"Perfect" Vanessa Ray

[Caitanyatan]

what a great job!

[nicoboy]

I saw her in suits. She's really good...

[needxtoxbreathex]

Really good, loved the emotion you put into this song!!! xxx

[Musicalladyy]

love it!!!

[Tayoneo123]

That. Was awesome.

[fallenseraph277]

this chick is so beyond gorgeous in suits. this video is awesome. she does a really good job in the acting aspect.

[classified01]

Rachel clicked dislike 22 times

[itachi46]

holy crap its jenny from suits o.o

[effyshmeffy]

@chipjamba123 OH MY GOD WAIT IS IT REALLY!?!

[chipajamba123]

omigosh its the girl from suits...

[sesekino]

FInally!!!! I've found a great performance of this song!

[fookyourmum]

Welp. That was perfect.

I am admittedly judgmental about musical theatre performers. This girl. GETS IT. Singing is an extension of talking. That's all. She gets it. This is perfect. 

[OoOBexxOoO]

17 people don't know what perfection looks like! -.-

[Nickjismybabe]

I want to be her.

[carlybelle11]

yeah that's why she was on broadway, because her voice sucks. ;)

love this. watch it all day everrry day. <3 such a beautiful performance.

[bellagigi3]

vanessa's voice is perfection. say whatever the eff you want about it. seriously gives me chills every time.

[awildmelody]

She has potential, but lacks vocal control and technique.

[Taylooor12]

honestly her voice isn't that great. Her acting is really good, but her voice lacks strength and control.

[Everme91]

@Taylooor12 That's kind of the point of it. This isn't one of your pretty pop ballads that are created sheerly to show off how well someone can sing. This song tells a story, and it's one about scrambling to take hold of a situation and failing miserably. So when she's weak or pitchy, well, she's pretty much portraying the emotions of the character.

[Taylooor12]

@Everme91 Sure, and like I said her acting is great. She shows that misery and tells the story of the failing relationship through her acting body language. However, what makes a remarkable performance is the combination of the two. Not saying when she's emotional in the song and her voice breaks for an acting choice that's bad vocals. I'm talking about the rest of the song when she should sound like she actually has singing ability. It sounds weak, like she barely knows how to sing in a mix.

[Akuchan7]

@Taylooor12 I totally agree. I really enjoyed the simplicity of her acting choices and she told a really great story. The look on her face on "we are going to be fine" gave me goosebumps. But even though she hit the notes, her voice lacked the color and warmth that lives in a healthy mix. It wasn't bad vocals, but she sounded a little young, like a teenager who's just started training.

[martinimeowmeow]

This is such an amazing performance...and she has such a cool indie rock sound to her voice

[nuttimonkey]

im performing this in a couple days... I can barely get through it without crying myself. It is such a heartbreaking song that I can fully relate with.... I just hope I can perform it half as well as she does, this is beautiful

[Hollyberry6595]

She has so much emotion. It feels so real and honest and that's what makes it so amazing.

[Jessicadunaway]

I literally cry an ocean every single time I watch her sing this song.

[OoOBexxOoO]

I am OBSESSED!!

[sarahflammers]

Ummm I love this almost too much.

Is there a recording of the accompaniment anywhere? I would love you foreverrr!!

[alimusakimus]

I don't understand when people say, 'Yeah she was great and all *BUT* she totally flat and sharp and needs to watch her technique and is pretty crap. Apart from all that...she was ok'.

Like seriously. She just poured her heart into that song, apart from singing it BRILLIANTLY, she performed it BRILLIANTLY. That over rides all the other tiny details.

[yourfriendthenerd]

Chills

[VillageSeattle17]

wow. Amazing acting. Great work girl .

[ReachMabry]

i love her doing this song.

she needs to watch going up into her head voice and when she belts tho... some of the notes were too sharp or flat.

either way, very good. love this piece.

[333Dakota333]

One of the most honest and raw performances I have seen in a very... VERY long time. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[ViveLeFrance98]

Did Vanessa go to school for Musical Theatre?

[cheerupemokids05]

this girl is incredible! she sounds exactly like she is singing this to someone. work it out, girl! keep up the amazing work!

[watcherofvideos111]

this video is like a master class.

