Ben Fankhauser -- "Belief" by Alexander Sage Oyen

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  • @Clairebear6797
    @Clairebear6797 8 ปีที่แล้ว +575

    that guy who yells "SING" is all of us

  • @KeatonJadwin
    @KeatonJadwin 11 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    It bothers me that people only seem to be commenting on Ben's riffs and vocal quality. Don't get me wrong, he sings wonderfully, but this song is beautiful and deserves recognition. Alexander Sage Oyen: congratulations on such a heartfelt and moving song.

    • @nalabees
      @nalabees 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      that's something I ALWAYS think about when some _____(anything) gets a lot of recognition.
      I definitely understand complementing someone on their ability to perform it as that's a very talented human as well, and it's well deserved... but somehow not much gets mentioned about who wrote it besides a "lyrics and music by" line.
      I think what actually gets to me is the whole culture of, especially when something really blows up, it's the one who performs the material (in all mediums) whose opinion people care about, about the material itself, and everything else. Like the material came out of them. It's just so odd to me. Not saying every writer cares, look at the entire pop music factory, but it always irked me. It's the writers material, sometimes ONE song/show makes bonifide stars out of the performers and doors open up everywhere... while the writers generally have to keep proving them self over and over again until their let's say, road to success MAY become less challenging for them. If ever. Woops, rant over.

    • @ozgecko4050
      @ozgecko4050 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Because the videos are usually about the performance… do you do this on beyonces videos for example? Just seems extremely targeted lol

  • @Imsowasted16368
    @Imsowasted16368 9 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    Does anybody else see how attractive he is while singing with so much emotion.. damn. oh my god

    • @lisaslife4807
      @lisaslife4807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kenneth he makes my heart melt

    • @TinyRagerNYC
      @TinyRagerNYC ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah its not easy to be gorgeous while singing so deeply. and he does it with bells on.

  • @glowwithvero
    @glowwithvero 10 ปีที่แล้ว +591

    He's setting my standards for men TOO HIGH

  • @cattytamms5251
    @cattytamms5251 8 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    THE KING OF RIFFS GOES TOOOOOOO. ( drum roll )
    BEN FANKHAUSER

  • @dramaismylife2017
    @dramaismylife2017 9 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    He is so gorgeous. And his voice is gorgeous. He has ruined my standards for men forever.

    • @jeremyscotts2010
      @jeremyscotts2010 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +divergent-ravenclaw-revolutionary-half_blood-on_fire Yass

    • @akirasweat1998
      @akirasweat1998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real

  • @emma-km7se
    @emma-km7se 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    me? crying over ben fankhauser? it's more likely than you think.

    • @mmhmm1862
      @mmhmm1862 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      jesus faist oo shit hi Ryan Ross ( omg your username )

  • @BalletBecca
    @BalletBecca 9 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    I would most definitely give a damn. many damns for Ben

  • @luciesmith147
    @luciesmith147 8 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    I love how every time Ben sings he dosent just sing he performs and he cares like that's the only thing that matters in that moment and it's just breathtaking

  • @rachelj2166
    @rachelj2166 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    his ability to hush a crowd and leave them speechless in awe with the "mere" power of singing/music is the most gratifying thing ever

  • @butterflytaster5553
    @butterflytaster5553 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I decided to watch this because he looked cute as hell in the thumbnailbut now I am having a religious experience. The second one in less than two weeks (lookimg at you, Taylor Louderman). My bisexual ass _cannot_ handle all these talented theatre people.

  • @baileybieganek2446
    @baileybieganek2446 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    🙋🙋me! Me!!!!!! I give a damn, I'm listening, and I most certainly know who you are Ben💚

  • @saint_kitty
    @saint_kitty 10 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    beautiful how the audience gets quiet, his ability to capture attention is mesmerizing and his voice is magical

  • @saraabigail2958
    @saraabigail2958 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    *Probably the most ironic thing I've ever heard Benoncé say*
    Ben: "Is anybody listening to the song that I sing? Does anyone even know who I am?"
    Me and every other Fansie and anyone else who knows Ben: Are we a joke to you?

