No joke, I also never comment on videos, but I watched this video a few years ago and I just recently remembered it when looking through my sheet music. I showed it to my friend and we both just cried (another thing I never do). You are such an intelligent singer and I appreciate the amazing and deep connection you found in the text. Inspiring.
Like another person said, I never comment on videos. But I have to. This is amazing. Just simply fantastic, and I'm so grateful that I could even get the chance to watch this video. Thank you for inspiring me in so many ways. You are beautiful and talented beyond words.
I never, ever, comment on videos. But I simply have to here. Your performance has given the character a totally different angle, and I think that you have exposed a far more beautiful side to this story than simply the comedic said that most people play. Well done, bravo! I am impressed.
This is my absolute favourite interpretation of this song. You're an extraordinary actress and you have a beautiful voice. Best of luck for whatever's in the future :) (PS - always go for the good guy, not the one with the money)
This is the best interpretation I've seen yet. At first, I thought it was going to be a ho-hum performance. But I absolutely love this version. The humorous interpretations are nice, but this is deeper and leaves the audience with a better understanding of the piece. Fantastic job.
This is the best interpretation I've seen yet. At first, I thought it was going to be a ho-hum performance. But I absolutely love this version. The humorous interpretations are nice, but this is deeper and leaves the audience with a better understanding of the piece. Fantastic job.
Wow I'd forgotten about this video...just watched it for the first time in a year or two, and still love it just as much. This song is fantastic when it's played for laughs too, but this version is just so different. It's so simple and truthful, full of regret and disbelief at her own stupidity...emotions that I didn't even notice in the humorous version but which now seem incredibly obvious, and which make even the best comedy interpretations seem hammy. Beautiful :)
I guess I'm the only one who doesn't like this version. Your voice is beautiful, but the acting was really boring for me. The emotion was there, but it was too interior. When everything's going on inside you, it leaves the audience with nothing to do. I couldn't feel anything because you were already feeling everything.
@joltgoddess It sounds to me like you prefer bad acting. If the actor isn't feeling things "interior" then no amount of externalized movement will ever be true. This acting is raw, honest, gutsy and incredibly real. Thank GOD she was not doing what you seem to think is good acting.
I was looking for this song as sung by Audra McDonald on youtube... to post on my Facebook page. I love it's message.
Then I found your version.
Hannah... this is a BRILLIANT! Sooo truly felt, so clearly in your heart and eyes... You blow Audra out of the water! THIS is the version I posted on my FB Wall.
As a fellow Actor, my hats off to you... I wish you a rich and satisfying and WONDERFUL Career Hannah!!! And please, don't settle for anything less than the Moon.
i think the nervousness that some of the viewers are noticing is actually character interpretation that really works with the song... like the use of her hands demonstrates that singing (or just thinking) about regrets is nerve wracking
Best interpretation I've heard...more true to the whole sentiment of the piece...just beautiful...if Judy Garland had been around to sing this I think she would have sung it like this...that's saying something about your instincts as an artist!
wow this was...extremely honest. I love this song, and love how people can perform it so differently. To this day, I have yet to see someone take this honest, heartfelt approach. This is splendid. Great actress.
As a fellow singer and performer that has performed this song I have to say that you rendition here is simply amazing and you should be incredibly proud of the depth and beauty you brought to this performance. I admire your talent. :)
You sound so honest, like really sad and like you're (or your character) is actually reliving everything all over again, not trying to belive anything but the truth; that you married for money not love and stars and moon. I LOVE IT!
A wonderful performance of a wonderful song. When my daughter performed this song they added bongos in the background. It gave it a whole new sound. You have an outstanding voice. P.S. I have been a professional music contest judge for 30 years.
You know, I thought I'd rather have the humor. But I was completely wrong, it's so powerful this way. Your voice is amazingly strong and honest. This performance is touching.
this is honestly one of my favorite pieces to perform, but you were fabulous! the 2 times i have sang it for a choir concert, i managed to bring my directors (not to mention the majority of the audience) to tears. i love how you sang it so emotionally yet so easily. it can be difficult with this piece in particular to recognize every rhythm accurately, but you did it with such ease. absolutely fabulous. i love the tone of your voice as well, such a beautiful instrument! gives me goosebumps.
That was absolutely amazing. I know I'm not the first to tell you so, but thank you for the subtelty. People ham up this song too much. That was incredible and inspiring.
that was so absolutely incredible and touching and brilliant and refreshing and amazing and gorgeous and just sooooo soooo completely naturally fantastic
Heartbreaking interpetation. You actually tell a sad, solemn story. All that regret, remorse... When I've heard this song in the past I've never quite felt sorry for the driven, selfish bitch. You truly infuse her with the catastrophic realization that her choices were irrevocable. Brava!!!!
