what a unique voice! beautiful mix in the high range toward the end. acting note - don't close your eyes so much! you have such great emotion in your face and your body, so don't shut yourself off from the audience. lovely job indeed!
I have listened to every version of this song available on you tube and it is my opinion that this fella sings this song the best. I hope he is still singing and sharing his gift from God with others. His voice is like honey from heaven.
Yeah, this is a song written by a musical theatre composer named Jason Robert Brown. He wrote musicals such as The Last Five Years, Parade, and Songs for a New World
Yep! The version in Bandslam was a cover of a song written by Broadway composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown. I HIGHLY recommend you check out the rest of his work. His songs are to DIE for!
I agree with all the good comments here. i haven't seen anyone act this as good as him, but there's a girl under sbort that sings it and she's really good:) and i think the hissing is a character trait. he's probably the best person for this song.
I met this boys sister at a camp, and I can see that the musical ability really runs in the family. This is a fantastic rendition of the song, acted very well. The only criticism is that he makes some hissing noises when he takes in breath....i'm nto sure if thats a character choice or not. Overall, SO WELL DONE!
whoever you are, I really love you. I have seen professionals sing this, and it was by no means as exciting and engaging as watching you. (and you are on video, and they were live, so that says loads). Well done. This is one of my audition pieces, and I love it. But you own it. Fabulous. xxx
Phenomenal!! Wow, you owned that song, vocally. I really hope you keep it up.
Just as a side note, I thought your performance was at its very peak when you brought in some really deliberate hand gestures (ie. the hand on the chest, hands out in front, to the side, and even the hands in the pocket at the end). Those moments of concrete movement brought an already great performance to it's absolute best, I thought :)
I'm so over people offering their "wisdom" on pieces of art that others choose to share... you know, as a side note. Personally, I think this sounds as good as the recording, if not better.
What a great intrument you have! wonderful performance of the song! My only suggestion, and im sure youve been told this before, you dont breath correctly. in this vid, everytime you breath your shoulders rise and there isnt any diaphramatic movement. Fix that, and that beautiful sound you have will be more supported and that much more incredible sounding!
Dude, honestly, ur performance of that song was WAYY more engaging than any of these other clips I've seen. I could almost SEE the energy flowing through your body and how grounded you were through most of it. And that other guy, playin' at the piano...some 16k views...ya i watched it. i got bored about 30 seconds into it. Sure he may have a technical edge over you, but you sure put some real emotional life into it that no one else I've seen thus far seems to know how to do. G'job man!
What impressed me most other than the amazing, confident singing, is that I believed each and every word uttered, and that's a rare gift. Love this performance!
This is absolutely the best interpretation of this song on youtube. Only JRB himself was, of course, a little bit better. Nevertheless, your voice sounds incredibly warm and still very clear, especially in the higher parts. I don't think that someone has to be a great actor to perform this song. The only thing is that is must seem true and I've definitely had this impression while you were singing this. Great job.
UM jordan i don't know who you are or where you go to school.....but i do know that that was one of the best and most vocally stable and MOVING renditions of that song that i have ever heard. you have an amazing voice and incredible control and potential. great all around!!!!!!!
WoW! this is great! You have such clear sound and have such great control. Thanks for truly loving what you do. You seem to really love what you do --as there is no arrogance-- in your singing. This song is inspiring!
Your voice is amazing and you really understood the character. I loved your frustration with yourself for not being all of those things and I loved the choices you made when you decided you were going to be all of those things to her. Really beautiful. Next time I see someone do this i'll be comparing them to you the whole time, I'm sure. Really great.
You, sir, have a wonderful voice :-) I doubt you're gay, but if you were, you should TOTALLY look me up... and while you're at it, teach me how to sing this song :-D Bravissimo.
Jordan~You have an amazing voice and I can't believe how grown up you are now. I remember you as my little Jack in Into The Woods. Amazing job and that is the best version of that some I have heard since JRB's version. Ana
what the hell? who are you guys?? and where are you performing all these songs? your voice is amazing...and screw the loud breathing comment below!...its called passion in your singing...and you totally have it!
We're music students from Azusa Pacific University in California. This program was an all-JRB concert we produced on our own, because we love the music. Also check out justgrand21's videos. We did "The Last 5 Years" last month and he posted a few clips of that.
WOW! The emotion was felt through this computer screen!
MrBaritonevoce 8 months ago
I like your version.
SuperBobobob12 10 months ago
very nice dude. keep it up
MuzzCuzz 1 year ago
whewwww. that was stunning.. man ur awesome!
christopherjoshuarn 1 year ago
I love you.
