my top 25 starkid singers

Friendly reminder that these are all just MY opinions and everyone is allowed to agree or disagree. Also: all the starkids are human beings so don’t be mean and make personal attacks, you can dislike someone’s voice but you don’t have to be a dick about it.
Lastly, I’m almost 100% certain I didn’t miss anyone so if someone isn’t on the list then it’s not that I forgot about them but just that they aren’t in the top 25 for me (the person I am specifically thinking about would completely be in the top 30 tho)
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[@jc-pi9lf]

i hope we get more of curt in future starkid shows he was fabulous in spies are forever and i would love to see more of him and joey on stage together

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

Same, Curt is so extremely talented and I really hope he continues working with starkid.

[@sanityisrelative]

Curt and Joey's voices work so well together.

[@the-amazing-karnak]

CAUSE A SPY IS A SPY IS A SPY IS A SPY IS A SPYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@i.m1ss.y0u.s0.f4r]

And he was good in Black Friday!

[@gyokkers3774]

Too bad he got handed the worst song in all of black friday

[@stp82]

Took me a hot sec to realize you meant 25th on the list and not 25 in age

[@monamibaji]

and I was here thinking starkids are 18 & 19 y/o

[@gabisrluna]

ME TOO

[@whowouldseekemployment8342]

There like all in their 30s or something 😅

[@KenzieKaddl]

rachael soglin is so underrated, she is an amazing actress and singer

[@gyokkers3774]

Wish she was in more plays

[@pearthicorn]

Kim’s great, I just don’t think we got to see everything she can do. I mean if the only musical Dylan was in was Black Friday I wouldn’t rank him very high either, we need a bigger singing presence from Kim in her next role

[@theahunter9398]

I love Kim and I would love to see her do more with StarKid.

[@hannahrabinowitz4728]

ABBA also i thinks it’s so cool that she’s completely classically trained and has done Opera previously

[@Jazzhands3701]

I have a hunch Brian Rosenthal is first

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

What? On this channel? Never.

[@pearlexquisite935]

I literally knew the top 2 immediately

[@radxianixe]

@@pearlexquisite935 i haven't watched the video yet, i'm still on the message at the start, but is it 1. brian rosenthal 2. aj holmes ? let's see if my hunch is right lmao

[@pearlexquisite935]

@@radxianixe you, my dear, have it perfectly.

[@dushdjtoedushdjtoe3298]

Hmm a Lyle ranking singing video? I wonder who will be number one? Perhaps someone who’s name starts with B, ends in an L and in the middle is rianrosentha.

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

👀

[@ckali8702]

Must be Gary Goldstein

[@shelbybrasfield996]

Firebringer while somewhat lacking in story was just a power house of singers. The music for the entire show is so good and dont get me started on Tiffany and Jamie Burns

[@TheMurrmursonbottle]

jamie burns in Chorn? she came to slay and she did

[@hyacinths4941]

*I AM CHOOOOORRRRNNNN*

[@mads9966]

Tiffany in the night belongs to snarl could resurrect me from the dead

[@jont6942]

Alternative title: Top 25 most Charismatic Starkids

[@victoriacazottes8725]

Without jeff blim😢

[@ckali8702]

victoria cazottes they don’t accept pros

[@sugarcube5826]

*Stans every person on the list* Great job indeed, and ty for the free toilet paper.

[@kuheighty]

my mouth dropped WIDE open when i saw dylan was only third but i love hot takes so ill accept this

[@muircaroni]

brosenthal at number one? did nazi that one coming

[@itamarolmert3549]

@@theolyle6818 Especially since it's the same pun they use in the SAF scene video title where he's in.

[@syd1.26]

I-

[@not-so-happypappypatton]

✋😭

[@ceruleanhearts7604]

the devil works hard but lyle works harder

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

You gotta find something to do in these troubled times.

[@dustkeeper]

Britney, Tiffany, Jamie, and Alex are all the unsung heroes of Starkid tbh so thank you for ranking them so high here.

[@not-so-happypappypatton]

@Alyssa Burnett I think the original comment or was talking about Jamie Burns but both are absolutely amazing

[@matissealfaro6736]

Facts

[@christinman]

it’s brant cox appreciation time

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

Did you mean All The Time?

