Andy Mientus (Smash, The Flash, Spring Awakening) | "Anyway" | Kerrigan-Lowdermilk

[@MegaFit3]

He is able to emote so beautifully

[@laurencrisp9904]

I adore this song as a female powerhouse number, but this quiet more subdued version really hit home. It also made me happy because I can actually sing this version.

[@andiehuman]

3:33 that loud harsh violin that comes in is so powerful and its honestly my favorite part

[@Lil_Snugglebug]

I've listened to a few different covers of this song, and Andy's definitely is my favorite (likely partly because its the first version I head), but also because... I feel this version perfectly captures that lost feeling you have after someone dies, that almost numb feeling as you try and figure out how to live and adjust with this person being gone. I feel it perfectly captures that fake-happiness, where you feel such a deep sadness that you try and force yourself to be happy and it almost works but no matter what you just have that deep sense of sadness under under all the smiles. Idk if that makes sense, but thats kinda just how this made me feel.

[@gracemosier8163]

Hi idk of you have or not but PLEASE also watch Rachel Zegler’s version of this song! I felt the same w her version and I think you’d like it! :D This guy did AMAZING too tho ❤️🙌🏼

[@Lil_Snugglebug]

@@gracemosier8163 Which one? She's got many different versions, from what I can tell lol.

[@gracemosier8163]

@@Lil_Snugglebug HA. Yes, yes she does xD Honestly you can't go wrong bc she's great lol but my favorite version is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGq9fn-ggdZ0nac And I believe she has said that her personal favorite version is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5islKiKfcSHgdE :) So yeah! There ya go! Glad you were curious enough to ask! Lemme know what you think :D

[@Lil_Snugglebug]

@@gracemosier8163 I've listened to both of them, and they are both beautiful. She's damn talented, especially with how both versions feel their own, and are not just a copy of the other.

[@e-linamarie]

i love how the stark reality of this song is mixed in with dreamlike nostalgia, wonder, and metaphors. it's so damn beautiful.

[@LMiddie]

Yet again, I wish I lived in NYC so I could go to 54 Below.

[@wickedly4]

+Char M. same yo.

[@LMiddie]

+wickedly4 It's so sad that there isn't a place like this out by me; I'm right by a major city, too.

[@wickedly4]

omg same! which city if you don't mind me asking?

[@Kerriganlowdermilkmusic]

+Char M. what city? we do concerts out of town sometimes.

[@LMiddie]

wickedly4​ *****​ I'm near Chicago!

[@eloisaxx4534]

It's getting ridiculous how many times ive watched this

[@coziclair]

i always find myself coming back to this

[@srudz]

As much as I love female ballads (cause then I can sing them!) I LOVED hearing this song in a male vocal tone. So fantastic.

[@TwillyTwills]

Brought me to tears. This is one of my absolute favorite songs, and Andy brought something very special to it

[@grantevans3278]

Would love to hear Andy sing in person. He's got such a beautiful, calming voice. Sadly I live in Vancouver BC so I doubt that'll ever happen. If he comes back to film The Flash at any point I'll hopefully get to say hello.

[@emmaknowler1945]

I love every single tiny choice Andy makes in this. I've come back to this song and this performance over the past few months. 2020, man. "I feel like I'm underwater. Like the whole world is underwater." ow.

[@kyliesparks1435]

I've started collecting versions of this song, and while my favorite one is Kait Kerrigan's performance, each one has something distinctly special about it. In Kerrigan's version it's the fragility of the whole thing, like she's on the burst of tears at any moment. In Lauren Samuels' version it's the slightly manic power behind it, especially the part about not writing her eulogy. In this version the part about some days going so fast and some so slow just kills me in the best possible way. What a good song that it can be performed with such emotional range and every time hit something deep inside me.

[@bruadarach9758]

But have you heard Rachel Tucker's version??? I'm utterly obsessed with it. In my opinion it's the rawest and most gut-wrenching, undercut by this howling nihilistic horror. Especially at the crescendo to "GODS". I first watched it at like 4am on a sleeper train from Edinburgh to London and was literally weeping by the end. Ridiculously powerful!

[@marianacaplan711]

Oh my favorite is Emma Hunton's. When she's talking about the 15 year olds, she just looks like she's about to break, and she just portrays vulnerability so perfectly.

