Craig Carnelia - Flight (Ben Platt Cover)

[@XxXMyTeenageLifeXxX]

'Performing live gives me such a rush'

[@lrkee7317]

Jessica Cunningham HAHAAHAHAHAHA

[@ravengorospe8398]

HAHAHAHA. pitch perfect

[@aubreydoris1258]

Lol I just watched that again the other day

[@alidietz6531]

HEHEHEHEHEHEHEH

[@BenSolo13]

ughh that note at 2:37 improved my grades, grew my crops, and cleared my skin

[@jacobname4310]

I know I’m a bit late but I’m pretty sure that’s an A flat 5

[@jacobname4310]

skuttytip I think the F might be it picking up the piano accompaniment but yeah

[@LCS48]

Jacob Name it’s deffo not an A5🤣

[@LCS48]

It’s an A flat 4/ G#4✌🏼

[@emmymatt]

@@jacobname4310 A flat 4?

[@pinayrin1]

how are the people behind him so dead-looking i literally would have burst into tears that was so beautiful. i've probably replayed this about 20 times now and i have no intentions of stopping.

[@jolbarjl]

jenelle&alain because they realized that they got slayed !

[@mehmehmeh6130]

Jorge Lopez yeah I think they really were... They were probably like "I am about the same age as him... And how is he like that?"

[@monkeyhouse1787]

They've probably heard him kill this song too many times lol. And aren't shocked by his voice anymore lol

[@JamesPGrate]

Conversely, I must have replayed this video at least 1,000 times, and am showing no signs of tiring.

[@kaechr4313]

@@JamesPGratesame i think I commented years back and I still go back. I just love this song being sung by him

[@Altarofyahweh]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RECORD THIS IN STUDIO. NO ONE COULD POSSIBLY SING THIS BETTER , THE SONG AND YOUR FANS DESERVE IT PLEASE

[@josecaldeano6149]

I will try and remove the echo with AI and do some EQ so it sounds as much as studio as possible. If the result is good enough I will upload it

[@danielhb6300]

@@josecaldeano6149 Did it work?

[@elizabethdefigueiredo1996]

Anyone else notice Beanie in the back?? I love that they've been friends for so long!!!

[@CatchTheLoveBug]

Elizabeth de Figueiredo YES I was trying to find a comment about this and got so scared that I'm the only stalker around haha

[@SavannahSteel]

I did! I didn't know if anyone else did

[@CubeTube-qn1it]

Oh shit

[@Karl94inlove]

I noticed too but I knew the other video of that concert so I knew she's there. ^^

[@leahmattfield8960]

I've been pressing replay since 2012.

[@kaechr4313]

Leah Mattfield me too... it never gets old

[@danielalt7054]

Ya still there?

[@katezzz8067]

Ben just flew his way into a tony

[@danielalt7054]

Katezzz wow that was a short flight

[@kylees71]

okay two things: he was EIGHTEEN when he sang this and that's incredible and IS THAT BEANIE?!

[@katelynchester6690]

Y'all commenting on the people behind him- This is a professional setting. You don't hoot and holler and wave your hands while someone is performing. You quietly enjoy it and express your appreciation after the performance is over.

[@janzelle123]

his voiCE IS SO HEAVENLY IM SOBBING

[@ramilcabela8675]

My wife and I saw Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen last Sunday (Oct. 22, 2017). Words fail to describe the immensity of this guy's talent. He has shattered all previous standards of excellence in theater performance for me. His portrayal of the Evan Hansen character was so visceral and palpable, he made the audience laugh and cry throughout the entire show. His interpretation of Pasek and Paul's music was beyond perfection. Where does he get that voice from? He scaled the high notes with controlled intensity and explosiveness that still sounded beautifully melodic. His falsetto is like raspy butter. And his vibrato is divine. Like many theater insiders say, he is a unicorn in the midst of elite talents. I absolutely agree with them. Thank you, Ben Platt, for sharing your talents. Looking forward to your album!

[@free_siobhan]

Heh. Words fail. Heh.

[@danivee8572]

This is such an underrated comment! You're very lucky to have seen Ben on Broadway :)))

[@leslie6757]

I saw him on that Thursday! Was so awesome and probably my best decision ever to fly to NYC just for that musical

[@ramilcabela8675]

@@leslie6757 We're so fortunate to have witnessed such immense talent. Thanks for sharing Leslie!

