Did you see when Simon stood up she was watching him, looked away from him, then back to him when she brought her knuckles to her eyes and almost started crying because she knew she had him! Love love love.
That was Loren Allred singing somewhere over the rainbow, which sydnie sang as her finale. Sydnie and Loren are the two brightest stars in our musical universe.
@@davet9061 Sydnie was asked in an interview I saw, who was her inspiration and it wasn't A listers in the music field, it was Loren Alldred. She said that she would like to perform along side her. Amanda said that she would make it happe...;how good would that be !!!! and remember that Loren was also Amanda's golden buzzer. Apparently Loren contacted Sydnie to wish her all the best. Very cool.
The West End is the British Broadway! The Over the Rainbow sang as background is Loren Allred, Sydnie sings Over The Rainbow as her Finale! She didn't want to sing that song because Loren is her idol, but Loren sent her a video asking her to sing the song!
have watched videos of her for weeks and several times a day AND I am a blues lover -- still just can not stop wanting to hear her OMG she is other worldly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now you see why we fell in love with Sydnie. With these shows auditions are tapped months earlier (this year they were done in January). The semis & finals are live. For the auditions a performer is on their own, sink or swim on preparation, choice and whether you can deliver (she was so nervous she didn’t let her nanas here the song until the audition so it was new to them). She was pure magic, the meeting of training & a level talent and emotional connection that’s a gift that can’t be taught. Her personality and ability to use her voice in unique ways and to connect so emotionally with an audience made me think of a long ago day when a young unknown had her first opening night on Broadway and was so undeniably a miracle a star was born - Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl = perfect part meets generational talent. After they get by the auditions acts have about three months to figure out how to up the level in the semis. At this point the show offers help with whatever the type of act needs - costumes, staging, props, vocal coach, etc. You are still responsible for picking your performance but they will help with tools for success. Smart acts say yes as they hire the best. Sydnie was thrilled to work with a famous vocal count she could never have afforded and also smart enough to know minimal staging was necessary. Her gift requires only her presence and the song she chose to give her another preparation meets opportunity moment. After she won the semis she had only three days until the finals and she spent three months on My Way. The coach suggested the Loren Allred version of Over the Rainbow and she didn’t want to do it as she’s a big fan of Loren’s. They had to get Loren to video call and convince her. I’ve felt really bad for Loren on both BGT & AGT. She has the voice and recordings sound great. Initially using her Greatest Showman song she gets through and you hope but unfortunately Loren with all her vocal talent wasn’t gifted with the It Factor, that emotional connection to an audience, that star quality you can’t learn or fake and it always fell apart in the semis. Loren is a class act and recognized Sydnie had “It” and didn’t hesitate to encourage her success. Sydnie has been working at her dream since she was young. She has a degree in musical theatre and she has the magic, what she hasn’t had is that opportunity where someone sees what you have inside and gives you the break that matters. She’s worked on cruise ships, in regional theatre, small shows and has put her earnings back into recording a few songs but without connections or a lucky break you don’t get the dream. She was rejected or told no so many times she was beaten down and doubting her talent. She had to work at a gym trying for the West End one last time because although she’s worked it’s never been enough to support herself. Friends suggested she submit an audition and she decided it would be her last swing. If she didn’t make it through the audition she’d give up and finally all that prep met opportunity and she got that Tomorrow. I can’t wait to buy her music, see her shows and be so glad this time someone who deserved it got her shot.
I too thought of Barbra Streisand while listening to Sydney. She has such great control of her voice, and does a great job of not turning it into the Broadway version, which Simon wouldn't be a fan of. Sydney sings like she's been a pro for many years. I guess she's just a natural.
@@cbebrad @bellataylorsmitu is another to watch winner of @thevoiceAustralia I think was it 2022 or 2023..that year had fantastic singers competing with her.
You are the best musical reactor I have ever heard..plus a wonderful person in your own right...a once in a generation voice..timing is everything, isn't it? I feel blessed to hear her voice
The background song was sung by Loren Allred... Who, b.t.w. is Sydnies absolute idol. Besides that I love your reactions, and what surprised me a lot, was that you are the first of all the reactors, who pointed out the difference in the meaning of "only a day away" and "always a day away"... So true that this expresses all the hope she included in this song. An not only the hope for one next day, one tomorrow, but instead every day... Your are really good at what you are doing. Keep up the great work... I'll follow your videos from now on.
Sister, I just want to tell you that I watch A LOT of reaction videos, including many of yours, and this is the best reaction I've ever seen. You have incredible insight, a wonderful ability to allow your genuine feelings to be seen and heard, and I love that you were just blown away by this absolutely astounding talent that we're all privileged to see unfolding. THANK YOU!! I cried watching this....
She was so incredibly intentional as she executed every single extremely well thought out note that she gave this song an entirely new perspective, as she also did with her other two performances as well. I would love to see her do an entire album of covers because I’m confident that she would make each track sound like a new song. Amazing girl!!!
@@jamespatrick1548 Oh you aint the only one. I've lost count of how many times I've watched all her perfomances and everytime, I get choked up. Like Aleisha said, It's a singer's job to move an audience..and as she said Sydnie does that in abundance. She sure does that me as well as a hell of at lot otrhers and I should imagine. Just love this girl.💖
This is such an iconic "theater" performance of a well loved song. The enunciation, the breath control, the strength in her voice. I love theatrical performers, most of today's pop stars would do well to scuff their shoes on the boards a few seasons before trying to be famous!
Britt, I love love love hearing your reactions. You are so emotional, , funny, and caring. I could listen to you all day. I enjoy your facial gestures, swearing , trying not to cry and how you depict your honest thoughts that are so spot on. It's very evident you love what you do! .We all need Britt speaking to us in one ear to remind us to be a good person and do what is right.
