Ryan Scott Oliver - "If I Sing" (Closer Than Ever) video free download


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Duration: 06:12
Uploaded: 2012/03/29

Ryan Scott Oliver sings "If I Sing" from the musical CLOSER THAN EVER written by Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire. From IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE, created by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Kevin Michael Murphy, and Caleb Hoyer.

Performed at IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE Volume 9 on March 26th at Joe's Pub.

Paino: Caleb Hoyer

Drums: Jesse Brickel

Assistant Director: Max Friedman

Filmed by Shoshana Feinstein - http://famousiny.com

If It Only Even Runs A Minute is an award-winning concert series celebrating rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from underappreciated Broadway musicals. Created by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Kevin Michael Murphy, and Caleb Hoyer. Visit http://IfItOnlyEvenRunsAMinute.com for more information.

Comments

6 years ago

Alexander Macias

Hello!! could you share the sheet with me please!

6 years ago

pianozach1

I've listened now to every version of this song on YouTube, and this is by far the best presentation/performance of the bunch. Ryan "gets it", and his voice and expressions convey a sincerity that is absent in all of the "legit vocal" versions. As for the other comments: Tempo is irrelevent - its about the lyrics, and any tempo will do when the acting is this good.

7 years ago

faithful02u

I heard this 23 years ago for the first time. I cried because it reminded me of my Dad, music was his life and how he broke down racial barriers. I realised how big an influence on me and I have gone on to work with music helping people through it's subtle communication. Ryan's emotional connection with the piece is very clear, especially when he gets to the. He is close to tears because he is living this song and for me there is nothing better when a performer stops performing and lives the music. Thank you for uploading this. I've never forgotten the man from Finland who brought this song into my life.

8 years ago

Georgia Warner

I never comment on YouTube videos, but I had to on this one, cause I so disagree with the other two comments. The tempo drives the urgency, still leaving time to reflect - and if it's not too weighted at the beginning it's because he's playing against the results so he can take us on a journey. There's certainly a depth of emotion by the end. I think this is a lovely performance.

10 years ago

FusionSummit

I do like RSO... but, this is not good. It's pitchy, it's fast, it's without emotion... I think it's a valid interpretation, but I prefer a more "operatic" approach to this piece, with less speak-singing, and more line to the sound.

11 years ago

evans54

tempo a bit fast

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