Hello B-E-A-U-TIFUL People, unfortunately I can’t respond to you all individually with my current schedule, but I just flew back to NYC after traveling non-stop for a good while and spoke about this video’s comments on my star wars live stream today when someone came in to ask about my feedback for this video. Unfortunately, the majority of these girls’ fans mistook what I said. I was in no way laughing at them or being judgy. People bring me videos to react to in order to find out what my constructive critiques and opinions would be from the perspective of an opera singer with 3 degrees from Juilliard. Not just a simple reaction of me sitting and enjoying the music I hear which I could easily do, but is not the primary reason people watch my videos. I apologize if this is not what the fans of these lovely girls wanted to hear, but it’s what my channel is based on and I only meant to give my true opinion based on what I thought they can improve on. I understand that for most regular listeners, the things I brought up may not be an issue, but the comments I made in this video truly reflect a professional take on what can be improved upon. Unfortunately, most singers in the industry don’t get this level of training which I am so grateful to have myself and which my audience appreciates for what it is and why they enjoy my reactions so much. I strive to pass this training on, ESPECIALLY to the younger incoming singers who are already at such a high level of talent and can easily implement the things I bring up. The critiques or praises I give allow my viewers to understand why they love or may not love something they hear. If these girls came to me for a lesson or a coaching for example (which I do very frequently and love to do) I would have fixed/worked on everything that I mention in this video. I’m sorry this came off the wrong way in my video. I truly appreciate these girls putting out beautiful music and singing together in such a wholesome way and look forward to listening and reacting to their future work. There is no need to “call me out” or come after me with harsh comments as I have no malicious intent behind the things I say. I have had this same problem happen when I commented on Dimash’s diction. He is a professional world class singer traveling the world performing on all kinds of stages, but I gave the same kind of criticism based on my training. That doesn’t mean I don’t absolutely LOVE the work he does and admire him tremendously, it’s just the true feedback that I myself would hear in the professional world. Hope that clarifies and sending much love to you all! 💕
Do you not realise it's not the tone of your reaction it's more the fact that Martha is 12 years old at this time yes TWELVE nowhere near maturity yet and has plenty of time to improve her diction if she so desire's unfortunately i believe she is more interested in equestrian. People took offence at you covering your mouth as though you were laughing at her i know you said the laughing emoji's were beyond your control and due to your video editors but you still could've handled yourself in a far maturer manner. Was your Italian that strong at 12 years old?. For more information Lucy had her first concert the other day in Manchester and blew the audience away and so did Martha when she accompanied her on stage, also Lucy's musical Rosie opens in the West End in the Autumn so she must be able to sing without the use of enhancements as you suggested.
@@mikeyitfc it wasn’t so much a critique of the girls but of whoever prepared them. However as I mentioned in another reply, this video may have been created even before they started gaining any traction at all which would mean it was not coached. Otherwise, the covering of my mouth was purely because I had my classical brain turned on and hearing the same mistake multiple times was hard to process. If I had been at the session, I would have been able to take 3 minutes to review the few tiny things in the Italian that could have been improved to make a huge difference and went about our day. Even I am not perfect, but that was the reason for my reaction in that way. NOT that I was laughing or teasing in any way.
Also she is being trained so it's not gonna be perfect, Can't you see how Lucy is watching her, So yeah Lucy is working on her, Martha did a really good job being in Italian. The song would be different for now because it's harder. I think lucky pick this song because it's difficult, With Lucy busy schedule Martha is just getting stronger Now go to the climb you'll see just how Martha voices has conquer it, Lucy did this part for training purposes, Martha you did beautiful and to hold that breath long like your doing not because your Italian isn't there yet your so good holding your long range, So carry on sweetie And Lucy Let her sing it now with you. Stay proud. Because you did it, ❤
As another fan of these two girls I agree with your critic and you are right, your critic is the reason I watch your videos. And yes this videos are pitch corrected (but probably manually). Sadly this seems to be the norm in the music industry. Even in live performances. 😞 Also quite common are unfortunately some loud "over protective" fans. Please excuse them, they can't help themselves. 😑
For what it’s worth, Lucy and Martha performed this live last night in Manchester and those in attendance said it was even better than this recording. Supposedly, there will be professional video available at some point. Of course, Lucy is now 20 and Martha 14.
Funny you should say that, two days ago I went to Lucy’s first live solo concert in Manchester, it was professionally recorded I’m not party to when that might be released but at 74 years old I’ve been to a lot of concerts and I can tell you Lucy sounds better live than in her studio recordings oh and Martha (now 14) joined Lucy for two duets including ……. The prayer! You should also consider that Martha’s current career path isn’t music she’s into equestrian events. My other thought is why would you learn all the nuances of a foreign language to go on a weeks holiday ( or sing a couple of songs) I’m Welsh and don’t expect tourists to learn Welsh (with even more rolling of r’s than Italian) to sit on one of our wonderful beaches!
Hi, i also attended the concert, and like you i thought that that Lucy and Martha's rendition of the prayer was better than the video, as for the language , i moved to North Wales six years ago following the birth of my welsh grandson, and i am still struggling to learn how to say even the most basic phrases without totally mucking them up,!!!
Geez, the laughing and emoji, wow unprofessional! Martha is 12 years old her and apparently you haven’t read the other reactors comments in regard to this stunning rendition!
Lucy never ever uses auto tune .In fact I don´t think any one today uses Auto Tune It has become a generic term for cleaning up recordings .All commercial recordings are mixed and matched to a degree its an automatic process and many artists have no say in it. I suspect if you have made any recordings they will also have gone through the system if they are going to be sold as people will only buy something that sounds perfect. Lucy´s voice has been analysed by many voice coaches some opera singers and all have come to the conclusion that she has a beautiful voice And hard as it may sound to you Lucy is one of the few singers who actually sound better live than recorded. This was supposed to be a song reaction not a language lesson .Martha was only 12 years old and never spoken Italian in her life neither has Lucy. Lucy is in fact so good that an award winning song writer and owner of her recording company Chris Broom. Has written a musical for Lucy to star in which is opening in London next year. Chris said he first met Lucy when she was 13 years old and realised then that she had the ability to become one of the greatest vocalists of all time and he has waited until she had finished he education before he launched this Musical.
Bon jovi and Celine both sang a Chinese song in China No one made fun of their accent or mispronunciation but appreciated their effort For most people who don’t know Italian we enjoyed their wonderful voice and harmony
Also just for the record I think you're confusing Auto-tuned with Pitch Correction there's a fundamental difference, yes there's pitch correction here but Lucy doesn't use auto tune it is one of her pet hates.
Although I respect what you say, Lucy and Martha are not trying to sing in English/Italian, perfectly. This is a music video and as Martha is very young, you need to be careful in your choice of words and reactions. Lucy is a star of the future, and Martha is more interested in Horses. I wish you well.
About this performance being ‘live’ or not, towards the end Martha clearly struggles with a particular phrase and just about makes it then Lucy gives her a look as if to say ‘told you you could do it sis’ it’s either live or they’re both World class actresses!
Thank you Maggie for your very professional review, maybe a little bit “too much” professional, after reading a couple of comments here, let’s not forget these were two still young and not totally professional singers at that time, specially little Martha. But for me and the majority of devoted fans and followers of Lucy’s performances, I think it is exactly those beautiful small “imperfections” of Martha, that sometimes slightly off tempo singing that only Lucy is capable of and makes she so unique, all those things and much more that we love so much. About this song, just to say that I loved the original one with Celine and Andrea, great, perfect and wonderfully executed, but it was Lucy & Martha’s version that gave me wet eyes, not the original one. And the same happens after each and every cover that Lucy has been releasing. I had the pleasure of listening, watching and enjoying live Lucy’s première in Manchester, and let me tell you how it was in one single word, autotunning or not, pitch correction or not, whatever modern technology or not: magical…! Just magical. :)
It’s important to YOU, a TRAINED opera singer. This is probably the first time either one of them sang in Italian. Give them a break, my gosh you are harsh. It’s people like you that will make Martha second guess anything she ever sings again. If she was an adult known to sing in Italian, then by all means, but the first time ever and she is a child???? You are cruel.