[ypaul123]

SHE'S MINE BACK OFF FAGGITS

IM GOING TO SUCK HER FEET AND TOES

[chewbacca1318]

wow, so controlled. beautiful beautiful brilliant performance. the acting, the singing, this was "perfect."

[AMcG826]

This breaks my heart. I've been that girl too many times.

[2Shiran2]

I saw her in Hair a few weeks ago and she talked to us at the stage door for like 40 minutes. She is the nicest person ever. And the prettiest I've seen in person. And I can watch this song over and over forever.

[delovely1323]

That silence after she says "Fine" is still, like.. the REASON that I believe in musical theatre. My GOD.

[delovely1323]

That silence after she says "Fine" is still like... the REASON that I believe in musical theatre. My GOD. Still the best, after 2 years.

[katyoneil12]

This is by far the honest and captivating version of this song on the internet!

[Nattalyee]

Are we all hearing the same thing?...this is nowhere near amazing...she would have done better doing this as a monologue...just sayin. Shed be a good model though. Shes really pretty!

[ffandbffan]

@Nattalyee i don't like her voice as much as whitney bashor's, but i think her acting is flawless. embodying a character or a story can make up for not having the most beautiful technique (see: michael arden's "run away with me").

[killerbasilisk]

@ffandbffan 1) Not only do I perfectly agree with you, but 2) Michael Arden's rendition of RAWM is my perfect example of that! I'd take his beautiful acting moments over Tveit's (still pretty) voice any day. I'm so glad there are kindred spirits on Youtube :)

[xoxopr0ud]

Such a natural actor! Love her voice to

[AudreyElizabeth22]

I love love love this video! She is so beautiful and talented!

[0626saraf]

She sucks!

[jonster00]

she kinda reminds me of like Lauren Pritchard with a higher voice, idk it might just be me

[prtyponi]

Wow... that sent chills down my spine!

[har9020]

I saw her last weekend in "Hair" in NYC.

[beetlebum07]

her voice is amazing

[sotitleofshow]

I adore Vanessa and this performance is absolutely beautiful.

[34Pianoman]

Besides her golden pipes, what I love about Vanessa on this great tune is how simple and subtle her emotions are... to me, power is the use of finesse!! Great song, great voice, great power!! :-)

[monz88]

Wow...the right person can just sell this song. The emotion Vanessa put into this performance makes it outshine all the other performances of "Perfect" on youtube 100%.

[8658766]

her eyes are so expressive.

wow. just wow.

[TooGothForCareBears]

I love her voice. it has such shape and character to it. and the song is amazing too.

[fols234]

She reminds me of mandy moore.

[samiam1432]

She reminds me SO much of somebody...can't put my finger on it...

[bmc102392]

this may seem random but she should do voiceovers. her voice is so unique and there's so much emotion in it.

[browniiz76]

The acting in this video is ridiculously good. I've seen so many people sing this song and they all pale in comparison to Vanessa. SO natural and convincing. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.

[mog04]

Thoroughyl enjoyed this.

One of the most convincing endings ive seen in a long time, nice to see someone sing it and put breaks in their voice instead of thinking its all about sounding pretty, a song like this needs real emotion in it, well done, one of the best ive seen of this song

[2Shiran2]

Well, she is perfect

[MissLeannxx]

This girl's amazinggg.

Aside from musical theatre, I could totally see her releasing an indie album.

I'd give her snaps at a coffee shop. ;]

[volnessj]

ugh i love this video

[patmayonnaise]

wow,amazing<3

[buriedlovely]

Great emotion...wonderful performance.

[stevocool9]

you are perfect for me!!!!!!

[volnessj]

so perfect

[musicrush05]

I've watched this a billion times, and I love it.

[katinkaballerina]

this so amazingly heartbreaking.... breathtaking

[friendtim]

This bitch is a god send! I love her! Beyond amazing

[polisciguy83]

Why don't we see more of Vanessa on YouTube! She's great.

[czeeps]

She's really good at expressing emotion with her eyes. And her voice remains beautiful throughout. i love it!

[bubbajames2008]

regina spektor?

[webangel014]

That was amazing... and heartbreaking...

[JennML]

I watch this video every day. I can't get enough of it.

[jasonlovesyoga]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this. Or how many times I watch other people perform this piece. Vanessa IS perfect. This is hands-down the only reason YouTube needs to exist. So I can watch this video.

