✨Starkid Innit BTS!!✨ Part 2: Feeling VERY prepared in a fun old church!

Here's part 2!!!! Surprise- there will be 3 videos!!! Once I got to the 20 minute mark and hadn't even touched performance day, I decided it was time to split this video into 2! Part 3 will be coming soon, I promise!!!
This big old church was so fun to rehearse in!!
I think that's really all I have to say!!!
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[@manja1714]

I will never get over the forgotten song medley. It is so so funny and genius 😭🙏🏻

[@shesalilsapphicokay]

Growling Jaime FTW. 🤩

[@EmDoesNotExist]

I NEED IT ON SPOTIFY IM SO SRS

[@MerediddyS]

Hehe thank you!!

[@LaunchpadVGM]

that rendition of "get in my mouth" has me believing the next starkid concert should take every single song down the octave. the starkid *letting our shit hang* tour

[@NataliaNal]

I know! Especially since Jeff so often sings so high - not complaining, I love his voice, but this was pure gold

[@MerediddyS]

He surprised us all with that!!

[@Stacey-kl8cy]

My jaw dropped when he sang that low and deep. 😮😂

[@Sakuura]

Meredith, I cannot thank you enough for giving us this fun insight to the behind-the-scenes. All of your hard word paid off, you were all incredible! ❤

[@seanmcmurphy4744]

I've never seen anyone have so much fun rehearsing!

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!!

[@Tall_child9320]

Seeing Lauren doing the back on top choreo backstage during the show was so cute and amazing!!!

[@summerh1059]

Agreed !! Was so cute

[@MerediddyS]

I knowww I'm so thankful she did it!

[@MegaTigger98]

The forgotten songs medley was everything! Corey especially killed it! I'm glad you had such a good time in London, hopefully that means you guys will be back soon!

[@MerediddyS]

Yeah Corey really went all out!!!

[@thehiddenswimmingpool]

Everyone being in awe when Clark sings is so real honesly, same.

[@MerediddyS]

I know he's TOO GOOD

[@keepsmiling15]

Lauren full dancer girl vibes with her jumper constantly half on 😂

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe

[@freetaco3520]

You singing hermione can’t draw in cursive might be the highlight of the show for me😂

[@MerediddyS]

Omg!! Haha thank you!

[@WhedonianPotterhead]

In the matinee Jeff played it so well I thought he had no clue about the Happy Birthday bit!

[@ForeverDegenerate]

Ditto. I was 100% convinced that Jeff had no idea they were going to do that.

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe he's a good actor!!

[@bageltrails]

a part 3 too?! we are so lucky

[@MerediddyS]

Couldn't fit it all in 2 vids!!

[@Novaa-ld3xh]

Drove 30 mins to the nearest primark that had the pj set in stock and I'm so happy I have apiece of (unofficial) starkid merch :)

[@niamhs6042]

I wanted them but they're all gone near where I live :(

[@seanmcmurphy4744]

By the way, every time someone buys one of those, Lauren gets $300

[@KinzleySnow]

⁠@@seanmcmurphy4744getting that meme money I see

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehehehe welcome to the club

[@jaroddraycounty]

"You're Weak" lol top notch husband ribbing. After this video ended my cheeks are killing me from smiling the entire time.

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe thank you for watching!

[@rh_401]

Thank you for showing us your behind the scenes footage from StarKid Innit, it looks like you guys had such a blast during rehearsals. I hadn’t watched Ani prior to StarKid Innit because I’ve never watched Star Wars itself, but after hearing “Back On Top” at the show, I’ve had the whole album on repeat! It’s such a bop!

[@NataliaNal]

It is! And Ani is also fun (says me, a person who also knows pretty much nothing about Star Wars)

[@MerediddyS]

It's so good!!

[@evaggeliametaxaki5093]

"Break your fucking neck!" I'm dying laughing 😂😂😂 can't wait for part three!

[@manja1714]

"Move your fucking head" - Brian Holden, some years ago

[@evaggeliametaxaki5093]

@@manja1714 immediately attacking Lauren and Jaime afterwards 😂

[@manja1714]

@@evaggeliametaxaki5093 there is a compilation on KZbin that's called "Brian Holden being so done with everyone especially Lauren and Jaime" and its 10/10

[@evaggeliametaxaki5093]

@@manja1714 I've seen it! It's amazing and so so funny

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe she knows how to get us pumped!!

