Mandy's a great performer,actor and I hear a nice guy. BUT, when he sings this falsetto style, it's the old fingernails on the blackboard.He sticks his hands out there and sings like Ethel Merman with cramps. However, when he sings in his baritone range he is wonderful. Watch him sing If I Loved You. Starts out gorgeous, "round in circles I go" beautiful masculine range. Then comes "I'd let my golden chances pass me by" in that creepy ass nasal/falsetto. Oy vey Mandy baby, bag the hi shit.
@lcowles Well, there ya have it, total agreement. Mandy has a very devoted fanbase so I expected to receive some vicious replies. You know, like drop dead, kiss Mandy's ass, etc. I respect the man's talent however. He's also originally from my neighborhood in Chicago. BUT, the hi-range in his voice is SOOOOOOOO irritating.BTW, I'm a tenor. See me here on YT. Enter Joel Barry. I sing Nessun Dorma, a Puccini aria.I hit a hi B but it's not nasal
I wish Larry King would back off a bit, rather than practically hover over Mandy through the entire song. It's distracting and just plain rude on Larry's part, IMHO.
Well, there IS a Rodgers and Hammerstein/Sondheim cover album he made called Oscar & Steve! That's about as close as you're gonna get. And that's about as close to heaven as anyone can get... safely.
@cinderflic7 Not every song, but A WHOLE BUNCH of them. Its called Mandy Patinkin sings Sondheim, recorded live in concert and this song is on it. Also check out Mandy Patinkin sings Oscar and Steve, a tribute to Hammerstein and Sondheim done in the studio. Mandy has recorded fairly prolifically.
just saw him with lupone. he is so intense. why hasn't he put together a pbs special with his leading ladies--lupone, streisand, bernatte peters, and throw in ellen green for good measure ( he sang "somewhere that's green" the other nite).
@stitchgrl777 If you see the logo in the bottom right corner, this must be on the Larry King show... I think they just had him sing after the interview. :)
Just pure beauty in his voice.............a kindness and compassion of a cunning romantist who is greiving over the loss of the one thing most dear in his life his child.......well done Mr. Patinkin I'm speechless
He's such a versatile talent, and his voice is so remarkably unusual. I know it's not to everyone's taste, but the timbre is so distinctive and, i dunno, pure sounding, I guess is the only way I can describe it. He's coming to my town in concert with Patti Lupone and I must see it or die trying!
We couldn't believe what was happening. So I helped him lift her onstage and he sat on the floor beside her, telling the audience all about how he'd met us the night before!!!! He then proceeded to sing this INCREDIBLE song to her, and finished off by planting a huge kiss on her lips!!!!! Needless to say, he got a pretty enthusiastic greeting at the stage door again that afternoon!!!! :o)
Part 2. When told that we couldn't afford to see it, he very kindly arranged for us to see the next day's show on him!!!! At curtain call I suggested to Michelle that she go to the edge of the stage to get a clear view of him coming onstage. I was behind her and he got down on the edge of the stage and gave her a big hug, then asked me to help lift her onto the stage as he wanted to sing to her ... cont'd in Part 3 ...
My sisters and I had the incredible fortune of meeting him in Toronto in November of 1995. They're both on disability pensions so we couldn't afford to see him in concert but we wanted to meet him at the stage door. It was a very cold night and the security guard allowed everyone into a rehearsal room for a meet and greet. When our turn came my sister Michelle got out of her wheelchair and gave him a big hug. He then asked what we thought of his show ... cont'd in Part 2 ...
Tell the truth, I didn't watch "Criminal Minds" often. But I still felt sad when Mandy Patinkin left the show because I don't have cable, and I just felt (no joke) that network TV had lost a great talent. Mandy don't ever stop singing, your fans love you. I'm not Jewish, but I thought it was so cool when you did "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in Hebrew for the seniors. Please do some concerts on NPR. We don't get your type talent in my state much.
My name is Inigo Montoya you killed my father prepare to die! lol... He's a very talented singer but I would do just about anything to get to watch another 3 or 4 seasons of "Dead Like Me" That was one of my favorite shows ever! :(
lol it doesn't really, you just sounded a bit bummed that you didn't "think you were "objective enough" but you can't be objective every five seconds. Believe me, I try to be objective about everything, but even I fail.
No it's fine, I just didn't want you to get the vibe that I was being agressive or mean. Humans are not purely objective, love for example is not objective. Sometimes I'll just sit and daydream about ridiculous things for no reason because it's enjoyable.
I think however that reason is best when we're talking about how to treat other people. If I'm angry, I need to take a deep breath and think before I respond for example. Reason seems to fit above emotion.
No but it is an example of "self important dribble," about how destructive adults can be.
Something you clearly have no ability to understand beyond the pretty music. Good job, again reinforcing my point about how plays are all about pandering to shallow, easily entertained fools.
The song is about society and nowhere on this board does it say I and another person are not allowed to discuss anything beyond the song.
I mean I can't debate with you whether or not Jesus was real.
This is something you believe, all I can do is point out the lack of evidence which again is obvious and not the purpose of religion.
You sound a bit annoyed with my comments. I'm taking an objective viewpoint, objectively speaking there is no reason behind religion. Because of this, there is no morality in having faith. So why bring up religion in the first place? I understand the context you used it in, just not the point.
Well I never asked any questions...so that would be odd.
I simply pointed out that there cant be a religious debate because it's a belief. If you believe Jesus was the son of God you can't prove this.
I would never condemn you as a blind follower, you sound like someone who actively questions Jesus's teachings. Inherently though the idea of having faith is just that. It's not like philosophy where you base your belief of off reasoning. I have no purpose for it, but if it helps you kudos.