[@Wavysoule]

I find it so cool that you got to see it exactly 4 years before it's released in the UK

[@joshuahsimpson]

I'm dead. Don't bother trying to resurrect me, I'm too dead. This was simply too much for me.

[@jordanh3404]

My love for Ben started after hearing this and crying

[@abbyhinkson8567]

doctor: you have 3 mins and 28 seconds to live me:

[@danielalt7054]

abby hinkson god: you can live longer now

[@coletranetjohnson1751]

If I went to school with him, I'd probably hate him cuz he's so talented (unless he was genuinely nice to me). But I didn't go to school with him. So I love his voice.

[@FergieFerguson]

This needs to be his signature song….

[@russellmernagh]

I feel so sorry for the girl that had to follow that.

[@rileymcgeary9801]

Russell Mernagh exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@kateparker8546]

He has such beautiful control of his voice! It reminds me a little of Josh Groban. Stunning performance!

[@user-tn1dy4en1w]

Ok so this comment was from 2 years ago but I had to comment on the irony that now Ben has won a tony award over Josh and years ago the two were being compared

[@justme-ew3ri]

I don't think it's that they are bored it's that they have probably heard him sing a thousand times and are like "here Ben goes" because if he was my student i'd use him as an example many times. But they didn't know how lucky they were.

[@olasum9631]

This performance is amazing and very emotional. He is very talented but hard working even more because at such a young age singing perfectly. I keep my fingers crossed for you Ben, I'm sure you'll go far !!!

[@skyelowe3826]

Maria Lin Omg he got a tony this year, this is crazy

[@hannahtempleton6870]

He has :)

[@gavinblonda1685]

Wow, you were right.

[@singwisevocals]

Oh my. Just when I thought I couldn't possibly be more impressed with Ben's singing, I listen to this. He was a high school senior!!! Phenomenal.

[@kbcutie101]

i was really waiting for him to say "performing live gives me such a rush."

[@normanjeans2798]

BACK FOR MORE THIS RULES MY LIFE

[@tjshoutout98]

Let me run through a field in the night Let me lift from the ground til my soul is in flight. Let me sway like the shade of a tree Let me swirl like a cloud in a storm on the sea. Wish me on my way Through the dawning day I, Wanna flow, wanna rise, wanna spill Wanna grow, wanna grow On the side of a hill. I don't care if the train runs late If the checks won't clear If the house blows down. I'll be off where the weeds run wild Where the seeds fall far from this Earthbound town. And I'll start to soar! Watch me rain til I pour out! I'll catch a ship and it'll sail me astray Get caught in a wind and I'll just have to obbey time Time flying away! Flight! Ah Ah Ah Let me leave behind All the clouds in my mind I Wanna wake without wondering why Finding myself for a burst for the sky! Flight! Flight! I'll just roll! Let me lose all control I Wanna float like a wish in a well Free as the sound of the sea in a shell I don't know But maybe I'm just a fool I should keep to the ground I should stay where I'm at Maybe everyone has hunger like this And the hunger will pass But I can't think like that All I know is that somewhere in a clearing (somewhere) There's a grain of sunlight on a river long and wide And I have such a river inside! Let me run through a field in the night! Let me lift from the ground til my soul is in flight! Let me sway like the shade of a tree! Let me swirl like a cloud in a storm on the sea! Wish me on my way! (wish me on my way) Through the dawning day I Wanna flow, wanna rise, wanna spill Wanna grow on the side of a hill Wanna shift like a wave going on Wanna drift from the path I've been traveling upon Before I am gone.

[@nurysacevedogaete3830]

Ben: you're just 4 days older than me, and you have more talent in a hair than I can possibly have in my entire life. You're just pure and incredible, keep successful as you've been.

[@beez-nuts]

What. WHAT! This caused tears to well up in my eyes. I love all the flourishes you added to this song. Beautiful. SO beautiful.

[@drekardashian]

IS IT JUST ME BUT..... do the people look bored like what the hell is going while im over here like YOU BETTER SAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG......ooh was that just me then lol

[@noahtimes1712]

this is my favorite video on the internet

[@carolinekelley2421]

this is literally the most beautiful thing i have ever listened to

[@hippiedachshunds1632]

Ben was born to perform. He is a unicorn.