[@addison4785]

BAHAHA TOOK ME A SECOND TO REALIZE WHERE I REMEMBERED YOUR NAME FROM BUT YOU MADE THE BARE PLAYLIST😭

[@kyliesparks1435]

@@addison4785 LMAO Well this just made my day entirely omg. Glad to know the playlist is still being listened to!

[@addison4785]

@@kyliesparks1435 so annoying they made 2 separate albums ur playlist is a lifesaver for ppl who r too lazy to make their own😍also ur def a person of culture when u like bare and kerrigan-lowdermilk😫

[@jackycpw15]

I keep coming back for this... talk about acting in the moment... so good... too good

[@ne333]

I love this song and relate to it a lot. His interpretation is -as always- amazing and adds so much to the lyrics and the music. He really was born to sing your songs.

[@cesarionoexisto2848]

this is probably my favourite song of all time. just so good. ive adored it for 4 years now

[@Kiwimango95]

I've listened to pretty much every performance of this song on youtube and this one is my favorite! Andy just shows such raw emotion that isn't overly exaggerated. It's the little expressions that make this so great!

[@bellbabyyoon710]

I didn't realize how much Andy's voice has improved! Really enjoyed this take on this gorgeous song

[@johngee1628]

I do love this. Mr. Mientus kills it. Truthfully, I love all of his interpretations of Kerrigan-Lowdermilk works.

[@sushimar0]

I love this human.

[@everylifeamovingpicture]

This is one of my favorite performances of all time. I come back year after year

[@Kerriganlowdermilkmusic]

I agree. He's the best.

[@gracenyberg3073]

I was THERE girl I was THERE

[@cesarionoexisto2848]

I'm so jealous lmao

[@SCGBroadway]

Not sure how many times I have watched this video!!! This is a wonderful song!!! Andy is amazing singing it!!! I love how he is real, open, honest and vulnerable all in this one beautiful performance!!! I am sure I will watch it many more times!!!

[@MarkSchenfisch]

This is somehow my first time listening to this song. Goodness it's poignant. And gorgeous.

[@alexiswaters140]

Lyrics I didn’t expect to see you here - I mean outside, smoking. I’m more of a nicorette girl these days. I’m joking. I mean - I did quit. But who feels like joking now? I’ll see you your scowl And raise you a furrowed brow. Anyway. Anyway. Do you remember how we used to read Rilke, Joyce? And we barely understood it, But it gave us a voice Or a language… I don’t read poetry anymore. But if I did, I’d be reading it tonight for sure. Oh. Oh. I keep thinking about how the timing seems false. How some days seem faster than my fucking pulse. And others go so slow. Like this morning Feels like a month ago. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Anyway. Anyway. There’s this building you pass On the subway to Queens. It’s on the L or the R or the one that’s green. It’s covered in tags, Bright hieroglyphics. These fifteen-year-olds - They’re so fucking prolific. I’m commuting, I’m eating my goddamn apple And they’re secretly painting their Sistine Chapel. But whatever, It’s like they know their odds. If you're gonna die young, You'd better live like gods. Gods. Gods. And me? I’m not doing anything. I’m not helping or cleaning. I’m not even crying. I’m not doing anything. She’d be so goddamn helpful. Well, fuck her for dying ’cause I, I’m not writing her elegy. Not me. I’m not writing that down. They would scrawl her name on a city wall But I’m a fucking clown. I’m making jokes So I don’t drown. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Like the whole world is underwater. Like I’m screaming out underwater. I feel like I’m underwater these days. Anyways. Anyway. I didn’t expect to see you here. I mean - thanks for coming. I thought you’d oppose the use of religious rites as numbing. I mean - it is dumb. But what if she can hear them pray? I mean what the fuck do we know? Who are we to say? If there was anyway. Anyway.

[@mallaidhdevlin4512]

This has appeared in my recommended a few times, I've clicked on it every time and honestly I'll probably keep doing that :) I just love this version

[@isabellanebs22]

scruffy baby boy. his voice is like a very strong, yet soft and beautiful beam of sunshine. protect him at all costs my friends.

[@conanlover4ever]

This is incredible...beyond words, really.

[@brielleta2451]

"Do you remember how we used to read, Rilke, Joyce?" suddenly became accidentally funny for me since Andy played Hanschen in Spring Awakening (specifically, blond Andy). In the Czech version of (the original) Spring Awakening, "Hanschen Rilow" got changed into "Jenda Rilke". Yeah. Not kidding.

