bensplatt: I'm currently standing in front of my piano where I started writing this album. I tried to give you as much of myself in it as I could. It's now finally out in the world in its entirety as intended. I hope you love it as much as I do. Thank you to everyone who helped make it. ❤
In honor of Sing To Me Instead coming out in just a few short hours, I wanted to compile some of my favorite Ben things and memories, in no particular order. :“)
1. This video of Words Fail… ouch.
944 Likes, 15 Comments - theatre videos 🎭 (@theatre.vids) on Instagram: “Song: Words Fail Performer: Ben Platt Show: Dear Evan Hansen
2. This Tweet:
3. This photo:
4. That time he performed "Somewhere” at the Grammys and knocked everyone off their feet
5. HUFFLEPUFF. PRIDE. !! (Hufflepuffs unite)
6. The time he won??? A frickin’ Tony???? 💙💙💙
7. THEM.
8. How much he loves his friends and family.
9. Thanks to DEH and Ben, I discovered the wider world of Broadway and theatre. I can’t wait to see where this love takes me in life. (Shoutout to my frens who I wouldn’t have met without this!! 💙)
Who knows if I would’ve heard these songs without these covers (even if they’re popular, I know; how #uncultured of me):
Mama Who Bore Me: https://youtu.be/bXCqP6wVtlo
Shallow: https://youtu.be/k-cVqdSyxfg
Maria: https://youtu.be/Ex0ZaypY2GU
10. His vulnerability and talent as a songwriter/storyteller shine on his original songs. It’s cheesy, but I feel lucky to have had a tiny, tiny part in the story so far as a fan, and I can’t wait to see where his journey takes him next! 💙
Here are some live performances of his original songs to tide us over until midnight ;)
Free Day (7/7): phone lock screens for bad habit/ease my mind/grow as we go/temporary love. it’s the @benplattalbumcountdown final day! I can’t believe we’re actually getting the album tomorrow. it’s been worth the wait.
ben platt is so unbelievably important to me and I can’t wait to hear the entirety of the album (and cry)
@benplattalbumcountdown [day 5/7: favorite song from a musical/that he’s covered]
It took a lot to decide just one song, but finally, I decided my attachment to Words Fail (particularly live) is too strong to ignore. Before I begin gushing about how much I love Ben Platt: I want to say that I love all Evan Hansens, and what this show has become since I was lucky enough to see it in 2017! But today’s countdown prompt is gonna be a bit of a #throwbackthursdaytuesday, because I want to talk about my connection to Ben’s Evan.
I think that this goes without saying but Ben Platt as Evan Hansen. I think he is incredible in every single role he has done, but this role and show speaks to me so much.
He truly just put himself all out there , completely vulnerable every single day and worked so incredibly hard to make sure he told us this message.
He inspires me endlessly , especially his work ethic throughout playing the Role of Evan.
Cant wait for the album!
Join me, @benplattalbumcountdown and many others as we count down the days until Bens Album is released!