You can't debate without facts, religion has none otherwise it wouldn't be called belief, it would be called fact. I don't really have a personal opinion on religion, well I do, but I don't use it to argue. I mean nothing malicious in my comments, I'm being perfectly objective here.
What flaws? Please point them out.
Exactly belief, when we're talking about rational thought why should that matter? Humans have a wonderful ability to reason, yet so rarely use it.
According to the reality we percieve, there is no evidence for god. If in the future evidence comes to light then this will change, but as of right now it's just the fact of the matter. We need to stop looking to imaginary parents in the sky, we need to grow up and learn to take care of ourselves.
I think we're coming into a philisophical forkroad, I will never find anything intelligent or moral about Christianity. It simply isn't a moral religion. It literally states in Deuteronomy that you're required to kill unbelievers. Not should or can, required in the name of God. This is in the new testament, yet at the same time it also says love thy neighbor?? Phht how can someone who has no respect for contradictions respect the bible?
There is no relationship with god, he doesn't exist.
Yes but we react viscerally based upon those hurts, on a regular basis day by day. We can say we know we need to change that or need to stop doing it but it is MUCH easier said than done! lol
I'm simply doing my job, being a human being. I'm simply being what I was created to be, yet I'm created sick and ordered to be well??
uh huh. One reason why I don't by religion at all. It constantly contradicts itself btw, there is no more hypocritical character in history than God. All loving, yet kills everything he creates.
Bullsht. What is this based on? How do we know he wasn't simply some morally enlightened dude? Or better yet a con artist or sociopath. Throughout history most of the people who have claimed to be the "son of God" have been cult leaders.
Adam and Eve were created by god with the knowledge that they would eat the apple(considering god is godly he would have to be all knowing)
Why create something you know is going to destroy itself? Seems kind of sadistic to me.
I don't really know what else to say about this subect, other than humanity needs to grow up. I mean look at this planet we live on? Most of my country won't even acknowledge global warming as an actual thing...even my politicians. Whether it is or isn't really an issue. If you knew there was a chance that you could die in a car crash without a seat belt would you fail to put it on? What kind of an immature species refuses to even be cautious? Oy vey.
I fear that people have too much of a tendency to blame their problems on other things. They also aren't able to just accept reality sometimes.
On another note, achievement isn't exactly a moral or even ethical issue. Are you hurting someone by not reaching for a goal? Just yourself, in that sense it may be wrong for you. However if you're a single parent who needs to work to support your kid instead of becoming a star athlete of musician, you're doing the ethical thing in said case.
That is true, I suppose people are just lazy sometimes or discouraged.
Well Jesus had a quota that was too high. He also never consulted people he wanted expected to forgive their abusers. Should a raped child forgive the person that raped him or her? OF COURSE NOT. Forgiveness is not always the answer, nor does it make someone feel better. Justice is more important in a situation like this. Exactly, the only one it means something to is us, we haven't grasped that.
Well that's kind of a high standard, humans are simply contradictory. I'll say one thing tomorrow, like working hard is important and then I'll sit on my butt and relax the next day.
I mean those are noble goals, integrity is simply what we should have. I can't say I honor a person with integrity, just that I respect them more than the average. person.
I agree with the latter, Sondheim is actually one of the few playwrights I still respect. He has actualy themes in his plays, it's just a bit difficult to see them in some of them like this one.
Sorry for getting topic there, but I enjoy discussing such things. I also think it does pertain to the play in a way, finding a place you fit into in the world and society.
Well you're talking to one of those few people! Indeed, people just love it, like I saw Jesus Christ superstar a few weeks back. I mean I'm an atheist so I look for other themes in the play, the mob effect, etc..but the ending totally ruins it for me. They make him rise from the dead, they don't leave it up for us to decide. It's also incredibly gaudy and cliche. What could have been a fantastic musical idea was literally destroyed in the last minutes of the play.
In that sense we're as you say "unified" as society has certain factors that add to what we see. Without leaders, Followers, and outcasts it literally would fall apart. often times when one gets too much power society sees an imbalance. However certain groups tend to focus on the individual rather than the group. Followers are simply here to do and achieve the ideas the leader or oucast sets forth. It is in their nature to be "unified" but not in the nature of the outcast. That was what I meant
Well Patinkin is not included in this, but hammy really just means overdoing it, borderline Schmaultzy.
Not alone, but not an active member in a bustling community. There are many people who work better as individuals, we're both a herd-like and lone species. I look at it this way, there are followers, leaders, sociopaths, and outcasts in society. Often times outcasts are the most influential of society mainly because they're loners, they have more individuality. Follower are there to do.
I get the symbolism, I just don't think it's presented in a way that engages you without excessive ham. I'm just not a fan of that sort of thing and honestly?? A great deal of stage and musical actors are just hams.
I don't necessarily think we're "unified" some people are loners. Some people live in closed off communities and shut themselves out from the world.
I really hate broadway plays in all honesty, but the songs are just so relevant as well as beautiful. it almost ruins it to think that this song is applied to such a shallow subject. This song is so about life, I can't tell how many times as a small child I cringed listening to my parents make stereotypical or hateful comments.
It's just told in such a cheesy way, it doesn't hold up for me. Themes are really irrelevant when it comes to plays and themes, it's more about good storytelling. I don't feel as if most musicals are well written and executed. It seems to be more about the music and schmultzy costumes, effects, etc..
Careful the wish you make Wishes are children Careful the path they take Wishes come true, not free Careful the spell you cast Not just on children Sometimes the spell may last Past what you can see And turn against you Careful the tale you tell That is the spell Children will listen. So true! Oh! So true. Thank you Mr. Patinkin. This should be given to parents on their way out of the Maternity Ward.
Further to comment of two months ago, Sydney performance (24/07) was brilliant. Wished it could have gone on and on and on. Please visit again very soon, Mandy.
