Starkid, "Days of Summer/Back to Hogwarts"

[@daviedarling]

those few notes at the beginning of Back to Hogwarts connect me more to Harry Potter than the actual Hedwig's Theme

[@wokeupnew]

same 🥺

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

AJ Holmes had just as much impact on the Harry Potter Fandom as much as John Williams does

[@Llou9589]

@@ezelfrancisco1349 I agree, but Darren Criss wrote this song though...?

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

@@Llou9589 Darren AND AJ wrote the songs but AJ is the one who did the instrumentals

[@Llou9589]

@@ezelfrancisco1349 Oh. Not really sure about the extent of instrumentation AJ did, but these songs in particular were written solely by Darren I think... I know for certain that for AVPM, AJ wrote Different As Can Be, Voldemort is Going Down, etc. then for AVPS all music was solely written by Darren. I'm not sure if they directly collaborated in any one song in AVPM. I think it's apparent in the music style though; AJ Holmes' songs are more....musical theater-y, whereas Darren's are more pop.

[@Stephanie-nl9mi]

Oh my gosh Darren fawning over Cedric when he sings is fantastic

[@ruby6348]

it is probably the best part of the video along with the tackle

[@Sina-dv1eg]

Tyler Brunsman: Cho Chang! Audience: *Explodes with applause*

[@banana-xj6yk]

WE LOVE TYLER IN THIS HOUSE

[@jaedensballom7915]

Audience: *dies*

[@williamstarck6863]

I don't FIND that to be surprising at all.

[@etherealkivfx]

@@williamstarck6863 XD

[@dmarti11235]

This video is clearly fake. Everyone knows Lupin can't sing....

[@stashanevermore6321]

+DavidMartin, Remember, hey, remember how Hermione can't draw? She can't draw!

[@alysmmaia3208]

+Stasha Nevermore Oh yeah! Hermione can't draw! Hermione can't draw! Hermione cannot draw! She always reads books and she cannot draw! Hermione cannot draw!

[@MD-ww1wz]

Junior can sing! Junior can sing! Junior can sure sing! He only smokes pot and he can sure sing, blowing up shit with his how to sing book!!!

[@q_thebanshee]

I...I'm Remes Lupin!

[@ju1905]

BUT HERMIONE CAN'T DRAW

[@iamnowchristine]

Dylan Saunders can hold that note forever! Why? Because he is epic win! Gotta love everyone on that stage!

[@Theordoreqaz]

The look of defeat on Brian's face when joe starts singing....

[@tinyjamss]

when lauren does the bouncy jump dance like if u agree

[@JordanVanRyn]

I love how everyone in Stakid just acts like one big family.

[@aphmaueditz696]

On the scale between 1-10, (1 being terrible and 10 being awesome opossum) I would give it an 8. Well maybe I should give it an 8.5. 9.8 at the most because there is always room for improvement.

[@beckeratlas]

Maybe a 9 3/4?

[@Rebs26]

No one can be as perfect as me that’s why I’m holding out for 10 because I’m worth it!

[@legomyeggo7471]

I couldn't hear them that well because of the kpop equivalent fans in the audience. I only really heard dumbledore's draco's and cedric's part

[@TanyaUchiha]

Every single time that u watch these performances, when Darren first tackles Joe and starts singing, I just can't stop smiling!!! No matter what is going in around me I just get this happy warm feeling seeing Darren back where he belongs.

[@YoureShameless2009]

I love how Darren and Dylan are fangirling over Tyler when he starts singing! :D

[@gabbygirlxoxo24]

Did anyone else hear "Take your top off!" during the scuffle. Whoever said that, you are a hero.

[@albertesolveigbkgaardmorte9356]

look at darrens cute jumps when he finally sings

[@blubikbeneenvis276]

Alberte Solveig Bækgaard Mortensen tbh he is effing cute the entire perfomance

[@picdraws2506]

Darren there just completely rocking out

[@DaniellaTsang]

Lupin CAN sing!

[@laniegirl28]

When they do "Back to the place where our story begins" at 9:34, I just love their harmonies. Gosh, I love these guys. What I would've given to see them live. Especially to see some of the other original AVPM castmates.

[@dreamjinx40]

Whoa! The screams for Tyler! I'm glad that Darren's not the only StarKid that gets those kind of screams.

[@cm_0011]

3:34 HAHAHA DARREN JUST TACKLES HIM. 6:47 I am crying at Darren in the background omg This is the best video ever omg, especially Darren just kills me, and Joey too!!!

[@mollypocrass4562]

archeyangel1 Harry Potter is defeating Voldemort again

[@iamnowchristine]

Does anyone else agree that the looks on everyone's faces when Dylan Saunders starts singing are priceless?

[@loulou6334]

Darren tackling Joe is everything

[@Katrinioni]

Tyler's smile glowing in the dark as usual :D

[@et-y6059]

I honestly love avpm more than the official stuff

[@arandomuser9459]

Same.

[@bitsandpiecesofbeauty2124]

That acapella makes my cry every time. If I was in this, on my last show, I wouldn't even be singing it, I'd just be crying.

