2014 Drama Desk Awards : Steven Pasquale - It All Fades Away

Steven Pasquale sings "It All Fades Away" from the Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County at the 2014 Drama Desk Awards presented by Kelli O'Hara and accompanied by Jason Robert Brown.
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[@trex1563]

This is the best leading man in musical theatre anywhere in the world. This is also one of the best pieces of music theatre composed in 20 years

[@margaretbrown8786]

More should be seen of this singer he’s just fantastic ❤

[@robbcd]

Hello from 2024.

[@normahill3739]

This NEVER gets old!😊

[@robertmolinari3056]

It is just amazing to see Steven sing a song from Bridges it just shows that this show was too good to close.

[@CVActor1]

MY GOD what a voice!

[@annabellekline837]

What a gift to see this performed again post closing! Wow!

[@emmamargaretbradley]

HOW DOES THIS ONLY HAVE 64 K VIEWS ??? THIS MAN IS A GIFT FROM GOD MY DUDES -- UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH daddy steven, youre a blessing !

[@ariellovesbroadway]

Goosebumps man

[@normahill3739]

I absolutely love this entire score!😊

[@metallica3000]

So cool.

[@wandaakin4468]

I love this song and Steven Pasquale singing it, but nothing beats his performance of it at the recording studio. There is something about the tempo/pacing of the guitar accompaniment at the DDAs that threw it off and it didn't convey the majesty of the piece as much as the other rendition. Oh well, it was still fantastic.

[@elisabethnerolk2283]

i totally agree with you that this does not beat his studio performance!! :)

[@blakecollins7442]

elisabeth nerolk its the passion

[@mbgriffith68]

+Wanda Akin Well, this camera work is awful. It doesn't stop for a moment, and when he starts his "aaah" section, it's slowly panning the band in darkness. There's not a moment for us to connect with his performance, which the filming in the studio did. I blame it on whoever filmed this. Just awful, and I don't like to say negative things, but seriously, let us see the performance. He's fantastic.

[@siribaimusic]

+mbgriffith68 also, the suit. I mean, he's damn fine, but I wish he could have been a little more relaxed. This character wouldn't wear a tux...

[@mariamelis1938]

Wanda Akin r

[@wsddrama8735]

heartbreaking, sexy and honest performance of all times

[@Elphieuk]

I *love* how Laura handled this! Perfect!

[@stalbansgirl-jg9yn]

Elphieuk Hey, even if we endure breakups and divorces, sometimes you have to just look at an ex like that and say, "damn, he's fine!"...

[@fadela1980]

J adore. ..magnifique voix

[@classixdrummer]

Does anyone else wonder how Stephen starts this perfectly in tune? Without a lead note he has to set the key and stick to it so everything is perfectly placed when the instruments come in. To hear the notes in your mind and reproduce them without reference is amazing to me.

[@ofirstroh]

JRB plays the notes leading into it if you pay attention

[@classixdrummer]

Ofir Stroh - You are correct. Jason gives him 3 notes as he crosses the stage. Great catch, thank you. It doesn’t diminish Steven’s artistry at all in my mind, love that guys manly pipes.

[@danielwild1082]

People with perfect pitch can do that.

[@carr0760]

Here he gets the notes, but in the show itself it's beyond impressive. He's on stage doing an entire scene before he sings this. Even if he gets the notes backstage somehow before he comes on, he has to hold that in his mind through a whole scene!

[@coastercraziness]

I forget that this isn’t something all people can do 😂 I was like “that’s easy what are you talking about”

[@elainezottola6969]

Actually there is a video of a Broadway performance that is the best.

[@JackPilcherMay]

Do you know where I can find this? I remember seeing it on here a while ago...

[@Musiclife-nw8qp]

WHERE IS THAT :(

[@bamboozleberry2786]

@@Musiclife-nw8qp If you find it please let me know!

[@normahill3739]

JASON ROBERT BROWN!

[@georgeglass1600]

Kelli was robbed

[@FindTheTRUTH337]

What is everyone laughing at in the ending?

[@selja26]

It's his ex-wife pretending she regrets being ex because he's so good

[@franklesser5655]

He has a sorta-kinda appeal.

[@michimadiforever1458]

It was ok until he forgot the lyrics and started going to AAA AAA for several lines.

[@stephmertes349]

I'm pretty sure that's intentional. At least that's the way it is on the soundtrack.

[@denisetartaglia6731]

It was song that way in performance and on the cast CD.

[@djmotise]

awful song. utterly repetitive lyrics.

[@johnrodneyturner6750]

Don't be hating. This song is beautiful.

[@peerah]

The only thing repeated is the title. That's not a lot.

[@RichArnold504]

what brilliant feedback. the repetition of "it all fades away" is exactly the point - the relentlessness of that painful awareness - and what makes the song so beautiful.

[@peerah]

I think the melodic repetitiveness was intentional and definitely adds a dramatic element to the song. A man sings about a lost love, with same melody but the lyrics demonstrates more longing in the second verse, followed by an instrumental section, which is not pointless since there are more emotions demonstrated on stage. Then there is this wailing of agony, and he finally comes to terms with the loss, realizing he will not see her again but in his memories. A perfect dramatic moment where we would see Robert for the last time.

[@JackGiblenSinger]

It’s repeated with different intention each time.