Vocal Coach 1st Reaction to LEA SALONGA - 'On My Own' (Les Miserables 10th Anniversary)
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- In this video, I react for the first time to Lea Salonga performing 'On My Own' from the musical 'Les Miserables'. In this video, I analyse her amazing performance, explain and demonstrate her vocal techniques and I'll tell you what I think made it so great.
This is a masterful performance that took place at the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary concert, buy a real life Disney princess.
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This is my favourite Les Mis song, and this is my favourite performance of the song. This is the performance I have always measured other performances by, and needless to say I have never found one that I prefer. If i had just one criticism of Lea Salonga's performance, it is that I could never understand how Marius could be so stupid as to not fall in love with Eponine. I mean seriously, I cannot see the pain in those eyes at the end without shedding a tear and wanting to give her a big hug.
Not a critique. I'm so sorry, why am I like this
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Because it was not written as a love story but a romantic tragedy that reflected the times they were living in early 19th-century France. Written by Victor Hugo
In the book Eponine is in much, much worse shape, hoarse-voiced and half-starved and filthy, and Marius feels great pity for her but thinks of her almost as a child rather than a woman his own age.
This is the gold standard of that song. And when you've heard Lea performing it you won't ever be able to not think of it whenever you hear somebody sing it. Lea is THE Eponine!
I read that this perfomance is the definitive version, people still watch to learn from. She is just amazing and she know it :) ❤
PLS STOP😢
What I love about Lea is her tone. She's the only one who sang this song who's not shrill. Her voice sits perfectly in the key. The others sound like the key is a bit too high or a bit too low for them.
my professor pulled this video several times for our theatre arts class.
The whole cast is a master class, that's why they're called "The dream cast"
Lea is the greatest Eponine to have ever walked the planks.
I will have to say that you are the premier vocal coach/teacher on this site. You are so wonderful at explaining why AND how certain sounds are not only executed but the physical aspects as well. Then you show how to actually do these with your own wonderful voice. I have learned so much watching your reaction videos for over a year. Best reaction channel on RUclips.
Wow, what a wonderful compliment. Thank you so so much 🥰
The last phrase was heartachingly long (15:02) and she still had breath left for the N. A few times I thought a breath was coming and she continued the phrase instead..loved how she interpreted the song.
Lea Salonga is an instant like for me, every time :D
Love your comments to this amazing performance! Lea is indeed a remarkable singer!
True expression in the eyes. Reminds me of Aurora singing in the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize concert. In the camera close-ups, her eyes told the story: she was in another world. A fairy indeed.
Excellent and wonderful critique, pinpointing exactly why Lea Salonga is one of the greats of musical theater. She has done a few duets with fellow Philippino Arnel Pineda, who is now the lead singer for Journey. If you haven't heard him, he's a vocal mimic of Steve Perry, but can do several other vocal mimicries. I think that would be interesting to see, given how in this video you noted that a person's mouth, larynx, etc. dictate a signature sound. And on the musical theater train, Ramin Karmiloo's voice is truly unmatched and I may just spend the rest of the evening going down the youtube rabbit hole on him.
Aside from all the technical stuff, I really love your humor. 😂❤
Lea is an amazing singer but Lolli, you are an equally amazing analyst! Your ability to breakdown the mechanics of her vocal production is truly jaw dropping. I am in awe of your talent. Love your butterflies too. Thank you for being the best analyst on YT. I don't understand why you don't have 2M subs already.
Apart from Lolli's analysis which is great it's so personable & darn fun with the voice comedy effects. Then I saw laid back Lilli clip. God so loveable & some of us going through tough times appreciate that comedy Lolli while getting to switch off our own concerns to the singers & music. Lea is just calm and in control. Wehay on "Piggy Lion" look but really communicates the positioning. You can tell Lolli has theatre understanding. Thank you Lolli. I can imagine you being a wonderful hypnotherapist with comedy to crack open clients in emotional pain to laugh & then transform because in laughter you cannot hold trauma for that moment. Sorry for my fan boying 😂. What a way Lea finished the song so gently
If someone ever produced an illustrated dictionary of music, this performance would be inserted as the illustration in the margin next to the definition of "musical theater." It is simply everything that musical theater could possibly be. It is, as the Fairy Voice Mother describes it, continuous perfection. And, Lolli gives this a fresh polish with her brilliant analysis. I am not a student of voice, but I was greatly enlightened without being inundated with minutia of vocal mechanics. Lea Salonga stands alone, but Lolli's review gives full justice to this utterly perfect performance. Well done!