[@TheRebelHufflepuff]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate Darren's reaction to Tyler's appearance? Gold.

[@hestolehisnose]

8:28 BRIAN KISSED DYLANS HAND. OH GOD. I'M DYING. XD

[@grrr3ml1n69]

DARREN JUST TACKLED HIM PART WAY THROUGH THE SONGGGGG GVHGFCFGDCHV 🤣

[@sassykassi9]

after watching all of glee and then watching darren perform live like this, his mannerisms when he performs never change. he has the same presence in glee as he does on stage; the way he walks and moves while performing, it's exactly the same

[@camillerasch6245]

Kass.Darn I think performing is where he steps out of character. He seems to always have so much fun on stage. Even when he's doing high energy songs in glee he really gets into it

[@jm.bojanjac]

Kass.Darn it’s the headbops hun

[@G4merFre4ks]

Why the hell can I not find that hidden Swimming pool curse you Hogwarts!!!

[@AkiZora]

Maybe if you ask the room of requirement...

[@porcupinenoodles1770]

Thanks HERMIONE

[@nmodrow1]

Russell Hubright because its a joke.

[@lulilee4152]

Russell Hubright Isn't it in the prefects' bathroom though?

[@tsubakiblossom]

Go to the Room of Requirement.

[@chinupprincess8156]

lauren just casually kinda dancing at the start behind the behind the microphone

[@ezravandermeer972]

I'm crying... I'd have loved to be there.

[@rebecca0liverx]

SAME

[@Jill-ed7ev]

Loes van der Meer de struggle van Nederlanders...

[@ezravandermeer972]

Jill Ostermeier Oh mijn god ja. Ze moeten echt een world tour doen!

[@VinkPepijn]

Loes van der Meer DIT!

[@justaperson9754]

Same

[@ISwishAndFlick]

I love seeing Darren so happy and back with all the Starkids! I love him on Glee, but I really miss him being with the team. This made my heart happy!

[@elderflower2133]

The fucking JOY radiating from this vid is infectious.

[@rosetaffner3620]

Dylan's got some major pipes.

[@sleepwalkingrace]

darrens little head shake on the dramatic down beat is sooo adorablee

[@ThoseBoyBands]

This is my favorite live version of this song!!

[@underscore3836]

did meredith ever stop jumping in Get Back to Hogwarts?

[@ForeverDegenerate]

underscore3836 Does Meredith ever stop jumping period? ;)

[@bethreid9444]

underscore3836 haha period

[@MakeItMagical27]

Dylan's voice is just guhhhh I melt.

[@maryaquino4375]

3:34 Totally gonna watch that in slow motion

[@njcg3658]

You can literally hear it

[@banana-xj6yk]

THE ABSOLUTE HYPE OVER TYLER. ICONIC IS THAT BRITNEY??? OH MY GODGSHAGSUSH I LOVE HER

[@kyliekeller2147]

i legit started crying when tyler came out wtf

[@wakataka99]

official count for how long welcome lasts : 18 seconds (starting at 8:19)

[@vivibangtan0613]

BEST FANDOM EVER!!!!!! AND BEST MUSICAL EVER!!!!

[@marwak7581]

alright that's it. fav ever starkid performance hands down

[@paulafleites5771]

It´s hard to believe that ythey have 20-somthing, they act like kids look at Lauren on 3:37 And she is 28. But I love them for that. 7:19, look at Joey on the left

[@clairelittman388]

Paula fleites Ahah I know I’m replying SUPER late but Joey in the background made me laugh so hard!

[@dizzyapple95]

You can see how much they love having Darren there and how much he loves being with them

[@abbyc6283]

I can't help but feel giddy when I watch this...😊

[@turttlehp]

right? Like i am laughing at myself!

[@pottylottie547]

I am smiling so much right now i would kill to have been there

[@jemcat99]

Absolutely perfect. I'd love to go to a show like this.

[@acapellagirl24]

I was at this show and I just noticed that Darren said "Brian can't even sing" and it just made my life! Thank you so much for putting these up!

[@camilalorenzo1191]

i solemnly swear i'm not crying, you are

[@starkidiva]

MY EAR EXPLODED WHEN TYLER CAME ON why do i always wear headphones while watching this?

[@hummelchen4]

I love how the audience is such a big part of this whole performance :) It's jut so clear that we all loved one thing in the first place, before Glee before Starkid and it was Harry Potter!

[@paolarosete7131]

I'm watching this just getting excited for homecoming

[@GiaHunt99]

I wish Starkid would come to the UK - this looks so fun!!

[@nickilow119]

Love seeing how happy Darren is back with Starkid. Once a Starkid always a Statkid :)

[@paperwitch83]

all of them on one stage with THIS song, I teared up, not gonna lie. Love them all so damn much!

[@Bionic3333]

Starkid makes me feel the proud/happy/sad/we-made-it feelings that I didn't get when I graduated. I'm just so freaking proud and happy for them.

[@JessAnn26]

darren in the background being a goofball!!

