garfield has done the whole movie is all so glorious and is what rightfully makes him so worthy of that award. Hopefully this isn't the last time we see him in a movie musical and this is only the beginning for him. Perhaps an Oscar is in his future for this role as well? Only time will tell.
A lot of young people don’t know what the AIDS epidemic in the 80s 90s was like. Terrifying. No cure or treatment. Lots of young adults dying. Lots of judgement, fear, stigma. Jonathan, as well as Andrew, capture this emotion here.
I thought someone might reply with “It’s just like what we’re going through now.” I’m so glad I didn’t find a comment like that, I really am. The AIDS epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic have their own set of horrors.
@@steventaliaferro7880 People say that because they don’t comprehend just how viciously ostracized victims were. Whereas CoViD-19 patients are considered faultless victims, those with AIDS were thought of as having brought this upon themselves by choice. Which is pretty shitty, but when the attitude comes down from the highest levels of government, i.e., Ronald & Nancy Reagan, what do you expect? (Well, in this case, maybe the two *are* comparable!)
At this point, Lin Manuel Miranda should just direct more musical movies based on Broadway shows. For someone who have experienced in musicals for many years, I'm glad Tick Tick Boom was made by the right filmmaker
god yeah, put movie musicals in the hands of people who actually care that they're making a musical. a lot of past musical movie adaptations treated the music like they were begrudged to include it.
Andrew Garfield’s role in this movie elevated the entire movie. He and his ensemble made this movie work! The movie lives and dies with Garfield’s performance. Any other actor in this same role would not even be in any award conversation. I strongly believe in his passionate performance.
Keep in mind, he has to learn how to sing in one year. His co-stars are either star singers or Broadway veterans. The fact that he managed to be as good as everyone else better get him that damn Oscar
His voice is a naturally beautiful gift, God said, “This voice is so beautiful & soft, Sweet & precious that I really need to deliver it to Andrew myself.”
Andrew was robbed, straight up robbed of an Oscar for this song alone. I'm never gonna get over that. You can't tell me that the nominee that learned and outright mastered two new skills for his role AND acted his heart out didn't deserve to win. The Oscars need a category for musicals like the Golden Globes has, at least Andrew would have definitely gotten his due then.
My English is not very good, but I wanted to say that I agree with you, and every time I have the opportunity to express and imply that giving Wil Smith the Osacr was a robbery, I do it. In 2019 the Oscar winner was Rami Malek, who learned to sing, to play the piano, he played an artist, practically the same as Andrew years later, for me it was inconsistent that one won and the other didn't, doing something similar and performing better than the other candidates. I hope that in the future it will be recognized as it deserves.
@@lilliealicea8002 this interview with the movie's sound mixer goes a little bit into how they worked out what to do for a lot of the songs and what the general thought process was th-cam.com/video/Tf-iUmU8KNU/w-d-xo.html
Fun fact: They originally planned to film this with playback and Andrew Garfield lip-syncing, but when time came for shooting he felt that the emotional state Jonathan was in was different from what he delivered on the recording, so he sang this live at the Delacorte. Also fun fact: They shot this in March, so when they started filming again under the new COVID protocols they weren't allowed to have spontaneous moments like that, because of the risks of spreading COVID while singing, so they were only allowed to pick certain moments for live singing. Lin-Manuel Miranda actually got yelled at by the COVID monitors when Garfield spontaneously sang during one of the first days back filming.
He said this song was very emotional to perform because his mom passed away from cancer. That’s probably why it didn’t need too many takes, the emotions are so raw. It doesn’t seem like he is acting here to me.
Someone should tell Ben Platt that THIS is how you do an award-worthy, emotional ballad sung live on camera without being overwrought to the point of discomfort. Andrew absolutely deserves the Oscar for this scene alone.
4:28 I don't think people realise how hard it is to just sing like that, Andrew may have had voice lessons but my god you don't sing like that if it wasn't a gift, lessons can only do so much but Andrew has a natural born gifted talent here, his voice is truly remarkable
Find the guy who told him he couldn’t sing & seriously talk with him, to put it kindly, I mean he may not have been born a singer, but he’s got a naturally beautiful, sweet voice, God said, such. A precious gift I need to personally deliver it myself. All the coach did, was give him the confidence needed to share that. To open himself up to us in another way.
I cried over this scene. His emotion is raw and naked even. So touched by the song and the lyrics, the arrangement of real footages of young Jonathan Larson and the camera work of filming Andrew Garfield playing piano and singing in a empty stadium. Very sincere.
@@lieutenantdan1503 It is, two different takes apparently. Compare the soundtrack to this, this one has more raw vocals and emotions. The soundtrack is much more cleaner and has less emotion(still does but yknow)
He said this song was very emotional to perform because his mom passed away from cancer. That’s probably why it didn’t need too many takes, the emotions are so raw. It doesn’t seem like he is acting here to me.
The imagery of him performing in front of an empty theatre speaks volumes. He worked so hard for his passion, for years, with no recognition. He never stopped because he made a vow, and it was how he wanted to spend his day :)
This scene had me sobbing. I’m so glad I came across this movie in a time in my life when I needed to make a change. I finally figured out what’s my purpose and which is the path I need to follow to remain true to myself. This movie couldn’t have come at a better time. So thank you thank you thank you so much Lin and Andrew and all of the beautiful artists that keep inspiring people. This is what cinema and art itself is truly about ❤️
This scene... It is really emotional. I shed some buckets of tears too. Wrapped up in a blanket and sobbing, but it felt strangely delightful and hopeful.
This song is just beautiful, Andrew is up there now with my favourite actors, because of This scene makes me tear up from it’s beautiful lyrics, amazing singing done by the lovely Andrew Garfield, And that he sang this live is just phenomenal, and did this in two takes. I’m left speechless from this amazing actor, please andrew be in more musicals, your brilliant!
the raw emotion in "when I emerge from B minor or A" hits me in the guts in the best way every single time. i usually weep at this movie way before this song, but if i haven't, this'll do the trick. give Andrew everything.
