Pasek and Paul's "Part of a Painting" from EDGES sung by Colin Hanlon

This video is Pasek and Paul's "Part of a Painting" sung by Colin Hanlon from the song cycle EDGES. For more information about Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, sheet music, and their show EDGES, visit www.pasekandpaul.com

[@moretosee129]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that these Edges videos are back up!!!

[@broadwaydude2378]

I just got back from seeing him in Wicked...HE IS AMAZING! He has an awe-inspiring voice and PERFECT comedic timing, genuinely an amazing performer!!!

[@scifidoublefeature]

He was in I Love You Because... and he was amazing!

[@oompa37]

My favorite Pasek and Paul song!!!

[@andrewmena]

A brilliantly written/sung song.

[@broadwaydude2378]

@roseswindler He played Fiyero. Not in the original cast or anything, just the current touring cast. But he was really fantastic!

[@CanaldoAlvim]

There's a fortress on an island That's an hour south of Athens. In a little Grecian town I can't pronounce - So I won't try. And it looks like there's a castle that's Just floating on the water. And all around, the moss green mountains Poke and pierce the sky. The seagulls fly in circles Over cafes on the shoreline. And two or three stray dogs are sleeping Underneath the trees. The sun hides under clouds that coat The light in fainted purples. The current whipps the colored ships That see-saw in the breeze. This is the closest I've come to being A part of a painting. Like I fell in a well of pastel An artist dipped in while he drew. And I know, if I remember every detail, I can bring it home and paint it all for you. A girl waits at the harbor For a boy who went out fishing. He promised he'd return Before the final breath of day. As darkness comes without him And she leaves the dock behind her. His boat appears, he dries her tears And carries her away. This is the closest I've come to being Part of a painting. And although it was slow, now I know The kind of man I want to be. And I'm sure if I remember every detail, I can recreate this rendering of me. Sketches are never done. Portraits are never complete. Sometimes it takes time before You're back on your feet. But, now I know beauty. I understand peace. I found what I needed on the coast of Greece. I wanted some distance to chart the unknown. I needed to find my way on my own. But now, Finally I'm ready to let you be a part of my painting And I swear I'll be there and I'll share The things I've come to know as true. Nothing else matters unless you'll be apart of my painting, For the heart of my painting is you. There's a man who writes a letter To a lady back in Pittsburgh. He says he's coming home And that his trip is finally through. And though he's scared He signs it with "I love you, now and always." He won't delay - He'll start today And paint it all for you.

[@rose_river_]

goosebumps. enough said. : )

[@GBTDC]

Dear Pasek And Paul,

[@broadwaybaby243]

he has a gorgeous voice, and he aint bad to look at either ;)

[@pattiloach]

Thank you for this. For the writing. For a beautiful performance. "For now I know beauty. I understand peace." Beautiful. "I love you. Now ... and always." Who is the pianist?

[@thomasswayne]

goood stufff benj

[@broadwaydude2378]

@AaronRodgersIsHot I know! I got him to sign my poster after the show....He's so amazing!

[@Nick83115]

dat falsetto

[@AaronRodgersIsHot]

@broadwaydude2378 I just saw him tonight, he was great!

[@roseswindler]

@broadwaydude2378 I hate to ask this, because I should know... but who did he play in Wicked?

[@StormHowl]

I wonder how this song would turn out if it was put into a Disney film....