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!
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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"!
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.
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.
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 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
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 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!
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 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.
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!
All these years later, this performance stays with me. I find myself needing to revisit. Truly brilliant. Thank you
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.
God.. He soars through his range and upper register without a hint of struggle or waver. Unreal.
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!
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
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.
This is the first rendition I found of this song. Now I'm afraid of listening to any other because this was perfection. Wow.
holy CRAP the vocal control that he has. it's amazing, this was amazinggg
I worship in the church of Burgess! ❤️
That glasses choreo tho
Chelcy Harrell every time I watch this it is like the first time. lol goosebumps.
Is this the greatest vocal performance of all time!?
His accuracy and transitions are beautiful and he makes you really feel the song!!!
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 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.
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.
Pinot noir...
Yassssss
Incredible performance.
Incredible song.
Piss annoying audience.
"YEAH BABY!"
I died
seriously. best video on the internet
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
Wow, beautiful! I have a new favorite. Thank you Kimmy Schmidt team. This man has a gift from God. There is no other explanation.
This man is a genius on every level... Underrated Artist because hes more than a singer and actor... Chills all day!
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.
The most beautiful voice I've ever heard.
Jesus. Chills every time. How is one man so bloody perfect?
Wow! What a dream he is! Can anyone really sing this well? I guess so! Prayers.❤❤❤
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.
His voice is always amazing. But baby the acting choices in this vid gave me chills like wtf ❤️❤️❤️
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.
i just met up with him for a performance in NJ. and talked with him 1 on 1 and he was just outstanding!!
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.
He's so goddamn effortless.
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.
i watch this every day
You are a treasure 😭 thank you
I can't stop listening to this!!!
His voice. So beautiful. First time I heard him sing this song, I cried.
@Kabawesome- it's called "rubato", and it's written as part of the musical instructions, at the beginning of the song. Composer's intention....
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"!
I feel like this is the definitive version of this song. Other people can do it, but nobody captures it like Tituss does.
Tituss is just phenomenal. His acting, timing, and the emotion he puts into his singing. Especially this song. . just moves me.
The glasses at the end are absolutely the perfect choice.
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.
This is perfection..
he is magical.
this is seriously one of the best videos on youtube
love this man
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.
I was so wishing I could have been at this concert, but as I live in Chicago...
Thank you SO MUCH for posting these!
@StormBroadwayLife
Absolutely! Titus puts acting first, which is what makes him so perfect on this song.
i'm speechless. he is phenomenal!
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.
so beautiful.
this performance brings me to tears every single time i watch it
I die when I watch this... This is absolutely extraordinary.
the amount of freedom he has with this song is mind blowing, most beautiful rendition i've ever seen
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.
absolutely fantastic
Incredible.
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
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!!!
i am on the verge of tears. absolutely breath takingly beautiful. he's so classy. perfect, flawless performance.
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!
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
beautiful.
Amazing! Wow!
GORGEOUS.
Oh my god. He is sooooo talented and sooo amazing
This is like a master class in performance. Brilliant.
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.
Absolutely sick vocals!
I am crying in Barns and Noble... lol. AMAZING.
I already loved this song before watching and I love it even more now!!! Yayyy
stunning performance. congrats.
i don't even know who this guy is, but he just made me cry.
I almost cried from the incredible amount of talent
I cry three seconds into this video.
Amazing performance!! So honest!!
Amazing, simply amazing - the small story telling gestures completely made this performance!
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!
Gorgeous singing. Brilliant song writing!!! I adore this song!!
this song is so beautiful i love it when natalie sang it but you ...you are AMAZING!!!!!!
That is incredibly high belting :O
best voice ever! love you...
Amazing song, amzing singer!
Oh. My. God. That was BEAUTIFUL! I loved it. Brava!
Sick sick sick voice, amazing song!!!
2:15 that resonant C5!!! so bright
I wish i had this arrangement!!!
I love his take on this.
Just. wow. amazing.
Dear Titus! THANK YOU! That was a stunningly executed piece of work! Beautiful! Well done sir
o0o0o0o0o0o!!!! u better quit it! cuz that was too good. You just made my evening gorgeous, thank you ;)
This guys is an awesome singer and and an awesome actor in Kimmy Schmidt! #PinoNoir
ALRIGHT!!!! Effortless singing always makes me happy
I sit here stunned tears in my eyes, simply amazing, Brava!
so effortless!! :)
Yes, Amazing
wow - AMAZING AMAZING!!
Stunning!
Fantastic.