Being Alive - Bobby Conte Thornton - Carolina Philharmonic

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7 жыл бұрын

Bobby Conte Thornton performs with The Carolina Philharmonic on May 14, 2016
Conductor: David Michael Wolff
www.carolinaphil.org
Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College
Video: Ed Ricker, Sandhills Videography
Sound: David Godsey, Extra Mile Audio
Lighting: Steve Melone

Пікірлер: 35

@richardrussell6861 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most powerful interpretations of "Being Alive" I've ever seen. Thornton is a deeply ambivalent Bobby, which makes his commitment to the possibility of commitment even braver. What's especially impressive is that this is completely different than his interpretation of "Another Hundred People," also on KZfaq. Bobby Conte Thornton may be the best singer/actor since Aaron Tveit. He would be wonderful as Seurat in Sunday in the Park with George.

@SnowCoveredKK 2 жыл бұрын

SINCE Aaron? 🤣 Aaron is awful. He’s just handsome with a killer instrument. Bobby is definitely in another class as a actor.

@FashionCat12 7 жыл бұрын

Oops this made me cry by accident

@craigslivka1 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched many many people do this number, and never have I ever seen someone who acted thru his musical instrument so brilliantly. His merging, controlling, and weaving of his intellectual and emotional understanding of this song, and allowing his emotional voice to act thru his singing voice. The conductor was also brilliant in that he took the orchestra's volume and tempo levels and pacing from this outstanding performer, never over shadowing him, with unneeded volume. Mr. Bobby Conte Thonton, you should be very proud of such a remarkably brilliant rendition of such a difficult song to perform. I watched in a truly theatrically feeling sense of getting lost in your magical enchantment of "Being Alive", and found myself unable to not turn away (as many time I do today with performers be very modiocre), and have no choice but to cry as I watch this magnificent story unfold. Bravo!

@angelpajarillo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Craig what a beautifully poignant review and i endorse all that you’ve said. Like you i’ve seen this song performed so many times but never with such emotional connection utterly brilliant

@holly9096 5 жыл бұрын

The way he pronounces his S’s are unique. I love him.

@rkgk1517 4 жыл бұрын

One of the prettiest accompaniments I have heard for this song. I can't help but get hit in the feelings.

@michaelwilliamybarra2409 4 жыл бұрын

This guy was really great staring as Calogero in A Bronx Tale! Can’t wait to hear him(here’s to hope there’s a cast recording!) in the new revival of Company next year! He’ll be playing PJ, a re-gendered version of Marta(which means he’ll be singing Another Hundred People), along side Patti LuPone as Joanne and Katrina Lenk(That’s right, from Indecent and The Band’s Visit) as Bobbie(re-gendered Robert)!!!

@muscularfriend 7 жыл бұрын

A star in the making...

@mickael.alkemia 10 ай бұрын

J'ai rarement vu une aussi belle interprétation, haletante de par sa profondeur et sa complexité émotionnelle. Milles bravos à Thornton pour la compréhension émotionnelle de la situation !

@genesisperez2641 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful I literally have goose bumps love you Bobby

@stellajennings2265 2 жыл бұрын

Wow brilliant no other words.👏👏👏

@craigbrush5784 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Australia. Wow. Beautiful. Thank you!

@claudesummers9530 5 жыл бұрын

BEautiful performance.

@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy 3 ай бұрын

My Broadway crush. ❤

@billbrimmer1739 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent voice!

@JacobTalksBroadway 6 жыл бұрын

i am in love

@genesisperez2641 6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Talks Broadway ahh Jacob I knew you’d be all over this i subscribed to you

@travisroyrogers9083 5 жыл бұрын

magnificent

@monicabarr1498 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a voice😊❤️

@audiblycalm3470 2 жыл бұрын

This man is soooo underrated.

@jorlifrank 7 жыл бұрын

Lo amo tanto...

@MaxRyan777 2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly well acted 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@mauricioduron3193 4 жыл бұрын

A Dean Jones diehard, wish to pay compliment to an equally honest and compelling reading of the lyrics. Actually, the filmed images might be a distraction. There is indeed much to appreciate from the performance.

@baanamimi8215 4 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@mrnetwurm 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@alexs.3383 2 жыл бұрын

3:43 the spittle is amazing. I love this performance. Never noticed how visible the saliva is against the dark background till now, lol

@alexs.3383 Жыл бұрын

as 💦frightened💦 as you

@timothysmith7888 Жыл бұрын

Why did he change the lyrics? Did he think he was making improvements on Sondheim?

@mr.cantplayaninstrument8402 10 ай бұрын

definitely an amazing perfrmance but if I had to choose between a powerful or a subtle performance, I'd choose subtle. idk just a thought, no hate

@iluvfirenze89 7 жыл бұрын

That background is too drab for this handsome devil. They should have spent a few more dollars on the set, for God's sake.

@timothysmith7888 Жыл бұрын

“Bean” Alive?

@jjaus 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That orchestra sucks.

@jennapatchkeady 2 жыл бұрын

I think that orchestra is incredibly beautiful, and even thought it was especially beautiful, and the way they timed out everything and their dynamic choices were so well balanced out with Bobby, and it felt magical to me. I'm so sorry you didn't like it though, and maybe next time instead of taking the time out of your day to write a mean and unconstructive comment, maybe just watch an orchestra you prefer!! 😁💕💕 Much love!!!!!