I honestly don't get the hate. It's a gorgeous song. She sings it beautifully. Just because she's not belting it out like crazy doesn't mean it isn't good. She's got a very pretty voice and her acting is subtle
Cassie Levy is soooo much better. She can actually have some sound when she belts. Phoebe just has nothing powerful or special. And was extremely flat.
@hardyboy963 I didn't really believe the song when Cassie did it, though. Her voice was amazing, but it just felt off. I just moved back home from college, and when I listen to Phoebe's version or Krysta's, I can relate to the emotions they display. And as far as musical theater/cabaret music goes, I think the portrayal of the song's meaning is the more important thing. I mean, if you like Cassie's better or get something I don't from it, that's cool. But that's why I like this version.
@hardyboy963 I TOTALLY agree with you. I don't really get what the fuss about Phoebe is. Sure she's really pretty, and has cute dimples, but her voice just has no depth to it. She doesn't know how to support her breathe, and her sound comes out airy and flat a lot of the times. Not that I'm an expert, but I am in musical theater and have taken voice lessons for my entire life. It confuses me as to how she's gotten so far. She should just stick to being an actress.
@hardyboy963 in most cases I prefer someone who can portray and emotion strongly even if the vocal isn't that great. I love Cassie bc she is an excellent vocalist but I didn't really feel much from her rendition. Phoebe puts a lot of emotion in her performances. Like i said I like Cassie's voice and i'm not doubting her incredible talent, i just feel more connection to the song in this performance. i agree she wasn't spot on the entire time lol but her acting was very good imo.
@awurz13 yes it is! or it is now.. not sure when you posted this comment lol but it's on their album "Our First Mistake" - Natalie Weiss sings it and it's absolutely gorgeous.
Absolutely beautiful. I love this song. I'm a freshman in college and I feel this way right now. Thank you Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk for writing such a true and beautiful song.
I saw Phoebe in Spring Awakening and thought she was great. Met her afterwards, and she was a darling. However, watching her solo performances here...I'm unimpressed. In this song especially, her belt seems painfully harmful, and her softer bits, under-supported. This is going to sound harsh, but if I didn't know she was famous, I'd think she was an amateur...and still be unimpressed.
One of the things I love about Phoebe is her acting and passion when she sings. Sure this wasn't the best she's ever sang, but her emotion pulls you in so deep that you hardly notice it.
Ive actually been listening to it a lot lately and I was a bit harsh, but I still think she is screaming in parts. The soft part is very nice though and I like the emotion in her voice, but the belting is just not good or healthy sounding. But that's just my opinion and everyone is certainly entitled to their own.
i love this song, but i'm not impressed with this performance at all. she was just screaming and there was no acting at all. she could have put those higher belted notes in her mix and it would have sounded so much better. i give her five years before her voice is totally gone if she keeps singing like that.
i beg to differ completely phoebe has been doing this a while. also from what i can tell from the recording she has impeccable power although it's not classical technique, she sounds beautiful.
I have been waiting for this video ever since I heard Phoebe sang this song and it did not disappoint. I can relate so so much to this song, and Phoebe sang it beautifully, as I knew she would. I have chills!
Yeah. PeaceKaitlin, I was referring to the fact that I was watched this piece develop and be workshopped through the freshman experiment. I know it's from Tales from the Bad years, but it was written as a result of an experiment.
Hi Nikki! good to hear from you again. You've got us - this song is from the Freshman Experiment...we've since shoved it into TALES, with just a little bit of shame and nagging doubt... anyway, good catch. :)
Laura's version still holds my heart, but this one is great too. I just love this song, and Phoebe really acts it out well; she can bring anyone to tears. And while I prefer Laura's "How to Return Home", no one trumps Phoebe's "Not a Love Story". No one.
There are such great renditions of this song out there, but this is sooooo heartfelt. The actor in Phoebe shines through. An amazing and beautiful performance.