When you think of the story “Annie”, and you come and try to realize the life of an orphan - not the happy life portrayed in children’s plays but the real stories of abuse and loneliness - this version of Sydnie’s becomes all the more amazing.
Her Nans said in an interview that they had never heard her sing that rendition of 'Tomorrow' before. I'm so obsessed with this lady. I can't wait until her first album comes out. She better call it "Let's Have It"! I've seen an embarrassing number of reaction videos for Sydnie (I told you - obsessed) but I really enjoyed this one. When you said you weren't gonna cry I literally said out loud, "yes you will". I hope you have the reactions for her other 2 BGT performances posted, because I'm going to look right now!
Replay the part just after she gets the golden buzzer as you see Simon not standing. Simon was so moved by her performance he waited for Sydnie to look at him; then he stood so she could see it. What a class move by Simon. You could tell by Sydnie's reaction that what he did moved her.
She is a seasoned singer, she has video on RUclips and has sung in plays and even on Cruise ships. This was her big break in becoming well known worldwide.
@@markwilson4991 l would suggest that someone who has her range…and control…and who is super confident behind a microphone…would have to have sung professionally at some stage…
@@terencemccarthy8615 She has talent AT the microphone, as she has now made clear. Sydnie had a couple of singing jobs, but only the Royal Carribean was a proper job: not being picked for any parts in the West End left her without confidence, specially at the BGT: Her personality got her audition started, and the judges all helped her to take the next step. Still, for both other songs she has said it was her voice coach who had to lead her up to the mike! We don't see that on those videos......
Sydnie gives this song its new heart & soul! She has adapted the tune from the cover by Marisha Wallace, in London, from during the pandemic lockdown: Marisha is now a fan of Sydnie, as is Loren, as well. Accidentally, when you skipped ahead through all the applause: you missed Simon JOINING the standing ovation, too. It wasn't just his words of amazement, in the end. Maybe you've glimpsed it by now, but there you go: Simon absolutely loves this song, now! You will be swept away by Sydnie performing "Over the Rainbow" in the actual finale of BGT, which happened ten days ago now, 3 days after she did "My Way". Loren Allred 'coaxed' Sydnie into doing it, as Sydnie at first declined to sing her favourite singer's song, when BGT offered it to her: also, it was Loren's recording of the song in Sydnie's celebration moment, here. After Sydnie won the final, Loren headlined the video on Sydnie's Facebook posting, saying it was now "our" song, as she was so excited watching Sydnie sing it & win BGT with it. Sydnie is said by other music teacher reactors, in England, to raise her tone till goosebumps are pronounced, and then she lowers the volume, making it very personal: "a masterful art". And, what I would suggest, with its gentle up and down shape of tune & tone, is that Sydnie has performed a truly "English art" of music, with this and all her songs here. As she says even also of herself: LET'S AV IT!
At the risk of alienating some folks, the version of Tomorrow that she sings is from Marisha Wallace, from 4 years ago. It was used as a fundraiser during Covid, when all the theaters were closed. Sydnie gave credit to Marisha in an interview, and Marisha messaged her about how much she loved it.
I can't stop watching this channel. And I don't even like reaction videos. But my God, this woman might be the most beautiful creature I've ever seen....
I am so glad RUclips suggested you. Each time you either paused, grabbed your heart, or stared in awe… we were NSYNC ha ha. Love it. Sending appreciation from Detroit. Subbed 💙💙💙💙
The commentator misunderstood the implication of Sidnie’s “always a day away” lyric change. The commentator thought that was an expression of eternal optimism. No. By saying that it’s always a day away, she’s saying that that blue sky day always recedes into a non-existent future. It never actually arrives. It’s a wistful recognition that that idealized day of perfect joy is a fantasy. THAT’S what makes her interpretation so painfully beautiful
I Absolutely Loved your insight and Reaction to this rendition of tomorrow. You truly have a Heart and Soul for what music is really all about. Can't wait for your next reaction. Thank you and God Bless.
Hey Britt. A new subscriber to your channel from the UK here. I watched your reaction to Sidnie Christmas's version of My Way and you share the exact same view on her talent as I do and the passion about her. She is my new fav singer/artist! All 3 of her performances are equally as special. Hurry up and do the Final reaction on somewhere over the rainbow...F.Y.I the 'West End' is London's equivalent of Broadway! - it's what she dreams of doing! I found her Instagram over the weekend and followed her. Some of the tabloids/trolls gave her a hard time over her win as she has been on stage in a show in Germany before and she was last to perform on the final (This was criticised by tabloids and trolls saying the producers did this on purpose to make her win) So I dropped her a message congratulating her on her win and I gave her some amazing comments and I advised her to ignore the trolls who said she didn't deserve to win/it was a fix as she had done stage work before. In my message I said to watch your reaction on her performances also and gave your RUclips name to show how much her fans adore her!!... At the time I had drunk a bottle of wine and when I sent the message I never thought I would get a reply (especially after her just winning £250'000 and everyone wanting a piece of her) But you should have seen my reaction when I woke up and my phone showed I had 3 messages from Sydnie Christmas - this made me love her even more to take her time to reply to me at a time which I am sure she is crazy busy... She is so humble in her reply. She started off with Hi Scott (She even used my name and not just rushing through her replies to fans sending generic sh*t. She thanked me for the message and said she really needed that today! I have never sent a celebrity a message before or even write many RUclips comments but she deserves the praise! She may have an one of your viewers!!