Omg, I just found you and I love you. What I would give to have you as my voice coach! Best analysis and advice I've seen so far. You're amazing and Lea is a goddess
I love how you explain things in laymen's terms for those of us who do not have a vast knowledge of music theory or pedagogy! :)
What a wonderful day. The truly magnificent Lea Salonga brought to us by our FVM Lolli. Thank you gorgeous human for adding some joy to an otherwise ordinary day.
You're amazing! I learned so much from your breakdown of her performance.
Lea is the queen of mix. Do A little fall of rain with her and Michael Ball. Chills 🙏🏻
Thank you for selecting this performance. Lea is the gold standard for all that play Éponine. She is the queen of musical theatre diction and I appreciate the restraint she uses in the final big notes. (Too many others belt the crap out of them.) Honestly, you could review the entire 10th anniversary show as a special live stream event. It's just that good. But I would suggest Colm Wilkinson - my favorite Valjean - singing "Bring Him Home" during the same concert.
True as the 10th was the first show so they had chosen the best performers of Les Mis all over the world and Lea got it. I watched the Broadway where actors Jean Valjean and Javert and the couple M/Mme Thenardier who adopted Cossette were also selected for the 10th Anniv.
NO ONE can ever, ever beat this performance. Immaculately perfect!
I prefer Samantha barks more actually. I think it's more powerful emotionally even if not as technical
@@DavidRH714 and lea's performance is both emotionally and technically better
This is from the 10th Anniversary Concert. She played Eponine. You should listen to her sing A Little Fall of Rain with Michael Ball. Phenomenal.
Still the standard for Eponine to me. I grew up on Lea as Jasmine and Mulan. Loving her voice lead me to this concert, this concert made me fall in love with Le Mis, which then made me fall in love with musical theatre. So the point is: Lea Salonga is a goddess and we appreciate her.
Lea has been performing in her home country of the Philippines since she was 7 years old. (She was born in 1971.) Lea did theater, albums, concerts, film and TV as a child and teenager before she was discovered for MISS SAIGON at age 17. Lea originated the lead role in MISS SAIGON at age 18 in the West End, age 20 on Broadway, and won every major theater award in both countries for her portrayals. You already mentioned that Lea is the singing voice of Jasmine and Mulan.
Lea was the first Asian/non-Caucasian to play Eponine on Broadway (in 1993) and then was part of this 10th anniversary concert in 1995. Lea went into the LES MISERABLES Broadway revival in 2007 as Fantine and then played Fantine at the 25th anniversary concert in 2010. Lea is one of only 2 actors to play roles in both the 10th and 25th anniversary LES MIZ concerts (the other was Jenny Galloway), but the only one to play two different roles.
I love that people with no vocal training can just watch this performance and love it, but people with vocal training have an even greater appreciation of Lea's talent. Thank you for appreciating Lea's acting in addition to her amazing singing.
I really hope you'll check out more of Lea's performances. So many wonderful ones! Just a couple off the top of my head: Lea Salonga rehearsing "I'm Still Hurting", Lea and Rachelle Ann Go singing "The Movie In My Mind" at MISS SAIGON 25th anniversary concert, Lea and Regine Velasquez sing a musical medley, Lea and Michael Ball singing "A Little Fall of Rain" from LES MIZ 10th anniversary concert.
P.S. Her name is pronounced LAY-ah.
Great Reaction Love Le Mis, saw it TheatreGreat.Still wish you would doLove Don’t meGo you will LoveitPretty Please Love Frances from Scotland xx
Wow, your voice is incredibly nice to listen to yourself
This is (imo) the ultimate Les Mis performance and cast. The whole 10th Anniversary concert is absolute magic. Not only do you have Lea (all sorts of magic), Judy Kuhn (singing voice of Pocahontas), Michael Ball (legend) and Colm Wilkinson (gold standard of Valjean imo)
If you want another marvelous performance check "Empty chairs at empty tables" (anthem of survivors guilt) or "Bring him home" (just
I couldn't agree more!
I dunno. 25th was epic
Ruthie Henshall as Fantine is just as amazing when she's doing "I dreamed a dream"
I've gotta say, young lady....DAMN!! I can FEEL your passion through the screen!!! You have a gift. Your explanations are succinct and--most importantly --easy to understand, complete with a demonstration.
I bet you're GREAT in a teaching capacity..😊😊😊
Someday I may not tear up at this performance. Today was not that day. Thank you for your wonderful reaction and analysis.
