Vocal Coach Reacts | Ride the Cyclone: Space Age Batchelor Man

[@alyssarichards6319]

I think his breathing was purposeful because he was mute his entire life so he just sorta has a lot to say

[@singwithAshley]

Love that theory!

[@lucasrojers336]

@@singwithAshley There are only 6 singers in this musical! All of the people you've reviewed before this are completely carrying the ensemble for all of the other characters' songs. I think the fact that he sings perfectly in those confirms this theory! I love this musical so much.

[@Variwonder]

@@singwithAshley it's not a theory actually, Ocean states that she got Ricky into the choir even though he couldn't talk because "Accesibtly for all" then Ricky goes "Then I died" as this was after What the World Needs where she offended the entire choir.

[@alm2587]

@@Variwonder i think they meant the theory that that specifically is the reason for his breathing like that

[@siriusblackisgenderenvy]

​@@singwithAshley it's a character choice, it's been a while since I've seen the whole show, but I'm pretty sure he does that when he talks. He doesn't talk much but when he does it's excitedly about his passions so the breathing is part of his "nerdy, awkard" character

[@sundaesprites]

Funfact with Ricky's quick change Jane Doe also changes.Thats why shes absent after his change. Space Age Batchelor Man takes place right before the Ballad of Jane doe. When she is floating upside down they had to find a way to keep her skirt from flipping upside down too. She changes into a skirt with wires in it to keep it from falling after she disappares in this song.

[@daybreak8752]

It makes sense honestly- the entire choir does all the exercises and everything, but he’s never done it, he’s watched them all get trained but never done any of it himself since he was mute

[@singwithAshley]

A mute in a choir! How Intriguing!

[@daybreak8752]

@@singwithAshley Ocean mentions she fought for him to join out of inclusivity- but since when he was alive he couldn’t speak and he didn’t know sign language it was never clear if he wanted to join or if Ocean was just trying to look good by including him

[@laal67]

@@singwithAshley "accessibility for all" - Ocean O'Connell Rosenberg

[@spikey420]

@@laal67 and then I rode that rollercoaster... thanks.. -ricky Potts

[@mxrdersimulator]

i definitely think the breathing is a character choice! not just because ricky used to be mute, like somebody else mentioned, but because it sort of just suits his whole demeanour imo. he's sort of charmingly nerdy and strange, and the way he breathes when he sings just Makes Sense with the way he talks, for me. he has a few little monologues where he'll just rattle off some sci-fi jargon in this sort of excited tone of voice, and the way he breathes during those monologues and during this song, in my opinion, helps to sell how excited he is to finally be able to express himself verbally, after a whole lifetime of being ignored by everybody around him. so yeah, i think it's definitely a character choice! not every ricky actor performs this song this way, but a few do, and i think it adds something :]

[@gyokkers3774]

Ohhh I really see this now! Yeah I love it and I love this song, its my most played one from the musical :)))

[@mxrdersimulator]

@@gyokkers3774 according to spotify wrapped, my most played rtc song was... this song is awesome 😅 mischa is tied w ricky as my favourite character and i realised that singing along w tsia cheers me up, so i listen to it A Lot lmao

[@gyokkers3774]

@@mxrdersimulator omg that's great!! These songs cheer me up so easily so I can't help but sing

[@dangtuandung2423]

not just strange. He is fantasizing about having orgasm with cats so ... I don't know if it's strange but that also kind of explains the breathing fpr me😂

[@autismcreatureirl]

god ricky is SO me

[@coyotix]

I love how Ricky says "Oh my gosh, what have I gotten myself into?" while we're also thinking the same thing lmao. I say this with love, RTC is my favorite musical.

[@drezzoisdead]

After “what would you do in my place” he starts hyperventilating dramatically, and in certain parts the gasping doesn’t happen when it seems like it should. I’m 90% sure it’s a character choice

[@rivroyerr]

it is character choice

[@nayeontism]

Hey! Someone playing Ricky in a production here! The breathing is a character choice! He was mute for so long so after talking or singing he takes deep breaths because he isn’t use to it!

[@Pokiandi]

That's so cool! Hope you had fun as Ricky!!

[@coolkcroyale]

I just want you to remember that this song was literally between Talia and RIGHT BEFORE Jane Doe’s Balled! Watching the context definitely adds to the weirdness

[@singwithAshley]

It does! Thanks for telling me! I didn’t know that! Definitely is a weird story arch!

