In case you somehow haven't heard, there's a new mashup sweeping the nation. It features Lin Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt iconically mashing together "The Story of Tonight" from Hamilton and "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen.
Even better, part of the proceeds from the download of this song go to the March For Our Lives Initiative!
This is the official video:
Here are 5 thoughts we all have while watching and listening to this.
1. THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING THAT HAS EVER PASSED THROUGH MY EARS.
This mashup is magic. The harmonies align perfectly. These songs were meant to be smooshed together into one lyrical ball of pulchritudinous amazement.
2. I need a live-action version of Hamilton in which Lin Manuel is Alexander and Ben is Philip.
These two men have impeccable chemistry in general. Also, Ben Platt would just be an amazing Philip Hamilton. Am I right or am I right? ("Blow Us All Away", anyone?)
3. I need a friend to learn Ben Platt's part so I can be Lin Manuel in all his glory and not have to worry about singing both parts simultaneously as I jam along.
Everyone needs a Ben Platt to their Lin Manuel Miranda, or at least a jam out buddy to pretend with.
4. "Tomorrow there'll be more of us" CANNOT BE SUNG QUIETLY.
It is arguably the best line of the entire song and MUST be played extremely loudly to show proper appreciation for the vocal chords that expel this collection of words in the loveliest way.
5. Well, looks like it's time to hit the repeat button.
There's no way you can just listen to this arrangement once. Hit the repeat button. No shame.
You can download/stream Found Tonight using this link: https://Atlantic.lnk.to/FoundTonightID
Donate to March For Our Lives here: https://marchforourlives.com/