[@Katelovescbj]

HOW DOES THIS ONLY HAVE 5000 VIEWS

[@joliemo]

I've never clicked a video so fast

[@tes-quick]

‘Im making jokes so i dont drown’ hurts so bad

[@jblo92]

Thank you for this song and video. Damn. Fantastic song and Andy killed it. My mom passed away 2 years ago, and the lyrics really do an uncanny job of marking how I felt. I'll start working on this next week. I can't wait. (also generally thanks for putting up so many videos of these great performances of your music. a tremendous resource for us young singers in training)

[@ellas4527]

So amazing.

[@seancove86]

I love this song and how you don't realize how emotional it is until the end!

[@qwertypieee]

he's so talented i'm actually crying and i don't cry easily

[@limecable1278]

This song is beautiful, I think it's one of your best. Andy is also freaking awesome performing this.

[@donttalktome6878]

I always love common to these types of comment sections because it's just people staning him or just theatre kids fighting 😂

[@wyliegavinlyall6987]

Just. Speechless.

[@ivyginny]

Oh fucking hell, I'd forgotten what this was and now I'm crying

[@gallexia6094]

wow. his voice is amazing. ❤

[@strangeity]

I’m in love with him. Michael’s a lucky man

[@smthnbatey]

They're both lucky ^-^

[@fifi6212]

sign the petition for him to play evan hansen

[@wickedly4]

Fantastic job gah.

[@gillianb2352]

freaking incredible

[@fairytalebeliever8394]

The way h pronounces eulogy is adorable aw I love him he's so talented

[@inhaleboi3968]

The lyrics actually say elegy, like poetry for the dead, not eulogy

[@cesarionoexisto2848]

he acts this so differently from others ive seen

[@ThatGirlAtTheConcert]

Personally I find it a lot more effective, just seems more natural

[@petalynch2312]

this always makes me cry

[@ZachHopeful]

Sooooooooooooooooo much love

[@nothinglikemusic3463]

This song is so fucking phenomenal, and this rendition is so gorgeous!!!🥺💗

[@cesarionoexisto2848]

i'm not even being dramatic when i say i would kill to look like andy

[@sophiaswan385]

im in love w him

[@ashtonfox1514]

does it freak anyone else out that andy can look like both draco malfoy and harry potter

[@orianadiamandis8744]

So truee

[@awesomepawsomesocks]

of course the ad that plays after this is for therapy lol

[@cesarionoexisto2848]

i love k-l's music any i love andy's voice

[@discoyeti162]

for people who like to read along (like me): I didn’t expect to see you here - I mean outside, smoking. I’m more of a nicorette girl these days. I’m joking. I mean - I did quit. But who feels like joking now? I’ll see you your scowl And raise you a furrowed brow. Anyway. Anyway. Do you remember how we used to read Rilke, Joyce? And we barely understood it, But it gave us a voice Or a language… I don’t read poetry anymore. But if I did, I’d be reading it tonight for sure. Oh. Oh. I keep thinking about how the timing seems false. How some days seem faster than my fucking pulse. And others go so slow. Like this morning Feels like a month ago. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Anyway. Anyway. There’s this building you pass On the subway to Queens. It’s on the L or the R or the one that’s green. It’s covered in tags, Bright hieroglyphics. These fifteen-year-olds - They’re so fucking prolific. I’m commuting, I’m eating my goddamn apple And they’re secretly painting their Sistine Chapel. But whatever, It’s like they know their odds. If you're gonna die young, You'd better live like gods. Gods. Gods. And me? I’m not doing anything. I’m not helping or cleaning. I’m not even crying. I’m not doing anything. She’d be so goddamn helpful. Well, fuck her for dying ’cause I, I’m not writing her elegy. Not me. I’m not writing that down. They would scrawl her name on a city wall But I’m a fucking clown. I’m making jokes So I don’t drown. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Like the whole world is underwater. Like I’m screaming out underwater. I feel like I’m underwater these days. Anyways. Anyway. I didn’t expect to see you here. I mean - thanks for coming. I thought you’d oppose the use of religious rites as numbing. I mean - it is dumb. But what if she can hear them pray? I mean what the fuck do we know? Who are we to say? If there was anyway. Anyway.