I had never seen this lady”s videos and was prepared to be critical, especially being a keen
Lea fan. She proves that she really knows her stuff however and presents her analysis in a knowledgeable and entertaining way. I look forward to watching other videos.
Love your video reaction cutie
One of the best reactions on this video. I learned a lot from you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Now I’d be curious to see her singing while under the MRI and comparing her to a lay person mimicking what she’s doing and and a voice analyst of some sort reading it and spotting the difference
Dear Lolli, if *you* were to sing that song on stage, I would absolutely attend and watch Les Miserables again! Many thanks for sharing all your beautiful insights and thoughts!
Lollipop, what a wonderful time I am having listening to you!
FVM ... thanks again for a wonderful analysis of this performance ... musical theatre (and opera) are not favourite genres of mine ... I'm more an Angelina Jordan kind of guy ... but I clicked on this because it's YOU and now I'm glad I did because I've gained an unexpected appreciation of what this singer (who I've never heard of) is doing. Job done! R (Australia)
I apologise to all Eponines, but Lea Salonga is the only Eponine!
Hi. Just wanted to pop in the comments and say I’m really enjoying your reactions. Thanks for doing what you do!
I saw her performing this on stage and it ripped my heart out and squished it.
Ladies and gentlemen, the perfect female voice. If I could marry a voice, it would be Lea's. Then I would just sit around with my head in my hands staring while she sang around the house. I'd never get anything done.
Yup. We've all been there 😢
You are very good and Thank you for educating us.
You should react to her initial audition for Miss Saigon. Classic Lea Salonga… exceptional and just a wee baby when she did it!
LEAH IS JUST AN AWESOME BROADWAY SINGER / ACTRESS ! ❤❤❤😢
You're absolutely right about getting the "permission to relax" once you've heard someone singing on pitch for a bit. I also experience this when listening to instrumental music. I've often had the unpleasant experience of not receiving said permission and being on edge for an entire performance.
This. If not the best, perhaps, one of the best reactions, analyses, dissections I have ever seen for Lea's Performance
Please look at Ren & Chinchilla’s Chalk Outlines 🖤🖤
Phenomenal vocal display! There’s a live one-take on RUclips
My biggest regret of LIFE is Not finding this channel Sooner .( okay, perhaps that's a slight exaggeration.... but still.. You are such a treasure!!!)
you are amazing too
She's the greatest singer of any genre out there,I fell in love with her when she was starring in Miss Saigon,and her voice kills me every time I hear her!💘💘💘
Love your channel, Lolli. Lea Salonga is a truly magical performer and your analysis of her vocal technique was fascinating. I watch a lot of vocal coaches on RUclips and your reaction videos display a far deeper technical knowledge than pretty much any of the others. It is always an education to watch you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Great review! Very detailed and informative!
Can we see a comparison with Samantha Barks from either the 25 yr anniversary or the feature family? Sam’s version is gut wrenching!
Despite the hate for the movie, I sure do love Samantha Barks as Eponine. Would love to see you react to her performance of "On My Own", even though no one can compare to Lea. Same with Anne Hathaway's version of IDAD. ❤
Hope you could react to Lea's I'd give my life for you and burn both from her London Palladium concert and Miss Saigon highlight where she got her Ton's and Olivier award etc
You are one talented lady and a wonderful vocal coach. This video lasted 20:35 in length so your concern about how long it would last was not a concern at all.
Let me present to you an analogy of what I am about to suggest. Let's assume we were students in a mathematics class and the teacher was about to introduce us to a difficult mathematical theory. He gets up to the blackboard with his chalk and begins the process with chalk in one hand and an eraser in the other hand. He speaks calmly at first and then his voice becomes louder and more rapid and he seems to be really into what he is doing. He is not pausing to point anything out. He wants his class to feel the thrill of what he is doing without explanation. He is so into it his chalk keeps breaking because he is pressing so hard against the blackboard. He winds up with a very tiny piece of chalk in his hand as he completes his task. He turns and looks at the class and the expressions on their faces is exactly what he wanted to see. They have no idea what he just did but they were thrilled watching him 'do his thing'. After a short 5 second pause (which seemed like 5 minutes) he spoke to the class. "What I just showed you is something you will need to guide you forever in your quest to be a competent mathematical tactioner. Now, let me explain what I just did. Get out your note books and get ready to start writing."