There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism... That is how you learn and get better, by taking the advice and direction from people who know better. That's the problem with a lot of people today, they don't know how to accept constructive criticism. She was not mean here, she just simply offered some advice from a professional perspective.
@@byoung1991This was destructive, not constructive, criticism - infused with a certain snobbery derived from Maggi's operatic background. A very unfortunate reaction video and one that has, in my opinion, been rightly pilloried by the sisters' supporters.
Martha was only 12 years old and Lucy she about 17 when this video is recoreded. There excellent singing and beautiful synchronized harmonies is just great. These 'Prayer' one there fantastic cover song ever perform especially Lucy that any song makes it her own as masterpieces.
Better than OK, I think - I have not seen a single comment from an Italian language speaker that is critical of Martha's diction, and all seem genuinely appreciative of the effort the sisters have made to sing in a foreign tongue and create such a beautiful rendition of the song!
While you are a professional opera singer who has studied Italian for years, Martha in this video is a 12 year old school girl who has Never sung in Italian before. Also you appear not convinced that they can sing like this "Live." Well they both sang this song "Live" last night in Lucy's first ever solo concert in Manchester UK to a standing ovation which was completely sold out. Her next solo concert is in Tokyo Japan, she's also to star in a brand new musical written especially for her called "Rosie" on London's West End stage. And you're asking if they can sing as well as this "Live?" Are you serious? Being a professional singer your comments almost seem to me to be tinged with jealousy.
@@PhyllisJarosz-p1z Many people who've worked in the opera community can be notoriously snobby and difficult to please so I wouldn't let her nitpicking of the best singer in the world Lucy Thomas bother you because the wider opinion of Lucy and Martha is virtually unanimous and emphatically positive.
@@adamknight7041you can’t excuse her behavior away! Rude is just rude!!! She is not professional and it shows. If you want a class act look at Elizabeth Zharoff’s reaction to Lucy Thomas. Elizabeth is a world renowned opera singer who has played leading roles all around the world. This particular reactor hasn’t stared in anything!!! A pure amateur!!
I’ve actually starred in plenty of things and am working professionally around the world… anyways… not jealous, I pinned my explanation comment above and hope you read and understand it. I appreciate these girls’ talents immensely, and was really critiquing the people who prepared this Italian (I assume they were coached at the level they seem to be at? Or maybe this was long before they became the level they are now). Anyways… please keep the comments kind. I have no malicious intent and this was simply my professional reaction and this critique would be given by any decent classically trained/professional singer. Thanks!
I was in Manchester on Tuesday night 5th March. Lucy was even better live than her videos. She performed 16 songs, two of which were duets with Martha who is now 14, Lucy is 20. One of the duets was the Prayer. It received a standing ovation, once again BETTER than the video. As for the Italian, i haven't got a clue. But make no mistake at all, Lucy Thomas is the real deal folks. As for the reaction, you need to find yourself a different hobby Mrs.😮
Agreed, pronunciation is important. However, I personally feel that understanding is equally or even more important. One can always tell when a singer understands the words and the story they are telling with their song. You can hear it, you can see it.
Non si tratta di un'analisi linguistica semantica, ma di una pura reazione emotiva a ciò che stiamo ascoltando. Per quanto mi riguarda, l'italiano di Martha è quasi perfetto per una ragazzina inglese di 12 anni. Mi ha particolarmente commosso il fatto che guardi direttamente Lucy al minuto 8:02 mentre canta La Forza Che Ci Dai = The Strength You give to Us.
Hey Lucy had her first live concert last night in Manchester, England. I wasn’t there but the people that were said it was fantastic. No auto tune with these two. I have seen their voice tracks. Yes they are both English and if you ever hear them speak it’s very English with a northern accent. I think you have a reaction of Lucy singing “Evergreen”. I would love to see it. Stay free, safe, healthy, and happy.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Yes you are most probably right. I think this reaction was actually recorded a few months ago but at time only her small group of followers were able to watch it live. She has a pretty good voice herself but picking on Martha is not a good look.
I have resisted posting a comment until now in order to cool down and try to offer an objective assessment. You will perhaps know that this rendition of The Prayer has over 6M views on Lucy's YT channel! This figure has been achieved in spite of the diction flaws that you spent most of your time criticising, along with your erroneous thoughts about the use of 'autotune'. Although you were complimentary about both Martha's and, in particular, Lucy's vocals, the overall impression you left was one of sour negativity for a cover that many believe is the most beautiful recorded to date! Your reaction was dominated by what I believe to be a snobbery derived from your operatic background, rather than an appreciation of what the vast majority of the audience for this song is looking for! This is not high opera and the standards by which you have criticised Martha's diction in this cover are irrelevant for most people - not least because most of the audience does not speak Italian and only appreciate the sound being made. Despite this, I have not discovered a single criticism of Martha's diction from Italian language speakers commenting on this cover - indeed, there seems to be a genuine appreciation of the sisters attempt to sing the song, in part, in a language that is not their native tongue, whilst still producing such a beautiful rendition. I have not given you a 'Like' for this reaction video and will only do so in future if you can provide a better balanced reaction that is not so influenced by your prejudices! 😮
How many 12 year olds learning a second language for the first time get it perfectly right, she is very exposed and undoubtably nervous andbthis is done in one take, it can only get better. Any recordings of you singing at 12 we can listen to?
I will add to that, have just listened to your reaction to pentatonix (the prayer) seems you have a fixed way of listening to everything! Maybe some minor cleaning up for the CD release but these girls are not post processed to the nth degree like P!
That wasn't a judgement, that was arrogance. My son-in-law is from Calabria, you wouldn't find a word of your perfect Italian there, let alone understand a word. A review should be objective, well-founded and unreserved. Criticism yes, appropriate and appropriate to the circumstances and absolutely free of smug smirks.
Notice this person never comments on any criticism about her immaturity and her own performance where she doesn't even pronounce the word WANT correctly.
LOL how was your Italian at twelve give it a break! A critique that continued throughout the reaction video. As far as pitch control is concerned without a doubt it is being used and abused in the music industry. Including Lucy Thomas's producers. However I have heard Ms Thomas live about 2 years ago, and also a busking video recorded of her by an X girlfriend back in the U.K. This kid is the real deal... She is a true alto powerhouse complete with LOL Barbra Streisand lungs. and frankly totally capable of taking a couple notches out a Julliard grad!
She's 13 i believe when she sang this no need to be so hyper critical because her Italian doesn't sound as mature as you feel it should be and to do the stupid laughing emoji's show's how immature your mind is. I'm sure Celine Dion didn't sing it the way you thought it should be sang. I've just gone and listened to your song '' my hiding place'' and in the first line almost you sang it's a place i want to be alone, yet you pronounced it wanna be alone. Sorry but i'm a stickler for the correct pronunciation.
This is the second time I’ve listened to your channel!!! Strike 2. I said to myself, maybe she a new reactor and is inexperienced. I decided to give you another try! Big mistake!!! Picking on a 12 year old English girl’s Italian diction is beyond low!!! I think you need to find another line of work. In your last video you stated you were still going to school!! I guess you’re not ready to graduate!!! You lack common decency and understanding. Bye the way, most critics state that this was the best cover of “The Prayer ever recorded!!! For me, there won’t be a strike 3!!!
Absouletely 100% correct. Best performance of The Prayer ever recorded. Why does Maggie have to reassure us that shes a Julliard trained singer? Im Not impressed.
