On My Own (Lea Salonga) | Vocal Coach Reacts

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  • @minsankapamilya464
    @minsankapamilya464 Год назад +77

    She mentioned in one interview that although it wasnt a lead role ( comepared to Kim of Miss Saigon), she worked harder in playing Eponine because it's historically a "caucasian" role and getting that part is like banging your head on the wall repeatedly until it cracks open.

  • @edsartistry
    @edsartistry Год назад +94

    She has fantastic mouth movement and diction. I always appreciate a singer who can also act while singing a song. It's so much more believable and pulls you into the feeling of the song to evoke emotions. She is a true artist, very rounded.

    • @nickhiggsthesinger
      @nickhiggsthesinger  Год назад +7

      She is incredible! What is your favourite song she sings?

    • @ra686
      @ra686 Год назад +3

      @@nickhiggsthesinger I Still Believe in Love, Reflection and Promise Me (MYX Live! Performance) to mention a few. You can react sir to their first rehearsal of the song A whole New world - Brad Kane & Lea Salonga, the original singers of this legendary song reunited after 23 years and sing this memorable song again.
      ruclips.net/video/8g75PViIRtM/видео.html

    • @gerrysantos1404
      @gerrysantos1404 Год назад +2

      @@nickhiggsthesinger if you get the chance to view/experience her raw, pristine work on "Still Hurting" (rehearsal)

    • @gerrysantos1404
      @gerrysantos1404 Год назад

      @@nickhiggsthesinger ruclips.net/video/xSYtZRMFozc/видео.html

  • @juzzme3051
    @juzzme3051 Год назад +13

    Lea Salonga - The Perfect Eponine to ever walk on earth
    Ruthie Henshall - The Perfect Fantine to ever walk on earth

  • @andrewmccormack4295
    @andrewmccormack4295 Год назад +46

    I must admit during my first viewing of Le Mis' I was not expecting to like it as musicals are not my thing, but now this one is my absolute fav concert/musical,Lea is outstanding and she is easily my favorite vocalist in the show,does not go out of character at all and, for me,her voice is out of this world.

  • @manxkin
    @manxkin Год назад +20

    This performance by Lea Salonga always brings me to tears. The emotion in her performance and her voice.

  • @firealliancenx
    @firealliancenx Год назад +18

    But have you truly cried if you haven't seen Lea and Michael Ball doing A Little Fall of Rain? 🥲

  • @caipagkatipunan6297
    @caipagkatipunan6297 Год назад +21

    i love how the "i love him" lines at the end shows the thought process of the character

    • @nickhiggsthesinger
      @nickhiggsthesinger  Год назад +1

      Me too! Such an important line

    • @gracemalvar6041
      @gracemalvar6041 2 месяца назад +2

      and it's about a half beat delayed/exhaled from the music, as if she's holding back tears because she's coming down to reality that she's on her own. 😢

  • @mythra7174
    @mythra7174 Месяц назад +5

    I commented this in the actual video (or one of them). I'm glad that when she sings "...a world that's full of happiness that I have never known...", she doesn't SCREECH the word "known" like so many other performers do. She makes it powerful and strong without having to sound like a banshee. It just sounds so horrible and ruins the song when they scream that word like that. This particular performance of Salonga's in the 10th Anniversary concert is my favorite version of this song.
    Edit: The performances on this 10th anniversary concert -- SO much better than that god-awful movie.

  • @lilywhitefi
    @lilywhitefi Год назад +11

    This is the anthem of unrequited love 😢

  • @ychaps
    @ychaps Год назад +13

    When I saw this show for the first time I didn't know a single song. I reacted to every song as you are doing here...I cried, and fell in love ....for me it is the perfect musical....and no-one sings this particular song as well as Lea... brilliant.

  • @godsdisciple2904
    @godsdisciple2904 Год назад +14

    Thanks coach to your great and fair evaluation of Ms Lea Salonga's Magnificent Performance😊🎉

    • @nickhiggsthesinger
      @nickhiggsthesinger  Год назад +1

      My pleasure! What was your favourite part of her performance?

  • @caroleknowles828
    @caroleknowles828 Год назад +13

    Oh, thank you for your insight regarding this song. I love it, such a perfect confession of her feelings...sublime! ❤❤

  • @lancelee335
    @lancelee335 Год назад +27

    I love your reaction to Lea's On My Own performance! I was so lucky to have seen her as Eponine on Broadway. Please react to her performance of A Little Fall of Rain (with Michael Ball as Marius). I cry buckets on that every time. Thanks!

  • @samueljravestruz4702
    @samueljravestruz4702 Год назад +13

    Greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭... thanks for featuring our very own Ms Lea Salonga. She has plenty of performances yet that you can react to..❤🇵🇭

  • @Bill.R.124
    @Bill.R.124 Год назад +12

    Master class starting Lea: Understand every word, make it emotional, sing on the vowels, and "nail it"!

  • @THEqueenspringday
    @THEqueenspringday Год назад +8

    8:36 same, I sobbed when I watched this performance. She's so good at delivering the message of the song! such an amazing singer!