[@mirror728]

Clark Baxtresser in the top 10 and receiving the love he deserves? Oh god yes, I stan

[@garbageboystinkman7744]

WHO DOESNT LIKE LAUREN'S VOICE MY HITMEN ARE PREPARED

[@asterliketheflower6060]

Garbageboy Stinkman THANK GOD SOMEONE ELSE I mean I like her chest voice but when she gets up into head voice it just doesn’t sound right to me. I love her acting, but her singing doesn’t really do much for me.

[@gabisrluna]

meanies :( jk

[@belleanndm]

note before watching: if darren isn’t here, i WILL throw hands edit after watching: i’ll settle for 11

[@burnbunnie]

as always this channel said AJ Holmes Rights and I am so happy.

[@picklesthewise]

On the one hand, Clark, Britney and Jamie are so much higher on my own personal list. On the other hand, AJ and Brian deserve the world and you gave it to them. 👍

[@liammoonsamy6523]

Damn I was atleast hoping to see Jeff I get that Jeff's higher notes are playful and fun to suit the joke and when it's over-done it gets a bit annoying But I swear ... in some songs where he uses his regular tone or lower tone such as Orphan at 33 (Twisted) or Worlds at Stake - Reprise (Trail to Oregon) Then I'd consider him with the likes of Dylan

[@cosmicafflictions4970]

This video had so much lesser-known Starkid representation and i am HERE FOR IT.

[@ava8779]

brian holden is the DEFINITION of charisma

[@aoife8977]

Yes!!! I'm in full stanning mode for Curt right now and no one else is so thank you!

[@inerciasart]

Curt is THE FCKING BEST I loved him in spies are forever and when I saw he was in the cast of Black friday I lost my mind, I missed him so much ;-;

[@aoife8977]

@@inerciasart He's so cool!!!! His voice is incredible, he's a crazy good actor and he's a certified dancing icon (I mean did y'all even see One More Shot?) An absolute hero

[@radxianixe]

@@aoife8977 his moves in spy dance tho, i love him so much

[@ilo8448]

that clip of if I believed gets me every time, dylans voice, the pure *emotion* behind the words just makes me tear up every time I watch/listen to that song

[@artycorp.9230]

*sees meredith"* um yes, I see you're a man of culture as well. but no joke my sexuality is Meredith Stepien Edit: It has come to me attention that my sexuality is also Alex Paul and Tiffany Williams, thank you

[@Maidenofmine]

So happy Curt and Jon got put on here because they are both underrated as singers (for different reasons) but I love both of them so thank you for knowing what's the truth.

[@yeee9368]

while I agree that everyone who is on this list should be on there, I‘am kinda sad Jeff Blim isn‘t on there. in my opinion he has a very wide range, a lot of charisma and a very unique and oustanding voice. but I know that this is your opinion and I respect that

[@DestinysKittenStudios]

Okay, when you said Corey Dorris wasn't as good as some other people. Which is ok lol, but did you hear him in MAMD he killed it.

[@dimitra_k]

You should change your name to "Brian Rosenthal Appreciation Videos" (not that I'm complaining he deserves it)

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

I mean Lyle The Water Aquatic Guy was a character Brian played on COD (and that’s also my profile pic) so for those in-the-know it basically already is (also I wanna trick people in and then convert them to BriRo stans and that wouldn’t work if I was too obvious about it you know)

[@dimitra_k]

@@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy a genius strategy I must admit it has already worked with me

[@radxianixe]

@@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy ^^ i'd say same but i've always been a brian stan

[@statusflynt3859]

@@radxianixe Same

[@hannathemelon1614]

BROSENTHAL AT HIS RIGHTFUL PLACE

[@emilywines6793]

Honestly, Corey is my favorite singer in Starkid. His belt, although it’s not perfect, has so much passion in it. Pays to be an Animal is just...amazing vocally.

[@olivianetjes4363]

Brian and Aj are AMAZING

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

Facts!

[@sophie7780]

YES some jamie burns recognition!! her chorn solo is iconic

[@inerciasart]

Jamie Burn is DEFINETELY one of my faves. And I'm so glad I wait til the end of the video and I saw the joke... (And this videos are making my quarentine [still don't know how to write that, he] 100000 times better, thank you ;^;)

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

Did you know that the word quarantine comes from the Black Death when the city of Venice would keep people on the ships in the harbour for 40 days before allowing them on land to make sure they weren’t sick, originally quaranta giorni (translation: forty days)? So if someone wants to come near you, you can now tell them that and they will surely be bored into giving you your space.