Magg I don’t think you should react to any singer as you are a opera singer I’ve been to a couple of operas and I just can’t understand what they are singing about so how in hell can you judge a singer ?
Don't worry she likes to hammer a 12 year old singing in Italian but in her song '' my hideaway'' she doesn't even pronounce the word WANT correctly and that's in English.
The line I wrote is “When I wanna be alone”…. Please don’t attack my work for my honest professional opinion. These girls are fabulous and I pinned my explanation comment if you want to read it. 👍🏼
@@maggiereneemusic If your going to attack a 12 yr old for her Italian at least have the decency to use ENGLISH diction correctly. For a classically trained opera singer your lyrics are pretty slack. What's the problem are you the only person who is allowed to attack peoples work?.
@@lawrenceb5236 Low class response to a low class person hating on a 12 yr old girl because according to her the Italian isn't up to an adults standard. So shove your low class response where the sun doesn't shine. One shouldn't criticise other people if she can't even use English diction correctly.
That was interesting. Sure hope that video from the concert pops up soon so we can dispel the notion of autotuning, etc. Was also nice to know that Martha did appear with Lucy, according to the comments here.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 i know you are a fan wilbur, as am i,so i joined fb fans to find out what was going on. Standing ovation when she walked on stage, 2 more standing ovations during concert. Encore was Hallejuya. Q/A on stage half way through. All who attended are still up in the clouds, and to round it off after the greet and meet, they continued the party at a local hotel until 1-30. IE lucy and the family plus any fans who wanted to. Im british, but loads of americans came over they went home happy. Hope this helps.
Here it is, 3 days after you posted this video, and no response from you after 100 comments calling you out for your lack of respect, among other things. Are you going to say something or hide?
Hi Lawrence, I just flew back to NYC after traveling non-stop for a good while and spoke about this video’s comments on my star wars live stream today when someone came in to ask this same question. Unfortunately, the majority of these girls’ fans mistook what I said. I was in no way laughing at them or being judgy. People bring me videos to react to in order to find out what my constructive critiques and opinions would be from the perspective of an opera singer with 3 degrees from Juilliard. Not just a simple reaction of me sitting and enjoying the music I hear which I could easily do, but is not the primary reason people watch my videos. I apologize if this is not what the fans of these lovely girls wanted to hear, but it’s what my channel is based on and I only meant to give my true opinion based on what I thought they can improve on. I understand that for most regular listeners, the things I brought up may not be an issue, but the comments I made in this video truly reflect a professional take on what can be improved upon. Unfortunately, most singers in the industry don’t get this level of training which I am so grateful to have myself and which my audience appreciates for what it is and why they enjoy my reactions so much. I strive to pass this training on, ESPECIALLY to the younger incoming singers who are already at such a high level of talent and can easily implement the things I bring up. The critiques or praises I give allow my viewers to understand why they love or may not love something they hear. If these girls came to me for a lesson or a coaching for example (which I do very frequently and love to do) I would have fixed/worked on everything that I mention in this video. I’m sorry this came off the wrong way in my video. I truly appreciate these girls putting out beautiful music and singing together in such a wholesome way and look forward to listening and reacting to their future work. There is no need to “call me out” or come after me with harsh comments as I have no malicious intent behind the things I say. I have had this same problem happen when I commented on Dimash’s diction. He is a professional world class singer traveling the world performing on all kinds of stages, but I gave the same kind of criticism based on my training. That doesn’t mean I don’t absolutely LOVE the work he does and admire him tremendously, it’s just the true feedback that I myself would hear in the professional world. Hope that clarifies and sending much love! 💕
Lucy fans are brutal, and some of them have no room for any other singer in their life. I'm a big fan of hers, but I also enjoy other singers, like Loren Allred, Jordan Smith, ABBA, etc. I remember you gave a very nice review of Lucy singing Hallelujah a few months ago.
Laughing like a school kid at a 12 year old singing opera and covering your face while laughing, has nothing to do being a annoyed fan, it's as immature of a reaction as I have ever seen. I listened to Maggie sing pop, and it was awful, Off key, just horrendous. Not be following her!
Lucy Thomas live at Manchester theatre UK she sings 17 songs live on stage and sold out events also Lucy Thomas is going to Japan the end of this year just thought you would like to know as you requested hearing Lucy and Martha singing live --- Sean ( UK) x
Just as an idle thought and I know Lucy's interest is in stage musicals but what kind of opera singer do you think she would have been if that had ever been her goal. I'm thinking of her power her tonal qualities breath support etc.
So, I listened to your comments. I read your statement. And I also spent the better part of 3 hours listening to Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Katharine McPhee, Helene Fischer, Josh Groban, Charlotte Church and Pentatonix singing The Prayer. Not one time did I hear an "Opera" version of what you are describing in your comments. When other Italians say that Martha's Italian is impeccable, that is enough for me. David Foster, one of the co-writers, was on piano with Andrea, Celine and Katharine, and he applauded all three singers. Lucy and Martha have never come across as opera singers, as far as I know or have heard. A big difference from Broadway or show musicals. You also had very negative thoughts on Lucy with Hallelujah, I am thinking because it wasn't up to your opera standards. It never was a song intended for opera. Are there any videos of you singing on RUclips that we can listen to and give an honest opinion? I would love to listen to one. Maybe you are jealous of Lucy and Martha's talents? Kind of sounds like jealousy. Now I am off to try to find a song that you sang. More to come!
She’s 12, what did you sound like at t 12! Also, she competes in equestrian events, try that. That was a totally unecessary dig on a child. Put on your dunce hat and sit in the corner!
Well Maggie it looks you have stirred a hornet's nests with your reaction to Martha trying to sing Italian, you mention there is over 5.5 million views for this song, you forgot just one thing when they record this song there was no views at all. So you will want to listen to Lucy & Martha live, well you are in luck they held a live public concert last night in Manchester England and the concert was videod from start to finnish so there will be a DVD of the concert and when it is published you will be able to hear them live, one of the songs they sung together is the "Prayer " so maybe the italian will be a little better. A nice reaction Take care Barbara.
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Please don't react to anything else you make yourself look foolish and immature, it's not all about you you know right? To ridicule a 12 year old girls pronunciation of Italian by using stupid laughing emoji's makes you somewhat immature and especially when you can't pronounce the word WANT correctly.
I only listen to professional reactors, and honey you are about as cruel and immature as they come. Never have I ever seen such a childish behavior as yours,laughing like a moron. while reacting. Awful behavior!
No, Not AutoTune possibly- and I mean possibly, some pitch correction. But NOT everyone uses either AutoTune or Pitch correction , Lucy is one but take a look at 20 year old Tori Holub. You get what it says on the tin - pure talent. She has many short videos on RUclips all self produced, without any vocal interference other than perhaps a little reverb.
Speaking of live performances, why is this post labeled "Opera Singer Reacts Live" when you streamed this months ago? With over 70 videos on Lucy's RUclips Channel and at least half a dozen duets with her sister could you pick a new one to do? Criticism of a (then) 12 year olds diction aside, your analyses of performance are the most informative of practically any reactor's.
That’s why I do what I do! Not to criticize, but to give a trained perspective that gives people insight into why they love their favorite artists! Happy to react to newer videos as well! Have been traveling like crazy for my own singing, but hoping to do more current reactions soon!
I understand your thoughts about the handlers doing Martha dirty. You are correct about the Italian diction. They should have given them both more language training. These two kids are amazing and a little restraint by their handlers would have been appropriate. Also, as much as I love these two young people, I think Lucy is a prodigy (my opinion) and Martha is not. At a very young age Lucy was kicking out Diva songs as good as some of the Diva’s. Check out Lucy’s Diva songs, you might agree. I certainly do not have your ear, I have followed you for years, but I honestly think Lucy is positioned for super stardom. BTW, thank you for being honest in your reviews, amazing work.
