I can't even explain how songs from RAPUNZELS TANGLED ADVENTURE scratch an itch in my brain

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[@MathewMcKenna]

need me some long locks like that fr

[@Kaneko_Mieko]

PLEASE You have to watch Another Rapunzel song called Wither and decay!!!

[@ElTheEarthling]

@@Kaneko_Mieko Yessss!!!

[@SarcasmIsMyFirstLanguage]

​@@Kaneko_Mieko yes it's so good!!

[@rocamboleq]

do it

[@brithebi7342]

If you REALLY want some Rapunzel/Cass harmonies, i suggest View from Up Here for the next one. Highly underrated song imo

[@kierranodel9158]

Yes, Jeremy Jordan (the voice for Varian, the boy in the blizzard) indeed scratches all of the good brain itches! I love literally everything he's in, he's one of my absolute favorite Broadway actors. Also, to clarify timeline a bit, "the wind in my hair" is the first chronologically. The whole series is set after the movie, so she starts with the chopped brown hair, but through magic spoilers she gets her long blonde hair back. So the last song was far later!

[@aynsleyyost5168]

Best singer in the show what a star !

[@xxsydneypopytxx]

I literally made his voice the voice claim for my OC for this reason lol

[@lapizlapoppy]

Bold of you to assume that Mathew has seen the movie

[@sylvirgiomanach1491]

You've probably already seen it, but just in case! The Last Five Years is great. I already loved the musical, but the movie with Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick is *incredible!*

[@besthuman8964]

Varian should have gotten that spin off, Jeramy is such a good va and singer

[@mayadargeon2172]

Of course you love Varian and Cassandra. Their voice actors ARE, actually, Broadway singers. That being said, did Matthew react to Nothing Left to Lose yet or not ? I can't remember, but like. He'd vibe SO fucking hard to this.

[@MathewMcKenna]

pretty sure I did that in the first tangled vid

[@BAChambers-235]

@@MathewMcKennaI think you’d love the buddy song!

[@mayadargeon2172]

@@MathewMcKenna Ooooh, I'll go re watch it then. You should listen to it again ! Not on video if you don't want to, but it HAS been a while, and this song is just too good not to be rediscovered every once in a while. That and Ready as I'll Ever Be.

[@Literallyhugo]

and the reprise for let me make you proud @@BAChambers-235

[@Rognik]

@@mayadargeon2172 also in the first video. He got most of the good songs out of the first one.

[@AndiLang8146]

It's awfully fitting that Cassandra's song is called "Waiting in the Wings" since Eden Espinosa, her voice actress, was Idina Menzel's understudy.

[@justarandomnobody374]

She also auditioned for rapz and Elsa but finally got there as cass i think :)

[@gabbiemarin463]

That just made the song so much sadder and if she was singing this from said experince that just adds to the pain omg

[@a_tangledanimallover4723]

when I first heard her I even thought she sounds so much like Idina Menzel! I think it would be funny if Elsa and Cass had the same voice actor its' already funny as it is since Moonstone Cass and Crossing the line always remind me of Frozen, Elsa and For the first time in forever reprise!

[@joleehang4238]

why tf didn't she get the lead roll

[@danielorlovaquinn]

That makes so much sense I always thought she sounded like elsa

[@sophielem59]

The alchemist boy who played the piano is named Varian. He's voiced by the amazing Jeremy Jordan, and he's an original character for the series. And funny how you mentioned Broadway, because you know who's also an original character who has a voice actor from Broadway? Cassandra! She's voiced by Eden Espinoza. Jeremy is famous for Newsies and Little Shop Of Horrors on Broadway, (+ the CW show Supergirl), and Eden was Elphaba from Wicked! I just love that they picked these people because their songs are honestly the bests.

[@freshcupofangst]

Pretty sure Jeremy also did the singing (as Light) for the English Death Note musical demo album (which absolutely slaps would highly recommend)

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

@@freshcupofangstagreed!!! Hurricane is my number one favorite villain song of all time!!!

[@davidfishler1751]

@@questworldiangreenknight7455Same! I’m always singing it to myself at work

[@EdPotatoLady]

I KNEW I RECOGNIZED CASSANDRA'S VOICE! I WAS LITERALLY SAYING "It's giving Defying Gravity"!!!

[@Salinaut]

Lance is too! James Monroe Iglehart did his voice, and he has some amazing Broadway history (Genie in Aladdin, Jefferson and Lafayette in Hamilton) He's also, relevant to Mathew's recent reactions, the voice behind Asmodeus and Vortex in Helluva Boss! And Jeremy, who is my all time favorite, will be voicing as Lucifer!

[@StarpulseSJ]

For context, "Let Me Make You Proud", aka the song with the boy in the blizzard actually came before his villain arc, so no, this unfortunately was not a "turning his life around" song :(

[@angeladavidson2350]

Cassandra and Varian's voices are my favorite in this show. The TALENT Jeremy Jordan and Eden Espinoza have oh my GOD. The songs they sing are generally my favorite

[@warriorcatkitty]

AGREED all of their songs are just MWAH and the fact they have a song TOGERTHER is just ICING ON THE CAKE

[@jellydonuts2343]

Mathew: “His voice just like scratches an itch in my brain.” Me: Literally the reason I got into Tangled the Series. I can so relate!

