Vocal Coach Reacts Tick, Tick...BOOM! - Why | WOW! He was...

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

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[@straak]

@2:28 Not only is this really him playing the piano. (He took the year of prep he had to lean to play and sing) He also performed this number live without a guide track. The did three takes.

[@marvel_thg_1d_obx_btr_st100]

He did actually play the piano and sing in the movie he took lessons for singing and playing piano for a year just so that he could do this role

[@p.z.arnott2329]

You gotta do the Tick Tick...Boom! Music number, Sunday.

[@WillowSweetFires-DragBar-Salon]

Can you review the Steven universe songs plz 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@spadada]

@@straak he said in interviews that while he did sing this live he only learned enough piano to fool the audience. He learned certain parts by rote to appear fluent, but he can’t really play. The singing though!

[@FERnando-xo5lv]

Before he starts playing, there are a total of 35 "tick, tick, tick", which is actually the age at which Jonathan Larson died

[@FragRaptor]

This is exactly why I love Lin Manuel's directing. He emphasizes so much on the thematic structures of a story and in doing shows so much high level thought and emotion in his art. Definitely fitting that the last song in the movie is actions speak louder than words.

[@ThanhTran-nl8du]

You might be thinking of the video of “Why” Netflix posted on KZbin which does have 35 ticks (and if that was on purpose, go Netflix) but in the movie, the ticking started 4 minutes before “Why” starts which you can imagine is way more than 35

[@shotsofpadron]

@@FragRaptor I’m honestly so upset he got snubbed at the Oscars for a Best Director nomination

[@ViRatio]

Damn, what an… easter egg?

[@jackcolgan3486]

And I don't know if it's just me, but it seems like the ticking speeds up slightly right before it cuts off. In my mind, that symbolizes a heart attack, or in Jonathan's case, an aortic dissection (which is often misdiagnosed for a heart attack)

[@emmellingwood]

Not only was this song recorded live, but it was the first scene Andrew filmed for the movie and it was filmed in only a couple takes!

[@Lupin788]

Not the first scene he filmed but it was done at the end of the first week of filming. That was because Lin-Manuel could only secure the Delacorte Theater location in Central Park for that brief period in February 2020. As revealed in several interviews, they got their "Anne Hathaway" take with the 2nd one, though they did the scene several more times after that.

[@Tetelestai17]

@@Lupin788 This is true!

[@alvarocarreno7772]

He actually sung this song live in the movie!!! I can't wait to see your reaction 😃😃

[@KirkLinnDeGrassi]

And it was the first thing filmed because of the Delecort’s production timing

[@DrakonsGames]

@@KirkLinnDeGrassi He also did it in only 2 takes. Masterclass of a performance

[@Nick_Nola]

And he learned piano in a year for this

[@Avileable2]

Also one of the first scenes/songs filmed which you should check out was the second song “BOHO Days”

[@ZelenaStaplesLewis]

This haircut fits you soooo well

[@Rrrrrrrcccc]

Yes, it’s Garfield playing piano. He learned to both sing and play piano during the year prior to filming. Amazing talent. Love that he got the Oscar nom. Fingers crossed for the win.

[@sharly19malaga]

Andrew deserves the Oscar! What he did in this movie was something that needs to be rewarded with an Oscar 😭😭😭😭

[@siddhantparwani4886]

No, the Oscar doesn't deserve him 🥲

[@FragRaptor]

He deserves all the awards right now. Tom Holland was ok but Andrew absolutely made the movie perfect.

[@lukeevans5427]

That exact thing happened to Andrew Garfield when he was younger. He was told he couldn’t sing so he gave up on it and didn’t try again until he got cast in this movie. And now here we are.

[@FragRaptor]

Then he was told he wasn't spiderman enough and then we got no way home. OK I think he finally ranks up there with Robin Williams level perfection

[@JangoFettuccini]

@@piscarius1 A lot of the bad reception from the Amazing Spider-Man movies was redirected at him. Really, the writing and studio interference was to blame (I stand by the first one though). Poor guy didn’t deserve it, I thought he was great. Imagine following Tobey Maguire.

