LESLIE ODUM JR. | RENT - "WITHOUT YOU" | Marc Daniel Patrick Reacts

[@karenyates8608]

After listening to Leslie sing this song, I don’t know for sure, but I think in nine months I’ll be having his baby.

[@emilynicole121170]

Best comment ever😂

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

HAHAHA ❤this

[@Siriusly_Sirius]

Why this this not a pinned and highlighted comment?? 😆

[@_birdie]

you and me both, girl.

[@jenessabayliss2067]

I don't know how his wife handles it. I would be a puddle on the floor ❤️

[@mstie3252]

He is absolutely one of the best musical theatre performers of this generation. His voice is gorgeous.

[@kenienspann8203]

Yes

[@melissashaffer3957]

Amazing!

[@randyhess8519]

I totally agree!

[@kennedyhedges6812]

Leslie Odom Jr. is coming out with a new Christmas album this November... the true hero of 2020

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Bahahah love this.

[@paramitch]

This is just gorgeous -- a beautiful choice, and I agree -- his voice is pure silk. And I love the way Leslie is so willing to let the song and his voice say what needs to be said. It's so understated. I mean, I love big emotional songs too, but this really got to me precisely because it was so pure and quiet. His vocal control is fantastic, and I love the seamless way he's able to move into his head voice and it's still just a silk ribbon unfurling -- there's no big change in his timbre. He's fantastic, and he always brings this elegance and charisma to everything he performs.

[@gabe9524]

You should definitely review “One Last Time” from Hamilton!

[@vilmariealcaraz]

Please review this version of One Last Time kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4eXhqN5ppeUsNU

[@madiroser1546]

Yes ‘one last time’ and there was this version called ‘one last ride’ that you should definitely check out it has been on repeat for me

[@dwise571]

I discovered this video a few weeks back and have been mesmerized since then. This one performance is an absolute master class in technique and control, while never losing the feeling and interpretation. I was a LOJ fan before. But this is a new league.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Well said.

[@carolblum8402]

Ahh, Leslie's voice always gives me chills!

[@angelicameade4369]

Leslie's voice comforts my soul. Everything he sings brings me joy. His songs in Hamilton are my favorites, but especially "Wait For It". 😍

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

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[@KLUVATL]

Get his albums, if you haven't already! 💖

[@tirzah-marielewis3447]

Those opening notes! The tones are just so haunting and blissful at the same time!!! Sweet Mercy! Rent cast album was on repeat for me for at least 5 years. Love!

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Right? Same.

[@PenandPurpose]

Leslie is amazing!! Like you, I love how understated but BRILLIANT he is. I love what you say about “tell the story first, sing about it later.” Love that! That high note!!! My, my, my!

[@Phelie315]

It's so weird to think that there's a whole new generation of musical fans out there who haven't had at least one existential crisis connected to RENT 😅 But for real though... Leslie Odom Jr. is The Man and he can just sing anything, I'm so in awe.

[@tristanbowman7098]

I always think about the fact that there is an entire generation that knows Irina Menzel as Maureen, the wild child bohemian temptress, and that generations kids know her as Queen Elsa!!. Amazing!

[@Phelie315]

@@tristanbowman7098 and then there's the generation in between that know her as Elphaba XD (not a big Idina fan myself, though, I have to say)

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Omg yes to the first part of your comment... It was seriously our lives when I was in school.

[@Phelie315]

@@MarcDanielPatrick I did musicals in college and every year at our Christmas party at 3 o'clock at night when everyone is drunk and exhausted we all gather in a circle, sway arm in arm and sing this song. It's the best!

[@jenessabayliss2067]

@@Phelie315 truth! I knew her as Maureen first then as Elphaba and years later my daughter fell in love with Elsa. Rent is always going to be near and dear to my heart (I could sing the entire show word perfect lol) and to hear Leslie's version of without you....I felt like I died and went to heaven.

[@jenessabayliss2067]

I could literally meditate to this version on repeat it's SO amazing and smooth ❤️

[@Laura-vz6dz]

Yay, so glad you reviewed a song from Rent!! This was my favorite musical growing up. Leslie is incredible and did such a moving performance here. Thank you, Marc!

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

💕

[@gabriellerose3839]

Textured singer that draws you in. I can’t get enough of his music

[@heathabelson5567]

He deliberately changes his tone between Mimi's verses and Roger's. It's very subtle but very interesting and appreciated.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Ohhh I love this comment. And YES, spot on.