[@Medinacrystalheart]

We all love varian

[@singingofsilver]

@@Medinacrystalheart anyone who doesn't? Jail.

[@foxynonym6384]

Saaaaaame

[@Chipster321]

Fun fact, Waiting in the Wings was the first time they really had Cassandra (Eden Espinosa) belt in a song. It was in the big mid season 2 episode. She’d sung a few lines in some select songs prior to this, but was always told to hold back on purpose (waiting in the wings to show her stuff lol) there was only one line she was able to kinda belt with (“Prove they can trust me!” In the song “Ready as I’ll ever be.”) ((and that was only because it was foreshadowing to her character and her past)) and they did this on purpose to really emphasize the whole “Yes, she can do this, she’s always been able to do this, and yes you should listen to her, but she isn’t being allowed or given the chance to dothis and she’s not being listened to.” And also in order to catch the audience off guard lol. Then they had her hold back again (even holding back in the season 2 finale) until she was allowed to belt and continue belting in season 3 when the dam finally burst lol. They also chose Eden Espinosa SPECIFICALLY for Cass. The writer straight up heard a video on KZbin of Eden singing something live oand went “Her. I want her as Cass. Nobody else.”

[@lunacy5772]

Oh shit, thank you so much for that info. Knowing production stuff, and the fact it all flies over our head initially but it does affect the story deep down. I love the production for this show even more.

[@spid8578]

YESS AGREED! I kept up really closely when the episodes released, and the episode she sung that phenomenal song in was so bland that the sudden sheer talent caught me off guard. Looking back it was def on purpose!

[@CrystalKitty1220]

Disappointed you didn't get to hear the reprise of Let Me Make You Proud. While it's not a full length song, it's adds _so_ much emotion, and is the reason that is my favorite episode of the series.

[@hystgs]

same for "waiting in the wings" reprise

[@jojo-xk8ri]

UGH IK

[@singingofsilver]

PART 3 LET'S ADD IT

[@leafhoppery8817]

@@hystgsThat was already in the first part.

[@tobiasthehawk4028]

You Cannot forget "I'd Give Anything" which consistently causes me emotional damage.

[@shadamyandsonamylover]

Varian is LITERALLY the best character in the series. He’s 14, starts as a young inventor and turns evil when Rapunzel has to save her kingdom instead of saving his dad. He later turns back to good. His songs are the BEST.

[@Nakia11798]

He's 14?!?! I would've pinned him at 16.

[@Em-Maculate]

Still upset Disney cancelled his own series 😔

[@shadamyandsonamylover]

@@Nakia11798 yeah! He’s supposed to be a kid haha

[@shadamyandsonamylover]

@@Em-Maculate yeah =( his creator didn’t really like him tho and Disney moved onto frozen pretty quickly

[@Passions5555]

​@@Em-MaculateI'm not. I don't trust Disney to do right by him. He is fine where things left off for him.

[@Kikkia2018]

I love the dark version of the incantation from the movie that she sings to make her hair glow, it doesn't last that long but even a bit of that incantation in a darker tone is so good. The visuals are also crazy cool. It's called "Hurt Incantation" and there are actually full versions of it which I think are written by fans, but still good. Would highly suggest that one if you continue!

[@summernovah]

Omg yeah that's one of my fave music bits from the show! So sad it's so short tho 😔

[@njivwathomassilavwe2056]

This show deserves more love it's so fun. Cassandra and Varian are both great additions story wise and song wise

[@kawansiesquad6659]

Varian, the boy in “let me make you proud” is played by Jeremy Jordan, and he is a broadway actor😂

[@danielasolano6326]

Disney should hire more Broadway actors for shows definitely 🥺💖 IMAGINE ALL THE AMAZING SONGS WE’D HAVE

[@goldenbunny7743]

*cough cough* Hazbin Hotel has them *COUGH COUGH WHEEZE*

[@sophielem59]

Just a little info: the songs were composed by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater composed them. They're the duo behind the songs of the movie, and I'm sure you've heard of Alan Menken before, as he did many Disney songs!

[@slashermaster28]

Hope one day we get a reaction to both of Lance’s songs. They’re among the more fun and catchy songs from the series. As for Rapunzel doing everything barefoot, that is acknowledged in universe. Don’t worry, they’re fully aware of how weird that is.

[@sophielem59]

I LOVE TANGLED ADVENTURES SO MUCH! Can't wait to see which songs will be featured here ! 👀

[@peachyplum]

You need to listen to "Nothing Left to Lose" from Tangled the Series! It's a duet between Cassandra and Varian, so of course it's phenomenal. It's definitely my favorite from the show.

[@16triley16]

I think he listened to that one in the first video he did on tangled, definitely worth watching 👍

[@peachyplum]

@@16triley16 Just saw someone else say that. I'm pretty sure I've watched it, just a while ago

[@alien5520]

If you like Varian's (the alchemist guy) singing, you should definitely check out songs from "Death Note the musical". Jeremy Jordan (Varian's voice actor) plays the main character in it and it slaps HARD

[@kny4life867]

omg I didn’t know they are the same person! (varian’s voice and lights voice), it would be so amazing if he reacts to that!