[@yiotatort]

The story is a semi-autobiographical musical. He wrote the original Tick, Tick, Boom as a monologue. It was re-worked after he died into a 3 person musical, the movie is based off of the 3 person musical. He wrote this after he started working on Rent. His best friend who was diagnosed with AIDS is still alive.

[@everetlastly1173]

It was his brother, Michael, that was diagnosed with HIV positive. But Jonathan ended up dying of misdiagnosed Marfan's syndrome, and hi brother ends up outliving him.

[@jesseswimm]

@@everetlastly1173 Michael is based on his best friend Matt O'Grady. He had a sister, not a brother.

[@everetlastly1173]

@@jesseswimm Oh, my bad. Thanks for that!

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

@@everetlastly1173 Also, it's thanks to his sister, Julie, that the movie tick tick... Boom! was even made possible. She provided Lin with so much information about Jonathan's life, including videos of his apartment, which were used to make the set, and gave insight into his personality and relationships.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

Lin’s shot in the dark with Andrew really paid off. So happy for him and his Oscar nomination, but I am salty they couldn’t even give Lin a nomination for directing. And yes, it was Andrew playing. He took lessons.

[@Tetelestai17]

Not a shot in the dark. Lin said many times that after seeing Angels in America that he knew that Andy was the perfect choice for the role

[@Matthew-rh6ei]

With the cut right at the end, I just had a final revelation gut punch that I didn't notice when I first watched the film. But the rain is such a double metaphor. It is a wonderful pathetic fallacy, but also, the sound it makes sounds somewhat like a thunderous applause, the one thing Larson never quite got, a full theatre of patrons applauding his work. God, the sound design, the cameos, and so much more, of this film is just a love letter to Musical Theatre.

[@MonsieurCarrot]

Damn, this got me

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Can you not make me cry, please?

[@Matthew-rh6ei]

@@ezelfrancisco1349 Sorry, not sorry

[@carinarivera2301]

This got me 😢😢😢😢

[@justarose]

FINALLY SOMEONE THAT NOTICED IT TOO When I heard the rain I immediately thought of applause

[@austin.p.martin]

I don't have confirmation, but I remember hearing somewhere that not only was this sung live, this was his second take, and it made it into the film.

[@RomyLiceth]

Yes!!! I just saw the zoom live with Eddie Redm and Andrew told him about that scene

[@moonchild977]

Andrew sung this live, two times, and it was enough. He really deserves the praise

[@Julia-gc9ns]

Yes, it was performed live. On the first week of the shooting. In two takes. With Jonathan's sister Julie on the set and Lin-Manuel Miranda sobbing behind the camera.

[@spadada]

The sister was on set??? Jesus. I didn’t see the interview where they talk about that. Is it Lin?

[@Julia-gc9ns]

@@spadada From what I remember, Andrew said it in the interview with Eddie Redmayne

[@Dfk429S9fo3]

@@spadada His sister was one of the producers.

[@danette26]

It would be a crime if Andrew doesn't do more musicals after this. What he did in the movie was otherworldy

[@debbihobson6954]

I had a friend who worked on the film. This was the first thing Andrew filmed. He also sang and played it live, he learned how to play piano and sing for the movie. It’s amazing

[@jenniferlawless3565]

Yep this was definitely sung live. Andrew's talked about how it needed to sound like Jonathan was writing the song and coming up with the lyrics on the spot so it was really important to do this one live. They took 3 takes all the way through, and used the 2nd one I believe. That's the Delacourte theatre in Central Park, hence the random piano haha. Andrew has talked about how he was also singing for his late mother in this movie, and you can really tell in this song :( He got the Oscar nomination! And hopefully will be performing at the ceremony! (he says he'd be up for it)

[@cacaty3262]

And after he said everyone was sobbing that's when he knew he nailed tje scene

[@KasonWhitsell]

It kills me every single time to think Larson passed away right before Rent opened. He never got to see his (arguably) best work shatter Broadway. He deserved to see how that story lived in our hearts

[@saraferrabue6075]

Andrew lost his mum while filming tick tick boom, so a lot of emotions are really pure... He seems a very sensitive person so he killed It live...