[@maxcollins4198]

I absolutely believe he does the heavy breathing on purpose for character choice, Ricky is just very excited he gets to share his stories and fantasies for once in his life and he wants to get everything out as fast as possible!! Love this song!

[@Worms4brains]

10:14 he is actually meant to sound similar to bowie!!! it’s way more obvious in the 2011 version but i’m guessing they decided to tone it down over time for some reason but i really love it

[@emberwoodruff9698]

The inhales are part of the character, he's supposed to be really awkward

[@umbrellaisaac]

yeah, its very noticeable though haha

[@spikey420]

@@umbrellaisaac thats the point, if it isnt noticeable it doesnt make it part of the character because noone knows its happening

[@lin-gx1lp]

If you want to see a song where they all sing together, Fall Fair Suite is one!

[@amandasnyder7996]

Or “it’s not a game/it’s just a ride”

[@0l1v3r00]

Except ricky

[@bananazczarwhit3037]

i think a significant amount of the weirdness comes from its placement between talia and ballad of jane doe and the fact that you haven't listened to any version of the first song or What The World Needs means you haven't had any of the context for this to be extremely weird *within*, the weirdness comes from the context and the tonal whiplash, and minimally from the sexy cat lady religion

[@adrivoid5376]

Part of what I love of this show- is that they all dance how teenagers who think they are being very cool do. Its such a fun song and as a fan of Cats, absurd sci-fi, and rock its great for me. I do prefer hearing the cast album of this song- without being rushed and with some alterations its a bit stronger as a song- tho I get why its diff for character on stage. Also, Jane’s song is after thing- so you notice she disappears by the end to get set up

[@maesicals]

He breathes like that throughout the whole musical, i’m pretty sure it’s purposeful. i’ve seen videos of Alex Wyse (the actor) singing in different contexts and he doesn’t breathe like that usually

[@Ozloz]

6:40 The vowel change is actually because he goes “space age” not “space” drawn out, and the sound both a’s make in those words are different

[@lindsayschuster302]

Spay sage lolz

[@Ixshs3a]

I love his little breaths, they’re so silly, cute and dorky!

[@GhostEyePlague]

This and sugar cloud are definitely my favorite songs in this musical lol, I don’t care if people think they’re weird 😤😤❤❤❤

[@letsdancekitties]

same here!! ive been waiting for her to react to them since i first saw her video on the ballad of jane doe

[@Ozloz]

For me it’s this, sugar cloud, AND It’s Just a Ride

[@amandasnyder7996]

@@Ozloz yes!

[@Mickeythsilliest]

Sugar cloud is VERY cute, I love Constance's speech before it😭

[@Oba_Yozo_Says_Hello]

I just realized that Ricky's line "For love is the closest you can come to another person because that's the closest you can come to be another person," is actually a line from the play "Legoland"! "Legoland" was made by the creator of "Ride the Cyclone," and is actually about Penny Lamb (or who Jane Doe ends up being) and her younger brother, Ezra. "Legoland" is a whole other thing and absolutely crazy, and it was made quite a while before "Ride the Cyclone," so there's often little easter eggs in "Ride the Cyclone"!!!

[@singwithAshley]

Oooo! Love a good Easter egg!

[@letsdancekitties]

honestly, i know the scrowls arent there on purpose but i like them

[@singwithAshley]

Hahah!! Got you to say the word “scrowl”

[@amandaturner4991]

@@singwithAshley you need to trademark that..

[@rhiannon2933]

my dad heard me singing this last night and I was so scared until he said he couldn't tell what the words were lmao

[@singwithAshley]

🤣

[@enbyc0splays975]

This is so freaking cool!! And what's really sad is that the writers have now written out the fact he is disabled ans it's such a shame

[@feffer-.]

Wait they did???

[@ELIZZ_x3]

The breathing is a character choice because he’s usually really shy and quiet (well he was mute) but I think it’s because he’s shy and nervous

[@CrowLady0_0]

im so upset- i love watching these videos and singing along, and repeating the methods you talk (sing) about, BUT I *JUST* GOT A SORE THROAT TODAY! the moment it passes i am going to binge all your cyclone videos and sing my heart out

[@singwithAshley]

Oh no! Drink warm liquids! No Lemon juice or acidic fruits if there is no Gunk in the throat! Hot tea with Honey should help! Hope you can sing soon!!!

[@CrowLady0_0]

@@singwithAshley i have the curse of loving singer and being a picky eater at the same time. i despise both tea and honey. i must give myself strength and force myself to have it in desperate times like this though. luckily my throat isn't as bad as it normally gets when i have a sore throat though!