Going to see him next weekend performing with Patty. My daughter was really wanting to see Patty LuPone but I think she is going to get a pleasant surprise when she hears how wonderful Mandy is.
I just saw them last night in Melbourne and he was WONDERFUL! I went to see Patti mostly but I was so, so happy and suprised by his voice and spirit- he was so likeable and gorgeous. I actually preferred his performance to Patti's.
I would have to agree. He has a very distinctive voice and a presence that is all his.
Didn't realize but my daughter said Mandy is in one of her favourite television shows, Criminal Minds.
Outstanding show. Standing ovation and a small a cappella oncore by both Pat and Mandy. Audience went absolutely crazy for them. I think they felt the love.
he is a genius.. and I must say, that pianist has a great artistic intuition that allows Mandy to express himself without tripping over. Professionalism on a level beyond most.
Wow, I had no idea he could sing! And so well! He's wonderful! I still look at him and hear "My name is Inigo Montoya...You keel my father...Prepare to die!" :) He's amazing in every way.
My goodness, of course! He originated the role of Che in Evita in the 70's and also George in Sunday in the Park With George with Bernadette Peters, among other shows! Funny how most people think of him from Princess Bride, when actually he is a genius of the Musical Theatre Stage! I could watch him for hours.
i never think of him from princess bride (maybe cuz i never really liked that movie). i always think of rube from dead like me (that was such a good tv show), and then since i've been in secret garden i always think of him as archibald.
Mandy's a vocal magician. Saw him at the Opera House (Sydney)... rapturous, totally spellbinding. Can't wait for the next Sydney show (with Patty LuPone) in July.
saw him in his last broadway outing and thrilled that his voice stayed in his lower range. he was great, but can't take that high voice too long. anyone have him with lupone in recent concert outing?
SAw him in Baltimore; years ago I was going to school in New York- he was in a broadway play (Pajama Party I think) got tickets just to see him; he was not in it that night.
What's the little bit before the key change? That isn't on either of my ITW recordings...sounds good though, very Sondheim. A bit random for the story so I can maybe see why its not in the show. Well done Mandy, brilliant as ever!
I saw this genius in concert in London a couple of nights ago. He sang 'Children and Art', 'Being Alive', 'Sorry-Grateful', 'Someone Is Waiting' and a few other Sondheim numbers; as well as loads of other stuff. I was blown away. There's no point in anyone else even trying. I just sat and cried all the way through. This video brings that all back. WOW
Ok, You guys! Will you just agree to disagree? For heaven's sakes - the magic of Mandy or any performer is not their straight tone or vibrato - it's how they carry that song right into your heart - and that is the magic of Mandy Patinkin! When he sings it give you hope! It touches your heart - and THAT makes a great performance & performer! That's what is valid. That is what is real - So, Singing coaches of the world - if you can teach & do THAT - then we would be watching YOU INSTEAD!!!!
Are you serious!? He is one of the best singers of our generation. That "warbliness" is called vibrato, which is what happens when you hit a note perfectly by definition. That "frailty" is called falsetto and Mandy happens to have one of the best around. I don't know what you are talking about
No, you really don't know what I'm talking about. I know exactly what vibrato and falsetto are, BUT there happen to be OTHERS who can sing with both, quietly, as Mandy tries to do pleasantly and fails miserably, AND loudly, with actual VOCAL STRENGTH!
check out the thread 'mandy patinkin-if i loved you'. he does some real power singing towards the end of that one. it may suprise you, i know it did me.
And, as someone who's apparently so versed in music should know, CONSTANT vibrato, vibrato in EVERY OTHER WORD, as Mandy sings, is not quite pleasant, thus giving his voice the warbly tone I mentioned and SHOWING the frailty I referred to before as it shows a lack of vocal control; if he could actually maintain a straight tone every once and a while, he'd sound much better.
Do you know the show he is singing from? The show calls for a quiet intensity in this song. It's a beautiful ballad that would be ruined if straight tone was used. And as for straight tone: that's not even interesting! Maybe straight tone to vibrato, but straight tone? It's like listening to nails on a chalkboard! I'm sorry but as a voice coach, I happen to know this for a fact.
Okay, first, stop being so condescending; it's just rude, and I've known exactly what you were talking about each time you've spoken to me in such a way. This is from Into the Woods--I know the context, thank you. I didn't say use straight tone the entire song, just don't sing almost EVERY note with a frail vibrato; I'm SURE it's possible to use vibrato quietly without sounding like your vocal cords are worn to a thread and you have several small marbles in your cheecks.
I never said straight tone throughout, too; I said, "If he could actually maintain a straight tone every once in a while." I agree constant straight tone is bad, and I'm a huge vibrato lover--I'm a huge Julia Murney fan, for example, but SHE alternates between vibrato and straight tone enough for it to sound good! All I hear Mandy doing here is singing with CONSTANT vibrato, and a terrible one at that! It sounds as if his voice is about to give out, so he's forced to constantly use vibrato here.
He's won a Tony award and been nominated for one as a singer. I agree with falsetto81. He's not just a wonderful singer in my opinion, he's a great performer. But I guess some folks just have to pee in the punch...
He sang this song to my sister Michelle in November 1995, after he helped me lift her onto the stage (she's disabled) at the former O'Keefe Centre (now known as the Sony Centre). He sat right beside her on the floor with his arm around her and when he was finished he gave her a big kiss on the lips!!!! What a guy!!!! I'll never forget that. He's so sweet!!!! :o)
I forgot to add that the concert was in Toronto, and we've seen him a few times since then, though it's been quite a long time. I hope he gets back here soon!!!! :o)
His voice is soooooo beautiful, just listening to that voice makes me tearful :D
ZayasChels333 2 months ago
Mandy's a great performer,actor and I hear a nice guy. BUT, when he sings this falsetto style, it's the old fingernails on the blackboard.He sticks his hands out there and sings like Ethel Merman with cramps. However, when he sings in his baritone range he is wonderful. Watch him sing If I Loved You. Starts out gorgeous, "round in circles I go" beautiful masculine range. Then comes "I'd let my golden chances pass me by" in that creepy ass nasal/falsetto. Oy vey Mandy baby, bag the hi shit.