She 'is' well seasoned with 3 years of post secondary studies in voice and theatre, followed by musical theatre gigs on cruise ships and other shows. This is her last gasp at making it. If it doesn't happen, she is already enrolled in another program. The conversation you are watching is an edit of something that ran 7 minutes. The producers took the best bits and re-told her story to make her even more sympathetic. When she got the golden buzzer, to help her prepare for the semi-finals, she was hooked up with a super pro vocal coach who previously worked with Amy Winehouse among others. All that being said, she is the real deal and a fabulous human being.
I'm glad you referenced Celine Dion and Sydnie ABSOLUTELY stepping into her shoes. With the amount of power in her vocals and the same level of humor as Celine Dion, they should certainly prime her to be a global icon in this generation.
no that is Lauren Allred doing Over the Rainbow and then Syndie does that version for her finale! coming back to add that I saw an interview of her after her final win...she said that Lauren Allred is her idol...would love to sing with her!
Thank you for your critique of her. I use to be an entertainment agent and I've worked with some of the top recording artist in the world. She is an amazing singer, has a great personality and sense of humor! Her control is so amazing! She's the real deal and just like yourself, anything she puts out, I'll buy!!! Everyone have a Happy 4th of July and stay safe! Love you, Sydnie!!!❤
Last years Amanda Holden 's golden buzzer was Loren Alred who is singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow. In an interview on British This Morning Sydnie said that she got a video of support from Loren and she did her version for the finale. Loren Alred was the behind the scenes singer of Never Enough from the Greatest Showman movie.
The West End is London's theatre district - think Broadway but 200 years older. The cover of Somewhere over the Rainbow is maybe Loren Allred. Sydnie acknowledges that her final performance had to be prepared in 3 days and BGT proffered SOTR; she was reluctant as Loren's an idol but, it was a glorious performance by Sydnie in the final.
When Sydnie entered the room, I thought she appeared to be an easy going young lady. Enter a smile. Then, she started her humorous banter, without any of the typical drivel or drama, with the judges and my smile incorporated laughter. She named her song and I thought "uh, oh," remembering Simon's dislike for it. Then, she began to sing. I got chills, an incredible wave of emotion and tears. The kid's song from Annie is not supposed to do all of that. I will never think of "Tomorrow" in the same light. Sydnie set the bar. WOW! Theater awaits, or any other arena. That girl has personality and pipes! BTW, the overlaid "Over The Rainbow" is performed by Loren Allred.
If the west end were to offer her a lead in a musical it would be guaranteed hit. She’s got a huge audience right now just waiting to see where her career goes. It’s going to b crazy popular whatever she decides to do. Hope she hires a good agency to get her career taking off
Hi @BrittReacts, the person singing Over The Rainbow at 13:02 is Loren Allred and Loren was fine with Sidnie Christmas using her arrangement in the finals. 😊
I like her a lot. I love her respect for Loren Allred. Loren had to message her to say it was okay to use Loren's version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Anyone who doesn't love Sydnie has a harder heart than I do.
I really love your analysis of her very heart felt performance. You and your views are a welcome breath of fresh air. And good catch about her similarities to Gospel and the incredible Yolanda Adams (Open my heart....) - and agree she has many influences.
I so fell in love with her after this performance. Her personality is amazing and infectious. So naturally funny and humble. And her voice. Wow. She has the power of Shirley Bassey without being a Diva. She has the smooth Jazz tones of the the greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Dinah Washington all rolled into one. Her career is guaranteed. And I want t-shirt with her on it with the caption "Let's av it!!" 😂. I so want to see her much more. And I too am waiting for her album which I'm convinced will come 👌🇬🇧❤️
I believe that the Somewhere Over the Rainbow they are playing is Loren Allred's voice from AGT. Sydnie had not sung here version when this audition took place.
I absolutely LOVE watching people’s expression when they realize what they’re experiencing. The smile on your face when it happens to you is precious. What a beautiful moment. You’ll understand what it means when you see it happen to Simon. ❤
I hear a little of the Yolanda Adams vibe you’re getting. I also hear some Celine Dion and maybe a little Liza Minnelli, but at the same time it’s mostly Sydnie’s own thing. She doesn’t come up with the unique arrangements, but she definitely finds the most interesting ones and pulls them off flawlessly.
Actually, Sydnie did come up with the My Way arrangement with some help from BGT music staff. She had mentioned in an interview how she had spent so much time working on that.
@@lawrenceb5236That’s good to know. Her “Over the Rainbow” arrangement was Loren Allred’s, but to be fair she had three days to come up with something. And her audition arrangement of “Tomorrow” was Marisha Wallace’s.
@@lawrenceb5236Loren and Marisha also said that Sydnie did them proud. Must have been amazing for her to hear that feedback, especially since she has mentioned that Loren Allred is her idol. If John Hiatt liked one of my covers of his songs I think I’d 💩 myself 😂
I was expecting you to have british accent at first! Love your comments especially your tie in to R&B, soul and gospel! As a old motown and gospel fan , i know how they can grab your heart. Can't wait to watch more of your reactions!❤😊
The most stunning voice I have ever heard and what a personality to match. She will be on Broadway rather than the West End theatres. love to Sydnie and wish you all the success for the future. You Americans will be be blessed by her presence and not us in the UK.
BRITT, THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING ENERGY AND PERSPECTIVE.... I have become a HUGE fan of yours. Sydine Christmas is simply HEAVENLY.... BRAVO Britt... You Keep doing your thing... May GOD BLESS YOU Britt
The man and woman in the audience who were talking near the end of the video may be Sydnie's parents. The focus on certain individuals in the audience are family members.
Honestly, your talent for reaction and analysis is top tier. You’re my new favorite over all. I love your insights and perspectives; Excellent! 👏🏼🙏🏼 Annnd, what a beautiful smile!