I have been a musican some 60 years and can say these kids did something spectacular, way beyond some of the so called modern superstars on RUclips, Martha can outsing most and Lucy is by far the best, no nasal twang, has perfect pitch and breath control and is better than the so called divas. No dirty here just two incredible individuals pushing the boundaries either something new to them. Both have more potential here than the Reactor which explains her jealous comments.
No jealousy here, just real criticism that these girls would get from any classically/professionally trained voice teacher or coach that wants talent not only to succeed but also to be the best they can possibly be. Please don’t falsely attack me for giving my professional constructive criticism. They are great singers and can handle this criticism as all of us do in this industry.
@@maggiereneemusic Lucy is succeeding she is the lead role in a musical that is opening up in the west end in Autumn that's the equivalent to your Broadway so i doubt you could give her any more advice than she has already been given.
@@maggiereneemusicthis is against your style, I have led many youth bands and choirs and know constructive criticism and giggling into your hand with a laughing emoji at a 12 year old learning a language for the first time, and perched on a stool is not CC. What you may not realise is that it is not clinically executed style but where you take your audience that makes an artist. I have seen Reactor after Reactor in tears over this performance, it has taken millions to heaven and back and all you can do is laugh like a toddler!
I didn’t laugh, unfortunately with all my travels, I don’t get to edit my own videos every time and my editors don’t all speak the best English and they do what they can to edit my videos. In this case, it was an inappropriate emoji but I didn’t edit that. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
I went back to listen to some of your music, I hope you stick to opera, and stay away from pop. Being a personal talent Manager years ago. You were laughing, you put your hand over your mouth. Now as far as Lucy goes, she's the best out there today, and just had her solo concert. Every single reactor on RUclips loves her. Nobody compares to the quality of her voice, and no auto tone ever used!
I am back. I am a fair man and I have to give you credit. I listened to My Hideaway and I liked it. Where was the video shot? The scenery was very beautiful.
Really good voices and harmonies. Not goodt Italian diction? A lot better than mine. But yes I understand the need to strive for perfection. Good reaction and analysis.
Beautiful voices, both of them, I admire and enjoyed them both very much. I hope this is not the case but the production *to me* has a sort of odd sheen to it, and it made me wonder if perhaps there is a *little* studio trickery happening, some minor pitch correction happening to make it all sound absolutely perfect? Note that this is a question, not an accusation. How can we know about this? I ask solely because I hate when producers decide to do this....I am NOT blaming Lucy and Martha if it was done -- their voices are soo good that you just do not have to toy with them *at all*. If there are tiny moments of "imperfection", that no one in the public would notice or care about at all, then let them be. You don't have to make them sound like superhumans. Again, I only ask because the sound quality has an aspect to it that sounds just slightly manipulated to me....I hope I'm wrong. Probable that none of us can know the answer unless we have some inside information. But again, credit to these young ladies for their beautiful singing.
Of course it's been touched up here and there, what studio version of any artists isn't to make them on point why do these so called analyst watch someone sing a studio version then moan because it's been slightly adjusted. If everyone sang live on their studio versions they'd sound exactly the same as they do in concert.
@@mikeyitfc Auto-tune didn't used to be used and it doesn't have to be now. I don't like it. They don't need it. I praised them profusely, said twice how much I enjoy their singing. My post was about the production and what I don't like about it, not the singers or how good they are. And personally I would LOVE if everyone "sounds exactly the same as they do in concert on records". To each his own -- I'm not trying to change your mind about anything.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Proof of what, what the hell are you going on about?. I'm replying to what someone was saying about auto-tune and all i said was most artist songs are touched up in some way or another in the studio i never said anything about they can't sing live, i suggest you read the context of my comment before mouthing off mate.
@@mickeyhank Auto tune has been used for years and years my friend and yes me too but they don't sound the same live as they do on their records do they. The records are always polished and sound crystal clear i wonder why that is?. Little bit of technical adjustment perhaps or not.
@@mikeyitfc What you write is true. But does it HAVE TO BE that way? No. I am aware that auto tune has been used for a long time but back in the 70's and later (I just googled it -- it was invented in 1997) -- it wasn't used and that is what I'm referring to, it's not a law of nature that it be used. Did you like any recorded music prior to 1997? Do you like the sound of those records? Or do you prefer how they sound today? . For me these posts I'm making are simply indicating personal preferences, not describing "what is" happening out there in the world". I know what is happening and I'm here to say I don't like it. My posts are showing what *could be* -- no auto tune being used -- they're about what I prefer. A studio album will still sound "better" than when you go see someone live just because of how sophisticated the recording equipment is. Auto tune, pitch correction does not have to be one ingredient -- the record will still sound better. That's all I'm saying bro. These girls sing so well, let's hear them as they are, not "correct" any MINOR imperfection. It humanizes them if you leave their voices as they are, people will love them more, in my opinion.
Nice reaction Maggie. I'm a musician myself, and there are plenty of things I can miss in styles, and disciplines I'm not familiar with. Learning from people who know these things is important, I appreciate your honesty.
People who know these things go listen to her singing a song '' my hideaway'' in the first few lines she sings '' there's a place i go when i want to be alone'' she pronounces it '' when i wanna be alone'' for someone whose a stickler for dictation i think she needs to look at herself.
@@maggiereneemusic Lazy lyric writing though when the actual word is wanT that's with a T at the end i thought for little miss perfect this would be a total faux pas.
@@canadian1677 He does try bless him without really understanding what people are saying i mean look you clearly said '' Martha was not quite 13 quite being the operative word which to me means she was 12 years old but not quite 13.
Hello B-E-A-U-TIFUL People, unfortunately I can’t respond to you all individually with my current schedule, but I just flew back to NYC after traveling non-stop for a good while and spoke about this video’s comments on my star wars live stream today when someone came in to ask about my feedback for this video. Unfortunately, the majority of these girls’ fans mistook what I said. I was in no way laughing at them or being judgy. People bring me videos to react to in order to find out what my constructive critiques and opinions would be from the perspective of an opera singer with 3 degrees from Juilliard. Not just a simple reaction of me sitting and enjoying the music I hear which I could easily do, but is not the primary reason people watch my videos. I apologize if this is not what the fans of these lovely girls wanted to hear, but it’s what my channel is based on and I only meant to give my true opinion based on what I thought they can improve on. I understand that for most regular listeners, the things I brought up may not be an issue, but the comments I made in this video truly reflect a professional take on what can be improved upon. Unfortunately, most singers in the industry don’t get this level of training which I am so grateful to have myself and which my audience appreciates for what it is and why they enjoy my reactions so much. I strive to pass this training on, ESPECIALLY to the younger incoming singers who are already at such a high level of talent and can easily implement the things I bring up. The critiques or praises I give allow my viewers to understand why they love or may not love something they hear. If these girls came to me for a lesson or a coaching for example (which I do very frequently and love to do) I would have fixed/worked on everything that I mention in this video. I’m sorry this came off the wrong way in my video. I truly appreciate these girls putting out beautiful music and singing together in such a wholesome way and look forward to listening and reacting to their future work. There is no need to “call me out” or come after me with harsh comments as I have no malicious intent behind the things I say. I have had this same problem happen when I commented on Dimash’s diction. He is a professional world class singer traveling the world performing on all kinds of stages, but I gave the same kind of criticism based on my training. That doesn’t mean I don’t absolutely LOVE the work he does and admire him tremendously, it’s just the true feedback that I myself would hear in the professional world. Hope that clarifies and sending much love to you all! 💕
Do you not realise it's not the tone of your reaction it's more the fact that Martha is 12 years old at this time yes TWELVE nowhere near maturity yet and has plenty of time to improve her diction if she so desire's unfortunately i believe she is more interested in equestrian. People took offence at you covering your mouth as though you were laughing at her i know you said the laughing emoji's were beyond your control and due to your video editors but you still could've handled yourself in a far maturer manner. Was your Italian that strong at 12 years old?. For more information Lucy had her first concert the other day in Manchester and blew the audience away and so did Martha when she accompanied her on stage, also Lucy's musical Rosie opens in the West End in the Autumn so she must be able to sing without the use of enhancements as you suggested.