"Your bare feet sliding on the old wooden floorboards
Home just as you left it, but still you're shaken"
Only things that went through my head when I went back home the first time after going to college were those two lines. I looooove Phoebe's version of this song! Thanks so much for sharing it!!
This is /still/ my favorite rendition of the song. No questions asked, no paragraphs in the comments section can change my opinion ;)
WendlaBergmann 2 weeks ago
i really love this performance up until 2:08ish
kaiyaxrawr 2 months ago
is this lola from bully or just a girl of the same name?
CautionLlama 7 months ago
@CautionLlama Yup, Phoebe definitely voiced Lola, same girl.
WendlaBergmann 2 weeks ago
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CautionLlama 7 months ago
I honestly don't get the hate. It's a gorgeous song. She sings it beautifully. Just because she's not belting it out like crazy doesn't mean it isn't good. She's got a very pretty voice and her acting is subtle
flyingtripping 9 months ago 6
i'd better see her,
than LOLA....
hahaha lol
crashandride 10 months ago
Her emotion is so honest and pure. It's obvious she is feeling the song. The acting is brilliant.
Her voice, though... it just... wasn't the right song at all.
iluvrandom314 1 year ago
yeah i love phoebe but this wasn't good. . . .
emocass 1 year ago
This is awful. She's flat, she cracks, and her acting can be compared to that of a high school student in their first show.
lurger25 1 year ago
Cassie Levy is soooo much better. She can actually have some sound when she belts. Phoebe just has nothing powerful or special. And was extremely flat.
hardyboy963 1 year ago
@hardyboy963 I didn't really believe the song when Cassie did it, though. Her voice was amazing, but it just felt off. I just moved back home from college, and when I listen to Phoebe's version or Krysta's, I can relate to the emotions they display. And as far as musical theater/cabaret music goes, I think the portrayal of the song's meaning is the more important thing. I mean, if you like Cassie's better or get something I don't from it, that's cool. But that's why I like this version.
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csaraga1 1 year ago
@hardyboy963 I TOTALLY agree with you. I don't really get what the fuss about Phoebe is. Sure she's really pretty, and has cute dimples, but her voice just has no depth to it. She doesn't know how to support her breathe, and her sound comes out airy and flat a lot of the times. Not that I'm an expert, but I am in musical theater and have taken voice lessons for my entire life. It confuses me as to how she's gotten so far. She should just stick to being an actress.
csaraga1 1 year ago
@hardyboy963 in most cases I prefer someone who can portray and emotion strongly even if the vocal isn't that great. I love Cassie bc she is an excellent vocalist but I didn't really feel much from her rendition. Phoebe puts a lot of emotion in her performances. Like i said I like Cassie's voice and i'm not doubting her incredible talent, i just feel more connection to the song in this performance. i agree she wasn't spot on the entire time lol but her acting was very good imo.
GreenwithEnvyx 1 year ago
so sad this song(any verson of it) isnt on itunes
awurz13 1 year ago
@awurz13 yes it is! or it is now.. not sure when you posted this comment lol but it's on their album "Our First Mistake" - Natalie Weiss sings it and it's absolutely gorgeous.
kaiyaxrawr 2 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's not legal to be that gorgeous and that talented.
tickledxneonxpink 1 year ago 2
She throws her arm up when she sings those high notes. I do that too...of course it could be an acting decision.
TerribleGreenBlizzrd 1 year ago
Was she in spring awakening? she looks so familiar!
armassmann 1 year ago
@armassmann yes,she played anna and understudied ilse
eightyeightsugarrush 1 year ago
@eightyeightsugarrush She understudied Wendla too, actually.
TheGloryOfSpring 1 year ago
@TheGloryOfSpring i know that now:)
eightyeightsugarrush 1 year ago
@armassmann 30 Rock, she played a pregnant teen in an episode in season 3.