Totally agree babes she is breathing new light into the song xx love your reaction...also you gave us a sneak preview of your gorgeous voice..very impressed 👏👏👏
She is so good Lovely voice love her she has everything voice personality and a natural person. Tomorrow My Way Over the rainbow And on you tube there is a version of her singing Whitney Houston song so good Love your reacts Britt all the way from England ❤x
First this was not her arrangement of tomorrow but was previously used, The song in the end over the rainbow is being sung by Loren Alfred. Sydnie version is different m Sydnie wanted to make sure hers would be different. In fact Loren called her and congratulated her. There would be no way they could use her song of Over the rainbow, she has not sung it yet!
That Somewhere Over The Rainbow is NOT her singing...that is Loren Allred's version. So it became coincidentally that she sang in the final (but she did not want to) till Loren video messaged her to go do it.
Britt I always enjoy your reactions, but I particularly enjoyed this one. I hadn't noticed the difference in word choice between only and always, but I totally agree with your analysis of her choice. Thanks so much for sharing!
You are the first, other than me that notice the Over The Rainbow, Sidney version playing over her audition at the end. Maybe someone else is singing it, but they could have recorded this before posting the audition video. They could have already had her final recorded for this. But maybe not. But it is the version she sang. I hear gospel roots in her on My Way. She sounds like one of the women you would hear on the Gaithers shows.
That's not her singing Over the Rainbow, it's Lauren Allred, who created that version, and which BGT uses quite often in these circumstances. When it was suggested for Sydnie to sing in the final she was at first reluctant because she said Lauren Aldred is one of her heroes, but Lauren sent her a video encouraging her. And it worked out well!
Britt, you are my absolute favorite reactor. You are pretty amazing yourself! I love how you react, how you are spot on with what the judges say; you should be a judge! You have a beautiful singing voice too! Sydney is beyond amazing. She draws you in and hold you there until the last note. She could be Jane Seymore's daughter, she looks so much like her. Thank you for your reaction! BTW, that was Loren Allred singing over the rainbow, another amazing singer!
The West End is London's version of Broadway. The Somewhere Over The Rainbow is Lauren Allred's original cover, which Sidney recovered in the final, with additional ruffles and flourishes. Not that just anyone can cover that version with justice.
I agree I hear alot of Gospel and soul but I hear alot of Liza Minelli in that voice like young young Liza or even a bit of Barbara Striesand from broadway shows.
I saw Liza many years ago at the Royal Albert Hall (I work in theatre so don’t get out to see shows much, but she did a midnight show just for people like us) and I agree with your comment. So very like Liza.
Did you see when Simon stood up she was watching him, looked away from him, then back to him when she brought her knuckles to her eyes and almost started crying because she knew she had him! Love love love.
At the beginning of the song when she just smiles while singing. Million dollar smile
That was Loren Allred singing somewhere over the rainbow, which sydnie sang as her finale. Sydnie and Loren are the two brightest stars in our musical universe.
Agreed. Loren, Another star which also reduced me to tears. xx
@@davet9061 Sydnie was asked in an interview I saw, who was her inspiration and it wasn't A listers in the music field, it was Loren Alldred. She said that she would like to perform along side her. Amanda said that she would make it happe...;how good would that be !!!! and remember that Loren was also Amanda's golden buzzer. Apparently Loren contacted Sydnie to wish her all the best. Very cool.
@@louiemalteser2821 I can't wait for the two of them to sing together. Just can't wait. XxX
The West End is the British Broadway! The Over the Rainbow sang as background is Loren Allred, Sydnie sings Over The Rainbow as her Finale! She didn't want to sing that song because Loren is her idol, but Loren sent her a video asking her to sing the song!
Loren recently posted that she will be in London in early July to perform with Andrea Bocelli, so maybe they’ll get together during that time?
Hope so
@@markkane3758 me too
I watch both versions of Sydney and what I heard Loren’s IMO is not as good as Sydney’s. 😮
have watched videos of her for weeks and several times a day AND I am a blues lover -- still just can not stop wanting to hear her OMG she is other worldly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now you see why we fell in love with Sydnie. With these shows auditions are tapped months earlier (this year they were done in January). The semis & finals are live. For the auditions a performer is on their own, sink or swim on preparation, choice and whether you can deliver (she was so nervous she didn’t let her nanas here the song until the audition so it was new to them). She was pure magic, the meeting of training & a level talent and emotional connection that’s a gift that can’t be taught. Her personality and ability to use her voice in unique ways and to connect so emotionally with an audience made me think of a long ago day when a young unknown had her first opening night on Broadway and was so undeniably a miracle a star was born - Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl = perfect part meets generational talent. After they get by the auditions acts have about three months to figure out how to up the level in the semis. At this point the show offers help with whatever the type of act needs - costumes, staging, props, vocal coach, etc. You are still responsible for picking your performance but they will help with tools for success. Smart acts say yes as they hire the best. Sydnie was thrilled to work with a famous vocal count she could never have afforded and also smart enough to know minimal staging was necessary. Her gift requires only her presence and the song she chose to give her another preparation meets opportunity moment. After she won the semis she had only three days until the finals and she spent three months on My Way. The coach suggested the Loren Allred version of Over the Rainbow and she didn’t want to do it as she’s a big fan of Loren’s. They had to get Loren to video call and convince her. I’ve felt really bad for Loren on both BGT & AGT. She has the voice and recordings sound great. Initially using her Greatest Showman song she gets through and you hope but unfortunately Loren with all her vocal talent wasn’t gifted with the It Factor, that emotional connection to an audience, that star quality you can’t learn or fake and it always fell apart in the semis. Loren is a class act and recognized Sydnie had “It” and didn’t hesitate to encourage her success.