My dear 'The Fairy Voice Mother', it would have been so nice to hear Lea sing the song straight through and enjoy every note she sang and actually start tearing up by the end of the song. THEN, if I was a student wanting to become a great singer, I would be so excited to listen to what you were about to explain to me what Lea was doing. But, you chose, instead, to turn a beautiful moment into a shredded salad of sorts and although everything you said was expertly said, no one listening felt the beauty of what was going on. With the mathematics teacher, if he started explaining what he was doing from the very beginning he would have lost his class very early on because they were not appreciating the end result.
Let us make another analogy. Let's go into the kitchen. Mom just made some soup with a ton of ingredients in it. Oh my gosh, it was terrific! We blurted out, "Mom how did you do that! It was so delicious!" Or it could have gone like this, "My daughter come here and let me show you how to make some soup." She continued and lost her daughter when she was explaining to her how much of this and how much of that. Point being, if her daughter had tasted the soup first, she would have been 'all in' in regards to knowing what mom had done.
Who am I? Just a guy walking down the street who will say hello to you as we begin to pass one another. After that you may have thought for a second, "Gee, that was nice. I wonder what he's all about?"
You should 100% react to Lea's performance of I Dreamed a Dream. Taking into account the fact that she was Fatine in the 25 year anniversary, so there was 15 years between the two performances and she still sounds amazing.
Love the effort in editing. 💪😎
Love Lea! Lea and Samantha Barks will always be my fav Eponine. Great pick Fairy Voice Mother! 😊
👍Samantha, too, is incredible as Eponine. Her performance in BOTH the 25th anniversary production and in the movie version of Les Mis were wonderful!
Might be the greatest singular Broadway performer/song combination ever. She's MAGIC!
Also, bless you for not stopping after the climax note “known” - it kills me when reactors stop there. The breath and the three “I love him”s are so gorgeous! And then the last line with no breath. Beautiful.
I watched so many of that video's vocal teacher reactions and yours is the only that actually gave so much lessons and tips. Pretty much the most informative one imo. Keep up this good reactions/analysis!
7:08 "Oh her mouth is so mesmorising, it's massive". I must admit, I would never have seen this as a compliment until today 😂
This is THE version of the song by which all are measured....
Time to hear Zhou Shin sing Think of Me
FILIPINOS are masters of VOWELS.
Their language enunciate and pronounce all vowels.
I think that's their secret 👑👑👑
I know the voice from watching with my grandkids it's great to see the person behind the voice. BTW you are very talented❤❤❤
I love her breakdown of this song. Lea is so amazing.
A wonderful song, powerful and moving, and Lea Salonga is simply fantastic. What is truly impressive, though, is that you are able not only to explain the technical aspects of her performance, but to recreate them with your own voice. And you do this while still being emotionally swept away by what she's doing. You are truly a joy to watch.
The epitome of singing being analyzed by the epitome of singing. Phenomenal video.
This takes me back, I was obsessed with this song in my teens. Different genre, but I think you'd enjoy The Summoning by Sleep Token. The vocals are amazing, the song is beautifully arranged, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it!
Thanks a lot to the effort in a nice vedeo 😅
"The only singer that has the perfect pitch, Lea Salonga" qoute from Asia's songbird, Regine Velasquez.
If you ever question the grace or existence of god, refer to this performance and her blessed voice. Sheer Perfection.
I can't figure out WHY your style used to be off-putting to me. USED to be. No longer! Now that I have become more familiar with you, I really enjoy your animated examples and thorough explanations. You are so clearly focused on the music you are hearing... but still able to detect and identify the nuances of the vocals. Excellent! I'm subscribed and thrilled!! (p.s... I haven't seen you show them off TOO much, but you have some SERIOUS pipes of your own!! 😉 )
I don’t actually sing good, but I am learning a lot of techniques here.
Mia Salonga is incredible.! FVM, your videos are also incredible! You are a gift to this world. Thank You!! Lea’s performance reaches into my soul and touches me in such a profound way! FVM your analysis which includes the breadth of the talent, training, and technique only help me appreciate this performance even more!
I love vocal reactors who are actually capable of reproducing the singing on the spot
Somebody should come up with some kind TV show starring you ----- you are a character!🎥❤
"How long have you got". Lolli, we have as long as you'll keep us enthralled. By that, I mean as long as you keep talking. Also, this video reminded me that I love to hear you sing. I believe it's time for a another song. I'd also like to get your take on Katrina Velarde, who is just another Filipina with mad skills(at least I think so).