[@inerciasart]

@@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy I didn't know that! :o I knew it came from 40 (bc in spanish, my mother lenguage, 40 is cuarenta and quarantine is cuarentena, they sound similar) but I didn't know the story. How cool :o

[@abby4034]

I love the Brian Rosenthal appreciation this channel brings!!!

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

Always.

[@statusflynt3859]

@@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy We will never forget Rosenthal

[@michiyaslana5974]

"OKAY HERE GOES" "Just kidding, here's more Dylan" I like you.

[@hunterramsden5784]

Did my girl Rachael dirty. She deserved a very high placement. She’s amazing

[@deedvies]

curt appreciation makes me so happy

[@jessicarose605]

love love love that you included alex paul. she was amazing and ngl i have seen nothing of her other than in twisted but i think she is absolutely wonderful and deserves way more credit also love tiffany williams voice its so unique same with jamie burns shes a great vocalist and she executed "chorn" so well i also love clarke baxtresser but he does primarily singing so i mean youd expect him to be really good curt mega. what a guy. i really hope we see more of him because hes amazing and brain rosenthal is amazing and i want to see so much more of him. i know spies are forever technically isnt starkid but thats just one example of how amazing he is you really gave some spotlight to a lot of underapprecieated singers great list great job

[@Kristiekins2]

See “Our Doors Are Open” bumped Corey up for me but you make some good points.

[@katsomething3591]

Honestly hands down Kim should be higher she has an amazing falsetto and belt aLso she’s classically trained and you can really hear that in her voice🤷‍♀️

[@lizr.3650]

Yeah, even as someone who knows little to nothing about singing I can hear that she sounds like Idina Menzel. She should be higher on the list for that alone

[@darcydeangelis6136]

In this house we stan Brant Cox everyone forgets about him but he's so good in Starship

[@smathened]

Honestly- Brolden isn’t the best singer in Starkid. But god knows he is my favorite, and in my personal top 5 best singers. He has so much personality, and his tone is so beautiful. I need him in more musicals- his role as Junior gives me L I F E. So I honestly would’ve put him way higher. I do really appreciate the fact Curt and AJ are so high. Be the Hero from Flop Stoppers is one of my favorite songs- nah, things- in the universe. And spies are forever for Curt. Spies are Forever is one of my favorite shows of Starkid and TCB. Curt is amazing. So I love this rating, I just want Brolden higher.

[@Starkidfan27]

couldn't have said it better myself. Brian is just...an AMAZING singer/ actor

[@bxby_doll6796]

honestly curt would be top three for me but that’s just because i tried replicating his range when i started T bc it’s sung from the chest while not being suppppppper deep or high- it’s like mid range for a guy and singing his parts deadass helped me get my voice more masc before my voice even dropped. curt man makes me happy and he’s an amazing actor and i love him

[@bobchrine7793]

this video is such a vibe and I appreciate all of this brian rosenthald appreciation but just a question, am I the only one who is in love with joe walker’s voice? like he’s my favorite starkid and his voice is the main reason aside from his acting. like I love that man.

[@josephineliebman5839]

Yay I get a roll of toilet paper!

[@zbotello1439]

I was disagreeing with some of you choices until I saw the top 3. After that everything made sense.

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

Made sense in a good way or a bad way?

[@zbotello1439]

Lyle The Water Aquatic Guy good way 😊

[@tash7829]

Brosenthal and Lauren both read my comments in a live stream once and I don't think I've ever been more happy ngl

[@allicat994]

now THIS is jamie burns inclusion!!! every ranked video I see leaves her out but she's amazing

[@jont6942]

I wanna see way more of Kim in the future.

[@mali-ze5ob]

WHEN I REWATCHED TGWDLM, LET IT OUT CAME ON AND WENT "JON MATTESON V O I C E" OH SHIT ITS BEAUTIFUL

[@stp82]

As someone whos been following you on Tumblr fir a good amount of time i was not at all surprised by anything on this list

[@LyleTheWaterAquaticGuy]

I’m nothing if not extremely predictable.