[@finnstefes6886]

This is amazing! Can anyone tell me, in what order the songs from tales of the bad years are supposed to be? I really want to listen to the whole thing, but I'm too stupid (apparently) to find the right order on the internet.

[@sambsstt]

Can someone tell me what this song is about and where it fits into the musical. Struggling a bit haha

[@michelleemanuelanyc]

+Sam Bissett saaaaame more info please!!!!

[@lukecrawford7771]

+MichelletheMaverick "This is the first song a character named Tessa sings in a show called "The Bad Years". It's about a friend who's died. She struggles with a loss that is still raw over the course of a long night at a different friend's birthday party and ultimately sings "Holding On" at the end of the show. " +Kerrigan-Lowdermilk

[@michelleemanuelanyc]

+Luke Crawford thank you!

[@lukecrawford7771]

+MichelletheMaverick it's my pleasure! Have a fantastic day

[@maxm.grinnell139]

Ummmmm can he play Evan Hansen? K thanks bye.

[@shramanghosh8010]

Or can Ben Platt do this song?

[@orlaghniamh]

Literally when he sang the first line he sounded like ben platt like wtf

[@kekeo.8481]

Yes please

[@tenhoursbetter]

Especially the “it feels like I’m under water” sounds like Evan

[@cpcalanoc]

Which of the available music sheets of "Anyway" for purchase is in the same key as the one used in this video of Andy Mientus? Is it the tenor version or the baritone version?

[@shramanghosh8010]

Unfortunately, neither. It's either in Ab (Tenor) or F# (Baritone)

[@mollyhayward9617]

this is the only version of this song.

[@charlieyeomans3677]

What key is this?

[@kimberlyluu245]

why is the music giving me deh vibes

[@kerrielise4755]

Can he please be the next Evan Hansen?!?

[@werebunniee]

sing me to sleep beautifl man

[@dontrefertome3161]

What's the highest note in this song?

[@Autumn-ud5yq]

G

[@awkwardlukeicorn16]

What key is this in?

[@jaylinjaylinjaylin]

Luke Smith G

[@mrbungeealwaysrhymes9023]

Not me crying

[@gabipetrin6694]

I didn’t expect to see you here - I mean outside, smoking. I’m more of a nicorette girl these days. I’m joking. I mean - I did quit. But who feels like joking now? I’ll see you your scowl And raise you a furrowed brow. Anyway. Anyway. Do you remember how we used to read Rilke, Joyce? And we barely understood it, But it gave us a voice Or a language… I don’t read poetry anymore. But if I did, I’d be reading it tonight for sure. Oh. Oh. I keep thinking about how the timing seems false. How some days seem faster than my fucking pulse. And others go so slow. Like this morning Feels like a month ago. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Anyway. Anyway. There’s this building you pass On the subway to Queens. It’s on the L or the R or the one that’s green. It’s covered in tags, Bright hieroglyphics. These fifteen-year-olds - They’re so fucking prolific. I’m commuting, I’m eating my goddamn apple And they’re secretly painting their Sistine Chapel. But whatever, It’s like they know their odds. If you're gonna die young, You'd better live like gods. Gods. Gods. And me? I’m not doing anything. I’m not helping or cleaning. I’m not even crying. I’m not doing anything. She’d be so goddamn helpful. Well, fuck her for dying ’cause I, I’m not writing her elegy. Not me. I’m not writing that down. They would scrawl her name on a city wall But I’m a fucking clown. I’m making jokes So I don’t drown. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Like the whole world is underwater. Like I’m screaming out underwater. I feel like I’m underwater these days. Anyways. Anyway. I didn’t expect to see you here. I mean - thanks for coming. I thought you’d oppose the use of religious rites as numbing. I mean - it is dumb. But what if she can hear them pray? I mean what the fuck do we know? Who are we to say? If there was anyway. Anyway.