[@keikustar]

the forgotten song medley was soooo funny. i almost peed my pants when brian started singing jumper. also, you said on stage that you think back on top might be the best song ever and i really have to agree

[@MerediddyS]

It's the best!!

[@Totallyawesomemegagirl]

Saw the matinee and lemme tell you, IT WAS AMAZING AND I ENJOYED EVERY SINGLE MOMENT AND I MET SO MANY FRIENDS AND IM SO HAPPY THAT YOU CAME TO LONDON! PLEASE COME BACK!!!

[@MerediddyS]

Yay!! Thank you for coming!!

[@quintonapollo]

I think it’s crazy that they put “hermione can’t draw” (an unforgettable ear worm of a song) in the forgotten songs medley but nothing from Ani (their most underrated show imo)

[@MerediddyS]

We did Back On Top!! I agree Ani has the most underrated music and the BEST song!

[@kitkat23210]

Joey working a camera is like letting a four year old make movies on their moms phone

[@michaeldemocko443]

I love it when Brian dances. Has he had formal training? Or is he just an exceptionally good mover?

[@MerediddyS]

He's just an incredible dancer!!! I love seeing him dance!!

[@quirrelmorts]

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this and I’m very glad there will be another part!

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!!

[@Storming_edits]

Opened with Highschool is killing me?! This is gonna be great

[@Draztikus]

it was

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe

[@moonbeam_artz]

It's amazing to see the thought and dedication put into the show from everyone! Plus, seeing it all come together in the end, the show was truly special, thank you for all the memories💖🫶🏼

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!!

[@virtamittamuuntaja]

It looks like y'all are having so much fun in the rehearsals, thank you for capturing some moments for us! Also, wow that rehearsal room has lots of bits and bobs in it, there's so much interesting stuff to look at behind you all. Every time I rewatch the video, I find something new in the background.

[@MerediddyS]

It was such a cool space!!

[@Bethiestarkid99]

Omg I LOVE how supportive you all were when you were listening to each others songs!! You definitely need to come back to the UK ✨

[@MerediddyS]

I hope we do!!

[@charlottetaylor4880]

i was waiting for a "Satan is a real man" when arriving at the church

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe

[@JC-mq7kb]

the way Lauren wears her sweatshirt, though......as a life long hoodie aficionado; I've never considered the half on, half off as an option. I'll have to give that go.

[@MerediddyS]

It's her thing these days!

[@wiebki]

Yes! I'm sick and miserable, this is exactly what i need ❤

[@MerediddyS]

Awww I hope you feel better!

[@JustALilHuman]

Back On Top was 🔥🔥🔥 watching yall have fun with it, and seeing Lauren doing the choreo in the wings was so cute

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe yes!!! I'm so glad we made her choreograph the whole song

[@oliviawilliams9831]

Also, a large portion of the songs in the forgotten medley are some of my favorite Starkid songs and frequently pop into my head 😂

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe I guess they aren't as forgotten as we thought!

[@hazelflwrs]

a part 3?? oh you’re spoiling us neredith!! thank you again for showing us all these bts bits 💓💓

[@MerediddyS]

Hehe couldn't fit it all in 2 videos after all!!

[@NataliaNal]

The Back on Top choreo was so fun! And you guys crushed it with the Forgotten Medley, all your performances were just peak professionalism and comedy. I totally understand your knees situation! Each time I saw all of you squatting I was thinking about how my knees would simply give up and I wouldn't be able to stand back up, so respect for doing that!

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for saying that! I'm not alone!!! #KneeProblems

[@RobinDragonryder]

The knees starting to crack loudly and hurt in your 30s is such a mood, it happend in rehearsal the other day and everyone stopped to look cuz it was so loud 😅 thanks so much for the behind the scenes!!!

[@niamhs6042]

I just realised I can learn choreography from these! I've been doing the back on top gestures since I saw it in real life

[@MerediddyS]

Oooo yay!!