[@victoriacazottes8725]

I was rly suprised that jeff blin wasn't on the list considering u love charisma (no hate, loved this list😊)

[@thegracefulbrowngazelle6035]

I have such a bias towards Joey its ridiculous but I noticed his singing in Wagon on Fire and he instantly became one of my favorite singers but my favorite singer in general in Starkid. But definitely some other personal favorite voices and/or performances are Corey, Tiffany and Rachel (Paint Me in Firebringer is cute af)

[@paige7501]

Bonnie and AJ recognition, I think I'm in love

[@SeaSparklesLP]

11:36 forget the singers’ charisma. this video’s is off the charts

[@sourpatchstarkids]

here it goes: just kidding it’s another clip of Dylan honestly? Blessed

[@LoonyTunes]

I saw someone in the comments say that Kim has done opera and I was like "ah yes, this makes sense" I don't much like her singing either, especially in Take Me Back, she's too high pitched and dramatic for my liking but knowing she's an opera singer makes all that make perfect sense

[@rachellee3451]

Putting AJ and Brosenthal ahead of Dylan was a bold move and I am 100% HERE FOR IT

[@mangowaters2370]

I watched this video because when I watched your top 40 starkid songs I was like "this is absolutely an AJ stan" and I was right

[@endeavoursofvic]

This is so pleasing to me ♥ Brian (R.), AJ and Curt are probably my faves and they rarely get the praise they deserve. Also Brant being mentioned at all makes me so happy - I'm instantly in a better mood whenever i see/hear him. LOVE the list

[@irenanovotna364]

So much appreciation for Clark? And Curt? And Brian? IN ONE VIDEO? YES PLEASE!!!

[@ReddCrystal]

GIMME MY TOILET PAPER But in all seriousness even though his singing isnt that good at times, Joey is an amazing starkid and tin can brother, and I approve of his placement here. Also I need an excuse to fanboy about Joey more.

[@radxianixe]

that last part is 100% m e (except i'm a girl)

[@shelbybrasfield996]

Let it Out before BF was my favorite starkid song and so I'm biased as a massive Jon stan

[@mollypocrass4562]

Yes, JON. But Inevitable for me

[@tinyrat275]

“If you guessed great charisma you win a roll of toilet paper” 😂

[@Prinxiety]

Joeys in my top 10 starkid singers I love him so much and I love his voice!

[@Johanna-hw9gn]

So nobody's even talking about Jeff not being on the list? Ok...I'll just go cry in my room

[@adamsapple8272]

I actually twitched when I saw Joey wasn't top 5 at least but that's just because Joey is to me what Brosenthal is to you. But I actually completely agree with most of this list and Brosenthal is actually my number 2 edit: the last frame made me cackle, thank you for being my favourite starkid fan account on youtube

[@happyasasquirrel4681]

Brosenthal and Joey are my favorites. Thus, Just A Movie and Apocalyptour Listen to Your Heart are the best things that have ever existed.

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@Lyle The Water Aquatic Guy I have to say thank you for using "When My World's At Stake" for Rachel Soglin. It's, objectively, her best Starkid Song and nobody ever uses it when they rank Rachel Soglin.

[@madi-dk8vh]

guess who just won a roll of toilet paper?? 😎

[@jillianmann4474]

I LOVE CURT SO MUCH BDURBEIEB I wish this video had included tcb as well because DAMN spies are forever is amazinggg!!!

[@haileykukral5444]

I love A.J Holmes with my whole heart. That man has such a unique and beautiful voice. The reason I think this is because of the Twisted demo of the song “Power in Me” because FUCK. He is another level of powerful in the song.

[@jeffdonuts4411]

YOU ARE RIGHT FOR PUTTING BROSENTHAL FIRST YOU'RE DOING GOD'S WORK AND AJ I SWEAR WE ARE THE SAME PERSON edit: fuckin hearing brosenthal singing missing u made me freakin cry its my favorite starkid song for a reason but ICON

[@RainbowDemon]

4:40 im also sure as Kendall gets older as, EVEN NOW, she is STILL younger than the original Starkid members were when they found it, that her voice will only grow and be honed.