I went through that fear last month so when I watched this movie for the first time the other day, it hit me really hard. It still does even tho my friend is better now. That fear stays with you forever
This song is so special. A friend of mine and I went to an event recently and got to witness Andrew speaking how much Jonathan Larson and this film mean to him, especially this song. They played this scene and we watched it together with him. Afterwards, he mentioned how he carried the grief he felt with his mother passing when he filmed this scene. With tears in his eyes he said to the audience “you all just met Lynn Garfield tonight”. Andrew Garfield is such a special, humble, and talented human. I cannot thank the universe enough for him.
I saw his interview with Colbert promoting this movie He also mentioned his mum, and it was very powerful for a lot of reasons. 1. His brother and his father was in the audience at that time. 2. Colbert himself lost a parent when he was young and it was clear he was affected by it. 3. “I hope this grief stays with me”
the fact that Andrew took voice lesson and piano lessons just to play this role is so amaaaaazing. He's so talented and an intelligent actor. Love him so much
one thing that really broke me during this scene was the knowledge that his best friend lived longer than him, even when he might have believed it was the other way around. it felt like Jonathan Larson's final promise (and goodbye) before his own death. "I'm gonna spend my time this way" had no reason to hit this hard
This part made me cry, especially with the home movie mock footage of 9 year old/16 year old Michael and Jon. It’s heartbreaking to see them so young and with their whole lives ahead of them knowing what happened. It’s so bittersweet because Jon wrote this I believe as a tribute to those that were lost during the AIDS epidemic (which included a lot of people that Jon knew), and in this number he is reflecting on the fear of losing his best friend since childhood and the person whom Michael was based off of survived HIV/AIDS…others weren’t so lucky.
I'm a former theatre kid who lost their dreams and a lot of their talent to trauma, eating disorders and depression. And this pandemic...like it did for everyone made things a lot worse. It's easy to forget what makes you happy when all you are trying to do is survive. But Jonathan...in the face of death..talking about the pure joy he felt doing something so ordinary as going to rehearsals, pouring his all into little community theatre productions, making connections with other loud, goofy, obnoxious and very loving theatre kids in an old dusty rehearsal space playing acting games and getting every part right...made me take stock of my own life. Looking through all of my embarrassments and failures I really had to ask myself "What times were I the happiest?" And when it came down to it...those times were all of the experiences that Jonathan shared in this song. Notice he didn't say "What a way to make money" or "What a way to become famous" he said "What a way to spend the day". Needless to say this song made me ugly cry in a way that I haven't in a really long time. That despite all the other crap there was still a part of me that knew what that joy was. I hope all of us get to spend our days the way we wish. No matter how much life can make us lose sight of it.
Before watching this movie I never had interest in musicals, and had no knowledge of Jonathan Larson. But this movie, and this song in particular, brought out some serious emotions. "What a way to spend a day" is something that people need to take time and say to themselves more. Life is fleeting, and we need to take a moment from time to time and enjoy the people we hold dear.
This is my favorite part of film simply because of the amount of visible emotion you see him go thru. As well as the nostalgic theme of the song. Very well deserved oscar nomination.
andrew garfield is the perfect musical actor. it’s one thing perfectly sing emotionally in a song, but it’s a whole other thing to truly act and sing. the emotion is so raw and pure, that it adds imperfections to his vocal, which makes it even more perfect. he’s expressing his love and grief and pain about the threat of losing the most important person in his life, all through song. it shouldn’t be perfectly sung which a couple extra hard vocals. it should be expressed as purely as it is here. from his real crying while singing, messing up his breath control and nasal capabilities, to his conviction when he say “i make a vow…” rarely have i seen an actor express and capture emotion so well, on and off screen. the man is an artist through and through, and he’s even dealt with his own loss. he’s so connected to Jon, no one could’ve done it better.
He said this song was very emotional to perform because his mom passed away from cancer. That’s probably why it didn’t need too many takes, the emotions are so raw. It doesn’t seem like he is acting here to me.
Give. This man. An Oscar. Will, Denzel, Javier, & Benedict did wonderfully, but this pulls me in and makes me identify with the humanity of this man in a way that I never expected. It's a career defining performance. Christ.
It's even better than that he learnt specifically for the movie!! There's a complicated history between musical movies and vocal coaches yet he did so well here, can't imagine how much work he put into it
I make a vow right here and now. I am gonna articulate that Andrew gets his due Oscar! He should have been nominated for his supporting role in The Social Network. In this, Andrew Garfield’s role in this movie elevated the entire movie. He and his ensemble made this movie work! The movie lives and dies with Garfield’s performance. Any other actor in this same role would not even be in any award conversation. I strongly believe in his passionate performance.
Garfield is simply stunning in this movie. The premise of this story is oddly structured with a different narrative arc. So many things could have gone wrong with this. But Garfield deep-dives into his part and gives us a flesh and blood character that we can relate to...and makes the movie a cut above the usual fare. That he can sing (and how!) is fabulous. Hand him the Oscar already.
After graduating college, I started to doubt my career in theatre for the first time in my life. This song really hit me because I think it truly portrays how many people in this field feel when trying to balance reality and their dreams. Thanks to this amazing performance, I was reminded why I started this in the first place and got enough courage to start again. So thank you❤️
Thank you so much for writing your comment. Not in a theatre craeer, but my passion is writing and I've felt so out of place whenever I saw people around me without any particular passions going on with their non artistic careers, without understanding what it's like to be divided between dreams and reality. Thankfully, I have a job now that allows me to explore my creativity and I can balance it with my writing, but the life of an artist can be a very difficult one. Glad to know you're in a better place, a big hug from Spain.
I think it's the line "what a way to spend the day". It doesn't matter if you make money or obtain fame from it. It matters that you spend as much time as you can doing what makes you happy. I feel like I'm past the point of trying to make money off of this. I'm doing the 9-5 thing but I'm lucky that I found a theatre group that meets outside of those hours. When I listened to this song and looked back at the few times in my life in which I was the happiest...really the happiest I realized "damn....those all took place at a theatre didn't they?"
I’m incredibly happy that he won at the Golden Globes. Hoping he bags his long overdue Oscar this year and that we get to watch his live speech. 🙏 He’s such a talented storyteller, an eloquent and inspiring speaker during his interviews.