[@Vanessa-uo6lt]

love the thumbnail lmao

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe I worked way too hard and long on that

[@abigailwebster2203]

meredith i have the exact same knee problem!! i’m a dancer and i had a big growth spurt in middle school which caused it for me. what i find helpful is riding my back and doing quad strengthening. let me know if this helps you at all :)

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you!!! I was planning to start doing squats regularly!! I gotta get these knees back!

[@Sousaphonishh]

I love that you did "Our Doors are Open!" Corey is amazing in that song!

[@MerediddyS]

He really is!!

[@lumpynoir]

I'm always so impressed at how quickly you all manage to pump out a show!!!

[@MerediddyS]

It was quick but we were well rehearsed for once!!

[@Isla-cf6kc]

Yayy been waiting for part 2! 💙💙💙

[@MerediddyS]

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[@marichatjestspoko4499]

I still can t belive I saw it in real life I mean concert

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for coming!!

[@shesalilsapphicokay]

4:05 LMAO, this moment is as funny to me in rehearsal as on stage 😂 thanks for posting Meredith -- hope y'all had fun in London babes!

[@MerediddyS]

We had so much fun!! Thank you for watching!

[@emilyclark8772]

Where’d you get your sunglasses? Also your “hermioneeEEEEE cannooOOOT draaAAAAAYYYWWW” is the hardest I’ve ever laughed

[@MerediddyS]

My sunglasses are so old at this point... if I were to guess, I'd guess Target?

[@shayne_has_landed2511]

When I was 14, we had to choreograph a dance in phy-ed and my friends insisted we do a squat and then stand up within like 5 seconds, and I knew I couldn’t do it, but I had to, and my knee ligaments snapped as I stood and fucked my knees up for months. Turns out I have a genetic collagen disorder and my knee joints are just genetically out of control ✌️. Despite what my mom and doctor told me when I was 14, it’s not at all about being weak, it’s that my ligaments don’t ligament the way they’re supposed to. I like to think of it like when people with normal knee function stand up, their knee ligaments are like “okay, we’re standing up now. Totally on board.”, whereas my knee ligaments go “oh wait oh shoot we’re standing up?! Wait hold on I got distracted- I wasn’t prepared…” I understand how uncomfortable it is to have everyone around you standing up quickly during a dance and your knees aren’t ready for it, but after years of prioritizing fitting in over my knees, I’d recommend to everyone with sad knees to take the time to stand up that your body needs, because rushing it can seriously damage your knees. I honestly would rather be the one that stands up too slow than the one that needed knee surgery because they stood up too fast. And as a disabled person in theatre, *please speak the fuck up when you can’t do something people are asking you to do*. (“Can’t do” encompasses “could do, but it would cause me pain, suffering, and/or distress”.) Theatre can be accommodating, and it’s pointless to suffer in silence when the people around you would be willing to accommodate you if you’d just ask. The theater is full of creative solutions. There is always a way to accommodate, and if anyone tells you there isn’t, you might have a legal case against them. Your health and safety comes before any cool dance, stage effect, or other theatre element.

[@MerediddyS]

Omg!! Thank you for sharing your experience!! That must have been so scary! But you're totally right- safety first!!

[@varinmackborander]

holy shit i cant believe i couldve seen this, god dammit... it looks SO FUN!! And i love how you guys chose songs we havent heard a lot on concerts already! Joey doing his sidekick song is awesome omg i laughed so hard

[@MerediddyS]

Hehe yay!

[@bstrgold]

when i was is SO beautiful.. like the lyrics?? tears

[@MerediddyS]

Agreed!!

[@rachelsinger1717]

Seeing you and Lauren sing Together again is so much fun! I was so surprised to see that there will be a part 3, getting a glimpse of you guys practicing is so cool but I can't wait to see clips of the actual shows too!

[@MerediddyS]

Yay! Thank you for watching!

[@emmataylor1354]

Thank you again for the BTS!! It was also so special to see you guys perform Back On Top, that song and the Ani soundtrack are some of my Starkid favourites

[@MerediddyS]

It's the best song!!