[@roja2372]

Its also worth mentioning Andrew Garfield is british so he is putting on an accent all the way through his preformance! And he learned to sing in ONE year. This man is crazy talented.

[@NeelTheSphynx]

Lin spoke about Andrew and said that since he had no prior singing experience he came in with no bad habits. He was able to learn how to do everything exactly how he needed to.

[@SUM41Y4]

This man. This whole man. He is the best. He is unbelievably underrated. I love him so much. He learnt how to play piano and sing in a year. And he sung this song while crying. When I watched this movie, I got chills from his singing. Honestly, I still do. I wish him the best in the future

[@anuradatikulshrestha3809]

Really wanted you to react to this song cause i was a wreck when i first heard it. It's sung live, his acting being so vulnerable and the nuance with which he sung every single note is just everything 🤌🏻❤️

[@dressbitch]

"Can we please see him in more musicals?" YES MA'AM AMEN

[@UzzieLeon]

The teacher that appears in the inicial scene of the montage (holding the hand of the child) is the real teacher that inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to pursue the arts!

[@JuPaschoal]

Boho days and this one were live, yes. He's amazing.

[@mattbrock7031]

This movie is honestly a gift and love letter to all artists.

[@Cronin_]

I'd believe it actually is Andrew who is playing the piano. I heard that he, not only learned to sing, but also learned to play the piano for this movie.

[@_mvf1069]

hi! I read a tweet from Lin Manuel telling the story of how he watched this scene with his son prior to the release of the movie and his son could feel the sadness of the actor and then told his dad , LMM, that the piano would make him better. Loved that story.

[@manueldelgado5336]

He deserves to win the Oscar!! Best performance overall that year!

[@gabrysiastaniewska910]

luckly Andrew has been appreciated for his incredible work in tick tick boom and is nominated for oscars award

[@jcanino20]

As many people have already mentioned, this was indeed filmed live... at Andrew's request, BTW. They got it on the second take. I HIGHLY suggest, whether you do a react video or not, to watch some of the promo-interviews - especially the ones with multiple cast members. Never have I seen interviews where people start crying or nearly do on multiple occasions! Also, something I haven't seen anybody mention yet, here or with other reactors concerning his singing abilities: Yes, it's been mentioned that he studied and took lessons for a year. But he is also an accomplished stage actor, which demands that one be in control of their voice and how to use it. He actually did a play called Angels in America, which runs in excess of six hours - seven (?) times a week in the West End and on Broadway. That performance is what got Lin-Manuel's wheels turning, essentially thinking that "Andrew can do anything..." Even the cast is still reeling from this movie! (Also, as an aside, check out the audio to Therapy, which you already reacted to, on KZbin music. There's more to the song than what you heard. I just think you'll appreciate it). OK. I've rambled on long enough! Cheers!!

[@ARS1508]

I totally believe the general emotions you put into making art often transcends the screen. Given how emotionally invested everyone is in this movie no wonders viewers also feel the same!

[@jlugoholt]

I've tried to watch the film again, but I was devastated the first time and I didn't want to be in that stage again. But I really want to watch it again. I think I really got the message, that's why it touched me that much. I'd be so happy if the Academy recognizes him (Andrew Garfield) with this award, because I think with that, Jonathan himself would be prized, and our friend Lin Manuel Miranda, and all the dreamers in this world who fights to be part of something hard to fit in.

[@BroadwayPixie]

I will forever be amazed that this was live. He learned to sing and play the piano in the year of pre-production and he has the voice of an Angel, truly.

[@potterlover96]

Saw an interview with Lin where he said because Andrew hadn't done any singing really before this he hadn't picked up any bad habits which is why he has such amazing singing ability in this!