Exodus0429 1 year ago
You are amazing!!!!! a true gift to watch
Dawnik1 1 year ago
she kinda looks like rachel mcadams...
julianamliu 1 year ago 6
@julianamliu word
HuntinNaggers420 1 year ago
there is no other performance i have seen of this song that is quite as passionate. none of the other versions do it justice, i think.
sisternobar 1 year ago 4
She's trying to add too many riffs... This is not a riffable song (well, it is, but, but not as much as she's doing it)
Her belt hurts my throat... It's so from her throat.
BlueJeanBaby012 1 year ago
lol some people might want to kick me for saying this, but she would be an amazing Ariel in the Little Mermaid!!!!! lol
junebug62795 2 years ago 7
@junebug62795 true
cmkkmc44 2 years ago
I love this song and the performance.
nolongeryou 2 years ago 3
i've watched this video i think 30 times in the past 2 days. phoebe is incredible.
xojoannaax3 2 years ago 26
I watch this video over and over and over again. I love it and Phoebe. But I love Kait and Brian even more, they are truly amazing.
LindsayLoo08 2 years ago 5
amazing. wish it was on itunes.
awurz13 2 years ago 9
Absolutely beautiful. I love this song. I'm a freshman in college and I feel this way right now. Thank you Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk for writing such a true and beautiful song.
hprocks2009 2 years ago 7
everyone should sing like her. I like her much better than the stereotypical musical theater singer.
gorramdoll 2 years ago 11
She's amazing and this song is amazing :D
ktmcmc 2 years ago 12
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ilgjbfs 2 years ago
awh..not the strongest solo performer...but i adore her.
dancerr625 2 years ago 3
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she is boring to watch.
katieeecarterrr 2 years ago
fierce.
gsx185 2 years ago 24
This is AWESOME!
junebug62795 2 years ago 2
Love Phoebe in this song. I have a total girl-crush on her, so I might be biased
xxFelineOfAvenueBxx 2 years ago 7
Laura Osnes does a better singing job...but I really like Phoebes acting!
katerbuggz 2 years ago
laura's jaw moving bothers me though. it seems... forced?
lexa926 2 years ago
@lexa926
It's artificial vibrato, is why she does it haha.
BlueJeanBaby012 1 year ago
I saw Phoebe in Spring Awakening and thought she was great. Met her afterwards, and she was a darling. However, watching her solo performances here...I'm unimpressed. In this song especially, her belt seems painfully harmful, and her softer bits, under-supported. This is going to sound harsh, but if I didn't know she was famous, I'd think she was an amateur...and still be unimpressed.
Just an opinion, don't assault me!
lstevenson18 2 years ago
i was actually blown away cause i didnt think she had it in her, shes very good
Allshookup1 2 years ago 5
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I'm gonna assume she was ill, because she is just SHOUTING at times. too bad, i know she has a beautiful voice.
ewhsparis 2 years ago
I don't think she was ill. However, I do think she was VERY nervous.
kylejb 2 years ago 3
I love her voice in this
tc12901 2 years ago 2
i love phoebe strole... end of story.
sisternobar 2 years ago 3
One of the things I love about Phoebe is her acting and passion when she sings. Sure this wasn't the best she's ever sang, but her emotion pulls you in so deep that you hardly notice it.
hprocks2009 2 years ago 10
Ive actually been listening to it a lot lately and I was a bit harsh, but I still think she is screaming in parts. The soft part is very nice though and I like the emotion in her voice, but the belting is just not good or healthy sounding. But that's just my opinion and everyone is certainly entitled to their own.
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lstevenson18 2 years ago
i love this song, but i'm not impressed with this performance at all. she was just screaming and there was no acting at all. she could have put those higher belted notes in her mix and it would have sounded so much better. i give her five years before her voice is totally gone if she keeps singing like that.
AntsysInMyPantsys 2 years ago 2
i beg to differ completely phoebe has been doing this a while. also from what i can tell from the recording she has impeccable power although it's not classical technique, she sounds beautiful.
sweetharmonee 2 years ago
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great singer, bitchy person
franxta 3 years ago
just wondering.. why do you think that? Do you know her or something or have you heard something. im always interested to hear these things
lilmisblonde258 2 years ago
I met her at the stagedoor for Spring Awakening awhile back, and she was incredibly sweet.
