An Anthem of Urgency
Disappear is one of the most high-energy tracks in Dear Evan Hansen. It serves as a pivotal moment where the ghost of Connor Murphy convinces Evan to keep the "Connor Project" alive. This song is less about pretty singing and more about frantic, driving energy.
Performed by Mike Faist and Ben Platt, the track blends Pop-Rock stylings with contemporary Musical Theatre storytelling. The challenge lies in maintaining breath support through the wordy verses while saving enough power for the high belts in the chorus.
AI Coach Tip: Watch Your Diction
The verses are incredibly fast. On lines like "Broken and battered and waiting for the plunge," you must articulate your consonants (T's and P's) sharply. If you slur the words, the app will dock points for timing accuracy.
Phase 1: The Patter (Verses)
The song starts with a driving rhythm. The range here is comfortable for most baritenors, hovering in the A3-D4 area. The goal is to sound conversational yet urgent.
The Trap: Because the lyrics are so dense, singers often run out of breath before the end of a phrase. Plan your breath marks. Take a quick "sip" of air before "No one deserves to be forgotten."
Phase 2: The Harmony (Chorus)
When the chorus hits ("No one deserves to disappear"), the song splits. Mike Faist often takes the lower harmony while Ben Platt takes the melody, though they switch throughout the show.
- The Blend: You need to match the vowel shapes of your duet partner (or the backing track). Keep the vowels tall and narrow.
- The Mix: Do not pull full chest weight up to the F#4 here yet. Use a mixed voice to keep it sustainable for the repetition.
Phase 3: The Build & The Belt (Climax)
The bridge builds massive tension. The repeated line "No one deserves to disappear" goes higher and louder each time. The final belts hit a sustained G#4 and touch on A4.
To hit these notes safely, engage your core support and use a "calling" placement—imagine you are shouting to someone across the street. Avoid squeezing your throat; let the resonance ring forward in your mask.
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest belted chest-voice note is an A4. There are some falsetto/head voice textures that may go higher depending on ad-libs, but the core belt peaks at A4.
It is written as a duet for Connor and Evan. However, many singers perform it as a solo piece by singing the melody line throughout. The App supports both modes.
The tempo is 130 BPM. You need to practice active inhalation. Don't wait until you are empty to breathe; snatch quick breaths at comma points in the lyrics.