@@mikeyitfc it wasn’t so much a critique of the girls but of whoever prepared them. However as I mentioned in another reply, this video may have been created even before they started gaining any traction at all which would mean it was not coached. Otherwise, the covering of my mouth was purely because I had my classical brain turned on and hearing the same mistake multiple times was hard to process. If I had been at the session, I would have been able to take 3 minutes to review the few tiny things in the Italian that could have been improved to make a huge difference and went about our day. Even I am not perfect, but that was the reason for my reaction in that way. NOT that I was laughing or teasing in any way.
Also she is being trained so it's not gonna be perfect,
Can't you see how Lucy is watching her,
So yeah
Lucy is working on her,
Martha did a really good job being in Italian.
The song would be different for now because it's harder.
I think lucky pick this song because it's difficult,
With Lucy busy schedule Martha is just getting stronger
Now go to the climb you'll see just how Martha voices has conquer it,
Lucy did this part for training purposes,
Martha you did beautiful and to hold that breath long like your doing not because your Italian isn't there yet your so good holding your long range,
So carry on sweetie
And Lucy
Let her sing it now with you.
Stay proud.
Because you did it,
❤
As another fan of these two girls I agree with your critic and you are right, your critic is the reason I watch your videos. And yes this videos are pitch corrected (but probably manually). Sadly this seems to be the norm in the music industry. Even in live performances. 😞
Also quite common are unfortunately some loud "over protective" fans. Please excuse them, they can't help themselves. 😑
For what it’s worth, Lucy and Martha performed this live last night in Manchester and those in attendance said it was even better than this recording. Supposedly, there will be professional video available at some point. Of course, Lucy is now 20 and Martha 14.
I expect Martha’s Italian is as good as Andrea Bocellis English was at 12!
Or even Bocelli trying to sing opera 😂
Funny you should say that, two days ago I went to Lucy’s first live solo concert in Manchester, it was professionally recorded I’m not party to when that might be released but at 74 years old I’ve been to a lot of concerts and I can tell you Lucy sounds better live than in her studio recordings oh and Martha (now 14) joined Lucy for two duets including ……. The prayer! You should also consider that Martha’s current career path isn’t music she’s into equestrian events. My other thought is why would you learn all the nuances of a foreign language to go on a weeks holiday ( or sing a couple of songs) I’m Welsh and don’t expect tourists to learn Welsh (with even more rolling of r’s than Italian) to sit on one of our wonderful beaches!
Hi, i also attended the concert, and like you i thought that that Lucy and Martha's rendition of the prayer was better than the video, as for the language , i moved to North Wales six years ago following the birth of my welsh grandson, and i am still struggling to learn how to say even the most basic phrases without totally mucking them up,!!!
Geez, the laughing and emoji, wow unprofessional!
Martha is 12 years old her and apparently you haven’t read the other reactors comments in regard to this stunning rendition!
Lucy never ever uses auto tune .In fact I don´t think any one today uses Auto Tune It has become a generic term for cleaning up recordings .All commercial recordings are mixed and matched to a degree its an automatic process and many artists have no say in it. I suspect if you have made any recordings they will also have gone through the system if they are going to be sold as people will only buy something that sounds perfect. Lucy´s voice has been analysed by many voice coaches some opera singers and all have come to the conclusion that she has a beautiful voice And hard as it may sound to you Lucy is one of the few singers who actually sound better live than recorded. This was supposed to be a song reaction not a language lesson .Martha was only 12 years old and never spoken Italian in her life neither has Lucy. Lucy is in fact so good that an award winning song writer and owner of her recording company Chris Broom. Has written a musical for Lucy to star in which is opening in London next year. Chris said he first met Lucy when she was 13 years old and realised then that she had the ability to become one of the greatest vocalists of all time and he has waited until she had finished he education before he launched this Musical.
Bon jovi and Celine both sang a Chinese song in China
No one made fun of their accent or mispronunciation but appreciated their effort
For most people who don’t know Italian we enjoyed their wonderful voice and harmony
Also just for the record I think you're confusing Auto-tuned with Pitch Correction there's a fundamental difference, yes there's pitch correction here but Lucy doesn't use auto tune it is one of her pet hates.
Although I respect what you say, Lucy and Martha are not trying to sing in English/Italian, perfectly. This is a music video and as Martha is very young, you need to be careful in your choice of words and reactions. Lucy is a star of the future, and Martha is more interested in Horses. I wish you well.
About this performance being ‘live’ or not, towards the end Martha clearly struggles with a particular phrase and just about makes it then Lucy gives her a look as if to say ‘told you you could do it sis’ it’s either live or they’re both World class actresses!
Thank you Maggie for your very professional review, maybe a little bit “too much” professional, after reading a couple of comments here, let’s not forget these were two still young and not totally professional singers at that time, specially little Martha. But for me and the majority of devoted fans and followers of Lucy’s performances, I think it is exactly those beautiful small “imperfections” of Martha, that sometimes slightly off tempo singing that only Lucy is capable of and makes she so unique, all those things and much more that we love so much. About this song, just to say that I loved the original one with Celine and Andrea, great, perfect and wonderfully executed, but it was Lucy & Martha’s version that gave me wet eyes, not the original one. And the same happens after each and every cover that Lucy has been releasing. I had the pleasure of listening, watching and enjoying live Lucy’s première in Manchester, and let me tell you how it was in one single word, autotunning or not, pitch correction or not, whatever modern technology or not: magical…! Just magical. :)
For us untrained Opera Singer this is wonderful. Lucy and Martha if you see this please come and do a concert in Cincinnati, Ohio - USA.
It’s important to YOU, a TRAINED opera singer. This is probably the first time either one of them sang in Italian. Give them a break, my gosh you are harsh. It’s people like you that will make Martha second guess anything she ever sings again. If she was an adult known to sing in Italian, then by all means, but the first time ever and she is a child???? You are cruel.
There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism... That is how you learn and get better, by taking the advice and direction from people who know better. That's the problem with a lot of people today, they don't know how to accept constructive criticism. She was not mean here, she just simply offered some advice from a professional perspective.
@@byoung1991This was destructive, not constructive, criticism - infused with a certain snobbery derived from Maggi's operatic background. A very unfortunate reaction video and one that has, in my opinion, been rightly pilloried by the sisters' supporters.
You are so critical...these sisters are stunning in every way...vocals...looks. Think there is a bit of the green eyed monster here 😂
You said it!
Martha was only 12 years old and Lucy she about 17 when this video is recoreded. There excellent singing and beautiful synchronized harmonies is just great. These 'Prayer' one there fantastic cover song ever perform especially Lucy that any song makes it her own as masterpieces.
I think this may be the younger sister's first time singing in italian
Not sure why you expected a 12 year old English girl to have flawless Italian 😂 I thought Martha did an OK job all things considered.
Better than OK, I think - I have not seen a single comment from an Italian language speaker that is critical of Martha's diction, and all seem genuinely appreciative of the effort the sisters have made to sing in a foreign tongue and create such a beautiful rendition of the song!
While you are a professional opera singer who has studied Italian for years, Martha in this video is a 12 year old school girl who has Never sung in Italian before. Also you appear not convinced that they can sing like this "Live." Well they both sang this song "Live" last night in Lucy's first ever solo concert in Manchester UK to a standing ovation which was completely sold out. Her next solo concert is in Tokyo Japan, she's also to star in a brand new musical written especially for her called "Rosie" on London's West End stage. And you're asking if they can sing as well as this "Live?" Are you serious? Being a professional singer your comments almost seem to me to be tinged with jealousy.