    • @collectively.unconscious
      @collectively.unconscious 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      slkjdgbassjs amen tho

    • @kaylashores
      @kaylashores 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It reminds me of DEH and idk how to feel...

    • @Zem-u4o
      @Zem-u4o 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      well - its not so ironic anymore - im the only one i personally know who is obsessed with him and his angelic voice but i have so far only found 2 other people online ;-; JUSTICE FOR BENONCE IN 2024!

  • @enemyproductions
    @enemyproductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Go and look it up the poor guys head is spinning
    That poor guy is me. My head cannot comprehend how beautiful this boy can sing and therefore is freaking out. I love Ben Fankhauser.

  • @CooKieMerLe
    @CooKieMerLe 9 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    omg could he stop being so damn gorgeous and that tongue thing oh my

    • @kaylamcook696
      @kaylamcook696 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I like that you actually went back and wrote down the timestamps for all the most noticeable ones XD

    • @clareordonez5280
      @clareordonez5280 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bless you haha

    • @nurysacevedogaete3830
      @nurysacevedogaete3830 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You didn't consider the heavy breathing and his hands holding the mic softly... this vid is pure porn, dude!

    • @DeffNotDave
      @DeffNotDave 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      THE TONGUE THING

    • @faridlmiftahul
      @faridlmiftahul 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nurys Acevedo Gaete EXACTLY 😛

  • @catroquim
    @catroquim 10 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    i will always be extremely intimidated by ben's riffs hahaha

  • @trixcereals
    @trixcereals 7 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I just want to know, is this a song about doubting God? Yes Ben sang it so beautifully but I think the people enjoying his performance forget the sadness and doubt in the song. And for me that's what made this even better

  • @maflingo99
    @maflingo99 8 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    KING OF RIFFS

    • @kaitlynmalessi
      @kaitlynmalessi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hannah W King of riffs and the King of New York

    • @melloheya
      @melloheya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      benonce

  • @norakmccarthy
    @norakmccarthy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I have listened to this on repeat for the last two days, and cannot get over how adorable the little screw-up at 0:30 was.

    • @laurenring9721
      @laurenring9721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All wanna *little baby headshake*

  • @odd-jobs-chick281
    @odd-jobs-chick281 7 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Every time I see the sunset
    I look for something more in it
    As if something will pop out to me right there
    The paper and the tv
    Well they all wanna save me
    They point me towards the sunset
    So I stare
    Is anybody listening?
    To the song that I sing
    Does anyone even know who I am?
    If I sing hallelujah
    Right on up to ya
    Would your angles even give a damn
    When the cowards turn to soldiers
    To solve all their problems
    I wonder what I'm supposed to believe
    And the news reporters set the blame
    For people who don't think the same
    I wonder what their trying to achieve
    Is anybody listening?
    To the song that I sing
    Does anyone even know who I am?
    If I sing hallelujah
    Right on up to ya
    Would your angles even give a damn
    Would you give a damn (2x)
    I don't know what I'm supposed to do
    I want so much to believe in you
    But it's hard when there's no justice for the thief
    Staring at the sunset from my roof
    Looking for some kind of proof
    When there's none in sight
    I guess that's called belief
    So is this belief?
    Is anybody listening?
    To the song that I sing
    Does anyone even know who I am?
    If I sing hallelujah
    Right on up to ya
    Would your angles even give a damn
    Would you give a damn (2x)

  • @mrdatova
    @mrdatova 7 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    Ben would be a great replacement for Ben Platt after original cast of Dear Evan Hansen leaves.