Why do I have a feeling that this time Andrew's gonna get his first Oscar win this year? Because if it'll do, it just reminded me of Emma Stone when she won an Oscar for "La La Land", another musical film where she also sang there. Dude I can clearly see why they're indeed soulmates!! Edit: HE’S GOT NOMINATED FOR BEST ACTOR IN THE OSCARS FOR THIS!!!!
This movie is the first movie since Endgame to make me cry, this scene is nothing short of art. Andrew’s amazing voice and emotion along with the storytelling and cinematography just pulls this scene together in the most beautiful way it could possibly be. Any awards this movie has and will earn, it deserves.
never getting over how beautiful this movie is. watching all the interviews you can see how passionate everyone is for this project, and that really showed on screen. exactly what I need in my life rn ❤❤
This dude is talented. He went from Eduardo in Social Network to Spiderman to this, Jonathan flippin Larson. Andrew honours that legend every time he is on screen in this movie. Mad respect.
To be able to sing out what he’s feeling but also to celebrate his love for his friend and for life in general. More than anything - if he does win an Oscar - I’m in awe of his gifts to express all of that and to honor Jonathan Larson whose life was cut short and serves as a reminder of what he so succinctly and profoundly said in his musical Rent: “no day but today.”
THIS!! I wept so much!! Jon's writing, Lin's Directing and Andrew's acting and performing... made this a stellar scene! I'm crying again! 😭 GIVE THIS MAN HIS OSCAR!!!❤ I think of everyone I've lost. Makes me feel choked up knowing Andrew had lost his Mum not long before shooting! And feeling what Jon must have felt in this moment in his tragically short life 😢❤
Love this song and it is so special to me because my son is the Youngest Micheal in the flashbacks. The song/scene make me cry every time I watch it and so proud he is a small part of it!
it would be such a gift if they released the cut version of "green dress" for everyone to see!!! andrew garfield was fantastic for this role and he definitely deserves an oscar for his performance as jonathan larson
This is the scene that left me utterly and totally wracked with sobs and tears, it hit me on such a raw personal level, as on one hand as someone whose had a love of acting and writing as a kid, and am trying to make it professionally as one the songs theme of 'what a way to spend the day' really struck a chord with me, as that's such a big reason why I love doing those things, how fun and memorable they are to do. And on the other end, I was watching this movie right next to my best friend which made what Jon was going through after learning about his best friends condition made it hit even closer to home to me. A truly stunning moment that Andrew deserves all the praise for
I legitimately almost cried during this scene. The part where he raises his voice somewhere at 4:26 absolutely broke me. I usually never get this sad at a movie ever.
When I was nine, Michael and I Entered a talent show down at the Y Nine A.M. went to rehearse by some stairs Mike couldn't sing But I said, "No one cares" We sang "Yellow Bird" and "Let's Go Fly A Kite" Over and over and over Till we got it right When we emerged from the YMCA Three o'clock sun had made the grass hay I thought, Hey, what a way to spend a day Hey, what a way to spend a day I make a vow, right here and now I'm gonna spend my time this way When I was sixteen, Michael and I Got parts in "West Side" At White Plains High Three o'clock went to rehearse in the gym Mike played "Doc", who didn't sing Fine with him We sang, "gotta rocket in your pocket" and "the Jets are gonna have their day - tonight" Over and over and over Till we got it right When we emerged, Wiped out by that play Nine o'clock, stars and moon lit the way I thought, Hey, what a way to spend a day Hey, what a way to spend a day I made a vow I wonder now Am I cut out to spend my time this way? With only so much time to spend Don't wanna waste the time I'm given "Have it all, play the game" - some recommend I'm afraid, it just may be time to give in I'm twenty-nine, Michael and I Live on the west side of SoHo, N.Y. Nine A.M. I write a lyric or two Mike sings his song now on Mad Avenue I sing, "Come to your senses Defenses are not the way to go" Over and over and over Till I got it right When I emerge from B Minor or A Five o'clock, diner calls, "I'm on my way" I think, Hey, what a way to spend a day Hey, what a way to spend a day I make a vow - right here and now I'm gonna spend my time this way I'm gonna spend my time this way
At the beginning of the film, he’s freaking out over running out of time to achieve all his dreams. “Why” is him realising he’s running out of time to spend with the people he loves.
I love how Lin Manuel Miranda has him sing in an empty theatre for this song. Jonathan realises that who will commit to his craft even if it means no one watches.
Andrew Garfield portrays brokenness and pain so real that it hurts. I really am in pain while I watch his movies - it feels like the soul of his characters is just on my screen, so fragile, so tender, so vulnerable. It might sound weird but I feel comfort in the fact that one must truly understand these feelings to portray them the way Andrew Garfield does: Even if no one of one’s family or friends know what it’s like to feel broken - there is an actor who must have felt it too to portray it this well. I don’t know if I’m just lost in my thoughts but maybe someone understands what I’m trying to say. Watching his movies feels like being heard and seen even on your darkest days.
He said this song was very emotional to perform because his mom passed away from cancer. That’s probably why it didn’t need too many takes, the emotions are so raw. It doesn’t seem like he is acting here to me.
For anyone coming from Melody Rose’s Soc Saturday livestream: you can see her best, on 2:26 and after! She’s dressed in green, I believe and has a ponytail! 💚
This movie hits in such a personal way. Too deep in a way I will never be able to express it. It became my favorite movie of all time. I watch everyday and every time I discover a different hidden message that fills my heart with understanding and belonging. It is an indescribable feeling. Gonna tattoo something in honour. Thank you to everyone involved. Andrew has the type of energy I want to be surrounded with, just like his devotion to art. So inspiring. Hope one day I will be lucky enough to meet him and Lin, thank them for giving me the breath I needed to go after my dream. This story is a life-changing journey. Thank you all, thank you Jonathan. Universe bless you all.