[@alien5520]

@@kny4life867 Yeah, they are! There's actually a really nice animatic on youtube with Varian singing "where is the justice" and it fits so perfectly because of the voice

[@elle_a]

Yeah!!! The death note musical is sooooo good!!! ❤

[@Runealin]

STOP same brain I've been begging him to react to it for so long!! death note the musical is so good ive been in love for years

[@marenwithanm7091]

Oh my gosh I would LOVE to see his reaction to the death note musical!!!!

[@BellaTeter07]

Eden Espenosia (the voice of Cassandra) is literally AWESOME. She’s so talented and her voice gives me chills!!! I’ve listened to her jazzy solo album, and it’s AMAZING.

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

Ah yes Matthew is doing the Tangled series again let's go.

[@fallynn]

most underrated show ever i think 80% of its veiwers arent kids lmfao 😭 cass stole my heart mostly

[@Potkanka]

6:12 Haha I can literally quote him: "I mean technically, it's not magic, it's alchemy, but don't sweat it." The Tangled show has so many great songs! Honestly I'm not sure I can recall any I'd call bad. Even some I considered not that interesting at first really grew on me after I listened to them a couple times.

[@fangirlmyth]

When he said magic water I immediately went «It’s alchemy not magic» ✨insert sass hand✨

[@snailberries]

If you're craving a duet from Rapunzel and Cassandra, I highly recommend "The View from Up Here"! It's a song I feel gets overlooked a lot, but it always puts a smile on my face even if it's not as grand as some of the other numbers from this series :] Also James Monroe Iglehart (Lance) has an AMAZING voice as well- his song "Bigger Than That" is super fun and showcases what he can do very well! Why do all the side characters have such good voices?! I need more of them OTL And finally, "With You by My Side" is definitely one of my favorite songs from this series. It features Rapunzel, Cassandra, and Eugene's voices all at once and it just makes me so happy

[@BuizelCream]

I love "The View from Up Here" and "With You by My Side" a lot too! It's two of the many Tangled the Series songs I loved to listen a lot!

[@paxthewitch4321]

varian is voiced by jeremy jordan, an extremely talented singer who has been on broadway. and he sings varians parts so well because they were written specifically for him and his voice

[@JamJaM___]

Mathew in the last video: Stop being a villain, it's not that hard 🙄 Mathew Now: GIRL SLAY!!! 😝

[@judecopeart]

If you want to hear Cassandra and Rapunzel duet, definitely listen to "The View from Up Here" ! It's such a good duet

[@sqigeypop701]

I love that song no one ever talks about it

[@warcatfurever101writeroffanfic]

@@sqigeypop701👏yes👏 that song deserves more love

[@valice_vecs7616]

So so happy you did a part two for this! Agreeing with you that Cassandra has an amazing voice! Her voice actress, Eden Espinoza, is so skilled! If you ever revisit this series, definitely consider doing the Buddy Song, Next Stop Anywhere, and You’re Bigger Than That. They’re all so good, especially the Buddy Song! Zackary Levi and James Monroe Iglehart sound amazing together!

[@CrazywolfgamerPRO]

I am BEGGING. On my knees pleading with you, to watch the first episode of this show or even a watch series because I think you’d genuinely like it plus everything would make more sense after. I know you focus on the music but this show was and is genuinely SO good 😭 Ps. I also really love your videos, I get hyped everytime 🥰

[@ohifonlyx33]

Before Ever After or Queen for A Day would be good.

[@SeerOfTime577]

Tangled: the Series is SO underrated. Every single song is phenomenal. The plot is engaging. The relationships are very real and just GAH. ❤ I love this series so much. And Jeremy Jordan's and Eden Espinosa's voices are ART, yes. "Electric guitar???" YEAH, MAN.

[@nataliarodarte6368]

You NEED to listen to Ready as I'll Ever Be! Varian (Jeremy Jordan) sings this one and it is a staple for this series!!!!!

[@evecampbell3069]

HELL YES.

[@juliaraem]

HE DID YALL THIS IS A SECOND VIDEO

[@juliacornejo7802]

As a fan of Tangled and having heard all of these songs (and also loving Eden and Jeremy's voices), every time you said "I'm just waiting on a high note", "his/her voice is so good I love it", "the trills so nice", I was like: Just wait....it gets better...

[@nutkja]

Next Tangled songs to listen to: “Everything I Ever Thought I Knew” (Eugene finally gets a solo!), “If I Could Take That Moment Back” (Sad Rapunzel/Eugene duet), “With You By My Side” (Rapunzel, Eugene, and Cassandra!), “View from Up Here” (happy Rapunzel and Cassandra duet, just ignore the fact that they’re birds…), and “Set Yourself Free” (Rapunzel power ballad) Also definitely go back and listen to “Nothing Left to Lose” Cassandra and Varian singing together are just the ultimate braingasm! 😍

[@helloitsali.]

as others have mentioned, jeremy jordan (varian) and eden espinosa (cass) are fantastic broadway performers! seeing as you just did the greatest showman, definitely recommend jeremy’s “the day i saved the greatest showman” so another person can be upset about how that production screwed him over

[@foxynonym6384]

Well I was pretty pissed when I found out about them screwing him over when I heard it! I grew up with The Greatest Showman and recently became a huge Jeremy Jordan fan, so when my brother just casually dropped that fact and I looked at him in shock!