Sydnie has been working at her dream since she was young. She has a degree in musical theatre and she has the magic, what she hasn’t had is that opportunity where someone sees what you have inside and gives you the break that matters. She’s worked on cruise ships, in regional theatre, small shows and has put her earnings back into recording a few songs but without connections or a lucky break you don’t get the dream. She was rejected or told no so many times she was beaten down and doubting her talent. She had to work at a gym trying for the West End one last time because although she’s worked it’s never been enough to support herself. Friends suggested she submit an audition and she decided it would be her last swing. If she didn’t make it through the audition she’d give up and finally all that prep met opportunity and she got that Tomorrow. I can’t wait to buy her music, see her shows and be so glad this time someone who deserved it got her shot.
So glad you didn't have much to say on her !
Excellent researched comment.
I too thought of Barbra Streisand while listening to Sydney. She has such great control of her voice, and does a great job of not turning it into the Broadway version, which Simon wouldn't be a fan of. Sydney sings like she's been a pro for many years. I guess she's just a natural.
@@cbebrad @bellataylorsmitu is another to watch winner of @thevoiceAustralia I think was it 2022 or 2023..that year had fantastic singers competing with her.
You are the best musical reactor I have ever heard..plus a wonderful person in your own right...a once in a generation voice..timing is everything, isn't it? I feel blessed to hear her voice
Britt… Not only did she get the golden buzzer… She went on to WIN the whole show ☝️😁🌅🌅🌅
Watch till the end where her Nanns are running/shuffling😊 to her with smiles and open arms. To sweet.
The background song was sung by Loren Allred... Who, b.t.w. is Sydnies absolute idol. Besides that I love your reactions, and what surprised me a lot, was that you are the first of all the reactors, who pointed out the difference in the meaning of "only a day away" and "always a day away"... So true that this expresses all the hope she included in this song. An not only the hope for one next day, one tomorrow, but instead every day... Your are really good at what you are doing. Keep up the great work... I'll follow your videos from now on.
Sister, I just want to tell you that I watch A LOT of reaction videos, including many of yours, and this is the best reaction I've ever seen. You have incredible insight, a wonderful ability to allow your genuine feelings to be seen and heard, and I love that you were just blown away by this absolutely astounding talent that we're all privileged to see unfolding. THANK YOU!! I cried watching this....
I really am enthralled with your ability to verbalize your feelings in such a expressive and articulate manner.
My Way was her semi final performance. The West End is London's Broadway.the girl is a goddess of song. She has got IT in every way. I ADORE her.
Pretty sure that Broadway is New York's West End, since theatre has been in the West End longer than New York.
She was so incredibly intentional as she executed every single extremely well thought out note that she gave this song an entirely new perspective, as she also did with her other two performances as well.
I would love to see her do an entire album of covers because I’m confident that she would make each track sound like a new song. Amazing girl!!!
One complaint!! Stop making a grown man cry ! I can’t help it she is just brilliant ❤
Glad I'm not the only one! : )
@@jamespatrick1548 Oh you aint the only one. I've lost count of how many times I've watched all her perfomances and everytime, I get choked up. Like Aleisha said, It's a singer's job to move an audience..and as she said Sydnie does that in abundance. She sure does that me as well as a hell of at lot otrhers and I should imagine. Just love this girl.💖
I'm 57 and yh I had tears too lol. Of pure happiness for her. What a lovely personality and talent she has 👌🇬🇧😍
Simon does not even like this song and she still got a golden buzzer. Shows how well she sang.
This is such an iconic "theater" performance of a well loved song. The enunciation, the breath control, the strength in her voice. I love theatrical performers, most of today's pop stars would do well to scuff their shoes on the boards a few seasons before trying to be famous!
Britt, I love love love hearing your reactions. You are so emotional, , funny, and caring. I could listen to you all day. I enjoy your facial gestures, swearing , trying not to cry and how you depict your honest thoughts that are so spot on. It's very evident you love what you do! .We all need Britt speaking to us in one ear to remind us to be a good person and do what is right.
I agree.!
that's the best react to BrittReacts - yes, i feel the same
Soooo totally agree
When you think of the story “Annie”, and you come and try to realize the life of an orphan - not the happy life portrayed in children’s plays but the real stories of abuse and loneliness - this version of Sydnie’s becomes all the more amazing.
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A fine arrangement of words Lateare.
Her Nans said in an interview that they had never heard her sing that rendition of 'Tomorrow' before.
I'm so obsessed with this lady. I can't wait until her first album comes out. She better call it "Let's Have It"!
I've seen an embarrassing number of reaction videos for Sydnie (I told you - obsessed) but I really enjoyed this one. When you said you weren't gonna cry I literally said out loud, "yes you will". I hope you have the reactions for her other 2 BGT performances posted, because I'm going to look right now!
Replay the part just after she gets the golden buzzer as you see Simon not standing. Simon was so moved by her performance he waited for Sydnie to look at him; then he stood so she could see it. What a class move by Simon. You could tell by Sydnie's reaction that what he did moved her.
She is a seasoned singer, she has video on RUclips and has sung in plays and even on Cruise ships. This was her big break in becoming well known worldwide.
And ?, these shows are platforms for the ones that never got the breaks. She works in a gym, she is NOT a professional singer.
@@markwilson4991 l would suggest that someone who has her range…and control…and who is super confident behind a microphone…would have to have sung professionally at some stage…
@@terencemccarthy8615 She has talent AT the microphone, as she has now made clear. Sydnie had a couple of singing jobs, but only the Royal Carribean was a proper job: not being picked for any parts in the West End left her without confidence, specially at the BGT:
Her personality got her audition started, and the judges all helped her to take the next step. Still, for both other songs she has said it was her voice coach who had to lead her up to the mike! We don't see that on those videos......