[@gumballgun]

aww same i am so sick and i have a horrible fever and a sore throat so i cant sing at all

[@redfirefixfox9611]

You should definitely react to ‘What The World Needs’ next because Ocean hits some really crazy notes, and I think you’d enjoy it!

[@Miss_Camel]

I just tell ppl to compare the musical to the weirdness level of “Cats”, he’s clearly the Rum Tum Tugger!

[@CrowLady0_0]

i feel like every time i listen to this musical, i change my favorite song. i love them all so much! this song is just so fun ugh i adore it

[@lilac_reed]

I definitely think you have got to do What The World Needs next, that or the Fall Fair Suite! A lot of people are suggesting Sugar Cloud too, which if/when you do that one, please make sure the video includes the monologue, the monologue really provides background for the character and the song!!!

[@singwithAshley]

🫡

[@shamelesslykristen]

I love his song so much because the moment he died he was no longer mute so all of his speeches and songs are rushing and wavering since he’s not used to speaking or singing

[@Ravenlikesbooks]

The whole musical is so weird I love it

[@luvphoenixgirl6120]

I absolutely adore this song. It’s probably my favorite. Ricky really needs more love as a character

[@supersaiyangrl3]

I remember turning to my friend and asking her. What the hell did we just watch after this scene. L o l we both felt like we are just taking drugs😂😅 thus was tripper than anything in Seussical 😅Totally love your reactions subbing now!

[@singwithAshley]

Welcome! Happy you’re here!

[@rosegarden37]

I mean if it makes you feel any better this was the weirdest song in the musical so at least you’ve got that out of the way?

[@singwithAshley]

😂 I think I’m broken. I thoroughly enjoyed it ❤😂

[@celestesimulator6539]

@@singwithAshley not bad, just weird

[@smokeydayz3551]

RICKY IS MY FAVORITE CHARACTER IM SO HAPPY RN 😭💖💖💖

[@rottenchamipignon]

I loved the fast cut offs because of how much it adds character

[@singwithAshley]

I totally agree! The abruptness adds a little chaos that we all secretly love 🤪

[@gumballgun]

Please do sugar cloud next! constance is my favourite and her monologue before it starts is heartbreakingly beautiful

[@moist_spinach]

13:06 I'm pretty sure Ocean does this in her song What The World Needs! Idk anything about voice tho

[@ice_wolfie]

she does!! at the end of it

[@maewinter7620]

This is absolutely my favorite song, I'm so glad you reacted too it and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@etherealbeing5269]

now that you’ve pointed out the breathing thing i can’t unhear it (not just in this song either, every song i’ve listened to since watching this i’ve been noticing the breathing lol) loved the video though!!

[@singwithAshley]

Think of my job as a vocal coach! 🤣🤣 I hear all the breaths all the time! Sorry to bring your attention to it! Haha but now you can study the breaths? A ton of broadway singers only breath through their noses when singing. It’s fascinating!

[@YaRaz]

the song is definitely leaning into the 60's vibes, which totally fits with the Star Trek/new wave sci-fi theme

[@SoapyClay]

I still really want you to react to What The World Needs, I know it’s meant to sound trashy, but like I said, I think you’d enjoy it!! ❤️❤️

[@angelchavarriasoto4931]

I'd love to see you reacting to fall fair suite, that's a great introduction to the musical

[@drayiskewl]

This is my favorite song. It has so much character, and even the flaws make me love it even more. The little things make it feel so human 😍💕

[@Beetlethemedcake]

Me and my best friend are oppressed with this musical and we were talking about the breaths he takes and im pretty sure its due to the fact he has so much to say and is talking super fast thru out the whole musical so im pretty sure its just a character choice

[@josiebuckner5759]

Ooooh I've been dying to see this reaction! Hoping to see you react to Fall Fair Suite or What The World Needs, or Sugar Cloud ❤️.

[@singwithAshley]

I have completed all your tasks! Do I earn a prize? I tease, I hope you enjoyed!

[@josiebuckner5759]

@singwithAshley Yes indeed! In the words of the Amazing Karnak: for winning the game, we have some "fabulous prizes for you to choose from. Like a stale pack of Menthol Cools. A succulent Hello Kitty Cupcake. A limited edition Iron Maiden tshirt still ripe from the pong of the carney who wore it. Or you may be interested in the grand prize. One lucky contestant may have a chance to live beyond the Cyclone accident and come back to life." (It may not be exactly word for word, but I just could not resist, haha!) But in seriousness, you made some amazing videos, and I thank you so much for covering one of my favorite musicals as of recent! ❤️

[@_musiclvr]

for me it was such whiplash when i first watched it bc it was between talia and jane doe

[@fryboy5606]

I would love to see you react to What the world needs, its so funny and good especially the vocals on both cast for Ocean!

