When he takes off his glasses to hit that note?! YESSSS QUEEEEN! SAAAAAANG! And his look of "I'm not done yet" at the end before the last note? I LIVE!
What I love about this is not just that Tituss has a beautiful voice, but he manages to portray the song without having to do all the huge movements and overexaggerating, his acting is so subtle and it's beautiful.
Use to watch this as a teenager, dreaming of Broadway and living in NYC. Now as an adult, I am seeing Tituss in Moulin Rouge and live in this crazy, magical city. Full circle on remembering this great talent
I am so honored to call him my teacher. What a brilliant, brilliant performance. No words can describe how beautiful this is. 100% convincing. Love it.
Oh! The subtleness of his facial expressions and movements, as well as his beautiful voice and technique makes for a spine tingling experience. I wish I could have seen it live. Mmm.
i'm always blown away by his vocal talent, but this is such an amazingly subtle acting performance...especially for musical theatre, when it's so tempting to use really broad strokes.
Everytime i listen to this song it gives me chills, joy, set me free, i can hear my heart beating stronger, i can hear my soul screaming… Thank you Jonathan for this Masterpiece ! greetings from Germany
This man is the best singer on the Broadway stage today. His top voice is the smoothest I've heard out of anyone in this world. I bow at Tituss Burgess' feet.
This is very lovely. I'm a soprano and his voice blows me out of the water on those high notes. And the lyrics speak volumes, too. All around, one of my new favorite songs.
I have been trying to pick out his CRAZY AWESOME run at 3:02 for like 5mins now wtf titus?! I will be stealing it. :) I've loved this video for years but am just now hoping to use it as an audition piece.
Both versions are so incredible in their own way. I first heard Tituss' version and I love how he sings this song so naturally--like a conversation--not acting.
Hi Jonathan! It's Cecilia Foecke from The Boston Conservatory. I was just looking musical theater tunes in general and this came up. Wow what a song! Brought some tears there for a moment. Hoping you remember me, it's been over 10 years I think. I sang your beautiful duet "Shine"!
This is unbelievable! And makes me LOVE what I do even more, when people like Tituss and Jonathan find each other, and this is the result! So inspiring!!!! Bravo Jonathan and Tituss!
He embodies the message of this song so subtly and so beautifully and his incredible vocals soar. Titus Burgess is an artist of incredible caliber that we are lucky to be able to watch perform.
I love Natalie Weiss. FACT! But this is just unbelievable. Tituss Burgess is probably one of the best male vocals in the world right now. His expression along with his phenomenal voice are the epitome of excellence. 10/10 Perfect in every way. Beautiful story teller. Beautiful song.
Whenever I want to listen to this song, I ALWAYS go to this version first. Tituss is the best. Not that the other renditions are bad, but you can't get any better than him.
Truly EPIC! Tituss never fails to deliver. I am in love with his ease in the upper register. Many push when they get there and this man lets the voice sing and spin! I am a Tenor but the things he does vocally are amazing. So blessed to have an artist like this to listen to! I WANT MORE!!!
This is my favorite performance. His expressions AND his vocals......flawless. I connected with the song, and was amazied by his range. I feel priviledged just to have seen it on video. He nailed it
I used to see that note from Under The Sea as his last note, but videos like this or "Crazy" just show us how talented this guy is and how far up or down he can go in his range for the song's sake, not his own. He embodies the lyrics as very few people do (I can only think of 2 names right now). That's pure, pure, pure talent. One step above what Broadway usually recognizes as "talent". Keep going and lots of success, Tituss! :D
I first found this video in the summer of 2010, and because of mushy heart stuff, it hit home and I instantly became a fan of Tituss. I was so excited to hear that he was gonna be in Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt (I hadn't yet binged on 30 Rock), and I absolutely love him on that too!
He starts it a 3rd down (E flat) from Natalie and with the key change at the end of the bridge (F major) he ends the song a step down from Natalie.
All these years later, this performance stays with me. I find myself needing to revisit. Truly brilliant. Thank you
When he takes off his glasses to hit that note?! YESSSS QUEEEEN! SAAAAAANG!