[@ursusfidelis]

Leslie's voice is so velvety smooth and rich; I couldn't possibly agree more that the man could read a takeout menu and make it riveting.

[@violet9853]

I can't get enough of Leslie's voice!!! Love you, Leslie, so, so, so, so, so much! Come to Athens, Ohio, home of Ohio University.

[@BangsChansDimples]

his performances are just so satisfying in every way. I'm never disappointed. Never.

[@gillian927]

When he holds the note “dieeeeeeeeee...” I felt that in my heart so hard!!! Xoxox

[@AT-nq1rp]

Thank you so much for Leslie ❤️ Could you please review more Hamilton? (Satisfied, One Last Time) I know you’ve done quite a bit on Hamilton already though, so beggars can’t be choosers 😊.

[@rheograham1870]

Oh gorgeous! He is an amazing talent! 🤩😍

[@kentrodrigoroble8822]

If I have his voice, I will never stop singing. Damn, what a voiceee. 🔥🔥

[@DeepHerSoul]

I watch his performance of this over and over and over 💗. Perfection

[@thebeckydodd]

It'd be great if you included a link to the original video in your description on your videos. :)

[@KLUVATL]

I would like this, also.

[@BigRedSpear]

Always support Leslie’s projects, just on principle

[@Beristainadaaaa]

AHH YES NEW VIDEO!!!! And Leslie Odom Jr? Great start to the week♥️

[@dontbeuhdummy]

This is one of my favorite songs from a musical. Soooo good

[@lynnb2562]

Literally the thought I had in my head as you pause was this guy could sing the ABCs and it would completely change everything I knew or thought I knew about that song and I would never see the ABCs in the same light ever again It would completely transform me for the rest of my life. Like honest to God the phone book yes anything as long as he is singing it's just pure perfection.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Agreed. Alllll agreed.

[@davidbangtson3109]

Such a beautiful performance. I was entranced.

[@youmadbro7733]

The NYC backdrop overlooking 5th Ave combined with this song is just perfect for some reason. So beautiful!

[@madiroser1546]

I came as soon as I heard 😂❤️

[@deaoui]

Leslie’s voice really makes you fall in love with him and his craft again and again. Please react to Ms. Lea Salonga’s version of Defying Gravity next pleasee haha !

[@stephaniewayman6850]

So random comment, but the person running sound really did a great job with this performance too! Leslie is amazing. Obviously. But I am gonna have to point out the sound this time around too. Random but I did tech for musicals before and doing sound poorly can make a flawless performance very flawed.

[@paramitch]

Such a great point that the sound for performances like this is so incredibly tricky, but it's so satisfying when it's seamless like this.

[@psychologicallyspeaking]

💯

[@emmanord6814]

"Musical Theater Coach Reacts"... more like musical theater Coach fangirls for 11 minutes 😂 Not that I'm complaining- Lelsie Odom Jr is pretty amazing

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Hahah. Reacts / FanGirls... whats the difference. :P

[@zoeskinner2871]

This is probably my favourite performance by anyone ever

[@TheSkovtur]

You should review Leslie singing "Seriously". I would love to hear your take on that. Love your videos!

[@Okasanoma]

This channel knows ALL of my fave musical theater performances. Can't complain, tho, because the analyses hit the spot

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Thanks so much.

[@Imikiko]

I love LOJ in pretty much everything I've seen him do; his voice just hits my soul. Thanks for the video!

[@tinarichard9015]

He does have a beautiful voice!!!

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

WONDERFUL critique! This performance AND his performance with full orchestration of Boston Pops of this piece was just beautiful!

[@laurabiancalana898]

stunning!

[@sabrinaloizides-merideth9874]

OMG! I've never heard him sing this before. I had tears.

[@jengamboa5035]

The first time I saw Rent was in a local theater production when I was a child, and I fell in love. Though Take me or Leave me is the song I still connect the most too, I am so happy to see you react to any song from that amazing show/movie/soundtrack and anything in between. 🥰

[@TB317]

I love your appreciation for that less is more, emotional authenticity approach in him. Hearing you talk about it in videos has helped me better understand and connect with some performances I've found particularly moving, like this one.

[@courtneywynne6753]

His voice is like velvet 💓💓🎶👌

[@jameswynn2221]

Leslie has a Great Voice and he is such an ELEGANT PERFORMER

[@staciemary]

His voice is just beautiful! Love him 🥰

[@amyb347]

I cry every time I hear this song but now I'm bawling

[@annahill99]

LESLIE?! I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD

[@kentrodrigoroble8822]

All the way to London? Daamn

[@shamkhalil7024]

Angelica, thank god someone who understands what I'm struggling here to do!