[Obey414]

@jasonlovesyoga faggot

[broadwaybaby05]

amazing

[sexyredhead1987]

AWESOME! <3

[stageready]

vanessa ray is terrific.

[TooNastie]

so honest. so natural.

[matthewmaclellan]

Dear, "you sound like [insert female artist here]" commenters,

I think she sounds like Vanessa Ray.

No? Yes.

mm

Everything about this was totally in the zone, fabulous!

[fromthefireescape]

omg, chills

[jscotty76]

I think I have fallen in love with her, perfect or not...

[LovemHokies]

I appreciate the acting immensely but wish she did not sacrifice the music for its sake.

[eraander]

I have to disagree, I don't think a single thing was sacrificed in this performance. In fact, I think she struck about as perfect a balance between singing/acting to convey the song as a performer can. It's magnificent.

[patebrisee]

goosebumps.

[DaniBellTheatreGeek]

Vanessa is absolutely amazing! She's also incredibly nice too!!!

[igottaflyonce]

STORY OF MY LIFE.

[naters220]

this makes me want to kill myself it's so incredibly sad.

[exlution]

agreed. maybe not kill tho... cry for sure.

[naters220]

haha, well...figuratively...

but definitely makes me cry.

[dancinERB]

this performance is fucking amazing....your acting is so honest for this well written song. there was so much passion in it. loved it!!

[AmorDior]

Vanessa Ray is that absolute biggest sweetheart ever! I love love love her. She's sooo talented!

[ToxicPopsicle]

V-Ray brings more life to this song than it originally has.

[haleyleey]

she kinda sounds like christy altomare

[musicandmirror]

Beautiful!

You sound like Maria Mena.

[viewofsaturday]

"just a little bit stronger....' she would kill that song! <3

[cdaae3]

i like her voice a lot. unique. its like clear but chill... nice!

[sarah20uk]

That's so moving. Her voice really works in this song. Acted really really well

[polisciguy83]

L-O-V-E This!!!!!

[hkb0408]

Wow. If anyone wasn't completely moved by that performance, you've got something wrong with you! That was beautiful. Her voice is great for that song. It really adds to the meaning behind the words she is singing.

[doitonstage8]

I don't think I have seen so much honesty in a performance! She's fabulous.

[sophiebro]

the really small imperfections to her singing really add to the song and the character.

i really think its great.

[gabster18ghlp]

I agree. It's amazing.

[emilyyeg]

chills, instantly.

[hilzsuperduck]

Tearstained eyes, incredible!

[hmt2023]

I mean, Its true that her intonation (which is her PITCH, not her anunciation) is off, but it almost works with the character, and frankly her acting makes up for any missed notes.

[Tthomas721]

i think the notes that werent perfectly hit kindof added to it. When theres a struggle in the voice during a song it makes it almost more dramatic, and more powerful. overall, its reallly good

[mmo1407]

Amazing acting it was great! Vocals were great too!

[samiam1432]

And why doesn't she have a leading role on Broadway?

[britybear613]

because her intonation is quite awful

[nanachristine]

Really?! I can understand every single word that she sings with absolutely no difficulty.

She has a very unique sound, but I do not believe her intonation style takes away from the quality of her voice or acting choices. And by no means would I describe her different/unique sound as 'awful'.

[YLAnthony]

Are you kidding? She sings quite clear.

[randomname4me]

vanessa ray features on my artist list on my ipod haha but only from youtube downloads. i love her so so much, in the least stalkerish way!

[ecolt87]

Vanessa Ray IS perfect.

[stuetzie]

her acting abilities and the stretch of emotions she emcompasses is just phenominal...so inspiring! wonderful wonderful job!!! soo soo beautiful

[am0911]

I seriously can't stop listening to this.

Vanessa is beyond fierce.

[LeoLaredoMusic]

Freakin Awesome Vanessa!!

[HarkerPuppet]

just brilliant. I am in exactly the same place in my life that this character. I may not be perfect, but this performance is, and so was the timing of when I watched this. Just perfect.

[DaveyyBooy]

I die

[spriingawakeniing]

her voice is just so pure, so raw. It's beautiful. I can listen to it everyday.

[cpbrown]

i keep watching this over and over. the song is amazing and vanessa's acting and personalization of this are ridiculous. totes loves it.