[@foxynonym6384]

Though Hugh Jackman ist a fantastic actor and auch a humble and down-to-earth guy that the movie is still one of my all-time favorites

[@Ult1mateArson1st]

its so funny cause Varian's (the dude who sung let me make you proud) voice actor has done broadway. hes amazing.

[@SillyCreature_Fr]

6:20 “He’s got daddy issues” YOU HAVE NO IDEA 😭

[@Vivyelnn_0102]

I think he HAD no daddy issue

[@kikig6318]

Varian, the guy you kept saying you were wowed by his voice, is voiced by Jeremy Jordan who also is a broadway actor. A lot of people know him for playing Jack Kelly on the original Newsies broadway cast, but he's been in a lot of stage shows and TV shows too. I recommend watching or listening to the songs from it if you want to see more of him. All right, obligatory context time: Wind In My Hair is from the first episode/the pilot movie. She gets her magic gold hair back and the series is her and the others trying to figure out why. At this point she's been a princess for a bit but is feeling trapped as she doesn't have as much freedom as she thought she would between princess duties she's trying to get accustomed to and her dad having ptsd from when she was taken from him as an infant. Cass snuck her out one night so she could have a little bit of that freedom. Crossing The Line takes place after Waiting In The Wings (a song about Cass's feelings when it came to their adventures thus far as she's come to the point in the series where no one is really listening to her or taking her advice and opinions into consideration, especially since now Rapunzel isn't relying on her as much anymore now that she has gotten that freedom she wanted), Cass finds out a dark secret about her and Rapunzel's shared past but kept it and her feelings from Waiting In The Wings a secret from everyone in the group and betrays them as she had reached her breaking point. From Rapunzel's point of view, this came out of nowhere since she was preoccupied with everything else going on, hence why she wanted Cass to stop so they could try to talk this through. Cass however is feeling a lot of emotions and obviously the wrong wording was used. The secret she finds out that sets her off on this "we're done, I want revenge" path drifts largely into spoiler territory, but you are on the right track with "calling Rapunzel out on her privilege", though it's not the privilege of being royalty, its something different that we the audience know the full scope of but Cass can only see from one side. Make You Proud, finally, is a Varian song that goes through how he feels about how his dad views him. It's established he's an alchemist and an inventor and his dad isn't too keen on his son doing those things and has always shown disappointment since his experiments tend to end disastrously. Before the song something happened that caused his dad to become trapped but since there was a blizzard going on help was unlikely to come unless he went to get it himself, hence why he's out there alone.

[@kiryn5977]

tbf, Mathew does know the spoiler about Cass, as in his first video about Tangled the Series he (possibly accidentally?) reacted to the "Waiting in the Wings Reprise" (rather than the original song XD). Tho his memory might be a bit fuzzy on those details now, as in this video he seems to have had a revelation about the two versions of Cass's design being the same person, whereas in his first video, he watched "Nothing Left to Lose" and then "Waiting in the Wings Reprise" and easily surmised they were the same person at that time. XD

[@BGTitanAvatar]

Matthew is relatable in that I also only want good things for Cass. Even when she’s making huge mistakes. Time for my crusade where I recommend the RWBY (pronounced Ruby) soundtrack, starting with Volume 1. Once again because they’re bangers, Casey’s growth throughout the volumes is incredible to witness, and why not. Lyric vids recommended. V1 Soundtrack: - Red Like Roses - Lyric video by Autumn-22 - Mirror Mirror - Lyric video by Jacob Vega - From Shadows (full version) - Lyric video by FlyntofRwby - I Burn (full version) - Lyric video by Jacob Vega - This Will Be the Day - Lyric video by FlyntofRwby - Gold - Lyric video by Smol Cinnamon Roll - I May Fall (Full version) - Lyric video by Koiyoko Chan - Red Like Roses II - Lyric video by FlyntofRwby - Wings - Lyric video by Griffball25

[@Mary_Studios]

I'd be done for this. The soundtrack is banger

[@Houtblokje]

If you want more varian, I think the reprised part of "let me make you proud" is probably one of the best parts in the series. Not only is it amazing singing, but he also manages to combine it with amazing voice acting.

[@pina_nina_fresa]

Cassandra's story gets real meta when you realize that Eden Espinosa auditioned to be Rapunzel in the original Tangled film

[@Variane-zg3lr]

She was also Idina Menzel’s understudy in Wicked

[@TigStripe]

Jeremy Jordan and his incredible singing will forever be one of the highlights of this show.