    • @spamfriedrice9756
      @spamfriedrice9756 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Owen Raynor yesssss

    • @charlie.eden_
      @charlie.eden_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Vocally, I totally agree. but i think he looks a bit too old for the role (but oh my god I would kill to see that. that would be a dream come true)

    • @alex.coversbroadway6190
      @alex.coversbroadway6190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      faye miller Taylor trensch is 28 Ben is 27

    • @xXlovestideXx
      @xXlovestideXx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He’s said that it’s a dream role of his, so we can hope !!

    • @e-linamarie
      @e-linamarie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      alex.coversbroadway he looks older than ben though, a little too old to be an evan

  • @smilespoonskelton
    @smilespoonskelton 9 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Every time i try to listen to this while working I get nothing done! I click on the video and see his face before i can click away and then his gorgeous bloody face keeps me from looking away the whole way through, even when he's not singing. He so incredible, it feels like he's bearing his entire soul.

  • @binchickenalfredo1928
    @binchickenalfredo1928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always come back to this video when I just wanna listen Broadway performers live. Anyone who has heard this man sing in person is lucky.

  • @starrysence
    @starrysence 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "would you give a damn?"
    *me, in tears:* yes, absolutely

  • @julianna11924
    @julianna11924 10 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Benyonce!

  • @sarahcohen7609
    @sarahcohen7609 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I've had this playing on repeat for the past 24 hours, as in at least 12 times today. Ben is so kind in person, so incredibly talented, and currently stuck in my head.

  • @katieelaine1813
    @katieelaine1813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the two men in this world that own my heart are Ben Fankhauser and Ben Platt

  • @moonlitlex2504
    @moonlitlex2504 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    BENS VOICE COULD KILL ANYONE! Honestly Ben why are you so talented?!?!

  • @musicalprophet9837
    @musicalprophet9837 10 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I needed to hear something like this right now.
    And holy. merlin's. pants. this IS AMAZING.

    • @riserevelation8471
      @riserevelation8471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Holy Merlin pants... got to say I have heard many alternate cuss words but that is impressive

  • @chocolateeclair9879
    @chocolateeclair9879 7 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    He looks so heartbroken at the end and I don't get how

    • @SuperSushiman13
      @SuperSushiman13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      acting

    • @laurenring9721
      @laurenring9721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Assuming from the pfp your username is a John Mulaney reference. I read chocolate eclair in his voice and I could hear the pfp

    • @chocolateeclair9879
      @chocolateeclair9879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@laurenring9721 you have the moral backbone of a chocolate éclair

  • @asperconlon7336
    @asperconlon7336 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This song is so damn powerful. I had to listen a few times to get it, but damn. And paired with this man and his gorgeous voice...

  • @marleyandmitchg4204
    @marleyandmitchg4204 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So many people are listening, Ben. All of us

  • @girlonabookshelf4922
    @girlonabookshelf4922 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I listened to this song with my sister on Spotify the other day and I was like "this sounds like Ben Fankhauser and then she showed me the poster that said his name on it I was very happy, his voice is so magical

  • @arianacastaluccio-vilani9442
    @arianacastaluccio-vilani9442 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Y'all it's not even a crush anymore I'm actually in frickin LOVE with him OMFG ♡♡♡

  • @michiko1086
    @michiko1086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song is so good. But I can't imagine anyone else singing this but Ben. But srsly, this song has that truth in it that it still gives me goosebumps. Alexander is amazing.

  • @RuuBjAh1
    @RuuBjAh1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Lol, not that I am any different, but the thirst is real in this comment section hahaha

  • @hannaha.7251
    @hannaha.7251 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Ugh wow I just watched this 3x in a row. So so good.

  • @kaylamcook696
    @kaylamcook696 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love how into the music he always gets. Like, wow. Just wow. His voice is amazing, and his emotion is beautiful. (Also, the way that he moves his arms when he sings high/loud parts oh my goodness he's adorable lol)

    • @kailierian9457
      @kailierian9457 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kayla M Cook I love your profile pic

    • @kaylamcook696
      @kaylamcook696 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kailie Rian Thank you! So do I. Lol.