I definitely agree about the jealousy, saw it when she reacted to Lucy’s Hallelujah, which was beyond amazing but she nitpicked it to death.
@@PhyllisJarosz-p1z
Many people who've worked in the opera community can be notoriously snobby and difficult to please so I wouldn't let her nitpicking of the best singer in the world Lucy Thomas bother you because the wider opinion of Lucy and Martha is virtually unanimous and emphatically positive.
Agree.
@@adamknight7041you can’t excuse her behavior away! Rude is just rude!!! She is not professional and it shows. If you want a class act look at Elizabeth Zharoff’s reaction to Lucy Thomas. Elizabeth is a world renowned opera singer who has played leading roles all around the world. This particular reactor hasn’t stared in anything!!! A pure amateur!!
I’ve actually starred in plenty of things and am working professionally around the world… anyways… not jealous, I pinned my explanation comment above and hope you read and understand it. I appreciate these girls’ talents immensely, and was really critiquing the people who prepared this Italian (I assume they were coached at the level they seem to be at? Or maybe this was long before they became the level they are now). Anyways… please keep the comments kind. I have no malicious intent and this was simply my professional reaction and this critique would be given by any decent classically trained/professional singer.
Thanks!
Kind of hard on a 12 year old, give it a rest. At 12, would you have done any better???
Lucy had her first public live concert in Manchester yesterday .
I was in Manchester on Tuesday night 5th March. Lucy was even better live than her videos. She performed 16 songs, two of which were duets with Martha who is now 14, Lucy is 20. One of the duets was the Prayer. It received a standing ovation, once again BETTER than the video. As for the Italian, i haven't got a clue. But make no mistake at all, Lucy Thomas is the real deal folks. As for the reaction, you need to find yourself a different hobby Mrs.😮
Thanks for her March 5th update. I have been wondering how she got on, I had no doubt Lucy will be sensational, lovely to hear Martha took part.
Yes, she's the real deal. They was filming the concert so if you're interested they should be releasing a DVd soon.
Agreed, pronunciation is important. However, I personally feel that understanding is equally or even more important. One can always tell when a singer understands the words and the story they are telling with their song. You can hear it, you can see it.
Non si tratta di un'analisi linguistica semantica, ma di una pura reazione emotiva a ciò che stiamo ascoltando. Per quanto mi riguarda, l'italiano di Martha è quasi perfetto per una ragazzina inglese di 12 anni. Mi ha particolarmente commosso il fatto che guardi direttamente Lucy al minuto 8:02 mentre canta La Forza Che Ci Dai = The Strength You give to Us.
Hey Lucy had her first live concert last night in Manchester, England. I wasn’t there but the people that were said it was fantastic. No auto tune with these two. I have seen their voice tracks. Yes they are both English and if you ever hear them speak it’s very English with a northern accent. I think you have a reaction of Lucy singing “Evergreen”. I would love to see it. Stay free, safe, healthy, and happy.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Yes you are most probably right. I think this reaction was actually recorded a few months ago but at time only her small group of followers were able to watch it live. She has a pretty good voice herself but picking on Martha is not a good look.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 No it is Not what? I’m confused but getting confused isn’t hard for me nowadays.
I have resisted posting a comment until now in order to cool down and try to offer an objective assessment.
You will perhaps know that this rendition of The Prayer has over 6M views on Lucy's YT channel! This figure has been achieved in spite of the diction flaws that you spent most of your time criticising, along with your erroneous thoughts about the use of 'autotune'. Although you were complimentary about both Martha's and, in particular, Lucy's vocals, the overall impression you left was one of sour negativity for a cover that many believe is the most beautiful recorded to date! Your reaction was dominated by what I believe to be a snobbery derived from your operatic background, rather than an appreciation of what the vast majority of the audience for this song is looking for! This is not high opera and the standards by which you have criticised Martha's diction in this cover are irrelevant for most people - not least because most of the audience does not speak Italian and only appreciate the sound being made. Despite this, I have not discovered a single criticism of Martha's diction from Italian language speakers commenting on this cover - indeed, there seems to be a genuine appreciation of the sisters attempt to sing the song, in part, in a language that is not their native tongue, whilst still producing such a beautiful rendition.
I have not given you a 'Like' for this reaction video and will only do so in future if you can provide a better balanced reaction that is not so influenced by your prejudices! 😮
Hey michael...I agree with you! You expressed it very well! Thank you.
How many 12 year olds learning a second language for the first time get it perfectly right, she is very exposed and undoubtably nervous andbthis is done in one take, it can only get better. Any recordings of you singing at 12 we can listen to?
I will add to that, have just listened to your reaction to pentatonix (the prayer) seems you have a fixed way of listening to everything! Maybe some minor cleaning up for the CD release but these girls are not post processed to the nth degree like P!
That wasn't a judgement, that was arrogance. My son-in-law is from Calabria, you wouldn't find a word of your perfect Italian there, let alone understand a word. A review should be objective, well-founded and unreserved. Criticism yes, appropriate and appropriate to the circumstances and absolutely free of smug smirks.
Notice this person never comments on any criticism about her immaturity and her own performance where she doesn't even pronounce the word WANT correctly.
LOL how was your Italian at twelve give it a break! A critique that continued throughout the reaction video. As far as pitch control is concerned without a doubt it is being used and abused in the music industry. Including Lucy Thomas's producers. However I have heard Ms Thomas live about 2 years ago, and also a busking video recorded of her by an X girlfriend back in the U.K. This kid is the real deal... She is a true alto powerhouse complete with LOL Barbra Streisand lungs. and frankly totally capable of taking a couple notches out a Julliard grad!
Lucy and Martha are from Wigan Lancashire, England
She's 13 i believe when she sang this no need to be so hyper critical because her Italian doesn't sound as mature as you feel it should be and to do the stupid laughing emoji's show's how immature your mind is. I'm sure Celine Dion didn't sing it the way you thought it should be sang. I've just gone and listened to your song '' my hiding place'' and in the first line almost you sang it's a place i want to be alone, yet you pronounced it wanna be alone. Sorry but i'm a stickler for the correct pronunciation.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 I said i BELIEVE she was 13 i never said she WAS 13.
This is the second time I’ve listened to your channel!!! Strike 2. I said to myself, maybe she a new reactor and is inexperienced. I decided to give you another try! Big mistake!!! Picking on a 12 year old English girl’s Italian diction is beyond low!!! I think you need to find another line of work. In your last video you stated you were still going to school!! I guess you’re not ready to graduate!!! You lack common decency and understanding. Bye the way, most critics state that this was the best cover of “The Prayer ever recorded!!! For me, there won’t be a strike 3!!!
Absouletely 100% correct. Best performance of The Prayer ever recorded. Why does Maggie have to reassure us that shes a Julliard trained singer? Im Not impressed.
Im sorry but I think Martha's Italian at 12 is absolutely gorgeous, I detect a bit of jealousy.
Magg I don’t think you should react to any singer as you are a opera singer I’ve been to a couple of operas and I just can’t understand what they are singing about so how in hell can you judge a singer ?
Hey, cut Martha some slack. She is only 12 years old with this recording. She’s sitting on a chair stool to appear nearer in height to Lucy.
Don't worry she likes to hammer a 12 year old singing in Italian but in her song '' my hideaway'' she doesn't even pronounce the word WANT correctly and that's in English.
The line I wrote is “When I wanna be alone”…. Please don’t attack my work for my honest professional opinion. These girls are fabulous and I pinned my explanation comment if you want to read it. 👍🏼
@@mikeyitfc Feel better now? Low class response.