Loejyrrab 2 months ago
@Loejyrrab I SO agree. I could never listen to Mandy for long periods because his high range sounds like Mickey Mouse...but his baritone is terrific.
lcowles 2 months ago
@lcowles Well, there ya have it, total agreement. Mandy has a very devoted fanbase so I expected to receive some vicious replies. You know, like drop dead, kiss Mandy's ass, etc. I respect the man's talent however. He's also originally from my neighborhood in Chicago. BUT, the hi-range in his voice is SOOOOOOOO irritating.BTW, I'm a tenor. See me here on YT. Enter Joel Barry. I sing Nessun Dorma, a Puccini aria.I hit a hi B but it's not nasal
Loejyrrab 2 months ago
I wish Larry King would back off a bit, rather than practically hover over Mandy through the entire song. It's distracting and just plain rude on Larry's part, IMHO.
Babyhowdy233 4 months ago
@Babyhowdy233 I think Larry was pretending he was at the bar listening Mandy sing at his house
drewh1979 4 months ago
@Babyhowdy233 Couldn't agree more. King was not only rude but he was down right creepy standing there. He appeared to be a dead man standing.
Loejyrrab 2 months ago
@Loejyrrab
My very thought! :/
Babyhowdy233 2 months ago
this made me cry!he is so wonderful!
agnesbfenoli 5 months ago
@cinderflic7 Google Mandy Patinkin Sings Sondheim
yohapoel 5 months ago
@cinderflic7 The next best thing is a copy of Mandy Patinkin sings Sondheim
fjwynne 5 months ago
Larry is kinda trollin' this vid. Go away, Dude!
misskellyjoyce 6 months ago
my name is inugo montoya. you killed my father. prepare to die.
xpoppyloupeanutx 6 months ago
This man is fucking crazy brilliant.
Singersnation 6 months ago
His expression from 1:10-1:20 just kills me. He's really agonizing over the question. Genius.
brottmusic 7 months ago
incredible. TEAR
phillipBR 7 months ago
'Children may not obey, but children will listen" uhhhh so good. this song is so beautiful. Sondheim you are a GENIUS!
broadwayboy2013 7 months ago
Sondheim sung by Patinkin. Genius times two..
Beaulechat 9 months ago 3
this is just soo beautifull!! mandy rocks!
awgoedegebuur 10 months ago
Why is Larry standing at the piano with him??
coffeekel 10 months ago
@coffeekel I love how he's just randomly hanging out there. So weird.
AMPdphoto 9 months ago
@coffeekel it was the larry king show
BBBYpsi 6 months ago
@cinderflic7 Well, there's one with a lot of them. :)
beansongs 10 months ago
great
NATHAN270872 11 months ago
He is, indeed, a splendid artist and performer. I bow to you.
penel100 11 months ago
unreal. ah may zing.
GlenRotterdam 1 year ago
Oh, I love him.
KatrinaPolson 1 year ago
HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY DISLIKE THIS!?
JacquieDolly 1 year ago
Nobody told me Jason Gideon could sing like this.. omggg i love mandy patinkin even more now!!!!!! <3
vanvanvanessaa 1 year ago
@vanvanvanessaa "Hello, my name is Jason Gideon. You exploded my father, prepare to die.."
MonkiiGirl 1 year ago 8
Brilliant artist....tremendous conviction, unparalleled subtlety, a vocal quality at once masculine and fragile.....Mandy you are truly a wonder
sirtubbyhayes 1 year ago 22
@sirtubbyhayes
Yours is certainly the BEST description I have read of Mandy yet!
Babyhowdy233 4 months ago
@sirtubbyhayes You nailed it..
APBroadway1 1 month ago
Well, there IS a Rodgers and Hammerstein/Sondheim cover album he made called Oscar & Steve! That's about as close as you're gonna get. And that's about as close to heaven as anyone can get... safely.
HomeStarRunnerTron 1 year ago
@HomeStarRunnerTron
Mandy Patinkin sings Sondheim - 2 cd set
tpbeverley 1 year ago
Oh, God, he's simply amazing. I love this man. And I got to meet him, too!
Bellesocal 1 year ago
@sleepingismyjob2 alt 164 makes eñes.
AdamG319 1 year ago
@sleepingismyjob2 Iñigo Montoya
AdamG319 1 year ago
Was that a melodic quote from 'You've Got to be Carefully Taught"?
sesekino 1 year ago
Was that a melodic quote from 'You've Got to be Carefully Taught"?
sesekino 1 year ago
@sesekino It's a song called "children will listen" from the Soundhiem musical Into The Woods
tractorhermit 1 year ago
0:42
OH HAI
oober349 1 year ago
@cinderflic7 Not every song, but A WHOLE BUNCH of them. Its called Mandy Patinkin sings Sondheim, recorded live in concert and this song is on it. Also check out Mandy Patinkin sings Oscar and Steve, a tribute to Hammerstein and Sondheim done in the studio. Mandy has recorded fairly prolifically.
Snowydog123 1 year ago
just saw him with lupone. he is so intense. why hasn't he put together a pbs special with his leading ladies--lupone, streisand, bernatte peters, and throw in ellen green for good measure ( he sang "somewhere that's green" the other nite).
mzmiller52 1 year ago
someone should produce a PBS special with Mandy and Patti Lupone doing Sondheim
Pilaf2 1 year ago
over egged
dickie1066 1 year ago
I. Am. Crying.
Jeez, Mandy, you hit this one out of the park.
mikeyirish1967 1 year ago
pure genius!