I cant tell you how much I LOVE your version of this. I've been telling everyone who thinks they can cover this song to check it out...You have a gorgeous voice but your acting is SUPERB. Are you mainly looking at a musical career? I could see you doing serious drama/tragedy.
And damn, I looked at your profile and you're only 19 !!!!! Where the hell does this intensity come from?? You are definitely slated for BIG,BIG things....
One more observation from an old, battle-scarred theatre veteran...You say that you did "a lot of work on this",but guess what- it doesn't seemed "worked" at all---It seems EFFORTLESS...the sign of a TRUE gift. And it's great you are in NYC and studying at a great school. Now give us some more!!!!
gee, you make me blush. thanks so much, you keep making my day! if i have any more videos, i will be sure to post them! thank you thank you thank you!
wasn't this song originally written for a musical about three girls that didn't know what they had and the value of love? I thought this was a three person song !?! I'm not sure. What do you think?
No, maybe you are thinking of something else. This is from Songs For a New World by Jason Robert Brown. Its a musical revue for two guys and two girls. This song is for one woman looking back on her life.
I wouldn't be surprised if there is a similar song that is meant for three singers.
This is amazing!
lukebayer2 1 month ago
No joke, I also never comment on videos, but I watched this video a few years ago and I just recently remembered it when looking through my sheet music. I showed it to my friend and we both just cried (another thing I never do). You are such an intelligent singer and I appreciate the amazing and deep connection you found in the text. Inspiring.
JenWhiteman 1 month ago
Like another person said, I never comment on videos. But I have to. This is amazing. Just simply fantastic, and I'm so grateful that I could even get the chance to watch this video. Thank you for inspiring me in so many ways. You are beautiful and talented beyond words.
toriiihendry 4 months ago
Thank you for your beautiful, individual and thoughtful interpretation. So refreshing. :)
andrewinbrisbane 4 months ago
This was absolutely stunning. It brought a different perspective to this song that works beautifully. I can't stop watching it.
demonicsatirist 6 months ago
I had to revisit this and share it on facebook. Wow. This talent is stunning.
JerkyPuck 6 months ago
It's really nice to see someone acting. That part is left out so much in Musical Theatre these days.
crazychel 7 months ago
I never, ever, comment on videos. But I simply have to here. Your performance has given the character a totally different angle, and I think that you have exposed a far more beautiful side to this story than simply the comedic said that most people play. Well done, bravo! I am impressed.
JacobLovie 8 months ago
I love your voice!!
I also love your performance!!
You are amazing and I wish you the best of luck in your future!!!!
pissinthenightaway2 9 months ago
Amazing voice & acting. I love it!
ohliveyuh27 10 months ago
Damn. This is one of those performances that are gonna make all the others seem silly. Totally worth it though. Amazing.
JoshySmoshy56 1 year ago
This song just proves that 'living the dream' doesn't always mean living your own dream.
weckar 1 year ago
This is my absolute favourite interpretation of this song. You're an extraordinary actress and you have a beautiful voice. Best of luck for whatever's in the future :) (PS - always go for the good guy, not the one with the money)
awkwardbarry 1 year ago
wow she's good...
songbird3rmj 1 year ago
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This is the best interpretation I've seen yet. At first, I thought it was going to be a ho-hum performance. But I absolutely love this version. The humorous interpretations are nice, but this is deeper and leaves the audience with a better understanding of the piece. Fantastic job.
PiratesObsessor 1 year ago
This is the best interpretation I've seen yet. At first, I thought it was going to be a ho-hum performance. But I absolutely love this version. The humorous interpretations are nice, but this is deeper and leaves the audience with a better understanding of the piece. Fantastic job.
PiratesObsessor 1 year ago
I thought that the expression on your face was beautiful, and so was your voice.