[@RoseCadenza]

I ran into Ben's cover an accident. I had looked up this song because a couple of my friends are singing this as a duet. I was surprised to see this in my recommended when listening to a different cover cause I had no idea he did this cover. And Ben is one of my absolute favorite singers of all time.

[@life_als]

Amazing harvard student and inspiration!❤

[@rebeccapatch6868]

I am currently clutching my heart with tears streaming down my face and those kids in the background look like they're at a funeral

[@Smartpplz161]

I've watched this video more times than I can count, and I've only JUST noticed Ben's only fan! He's in the back row. He actually smiles and nods his head when Ben hits the crazy amazing notes. Screw everyone else! They dont know what they're listening to!

[@SavannahSteel]

Smartpplz161 before he had a tony and fame omg

[@Karl94inlove]

His best friend sits there too and they know each other since they're 13. So I guess she's used to this. 😁

[@katerogers1048]

I wonder if that’s Max Sheldon.

[@abbiewebster7004]

mr ben platt this is everything and i've rewatched too many times to count

[@archiefanatic101]

One thing that impresses me so much about Ben’s vocal ability is that he effortlessly transitions between full belting to soft and delicate falsetto. I mean 1:47 ❤️👌

[@joshuadinan5512]

I will rewatch this video every time it is recommended. This is one of my biggest vocal inspirations.

[@backboneboarding3466]

This is my 32nd time watching this because it's just so good. Ben Platt is the most handsome and talented man i've ever seen or heard.

[@robert-io4lk]

this KILLS me everytime omg so beautiful

[@veggified1]

whoa. "wish me on my way, through the dawning day!" beautifully done.

[@vinnycontini10]

So trained. So controlled. So perfect

[@deathcab4qt36]

I've watched this 25 times since I found it and I thought the song played a part in how much I enjoyed it, but I have no interest in watching anyone else sing it that many times. Ben pierces your soul.

[@thedancingparamedic]

this video is the new dictionary definition of beautiful, gorgeous, majestic, and magical

[@gdcruz7186]

I keep coming back to this every now and then. Ben Platt I'm so glad I found you back in 2012. You're gold.

[@martinevandermeijden]

Listening again, knowing he had his final DEH show today 😭😭 I feel so proud and so sad at the same time. I think you are amazing Ben, words can't descibe how much I adore you! Good luck with everything that crosses your path in the future and I am patiently waiting for more wonders from you. xx from The Netherlands

[@WeluvKhlo_khlo]

I’m sing this song for my choir tomorrow.this was on my recommended.MY FAVORITE ACTOR SINGING MY FAVORITE CHOIR SONG??

[@jadentodd4321]

We need him singing this on Apple Music rn

[@MellieVids]

i've literally pressed that replay button a few dozen times now and i don't even care.. this is absolute genius.

[@Zyxw397]

For years, I have watched this video when I feel low. It is so moving, raw, pure talent. I am glad that he is getting more recognized, but I hope this video never goes away!

[@amymesserschmidt2044]

Do you know, is that Beanie Feldstein in the front pew?

[@erinslechta501]

2:18, hits awesome note. 2:22, guy with brown hair in back row realizes Ben Platt is just just doin it and can't hide his excitement.

[@cealaine]

He has such an incredible voice, an incredible stage presence, there's just something about him and his voice that I just can't describe but he's so awesome and talented but I love him so much

[@loveleeYT]

WHY IS HE SO GOOD AT SINGING IM BLESSED

[@tomosobi3603]

This was so beautiful oh my goodness. I'm about to cry oh my God. WORDS FAILLL

[@margaretwright4421]

he is so freaking amazing, he is the most talented singer ive ever heard

[@thelegendrubyrodd]

needs more cow bell

[@fabulousmyriad267]

"guess what? I have a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell" Or bloody hell Ben Platt, not even half (of your talent) was told to me.

[@CoolKid-cz4bo]

Ruby Rodd CRYINGGGG

[@callieshepherd5036]

Ben Platt is God’s precious gift to this world

[@emily51805]

baby Ben Platt singing one of my favorite songs ever!