[@Agent160FTW]

Great video, I absolutely love Jeremy Jordan (who voices Varian) myself. His dimples, his smile, his voice, his boyish charm, I may have had a bit of a crush on him for years) and Let me make you proud is my absolute favorite show from Rapunzel's Tangled Adventures because it sounds so epic and also so adventureous. This video made me want to have a new rewatch of the whole series, even if it's not that long ago since I last watched it, it's such a great show and I love most of the songs :) Also I think it's cool that Waiting in the wings was what finally got Alan Menken an EGOT (he was a winner of Grammy Award, Oscar Award and Tony Awards and this song got him an Emmy win too) =D

[@pepperspice6400]

I love this show! If you do another video on this you’ve gotta listen to “Everything I Ever Thought I Knew”.

[@HazbinCovenWitch]

That song low key made me cry a little.

[@ohtitanwherearttou]

Matthew watching Cass sing two songs and immidiately loving her even though one of them is literally her betraying everyone is the most real and correct reaction

[@sharingheart13]

The line "Who cares how loud the silence rings?" really cut me deep to my soul.

[@Liketaknoww]

All of Cass's songs are my favorites ngl XD Every single time she sings I'm just like "yes queen whatever you say I agree"

[@alura4815]

Varian's voice is my favorite for certain but Cassandra's is a close second. Like holy heck they have such range and POWER and it kills me every time. Eugene also has an unexpectedly nice voice. Please listen to the song Eugene sings solo. I believe it is called "everything I ever thought I knew."

[@sophielem59]

Ahahaha funny how you mentioned the fact that she doesn't wear any shoes. You know from the movie that she just lived in her tower all her life, so shoes weren't an option. When she went outside, she hadn't any shoes to wear, so again it's normal. And in the series, at the beginning, they try to make jer wear shoes but she finds it unconformable so she just doesn't wear them xD And honestly, when you spent eighteen years without wearing anything except a dress, it's understandable 😂

[@StynkyMedia]

"It sounds like these guys were on broadway!" Little did he know, Jeremy Jordan, Eden Espinosa and some others have been on broadway.

[@thischangeseverything7575]

Hi, first of all, loved your reaction. It's so nice to see that people didn't forgot about this show. I have a question, can you make a full deep dive on the series? I just thought, if you liked this songs, you'd really like that show. It's amazing😊

[@megan-im2ny]

SO HAPPY YOU CONTINUED THIS!!! i watched your other reaction like 3 times bc i love this series and songs and your reactions+commentaries 🙌🙌 thanks for feeding the community 😂🫶

[@rubysmolen5155]

there are multiple characters whether main or recurring who are voiced by broadway alumni- Varian is voiced by Jeremy Jordan, Casandra is voiced by eden Espinoza and Lance is voiced by James Monroe iglehart. The music is composed by Disney icon/legend Allan Mencken who is known for composing broadway style music for Disney. I suggest Buddy song, everything I ever thought I knew , Bigger than that and I'd give anything.

[@goldenbunny7743]

Varian (Snowboard boy) is actually my favourite character in the series along with Cassandra (Waiting in the wings girl.) They are both voiced by Broadway actors (Jeremy Jordan and Eden Espinoza) and their character arcs are AWESOME!! Little sad you didn't include Hurt Incantation or Let me make you proud reprise, but I am happy you reacted to some show-stopping songs

[@Subterranean_sebastian]

5:37 that’s basically because he is.. at the beginning of the show varian is 14 and by the end hes 16. It honestly just makes his story that much more heartbreaking… he really is just a kid.

[@AnyaLevine-li5wj]

5:05 funny you should say that.... jeremy jordan (varian) IS actually broadway actor

[@ickylynn6155]

When I say I almost SCREAMED and got so excited when I saw this. 1:04 Varian is his name, and he is like, one of the most beloved characters. AND YES HIS VOICE IS AMAZING. 4:00 Is it bad I already know it's Let Me Make You Proud just by the blurred image behind him? Man, I watched this almost too much as a kid- 4:34 The guy who voices Varian, Jeremy Jordan, is actually a broadway actor as well! 7:51 Mat, you are definitely not alone my dude, his songs are just. . .Ahhgg. Dude, waiting in the wings is just- it hits- Oh man, Crossing The Line- Cassandra's awesome. It's such a shame they made her villain arc drag on so long instead of doing it like Varian's-

[@fitiaratsirarson6781]

The only reason why sometimes I listen to “through it all” is just because I want to hear 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 part 2:20 his voice! When I listen to that song for the first time my jaw literally dropped! Jeremy’s vocals are just golden! I mean listen to those vocals 7:24

[@any_me...LOL]

The guy who sang "Let Me Make You Proud" is Jeremy Jordan. He has been on Broadway in roles like Jack Kelly in Newsies. Another cool fact is that he almost played Zac Efron's character in the Greatest Showman.

[@Rognik]

Some context for the various songs: Wind in My Hair is the first song, from the movie that starts the series. It also acts as the theme to the show. I Will Make You Proud follows Queen For a Day, where Varian is trying to ask Rapunzel's help (which she has to reject). It's actually before his villain turn, as her rejection is basically what causes him to slip. (He does turn good again, but it's a big gap in between. Waiting in the Wings was from Season 2, about the halfway point. Cassandra is technically one of the three main characters with Rapunzel and Eugene, appearing in nearly every episode if not all of them. But the title has an even better stealth pun. See, Cass is Raps's lady-in-waiting, which is basically a maid to help her dress and such, and she is also usually rejected from what she wants. Crossing the Line is from the Season 3 opener, and is indeed where Cass becomes the antagonist for the season. While Rapunzel embodies the Sundrop, Cassandra just grabbed the Moonstone.