Pilaf2 1 year ago
He has such wonderful range. I love his singing and acting!!
sasukeuchihaluver 1 year ago
Patinkin is making a comeback
siriusshawn 1 year ago
this is Mandy at the peak of his voice, brilliant
Pilaf2 1 year ago
THE BEST Rendition of this song...thankyou for putting this up..
DennisOnshaw 1 year ago
What is Larry King doing there?
stitchgrl777 1 year ago
@stitchgrl777 maybe he was doing in interview during songs?
Pilaf2 1 year ago
@stitchgrl777 If you see the logo in the bottom right corner, this must be on the Larry King show... I think they just had him sing after the interview. :)
alexroliepolie 1 year ago
music of the angels
Pilaf2 1 year ago
i love his voice<3
MzCharmedFan0214 1 year ago
Just pure beauty in his voice.............a kindness and compassion of a cunning romantist who is greiving over the loss of the one thing most dear in his life his child.......well done Mr. Patinkin I'm speechless
sirdavidrush1 1 year ago
Mandy, you are a beautiful person. Voice and soul.
jcmt88 1 year ago
I might watch Larry King on CNN if he had stuff like this on.
Pilaf2 1 year ago 3
Hello my name is indigo montoya, you kill my father, and now I will sing
I LOVE this man
erebear92 1 year ago 2
children are like sponges. when you think they're not paying attention, they're soaking up everything. thanks for posting this wonderful song.
KittyKatFish68 1 year ago
sondheim...patinkin...paul ford on piano...it just DOES NOT GET any better! Thanks for posting! :D
friendsfamilyaccount 1 year ago
If he was only drinkable... his voice with this song. Great Merciful Heavens...
alannaallen 2 years ago
He's such a versatile talent, and his voice is so remarkably unusual. I know it's not to everyone's taste, but the timbre is so distinctive and, i dunno, pure sounding, I guess is the only way I can describe it. He's coming to my town in concert with Patti Lupone and I must see it or die trying!
JenniLeigh81 2 years ago 3
You're right- he just hits every note. His voice is just so warm sounding
ohmygodfatherscat 2 years ago
wow i was watching the show "dead like me" and i looked up stuff that he did i didnt know he could sing so good jesus i was blown away
Spacemonkey742 2 years ago 3
check him out in "sunday in the park with george"- it's on dvd and he's great.
tellmewhatsahappenin 2 years ago
I didn't even know he could sing until two seconds ago!
I LOVED him on CM - they so have to bring him back.
This just makes me love him more - he has such amazing talent!
ObsidianStorm2009 2 years ago 2
I love him so. He is such an artist.
nailycai 2 years ago 2
We couldn't believe what was happening. So I helped him lift her onstage and he sat on the floor beside her, telling the audience all about how he'd met us the night before!!!! He then proceeded to sing this INCREDIBLE song to her, and finished off by planting a huge kiss on her lips!!!!! Needless to say, he got a pretty enthusiastic greeting at the stage door again that afternoon!!!! :o)
dotmacis 2 years ago 2
Part 2. When told that we couldn't afford to see it, he very kindly arranged for us to see the next day's show on him!!!! At curtain call I suggested to Michelle that she go to the edge of the stage to get a clear view of him coming onstage. I was behind her and he got down on the edge of the stage and gave her a big hug, then asked me to help lift her onto the stage as he wanted to sing to her ... cont'd in Part 3 ...
dotmacis 2 years ago
My sisters and I had the incredible fortune of meeting him in Toronto in November of 1995. They're both on disability pensions so we couldn't afford to see him in concert but we wanted to meet him at the stage door. It was a very cold night and the security guard allowed everyone into a rehearsal room for a meet and greet. When our turn came my sister Michelle got out of her wheelchair and gave him a big hug. He then asked what we thought of his show ... cont'd in Part 2 ...
dotmacis 2 years ago
Have loved him and his singing since "Sunday in the Park with George."
loismbreiner 2 years ago 2
Mandy singing "On the Steps of the Palace" lol ;)
I like the new lyrics he up in here. They're interesting. This song never gets old.
yippedoodah 2 years ago
Who is playing piano? Wow.
InfinityNYC 2 years ago
This incredible piano player is Paul Ford. He's accompanied him for many years.
dotmacis 2 years ago 2
Tell the truth, I didn't watch "Criminal Minds" often. But I still felt sad when Mandy Patinkin left the show because I don't have cable, and I just felt (no joke) that network TV had lost a great talent. Mandy don't ever stop singing, your fans love you. I'm not Jewish, but I thought it was so cool when you did "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in Hebrew for the seniors. Please do some concerts on NPR. We don't get your type talent in my state much.
wqandted 2 years ago 2
What a wonderful video!
I love you, Mandy.
I WILL LISTEN. I PROMISE.
YOU CAN COUNT ON ME.
I've bought all your albums and watched every Broadway show, and I can say, that you, MR. PATINKIN, are splendid and greatly talented.
PATINKIN FOREVER! :* ^:)^ \m/
iKillUnicorns 2 years ago 28
My name is Inigo Montoya you killed my father prepare to die! lol... He's a very talented singer but I would do just about anything to get to watch another 3 or 4 seasons of "Dead Like Me" That was one of my favorite shows ever! :(
LaughingOTI80 2 years ago
sshelly-have you actually seen the play Into the Woods?
trishcuddy 2 years ago
Haha no I think it's well deserved lol kidding.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Oh no lol, I was being sincere.