@@maggiereneemusic If your going to attack a 12 yr old for her Italian at least have the decency to use ENGLISH diction correctly. For a classically trained opera singer your lyrics are pretty slack. What's the problem are you the only person who is allowed to attack peoples work?.
@@lawrenceb5236 Low class response to a low class person hating on a 12 yr old girl because according to her the Italian isn't up to an adults standard. So shove your low class response where the sun doesn't shine. One shouldn't criticise other people if she can't even use English diction correctly.
That was interesting. Sure hope that video from the concert pops up soon so we can dispel the notion of autotuning, etc. Was also nice to know that Martha did appear with Lucy, according to the comments here.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Phil Harris and Randy Simon mentioned it in their comments here.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 no big deal. Would rather see the video of the concert.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 i know you are a fan wilbur, as am i,so i joined fb fans to find out what was going on. Standing ovation when she walked on stage, 2 more standing ovations during concert. Encore was Hallejuya. Q/A on stage half way through. All who attended are still up in the clouds, and to round it off after the greet and meet, they continued the party at a local hotel until 1-30. IE lucy and the family plus any fans who wanted to. Im british, but loads of americans came over they went home happy. Hope this helps.
@@51THESHADOW thanks for that information. A win for everyone.
@@lawrenceb5236 you are welcome.
ha ha......this has got to be the most hilarious reaction to these two kids ever., get over yourself
All I know is the first time I tried to sing Latin. I misspronounced ninety nine percent of it because I was overthinking things the same way she is.
The Italian isn't that important.
Here it is, 3 days after you posted this video, and no response from you after 100 comments calling you out for your lack of respect, among other things. Are you going to say something or hide?
Hi Lawrence, I just flew back to NYC after traveling non-stop for a good while and spoke about this video’s comments on my star wars live stream today when someone came in to ask this same question. Unfortunately, the majority of these girls’ fans mistook what I said. I was in no way laughing at them or being judgy. People bring me videos to react to in order to find out what my constructive critiques and opinions would be from the perspective of an opera singer with 3 degrees from Juilliard. Not just a simple reaction of me sitting and enjoying the music I hear which I could easily do, but is not the primary reason people watch my videos. I apologize if this is not what the fans of these lovely girls wanted to hear, but it’s what my channel is based on and I only meant to give my true opinion based on what I thought they can improve on. I understand that for most regular listeners, the things I brought up may not be an issue, but the comments I made in this video truly reflect a professional take on what can be improved upon. Unfortunately, most singers in the industry don’t get this level of training which I am so grateful to have myself and which my audience appreciates for what it is and why they enjoy my reactions so much. I strive to pass this training on, ESPECIALLY to the younger incoming singers who are already at such a high level of talent and can easily implement the things I bring up. The critiques or praises I give allow my viewers to understand why they love or may not love something they hear. If these girls came to me for a lesson or a coaching for example (which I do very frequently and love to do) I would have fixed/worked on everything that I mention in this video. I’m sorry this came off the wrong way in my video. I truly appreciate these girls putting out beautiful music and singing together in such a wholesome way and look forward to listening and reacting to their future work. There is no need to “call me out” or come after me with harsh comments as I have no malicious intent behind the things I say. I have had this same problem happen when I commented on Dimash’s diction. He is a professional world class singer traveling the world performing on all kinds of stages, but I gave the same kind of criticism based on my training. That doesn’t mean I don’t absolutely LOVE the work he does and admire him tremendously, it’s just the true feedback that I myself would hear in the professional world. Hope that clarifies and sending much love! 💕
Lucy fans are brutal, and some of them have no room for any other singer in their life. I'm a big fan of hers, but I also enjoy other singers, like Loren Allred, Jordan Smith, ABBA, etc.
I remember you gave a very nice review of Lucy singing Hallelujah a few months ago.
Laughing like a school kid at a 12 year old singing opera and covering your face while laughing, has nothing to do being a annoyed fan, it's as immature of a reaction as I have ever seen. I listened to Maggie sing pop, and it was awful, Off key, just horrendous. Not be following her!
Lucy Thomas live at Manchester theatre UK she sings 17 songs live on stage and sold out events also Lucy Thomas is going to Japan the end of this year just thought you would like to know as you requested hearing Lucy and Martha singing live --- Sean ( UK) x
Just as an idle thought and I know Lucy's interest is in stage musicals but what kind of opera singer do you think she would have been if that had ever been her goal. I'm thinking of her power her tonal qualities breath support etc.
Potentially a great one! 😅 she’s too young to tell at this stage, but her tone is GORGEOUS
she's 12 for gods sake
Critique is one thing, envy is another, and yes it does show through. 😮
both young vibrat powerful voices will just improve with age and training...
So, I listened to your comments. I read your statement. And I also spent the better part of 3 hours listening to Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Katharine McPhee, Helene Fischer, Josh Groban, Charlotte Church and Pentatonix singing The Prayer. Not one time did I hear an "Opera" version of what you are describing in your comments. When other Italians say that Martha's Italian is impeccable, that is enough for me. David Foster, one of the co-writers, was on piano with Andrea, Celine and Katharine, and he applauded all three singers. Lucy and Martha have never come across as opera singers, as far as I know or have heard. A big difference from Broadway or show musicals. You also had very negative thoughts on Lucy with Hallelujah, I am thinking because it wasn't up to your opera standards. It never was a song intended for opera. Are there any videos of you singing on RUclips that we can listen to and give an honest opinion? I would love to listen to one. Maybe you are jealous of Lucy and Martha's talents? Kind of sounds like jealousy. Now I am off to try to find a song that you sang. More to come!
I found some of her trying to sing pop, just awful. And a opera competition, she's not someone I would pay to see.
Please tell me why Lucy is not a house old name,should be on the radio!!
❤Lucy
She’s 12, what did you sound like at t
12! Also, she competes in equestrian events, try that. That was a totally unecessary dig on a child. Put on your dunce hat and sit in the corner!
Well Maggie it looks you have stirred a hornet's nests with your reaction to Martha trying to sing Italian, you mention there is over 5.5 million views for this song, you forgot just one thing when they record this song there was no views at all. So you will want to listen to Lucy & Martha live, well you are in luck they held a live public concert last night in Manchester England and the concert was videod from start to finnish so there will be a DVD of the concert and when it is published you will be able to hear them live, one of the songs they sung together is the "Prayer " so maybe the italian will be a little better. A nice reaction Take care Barbara.
Maggs -- One day, may we please hear you sing this song?
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Please don't react to anything else you make yourself look foolish and immature, it's not all about you you know right? To ridicule a 12 year old girls pronunciation of Italian by using stupid laughing emoji's makes you somewhat immature and especially when you can't pronounce the word WANT correctly.
I only listen to professional reactors, and honey you are about as cruel and immature as they come. Never have I ever seen such a childish behavior as yours,laughing like a moron. while reacting. Awful behavior!
No, Not AutoTune possibly- and I mean possibly, some pitch correction. But NOT everyone uses either AutoTune or Pitch correction , Lucy is one but take a look at 20 year old Tori Holub. You get what it says on the tin - pure talent. She has many short videos on RUclips all self produced, without any vocal interference other than perhaps a little reverb.
Listen to this song by Pentatonix
Great song. BUT if you want the BEST version of this song, it’s by Lauren Talley and David Phelps. Check out. You won’t be disappointed. 🙏🏻
Give Martha a break. She was only 12 years old there. They can sing the phone book and it would sound great. Technically you are correct.❤👍
Speaking of live performances, why is this post labeled "Opera Singer Reacts Live" when you streamed this months ago?
With over 70 videos on Lucy's RUclips Channel and at least half a dozen duets with her sister could you pick a new one to do?
Criticism of a (then) 12 year olds diction aside, your analyses of performance are the most informative of practically any reactor's.