[@ozzyfromscotland]

space age bachelor man, star man, rocket man the holy trinity

[@PaisleyWanamaker]

please feel free to point things out any time! I feel like I'm learning so much, especially being familiar with the music--it helps to identify the stuff in my own practice. I appreciate the deep drive. its amazing to hear from a musical director familar with working with performers doing crazy choreography and preventing adrenaline from affecting performance. after finishing this playlist, I look forward to looking into the rest of your work!

[@singwithAshley]

@@PaisleyWanamaker yay! Glad it’s helpful! Love hearing your thoughts! Keep em coming!

[@chiaisannoying]

YES OMG I WAS SO EXCITED FOR THISSS I’m oddly obsessed with this song???

[@maskedsinger8337]

I would also recommend listening to Scott Redmond, the soundtrack version, sing this song during your own time. I liked the song here, but I really loved it when I listened to the soundtrack.

[@CosmoEiris]

I'VE NEVER CLICKED SO FAST IN MY LIFE

[@Spacekingofearth]

SAME RAHHHHDHDSSSSS

[@CosmoEiris]

@@SpacekingofearthYEAHHHHHHHHH

[@Spacekingofearth]

@@CosmoEiris I LOVE IT WHEN SHE REACTS TO THESE HAHSHHXHX

[@Angelicwings1]

You could say his excitement is shown in his breath because physically he couldn’t show it for so long

[@lilymark8817]

You should totally react to Fall Fair Suite from Ride The Cyclone!! I honestly think you'd LOVE it, and it's my favourite song from the entire musical

[@singwithAshley]

You got it!

[@r1sesth3m00n]

you should totally do "what the world needs" or "sugar cloud" next! Then after the solos are done then fall fair suite or the uranium suite!

[@JunipersInn]

Now you can do What the world needs, and the sugar cloud. Sugar cloud is underrated in my opinion.

[@letsdancekitties]

YESSS THIS IS THE ONE IVE BEEN MOST EXCITED FOR!!!

[@juliacalhoun9491]

So happy you went with the video - his performance really makes it!

[@happycamper2799]

THE WAY I SAW THE TITLE AND WAS LIKE oop shes in for a ride (get it hheh)

[@fashionablechangeling2003]

You should also listen to the cast recording for this song specifically as it's the most different and some would say better. Unfortunately there's no video footage of that singer Scott Redmond singing it

[@skogboy]

Yesss! I am so glad you did this one!

[@adelinajohnsen2671]

The stiff posture was intentional because he’s not used to moving as much :)

[@SPENCET4STIC]

PLEASE REACT TO SUGAR CLOUD ITS SO GOOD I THINK YOU'LL LOVE IT

[@kade_the_frying_pan]

I am genuinely loving these videos rn!

[@crunchevo8974]

Near the end this song gives me Tim Minchin vibes and i genuinely have no clue why it just hits that right spot in my mind lol.

[@singwithAshley]

Ooo Matilda the musical fan?

[@crunchevo8974]

@@singwithAshley honesly I've not seen Matilda yet despite having the opportunity to see it live 😬 but I've been a fan of Tim's wildly wordy songs and general philosophy being shoved into his misic/standup. Two of his specials live rant free in my head lol.

[@nat6134]

What you have named the "scrowl" kinda sounded like when people do a Toad impression

[@singwithAshley]

FUNNY!~

[@hannahmarie4508]

Ricky also has some chronic illness stuff so I think it’s a character choice to remind us of that

[@nataliemartin3327]

I am begging for fall fair suite and its not a game/its just a ride. They are so good, and I would love to see them both in the same video bc they are the exact opposite of each other. I loved watching all of your reactions

[@CrowLady0_0]

HELL YEAH!!