Id really have much to say, be yourself I guess.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
good for you.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
lol it doesn't really, you just sounded a bit bummed that you didn't "think you were "objective enough" but you can't be objective every five seconds. Believe me, I try to be objective about everything, but even I fail.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
No it's fine, I just didn't want you to get the vibe that I was being agressive or mean. Humans are not purely objective, love for example is not objective. Sometimes I'll just sit and daydream about ridiculous things for no reason because it's enjoyable.
I think however that reason is best when we're talking about how to treat other people. If I'm angry, I need to take a deep breath and think before I respond for example. Reason seems to fit above emotion.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Totally, I agree with everything you said. I definitely do the daydreaming thing too!
crazydivaxox 2 years ago
lol glad to know I'm not alone.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
This song is not an excuse for self important morons to dribble in public.
rialtobaby 2 years ago
No but it is an example of "self important dribble," about how destructive adults can be.
Something you clearly have no ability to understand beyond the pretty music. Good job, again reinforcing my point about how plays are all about pandering to shallow, easily entertained fools.
The song is about society and nowhere on this board does it say I and another person are not allowed to discuss anything beyond the song.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
I mean I can't debate with you whether or not Jesus was real.
This is something you believe, all I can do is point out the lack of evidence which again is obvious and not the purpose of religion.
You sound a bit annoyed with my comments. I'm taking an objective viewpoint, objectively speaking there is no reason behind religion. Because of this, there is no morality in having faith. So why bring up religion in the first place? I understand the context you used it in, just not the point.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Well I never asked any questions...so that would be odd.
I simply pointed out that there cant be a religious debate because it's a belief. If you believe Jesus was the son of God you can't prove this.
I would never condemn you as a blind follower, you sound like someone who actively questions Jesus's teachings. Inherently though the idea of having faith is just that. It's not like philosophy where you base your belief of off reasoning. I have no purpose for it, but if it helps you kudos.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
You can't debate without facts, religion has none otherwise it wouldn't be called belief, it would be called fact. I don't really have a personal opinion on religion, well I do, but I don't use it to argue. I mean nothing malicious in my comments, I'm being perfectly objective here.
What flaws? Please point them out.
Exactly belief, when we're talking about rational thought why should that matter? Humans have a wonderful ability to reason, yet so rarely use it.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
According to the reality we percieve, there is no evidence for god. If in the future evidence comes to light then this will change, but as of right now it's just the fact of the matter. We need to stop looking to imaginary parents in the sky, we need to grow up and learn to take care of ourselves.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
I think we're coming into a philisophical forkroad, I will never find anything intelligent or moral about Christianity. It simply isn't a moral religion. It literally states in Deuteronomy that you're required to kill unbelievers. Not should or can, required in the name of God. This is in the new testament, yet at the same time it also says love thy neighbor?? Phht how can someone who has no respect for contradictions respect the bible?
There is no relationship with god, he doesn't exist.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Why though? Because people hurt us because they've been hurt. Society needs to grow up learn that hurt leads to more hurt.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Yes but we react viscerally based upon those hurts, on a regular basis day by day. We can say we know we need to change that or need to stop doing it but it is MUCH easier said than done! lol
tall32guy 2 years ago
I'm simply doing my job, being a human being. I'm simply being what I was created to be, yet I'm created sick and ordered to be well??
uh huh. One reason why I don't by religion at all. It constantly contradicts itself btw, there is no more hypocritical character in history than God. All loving, yet kills everything he creates.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Bullsht. What is this based on? How do we know he wasn't simply some morally enlightened dude? Or better yet a con artist or sociopath. Throughout history most of the people who have claimed to be the "son of God" have been cult leaders.
Adam and Eve were created by god with the knowledge that they would eat the apple(considering god is godly he would have to be all knowing)
Why create something you know is going to destroy itself? Seems kind of sadistic to me.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
I don't really know what else to say about this subect, other than humanity needs to grow up. I mean look at this planet we live on? Most of my country won't even acknowledge global warming as an actual thing...even my politicians. Whether it is or isn't really an issue. If you knew there was a chance that you could die in a car crash without a seat belt would you fail to put it on? What kind of an immature species refuses to even be cautious? Oy vey.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
I fear that people have too much of a tendency to blame their problems on other things. They also aren't able to just accept reality sometimes.
On another note, achievement isn't exactly a moral or even ethical issue. Are you hurting someone by not reaching for a goal? Just yourself, in that sense it may be wrong for you. However if you're a single parent who needs to work to support your kid instead of becoming a star athlete of musician, you're doing the ethical thing in said case.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
That is true, I suppose people are just lazy sometimes or discouraged.
Well Jesus had a quota that was too high. He also never consulted people he wanted expected to forgive their abusers. Should a raped child forgive the person that raped him or her? OF COURSE NOT. Forgiveness is not always the answer, nor does it make someone feel better. Justice is more important in a situation like this. Exactly, the only one it means something to is us, we haven't grasped that.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Well that's kind of a high standard, humans are simply contradictory. I'll say one thing tomorrow, like working hard is important and then I'll sit on my butt and relax the next day.
I mean those are noble goals, integrity is simply what we should have. I can't say I honor a person with integrity, just that I respect them more than the average. person.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
I agree with the latter, Sondheim is actually one of the few playwrights I still respect. He has actualy themes in his plays, it's just a bit difficult to see them in some of them like this one.
Sorry for getting topic there, but I enjoy discussing such things. I also think it does pertain to the play in a way, finding a place you fit into in the world and society.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Well you're talking to one of those few people! Indeed, people just love it, like I saw Jesus Christ superstar a few weeks back. I mean I'm an atheist so I look for other themes in the play, the mob effect, etc..but the ending totally ruins it for me. They make him rise from the dead, they don't leave it up for us to decide. It's also incredibly gaudy and cliche. What could have been a fantastic musical idea was literally destroyed in the last minutes of the play.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
In that sense we're as you say "unified" as society has certain factors that add to what we see. Without leaders, Followers, and outcasts it literally would fall apart. often times when one gets too much power society sees an imbalance. However certain groups tend to focus on the individual rather than the group. Followers are simply here to do and achieve the ideas the leader or oucast sets forth. It is in their nature to be "unified" but not in the nature of the outcast. That was what I meant
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Well Patinkin is not included in this, but hammy really just means overdoing it, borderline Schmaultzy.