That’s why I do what I do! Not to criticize, but to give a trained perspective that gives people insight into why they love their favorite artists! Happy to react to newer videos as well! Have been traveling like crazy for my own singing, but hoping to do more current reactions soon!
Hayley Westenra sings in Italian but then she recorded an album with the great Ennio Morricone
As I said check out Chloe Agnew in her live rendition when she was a Celtic woman
If you want magic check out Chloe (Celtic Woman) doing this song live
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I understand your thoughts about the handlers doing Martha dirty. You are correct about the Italian diction. They should have given them both more language training. These two kids are amazing and a little restraint by their handlers would have been appropriate. Also, as much as I love these two young people, I think Lucy is a prodigy (my opinion) and Martha is not. At a very young age Lucy was kicking out Diva songs as good as some of the Diva’s. Check out Lucy’s Diva songs, you might agree. I certainly do not have your ear, I have followed you for years, but I honestly think Lucy is positioned for super stardom. BTW, thank you for being honest in your reviews, amazing work.
Martha prefers to ride her horse in equestrian.
I have been a musican some 60 years and can say these kids did something spectacular, way beyond some of the so called modern superstars on RUclips, Martha can outsing most and Lucy is by far the best, no nasal twang, has perfect pitch and breath control and is better than the so called divas. No dirty here just two incredible individuals pushing the boundaries either something new to them. Both have more potential here than the Reactor which explains her jealous comments.
No jealousy here, just real criticism that these girls would get from any classically/professionally trained voice teacher or coach that wants talent not only to succeed but also to be the best they can possibly be. Please don’t falsely attack me for giving my professional constructive criticism. They are great singers and can handle this criticism as all of us do in this industry.
@@maggiereneemusic Lucy is succeeding she is the lead role in a musical that is opening up in the west end in Autumn that's the equivalent to your Broadway so i doubt you could give her any more advice than she has already been given.
@@maggiereneemusicthis is against your style, I have led many youth bands and choirs and know constructive criticism and giggling into your hand with a laughing emoji at a 12 year old learning a language for the first time, and perched on a stool is not CC. What you may not realise is that it is not clinically executed style but where you take your audience that makes an artist. I have seen Reactor after Reactor in tears over this performance, it has taken millions to heaven and back and all you can do is laugh like a toddler!
Leah Barniville and Ellen Williams both sung in Italian, but they studied the language and are both fluent.
Omg, you should be ashamed of yourself. Laughing like that, you don't know her, STOP!!! Very immature on your psrt!
I didn’t laugh, unfortunately with all my travels, I don’t get to edit my own videos every time and my editors don’t all speak the best English and they do what they can to edit my videos. In this case, it was an inappropriate emoji but I didn’t edit that. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
I went back to listen to some of your music, I hope you stick to opera, and stay away from pop. Being a personal talent Manager years ago. You were laughing, you put your hand over your mouth. Now as far as Lucy goes, she's the best out there today, and just had her solo concert. Every single reactor on RUclips loves her. Nobody compares to the quality of her voice, and no auto tone ever used!
Italien is a language for less educated people.v Sadly everything in the last twenty years is autotuned including you ?
I am back. I am a fair man and I have to give you credit. I listened to My Hideaway and I liked it. Where was the video shot? The scenery was very beautiful.
Really good voices and harmonies. Not goodt Italian diction? A lot better than mine. But yes I understand the need to strive for perfection. Good reaction and analysis.
I always enjoy your reactions, Maggie. And I love Lucy’s singing.
Thank you so much for bringing such incredible talent to the channel! 🩷🩷🩷
Beautiful voices, both of them, I admire and enjoyed them both very much. I hope this is not the case but the production *to me* has a sort of odd sheen to it, and it made me wonder if perhaps there is a *little* studio trickery happening, some minor pitch correction happening to make it all sound absolutely perfect? Note that this is a question, not an accusation. How can we know about this? I ask solely because I hate when producers decide to do this....I am NOT blaming Lucy and Martha if it was done -- their voices are soo good that you just do not have to toy with them *at all*. If there are tiny moments of "imperfection", that no one in the public would notice or care about at all, then let them be. You don't have to make them sound like superhumans. Again, I only ask because the sound quality has an aspect to it that sounds just slightly manipulated to me....I hope I'm wrong. Probable that none of us can know the answer unless we have some inside information. But again, credit to these young ladies for their beautiful singing.
Of course it's been touched up here and there, what studio version of any artists isn't to make them on point why do these so called analyst watch someone sing a studio version then moan because it's been slightly adjusted. If everyone sang live on their studio versions they'd sound exactly the same as they do in concert.
@@mikeyitfc Auto-tune didn't used to be used and it doesn't have to be now. I don't like it. They don't need it. I praised them profusely, said twice how much I enjoy their singing. My post was about the production and what I don't like about it, not the singers or how good they are. And personally I would LOVE if everyone "sounds exactly the same as they do in concert on records". To each his own -- I'm not trying to change your mind about anything.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Proof of what, what the hell are you going on about?. I'm replying to what someone was saying about auto-tune and all i said was most artist songs are touched up in some way or another in the studio i never said anything about they can't sing live, i suggest you read the context of my comment before mouthing off mate.
@@mickeyhank Auto tune has been used for years and years my friend and yes me too but they don't sound the same live as they do on their records do they. The records are always polished and sound crystal clear i wonder why that is?. Little bit of technical adjustment perhaps or not.
@@mikeyitfc What you write is true. But does it HAVE TO BE that way? No. I am aware that auto tune has been used for a long time but back in the 70's and later (I just googled it -- it was invented in 1997) -- it wasn't used and that is what I'm referring to, it's not a law of nature that it be used. Did you like any recorded music prior to 1997? Do you like the sound of those records? Or do you prefer how they sound today? . For me these posts I'm making are simply indicating personal preferences, not describing "what is" happening out there in the world". I know what is happening and I'm here to say I don't like it. My posts are showing what *could be* -- no auto tune being used -- they're about what I prefer. A studio album will still sound "better" than when you go see someone live just because of how sophisticated the recording equipment is. Auto tune, pitch correction does not have to be one ingredient -- the record will still sound better. That's all I'm saying bro. These girls sing so well, let's hear them as they are, not "correct" any MINOR imperfection. It humanizes them if you leave their voices as they are, people will love them more, in my opinion.
Nice reaction Maggie. I'm a musician myself, and there are plenty of things I can miss in styles, and disciplines I'm not familiar with. Learning from people who know these things is important, I appreciate your honesty.
So beating up a 12 year old girl is ok with you ???? You are disgusting..
People who know these things go listen to her singing a song '' my hideaway'' in the first few lines she sings '' there's a place i go when i want to be alone'' she pronounces it '' when i wanna be alone'' for someone whose a stickler for dictation i think she needs to look at herself.
@@mikeyitfcwanna is a perfectly fine contraction to use in the English language… 😅
@@maggiereneemusic Lazy lyric writing though when the actual word is wanT that's with a T at the end i thought for little miss perfect this would be a total faux pas.
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Great reaction Maggie, I think you did a great job!
So beating up a 12 year old girl is ok with you ???? You are disgusting.
She beats up a 12-year-old girl and you think thats great,,, YOU ARE A SICK PERSON...
Martha was not quite 13, give he a break
That would be not quite 13.....@@wilburfinnigan2142
@@wilburfinnigan2142At it again Wilbur, just like to embarrass others!
@@canadian1677 He does try bless him without really understanding what people are saying i mean look you clearly said '' Martha was not quite 13 quite being the operative word which to me means she was 12 years old but not quite 13.
@@mikeyitfcYou r correct, I did say not quite 13 as she was just over 12 and a half!
@@wilburfinnigan2142I said she wasn't quite 13, does that not mean 12 to you