actually, the motivation is guy is in jail daydreaming about his girl on the outside.....original music, you hear the other jailmates echoing "over the wall....over the wall".....so yeah, the singer here is entranced by what is on the other side of the cell wall....who is "marta". the falsetto is acting, it brings out despair, the crescendo is acting, it brings out longing....that is called dynamic in music, that is acting in music...done in an intimate setting which would make all else,silly:)
Man these comments are harsh. I wonder how much screen acting all of the negative people commenting on this post have done. His voice is awesome, and he is definitely seeing everything he is saying...and thats all the camera needs to see. No he's not doing cliche massive gestures that we are all familiar with in musical theatre- but thats a good thing. Great job mate!
euhm... someone wrote it is impossible to judge acting skills while singing..i think it is very much important how someone brings the song... tells the story... acts..
the notes someone sings doesn't touch the viewer.. it is the emotion and the hart that brings a song a life... and yes.. his notes are amazing.. but it didn't touch me... but that is just my modest opinion...
This dude has an amazing voice! He will go far. Someone made a snide comment about him not being able to act, although his vocals are close to flawless. I think that was harsh. This is a SINGING performance, is it not? I suppose if acting were a part of the makeup, it would be staged as a play. It is impossible to judge his acting skills in a singing performance. Either way, it was awesome!
This guy is a good singer, but I think the song carries more emotional weight when sung by a baritone. The lower register carries more weight and emotion, and makes the song more touching when you hear a booming voice go into falsetto / lighter tones.
JD is a hottie and very talented! Check him out live on stage in Sacramento, CA... "Forever Plaid" at the brand new Cosmopolitan Cabaret Theatre, opening September 28, 2008 for an open ended run!
He uses his ability to manulate his voice and synchronize facial expressions to "act out" the words. His performance shows the restraint needed for this wistful, melancholy song.
A classic example of a music theatre performer whose too caught up in their own sound to even consider the thought of acting. Having said that, it is a lovely voice.
actually, the motivation is guy is in jail daydreaming about his girl on the outside.....original music, you hear the other jailmates echoing "over the wall....over the wall".....so yeah, the singer here is entranced by what is on the other side of the cell wall....who is "marta". the falsetto is acting, it brings out despair, the crescendo is acting, it brings out longing....that is called dynamic in music, that is acting in music...done in an intimate setting which would make all else,silly:)
jgalt7 1 year ago
Man these comments are harsh. I wonder how much screen acting all of the negative people commenting on this post have done. His voice is awesome, and he is definitely seeing everything he is saying...and thats all the camera needs to see. No he's not doing cliche massive gestures that we are all familiar with in musical theatre- but thats a good thing. Great job mate!
leighvan 1 year ago
He has an good voice, sure. But he is just not interesting... Sorry. Act while you sing please.
Scottenor 1 year ago
He'd make an amazing Tony in West Side Story. Can you imagine him singing Maria?
AmeeReneeM 1 year ago
Cheeky little anchoring trick thrown in there
Snakebiteandblack91 1 year ago
ps... a singing performance on a theatre school... is also about bringing a song, and there for acting...
brittlenting 1 year ago
euhm... someone wrote it is impossible to judge acting skills while singing..i think it is very much important how someone brings the song... tells the story... acts..
the notes someone sings doesn't touch the viewer.. it is the emotion and the hart that brings a song a life... and yes.. his notes are amazing.. but it didn't touch me... but that is just my modest opinion...
brittlenting 1 year ago 3
This dude has an amazing voice! He will go far. Someone made a snide comment about him not being able to act, although his vocals are close to flawless. I think that was harsh. This is a SINGING performance, is it not? I suppose if acting were a part of the makeup, it would be staged as a play. It is impossible to judge his acting skills in a singing performance. Either way, it was awesome!
MageSutek 1 year ago
I saw J D in Forever Plaid at the CLO. He made a great Jinx! Great voice.
linnyloupa 2 years ago
This guy is a good singer, but I think the song carries more emotional weight when sung by a baritone. The lower register carries more weight and emotion, and makes the song more touching when you hear a booming voice go into falsetto / lighter tones.
cbiswhite 2 years ago
I agree... the key change really benefits from the sense that someone's really working at the top of their range.
brentalfloss 2 years ago
Is it just me or does he look a lot like Milo Ventimiglia from Heroes?!
wainblatrobert 2 years ago 3
@wainblatrobert HAHAH totally. it's his hairdo mostly i think. lol made me laugh
marklung 2 years ago
He was so amazing when he did Urinetown at Penn State! I love his voice.
katerbuggz 2 years ago
JD Daw is amazing! I wish he'd come to England! I deffinately get a ticket to see him! And he's so good looking it's unreal!
Katrinnie 3 years ago
He's amazing... I just think that he needs to put himself into it! Act a little more! He has the voice, he just needs the acting!
trulymaria 3 years ago 2
dang they sure know how to produce them at penn state
Sammys0sa 3 years ago
JD is a hottie and very talented! Check him out live on stage in Sacramento, CA... "Forever Plaid" at the brand new Cosmopolitan Cabaret Theatre, opening September 28, 2008 for an open ended run!
justactingup 3 years ago
A fantastic voice, but you can tell by the eyes that it's not connected to the text. It's a shame because the upper voice is first rate.
timopragod 3 years ago 3
where is psu?
totallyactr18 3 years ago
Penn State University in State College, PA
jhughespspb 3 years ago
He uses his ability to manulate his voice and synchronize facial expressions to "act out" the words. His performance shows the restraint needed for this wistful, melancholy song.
harry82745 3 years ago
I hate when we hear a fantastic voice but nothing else behind it! Think about the words mister!
baban71 3 years ago 2
i love your voice!!
sseeggooll 3 years ago
he has an amazing voice, but I wish that he would act a little bit more. He had, practically, one facial expression throughout the entire song.
Gentlefistninja 3 years ago
A classic example of a music theatre performer whose too caught up in their own sound to even consider the thought of acting. Having said that, it is a lovely voice.
redemption79 3 years ago 12
exactly..he is so amazing..but he knows that all too well...he is so boring to watch..what a shame
bwayindaburbs23 3 years ago 2
@redemption79 it's more powerful being still with energy. he's good. this song doesnt require motions or a wide range of facial expressions.
jfalconi3 1 year ago
This is a lovely song, Kudos to you. I have never heard of Kiss of The Spiderwoman is the soundtrack worth buying/ downloading of of itunes?
lovetolaugh024 4 years ago
Saw the show in London. It is superb and one of my favourites. The soundtrack is available and worth buying.
fingersphill 3 years ago
he is so incredible
flyestkidd 4 years ago
TERRIFIC!
PopSensation87 4 years ago
I'm a Bass and even though I can probably sing twice as low ad he can I'm still really jealous of his upper range
ColinTC 4 years ago
Stunning. When and where was this performance?
pete422188 4 years ago
WOW!! You can sing boy! Best of luck to you!! :)
kittykatman22 4 years ago
could his pants be any tighter??? maybe thats how he hits those notes.
Mike875 4 years ago
hey, back off his clothes. he hits those notes because he's talented
apexpark 4 years ago 5
Absolutely wonderful! I'm off to listen to JD's other YT performances...
BestArts 4 years ago
I've added this to my "Best of College Musical Theatre" playlist. Please nominate other performances...
BestArts 4 years ago
flawless.
He probably has the best control in a male voice I've ever heard. wow
payette 4 years ago
I agree and the applause should have been louder and stronger!
moseymama 4 years ago