Josh Young's "Run away with me" vs. Michael Arden's — Page 2

Josh Young's version is not good. There is a complete lack of any interpretive skills on his part. It's just random, directionless emotion. Not to mention it sounds like the song is an exercise in dialect experimentation.

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Oh definitely Michael's verions. But I do really enjoy the orchestration in Josh's. Michael's just feels so much more honest, plus I get chills every single time I listen to it.

I agree, InfiniteTheatreFrenzy, Michael does = LIFE!

I was so used to hearing Michael's version that at first I didn't like it as much, just Josh's is growing on me!

I still say you can't compare the two. But I see what you're saying. If I wanted like a cast album I would go for Michael's but if I just wanted to listen to a gorgeous song and voice I'd go for Josh any day. I could listen to his for hours on end. I thought it was supposed to be a pop song when I first heard it on myspace, then I read about it here and heard Michael's version. Hey, any of you who have the cd..what is "Even The Pain" the only song I've never heard of on it.

stop comparing
a great song deserves many interpretations
ARDEN needs a solo album so bad
can't wait to hear him make Magic
of Bob Dylan's wonderful songs
Maybe when he gets
back to NYC he can concentrate on recording

Updated On: 2/2/06 at 10:18 AM

On the high note (I forget what it is and don't have the recording on my iPod with me, I think it MAY be a b-flat?) and overall, Michael is a bit more forcably nasal, while Josh seems to have these notes more naturally. The only weird thing about that is that on the high "..say the word 'cuz I'm already theeeeeere!", Michael (albeit nasal) has a wonderful vibrato and freedom, whereas Josh's is more a straight-toned belt, showing a bit less polish and skill than Michael, in my opinion...

Well, I certainly didn't think he "rock"ed in Les Miz...

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