[@jont6942]

I really like Alex’s acting but both times in that where she goes up to the high note from the clip it sounds flat, maybe it was written that way but I feel like that wouldn’t make sense?

[@anikathu]

It sounds better on the soundtrack, so she was probably just moving a lot and had less breath.

[@jont6942]

Anika T Yea you’re probably right

[@reny6141]

5:55 I forgot how much the American way slaps Holy shit

[@cutelionfish7104]

The order is a bit weird, but on the other hand, I understand that it is almost impossible to create a ranking list of Starkid's best singers. And I'm glad Jamie Burns got to the top ten, she's amazing.

[@andreaweasley]

okay you made me laugh here 11:37 Honestly Britnay's voice gives me chills every time, wish she sang more in avpsy btw I've been following your videos and I love your editing!

[@anni2539]

Okay but my favorite Jaime clip is her singing Not Alone during the Apocalyptour like- WOW SING IT JAIME But anyways, your opinions are *very very* valid

[@mikeykeatonfan2114]

I stan Tiffany Williams, Jamie burns, and Rachel Soglin appreciation 😤

[@orls216]

I can mostly agree with this apart from the fact that Joey and Lauren should be higher. Otherwise I agree with this quite a lot👍

[@audreykw2761]

That spies are forever clip would be hella confusing/concerning if you didn't have context

[@not-so-happypappypatton]

When I first heard Alex’s voice, I immediately thought of a Disney character. I don’t know why, but it’s something about her voice. It’s so pretty 🥰 AND YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO DO ME WITH THAT SECOND CLIP OF DYLAN-

[@sabrinab7974]

When I saw Brian Rosenthal first I squealed with joy!!!

[@TheJuliana0901]

everything in this video makes absolute sense and your comments are utterly enjoyable

[@justarose]

‏‪7:12‬‏ The one issue i have with lauren is the way she drops all character voice/accent the moment she needs to hit a note Like she's a gruff mexican/a young boy/a tough boss lady one moment and then her voice gets a super vulnerable and high pitched quality to it

[@WordyWooly]

For the charisma thing you mentioned: I'm in this musical theatre program where our main voice lessons are called "Acting Through Song". The focus is equal on vocal technique and expressing our character through what they sing. It's an essential part of musicals to be able to show your character not only when they speak, but also when they sing.

[@ciaraalice4419]

Yes!! No one ever talks about Brian Rosenthal, but he’s such an amazing performer. He has a beautiful tone, great technique, he’s a brilliant actor and has excellent stage presence!

[@daffyloubear]

The fact you said that you were also judging charisma and then didn't even have Jeff Blim in your ranking is so surprising to me! I love your take on this though 😄

[@chlewey1280]

see some singers are great musically, but the singers on your list are great in musical theatre. in musicals, the acting and charisma is just as important as the skill.

[@lulu_dodsworth]

i ligit got chills when Tiffany started singing

[@pinkestpink2627]

I'm a little mad for Joey being so low but i will calm down if you give me the toilet paper that I won

[@softlyems7284]

thank you some alex paul appreciation!! she’s so talented and i’m glad we heard more of her in homecoming

[@lattehottay3120]

just wanted to take this chance to say HOW MUCH I love your videos!! you have such a great editing style, and I really like that you add commentary. They're super bingeable, thank you for making them!

[@mollypocrass4562]

That fakeout with Dylan was hilarious

[@laurenchan4871]

i am loving the commentary ohmygod

[@suzannahe.h6596]

AJ RIGHTS!!!!!! thank you Lyle

[@corinnacougar881]

The plot might not have been everyone's preference, but whoever decides such things knew how to use the singers' voices in Firebringer. I don't think Starkid always makes the best choices with Lauren Lopez's voice, but she sounds lovely there.

[@shelbybrasfield996]

My only issue with this video is the lack of Jeff Blim. Some may not like his falsetto but I will die by it. I'm just listen to America's great again and tell me he isnt talented. Do it. I will fight you.

[@reausjenhoeseni6420]

He isn't talented

[@ForgeCD]

There's a part of me that's upset that Nick Lang is no where to be seen with his amazing falsetto

[@professorrock4698]

Ah yes, I know he doesn't think he's a great singer, but he sounds SO GOOD as Robin and adds so much to the music, I would love to hear more of him!