[@Sipan5551]

This is not just Jonathan's grief about everything he sings, this is also Andrew's grief of his mother who had died prior to filming this masterpiece and this exact scene, so every tear, every crying sound, all of the sorrow is also about her

[@peterhiggins2928]

Funny you should say about people giving up because they're told they can't sing: Andrew Garfield was told at Central School of Speech and Drama that singing wasn't for him. He didn't really give singing roles or musical theatre a thought from then and focused on plays.

[@kyosage13]

From my knowledge Andrew Garfield spent a year of vocal lessons and learning how to play piano for this role. Lin-Manuel Miranda took a shot with Andrew fully aware that he hasn't had much of any musical background.

[@FragRaptor]

In a way it isn't necessarily the riskiest shot because the style of Larson isn't really the cleanest most refined music, but that's exactly what his revolutionizing element was in the theatre community making art based in his emotion and through his eyes. Even when he thinks he's being super theatrey with Superbia he brings himself to the table and make a statement instead of making the same old formula of other composers hard work putting their style to music with the "most perfect" sounds. The sheer fact that Andrew isn't necessarily "the best" singer is EXACTLY why he knocked the vocals AND acting in this role out of the park. I hope he does more musicals.

[@larissacury7714]

I'm also completely obsessed with this movie, I've never wanted someone to win an Oscar So So MUCH! He was perfect!!!

[@rachelconsoli8428]

The piano starts and so do my tears 😭 Andrew is so incredibly talented it’s mind blowing that he performed this live on set.

[@d43imoet]

Tears goosebumps everything! 🥲🥲 Just please give this man an Oscar!!

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

if I recall correctly, andrew played and sung this entirely live. they only did 2 takes.

[@alexisniznik3874]

The older lady walking (in the very first frame of this video) was LMM's music teacher in elementary school !

[@elyanguerin2317]

If you want to hear more of him singing you can listen to Green Green Dress which was cut from the movie! It's a duet with the amazing Alexandra Shipp

[@faithbarrett7581]

Actually I think Green Green Dress is in the movie it’s just the Joshua Henry version and I think it plays in the background of the make out scene at the beginning movie.

[@elyanguerin2317]

@@faithbarrett7581 yes a version of it is in the movie playing in the background but they recorded a version with them actually singing it that was cut

[@DavidMFlorin]

He is playing, moreover, he actually IS SINGING and PLAYING LIVE. Also, the footage of them as kids, is really Larson donated by his family and various organizations. Although Michael doesn't really exist, the semi-autobiographical musical Tick Tick BOOM had 3 characters, Johnathan, Michael, and Susan. Michael was based off of Larson's longtime friend Matt (who really was diagnosed with HIV, lived not only to see Tick Tick BOOM and RENT, but also is still alive) and Susan is based off of a dancer Larson dated for several years. (Larson's girlfriend did show up to watch the show that night).

[@jessicafaith9755]

This song is live and the tears are very really. Andrew had recently lost his mother, and has said in this moment he was singing to her.... who was also artist and taken too soon, like Johnathan.

[@AlexGutCor]

When i saw this perfomance i have goosebumps, I'm not crying, i got a tick, tick... BOOM! in my eye 🥺

[@JustDyl]

I am BEYOND excited to watch this. I can’t wait to see what you think of his performance here. He did this live, crying at such a level that made his nose run

[@sandrafoster6853]

I think he was thinking about his mom when he sang this.

[@JustDyl]

@@sandrafoster6853 without a doubt in my mind.

[@MegaDeeley]

The rain at the end…the applause he didn’t hear….broke me. Beautiful singing, playing and acting. I ugly cried.

[@selecttoursnyc7787]

Don’t forget that he’s English and suppressed his accent, too.

[@emmybear9740]

I’m so glad you’re reacting to this one 😭😭😭 if you want a laugh you should react to “no more” it’s hilarious and amazing choreography too

[@karmen181]

The scene swaps were genius !! And Andrews face when he's in the subway.