Most people will remember Garfield for Spider Man and thats ok. But I will forever remember him for this gem. Incredible performance and movie. He and Lin Manuel did an excellent job
I will never not think of my mom’s best friend, who passed away nearly 10 years ago during the scene. They met at a theater camp, and I just recently learned that he also did a production of West Side after they met (just like the song says, lol). He was such an amazing person, and truly inspired me to do my best and take it one step at a time❤️❤️
This entire song is powerful, Andrew’s Singing, it’s emotional beats, his acting during it and the terrific camerawork made this song so impactful for me I was crying my eyes out because of how beautiful this song is this is my favourite song of the entire film nobody can change my mind
I haven't even known this actor until now. The soul, the spirit he shares through the screen is insane. His emotion in each word trembling in my head. This is how art heals. Glad I found this actor at least now. I haven't seen any other musical that's more relatable and universal. This deserves much more attention. Love from 🇮🇳
Andrew Garfield has filmed various critically acclaimed movies. Some of them include The Social Network, Hacksaw Ridge, Never Let me Go and Silence. He also played the leading role of Prior Walter in Angeles of America and won a Tony Award for it. As for more mainstream movies, he was Spiderman in 2012 and 2014. He is a wonderful actor if you wish to check other of his films out.
I love everything about Andrew Garfield’s performance of this song but the way he sings “Let’s Go Fly A Kite” in particular really gets me every time 🥺
Life is so unpredictable: his friend survived the illness; but Jonathan left this world unexpected and way too soon.
His friend that Michael is based on is actually still alive and well. unpredictable indeed :(
It’s so sad…like Michael(Matt irl) probably always expected Jonathan to be there and that he would be gone first. I can’t even imagine how he felt when Jonathan died.
@@jenniferlawless3565 what's his name?
@@marshalllee3117 Matthew O’Grady
I’m glad that with medicine people with HIV can live long lives
For anyone who didn't notice, the number of ticks before he starts to play is 35, which just so happens to be the age at which he passed away... Wow.
Wow, if it's a coincidence it's a big one
Incredible detail.
...Jesus Christ. That is heartbreaking
And it seems like the ticking speeds up slightly before it cuts off.
@@jackcolgan3486 just like a heart attack if we still in the dead register
the fact that 1) they filmed this (which is the emotional climax of the movie) on the first week of shooting and 2) Andrew sang this live and they used the exact live and raw version in the movie. speechless.
where was this said? I've been looking all over
@@issatowers2934 th-cam.com/video/In94PsYhVa4/w-d-xo.html at the end of this one they talk about how they had to film this at the end of first week and I think this is one of the interviews where Andrew talks about singing it live: th-cam.com/video/Y6Ebi3o8dlg/w-d-xo.html
it’s also not the same as the one on the soundtrack
@@paytonbenkerbenker3280 exactly!! and I didn't even realize that the two versions were different until these interviews cause tbh there's not that much difference between them, which is amazing
@@goksnl The Piano in the soundtrack version sounds ALOT more "tuned" and "classical sounding" than the one heard in this clip.
THIS. This right here ladies and gents, is why he won the Golden Globe.
The raw emotion and power in his voice, the lovely piano, the beautiful storytelling that tugs at the heart, everything building up to this part was already phenomenal, but this scene easily steals the show for me. Just everything Andrew Garfield has done the whole movie is all so glorious and is what rightfully makes him so worthy of that award.
Hopefully this isn't the last time we see him in a movie musical and this is only the beginning for him. Perhaps an Oscar is in his future for this role as well? Only time will tell.
I hope he wins the Oscar. It would be well-deserved! He WAS Jonathan Larson.
Brilliant
Istg that i was so heart broken to not have been able to gear his golden globes speech, ik it would've been incredible
I heard him say he’d love to sing more, do more musicals.
He should of won the damn Oscar!
A lot of young people don’t know what the AIDS epidemic in the 80s 90s was like. Terrifying. No cure or treatment. Lots of young adults dying. Lots of judgement, fear, stigma. Jonathan, as well as Andrew, capture this emotion here.
I thought someone might reply with “It’s just like what we’re going through now.” I’m so glad I didn’t find a comment like that, I really am. The AIDS epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic have their own set of horrors.
@@steventaliaferro7880 People say that because they don’t comprehend just how viciously ostracized victims were. Whereas CoViD-19 patients are considered faultless victims, those with AIDS were thought of as having brought this upon themselves by choice. Which is pretty shitty, but when the attitude comes down from the highest levels of government, i.e., Ronald & Nancy Reagan, what do you expect? (Well, in this case, maybe the two *are* comparable!)
These kids need to watch Dallas buyers club. XD
I have a question, could you catch it from people while being a virgin
Specifically how could you catch it besides doing the deed
At this point, Lin Manuel Miranda should just direct more musical movies based on Broadway shows. For someone who have experienced in musicals for many years, I'm glad Tick Tick Boom was made by the right filmmaker
Movie version Hadestown, Next to Normal or Spring awaykening 😍
@@OlaOla-ct4nu OMG YES TO EACH ONE OF THEM!~
god yeah, put movie musicals in the hands of people who actually care that they're making a musical. a lot of past musical movie adaptations treated the music like they were begrudged to include it.
@@icymoons or worst ruined the music (see cats)
@@ytzelpena7019 N2N would be so good!!!
4:07 His seamless transition to "Come to Your Senses" is so beautiful!
Love love love this part
The way I would pay a fortune to hear him sing the whole thing
This scene will get him the Oscar, just like "I dreamed a dream" for Anne Hathaway. At least I hope so
Will Smith is coming in too strong, I think. Academy may think his overdue for one. But Andrew will get nominated for sure.
@@XimenaSu1609 a nomination isn't even in question haha
@@XimenaSu1609 Nomination is even a question? Andrew is one of the favourite to win the oscar
Andrew Garfield’s role in this movie elevated the entire movie. He and his ensemble made this movie work! The movie lives and dies with Garfield’s performance. Any other actor in this same role would not even be in any award conversation. I strongly believe in his passionate performance.
@@ginniesoh I agree, its up there with Taron Egerton in Rocketman (who was shockingly ignored for the Oscars)
The fact that Andrew sing and act simultaneously and the result is just making me speechless proves why Andrew is one of the best actors
At this point he's not acting.. he's being
Keep in mind, he has to learn how to sing in one year. His co-stars are either star singers or Broadway veterans. The fact that he managed to be as good as everyone else better get him that damn Oscar
His voice is a naturally beautiful gift, God said, “This voice is so beautiful & soft, Sweet & precious that I really need to deliver it to Andrew myself.”
