Jake Gyllenhaal Singing "Maria"
Jake Gyllenhaal Singing "Maria"
#1Jake Gyllenhaal Singing "Maria"
Posted: 2/23/16 at 4:54pm
While I don't think he would ever be vocally right for the role of Tony, I love that he's embracing musical theater this much and think that this is a really lovely version of the song from the most perfect man on earth.
http://www.newnownext.com/jake-gyllenhaal-embraces-musical-theater-with-a-rendition-of-maria-from-west-side-story/02/2016/
#2Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/23/16 at 5:07pm
Okay, that gave me chills...
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
#3Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/23/16 at 5:07pm
Ugh he is so beautiful. REALLY hoping he comes back to Broadway soon. And I agree, while he doesn't have amazing vocals, he would do JUST fine if they did a little shop of horrors revival (fingers crossed after his amazing performance last summer!)
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/23/16 at 5:15pm
Lovely. His final head voice notes just shimmered.
I hope he continues to embrace musical theater. He has passion and talent.
#5Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/23/16 at 7:39pm
Wow - have to say I was surprised - and impressed. didn't expect that he'd have such a strong voice.
Before people jump down my throat - would love to see him in a film version of Sunset Boulevard (please without Glenn Close). Just hearing his voice and imagining with a little vocal coaching, he could be a phenomenal Joe Gillis.
#6Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/23/16 at 7:48pm
The higher range is weak but he has a pretty good voice. But his face automatically makes him perfect for so many characters (what a shame that he had to drop out of Into the Woods).
#8Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 6:56am
DAMN.
#9Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 10:37am
yeah, he just doesn't have the range to sing it, though he did a very good job. You can definitely hear him struggling with the high notes.
#10Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 11:25am
Yes to more Jake!
#12Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 12:32pm
hork said: "Less Jake, please.
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better???
#13Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 12:37pm
gypsy101 said: "The higher range is weak but he has a pretty good voice. But his face automatically makes him perfect for so many characters (what a shame that he had to drop out of Into the Woods)."
I had no idea he was going to do Into The Woods. I am assuming he was going to be one of the princes? Gah that would have been amazing.
#14Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 12:40pm
Yes, and then he pulled out. And if there's one thing you never want Jake to do, it's pull out.
#15Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 12:48pm
he was cast as Cinderella's Prince with Chris Pine as Rapunzel's. he then had to unfortunately pull out due to some scheduling conflict with shooting some other movie. Chris got bumped up and Billy Magnusson was cast to replace him.
#16Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 12:51pm
I was a skeptic about him in Little Shop when it was announced, but damn if he wasn't fantastic in every way.
#18Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 5:23pm
Jordan Catalano said: "Yes, and then he pulled out. And if there's one thing you never want Jake to do, it's pull out.
#19Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/24/16 at 5:34pm
He has a nice voice, but it's pretty wobbly in pitch and phrasing here, guys. He could be great, though, if he took some lessons and worked on it. He already has the foundation and the range, which is the stuff you can't learn.
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#20Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/25/16 at 8:22am
nice tone. but that last note was so anti-climatic.
#21Jake Gyllenhaal Singing
Posted: 2/25/16 at 12:47pm
Now the video is no longer available because Lincoln Center owns the rights.
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