  • @DanielPauperrimus
    @DanielPauperrimus 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've hit the replay button on this five times in a row. Help. I can't get enough of it.

  • @skyssketches7521
    @skyssketches7521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Listening to this while stretching in the dark in your room at 3am hits different.

  • @ashleybast8044
    @ashleybast8044 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    it's been 4 years and literally nothing else has ever come close to this performance

  • @lisaslife4807
    @lisaslife4807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg I’m gonna cry and it just started

  • @alexgaskarthseyebrows2978
    @alexgaskarthseyebrows2978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He is literally flawless, God's hand slipped when he made Ben Fankhauser

  • @alisaperez3716
    @alisaperez3716 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Its 4am and I've fallen in love with ben fankhauser

  • @sarahannemunson2687
    @sarahannemunson2687 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was lucky enough to meet him and he is so nice!!

  • @thehunterbrown
    @thehunterbrown 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This song is perfection....definitely going to by the sheets for this one! Perfect for my book!

  • @swimstar66
    @swimstar66 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love how he is completely unfazed by all that cheering--he just stays so in it. amazing!

  • @erinbosbury4605
    @erinbosbury4605 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I just want to know him. Is that too much to ask????

  • @plasticplatypus511
    @plasticplatypus511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love this song, Alexander Sage Oyen is such a talented man and he deserves more recognition.

  • @thumpervu
    @thumpervu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolutely love this . Listen to it all the time . He is so connected to the song .. Bravo

  • @judelandsberger1431
    @judelandsberger1431 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    3:13 OH MY SWEET LORD I literally swooned

  • @kkaleighj
    @kkaleighj 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    i adore this song. i want to sing it so bad.

  • @kirstenwalton5814
    @kirstenwalton5814 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is just gorgeous - not only does it sound fabulous, but his face all the way through is something to watch!

  • @bumblebee2451
    @bumblebee2451 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    his riffs are probably my reason for living

  • @caciewaite5047
    @caciewaite5047 10 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    ARE THOSE TEARS IN HIS EYES

  • @joshuagarcia421
    @joshuagarcia421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just listened to this on Spotify. And all i can ever say is He cares for you dude. He cares for us. :)

  • @teeniebeenie8774
    @teeniebeenie8774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he one of my faves….awesome voice and emoting

  • @MissZebraHugs
    @MissZebraHugs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i could listen to this for the rest of my life and still get chills every time

  • @mylord9395
    @mylord9395 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've never seen his face from this close before and let me just say, its magnificent. I mean, it's like he's animated. I've never seen anybody like that.

  • @graemelaw39
    @graemelaw39 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ben Fankhauser+this song = Perfection

  • @charissemarcia
    @charissemarcia 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ben Fankhauser's riffs are all i need in life

  • @codyraystrimple5659
    @codyraystrimple5659 7 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    3:15 but.. how did.. waitWHAT

  • @TinyRagerNYC
    @TinyRagerNYC ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gorgeous all around. Would love to see this again live in NYC.

  • @leilanyx
    @leilanyx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    don't mind me, i'm just sobbing over my laptop right now because damn he looks so heartbroken like A+ acting right there like fuck bless this angel.

  • @shamidkpzd
    @shamidkpzd 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's a sincerity about him in his singing that is so endearing.

  • @starrrymars
    @starrrymars 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    oh god how can he sing so P E R F E C T L Y

  • @madisonsolomon1953
    @madisonsolomon1953 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow Ben is amazing I love him so much he is so talented and deserves for everyone to know the song that he songs

  • @jilliecm
    @jilliecm 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He has the voice of an angel!

  • @XxMadAboutPotterxX
    @XxMadAboutPotterxX 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good God, that boy can sing!

  • @skittlesplease
    @skittlesplease 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i was listening to this in class and i started to tear up and my teacher look at me like "wtf? this is a worksheet about colonial jobs why are you emotional?"