4:51 dude displayed frustration, helplessness, solitude, acceptance, and resolve in mere seconds
Andrew was robbed, straight up robbed of an Oscar for this song alone. I'm never gonna get over that. You can't tell me that the nominee that learned and outright mastered two new skills for his role AND acted his heart out didn't deserve to win. The Oscars need a category for musicals like the Golden Globes has, at least Andrew would have definitely gotten his due then.
My English is not very good, but I wanted to say that I agree with you, and every time I have the opportunity to express and imply that giving Wil Smith the Osacr was a robbery, I do it.
In 2019 the Oscar winner was Rami Malek, who learned to sing, to play the piano, he played an artist, practically the same as Andrew years later, for me it was inconsistent that one won and the other didn't, doing something similar and performing better than the other candidates.
I hope that in the future it will be recognized as it deserves.
such bullshit that will smith won over him
Unlike other songs in the film where they lip-synced, Andrew performed this on set, and did it in 2 takes
How do you know of this
@@Paul-uv9dx They've said it in interviews.
Which interview? I've only heard of them performing boho days live on set, I wanna hear more about how the other songs were shot!
@@lilliealicea8002 th-cam.com/video/iBaFfukIbS4/w-d-xo.html
@@lilliealicea8002 this interview with the movie's sound mixer goes a little bit into how they worked out what to do for a lot of the songs and what the general thought process was th-cam.com/video/Tf-iUmU8KNU/w-d-xo.html
Fun fact: They originally planned to film this with playback and Andrew Garfield lip-syncing, but when time came for shooting he felt that the emotional state Jonathan was in was different from what he delivered on the recording, so he sang this live at the Delacorte.
Also fun fact: They shot this in March, so when they started filming again under the new COVID protocols they weren't allowed to have spontaneous moments like that, because of the risks of spreading COVID while singing, so they were only allowed to pick certain moments for live singing. Lin-Manuel Miranda actually got yelled at by the COVID monitors when Garfield spontaneously sang during one of the first days back filming.
Where did you find that? I’d love to read about it or watch it. That’s awesome
Where are you finding this BTS info? Is there an interview i should be checking out? I wanna know as much as i can about this movie!!
@@FabbyTravy th-cam.com/video/9eoSpbjX5-o/w-d-xo.html Interview with the sound mixers and Lin!
I just learned when this movie was shot Andrew was going through real grief for having lost his mom. And he made pure art.... He is pure art....
He said this song was very emotional to perform because his mom passed away from cancer. That’s probably why it didn’t need too many takes, the emotions are so raw. It doesn’t seem like he is acting here to me.
4:30 IM SORRY? HIS VOICE?! THATS A MASSIVE PURE TALENT HERE GENTLEMAN'S.
Someone should tell Ben Platt that THIS is how you do an award-worthy, emotional ballad sung live on camera without being overwrought to the point of discomfort. Andrew absolutely deserves the Oscar for this scene alone.
I adore DEH but Andrew Garfield is the better actor lol.
I’ve been saying this for months, this movie is god’s apology for Dear Evan Hansen.
@@JayKayEllEmm 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@JayKayEllEmm 💀💀
@@JayKayEllEmm That’s not true. This is an apology for Cats.
3:31 “I wonder now”.
The way he sings “now”. 👌🏻 omg I can’t with him
couldn't agree more
4:28 I don't think people realise how hard it is to just sing like that, Andrew may have had voice lessons but my god you don't sing like that if it wasn't a gift, lessons can only do so much but Andrew has a natural born gifted talent here, his voice is truly remarkable
my hats off to his vocal coach and to LinManuel for guiding Andrew to this point and then letting him go 💕💕💕
Find the guy who told him he couldn’t sing & seriously talk with him, to put it kindly, I mean he may not have been born a singer, but he’s got a naturally beautiful, sweet voice, God said, such. A precious gift I need to personally deliver it myself. All the coach did, was give him the confidence needed to share that. To open himself up to us in another way.
I cried over this scene. His emotion is raw and naked even. So touched by the song and the lyrics, the arrangement of real footages of young Jonathan Larson and the camera work of filming Andrew Garfield playing piano and singing in a empty stadium. Very sincere.
Is this real footage of him?
@@lieutenantdan1503 I don’t think so
@@lieutenantdan1503 It is, two different takes apparently. Compare the soundtrack to this, this one has more raw vocals and emotions. The soundtrack is much more cleaner and has less emotion(still does but yknow)
He said this song was very emotional to perform because his mom passed away from cancer. That’s probably why it didn’t need too many takes, the emotions are so raw. It doesn’t seem like he is acting here to me.
@@commentkun they meant the footage that's supposed to be of jonathan larson, not the singing scene.
The imagery of him performing in front of an empty theatre speaks volumes. He worked so hard for his passion, for years, with no recognition. He never stopped because he made a vow, and it was how he wanted to spend his day :)
This performance was simply epic. Andrew deserves every award on earth for this. This scene wrecked me.
This scene had me sobbing.
I’m so glad I came across this movie in a time in my life when I needed to make a change.
I finally figured out what’s my purpose and which is the path I need to follow to remain true to myself.
This movie couldn’t have come at a better time.
So thank you thank you thank you so much Lin and Andrew and all of the beautiful artists that keep inspiring people.
This is what cinema and art itself is truly about
❤️
Congratulations on finding your purpose. That's so wonderful to hear. Music and musicals are so powerful like that. Good luck to you!
This scene... It is really emotional. I shed some buckets of tears too. Wrapped up in a blanket and sobbing, but it felt strangely delightful and hopeful.
Relate!!!
This song is just beautiful, Andrew is up there now with my favourite actors, because of This scene makes me tear up from it’s beautiful lyrics, amazing singing done by the lovely Andrew Garfield, And that he sang this live is just phenomenal, and did this in two takes. I’m left speechless from this amazing actor, please andrew be in more musicals, your brilliant!
Courage to make hard changes in life sometimes comes from unexpected places. You found one of the best ones.
the raw emotion in "when I emerge from B minor or A" hits me in the guts in the best way every single time. i usually weep at this movie way before this song, but if i haven't, this'll do the trick. give Andrew everything.
I love this moment. Powerfull! ❤️😭
This scene destroyed me. I couldn’t imagine facing the reality of losing my best friend in the whole world. I bawled my eyes out all by myself.