[@Rey-qi3pc]

Anyway from Tales from the Bad Years I didn’t expect to see you here - I mean outside, smoking. I’m more of a nicorette girl these days. I’m joking. I mean - I did quit. But who feels like joking now? I’ll see you your scowl And raise you a furrowed brow. Anyway. Anyway. Do you remember how we used to read Rilke, Joyce? And we barely understood it, But it gave us a voice Or a language… I don’t read poetry anymore. But if I did, I’d be reading it tonight for sure. Oh. Oh. I keep thinking about how the timing seems false. How some days seem faster than my fucking pulse. And others go so slow. Like this morning Feels like a month ago. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Anyway. Anyway. There’s this building you pass On the subway to Queens. It’s on the L or the R or the one that’s green. It’s covered in tags, Bright hieroglyphics. These fifteen-year-olds - They’re so fucking prolific. I’m commuting, I’m eating my goddamn apple And they’re secretly painting their Sistine Chapel. But whatever, It’s like they know their odds. If you're gonna die young, You'd better live like gods. Gods. Gods. And me? I’m not doing anything. I’m not helping or cleaning. I’m not even crying. I’m not doing anything. She’d be so goddamn helpful. Well, fuck her for dying ’cause I, I’m not writing her elegy. Not me. I’m not writing that down. They would scrawl her name on a city wall But I’m a fucking clown. I’m making jokes So I don’t drown. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Like the whole world is underwater. Like I’m screaming out underwater. I feel like I’m underwater these days. Anyways. Anyway. I didn’t expect to see you here. I mean - thanks for coming. I thought you’d oppose the use of religious rites as numbing. I mean - it is dumb. But what if she can hear them pray? I mean what the fuck do we know? Who are we to say? If there was anyway. Anyway.

[@Kerriganlowdermilkmusic]

thanks for posting these! this is a new song that's in a similar vein if you're interested... kzbin.info/www/bejne/roTKYZaqiN2fptk

[@Rey-qi3pc]

Kerrigan-Lowdermilk oh man, i just checked it out, it's absolutely beautiful !!

[@dcrazypersiancat]

My crush is now married to Michael Arden. SAD.

[@Kerriganlowdermilkmusic]

But like also it is the most amazing, no? Makes our hearts 💗💗.

[@sayansana6668]

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[@나는한국인이아니-l6g]

For what is this guy popular for?

[@SirKanti94]

I kinda don't like this version. Not sure if I'm too much impressed by Lauren Samuels or he just didn't prepare this song enough ... no offense

[@jackycpw15]

TMW you say something offensive and say no offense

[@lacrosseman02]

Song's supposed to be "downbeat"... or whatever the opposite of "upbeat" is. Don't like.

[@lilmacgaming7221]

Is it just me, or is he off key? I love it anyway (no pun intended) but it just sounds awkward at points :/ I'm such a fan of his though :3 I love it

[@gallexia6094]

wow. his voice is amazing. ❤

[@hannahtaylor7867]

I didn’t expect to see you here - I mean outside, smoking. I’m more of a nicorette girl these days. I’m joking. I mean - I did quit. But who feels like joking now? I’ll see you your scowl And raise you a furrowed brow. Anyway. Anyway. Do you remember how we used to read Rilke, Joyce? And we barely understood it, But it gave us a voice Or a language… I don’t read poetry anymore. But if I did, I’d be reading it tonight for sure. Oh. Oh. I keep thinking about how the timing seems false. How some days seem faster than my fucking pulse. And others go so slow. Like this morning Feels like a month ago. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Anyway. Anyway. There’s this building you pass On the subway to Queens. It’s on the L or the R or the one that’s green. It’s covered in tags, Bright hieroglyphics. These fifteen-year-olds - They’re so fucking prolific. I’m commuting, I’m eating my goddamn apple And they’re secretly painting their Sistine Chapel. But whatever, It’s like they know their odds. If you're gonna die young, You'd better live like gods. Gods. Gods. And me? I’m not doing anything. I’m not helping or cleaning. I’m not even crying. I’m not doing anything. She’d be so goddamn helpful. Well, fuck her for dying ’cause I, I’m not writing her elegy. Not me. I’m not writing that down. They would scrawl her name on a city wall But I’m a fucking clown. I’m making jokes So I don’t drown. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. I feel like I’m underwater. Like the whole world is underwater. Like I’m screaming out underwater. I feel like I’m underwater these days. Anyways. Anyway. I didn’t expect to see you here. I mean - thanks for coming. I thought you’d oppose the use of religious rites as numbing. I mean - it is dumb. But what if she can hear them pray? I mean what the fuck do we know? Who are we to say? If there was anyway. Anyway.