[@basxq4046]

this part if the movie is actually him singing live, this was his second take and they decided to keep this live version

[@arkadiuszczerepach9718]

Oscar nominations well deserved Andrew 😀

[@moonissa1206]

I cry all the time when I listen to this song

[@mel-zn8nw]

same..

[@RippssArt]

The one I've been waiting for has finally arrived

[@PeppermintPoet]

Girl you were not the only one sobbing - I watched this on a whim and was hooked from the very first note. It connected with me in ways I am still discovering. Andrew Garfield should be in every musical especially after knowing he was Lin's first choice and threw himself into Jon's world so he could do it all justice. I need him and Raul Esparza to team up in a musical - Raul aka Barba on SVU and in so many incredible musical roles, played the first version (I believe) of Jonathan Larson in the Tick Tick Boom musical. Also, the man literally let himself be overtaken by the song Hallelujah, please look it up. It's like the song lived through him. Thank you for this channel, I am joining your Karaoke Club and appreciate all you do!

[@nicksterbros.ultimate5292]

This is my favorite song from this movie! I can't wait to see your full reaction to it!

[@ChrisVarela]

This song is just beautiful lyrically and vocally. Packed with emotions. You can't help but shed a tear.

[@310jazzmin]

who woulda thought a few years ago I'd be obsessed with Andrews's singing voice!

[@EricNeuls]

Did it right on his second take. Absolutely amazing

[@javierbilbao1698]

If you love the apartment scene in 30/90, i'm sure you will love to react to "No More" that whole scene is hilarious You will love that one

[@lucrecia0005]

I watched the movie three times and every time I cried when listening to this song! Well, I cry at most of the songs in the movie, they are so good 😭 Andrew deserves all the awards!

[@RuthMcL1979]

This was one of the first scenes that Andrew filmed. And it’s phenomenal!! Yes, he learned piano, played it through the movie and still plays!! xx

[@Kamush268]

Yes! I was waiting for this one! I recently discovered this channel and it's incredible! So much so that it got me commenting, which... I never do.

[@nataliecarpio1886]

I've watched your reaction to this song at least 10 times now, and the emotions are the same every. single. time. Andrew just blew me away in this movie and this song in particular had me ugly, snotty crying into my pillow. And I will admit I am one of those that had given up on my singing, not necessarily because I thought I was bad, I'm not terrible, but more because I wasn't doing it because I wanted to, I was doing it because I was forced into doing it, but now... after watching Andrew and your videos I want to get back to it, but this time because I choose to.

[@jaejamieson2647]

This is the best musical movie ever and I’ve seen them all. What I think is unique about this movie in particular is that it has its own emotion it’s not happy or sad it’s just Jonathan Larson like it just has its own feeling and I’ve never gotten that from any other musical and it’s just something that he thought he was running out of time and Michael was like no you’re fine I’m running out of time and yet here we are today and Jonathan Larson is dead and his best friend is still alive he’s a CEO of a big corporation now and it’s just so ironic. He never got to experience his success and we never got more from him. His lyrics and his story and his style are all just so brilliant. I have such an emotional tie to this musical, I cried for days after my first time watching it, mourning his loss.

[@Guineakitties]

Just wanted to say I discovered your channel through these Tick, tick… BOOM! Reactions & now I can’t get enough of your videos. I love that you not only provide reactions throughout, but also insightful commentary and tips on vocal techniques. I’ve tried other “vocal coach react” videos that never seem to have anywhere near as much substance as yours, I really appreciate all of the work you put into this channel!!!

[@breakingdowndisabilitieswi5620]

he deserves tha oscar!! sorry Benedict!!!

[@gabrieljr2002]

This song is sooo Beautiful🥺

[@everetlastly1173]

To answer your question, yes, Andrew Garfield took singing and piano lessons. Everything you see here is all Garfield (so no double for the piano, and probably no/little effects on his vocals).

[@Semorah4657]

The fact that this is a single take, live recording on set mics, is ugh, insane and amazing. It's so raw and vulnerable, but powerful.