I went through that fear last month so when I watched this movie for the first time the other day, it hit me really hard. It still does even tho my friend is better now. That fear stays with you forever
I had the exact same reaction
Hug them tight
@@luzcabreramoreno I will always and forever. Especially now
@@hayleyf9438 I'd do anything to hug her one more time and a million more 💕 knowing that you can hug yours just makes me happy.
The fact that this was the first song they filmed aswell. I don’t know how Andrew can do it so amazingly
i really want to hear andrew do a full cover of 'come to your senses' now
Sameee
There already is one, its on Spotify and its called “Why”
@@nicholibre those are two different songs…why isn’t a cover of come to your senses
@@ellajanus236 It was a joke
Same, because the way he sang that line here is so beautiful, I’m incredibly impressed by Andrew’s singing 😭😭❤️
This song is so special. A friend of mine and I went to an event recently and got to witness Andrew speaking how much Jonathan Larson and this film mean to him, especially this song. They played this scene and we watched it together with him. Afterwards, he mentioned how he carried the grief he felt with his mother passing when he filmed this scene. With tears in his eyes he said to the audience “you all just met Lynn Garfield tonight”.
Andrew Garfield is such a special, humble, and talented human. I cannot thank the universe enough for him.
That’s probably why it didn’t need too many takes, the emotions are so raw. It doesn’t seem like he is acting here to me. He is really feeling it all.
He is amazing! Beautifull voice, beautifull human…❤️
I saw his interview with Colbert promoting this movie
He also mentioned his mum, and it was very powerful for a lot of reasons.
1. His brother and his father was in the audience at that time.
2. Colbert himself lost a parent when he was young and it was clear he was affected by it.
3. “I hope this grief stays with me”
the fact that Andrew took voice lesson and piano lessons just to play this role is so amaaaaazing. He's so talented and an intelligent actor. Love him so much
one thing that really broke me during this scene was the knowledge that his best friend lived longer than him, even when he might have believed it was the other way around. it felt like Jonathan Larson's final promise (and goodbye) before his own death. "I'm gonna spend my time this way" had no reason to hit this hard
They could not have picked a better person to play Jonathan Larson than Andrew. His Golden Globes award for this was well deserved!
The anguish when he sings "When I emerge from B minor or A" makes me weep instantaneously
This moment! So beautifull, so raw!
This part made me cry, especially with the home movie mock footage of 9 year old/16 year old Michael and Jon. It’s heartbreaking to see them so young and with their whole lives ahead of them knowing what happened. It’s so bittersweet because Jon wrote this I believe as a tribute to those that were lost during the AIDS epidemic (which included a lot of people that Jon knew), and in this number he is reflecting on the fear of losing his best friend since childhood and the person whom Michael was based off of survived HIV/AIDS…others weren’t so lucky.
I'm a former theatre kid who lost their dreams and a lot of their talent to trauma, eating disorders and depression. And this pandemic...like it did for everyone made things a lot worse. It's easy to forget what makes you happy when all you are trying to do is survive. But Jonathan...in the face of death..talking about the pure joy he felt doing something so ordinary as going to rehearsals, pouring his all into little community theatre productions, making connections with other loud, goofy, obnoxious and very loving theatre kids in an old dusty rehearsal space playing acting games and getting every part right...made me take stock of my own life. Looking through all of my embarrassments and failures I really had to ask myself "What times were I the happiest?" And when it came down to it...those times were all of the experiences that Jonathan shared in this song. Notice he didn't say "What a way to make money" or "What a way to become famous" he said "What a way to spend the day". Needless to say this song made me ugly cry in a way that I haven't in a really long time. That despite all the other crap there was still a part of me that knew what that joy was.
I hope all of us get to spend our days the way we wish. No matter how much life can make us lose sight of it.
He really gave his all. The emotions. The singing. The moment. This is what you call perfect.
Andrew Garfield is one of the best actor of this generation. But so underrated.
Before watching this movie I never had interest in musicals, and had no knowledge of Jonathan Larson. But this movie, and this song in particular, brought out some serious emotions. "What a way to spend a day" is something that people need to take time and say to themselves more. Life is fleeting, and we need to take a moment from time to time and enjoy the people we hold dear.
This is my favorite part of film simply because of the amount of visible emotion you see him go thru. As well as the nostalgic theme of the song. Very well deserved oscar nomination.
He truly deserves an Oscar for his performance in this film. Such an extraordinary talent that brings such passion to every role he takes on.
Him singing this live hits different than the soundtrack verison
Ikr. The other makes me cry. This one made me lose it
andrew garfield is the perfect musical actor. it’s one thing perfectly sing emotionally in a song, but it’s a whole other thing to truly act and sing. the emotion is so raw and pure, that it adds imperfections to his vocal, which makes it even more perfect. he’s expressing his love and grief and pain about the threat of losing the most important person in his life, all through song. it shouldn’t be perfectly sung which a couple extra hard vocals. it should be expressed as purely as it is here. from his real crying while singing, messing up his breath control and nasal capabilities, to his conviction when he say “i make a vow…” rarely have i seen an actor express and capture emotion so well, on and off screen. the man is an artist through and through, and he’s even dealt with his own loss. he’s so connected to Jon, no one could’ve done it better.
He said this song was very emotional to perform because his mom passed away from cancer. That’s probably why it didn’t need too many takes, the emotions are so raw. It doesn’t seem like he is acting here to me.
Give. This man. An Oscar.
Will, Denzel, Javier, & Benedict did wonderfully, but this pulls me in and makes me identify with the humanity of this man in a way that I never expected. It's a career defining performance. Christ.
He really pulled his singing skills out of his ass and said “surprise bitches”
After him being all like “bruh I cannot sing” and he DID IT
It's even better than that he learnt specifically for the movie!! There's a complicated history between musical movies and vocal coaches yet he did so well here, can't imagine how much work he put into it
Andrew Garfield was just in a mood to surprise everyone in 2021
@@DiegoOrtiz96 true 😁
I make a vow right here and now. I am gonna articulate that Andrew gets his due Oscar! He should have been nominated for his supporting role in The Social Network.
In this, Andrew Garfield’s role in this movie elevated the entire movie. He and his ensemble made this movie work! The movie lives and dies with Garfield’s performance. Any other actor in this same role would not even be in any award conversation. I strongly believe in his passionate performance.