This and A Little Fall Of Rain with Michael Ball and Lea is my all time fave from this concert i get chills and tears every time its so beautiful! Please react to A Little Fall of Rain 🙏🏼❤️ I just subscribed! 🇵🇭
This never gets old. Perfection 👌🏼
This song, this performance in particular always has me in tears. Great analysis Lolli. I'd love to see you do a comparison between this one and Samantha Barks in the movie. Both amazing. ❤
I've watched this reaction several times now. So terrific! There are so many other Lea performances that I'd love for you to react to. Many other people have mentioned Regine Velasquez, so how about Regine and Lea's musical medley? It's pretty fantastic. I'm a huge fan of Lea and her solo performances, but also a lot of her duets. I'd also recommend (in no particular order): Lea and Michael Ball singing "A Little Fall of Rain", Lea rehearsing "I'm Still Hurting" from THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Lea singing "It's Quiet Uptown" at her concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 2022, Lea and Josh Groban singing "All I Ask of You" and "The Prayer" at his concert in Manila 2019 (there's a vid of both songs plus their banter together on stage before and in-between songs), Lea and Rachelle Ann Go singing "The Movie In My Mind" at the MISS SAIGON 25th Anniversary Concert in 2014, Lea and Rachelle Ann Go singing "I Know Him So Well" at the London Palladium.
I first saw this concert about 25 years ago on TV. It was just playing in the background & between Philip Quast singing 'Stars'...& LEA SINGING THIS SONG....I was hooked. Bought myself a couple of orchestra seat tix & a DVD of the 10th Anniversary performance & have fallen in love with Les Mix & even got to see her when she appeared about 18 years ago at a casino in northern Calif. I flipped out when I was offered the opportunity for two free tix to see her at an upcoming show in my hometown at the end of April....but was sadly disappointed when she's already sold out within a day or two.
As someone who can't sing at all but can play piano it is so intriguing and enlightening hearing singers/coaches talk about great vocal performances. I feel like it makes me understand piano more.
I enjoyed your reaction as well as your analysis and explanation of vocal techniques that Lea Salonga used in this performance. Your being a professional vocal coach makes a big difference from many reactors who are obviously just collecting views for monetary gain. I'm going to subscribe.
I have found your channel through your reaction to Dimash's SOS and love that you refrain from just swooning over every video to please the respective fans and gain views and followers, but instead you actually analyse the technique and are able to reproduce it. I would love to see your reaction to Allison Luff's rendition of She used to be mine, which is by far my favorite of all versions on youtube. Thank you and keep up the amazing work
You are awesome. I feel like I attended a master class taught by you - thank you 😌
I've seen this incredible musical six times but sadly never with Lea. Having said that, the six Eponines never disappointed!
most technical reaction ever, many tnx for educating. most Filipino singers are musically talented even if not formally trained; she might sound unique but her vocal artistry is not rare here in our country.
I love your gleeful reactions! It is clear how much music inspires you. Please consider doing a reaction to Guy Sebastian singing “Standing With You” official video. His brilliant use of a plethora of vocal skills will excite you, I am quite sure, but it is his passion that will capture your soul! I love anything Guy sings and believe you can help us all find a way to bring such brilliance to our own singing. Much love to you, as always❤️
Amazing reaction! Even Ms. Leah told in an interview that she lost her voice at one point in her career because of daily Broadway shows where the management sent her to a voice therapist to regain her voice. I'm glad you point it out. New sub here!
I really enjoy your analysis. If I can suggest another Filipino singer, Katrina Velarde, a self taught singer. I believe she is one of the best singers out there.
if I could like this video more than once, I'd do it... every single day...
I love it attention you give to the most minuscule things in the performance and how it makes sense in the bigger picture. Im learning sooooo much in each of your videos.
Thank you soooo much!
hey lolli. i'm back with another suggestion: check out mick gordons bfg division from the doom soundtrack. there isn't any vocals to analyse but i guess you enjoy metal and there is nothing more metal than mick gordon :)
I love your blouse! Your reaction was amazingly educational and powerful. Her performance was chilling, haunting and brilliant!!
I have heard her sing this countless times and I basically weep every time. Phenomenal.
@10:48 You're pretty perfect yourself ;)
The snippets you do makes me want to hear you cover this song :)
Light in the Piazza- Dividing Day
Elena Shaddow is one of my favorite Sapranos ever on/off Broadway. She played Margaret in London for the concert version. The video quality isn’t great, but the music is fabulous. Please, it’s my birthday request.
You are the most informative of all the voice coaches Ive seen commenting on Lea singing this song. I wish I had a vocal coach but just singing along with Lea the last two weeks and I sense some improvements. Too bad I did not try singing when I was young. I always kinda wanted to . . .