[@shellkathleen2253]

8:40 Lauren's face when Dylan trips on her 😂

[@amityislandchum]

So was Tyler Brunsman just backstage for the whole concert, just to come out for his 2 lines? Lol

[@chikowashere]

That crowd was totally awesome

[@rub97EW]

Lauren sings so beautifully !!!

[@iSayiSaid]

Starkids are the most beautiful people in the world. I'm convinced.

[@Dana7]

I think i lost my voice watching this from fangirling so much :3

[@misscloud96]

i love how Darren is just rocking out on Days of Summer!

[@jihsu]

Better bet ur ass I'm still cryig about this in 2017 THE NOSTALGIA FKGOTKRKF

[@rhiahill2983]

Woah. Does Meredith remind anyone else of a perfect Tonks?!

[@Zoey4223]

this video gets me so hyped

[@Leftfordead05]

Aw Darren and Lauren's voices together. They sound amazing. I love how even when they are singing together i can pick out everyone's voices.

[@guidecfk]

No matter how many times i see this video or other videos of this song when Darren's with them, the tackle makes me laugh every. single. time.

[@ollikenmaisey]

this makes my heart explode with happiness

[@darrencrissbliss]

That's why I love Starkid. Because Tyler, for example, he came to the show to sing this one line, just to be with his friends for a little while. I just... I think it's awesome

[@rls9009]

omg i love this! i kept rewatching that tackle that Darren gave Joe =) hilarious!

[@OHHndCEE]

I swear when Tyler came out the crowd made a louder noise than that whole concert did put together. I was so happy it was for someone other than Darren

[@StarkGleekPotterhead]

I cried. Man. I tear up at this song (days of summer) when I watch the musical. But I cried watching this. Just it gives me so many emotions.

[@PerformingIIsMyLife]

Darrens reaction when Tyler comes on stage

[@rls9009]

Angels cry and laugh out of pure joy whenever Dylan sings =)

[@jennilocke]

Damn, Starkid shows are fuckin lit

[@katieismyname12]

Here is what I am feeling, written as best as possible: IBSDKJHBSKFVSDKUVFKUAVDFVAEIUEVVJHDVBKAJSVDFKJAVSDKJFVASKJDVHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@rebecca0liverx]

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY I LOVE THEM

[@mugglesarecooltoo]

I have to go see them sometime.

[@catgraeme2556]

this makes me cry.. I LOVE YOU STARKID!!

[@ilurvsharrypotter]

This makes me so happy

[@chouchou778]

sad that she left, I loved her!

[@30SecondstoMars6194]

I love the cheers Tyler got when he started singing :)

[@lillylou96]

This will forever bet favourite performance by them ever

[@shamidkpzd]

Bless you and your amazing camera! I literally squealed out loud when Prince Tyler came out! And it's funny how lost Darren is when they're dancing since he hasn't been around to practice with them. XD They all look like they're having so much fun. It makes me happy. Excuse me while I get emotional. *sniff*

[@popcornzoe]

"DARREN LOOK OUT!" *Steals his part*

[@chikowashere]

I'm finding whoever disliked this, and I'm hitting them with a Jellylegs jinx.

[@Sina-dv1eg]

I'm gonna cast Alohomora and Lumos on them.

[@elengruffydd5103]

yeah!!

[@jamielynn658]

IM IN A RAGE

[@angelsubliminals2543]

Right there with ya!

[@Sububi198]

they could just Un-Jellify

[@njcg3658]

Darren just singing his heart out like mad 😂 Then his heart drops when he is not allowed to sing his song He gets enough of it Just thinks.... will I get in trouble for doing this..... OH WHO CARES THIS IS ENOUGH (RUGBY TACKLES him) Oh great I can’t sing while wrestling..... ummm great he got the point Let’s show that idiot how it’s really done Later...... OH COME ON!!!!!! Nooooooo Cedric...... (doesn’t know that he is his “Heavenly Father”)

[@phoenixflare2380]

Starkid has a lot to thank Lauren for, I've bought most of the Firebringer album and about to buy the Space Tour DVD just because she's amazing in them XD

[@hero99741]

I love how Darren acts when Tyler comes on stage!

[@samanthadynamite2967]

HOW IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT HOW BRITTNEY AND JAMES CAME OUT TOO??

[@Harrypottergirl879]

"Darren look out" "You Jerk!"

[@classicalheroes8910]

so much serotonin in this video

[@miadurham39]

this is totally awesome

[@iceangel108]

Awww Tyler. He is amazing, but Darren's reaction to him singing is just too much! XD I miss the whole Starkid team together like this

[@Kelso016]

Dang Dylan you hold that note

[@brettbair8245]

I f not for so many screaming fans, this would be the best video on KZbin! Unfortunately, nothing is perfect... like me.

[@notasuperhero9096]

That's why I'm holding out for a 10... because I'm worth it.

[@bigtimesuperfanisi]

me and my sister are going to leaky con this summer and we're gonna see them, we hav spent about half an hour crying about how happy we are i relly hope darren comes!!!!! wonder what we'll be like on the actual day?...