Not alone, but not an active member in a bustling community. There are many people who work better as individuals, we're both a herd-like and lone species. I look at it this way, there are followers, leaders, sociopaths, and outcasts in society. Often times outcasts are the most influential of society mainly because they're loners, they have more individuality. Follower are there to do.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
I get the symbolism, I just don't think it's presented in a way that engages you without excessive ham. I'm just not a fan of that sort of thing and honestly?? A great deal of stage and musical actors are just hams.
I don't necessarily think we're "unified" some people are loners. Some people live in closed off communities and shut themselves out from the world.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Song yes, play? Not really.
I also agree I think Sondheim is the best out there.
But plays and musicals in general have gone downhill.
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kayinshin1 2 years ago
He is SO attractive.
bruceagogox 2 years ago 2
Indeed! Especially bearded! :)
tall32guy 2 years ago
MANDY PANTINKIN your my IDOL, your flawless...GREAT !!!
SirCaseyHollywood 2 years ago
I really hate broadway plays in all honesty, but the songs are just so relevant as well as beautiful. it almost ruins it to think that this song is applied to such a shallow subject. This song is so about life, I can't tell how many times as a small child I cringed listening to my parents make stereotypical or hateful comments.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
It's not really applied to a shallow subject. The play is asking the audience to make the same connections you're making.
bneeweenee 2 years ago
It's just told in such a cheesy way, it doesn't hold up for me. Themes are really irrelevant when it comes to plays and themes, it's more about good storytelling. I don't feel as if most musicals are well written and executed. It seems to be more about the music and schmultzy costumes, effects, etc..
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
OliverTwisted01 2 years ago
yes thank you mr. patinkin for performing mr. sondheim's work so beautifully.
props to composers and lyricists
tigerfishgirl 2 years ago
where are those lyrics that he added from?
jadeDdisposition01 2 years ago
Further to comment of two months ago, Sydney performance (24/07) was brilliant. Wished it could have gone on and on and on. Please visit again very soon, Mandy.
adyysia 2 years ago
Beautiful man!! *swoon*
elfielvr 2 years ago
Going to see him next weekend performing with Patty. My daughter was really wanting to see Patty LuPone but I think she is going to get a pleasant surprise when she hears how wonderful Mandy is.
lifesavid 2 years ago
I just saw them last night in Melbourne and he was WONDERFUL! I went to see Patti mostly but I was so, so happy and suprised by his voice and spirit- he was so likeable and gorgeous. I actually preferred his performance to Patti's.
SmbwJessiRose 2 years ago
I would have to agree. He has a very distinctive voice and a presence that is all his.
Didn't realize but my daughter said Mandy is in one of her favourite television shows, Criminal Minds.
Outstanding show. Standing ovation and a small a cappella oncore by both Pat and Mandy. Audience went absolutely crazy for them. I think they felt the love.
Well done Brisbane.
lifesavid 2 years ago
he is a genius.. and I must say, that pianist has a great artistic intuition that allows Mandy to express himself without tripping over. Professionalism on a level beyond most.
klickenpod 2 years ago
SO TRUE!
Rogeyl 2 years ago
Don't forget him in the Secret Garden... he was brilliant in that as well.
MoiraeErinyes 2 years ago
Wow, I had no idea he could sing! And so well! He's wonderful! I still look at him and hear "My name is Inigo Montoya...You keel my father...Prepare to die!" :) He's amazing in every way.
thathorsechic 2 years ago 2
My goodness, of course! He originated the role of Che in Evita in the 70's and also George in Sunday in the Park With George with Bernadette Peters, among other shows! Funny how most people think of him from Princess Bride, when actually he is a genius of the Musical Theatre Stage! I could watch him for hours.
cocoaNcookie 2 years ago
i never think of him from princess bride (maybe cuz i never really liked that movie). i always think of rube from dead like me (that was such a good tv show), and then since i've been in secret garden i always think of him as archibald.
KiteRosesWater 2 years ago
Yea I hate that film to tell you the truth, it's too camp. I really don't understand what everyone sees in it.
Mandy's role is a pleasure thought, the only reason I watch it. Cary is also nice eye candy :)
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Mandy's a vocal magician. Saw him at the Opera House (Sydney)... rapturous, totally spellbinding. Can't wait for the next Sydney show (with Patty LuPone) in July.
adyysia 2 years ago
8-)
salinajournal 2 years ago
When he sings you can't help but believe he means every word of it... what a brilliant voice.
singingtwit 2 years ago 3
saw him in his last broadway outing and thrilled that his voice stayed in his lower range. he was great, but can't take that high voice too long. anyone have him with lupone in recent concert outing?
mzmiller52 2 years ago
Just saw the Patinkin/Lupone show last night - it was amazing. I expected to love it, and even then, I was blown away by how good it was!
paizlea 2 years ago
And too your point, he uses lots of his lower range in the show, as well. *sigh* He's Just amazing!
paizlea 2 years ago
we had a master class with them. they were both great people.
gimpy10 2 years ago
What a beautiful voice. Wonderful message.
hermione10663 3 years ago 9
SAw him in Baltimore; years ago I was going to school in New York- he was in a broadway play (Pajama Party I think) got tickets just to see him; he was not in it that night.
bostonscholar 3 years ago
that sucks. i'm sorry! i'd be ticked lol
ARbenSRbarGR 2 years ago
What's the little bit before the key change? That isn't on either of my ITW recordings...sounds good though, very Sondheim. A bit random for the story so I can maybe see why its not in the show. Well done Mandy, brilliant as ever!