[@Ali-Baba0340]

My personal theory is that he’s not as experienced in singing/performing as the other choir members because he’s literally never sung let along talked in his life! (or at least the life he lived 🥲) idk if I’m just excusing (NOT SAYING HES INEXPERIENCED!!!! HE SOUNDS GREAT AND I LISTEN TO THIS SONG RITUALLY.) but it’s just my theory. And the breathing was probably intended because he’s just excited to finally have his turn and be able to hear what he sounds like since he probably forgot due to losing his speaking at a young age. (Sorry for the long rant just wanted to put my say 😋)

[@Kennedylovelace303]

WATCH WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS

[@singwithAshley]

🫡

[@gennie4539]

i think the breathing is either cuz he has so much to say or cuz his character has never actually sung before so he doesn’t rlly know how to control his breathing but idk

[@dxnx3]

Okay so basically the breathing isn't a character trait as most people in the comments are saying. Alex(the one who sings) does that when he sings(you can hear it in his posts on instagram).

[@singwithAshley]

I’ll have to check into that! Thanks for watching! ❤️🤗👋

[@Ixshs3a]

It is a character trait, all the other musicals had the breaths ( other people who arnt him)

[@Spacekingofearth]

I SAW THE NOTIF AND CLICKED😊❤

[@Khaotic_Wolf_21]

Something I've always wondered is why we lose Jane Doe after a certain point in the song. Like she's not there physically

[@TrueDeyton]

Pretty sure she disappeared because her song was up next and she had to get the harness set up for her number

[@boiledquarterz]

she had to get into a specially wired skirt so it wouldn't flip upside down and put on a harness to fly around

[@sierramarie1698]

You should do fall fair suite! 😁

[@ronibaron271]

You should definitely listen to the album version! (It's wayyyy crazier)

[@singwithAshley]

Think I can handle it?

[@ronibaron271]

@@singwithAshley idk... You find out

[@autumnstormsablowin]

please do sugar cloud or what the world needs next!

[@singwithAshley]

🫡

[@fennickh]

"scrowl" aka the Toad from Mario effect

[@lindsayschuster302]

He also starts with choreography that wouldve been easy to do with crutches

[@yorukocultco-leader6169]

His costume is giving rocket man and rum tum

[@yorukocultco-leader6169]

Also you can definitely here how much he was grinning in the last section! He was just so happy to sing a song with his best friends!

[@singwithAshley]

Facts! ☝️ 🤣

[@august_monrou1806]

Either the outfit (cat outfit) or his character I forgot is based on David Bowie 😼

[@ArtemisLyer]

its meant to be david bowie

[@singwithAshley]

Really? They did a good job! I was getting David Bowie vibes for sure!

[@ArtemisLyer]

@@singwithAshley yeah! im pretty sure it is :] anyway the fandom agreeded he loves david bowie,

[@theoperaghost6112]

YIPPEE MY BF RICKY

[@singwithAshley]

🤣🤣👏👏 duly noted!!

[@unrelatablecontent629]

I define space age bachelor man as rocky horror picture show act 2 bullsh1t

[@singwithAshley]

Facts. 😂

[@ratio3311]

plz do fall fair next

[@lillywalker8464]

The "scrowl" is a common vocal commidoty of 80s power metal and the more talented 80s hair metal like aerosmith and guns n roses

[@cxlvtic]

React to Evelyn Evelyn, by Evelyn Evelyn!! One of the performance videos is recorded by DrewKilledAmanda

[@stardust-powered]

begging for sugar cloud or what the world needs ❤❤

[@Eclipse-edits-]

WHOO!!

[@RafaelNogueiraMC]

Please, react SUGAR CLOUD next!

[@Ghostinaboat]

React to this song is awesome

[@witchy90210]

I think the songs left after this one arent weird. Or as weird.

[@junkoeno11037]

please react to what the world needs!!

[@singwithAshley]

I finished RTC! Check out the RTC reacts playlist! You’ll find my WTWN reaction there!

[@zoeyiguess]

Idk if i agree with the other commenters the loud breathing doesn't seem purposeful all the time like Maybe sometimes yes but not the whole time

[@lovelaced]

the way he shoves ocean away is so funny no one likes her fr 😭😭

[@athasyanaila1615]

Seriouslyyyy this was so entertaining and i'm glad you had fun with this performance! One thing I love about vocal coaches like you, it's that you're not just trying to point out the stuff that you don't like, you don't even say it like it's anything insulting at all. Your top priority is what is and isn't healthy for the voice and you point out all of the things that you do like and that the singer does well as much as the stuff that you'd think weren't healthy for the performer (which comes out as more of a concern than a diss more than anything). Now, i think it's about time we hop on to sugarcloud next pls ashley I'm begging 🥲

[@singwithAshley]

I love your vibes and your wishes have been heard!