And his look of "I'm not done yet" at the end before the last note? I LIVE!
What I love about this is not just that Tituss has a beautiful voice, but he manages to portray the song without having to do all the huge movements and overexaggerating, his acting is so subtle and it's beautiful.
God.. He soars through his range and upper register without a hint of struggle or waver. Unreal.
This is the first rendition I found of this song. Now I'm afraid of listening to any other because this was perfection. Wow.
Use to watch this as a teenager, dreaming of Broadway and living in NYC. Now as an adult, I am seeing Tituss in Moulin Rouge and live in this crazy, magical city. Full circle on remembering this great talent
I am so honored to call him my teacher. What a brilliant, brilliant performance. No words can describe how beautiful this is. 100% convincing. Love it.
That glasses choreo tho
Chelcy Harrell every time I watch this it is like the first time. lol goosebumps.
I worship in the church of Burgess! ❤️
holy CRAP the vocal control that he has. it's amazing, this was amazinggg
Oh! The subtleness of his facial expressions and movements, as well as his beautiful voice and technique makes for a spine tingling experience. I wish I could have seen it live. Mmm.
"YEAH BABY!"
I died
i'm always blown away by his vocal talent, but this is such an amazingly subtle acting performance...especially for musical theatre, when it's so tempting to use really broad strokes.
Wow, beautiful! I have a new favorite. Thank you Kimmy Schmidt team. This man has a gift from God. There is no other explanation.
Everytime i listen to this song it gives me chills, joy, set me free, i can hear my heart beating stronger, i can hear my soul screaming… Thank you Jonathan for this Masterpiece !
greetings from Germany
I want a show to be written for him to be this awesome with those glasses and those clothes. He looks like such a character.
His accuracy and transitions are beautiful and he makes you really feel the song!!!
Is this the greatest vocal performance of all time!?
He's so goddamn effortless.
This man is the best singer on the Broadway stage today. His top voice is the smoothest I've heard out of anyone in this world. I bow at Tituss Burgess' feet.
2:15 that resonant C5!!! so bright
This is very lovely.
I'm a soprano and his voice blows me out of the water on those high notes.
And the lyrics speak volumes, too.
All around, one of my new favorite songs.
This man is a genius on every level... Underrated Artist because hes more than a singer and actor... Chills all day!
this is such a remarkably confident performance. it's like he just walked in to sing this song and walked out and never had to take his coat off.
I feel like this is the definitive version of this song. Other people can do it, but nobody captures it like Tituss does.
Pinot noir...
Yassssss
Jesus. Chills every time. How is one man so bloody perfect?
I'm seeing Tituss live in Ohio this week at Show Choir Camps of America. This is SO brilliant. What a powerhouse. I just wanna cry.
The most beautiful voice I've ever heard.
seriously. best video on the internet
The glasses at the end are absolutely the perfect choice.
I have been trying to pick out his CRAZY AWESOME run at 3:02 for like 5mins now wtf titus?! I will be stealing it. :) I've loved this video for years but am just now hoping to use it as an audition piece.
His voice is always amazing. But baby the acting choices in this vid gave me chills like wtf ❤️❤️❤️
Wow! What a dream he is! Can anyone really sing this well? I guess so! Prayers.❤❤❤
i just met up with him for a performance in NJ. and talked with him 1 on 1 and he was just outstanding!!
I die when I watch this... This is absolutely extraordinary.
I am crying in Barns and Noble... lol. AMAZING.
Tituss is just phenomenal. His acting, timing, and the emotion he puts into his singing. Especially this song. . just moves me.
Both versions are so incredible in their own way. I first heard Tituss' version and I love how he sings this song so naturally--like a conversation--not acting.
His voice. So beautiful. First time I heard him sing this song, I cried.
Hi Jonathan! It's Cecilia Foecke from The Boston Conservatory. I was just looking musical theater tunes in general and this came up. Wow what a song! Brought some tears there for a moment. Hoping you remember me, it's been over 10 years I think. I sang your beautiful duet "Shine"!