Sydnie gives this song its new heart & soul! She has adapted the tune from the cover by Marisha Wallace, in London, from during the pandemic lockdown: Marisha is now a fan of Sydnie, as is Loren, as well.
Accidentally, when you skipped ahead through all the applause: you missed Simon JOINING the standing ovation, too. It wasn't just his words of amazement, in the end. Maybe you've glimpsed it by now, but there you go: Simon absolutely loves this song, now!
You will be swept away by Sydnie performing "Over the Rainbow" in the actual finale of BGT, which happened ten days ago now, 3 days after she did "My Way". Loren Allred 'coaxed' Sydnie into doing it, as Sydnie at first declined to sing her favourite singer's song, when BGT offered it to her: also, it was Loren's recording of the song in Sydnie's celebration moment, here.
After Sydnie won the final, Loren headlined the video on Sydnie's Facebook posting, saying it was now "our" song, as she was so excited watching Sydnie sing it & win BGT with it.
Sydnie is said by other music teacher reactors, in England, to raise her tone till goosebumps are pronounced, and then she lowers the volume, making it very personal: "a masterful art". And, what I would suggest, with its gentle up and down shape of tune & tone, is that Sydnie has performed a truly "English art" of music, with this and all her songs here. As she says even also of herself: LET'S AV IT!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this woman!
I also LOVE your verbal and facial expressions and your enthusiam in your reactions.
She gives credit to her singing coach in polishing her talent. The real deal. Singing the song from the inside.
At the risk of alienating some folks, the version of Tomorrow that she sings is from Marisha Wallace, from 4 years ago. It was used as a fundraiser during Covid, when all the theaters were closed. Sydnie gave credit to Marisha in an interview, and Marisha messaged her about how much she loved it.
true, but I've watched them both and Sydnie sang a much better rendition.
That’s all cool & the gang…. I don’t think she ever professed to originate this arrangement. Good deets to know….
glad to know, but makes no difference and doesn't diminish her ability to sing it. Not saying you mean that, just putting it out there.
@@Auggie246 Sydnie improved it by leaps and bounds. Only mentioned it because I think Britt thought it was a new version.
And sydnie herself has already told us that's where she got it
Yes she did an absolute beyond beautiful job on this song that i love actually, she has lifted this song up to the level of " over the rainbow" 🌈
I can't stop watching this channel. And I don't even like reaction videos. But my God, this woman might be the most beautiful creature I've ever seen....
I don’t think Sydnie or BGT knew what she was capable of until they (coached) and pulled it out of her. Beautiful!
Exactly that
If you look at some the reactions by vocal coaches, they all say that what she has cannot be taught.
@@kimav53 She needed the platform to showcase her talent
@@markwilson4991That is right but she wasn’t coached.
@@kimav53 if you check out the interview she had after, she said she wanted to hire her BGT coach and she could afford it.
I am so glad RUclips suggested you. Each time you either paused, grabbed your heart, or stared in awe… we were NSYNC ha ha. Love it. Sending appreciation from Detroit. Subbed 💙💙💙💙
The commentator misunderstood
the implication of Sidnie’s “always a day away” lyric change. The commentator thought that was an expression of eternal optimism. No. By saying that it’s always a day away, she’s saying that that blue sky day always recedes into a non-existent future. It never actually arrives. It’s a wistful recognition that that idealized day of perfect joy is a fantasy. THAT’S what makes her interpretation so painfully beautiful
Exactly what I thought and heard in her rendition!
Exactly what I thought the moment she analysed it I was thinking it's meant to mean the opposite.
I Absolutely Loved your insight and Reaction to this rendition of tomorrow. You truly have a Heart and Soul for what music is really all about. Can't wait for your next reaction. Thank you and God Bless.
Wow, thank you!
Hey Britt. A new subscriber to your channel from the UK here. I watched your reaction to Sidnie Christmas's version of My Way and you share the exact same view on her talent as I do and the passion about her. She is my new fav singer/artist! All 3 of her performances are equally as special. Hurry up and do the Final reaction on somewhere over the rainbow...F.Y.I the 'West End' is London's equivalent of Broadway! - it's what she dreams of doing! I found her Instagram over the weekend and followed her.
Some of the tabloids/trolls gave her a hard time over her win as she has been on stage in a show in Germany before and she was last to perform on the final (This was criticised by tabloids and trolls saying the producers did this on purpose to make her win)
So I dropped her a message congratulating her on her win and I gave her some amazing comments and I advised her to ignore the trolls who said she didn't deserve to win/it was a fix as she had done stage work before. In my message I said to watch your reaction on her performances also and gave your RUclips name to show how much her fans adore her!!... At the time I had drunk a bottle of wine and when I sent the message I never thought I would get a reply (especially after her just winning £250'000 and everyone wanting a piece of her) But you should have seen my reaction when I woke up and my phone showed I had 3 messages from Sydnie Christmas - this made me love her even more to take her time to reply to me at a time which I am sure she is crazy busy... She is so humble in her reply. She started off with Hi Scott (She even used my name and not just rushing through her replies to fans sending generic sh*t. She thanked me for the message and said she really needed that today! I have never sent a celebrity a message before or even write many RUclips comments but she deserves the praise! She may have an one of your viewers!!
She 'is' well seasoned with 3 years of post secondary studies in voice and theatre, followed by musical theatre gigs on cruise ships and other shows. This is her last gasp at making it. If it doesn't happen, she is already enrolled in another program. The conversation you are watching is an edit of something that ran 7 minutes. The producers took the best bits and re-told her story to make her even more sympathetic. When she got the golden buzzer, to help her prepare for the semi-finals, she was hooked up with a super pro vocal coach who previously worked with Amy Winehouse among others. All that being said, she is the real deal and a fabulous human being.