[@andialberto3450]

OHMYGOD IM LEGIT CRYING HIS VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL

[@dbedits1259]

The most beautiful piece of singing I have ever heard, and I'm not exaggerating.

[@normanjeans2798]

this video is what i have to live for. it is literally a masterpiece. not a single thing could be improved. i want this video programmed into my fucking DNA.

[@Riprock296]

On a deep dive after watching Dear Evan Hansen… I can’t believe this was 10 plus years ago so he’s like 18? Wow! Here I am thinking Pitch Perfect was his debut🙄. So glad I found this…. Took me 10 years but wow!!!! What a talent!

[@jolbarjl]

Ben platt is such an inspiration to me. As a performer and a gay man. Success.

[@SuzyQ31218]

This is absolutely magnificent. What a beautiful gift you have been given in this instrument of yours. I am in awe.

[@LucilleBluesGuitar]

I think i'm in love with this guy...:)

[@marcomucci1523]

The beginning of everything, greatness is coming

[@ggbootsZ]

EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM IS GORGEOUS! HIS VOICE, HIS LOOKS, ECT....

[@alyssabrock3297]

incredible!

[@TheArikiraGolem]

I was waiting for him to say" thank you performing gives me such a rush"

[@LumosVeil]

HE'S FETUS BEN PLATT.

[@morganohlendorf2008]

Can he just come to Florida and share his perfectness? It's not possible to be so cute, and be an amazing singer, and a great actor! You go, Ben Platt!

[@vanillapudding94]

God, he's so passionate and lovely. I wish there was talent like that when I was in school. x.x

[@cbl0ss0ms]

He's incredibly talented! I love ben!!! :)

[@boolinbella]

this is so FRICKING GORGEOUS

[@alice934]

I love this one! You sound like an angel...

[@desireejelliott]

Gorgeous voice Ben! Listening to you here in Hong Kong😊👍

[@SarahGrace4444]

I'm in awe of him. Im sitting here listening to this over and over, its kind of sad, but totally worth it.

[@pbanayan]

This is an incredibly beautiful performance. It never fails to give me chills all over. A true talent

[@katherinelei6688]

WOW THIS GUY NEEDS TO MAKE ORIGINAL MUSIC IN A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO!!! .... wait..... OH YEAH THATS HAPPENING OMF I'M SO EXCITED

[@thaliagrace4444]

how are the kids behind him not on the edges of their seats he's so incredible

[@ishikanaik1432]

hey thalia 😽

[@CassidyMackie]

Without sounding like a cliche, you really are pitch perfect.

[@NatalieCarioti257]

Crying in the middle of study hall today. Yeah thanks. Probably played this maybe a thousand times. My favorite version by far.

[@ska3485]

His voice is angelic. Ben Platt is a gift.

[@xAlixBalix]

I'm in love.

[@ashleyloverose717]

he sings like a complete angel.

[@ThomasKing123]

This gave me chills, very moving. So good Ben. Congratulations.

[@juneagmasa7010]

he's like groban!!!!!fantastic!!!!love it!, he's funny too in his movie pitch perfect..must watch it!

[@xaicho]

This is literally everything I have ever wanted in a performance of this song.

[@callieshepherd5036]

Not to be dramatic but I literally watch this video AT LEAST once a month & I do not fail to sob while watching

[@rachelc1868]

I keep coming back to this even now because it's so beautiful

[@kaeflo464]

This will always be the song that Ill come back to from him.

[@LissLynnG]

love this so incredibly much

[@0PinkiePony1]

1:24 is amazing!!!! GAAAH THE WHOLE SONG IS AMAZING! Oh my gosh I love him so much!

[@juanjosetovar4806]

2:40 = Chills.

[@sandyybeee]

Absolutely positively amazing. So talented!

[@Jools3721]

Not only is he beautiful but he has a lovely and powerful voice to go along it

[@jenweichen6668]

Can't stop listening to this. It is so touching.

[@morganohlendorf2008]

I downloaded this a month ago and it's all I've listened to. No joke, you need an album or something, good sir!

[@mikiw1234]

I know him :) he was my comedy improv teacher and im good friends with his little bro. Hes pretty frikin cool

[@ChandlerBonandler]

My heart just melted.