Aklimesh 1 year ago
Wow I'd forgotten about this video...just watched it for the first time in a year or two, and still love it just as much. This song is fantastic when it's played for laughs too, but this version is just so different. It's so simple and truthful, full of regret and disbelief at her own stupidity...emotions that I didn't even notice in the humorous version but which now seem incredibly obvious, and which make even the best comedy interpretations seem hammy. Beautiful :)
rainbow84uk 1 year ago
I guess I'm the only one who doesn't like this version. Your voice is beautiful, but the acting was really boring for me. The emotion was there, but it was too interior. When everything's going on inside you, it leaves the audience with nothing to do. I couldn't feel anything because you were already feeling everything.
joltgoddess 1 year ago
@joltgoddess It sounds to me like you prefer bad acting. If the actor isn't feeling things "interior" then no amount of externalized movement will ever be true. This acting is raw, honest, gutsy and incredibly real. Thank GOD she was not doing what you seem to think is good acting.
shanextopher 1 year ago
I was looking for this song as sung by Audra McDonald on youtube... to post on my Facebook page. I love it's message.
Then I found your version.
Hannah... this is a BRILLIANT! Sooo truly felt, so clearly in your heart and eyes... You blow Audra out of the water! THIS is the version I posted on my FB Wall.
As a fellow Actor, my hats off to you... I wish you a rich and satisfying and WONDERFUL Career Hannah!!! And please, don't settle for anything less than the Moon.
johnnywolfnyc 2 years ago
my faveorite video of this song
iLikeFancyPants 2 years ago
I never comment on videos, but this is some of the best acting I have ever seen with this song. well done.
SEANPATRICKG 2 years ago 2
amazing voice, amazing emotion
Drummertime0707 2 years ago 2
GREAT GREAT job!! probably one of the best i've ever seen
HarmoniaMama 2 years ago 3
Wow! What a fantastic job! So much emotion!
lilyg20 2 years ago 3
This is possibly the best acted version of this song.
GlenConorJordan 2 years ago 8
i think the nervousness that some of the viewers are noticing is actually character interpretation that really works with the song... like the use of her hands demonstrates that singing (or just thinking) about regrets is nerve wracking
wonderful job!
inaudiblemelodiess 2 years ago 10
OMG
that was beautiful. So emotional and just a beautiful voice to top it off!!!!! ahhhhhh!
Laugharamallama 2 years ago 3
what a crackin performance! your great!!! x
rhodawelsh 2 years ago
Best interpretation I've heard...more true to the whole sentiment of the piece...just beautiful...if Judy Garland had been around to sing this I think she would have sung it like this...that's saying something about your instincts as an artist!
jalex11 2 years ago 3
I completely agree.
clandestiNERD 2 years ago
ur an amazin actress!! x
xxsarahcampbellxx 2 years ago
You look nervous but sound confident and good.
princeblondie 2 years ago 2
wow this was...extremely honest. I love this song, and love how people can perform it so differently. To this day, I have yet to see someone take this honest, heartfelt approach. This is splendid. Great actress.
lstthoughts8 2 years ago 3
amazing..
abbie1991abbie 3 years ago
AMAZING!
Iamso4u 3 years ago
Great Job!
BryansmellY 3 years ago
As a fellow singer and performer that has performed this song I have to say that you rendition here is simply amazing and you should be incredibly proud of the depth and beauty you brought to this performance. I admire your talent. :)
Sera2788 3 years ago
wow! in the moment much?!?! you tore it up!!! nice work.
EkEkEkEk08 3 years ago
Weird that i listen to this all the time because i love it so much? i hope not... cuz im going to anyways...
kilbarnt16 3 years ago
hahaha ian i just read this. you're a freak.
hanzkydubbs 2 years ago
Lol. My name isn't Ian and I don;t know you. LOL. I'm Rodney and I'm a singer and I'm obsessed with this song.
Your performance was the best I've heard... honestly.
princeblondie 2 years ago
oh haha that was a response to a different comment. sorry!
thanks though!!
hanzkydubbs 2 years ago
Hi, my name IS Ian, and i guess im kinda a freak. A freak about this song and you singing it! I'm still showing it off
kilbarnt16 2 years ago
You sound so honest, like really sad and like you're (or your character) is actually reliving everything all over again, not trying to belive anything but the truth; that you married for money not love and stars and moon. I LOVE IT!
ObsessedwithBroadway 3 years ago 3
goosebumps!!!!
Angeltots 3 years ago
wow! this is flawless! the only thing that i think would make it better is if you added a little humor.
but its still fantastic! =]
cheshirecat3224 3 years ago
u r soooooo good
alexandraphipps12 3 years ago
A wonderful performance of a wonderful song. When my daughter performed this song they added bongos in the background. It gave it a whole new sound. You have an outstanding voice. P.S. I have been a professional music contest judge for 30 years.
grabthefunk89 3 years ago
that is the most amazing performance of this song I have ever seen. It truly blew my MIND! bravo! Absolutely perfect.