Garfield is simply stunning in this movie. The premise of this story is oddly structured with a different narrative arc. So many things could have gone wrong with this. But Garfield deep-dives into his part and gives us a flesh and blood character that we can relate to...and makes the movie a cut above the usual fare. That he can sing (and how!) is fabulous. Hand him the Oscar already.
Andrew Garfield deserves all the recognitions and praises he gets from this movie. Right person to portray Jonathan Larson
They shot this in the first week of production.
Just another testament to how fantastic Garfield is.
After graduating college, I started to doubt my career in theatre for the first time in my life. This song really hit me because I think it truly portrays how many people in this field feel when trying to balance reality and their dreams. Thanks to this amazing performance, I was reminded why I started this in the first place and got enough courage to start again. So thank you❤️
Thank you so much for writing your comment. Not in a theatre craeer, but my passion is writing and I've felt so out of place whenever I saw people around me without any particular passions going on with their non artistic careers, without understanding what it's like to be divided between dreams and reality. Thankfully, I have a job now that allows me to explore my creativity and I can balance it with my writing, but the life of an artist can be a very difficult one. Glad to know you're in a better place, a big hug from Spain.
I think it's the line "what a way to spend the day". It doesn't matter if you make money or obtain fame from it. It matters that you spend as much time as you can doing what makes you happy. I feel like I'm past the point of trying to make money off of this. I'm doing the 9-5 thing but I'm lucky that I found a theatre group that meets outside of those hours. When I listened to this song and looked back at the few times in my life in which I was the happiest...really the happiest I realized "damn....those all took place at a theatre didn't they?"
I’m incredibly happy that he won at the Golden Globes. Hoping he bags his long overdue Oscar this year and that we get to watch his live speech. 🙏 He’s such a talented storyteller, an eloquent and inspiring speaker during his interviews.
Andrew set the bar at new heights in this movie. The Golden Globe is so rightfully his, as should be the Critics choice. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 for the Oscar.
Why do I have a feeling that this time Andrew's gonna get his first Oscar win this year?
Because if it'll do, it just reminded me of Emma Stone when she won an Oscar for "La La Land", another musical film where she also sang there. Dude I can clearly see why they're indeed soulmates!!
Edit: HE’S GOT NOMINATED FOR BEST ACTOR IN THE OSCARS FOR THIS!!!!
the part where he sings “i make a vow, right here and now” 02:01is so great i’m obsessed
andrew gives such a beautiful & absolutely unforgettable performance throughout but this scene is truly phenomenal
This movie is the first movie since Endgame to make me cry, this scene is nothing short of art. Andrew’s amazing voice and emotion along with the storytelling and cinematography just pulls this scene together in the most beautiful way it could possibly be. Any awards this movie has and will earn, it deserves.
never getting over how beautiful this movie is. watching all the interviews you can see how passionate everyone is for this project, and that really showed on screen. exactly what I need in my life rn ❤❤
Jeez I am way into the Andrew Garfield TH-cam right now, I’m here 3 MINUTES AFTER IT WAS POSTED. This song is so good jeez
Same here bro
This entire scene completely took my breath away, the emotion... is absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I love it😭😭😭
This dude is talented. He went from Eduardo in Social Network to Spiderman to this, Jonathan flippin Larson. Andrew honours that legend every time he is on screen in this movie. Mad respect.
his golden globe for this was well deserved
To be able to sing out what he’s feeling but also to celebrate his love for his friend and for life in general. More than anything - if he does win an Oscar - I’m in awe of his gifts to express all of that and to honor Jonathan Larson whose life was cut short and serves as a reminder of what he so succinctly and profoundly said in his musical Rent: “no day but today.”
THIS!! I wept so much!! Jon's writing, Lin's Directing and Andrew's acting and performing... made this a stellar scene! I'm crying again! 😭 GIVE THIS MAN HIS OSCAR!!!❤ I think of everyone I've lost. Makes me feel choked up knowing Andrew had lost his Mum not long before shooting! And feeling what Jon must have felt in this moment in his tragically short life 😢❤
Love this song and it is so special to me because my son is the Youngest Micheal in the flashbacks. The song/scene make me cry every time I watch it and so proud he is a small part of it!
That's amazing!! Your son did such a great job, I thought it was real footage of young Michael and Larson!!
Wow! Congratulations! Be proud! ❤️🥰
it would be such a gift if they released the cut version of "green dress" for everyone to see!!! andrew garfield was fantastic for this role and he definitely deserves an oscar for his performance as jonathan larson
this comment aged incredibly well
This is the scene that left me utterly and totally wracked with sobs and tears, it hit me on such a raw personal level, as on one hand as someone whose had a love of acting and writing as a kid, and am trying to make it professionally as one the songs theme of 'what a way to spend the day' really struck a chord with me, as that's such a big reason why I love doing those things, how fun and memorable they are to do. And on the other end, I was watching this movie right next to my best friend which made what Jon was going through after learning about his best friends condition made it hit even closer to home to me. A truly stunning moment that Andrew deserves all the praise for
I legitimately almost cried during this scene. The part where he raises his voice somewhere at 4:26 absolutely broke me. I usually never get this sad at a movie ever.
When I was nine,
Michael and I
Entered a talent show down at the Y
Nine A.M. went to rehearse by some stairs
Mike couldn't sing
But I said, "No one cares"
We sang "Yellow Bird" and "Let's Go Fly A Kite"
Over and over and over
Till we got it right
When we emerged from the YMCA
Three o'clock sun had made the grass hay
I thought,
Hey, what a way to spend a day
Hey, what a way to spend a day
I make a vow, right here and now
I'm gonna spend my time this way
When I was sixteen,
Michael and I
Got parts in "West Side"
At White Plains High
Three o'clock went to rehearse in the gym
Mike played "Doc", who didn't sing
Fine with him
We sang, "gotta rocket in your pocket"
and "the Jets are gonna have their day - tonight"
Over and over and over
Till we got it right
When we emerged,
Wiped out by that play
Nine o'clock, stars and moon lit the way
I thought,
Hey, what a way to spend a day
Hey, what a way to spend a day
I made a vow
I wonder now
Am I cut out to spend my time this way?