  • @Thales.Gustavo
    @Thales.Gustavo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ugh, such an inspiration! His voice, interpretation, and riffs are always spot on!!

  • @simondarrow4688
    @simondarrow4688 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    hey im gay? im gay. hello??? im gay.

  • @znmnky13
    @znmnky13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. Really nicely sung.

  • @thefriendlyemo5744
    @thefriendlyemo5744 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm in love with Ben! ❤️

    • @Apollo-ux1nt
      @Apollo-ux1nt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MusicalFanatic04 arent we all

  • @juliesmith3144
    @juliesmith3144 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Agree! I heard it word that he is going to be in the Carole King Musical National Tour this season. Hopefully, I'll get to meet him.

  • @charlotteboyd5013
    @charlotteboyd5013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song is so inspiring and he is the perfect person to sing it!!

  • @iKidForever
    @iKidForever 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad I have the privilege to see him in Newsies three times.

  • @martaramirez6891
    @martaramirez6891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He stared at the camera and I felt his stare into the deepest part of my soul

  • @marzsl759
    @marzsl759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I immediately start crying when I hear this song, it really gets me in the feels💕💕💕

  • @Devrandief
    @Devrandief 11 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Yes I would so fuckin give a damn... You are wonderful!

  • @luciesmith2706
    @luciesmith2706 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can't fall in love with a voice can u ❤️😂

  • @Lanarosech
    @Lanarosech 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ben has literally slayed my life!!!!!!! HELP!!!

  • @floatingpencil
    @floatingpencil 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful voice, beautiful song - and so very beautifully acted. A lot of work has gone into this.

  • @nurysacevedogaete3830
    @nurysacevedogaete3830 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He looks so dreamy, and sings like an angel... I'll be single forever.

  • @bella-dw3oc
    @bella-dw3oc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    everytime i watch this i cry a little bit harder,, i sobbed this time

  • @IlseNeumann1891
    @IlseNeumann1891 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only 5? I swear I've replayed this song at least 500 times...

  • @lorraine4779
    @lorraine4779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yes ben, i would give a damn. my god i would give so many damns

  • @GetAwayWithBK
    @GetAwayWithBK 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing song and singer. Props to you both.

  • @pouncecatsfan
    @pouncecatsfan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I absolutely love this song and i was wondering and hopping i could have the piano music to this song so i can share this incredible song with more people.

  • @Comemations
    @Comemations ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THE FACT THAT IM ACTUALLY CRYING.
    i know it was like 10 years ago
    shut up leave me alone

    • @chillichillinchiles
      @chillichillinchiles 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      nah cuz literally same😭

    • @Comemations
      @Comemations 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@chillichillinchiles 😭

  • @kaitlynhudson619
    @kaitlynhudson619 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This will always be my favorite.

  • @AndreBerlinTube
    @AndreBerlinTube 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a voice. I´m stunned.

  • @TrixiaDelaRosa
    @TrixiaDelaRosa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw him perform last week in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical... Oh my! My heart sank listening to him live. His voice is just absolutely amazing!

    • @justme-ew3ri
      @justme-ew3ri 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg you are so lucky i would have dies

    • @justme-ew3ri
      @justme-ew3ri 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *died

  • @starlightdiaries
    @starlightdiaries 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this song is just so.... it just describes my life

  • @chelseahazlehurst
    @chelseahazlehurst 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is just no words he's amazing

  • @Ablakewaters
    @Ablakewaters 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm pretty sure 1000 of these views are mine... He's so flawless.

  • @hannahsixx1
    @hannahsixx1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I"M SOBBING I LOVE BEN SO DAMN MUCH

  • @LindseyPaige1148
    @LindseyPaige1148 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alex. This is awesome, and I am in love with this!

  • @danalinarez1465
    @danalinarez1465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m in love with this man