"The Impossible Dream" (from "Man of La Mancha") Berklee final exam piece

Me singing "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha. I'm performing this song as part of my end of semester voice proficiency exam along with one other contemporary piece and two exercises.

Just putting it out there, this is NOT my comfort zone as far as singing goes, as you can see. I still feel very awkward singing it. So if you dont like it hopefully you can leave me some CONSTRUCTIVE feedback? :)

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[dangard88]

Was this piece chosen FOR you? Because youre right, it's NOT in your zone. And this is exactly the type of song in which you need to be in that zone. What makes this song one of the greatest pieces in B'way history is that fantastic inspiring high punch at the very end. Without that, it simply falls flat. You DO have a great singing voice (I can already hear you as Adam in 7BF7B) but try to stay in the range!

[athousandstrats]

@dangard88 Yes, it was chosen for me. It was almost 2 years ago when my voice and technique were still pretty green and unhoned. I know I definitely ran out of breath on that last note.

[SuperSenpaiMKZ]

Were you a naturally good singer? i really want to take vocal lessons because i love to sing but i dont think i could ever sing that great so im just curious.

[athousandstrats]

@SuperSenpaiMKZ Did you think it was good... haha

I think it takes a good deal of natural ability but one can most certainly improve with lessons.

[McCormackman22]

burnin through ma darkest na ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ights!

[athousandstrats]

@McCormackman22 Leavin' beeehiiiind!!!!!

[Wuhhhht]

You made it too pop-y.

[quentinmacwell]

This was awesome indeed, but a few words of constructive criticism... don't fuck up the last long note. It makes audiences either love you or hate you.

[Eternidades11]

This song is so cute

[AuntJamyman]

You sound amazing, and that's coming from a singer myself. Your voice sounds naturally beautiful

[TCt83067695]

i love how the first thing he picks is his bottle to drink water how cool lol

cool rendition ;)

[ninjettifire]

I realize it's been a few years since you posted this but have you ever thought of singing opera since then? I think your voice would be good for it. However I could be wrong.

[talkingCassie]

WOW your amazing!! We sang this in my choir!! BUT the first sopranos don't have the melody the bases do:(

[jooglenoogle]

omg.. you're voice. it's amazing.