LilyShoshana 2 years ago 3
Yeah so can't stand her belting...it's just not phoebe! But the soft parts are stunning.
sondheimfan088 3 years ago
Phoebe Strole = amazing
glenbenmusicalfreak 3 years ago
Ok, LOOOOVE her voice, but she doesn't show the confusion and ...sadness in her face, and I dont know if I have really ever seen her do that....
but beautiful voice.
sondheimfan088 3 years ago
take it back, I saw it more as the song went on, but I still missed it in the beginning, ...sorry bout that
sondheimfan088 3 years ago
Phoebe is pretty, has a pretty voice, and is singing a pretty song.
Prettiness.
renethel 3 years ago 3
I have been waiting for this video ever since I heard Phoebe sang this song and it did not disappoint. I can relate so so much to this song, and Phoebe sang it beautifully, as I knew she would. I have chills!
Erinsk8 3 years ago
This is so pretty!!
sabriebrie 3 years ago
Yeah. PeaceKaitlin, I was referring to the fact that I was watched this piece develop and be workshopped through the freshman experiment. I know it's from Tales from the Bad years, but it was written as a result of an experiment.
NikkiRoberti 3 years ago
Sorry about that! I thought you were referring that to the fact that it was from the Freshmen Experiment. Sorry again!
peaceekaitlin 3 years ago
Hi Nikki! good to hear from you again. You've got us - this song is from the Freshman Experiment...we've since shoved it into TALES, with just a little bit of shame and nagging doubt... anyway, good catch. :)
kerriganlowdermilk 3 years ago
Oh the freshman experiment. Beautiful.
NikkiRoberti 3 years ago
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peaceekaitlin 3 years ago
This was inspired by the freshman experiment. on the kerrigan - lowdermilk site, lyrics are listed under freshmen experiment.
mae929 3 years ago
A classical brilliant voice and award winning smile :)
MildManNerd 3 years ago 4
Laura's version still holds my heart, but this one is great too. I just love this song, and Phoebe really acts it out well; she can bring anyone to tears. And while I prefer Laura's "How to Return Home", no one trumps Phoebe's "Not a Love Story". No one.
RuinedbyReality 3 years ago
I LOVE PHOEBSUS!
nyactor926 3 years ago 2
Phoebe is amazing. End of story. I love this rendition.
WendlaBergmann 3 years ago 2
obsessed.
and the lyrics are so so perfect.
mmspenc2 3 years ago
work
makingitmt 3 years ago
So, so, so beautiful. And intense.
aseals07 3 years ago
God, that girl can book-end her songs brilliantly. So pretty
NEHOMAS 3 years ago
There are such great renditions of this song out there, but this is sooooo heartfelt. The actor in Phoebe shines through. An amazing and beautiful performance.
mae929 3 years ago
Thanks so much for posting! I've been waiting to hear Phoebe sing this since I first heard it a while ago.
rideontherush 3 years ago
Everything about Phoebe is stunning.
x3kelly 3 years ago 3
Beautiful voice!
peaceekaitlin 3 years ago 2
"Your bare feet sliding on the old wooden floorboards
Home just as you left it, but still you're shaken"
Only things that went through my head when I went back home the first time after going to college were those two lines. I looooove Phoebe's version of this song! Thanks so much for sharing it!!
dontdosadness 3 years ago
Reaffirms my love for miss strole.
dear kait and brian,
I am upset with you that you kept this from us for four months.
sincerely, stageready
stageready 3 years ago
Makes me wonder what other Phoebe greatness have they been depriving us of?
ca19526 3 years ago
I agree. This rocks. Stop the hoarding!!
kieraap 3 years ago
holy COW.
wow. i don't have the words.
<3
sbort 3 years ago 3
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS! I love love love love it.
Love889 3 years ago
way to make me cry.
this is beautiful
CrazyDreemz 3 years ago 3