[@Prism_Hearts]

Don't worry, you are supposed to feel bad for Cassandra even when she's a Villain. She's a very sympathetic villain, along with Varian

[@16triley16]

Honestly would love if you did another one of these or a watch through on an episode!!! Especially if you did “everything I ever thought I knew” it’s Eugene’s epic song so. Good. Or for a watch through I’d recommend the pilot (movie) “tangled: before ever after” or a few episodes like “queen for a day” “rapunzel and the great tree” and “pascals story”

[@thevillanonyan]

I love it when you talk about the music mix, its really fascinating to hear what other people notice

[@shadamyandsonamylover]

Most of the actors WERE on broadway!! Literally this is the best kids show when it comes to actors, songs, animation, story. I recommend this to everyone! Also, the first song you reacted to was Raps rallying the kingdom to fight against blue haired Cassandra!

[@simplyepic3258]

I love Tangled: The Series. Such a great sequel to the movie.

[@lyncxzeon]

some context for Let Me Make You Proud (though I recommend listening to Nothing Left to Lose): Varian was like fourteen? fifteen? (he was really young) and he was /really/ into alchemy but he wasn't that good at it and he would constantly mess up experiments. In one of his failed experiments, he accidentally incased his dad in an unbreakable material which was found by Rapunzel and was connected to her hair because it also couldn't be cut at that point. Let Me Make You Proud is basically Varian apologizing to his dad and saying he'll find a way to free him and make him proud and for once to /something/ right. He's going to Rapunzel's kingdom to try and ask her for help because she's the only one with the ability to free his dad, but because of the snow storm; Rapunzel can't leave and declines to help him- which makes Varian very upset and angry because he's now a young kid stuck with no family or help from friends (basically feeling completely abandoned). This leads to his villain arc that eventually leads to Ready As I'll Ever Be where he's basically setting up a trap to force Rapunzel to help his dad. And eventually, Varian is reintroduced after his arrest and is becoming good (though he did struggle at first as he tried to make people forget everything he did using his alchemy) and when Cass was manipulated into turning against Rapunzel Varian tries to help her and empathize with her (Leading to a song called Nothing Left to Lose which is a duet between Cass and Varian) basically saying that he gets what it's like to be angry and what its like to want to take it out the way Cass was because he WAS in her position before.

[@slashbat2375]

If you like Jeremy jordan's voice I highly recommend death note: the musical. The english version is just a concept album, but it's so damn good

[@Zoogore6777]

YES.

[@zazzalil6842]

I don't know if you've ever watched any Starkid musical, but I would love to see your reaction to some of their songs. I especially recommend If I believed, This school is mine, Show stopping number, When the world's at stake, Granger danger and Let it out. These are all very different songs, so it would be fun :)

[@SilkyCrow]

Cassandra: ***Exists*** Mathew: Yes, beautiful, flawless, absolutely, just don't take over the world. Cassandra: ***Sings*** Mathew: Never mind, you can have the world, do you want it gift wrapped?

[@timebubble8421]

I remember watching the series and hearing "through it all" and my mouth dropped. The harmonies and chants sounded so nice.

[@ezrahollow3662]

I've been searching for the "Flower" paradies on these reactions. For some reason, the darker version is my favourite. It scratches that itch. I love it so much

[@TheDiamondCore]

11:40 > “is she gonna go louder” > *immediately goes louder* > “OH” lmao 😭

[@Knightress21]

The voice who played Varian, the boy in the blizzard, is Jeremy Jordan. He plays the lead role in the broadway musical Newsies!

[@phictionofgrandeur2387]

The wind in my hair is the theme song for the series.

[@Nevertoleave]

Tangled has some really soulful songs. I was going to take a shower! Well, I guess it’ll have to wait. Lol

[@Nevertoleave]

Waiting in the wings brings tears to my eyes every time

[@ocklomocklo6208]

I was absolutely obsessed with this series a few years ago and I fear this video may bring back my obsession

[@liekevertegaal5600]

I know it's not really your usual type of reactions, but Jeremy Jordan (the voice actor for the black haired boy whose voice you like so much) has an amazing cover of It's all coming back to me now (the full version). It's 8 minutes of pure amazingness and I would love to see you check it out. Been loving your videos 😁

[@summer-roseknight]

Jeremy- playing Varian is famous for being on broadway. And Eden- playing Cassandra was Elphaba on broadway as well 😂 the show made the right call with these two as singers

[@SillyCreature_Fr]

YOU CAME BACK YO IT‼️ TTS IS LITERALLY MY FAVORITE SHOW (Also yes Varian DOES sound amazing)

[@avaarrow7478]

Just some funny dialogue/ insights I got/had during this. Varian: *Trying to prove himself* Mathew: Heh, heh. He Snowboarding. Varian: *Singing right before becoming evil* Mathew: OH! Is this his redemption song? Mathew: OH! I love her (Cass's) voice! This is, like, the side character anthem! Cassandra: Nah. I'm singing the terrible twist villain anthem for twist villains who weren't written well. Cassandra: *Depressing endings* Mathew: oh, wow. That was just... so... Me: HEY, WINDCHIMES! I didn't know those were here. Mathew: I'd be wearing shoes! Rapunzel: Yeah... My boyfriend knew I was possessed because I was wearing shoes. Soo... Mathew: analyzing the hair length Fans: Shiny Moon Rock make hair blue. Sun make long. Shiny Moon Rock make slightly longer?