[thomasswayne]

SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!

[Kreasar]

Wow. She reminds me a lot of Lauren Prichard (sp?). I love this.

[dustyhart]

AMAZING!!!!!!!

[divashana02]

i am obsessed with this..and have watched it like 100 times already..does anyone know how old she is?

[ashiamalashia]

That was unbelievably AMAZING.

[ThatGirlCantDance]

omg thats amazingly gorgeous.

[lyszee]

I bet those guys who were laughing felt pretty stupid when she started crying...

[Expectationz]

i dont think they were laughing AT her they were laughing at the irony of her saying "you were right my friends are bad for me thank god for showing me how bad they are"

it's as if shes accepting that he is right in a really bad relationship its just irony i dont think they laughed at her being hurt. cause its a bittersweet thing she just said.

[clooimx]

Beautiful!

[samiam1432]

so heartbreaking

[jynx0017]

SING VANESSA! Im so sad i missed this!

[loquaciousthe3RD]

i missed having Edges on youtube. i'd watch them in all in playlist and get my daily fill...hmm. :/

[MTmajor12]

wait on second thought...kate moss

[MTmajor12]

Everything about this was stunning.

and she kinda looks like Maggie Gyllenhaal. Two beautiful girls.

[viewofsaturday]

agreed! weird.

but yes stunning.

[theatrenerd10]

Whats this character supposed to be like? Obsessive, love struck, or oddballish.

[KarlSolenoidIV]

Is this song supposed to be on the demo cd of EDGES? Because I don't have it. lol.

[mikahbeth]

oh my god. that was mesmerizing.

[Acejunior215]

straight up love.

[singer25]

thats acting...or what it should be! FLAWLESS!

[jpbinthetdot]

effing beautiful.

chills.

[musicxlife37]

bah. rill. yent.

[JamieDeAnn2012]

Vanessa has beastly skills.

I love the way she sings this song.

She really got into it.

She's "perfect" ;)

[loquaciousthe3RD]

best song ever

[viewofsaturday]

THANK GOD a version of this song is back on youtube.

i have missed it so, goddamn, much.

she is amazing, and so is edges. :) my happiness about this knows no bounds. monticello and perfect!!! yes!

[viewofsaturday]

oh and i'm actually goosebumped and almost teary. <333333

[pinkprincesshottie]

incredible! i got chills!

[turtle30mom52]

Yea Vanessa!!!!!! I Know Her!!!!

[defygravity89]

one of the most brilliant performances of this song I've ever seen.

[InTaberna]

she's great. Really great. It also makes me reaaaaaaallllllllyyyyy miss the other version that was posted a while ago and taken down.

[lyszee]

I know! I really miss all those videos :(

but she's great too!

[torirose]

incredible. seriously. just laskjdfhksdg

[thereitgirl]

That was utter brilliance

[emily51805]

ah-mazing.

[MissCleo9391]

I LOVE EDGES.

[MissMadeline]

This is just amazing.. I could watch it over and over.

[samiam1432]

She's amazing....

I also love how a tag on this video is "fierce" lol. Very appropriate!

[nanachristine]

Okay, I know I already commented on this, but seriously ... I've watched the video about 25 times today alone ... her choices are just so bold and raw, I am completely in awe.

[getablaza]

Wow.

[payette]

wonderful job vanessa.

[Tthomas721]

im speachless.

that was perfect.

[ncarr08]

finally someone who can really act... i love vanessa ray. it's official.

[bellaluce]

Her mix is just so nice to listen to. Pure fierceness.

[Shizzaty15]

How is it possible for Vanessa Ray to be so amazingly awesome? I am tearing up with this song. As if "Eduardo" wasnt bad enough.

[ohboykelseyjoy]

i don't think she could get cuter or more talented.

[lilwhite012]

wow. that was amazing.

[dustyray2]

Girl you made me cry.... this is like my 20th something time watching it...

[abbyforever]

yes, girl.

you. better. work.

[gahlindafied]

omgggg i screamed when i saw that she was singing this song! LOVED IT!

[KarlSolenoidIV]

LOVED. This video. Like, whoa

[nyclifecafe]

um... that was perfect.

[jeffbowers]

This Is Why I Love Musical Theatre.