[@oliviawilliams9831]

It always feels like such a privilege to be allowed to see the behind-the-scenes moments of the shows, especially for those of us who aren't able to attend ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being so diligent with capturing all the effort and silliness of the rehearsals for us!

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!

[@bluesummer1004]

So interesting seeing the behind the scenes! That church rehearsal space is such a vibe!

[@MerediddyS]

It was so cool!!!

[@meeeeeemeeeeee]

this is exactly what i needed today 🙏🙏 thank you so much for these bts clips

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!

[@chloewhitmore4711]

Clark singing When I Was makes me so happy

[@MerediddyS]

It's so beautiful!!

[@starkidchickie928]

Was Clark playing all of this without music?? I swear his music stand is empty the whole video

[@quirrelmorts]

he had a screen on his lap

[@MerediddyS]

Hehe no he had music on an iPad! But he's still VERY good

[@Climbingcricketer]

Ahhh, that's what Corey's song was! Honestly couldn't hear it over all the cheering in the gods 😅. Still so happy I got to see you all though!

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for coming!!!

[@thatoneenby8859]

18:58 fun fact abt the monkfish (for like the 3 ppl who care lol), they are considered so ugly that fishermen cut off their heads before selling them, otherwise no one would buy them. So it's quite funny to see Jamie call them endearing, cause i think she might be the only person in the world to think that, but go Jamie !

[@MerediddyS]

Hehe wow thanks for the fun fact!!! I do care!!

[@TheLaneyShow]

I love Ani so much, I’m so happy that you guys did Back On Top!!! ❤ I love seeing you guys rehearse and goof around. Can’t wait for next week’s vlog!! 😊

[@MerediddyS]

It's the best song!!

[@sairence]

The birthday bit was sweet. Think there were a few of us with the same birthday in the audience that day. :D

[@MerediddyS]

Aww yay happy birthday!

[@Isla-cf6kc]

7:45 I love this so much 😂💀

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you!!!

[@thehiddenswimmingpool]

I think starkid underestimates the sheer amount and power of their UK fans

[@MerediddyS]

No underestimating here!!! I feel the power

[@nacho_girl]

You were so incredible haha! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for coming!

[@savahnah]

I still cannot believe I saw you guys live 🥹 It still hasn't sunk in somehow. Thank you guys a thousand times for coming to the UK it really was a phenomenal experience, after 15 (?!) years of following along with Starkid i had always hoped one day I'd get to see you live!!! I hope with how well the show sold that this may mean more on the horizon some time but I can certainly die happy knowing I got to see you!!! I also hope that you enjoyed your stay here! I know it was a short trip and a busy one because work but I hope London treated you well! ✨💚✨ That whole medley was so funny, your Hermione can't draw/lupin part was so good I absolutely lost it on Sunday. ALSO I was super not expecting an Ani song in SO GLAD you requested it it was such a great surprise!!! Me and the friends I went to your show with have known each other for a fair few years but we rarely get the chance to see each other because I'm up in Scotland and they're down in London so this was an even more special event because it brought us together and bonded us even more especially because I found out one of my friends favourite show is Starship like me! I also broke my no fast fashion rule to get the shirt although I had to wait till I got back up to Scotland because I ended up travelling home so early on Monday ;0; I was so scared they wouldn't have it but I got it! It's nice to have a wearable memento of such a great night. Thank you again for taking such a big trip across the pond and putting so much love and care into the show, the show was unforgettable and I absolutely went home barely being able to speak and hear from all the singing and shouting. Everyone did such an amazing job you're all so incredibly skilled and talented and while I know that from 15 years worth of proof it definitely brings it home when you get to see it in person. Also it was a little funny because obviously in general it was like oh hey those are those guys from the musicals I love but I also had a moment where I went that's Meredith and Brian from her vlogs!!! Your vlogs are such a part of my routine these past few years it was funny that my brain specifically got excited to see you both for extra reasons. Seeing Lauren constantly losing it over everyone's shenanigans is cracking me up so much. Also piano nap is incredibly relatable, I remember many years back when I was in college for production we used to nap in the costume store on slow days and we weren't having to contend with jet lag! Anyway I've written SO MUCH here oh no, I just wanted to express how much I appreciate y'all. And also how much I appreciate your vlogs and I'm going to try and comment more whenever I'm not a busy bee. ✨💚✨

[@savahnah]

OH and I forgot to say but if it makes you feel any better I've always had bad knees, I'm an ex dancer (ballet, tap, jazz and freestyle) of many many years and even as a teen my knees were a nightmare, hate kneeling, hate squatting I try and avoid any weightbearing on bent knee because it sucks xD

[@MerediddyS]

Awww thank you for sharing!!! And thank you for watching!! And thank you for sharing about your knees too- I'm not alone!!