[@flamestormthecat2833]

bit of backstory for all tangled songs you've reacted to so far: Wind in my hair: This one's from the pilot episode of the show. In this, Rapunzel and her lady-in-waiting, Cassendra sneak out of the castle to explore what's beyond the walls of their kingdom. If i'm not mistaken this happens about half a year after the events of the movie. I've got this (first episode you made): this is from a one-hour special episode set during the events of season one of the show. In this episode, Rapunzel's parents need to leave the kingdom for a while and leave Rapunzel in charge. However, she quickly finds that being queen isn't as easy as she thought. There's also the problem that an unexpected snowstorm is on it's way to Corona (the name of the kingdom) Let me make you proud: also from the previously mentioned special. Varian, a young alchemist (about 12 to 14 years old if i remember correctly) had been doing an experiment at his house that went badly and accidently got his father trapped in a cristal-like substance that's unbreakable. He decides to "fix it" by going to Corona and to ask Rapunzel for help. He makes his journey during the previously mentioned snow storm Ready as I'll ever be: (first episode reaction): this is from the season one finale. Varrian's attempt at getting Rapunzel's help had failed, so he had to return with no solution to his problem. He discovers that by the time he came back, his dad had been completely engolfed in the substance, and he's too late. Never the less, he still tries to save him. Feeling abandoned by his friends, and being an edgy teen, he decides to take a more villainous approach to his problem and kidnaps the queen. He will let her go if Rapunzel uses her now unbreakable hair (it's a whole thing from the pilot) to cut his father out of the cristal-like substance. Meanwhile, Rapunzel, but more importantly Cassandre, who always wanted to be a soldier instead of a lady-in-waiting, are preparing to take drastic messures to get the queen back. Preparing for a possible war (as they don't know how big the threat is). Waiting in the Wings: This is from season 2 episode 14. In this season Rapunzel and some of her friends (including Cassandra) go on a journey to find out how to stop the black cristals that have been terrorising their home, and that clearly seem connected to Rapunzel (also a pilot thing. These cristals are also the things Varian was experimenting on). Cassandra is happy she can come along as that can finally prove that she's meant to be a warrior. But despite that, Rapunzel and the people around her keep underestimating her and keep acting like she's just the "lady-in-waiting" and "Rapunzel's freind". She starts to realise that she can't show her true potential as long as the people around her aren't even acknowledging that she has that talent, and as long as Rapunzel keeps playing the hero. Waiting in the Wings (reprise, also first episode reaction): We are jumping straight to episode one of season 3. The group have reached the Moonstone, the thing that's been causing the black cristals to destroy stuff. However, Cassandra decides to take the magic of the cristal for herself, and it is revealed through a flash-back that during the events of Season 2, when Cassandra was saperated from the group for some time, she had found out that Mother Gothel was her mother. Something she had forgotten. And that her mother had abandoned her to kidnap rapunzel. This song plays when she comes to the realisation that she's always been in Rapunzel's shadow. Crossing the line: same episode as the previous one. While Cassandra isn't planning on being a villain at this point in time, she is planning on using the magic of the moonstone to be her own person, to be in the spotlight, to not be a shadow of Rapunzel. Nothing left to loose (previous reaction episode): This is from season 3 episode 12. At this point, Cassandra has been influenced to be the villain. She pretty much wants Rapunzel dead at this point. Varrian, who has had a redemption arc by this point, goes to try and convince Cassandra that things don't have to be like this. She can be good if she wants to. However, Cassandra refuses to listen to him. Through it all: This is a song from the series finale. Cassandra has concured the kingdom of Corona, and Rapunzel is trying to get the people who used to live there, who've been casted out just like her, to stand up and fight for their kingdom.

[@kashiaokami8154]

If you like Jeremy Jordan (voice actor for the boy) you might LOVE Death Note the Musical. The songs are awesome (they very easily get stuck in the head) and he sings as one of the main characters ❤ There is the whole English concept album is in KZbin Also from Rapunzel, there is a song called Nothing Left To Lose where Cassandra (short hair girl) and Varian (the boy) are singing together

[@13xPetra]

So glad he's back into this series! I'd be so happy if he reacted to more songs or even some of the episodes (maybe the one where they turn into birds or the Eugene and Stallion episode)!

[@anamunguia787]

Finally!! The prophesied time has come!!!