[@emilynicole121170]

I’m not here for youuuu

[@shamkhalil7024]

I know my sister like I know my own mind...!

[@phoebeclark4718]

You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind

[@melissagregory-oc5jq]

Any more songs from Rent would be great. As always love this channel!

[@AyeshaShaSha]

I absolutely love the way you break these performances down. Leslie is absolute CLASS. I would LOVE it if you'd react to him singing Let's Start Tomorrow Tonight from Smash.. that's where I first saw him and just think he does a fantastic job. In the show he has so much showmanship with it because he's dancing everywhere, on top of the piano and all sorts, and I'd love it if you commented on that as well. Really enjoying going through your videos!

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Thank you so much for the support. I'll do my best to get to that video.

[@AyeshaShaSha]

@@MarcDanielPatrick Fabulous! And you're most welcome!

[@staciemary]

Your face when he hits die 😂 that was great. Same lol.

[@itsnerdbehaviour21]

Leslie is sooo amazing...thanks for this wonderful review!! 😀

[@katherinethiboutot5741]

I saw Leslie Odom Jr perform and recordings don’t do his voice justice. He is on a different level of talent.

[@Siriusly_Sirius]

Chills. Every. Time.

[@erikagholston6610]

Leslie is amazing and I even like him in commercials.

[@tannerbeanemusicofficial]

Love this performance one of my favorites

[@LostintheTwilightZone]

Totally agree with everything said!!! No sings, phrases, interprets like Leslie Odem Jr.

[@violet9853]

Marc, great commentary!!!

[@giuliadenobili5334]

When he held the “die” at the end he woke up all my pets in the room. That had never happened before! 😱

[@robertofont1878]

What impacted me was Leslie singing totally exposed with just the guitar. It 's similar to vocalists singing Mozart. It's like singing naked with minimal orchestration. I mentioned this before but I would love a vocal comparison of With One Look from Sunset Boulevard with Patti Lupone, Betty Buckley and Glenn Close. Also, I would thoroughly enjoy learning about you. How did you become interested in music? What did you study? How did you become a vocal coach? What is/was your least favorite musical?

[@psychologicallyspeaking]

Yeah, less is more when your voice is as stoopid gorgeous as leslie’s is. This song is stunning.

[@kimgraham5345]

I would love to see you review The Room Where It Happens from Hamilton. The sheer energy Leslie brings to that track is phenomenal, and for him to manage that with that mindblowing choreography. Just... Wow.

[@kerryw1958]

I love Leslie! He is a master.

[@islandhorsetaker]

Leslie actually made his Broadway debut in Rent when he was a part of the ensemble and also played Paul when he was 17.

[@Rosannasfriend]

This was absolutely beautiful.

[@shannonmurphree8120]

I am so appreciative of the fact that he doesn’t try to over sing it. Sometimes the meaning of the words in a song are lost in unnecessary runs.

[@WillRucker]

This is my favorite rendition

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

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[@tori_forte]

The 2008 RENT featuring Renee Elise Goldsberry as Mimi and Eden Espinoza as Maureen is available on YT, just search for RENT 2008!

[@rose_viness2977]

i dont know what else to say besides amazing video! keep up the work :)

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

💕

[@antoniagomez2607]

Leslie Odom, Jr. is amazing with everything he sings. Have you ever thought about reviewing Seasons of Love? I know that you mostly review solos, but it would be cool to see you review it if you can. One Song Glory is also a good one that you might consider reviewing.

[@wowzieee]

It's funny you talk about when to breathe, when I listen to Leslie, it sounds as easy as breathing, do you know what I mean. He sings this like a natural body function, like he's just naturally living through this song. It's magical, his voice is naturally breathing the words. He needs to be up there with Celine, Frank, or Judy status.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

I feel you

[@ateszonnebeld1069]

Probably should watch Willemijn Verkaik's performance of defying gravity. Just as good is Ich gehör nur mir by Pia Douwes from the musical Elisabeth, it's in German though.

[@bibiancamendes]

I my suggestion is Ben Forster's Gethsemane performance in Jesus Christ Superstar

[@TheRileymckee]

Please please please do wait for it 🙏🙂

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

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[@MsGilly]

I would love to see Leslie and Renee sing this.

[@karinfuire8450]

Leslie's voice is like butter...so smooth! I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. Obsessed! I particularly enjoy the commentary you share about vocal & acting techniques. Do you teach (via Zoom)?