EyeballHighballHand 3 years ago
it is in the play, at the end (pretty sure... i thought it was anyway)
ARbenSRbarGR 2 years ago
I saw this genius in concert in London a couple of nights ago. He sang 'Children and Art', 'Being Alive', 'Sorry-Grateful', 'Someone Is Waiting' and a few other Sondheim numbers; as well as loads of other stuff. I was blown away. There's no point in anyone else even trying. I just sat and cried all the way through. This video brings that all back. WOW
katebushboi 3 years ago 2
Wish I'd seen him.
palinlondon 3 years ago
After watching Sunday in the Park With George and this...
I think I just fell in love with Mandy Patinkin...
kanwi 3 years ago
I have seen Mandy perform live twice .... He is amazing.I have been in love with him forever!
Danster1967 3 years ago
yeeee! i adore this song, and mandy patinkin. what a perfect combination<3
jacketeer 3 years ago
What passion!!
unclaimedtreas 3 years ago 2
great stuff! thanks... straight singers (jazz singers are taught that way) are very moving too. it's not a competition: it's a smörgåsbord!
dangervich 3 years ago
I understand what you're saying - the trick is finding folks who will care! :-) A singer named Jo Stafford actually had very little vibrato..
IrisMG 3 years ago
I love Mandy. Thanks for all the video posts of him. :)
myhouseofsorrows 3 years ago 2
Fabulous!
showrandy 3 years ago 2
wow! I never was really touched by this song as much until I listened to this version. beautiful
RabidVoodooDolls 3 years ago
Could all of you just shut the fuck up while I weep for the beauty of this song?
klickenpod 3 years ago
Ok, You guys! Will you just agree to disagree? For heaven's sakes - the magic of Mandy or any performer is not their straight tone or vibrato - it's how they carry that song right into your heart - and that is the magic of Mandy Patinkin! When he sings it give you hope! It touches your heart - and THAT makes a great performance & performer! That's what is valid. That is what is real - So, Singing coaches of the world - if you can teach & do THAT - then we would be watching YOU INSTEAD!!!!
EmpressEnterprises 3 years ago 4
I know I'm gonna get bashed for this, but, seriously, why always so disgustingly warbly and frail, Mandy???
Sebastianswain 3 years ago
Are you serious!? He is one of the best singers of our generation. That "warbliness" is called vibrato, which is what happens when you hit a note perfectly by definition. That "frailty" is called falsetto and Mandy happens to have one of the best around. I don't know what you are talking about
falsetto81 3 years ago
No, you really don't know what I'm talking about. I know exactly what vibrato and falsetto are, BUT there happen to be OTHERS who can sing with both, quietly, as Mandy tries to do pleasantly and fails miserably, AND loudly, with actual VOCAL STRENGTH!
Sebastianswain 3 years ago
check out the thread 'mandy patinkin-if i loved you'. he does some real power singing towards the end of that one. it may suprise you, i know it did me.
seanpatrickfolster 3 years ago
And, as someone who's apparently so versed in music should know, CONSTANT vibrato, vibrato in EVERY OTHER WORD, as Mandy sings, is not quite pleasant, thus giving his voice the warbly tone I mentioned and SHOWING the frailty I referred to before as it shows a lack of vocal control; if he could actually maintain a straight tone every once and a while, he'd sound much better.
Sebastianswain 3 years ago
*Every once in a while.
Sebastianswain 3 years ago
Do you know the show he is singing from? The show calls for a quiet intensity in this song. It's a beautiful ballad that would be ruined if straight tone was used. And as for straight tone: that's not even interesting! Maybe straight tone to vibrato, but straight tone? It's like listening to nails on a chalkboard! I'm sorry but as a voice coach, I happen to know this for a fact.
falsetto81 3 years ago
Okay, first, stop being so condescending; it's just rude, and I've known exactly what you were talking about each time you've spoken to me in such a way. This is from Into the Woods--I know the context, thank you. I didn't say use straight tone the entire song, just don't sing almost EVERY note with a frail vibrato; I'm SURE it's possible to use vibrato quietly without sounding like your vocal cords are worn to a thread and you have several small marbles in your cheecks.
Sebastianswain 3 years ago
*Cheeks.
Sebastianswain 3 years ago
I never said straight tone throughout, too; I said, "If he could actually maintain a straight tone every once in a while." I agree constant straight tone is bad, and I'm a huge vibrato lover--I'm a huge Julia Murney fan, for example, but SHE alternates between vibrato and straight tone enough for it to sound good! All I hear Mandy doing here is singing with CONSTANT vibrato, and a terrible one at that! It sounds as if his voice is about to give out, so he's forced to constantly use vibrato here.
Sebastianswain 3 years ago
He's won a Tony award and been nominated for one as a singer. I agree with falsetto81. He's not just a wonderful singer in my opinion, he's a great performer. But I guess some folks just have to pee in the punch...
mike020363 3 years ago
He sang this song to my sister Michelle in November 1995, after he helped me lift her onto the stage (she's disabled) at the former O'Keefe Centre (now known as the Sony Centre). He sat right beside her on the floor with his arm around her and when he was finished he gave her a big kiss on the lips!!!! What a guy!!!! I'll never forget that. He's so sweet!!!! :o)
dotmacis 3 years ago
I will never forget the masterclass I attended with Mandy Patinkin. Absolutely astounding, incredibly beautiful.
Nakor 3 years ago
I forgot to add that the concert was in Toronto, and we've seen him a few times since then, though it's been quite a long time. I hope he gets back here soon!!!! :o)
dotmacis 3 years ago