"Life Story" University of Michigan MT Susanne Layton

[SomRsetKY]

You are phenomenal, the fire and passion you put into this move me...it's my favorite from this musical...you are my favorite performer of this piece, not only because your voice is beyond belief, but because GIRL, you can act!

[harrisonlamon517]

Im obsessed. She is so strong. Id put her up there with Audra. (Personally a little easier on the ear than Audra)

[LaLoLo1111]

Nice Version of this song.

[bpizzz]

Beautiful, but...umm...did she say Ash-rAm...really??? Thats is SUCH a horrible and butchered way to pronounce Ashram. Research is good, never forget.

[bethysue88]

beautiful

[tboone1]

I am such a fan. I don't know you! You should be proud of yourself, and know you are a true artist.

[2ytd]

hears first word n i.am.her.fan.

[livfstdieprettyy]

i've seen a lot of people do this song and she did it flawlessly

[grandpianoalex89]

Andrew, I CANNOT stop listening to this. It is phenomenal. What is she doing now?

[Leppicon77]

honestly? four thumbs down? who could NOT like this?

[kelseysXusername]

I cannot stop watching this, it's absolutely flawless.

[ashleyjuddstwin]

I've watched this video so many times..you and a few other girls at UM make me want to go there for the MT program!

[ARSENICinyourpudding]

chills

[kmolits]

i absolutely love this...i watch it all the time.

[FreeFullForward]

such an amazing actress!

[TheRhae]

piano is drowning you out!

[salvisascamp]

@TheRhae Perhaps, but the musical score is absolutely wonderful. I love the vocalist, but I also enjoy the accompanist tremendously.

[EscoSchaBurk]

love this song

[pinguflap]

Made me cry. amazing.

[mjmacmtenor]

An excellent performance. I have coached a couple of singers in this song and I really liked some of the acting choices you made. This song is one of the great acting challenges of all time and it is quite impressive to see someone young pull it off so well.

[Virginia250392]

Do you have the sheet music?

Thanks...

[mjmacmtenor]

It is available in the vocal selections from "Closer than Ever" (the show that it comes from). The vocal selections include about 6-7 of the best songs. The full score of "Closer Than Ever" is also available will ALL the music, but that is more expensive (about $50).

[iwnabonbrdway]

i love the way she sings the word "complaining"!

[aya678]

i cant stop listening to this song her voice is addicting

[corhersh1050]

Incredible. Beautiful performance of a wonderfully written song.

[spriingawakeniing]

SHE. IS. GOING. TO. BE. FAMOUS.

[AsTheWorldChanged]

lovee her!

[sibilaiton]

Susanne is such an amazing talent. Obviously, she has a brilliant voice, but her performance is what really puts it over the top for me. It's so nuanced and perfect - I freakin' love it.

Andrew - We need more videos of Susanne. Please. :)

[duddles08]

does anyone know the lyrics to this song?

[loquaciousthe3RD]

lol @ 3:46...

she's so funny. i love this woman.

see her in the newest episode of the battery's down.. :D

[gmarkcarr]

Very well directed...and very well performed. There is a maturity to what Susanne is doing that leads to the believability to the story she is telling here.

[KC2XL]

I just re-discovered this song. I had heard it once a long time ago and fell in love with it--I never learned the title of the song or where it was from, so it fell off my radar until it was played for me recently. I searched YouTube for it and found your rendition. Thank you for posting this. You have a beautiful voice. (And you changed "50 thou" to "80 thou" in order to "update" the song, aye?) Cheers.

[annaeatsfriedman]

she is amazing. i was enthralled for the entire 5 minutes and 50 seconds. i've watched it like 10 times

[krazykat2006]

You have an incredible tone!!

Very passionate and mature.....lovely!!

:)

[ppl2006]

this is great! love this song!

[pete422188]

Beautiful job.

[SEANPATRICKG]

best voice at umich.

[jinsango]

perfect voice~!! perfect performance~!!

[meaerin]

Her voice is so unique. It's addictive.

[DJBinAZ]

well done! this has beena favorite song of mine for god, over 10 years now and there is a real danger in having someone without the life chops to present a real journey here-because this song is 2hours long you have to keep the audience really engaged with the honesty. Nice job young lady, you did just that and more. I would love to see you revisit this 20 years from now and see what else yo find in this song.

[harrypotterfan18]

What is this song from?

[kaitlinmay27]

Closer than Ever. It's a fantastic musical.

[awoo2006]

Beautiful--classy and elegant. Reminds me of Audra McDonald. Really well done!

[dwillmill2]

i like her even more in this than in "Toll." This bitch has some chops.

[jmcampbelluk]

stunning, goose bumbs! what's she up to now since graduation?

[angryunclemartin]

WOW WOW WOW! You are just brilliant! You absolutely gave me chills!

[angryunclemartin]

WOW! You're amazing- terrific singer AND a fabulous actor! Good for you!

[hotokra]

She's wonderful and has a real presence. Very enjoyable! Thank you.

[xxxjibbyxxx]

you have a beautiful voice! All of the videos from U of M are amazing! Well done...x

[Leppicon77]

i love susanne shes amazing and she always has super long songs...and she never breaks..i love it!!

[hollysdad]

miraculous. you know, I've watched just about all of your videos and this one in particular struck a chord in me.  To this young lady, I say brava!! wonderful emotion, the simplicity of your stillness was mesmerizing. lovely and controlled vocals, and delivered with honesty.

[apexpark]

i love this song! i heard it on npr awhile ago.

[chubz144]

I see her as Mary Poppins

[ipopmyco11ar]

this is absolutely stunning. gorgeous tone and so professional.

[jtthespis]

She's so real and honest and beautifully understated. Girl's gonna work.

[kstates22]

everything about her is so mature and sophistocated. Her voice is great to listen to and she connects to the material very well. Great Job!

[kevymagoo]

I think I'm 200 of those almost 2,000 views of this video... just so you know.

[drowsychaperone]

Hahaha, I think I'm the other 1,800! Amazing.

[justsoicancomment]

P.s. that mixing is incredible. I'm so jealous , it is so consistant. Your voice is just amazing.

[justsoicancomment]

Well obviously you are amazing.

She has a very mature voice, and presence. so where is this song from? It's really cute and the piano is gorgeous.

[justsoicancomment]

wow. gorgeous. you're great. What is this from?

[MattyFresh05]

Wow, not only is she beautiful but shes AMAZING!

[Dal03200]

AWSOME JOB!!!

[cosbinator13]

I loved the character interpretation and the entire performance! My favorite part about your voice was that it was rich and deep, (the kind that sends shivers up the listener's spine) but you also have the ability to pull out the stops in a powerhouse belt. Sorry I sound like a creeper, I just want you to know this was incredible!

[BroadwayBound91]

this is TRULY an amazing performance. her voice is spectacular, she is gorgeous, and her protrayal of this character is so honest. i LOVED it.

[dawgguh592]

she is really pretty and has an amazing voice!