With only so much time to spend
Don't wanna waste the time I'm given
"Have it all, play the game" - some recommend
I'm afraid, it just may be time to give in
I'm twenty-nine,
Michael and I
Live on the west side of SoHo, N.Y.
Nine A.M.
I write a lyric or two
Mike sings his song now on Mad Avenue
I sing, "Come to your senses
Defenses are not the way to go"
Over and over and over
Till I got it right
When I emerge from B Minor or A
Five o'clock, diner calls, "I'm on my way"
I think,
Hey, what a way to spend a day
Hey, what a way to spend a day
I make a vow - right here and now
I'm gonna spend my time this way
I'm gonna spend my time this way
I need Andrew Garfield's full cover of Come to your senses.
I knew he can get a award by this scene.
And He's actually Singing! OST got studio version.
now THIS is how you sing live in a movie musical
At the beginning of the film, he’s freaking out over running out of time to achieve all his dreams. “Why” is him realising he’s running out of time to spend with the people he loves.
I love how Lin Manuel Miranda has him sing in an empty theatre for this song. Jonathan realises that who will commit to his craft even if it means no one watches.
Andrew Garfield portrays brokenness and pain so real that it hurts. I really am in pain while I watch his movies - it feels like the soul of his characters is just on my screen, so fragile, so tender, so vulnerable. It might sound weird but I feel comfort in the fact that one must truly understand these feelings to portray them the way Andrew Garfield does: Even if no one of one’s family or friends know what it’s like to feel broken - there is an actor who must have felt it too to portray it this well. I don’t know if I’m just lost in my thoughts but maybe someone understands what I’m trying to say. Watching his movies feels like being heard and seen even on your darkest days.
He said this song was very emotional to perform because his mom passed away from cancer. That’s probably why it didn’t need too many takes, the emotions are so raw. It doesn’t seem like he is acting here to me.
Congratulations, Andrew Garfield for being nominated as Best Actor in the 94th Oscars!
you can tell how much pure emotion he put into this performance, personally I think it’s one of the best performances in my life time
For anyone coming from Melody Rose’s Soc Saturday livestream: you can see her best, on 2:26 and after! She’s dressed in green, I believe and has a ponytail! 💚
Such a great performance. I also want a full version of Andrew Garfield singing 'Come To Your Sense'.
This scene will never not make me cry, in a good way. Beautiful scene and incredible performance by Andrew, he better win that damn Oscar.
this is my favourite scene...the vocals, the emotion, the interpretation...flawless, technical, just a display of raw talent
This movie hits in such a personal way. Too deep in a way I will never be able to express it. It became my favorite movie of all time. I watch everyday and every time I discover a different hidden message that fills my heart with understanding and belonging. It is an indescribable feeling. Gonna tattoo something in honour. Thank you to everyone involved. Andrew has the type of energy I want to be surrounded with, just like his devotion to art. So inspiring. Hope one day I will be lucky enough to meet him and Lin, thank them for giving me the breath I needed to go after my dream. This story is a life-changing journey. Thank you all, thank you Jonathan. Universe bless you all.
Most people will remember Garfield for Spider Man and thats ok. But I will forever remember him for this gem. Incredible performance and movie. He and Lin Manuel did an excellent job
Does anyone else just get goosebumps when he says ‘now’ in this bit 3:32? Cause I do. Absolutely beautiful voice
EVERY TIME i see this scene i cry my eyes out. he deserved that golden globe 10000%
I watched this with my friends and when this song finished I had the unmistakable urge to hug the crap out of them. Lol.
I will never not think of my mom’s best friend, who passed away nearly 10 years ago during the scene. They met at a theater camp, and I just recently learned that he also did a production of West Side after they met (just like the song says, lol). He was such an amazing person, and truly inspired me to do my best and take it one step at a time❤️❤️
What a wonderful scene, a mixture of emotions and the acting is SPECTACULAR. The Oscar would definitely be well deserved for Garfield.
This entire song is powerful, Andrew’s Singing, it’s emotional beats, his acting during it and the terrific camerawork made this song so impactful for me I was crying my eyes out because of how beautiful this song is this is my favourite song of the entire film nobody can change my mind
I love this performance and the whole movie. So happy Andrew got the c/m Golden Globe. Congratulations on his Critic choice and SAG nominations.
This scene only is what made him be nominated at all the awards, sad he didn't win the Oscars but still he did an insane performance
Really should've won imo
Who won?
Easily one of the best movies of 2021. He should get nominated for an Oscar
I can only imagine what it was like to witness this on set.
Incredible performance from Andrew Garfield in this scene and the entire movie, throughly deserving of all the awards he is winning!!
Andrew Garfield ripping out of my heart, burning it with his tears, and placing it back in my chest. Its painfully beautiful, enough to make me cry.
We need Andrew's full version of 'come to your senses'!!! Right now!!! 😭
not him getting the golden globe AND being the best spider man LIKE MATERIAL GORL-
THE FACT THAT THIS IS HIS LIVE VOCAL WHEW
This is Andrews greatest performance of his career he really brings out the emotion and depth of Jonathan Larson it’s incredible
I really hope Andrew can get his Ocar for his incredible performance in TikTikBoom. It was the most touching performance for me in 2021.
I haven't even known this actor until now. The soul, the spirit he shares through the screen is insane. His emotion in each word trembling in my head.
This is how art heals. Glad I found this actor at least now.
I haven't seen any other musical that's more relatable and universal.
This deserves much more attention.
Love from 🇮🇳
Andrew Garfield has filmed various critically acclaimed movies. Some of them include The Social Network, Hacksaw Ridge, Never Let me Go and Silence. He also played the leading role of Prior Walter in Angeles of America and won a Tony Award for it. As for more mainstream movies, he was Spiderman in 2012 and 2014. He is a wonderful actor if you wish to check other of his films out.
And
later reprised his role as Peter Parker aka Spiderman in Spiderman no way home along with Tom Holland and Tobey maguire
Please please please upload "Green Green Dress" deleted scene for the love of all that is good and holy. and the full extended version of Therapy
And full version of Sextet
I love everything about Andrew Garfield’s performance of this song but the way he sings “Let’s Go Fly A Kite” in particular really gets me every time 🥺
This scene is heart wrenching and warm and raw and magnificent and everything all at once. Truly outstanding performance.