HesAprince 1 year ago
what a unique voice! beautiful mix in the high range toward the end. acting note - don't close your eyes so much! you have such great emotion in your face and your body, so don't shut yourself off from the audience. lovely job indeed!
ohmagaod 1 year ago
Personally, I think all of the performers in this group are wonderful.
mismicmoy 1 year ago
This was so lovely & heartfelt. THANK YOU!!
cmusoprano 2 years ago
What an awesome song and performance! Love the music of JRB!
spyderjosh 2 years ago
Wow. Beautiful voice...full of sincerity and emotion. thank you.
rogerinatl 2 years ago
I have listened to every version of this song available on you tube and it is my opinion that this fella sings this song the best. I hope he is still singing and sharing his gift from God with others. His voice is like honey from heaven.
loreal60901 2 years ago
Omg SHUT UP I frigging LOVE THIS SONG, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for bringing such a beautiful interpretation to my computer screen. Much love
chezchienne 2 years ago
Nice chops.
MorieWilliams 2 years ago
i didnt know that people had sung this song before bandslam :S ??
really good though :)
multitastetherainbow 2 years ago
I didn't even know this song was in bandslam!
Yeah, this is a song written by a musical theatre composer named Jason Robert Brown. He wrote musicals such as The Last Five Years, Parade, and Songs for a New World
greenelphiexoxo 2 years ago
Yep! The version in Bandslam was a cover of a song written by Broadway composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown. I HIGHLY recommend you check out the rest of his work. His songs are to DIE for!
Safuza 2 years ago
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very good singer!
CrazyCola2 2 years ago
very good singer
CrazyCola2 2 years ago
I agree with all the good comments here. i haven't seen anyone act this as good as him, but there's a girl under sbort that sings it and she's really good:) and i think the hissing is a character trait. he's probably the best person for this song.
Morganfields 2 years ago
I met this boys sister at a camp, and I can see that the musical ability really runs in the family. This is a fantastic rendition of the song, acted very well. The only criticism is that he makes some hissing noises when he takes in breath....i'm nto sure if thats a character choice or not. Overall, SO WELL DONE!
miamorgan333 2 years ago
whoever you are, I really love you. I have seen professionals sing this, and it was by no means as exciting and engaging as watching you. (and you are on video, and they were live, so that says loads). Well done. This is one of my audition pieces, and I love it. But you own it. Fabulous. xxx
mykeybabay 2 years ago
This is the best performance I've seen from Jordan.
It's also my very favourite rendition of this song. Made me tear up.
prisoner0932 2 years ago
Phenomenal!! Wow, you owned that song, vocally. I really hope you keep it up.
Just as a side note, I thought your performance was at its very peak when you brought in some really deliberate hand gestures (ie. the hand on the chest, hands out in front, to the side, and even the hands in the pocket at the end). Those moments of concrete movement brought an already great performance to it's absolute best, I thought :)
Well, well done!!
silhuetto 2 years ago
I'm so over people offering their "wisdom" on pieces of art that others choose to share... you know, as a side note. Personally, I think this sounds as good as the recording, if not better.
zjoke 2 years ago
Beautiful!
MusicalsDork 2 years ago
beautiful...simply perfect =)
Safuza 3 years ago
What a great intrument you have! wonderful performance of the song! My only suggestion, and im sure youve been told this before, you dont breath correctly. in this vid, everytime you breath your shoulders rise and there isnt any diaphramatic movement. Fix that, and that beautiful sound you have will be more supported and that much more incredible sounding!
BroadwayVBtime 3 years ago
WOW. WOW. WOW.
my first time to hear the song and i was literally blown away. amazing! :D
lauredilian 3 years ago
Dude, honestly, ur performance of that song was WAYY more engaging than any of these other clips I've seen. I could almost SEE the energy flowing through your body and how grounded you were through most of it. And that other guy, playin' at the piano...some 16k views...ya i watched it. i got bored about 30 seconds into it. Sure he may have a technical edge over you, but you sure put some real emotional life into it that no one else I've seen thus far seems to know how to do. G'job man!
TimvaderZim 3 years ago 2
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man...stop murdering this song! please it's my favorite song of all time..please!!!
doramushi 3 years ago
Criticism that isn't constructive is basically just hot air.
ellaquint 3 years ago 2
@ellaquint You are completely spot on with this
TheatreAngel4219 1 year ago
You have an amazing voice. This is an amazing performance.