JerkyPuck 3 years ago
I've been listening to so many versions of this song and I must say that you are the best one yet! Your voice gives me chills. I love it!
eternalylovestruck 3 years ago
You know, I thought I'd rather have the humor. But I was completely wrong, it's so powerful this way. Your voice is amazingly strong and honest. This performance is touching.
alyalyalySON 3 years ago
thank you so much, it means a lot!
hanzkydubbs 3 years ago
This is truly beautiful... I'd always loved this song but this is such a lovely, subtle, emotional version. The best I've seen :) Good luck!
rainbow84uk 3 years ago
thanks so much!!
hanzkydubbs 3 years ago
this is honestly one of my favorite pieces to perform, but you were fabulous! the 2 times i have sang it for a choir concert, i managed to bring my directors (not to mention the majority of the audience) to tears. i love how you sang it so emotionally yet so easily. it can be difficult with this piece in particular to recognize every rhythm accurately, but you did it with such ease. absolutely fabulous. i love the tone of your voice as well, such a beautiful instrument! gives me goosebumps.
-K
ichbinkd 3 years ago
That was absolutely amazing. I know I'm not the first to tell you so, but thank you for the subtelty. People ham up this song too much. That was incredible and inspiring.
alyak1019 3 years ago
I really like the timbre of your voice.
I'm also glad you did this in its original key (right?). I did this a little while ago and had to transpose it because it's pretty low.
I really enjoyed this!
jtopaz 3 years ago
wow great job...love the emotion!
sillypizzza 3 years ago
that was so absolutely incredible and touching and brilliant and refreshing and amazing and gorgeous and just sooooo soooo completely naturally fantastic
ShoshanaFan92 3 years ago
Heartbreaking interpetation. You actually tell a sad, solemn story. All that regret, remorse... When I've heard this song in the past I've never quite felt sorry for the driven, selfish bitch. You truly infuse her with the catastrophic realization that her choices were irrevocable. Brava!!!!
giannireb68 3 years ago
thank you so much. i did a lot of work on this, its so nice to hear that it was communicated well. thanks!
hanzkydubbs 3 years ago
I cant tell you how much I LOVE your version of this. I've been telling everyone who thinks they can cover this song to check it out...You have a gorgeous voice but your acting is SUPERB. Are you mainly looking at a musical career? I could see you doing serious drama/tragedy.
giannireb68 3 years ago
And damn, I looked at your profile and you're only 19 !!!!! Where the hell does this intensity come from?? You are definitely slated for BIG,BIG things....
giannireb68 3 years ago 2
Hah, my profile lied, I'm actually 18. haha, but yeah I am currently studying at NYU's Tisch school of the arts in CAP21.
you are so kind, thank you so much!
hanzkydubbs 3 years ago
One more observation from an old, battle-scarred theatre veteran...You say that you did "a lot of work on this",but guess what- it doesn't seemed "worked" at all---It seems EFFORTLESS...the sign of a TRUE gift. And it's great you are in NYC and studying at a great school. Now give us some more!!!!
giannireb68 3 years ago
gee, you make me blush. thanks so much, you keep making my day! if i have any more videos, i will be sure to post them! thank you thank you thank you!
hanzkydubbs 3 years ago
clear, easy, and beautiful!! thank you for giving a nice rendition or a sometimes over-sung song :)
michellerepella 4 years ago
such an honest performance, you sold me.
marshallloomer 4 years ago
shes got a really clear voice. the front row looks a bit empty tho! best version on youtube i think. beautiful high notes! so clear!!!
expressyourself12 4 years ago
haha those seats weren't available for audience...i guess it does look kinda sad though....haha
thanks for the nice comments!
hanzkydubbs 4 years ago
wasn't this song originally written for a musical about three girls that didn't know what they had and the value of love? I thought this was a three person song !?! I'm not sure. What do you think?
strangebrew96 4 years ago
No, maybe you are thinking of something else. This is from Songs For a New World by Jason Robert Brown. Its a musical revue for two guys and two girls. This song is for one woman looking back on her life.
I wouldn't be surprised if there is a similar song that is meant for three singers.
hanzkydubbs 4 years ago
this is my favorite performance of this song! great job!
joshisworld 4 years ago
wow your ah-mazing :]
piglet4u 4 years ago
hannah, you're amazing. i'm so glad you got to sit on the stage for hot mikado! it was so much fun, but it wasn't the same without you!
8910sweetstuff 4 years ago
Really strong and original rendition:)
MissBroadwayDork 4 years ago