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Thank you Karin. I will be launching Zoom masterclass sessions very soon.

[@amykathleen2005]

Do any song from Legally Blonde.

[@Wiglpupi]

Love Leslie. Does anyone else remember him on Smash? Not a great show, but some great performers!

[@Phelie315]

The disrespect, Smash was absolutely iconic! XD

[@paramitch]

I loved everyone on SMASH except Katharine McPhee, who was a charisma black hole. I was so glad Megan Hilty knocked everyone out however -- she's terrific and deserved for it to make her a star.

[@AderialLynn]

God I miss Smash, I have both seasons, and all of the songs that I often listen to

[@Justlov4]

I saw Leslie Odom Jr. on the elevator once before he was in Hamilton. I recognized him from a KZbin show called Bandwagon. I'm so happy to see all the success he is getting. This song will always be my favorite from Rent.

[@collettdawson9055]

If you want to review another RENT performance, here's Shaun V, a rocker from South Africa who played the role of Roger in the South African cast 10 years ago. This was part of a cast reunion held 6 months ago during lockdown. Anthony Rapp, who was the SA show's director, said Shaun was his favorite Roger (after Adam of course 😉) Shaun was also invited to New York to audition for the Broadway run and was doing that when the show announced closing notices were announced. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYq5nWqEf9qjapo

[@fayemath]

🥰

[@youngscholar90]

Hey. Can you do Leslie Odom singing Wait for It? From Hamilton?

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Sure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4jJh3Z7dpuLi9k

[@gracious7153]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@mr49ernut1]

Of love to hear what you would say after hearing Peter hollens sing this song. I think it has so much more heart in it

[@Rosannasfriend]

You don’t seem to understand that Leslie is practically bleeding on the stage right now.…

[@paramitch]

Does Hollens ever do a live version? Otherwise , his stuff is all super-produced and layered -- this is about live performance. So I doubt Marc would ever review him. And I'll agree to disagree on who has more heart. There's so much quiet pain in LOJ's performance here.

[@rosebudgirl1857]

I’d love to see you react to Renee Elise Goldsberry singing this song. :)

[@desireeochoa1354]

So in Love - Lara Fabian & Mario Frangoulis. Can't go wrong with Cole porter.

[@naomijohnson2129]

You should react to Jonathon Antoine singing empty chairs at empty tables!

[@blacktietours1496]

Suggested video: Kristin Chenowith - My New Philosophy from You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. It's a personal favorite.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Well why are you telling me? 😉

[@TheWinebow]

Maybe I watch better tv than I thought, but where is “point blank, period” from?

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

I mean its common expression now, but I picked it up from the reality show "Are You The One" 🙈

[@mercedesfearing9318]

Would love to see some Rent reviews.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

If I can find some LIVE videos of it, I would love to. I think i'll have to start using the movie eventually.

[@mercedesfearing9318]

@@MarcDanielPatrick understood! I once saw Mark and Anthony perform live at the Strathmore and they were fantastic. So it would be interesting to hear your thoughts.

[@uhuhuh1966]

Anyone know what key he’s singing this in??

[@tori_forte]

There's a great miscast with Aaron Tveit and Gavin Creel doing Take Me or Leave Me if you need more RENT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amTKp3uFhNd5idE

[@numbersandsports4206]

Hey Marc, now sure how familiar you are with the song from the musical The Waitress "She Used To Be Mine" but Morissette Amon covered it and I honestly would love to hear your break down of her take on it!

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

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[@kennedyhedges6812]

I would love to see a discussion about the live musical rent and the movie version because it shared so much of the same cast. I think the movie is so highly regarded because they got a cast they knew could deliver. Other movie musicals seem to overlook Broadway performers for Hollywood performers, which is unfortunate. An example is casting Zac Efron instead of Jeremy Jordan in The Greatest Showman, no hate for Zac

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Hmmm. I would say a performer who originated the role - should seriously be considered for the movie version, yes. Your example doesn't exactly fit into that category, but I can see the point you're making.

[@jenm393]

LESLIEEEEEE

[@kimortiz402]

Where is this venue? It pops up frequently.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, NYC

[@SpartanStoremando]

Please react to Ben Lewis in love never dies singing till I hear you sing

[@gamergirl101010]

Do you think its him or Chris jackson as the snake on masked singer?

[@Wiglpupi]

He's my guess

[@aimgrace]

Chris Jackson