I'm glad you referenced Celine Dion and Sydnie ABSOLUTELY stepping into her shoes. With the amount of power in her vocals and the same level of humor as Celine Dion, they should certainly prime her to be a global icon in this generation.
That's Loren Allred's version of Over the Rainbow. But you can hear Sydnie's version in the finals!!
Love your insight. Only a true singer knows how she feels.
no that is Lauren Allred doing Over the Rainbow and then Syndie does that version for her finale! coming back to add that I saw an interview of her after her final win...she said that Lauren Allred is her idol...would love to sing with her!
Thank you for your critique of her. I use to be an entertainment agent and I've worked with some of the top recording artist in the world. She is an amazing singer, has a great personality and sense of humor! Her control is so amazing! She's the real deal and just like yourself, anything she puts out, I'll buy!!! Everyone have a Happy 4th of July and stay safe! Love you, Sydnie!!!❤
Out of all the reactions I’ve seen to this,your the only one I’ve noticed Sydnie was singing over the rainbow at the end of tomorrow. Top marks!
I saw an interview she did with her grans, they hadn't heard her sing it like this before.
Last years Amanda Holden 's golden buzzer was Loren Alred who is singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow. In an interview on British This Morning Sydnie said that she got a video of support from Loren and she did her version for the finale. Loren Alred was the behind the scenes singer of Never Enough from the Greatest Showman movie.
The West End is London's theatre district - think Broadway but 200 years older. The cover of Somewhere over the Rainbow is maybe Loren Allred. Sydnie acknowledges that her final performance had to be prepared in 3 days and BGT proffered SOTR; she was reluctant as Loren's an idol but, it was a glorious performance by Sydnie in the final.
When Sydnie entered the room, I thought she appeared to be an easy going young lady. Enter a smile. Then, she started her humorous banter, without any of the typical drivel or drama, with the judges and my smile incorporated laughter. She named her song and I thought "uh, oh," remembering Simon's dislike for it. Then, she began to sing. I got chills, an incredible wave of emotion and tears. The kid's song from Annie is not supposed to do all of that. I will never think of "Tomorrow" in the same light. Sydnie set the bar. WOW! Theater awaits, or any other arena. That girl has personality and pipes! BTW, the overlaid "Over The Rainbow" is performed by Loren Allred.
If the west end were to offer her a lead in a musical it would be guaranteed hit. She’s got a huge audience right now just waiting to see where her career goes. It’s going to b crazy popular whatever she decides to do. Hope she hires a good agency to get her career taking off
She feels the song, similar to how Putri feels her songs. Brilliant.
Girl, I have been WAITING for this video from you ALL DAY!
Hi @BrittReacts, the person singing Over The Rainbow at 13:02 is Loren Allred and Loren was fine with Sidnie Christmas using her arrangement in the finals. 😊
Two of my favourite things in one video... Sydnie & Britt. The English rose and the soon to be adopted English (American) rose!
I like her a lot. I love her respect for Loren Allred. Loren had to message her to say it was okay to use Loren's version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Anyone who doesn't love Sydnie has a harder heart than I do.
I love you and your reactions, you’re beautiful, you make my day. Love from a 76 year old British woman.
I really love your analysis of her very heart felt performance. You and your views are a welcome breath of fresh air. And good catch about her similarities to Gospel and the incredible Yolanda Adams (Open my heart....) - and agree she has many influences.
Thank you so much!
She’s lives within each song she sings !!!!!!!!!
I so fell in love with her after this performance. Her personality is amazing and infectious. So naturally funny and humble.
And her voice. Wow. She has the power of Shirley Bassey without being a Diva. She has the smooth Jazz tones of the the greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Dinah Washington all rolled into one.
Her career is guaranteed. And I want t-shirt with her on it with the caption "Let's av it!!" 😂.
I so want to see her much more. And I too am waiting for her album which I'm convinced will come 👌🇬🇧❤️
She interprets this song of hopes and prayers this song was her journey. All of it
She translated it into Adult
I believe that the Somewhere Over the Rainbow they are playing is Loren Allred's voice from AGT. Sydnie had not sung here version when this audition took place.
I Luv Miss Christmas, and I Love You!! I Subscribed. More Please!!!!!! You're Beautiful. Thank You So Much.
She made it her own.
She's going on a 15 city tour in Britain and releasing a CD in October
Hi Brit, the West End is to London like Broadway is to NYC. 🎶😁
I absolutely LOVE watching people’s expression when they realize what they’re experiencing. The smile on your face when it happens to you is precious. What a beautiful moment. You’ll understand what it means when you see it happen to Simon. ❤
Love from Germany. Over The Rainbow is from Loren Allred.
Incredible audition. She did MY WAY which youreacted toon semifinal final and for the final she sang OVER THE RAINBOW so youmust watch that.
I hear a little of the Yolanda Adams vibe you’re getting. I also hear some Celine Dion and maybe a little Liza Minnelli, but at the same time it’s mostly Sydnie’s own thing. She doesn’t come up with the unique arrangements, but she definitely finds the most interesting ones and pulls them off flawlessly.
Actually, Sydnie did come up with the My Way arrangement with some help from BGT music staff. She had mentioned in an interview how she had spent so much time working on that.
@@lawrenceb5236That’s good to know. Her “Over the Rainbow” arrangement was Loren Allred’s, but to be fair she had three days to come up with something. And her audition arrangement of “Tomorrow” was Marisha Wallace’s.
@@spacetimepotatoAll true.
@@lawrenceb5236Loren and Marisha also said that Sydnie did them proud. Must have been amazing for her to hear that feedback, especially since she has mentioned that Loren Allred is her idol. If John Hiatt liked one of my covers of his songs I think I’d 💩 myself 😂
Her nans have never heard her sing this actually. Said so in an interview.