[@grangerdisney4290]

COREY'S NOTE AT 14:43 WHERE DID THAT COME FROM

[@MerediddyS]

I know he really lets LOOSE!!

[@micheleabercrombie]

Thank you for weekly joy!!!

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!

[@KatieWillems]

6:48 "Woo! Crowd goes wild!" And we did!!!

[@MerediddyS]

🥰

[@summerh1059]

Joeys camera work is making me motion sick

[@MerediddyS]

Brian always does that stuff too!! Why do our husbands love flying around with cameras???

[@zaynamogus]

when i was has to be in my top 5 starkid songs

[@galaxydragon42]

Thank you for posting BTS, these videos are super fun and heartwarming

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!

[@OnePersonOneOpinion]

ah yes, my favorite starkid hit, jumper 😂😂😂

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehhe

[@lindsayglitters]

It brings me such imense joy to hear and see you and Lauren sing Together again ❤ I love that song so much (but where do you breathhhhheeee? 😅) Thanks for these vids! So fun to see the BTS!

[@MerediddyS]

It's VERY hard to find breath breaks!!! But it was so fun :)

[@Isabgio]

I love the little Bred, Gruelle & Spektr moment at 2:51

[@MerediddyS]

The trio is BACK

[@KinzleySnow]

Ok but Brian singing Jumper and continuing the bit? Priceless

[@MerediddyS]

🥰

[@ellenora]

❤

[@MerediddyS]

🥰

[@eliotsholmes]

ur bts vids give me life tysm for these!!!

[@MerediddyS]

Thank YOU!

[@marichatjestspoko4499]

Tell me Tomek is from poland pls, POLSKA GUROOOOM

[@MerediddyS]

He is!!

[@clairebradley5569]

Love seeing all of the behind the scenes content! Amazing video as always ❤

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you so much!

[@Stacey-kl8cy]

Totally feel you on the cracking knees. Mine sound like rustling crisp packets sometimes 😂

[@djannaanam]

Does anyone know if the meme money is accurate? Does it count for reposts too? Because I will happily repost on my story a million times and send it to everyone I know if it means they get money

[@EmDoesNotExist]

I cannot tell if you’re srs 😭

[@MerediddyS]

I wish!! No we get $0 for meme stuff unfortunately

[@XenaNemyt]

Thank you so much for these! So fun 😄💚💚💚

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!

[@EH-lt9wc]

I was smiling and laughing so much during this video that my brother was like "what the hell are you watching lol"...i'm in the process of indoctrinating him into the Starkid cult don't worry

[@MerediddyS]

Hehehe thank you!

[@MariaEverlasting]

Such a fun video! I laughed so much which I needed today ☺☺☺☺ So excited for part 3!

[@MerediddyS]

Hehe yay thank you for watching!

[@BeckyH1807]

This was so fun!! It looks like you guys had so much fun rehearsing!!

[@MerediddyS]

We did!!!

[@EricWalker-p7e]

11:57 is that a harpsichord that Corey is napping under? If so did Clark play it at all?

[@MerediddyS]

I think it was just a piano but I could be wrong! There were like 8 old keyboards and pianos in the room!

[@lm_2756]

Love these vlogs, it's so fun to see behind the scenes of this incredible show! 😊

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!

[@rosecoloredglassses1340]

Do you guys actually get $300 every time we share I don’t really wanna do the work today?

[@BekaBaker]

That would be nice! She was joking though :)

[@MerediddyS]

I WISH!!

[@gusngregg5127]

Lots of fun watching this. Thank you!

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching!

[@Jms_Hcy]

26:45 lauren just looks so confused

[@MerediddyS]

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