LenaVideo 3 years ago
Woa man!!!! Absolutely great performance.... Shivers all over my body!!!
tuinmanschmuinman 3 years ago
i am in looooooooooooooove.
<3
sbort 3 years ago
Your mix voice is incredible! When you sing quietly and high! BEAUTIFUL!
goodienobakes 3 years ago
This was incredible. I have never been so captivated by a performance. Wonderful job.
starlitesaves 3 years ago
Does anyone know what this guy is doing now - I certainly hope he's go on to a successful career, he's fantastic.
annatyrie 3 years ago
What impressed me most other than the amazing, confident singing, is that I believed each and every word uttered, and that's a rare gift. Love this performance!
andromedacarina 3 years ago
This is absolutely the best interpretation of this song on youtube. Only JRB himself was, of course, a little bit better. Nevertheless, your voice sounds incredibly warm and still very clear, especially in the higher parts. I don't think that someone has to be a great actor to perform this song. The only thing is that is must seem true and I've definitely had this impression while you were singing this. Great job.
pgras89 3 years ago
Great voice, very beautiful timbre.
Very nice things happening.
At the very end, "Someone to fall back on" on the higher part you could just hear the echo, and it was incredible.
I liked your interpretation, no pretense or arrogance, just the song.
Very nice.
popertop 3 years ago
MORE JORDAN VIDEOS! Stephen Schwartz cheesy stuff??
thelfiveyears 4 years ago
An inspiring performance, brought a tear to my eye. Well Done.
annatyrie 4 years ago
I've watched this so many times that whenever I listen to another recording, I expect to hear the thud when the bass hits the piano.
Ptonsinger10 4 years ago
All i can say is WOW ur a great singer. I loved the song
wressl 4 years ago
love it
DiamondRoseGoddess 4 years ago
AMAZING =] x
KTROCKZ 4 years ago
UM jordan i don't know who you are or where you go to school.....but i do know that that was one of the best and most vocally stable and MOVING renditions of that song that i have ever heard. you have an amazing voice and incredible control and potential. great all around!!!!!!!
acrosten 4 years ago 2
WoW! this is great! You have such clear sound and have such great control. Thanks for truly loving what you do. You seem to really love what you do --as there is no arrogance-- in your singing. This song is inspiring!
kyleeshields 4 years ago
Absolutely beautiful! You really captured my favorite song!
SPEECHER2006 4 years ago
Well done mate...very good
Weaponsgalore 4 years ago
5 Words
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loc180 4 years ago
Good job, bass player. Thwackin your bass on the piano
hollahollagangsta 4 years ago
Your voice is amazing and you really understood the character. I loved your frustration with yourself for not being all of those things and I loved the choices you made when you decided you were going to be all of those things to her. Really beautiful. Next time I see someone do this i'll be comparing them to you the whole time, I'm sure. Really great.
Blarken07 4 years ago
You, sir, have a wonderful voice :-) I doubt you're gay, but if you were, you should TOTALLY look me up... and while you're at it, teach me how to sing this song :-D Bravissimo.
divinemediocrity 4 years ago
Great job! Keep up the good work. :)
parans 4 years ago
well done!
evans54 4 years ago
Jordan~You have an amazing voice and I can't believe how grown up you are now. I remember you as my little Jack in Into The Woods. Amazing job and that is the best version of that some I have heard since JRB's version. Ana
rocky76 4 years ago
How old is he? wow... great job. *snaps* for you.
OhSnapsIts3m 4 years ago
what the hell? who are you guys?? and where are you performing all these songs? your voice is amazing...and screw the loud breathing comment below!...its called passion in your singing...and you totally have it!
fitchboi21 5 years ago
We're music students from Azusa Pacific University in California. This program was an all-JRB concert we produced on our own, because we love the music. Also check out justgrand21's videos. We did "The Last 5 Years" last month and he posted a few clips of that.
sc0tlas 5 years ago
Very nice work, mister. Damn skippy. Keep at it.
digitalconspirator 5 years ago
Nice voice brother!!!
bcggx2 5 years ago
wow kid ur pretty damn good...only thing that bothered me a little bit was the loud breathing...but otherwise man u were spot on
broadwayboricua 5 years ago
omg. this is sooo beautiful. great job.
broadwaybaby484 5 years ago
I'm 19
4STRINGguru 5 years ago
how old are you?
Julian4thd 5 years ago
You have a beautiful voice!!!!
wlkingbway 5 years ago
You rock this song- way to go, Jordan!
I especially like the part where James thumps his bass on the piano. Actually, it makes me wince.
sc0tlas 5 years ago