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malaise

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Mon Mar 19, 2018, 06:20 PM Mar 2018

This is beautiful -Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt Release New Song for March for Our Lives

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lin-manuel-miranda-shares-new-song-for-march-for-our-lives-w518009
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Two Broadway superpowers teamed for a new charity single Monday as Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dear Evan Hansen's Ben Platt unveiled the video for "Found/Tonight," a mash-up of Hamilton's "The Story of Tonight" and Dear Evan Hansen's "You Will Be Found."

As students head back to school, getting back to normal is the last thing on their minds – they want the tragedy to break the NRA's hold on Washington

The video finds Miranda and Platt – a "Musical Theater Marvel/DC crossover," with Platt as Superman, as the Hamilton creator tweeted – combining their respective ballads in the studio. Proceeds from the download of "Found/Tonight" will benefit March for Our Lives, which is leading the rally on Washington, D.C. on March 24th to protest the government's inactivity on gun control.

"In the wake of Parkland, I was awestruck by the strength and leadership of the students and their ability to speak truth to power," Miranda said in a statement. "In the midst of their grief, they mobilized the youth of our nation and created a movement. This is their moment. Not just for themselves, but for all of us. This song is my way of helping to raise funds and awareness for their efforts, and to say Thank You, and that we are with you so let’s keep fighting, together."

"Better gun control is something that all Americans should be passionate about," Platt added. "These students are paving the way for future generations and it’s so inspiring to see young people standing up for what is probably the most important cause right now in this country, and demanding action. I hope that this song can play some small part in bringing about real change."
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This is beautiful -Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt Release New Song for March for Our Lives (Original Post) malaise Mar 2018 OP
I am in tears. So beautiful- just saw clip of them singing it on channel 10 local news .... FM123 Mar 2018 #1
Ha- where did you think I saw it malaise Mar 2018 #2
Yes! FM123 Mar 2018 #5
Oh dear me that's beautiful. Thank you. lamp_shade Mar 2018 #3
That was so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. all american girl Mar 2018 #4
Oh man... nolabear Mar 2018 #6
Like it. lindysalsagal Mar 2018 #7
Yes, yes, yes! (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #8
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