You are a treasure 😭 thank you
the amount of freedom he has with this song is mind blowing, most beautiful rendition i've ever seen
Forever enamored by his voice and soul
This is unbelievable! And makes me LOVE what I do even more, when people like Tituss and Jonathan find each other, and this is the result! So inspiring!!!! Bravo Jonathan and Tituss!
He embodies the message of this song so subtly and so beautifully and his incredible vocals soar. Titus Burgess is an artist of incredible caliber that we are lucky to be able to watch perform.
I love Natalie Weiss. FACT! But this is just unbelievable. Tituss Burgess is probably one of the best male vocals in the world right now. His expression along with his phenomenal voice are the epitome of excellence. 10/10 Perfect in every way.
Beautiful story teller. Beautiful song.
he is magical.
i watch this every day
Whenever I want to listen to this song, I ALWAYS go to this version first. Tituss is the best. Not that the other renditions are bad, but you can't get any better than him.
this is seriously one of the best videos on youtube
I can't stop listening to this!!!
Truly EPIC! Tituss never fails to deliver. I am in love with his ease in the upper register. Many push when they get there and this man lets the voice sing and spin! I am a Tenor but the things he does vocally are amazing. So blessed to have an artist like this to listen to! I WANT MORE!!!
This is my favorite performance. His expressions AND his vocals......flawless. I connected with the song, and was amazied by his range. I feel priviledged just to have seen it on video. He nailed it
@StormBroadwayLife
Absolutely! Titus puts acting first, which is what makes him so perfect on this song.
I was so wishing I could have been at this concert, but as I live in Chicago...
Thank you SO MUCH for posting these!
Why is he so perfect.
I cry three seconds into this video.
i am on the verge of tears. absolutely breath takingly beautiful. he's so classy. perfect, flawless performance.
i'm speechless. he is phenomenal!
this performance brings me to tears every single time i watch it
@Kabawesome- it's called "rubato", and it's written as part of the musical instructions, at the beginning of the song. Composer's intention....
like that lady says at the end.. YES BABY!!
Jesus. The glasses get my every single time.
I used to see that note from Under The Sea as his last note, but videos like this or "Crazy" just show us how talented this guy is and how far up or down he can go in his range for the song's sake, not his own. He embodies the lyrics as very few people do (I can only think of 2 names right now). That's pure, pure, pure talent. One step above what Broadway usually recognizes as "talent". Keep going and lots of success, Tituss! :D
Wow! ❤😢🙏💪
GORGEOUS.
This is like a master class in performance. Brilliant.
That is incredibly high belting :O
ALRIGHT!!!! Effortless singing always makes me happy
This is perfection..
Gorgeous singing. Brilliant song writing!!! I adore this song!!
Amazing, simply amazing - the small story telling gestures completely made this performance!
love this man
so beautiful.
Oh my god. He is sooooo talented and sooo amazing
chills, every. single. time.
colleen sent me
this song is so beautiful i love it when natalie sang it but you ...you are AMAZING!!!!!!
I first found this video in the summer of 2010, and because of mushy heart stuff, it hit home and I instantly became a fan of Tituss. I was so excited to hear that he was gonna be in Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt (I hadn't yet binged on 30 Rock), and I absolutely love him on that too!
i don't even know who this guy is, but he just made me cry.
Love.
NEVER BREAKS FROM THE STORY HE'S TRYING TO TELL!!
Amazing! Wow!
I already loved this song before watching and I love it even more now!!! Yayyy
Okay, I'm a very high Tenor and I can't even dream of notes that high! Wow, He is amazing! Wow! This is why I do Musical Theatre! Wow!
WOW!
absolutely fantastic
Brasil love You ❤❤
beautiful.
stunning performance. congrats.
Amazing performance!! So honest!!
This guys is an awesome singer and and an awesome actor in Kimmy Schmidt! #PinoNoir
best voice ever! love you...
I almost cried from the incredible amount of talent
Dear Titus! THANK YOU! That was a stunningly executed piece of work! Beautiful! Well done sir
Beaitiful voice ever !
Hum, WOW ?!
Absolutely sick vocals!