Sydnie gives the song real meaning, where before it was just sung nicely by a young girl, but without the truth Sydnie brings
She blew this song out of the water! Like you Britt, I'm a musical person and this song is not in my top list...until now 😊
How can you be sick of yourself? You are beautiful
I was expecting you to have british accent at first! Love your comments especially your tie in to R&B, soul and gospel! As a old motown and gospel fan , i know how they can grab your heart. Can't wait to watch more of your reactions!❤😊
She is so darling. She is the whole package! 🤗🤗
The most stunning voice I have ever heard and what a personality to match. She will be on Broadway rather than the West End theatres. love to Sydnie and wish you all the success
for the future. You Americans will be be blessed by her presence and not us in the UK.
Why do you think she will go to broadway rather than the west end?
BRITT, THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING ENERGY AND PERSPECTIVE.... I have become a HUGE fan of yours. Sydine Christmas is simply HEAVENLY.... BRAVO Britt... You Keep doing your thing... May GOD BLESS YOU Britt
You missed her telling Ant and Deck that she finally feels heard.
Britt, just heard your reaction on this version of "Tomorrow", and i love it! ❤ I send you all my love from Serbia 🇷🇸, and... Let's have it! 😊❤❤❤
Thank you so much!!
Thank you 🖤🖤🖤
Absolutely love your reaction and comments, impossible to do anything other than be in awe of this unparallelled talent!
The man and woman in the audience who were talking near the end of the video may be Sydnie's parents. The focus on certain individuals in the audience are family members.
Honestly, your talent for reaction and analysis is top tier. You’re my new favorite over all. I love your insights and perspectives; Excellent! 👏🏼🙏🏼 Annnd, what a beautiful smile!
I thought the word change from “only” to “always” was the realization that she’ll never reach happiness.
Don't you just love her??? Wow!!
Yes!!!
Totally agree babes she is breathing new light into the song xx love your reaction...also you gave us a sneak preview of your gorgeous voice..very impressed 👏👏👏
She is so good
Lovely voice love her she has everything voice personality and a natural person.
Tomorrow
My Way
Over the rainbow
And on you tube there is a version of her singing Whitney Houston song so good
Love your reacts Britt all the way from England ❤x
First this was not her arrangement of tomorrow but was previously used, The song in the end over the rainbow is being sung by Loren Alfred. Sydnie version is different m Sydnie wanted to make sure hers would be different. In fact Loren called her and congratulated her. There would be no way they could use her song of Over the rainbow, she has not sung it yet!
Thanks again for a fantastic peek into a reaction that is so real and so well done!
Our pleasure!
Wow you are the first person to notice the "Only" vs "Always" Great catch.....Love watching you and you almost had me in tears = again.....
That Somewhere Over The Rainbow is NOT her singing...that is Loren Allred's version. So it became coincidentally that she sang in the final (but she did not want to) till Loren video messaged her to go do it.
I believe that was Lauren Allred singing Over the Rainbow.
But Sydney does the same version, but better !!!
You have to watch her final performance of over the rainbow!!
Simon did finally stand. The version you hear as the backdrop to her celebration of the song was sung by Loren Allred.
That’s not her singing the “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” backing track here, It’s Loren Allred. But she sings Loren’s version in the finale.
Such a powerful observation about the word change "always" versus "only" a day a way. that's why you're so good at your job.
Simón did stand up and she’s not the one singing in the background
"The West End" is to London what Broadway is to NYC, Britt.
Britt I always enjoy your reactions, but I particularly enjoyed this one. I hadn't noticed the difference in word choice between only and always, but I totally agree with your analysis of her choice. Thanks so much for sharing!
You are so correct, you can feel that it is her tomorrow .great review.
You are the first, other than me that notice the Over The Rainbow, Sidney version playing over her audition at the end. Maybe someone else is singing it, but they could have recorded this before posting the audition video. They could have already had her final recorded for this. But maybe not. But it is the version she sang. I hear gospel roots in her on My Way. She sounds like one of the women you would hear on the Gaithers shows.
That's not her singing Over the Rainbow, it's Lauren Allred, who created that version, and which BGT uses quite often in these circumstances. When it was suggested for Sydnie to sing in the final she was at first reluctant because she said Lauren Aldred is one of her heroes, but Lauren sent her a video encouraging her. And it worked out well!
As @callandick stated, what was played was Loren Allred’s version when she sang it in February on AGT Fantasy League semifinals.
Simon did stand. He was the last one to stand up, but he did.
She has a fantastic voice 👌
Britt, you are my absolute favorite reactor. You are pretty amazing yourself! I love how you react, how you are spot on with what the judges say; you should be a judge! You have a beautiful singing voice too! Sydney is beyond amazing. She draws you in and hold you there until the last note. She could be Jane Seymore's daughter, she looks so much like her. Thank you for your reaction! BTW, that was Loren Allred singing over the rainbow, another amazing singer!
The West End is London's version of Broadway. The Somewhere Over The Rainbow is Lauren Allred's original cover, which Sidney recovered in the final, with additional ruffles and flourishes. Not that just anyone can cover that version with justice.
I agree I hear alot of Gospel and soul but I hear alot of Liza Minelli in that voice like young young Liza or even a bit of Barbara Striesand from broadway shows.
I saw Liza many years ago at the Royal Albert Hall (I work in theatre so don’t get out to see shows much, but she did a midnight show just for people like us) and I agree with your comment. So very like Liza.
Thanks Britt great reaction! Love Sydnie and now I am subscribed
Thanks for subbing!
Stop me! I’m going back again!! Send intervention. Replays it is.
@@debbiemcmanus5174 🤣