[@jackskellingtonsora]

This show was the masterclass in how to take a character that would usually be a side character supporting someone else's story into THE LEAD character in her own right. It massively subverts what you'd expect from a Disney Channel show based on a princess movie like this.

[@enaths]

This show has so many good songs. My favorite is “Nothing Left to Loose”. It’s awesome I always listen to it on repeat.

[@springyd9505]

I don’t know if you’ve already reacted to it before in one of your videos a year ago, but Nothing left to loose is so good it has both Cassandra AND Varian (the boy) in it

[@YourLocalCabin7]

This man deserves context... so here's the basics. Season 1: At the start everything is chill, Cassandra (blue hair) is Rapunzel's lady in waiting, and Varian (smooth voice jumpy boi) is just a young genius teenage alchemist. Longs story short, Varian did some stupid stuff and accidentally traps his father inside a spike of unbreakable amber. He goes to Raps for help, but she has other things and pushes him aside, and out of desperation he kidnaps Queen Ariana (Rapunzels mom) and threatens to kill her if she doesn't submit to his demands. Song "Ready as I'll Ever Be." They get the mother back, Varian is sent to prison, and everything is fine and dandy until season 2 where Raps goes on a journey to 'find her destiny' or whatever. Season 2: The trip is prompted by the appearance of also unbreakable black rocks that Rapunzel seems to be connected to, because after touching one, her short hair grew back and is now *also* unbreakable, as well as some other stuff. Varian has disappeared for the season. Throughout the journey, Cassandra starts getting jealous, and realizes that Rapunzel is the reason for a lot of her struggles; losing her mom, being forced to serve as a lowly handmaid, losing one of her arms which is too much to explain, and always stealing her spotlight in every situation. Her rage quietly endures for the season, until the finale, where when Raps is about to destroy the moonstone, aka the unbreakable black rocks destroying Corona, Cass swoops in and steals it, wanting equal but opposing power. Thus, we get the song "Crossing the Line." Season 3: The group returns to Corona after receiving a destress message. The king and queen have been brainwashed, and Varian, along with a group of pirate-ish thugs have taken over and tell Raps and the gang to skip town and nobody gets hurt. The pirate group starts to get more violent, which Varian didn't agree to, and is therefore thrown into a jail cell with Rapunzel when he tries to disagree. Raps and V talk about the events, and agree to give teamwork a shot after everything, because in the end.... The sweet boi is 15, motherless and now fatherless, dealing with depression and abandonment, and just needs a hug. Dealing with some trust issues, Varian rejoins the team, and they all battle to fight Cassandra, who is also being manipulated by an ancient demon known as Zhan Tiri and is being gaslit into believing nobody will love her if she doesn't make herself seen. In the end, once again Rapunzel the cinnamon roll conquers all, Cass leaves to start her own solo adventures, Varian gets his dad back after help and a lot of trial and error. Also, Eugene and Raps finally get married. You're welcome, that is the plot.

[@Itz_PurpleGirly]

GIRL U WROTE THE WHOLE STORY

[@YourLocalCabin7]

@@Itz_PurpleGirly 💅✨️

[@Itz_PurpleGirly]

@@YourLocalCabin7 UR MY FRIEND NOW WE’RE HAVING SOFT TACOS LATER

[@YourLocalCabin7]

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[@Itz_PurpleGirly]

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[@aniiahie]

tangled the series is so fun because it's songs really are amazing and i love it's visuals too its just sooooo so good, i love the artwork and im always glad when someone listens to them and loves them. tbh i'd love to hear more in depth about what you wanna talk about their vocals, i think it's fun

[@biancafairytale]

The concept of having no context trying to find out what’s happening in the scenes is incredible HAHAHAHAHA

[@Missed_V]

Lets give Zachary Levi (and James Monroe Iglehart) some love in the next Tangled video! Suggestions: With you by my side Everything I ever thought I knew Buddy Song If i could take that moment back Bigger than that Bonus Rapunzel and Cassandra song: The view from up here

[@Dioxazine_Stars]

Damn I’m early this time. So glad you reacted to more of the Tangled show songs, they’re incredible

[@NatsAdventures]

Still eagerly waiting for the continuation of Ever After High...... buuuuut as an avid Tangled fan I would also LOVE to see you react to Tangled the Series because this show has brought me so much joy and the music (especially the villain songs) are impeccable.

[@vargajanke4289]

Mathew: Magic test tude water. Me: It’s called, ALCHEMI!

[@tvftw1]

Waiting in the Wings and Crossing the Line in the same video, we love our call backs

[@amolove24]

The fact that your reaction to Cassandra and varian is literally my reaction when I first heard the songs like they’re my favorite characters I love them so much

[@notme5626]

not him falling in love with cass like i did after hearing her songs :")

[@Miaart777]

I adore tangled the series but what really made me click on this video with your thumbnail. I love it! They sing together in the view from up here by day. I mean Rapunzel and Cassandra

[@arhester]

A musical you should look at is Goosebumps phantom of the auditorium. yeah, theres a goosebumps musical. AND ITS GOOD

[@AJays_World]

Matthew: literally Broadway Me: yeah. LITERALLY BROADWAY 💀 😂