[@arwen7755]

this was my absolute favorite song in the musical, and I hadn't seen a reaction to it yet! Thank you so much! Your reaction was wonderful

[@ericcotto8507]

I have seen this video like 4 times. Just seen your reaction to this beautiful son makes me keep watching over and over. Even if I get tears sometimes 🥲

[@rrivera27]

what vulnerability, you have such a pure soul

[@larissacury7714]

2 years in and I'm here still obsessed with Tick Tick!

[@sorano916]

No, we normally don't have a random piano on The Delacorte stage. :) He did a very beautiful job.

[@fad23]

I mean, ya never know what you might find in Central Park. :)

[@GNOSTED]

i've watched this movie like 1000 times and i cried a lot andrew fits the part of jonathan larson perfectly

[@deanb6489]

What got me was the acting he had to do during this song!

[@joeyhollywoo]

I love all these. This musical is so so good and these reviews are amazing. Thank you!

[@bjisawesome26]

the piano isnt random! that is the Public Theater in central park, which is a staple of pre- and off-broadway shows. i think hamilton started there, actually, so lin had some personal connection to that stage :')

[@avonbrownie]

Your emotional share was the most beautiful thing 🥰

[@RawrTisMissy96]

I'm sure it's been answered, but I just got into watching your reaction videos in the past few months. But Andrew learned how to sing and play piano in the year prior to recording this movie if I remember correctly. Lin and Andrew had a mutual friend that vouched for Andrew being an amazing singer. Lin said it was a good thing he wasn't a singer and learned only good habits. He didn't have bad habits developed. And I believe shortly before this Andrew's mom had passed so he connected to a lot of the emotions of the songs and story having gone through a recent loss himself.

[@ROLPOLOLL]

I love how Andrew has broken you ❤️ he’s immense

[@debramuchow3396]

Did you know he did not sing until Lin-Manuel Miranda asked him to do this movie?

[@peterwilliams9127]

Andrews mother died quite soon before this filming 😢

[@chadhamel8707]

He sang the song live for the movie and I think it was like the second week of filming when he had to do it. Biggest emotional climax of the movie and he had to do it SECOND WEEK of filming?! And this was the product?! Ahhh! So amazing

[@QU1F3R]

Andrew is amazing and beautiful ❤️🥺

[@sdancer22]

This is live and his whole second take … it’s just amazing. My favorite moment of the entire movie

[@FragRaptor]

I cry everytime I watch this song. Shit hits hard all I can thunk about is my best friend.

[@mayapersson]

you should really listen to the bonus track green green dress! its so catchy and i love how they divide the lyrics between the two!!

[@el-do6vg]

i have been waiting so long for you to react to this. thank you

[@Afropalmen]

It was live recorded. It only took 2 takes and he is playing the Piano

[@jadelynnurbanumeryetmut1928]

I love this man, his voice is very beautiful 😍🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@chaingang90]

I think recall watching a documentary about Rent and the story of the rehearsal piano in a park theatre was mentioned. Apparently it’s where Shakespeare in the park was being performed.

[@turnipcrazy]

I'd just like people to know in case you don't know, but the person who Michael is based on is still alive. So he's still around to see this.

[@BFRaiders]

Emotional tidbit: Andrew Garfield channeled his grief on the recent passing of his mother in his performance. Lynn Garfield died of pancreatic cancer in 2019, while Andrew was filming The Eyes of Tammy Faye and right before production on Tick Tick Boom. 😢

[@danielakresch]

It was live. Second take. Jonathan Larson`s sister was there (crying) and gave him a hug afterwards.

[@sandrafoster6853]

And Lin Manuel Miranda cried at this part too

[@supernorry3847]

Come to your senses made me cry

[@NeelTheSphynx]

Andrew learned *just* enough piano to make it look like he knew how to play piano.

[@jesslouise8018]

Oh I’ve been waiting for this one

[@mariastephens1827]

Done live, and used the second take. It only took two. Perfect

[@sultanali1863]

love your tick tick boom reactions!