  • @packerkats7578
    @packerkats7578 Год назад +8

    Enjoyed your reaction! Her phrasing is impeccable-including where she chooses, or chooses *NOT* to take a breath. I laughed when you started nodding your head. 8:11

  • @mlhart3741
    @mlhart3741 10 месяцев назад +9

    Appreciate how much you love this phenomenal performance... several months ago, I watched another reaction, from a Broadway singer, who complained that this is such a 'old-fashioned' way of singing that wouldn't work on today's stages, that it should be belted out. Nah... perfect technique, emotion, acting? I'll take that any time. Thank you for this.

    • @nickhiggsthesinger
      @nickhiggsthesinger  10 месяцев назад +5

      Thank you! It’s certainly not my place to critique someone who isn’t asking to be critiqued. I just like to help people understand why some performances are so good 🙂

  • @crockerbd
    @crockerbd Год назад +7

    Beautiful vid Nick. I have seen Les Mis live 3 times and I actually saw Lea Salonga live in London in Miss Saigon many years ago. A true star. And speaking of tissues, I am getting ready to go perform in Considering Matthew Shepard tonight and tomorrow afternoon.

  • @ChannelS.417
    @ChannelS.417 Год назад +18

    oHh I cried again, for me, she is the best Eponine! A legend and icon, the only one who sang two singing voices for Disney and for her role in Miss Saigon, the only Filipina, Asian or a person of color to have received best performances in Olivier and Tony awards. And then I learned new things and tips again in singing (pls make no mistake, am just a singer in my home, for the love of music hahaha). It' okay to cut the music video review from time to time when you see something worth sharing because that is educational, besides, I am so enchanted and disarmed by your gorgeous face and knowledge of music, spontaneity, sincerity, humility and honesty to share your talent, you are just lovable, how can i not fall for you.. hahaha stay safe, sweet and charming,

    • @nickhiggsthesinger
      @nickhiggsthesinger  Год назад +2

      Thank you for your kind words!🙂

    • @ChannelS.417
      @ChannelS.417 Год назад +1

      @@nickhiggsthesinger Okidokies! Stay safe, cool, emphatic, kind, empowering and lovable

  • @cecilllamasares7326
    @cecilllamasares7326 Год назад +10

    Wow! finally you reacted to one of our greatest singers. Thank you so much...❤❤🥰

  • @LarryChaseSolangGayaga
    @LarryChaseSolangGayaga 11 месяцев назад +7

    The diction, the enunciation, the pronounciation, and the clarity is above what great is!

  • @conniedean1977
    @conniedean1977 Год назад +10

    I saw her in “Miss Saigon”. That was my introduction to her amazing voice. What a talent! ❤

    • @lynneedwards4538
      @lynneedwards4538 Месяц назад

      Me too. She was extraordinary and the best Miss Saigon ever.

  • @jefpalmertexas5032
    @jefpalmertexas5032 Год назад +3

    I remember my professor in college (UH) uses her videos as teaching module...

  • @corvus1374
    @corvus1374 Год назад +7

    Her enunciation is unparalleled

  • @rrmemphis427
    @rrmemphis427 Год назад +6

    I loved this review. I'm a fan of the Samantha Barks version. I love her voice and her use of limited vibrato (compared to many other singers) but like you pointed out about her motions and expressions, Lea really makes you think she's IS the character.

  • @meredithchandler73
    @meredithchandler73 Год назад +17

    I've been a fan of Lea's forever. Thanks for reacting and commenting on this magnificent performance.
    Please react to more Lea performances! Just a few of my favorite Lea performances (I have tons):
    --Lea and Michael Ball singing "A Little Fall of Rain" from the LES MISERABLES 10th Anniversary concert (1995)
    --Lea singing "Via Dolorosa" with the US Military Academy Cadet Glee Club of West Point (on an album released in 2005)
    --Lea and Josh Groban singing "The Prayer" at his concert in Manila (February 2019)
    --Lea rehearsing "I'm Still Hurting" (I'm pretty sure it was a concert from January 2013)
    --Lea and Rachelle Ann Go singing "The Movie in My Mind" from the MISS SAIGON 25th Anniversary concert (2014),

  • @MarcCustodio-gf2tz
    @MarcCustodio-gf2tz 18 дней назад

    I've watched this video many many times. No one can beat Lea Salonga on this superb performance of her. She was indeed very talented when it comes to broadway singing. Love her so much.

  • @allansorianomorales3950
    @allansorianomorales3950 4 месяца назад +1

    I love that you break the performance into pieces, and sort of "dumb it down" a bit so those of us who didn't grow up in musical theater can better understand. You really know what you're talking about so bravo to you!
    And brava to OUR Lea Salonga! Love from the Philippines!❤

  • @ST-co7yt
    @ST-co7yt Год назад +8

    Great comments! Thank you for reacting to the legendary Lea Salonga! Her performance is certainly a great teaching tool for singers.

    • @nickhiggsthesinger
      @nickhiggsthesinger  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! She is a pleasure to listen to. Is she one of your favourite performers?

  • @lorenzotabin3822
    @lorenzotabin3822 9 месяцев назад +2

    never breaks character as soon as she stood up and walk up to the mic. aside from the musical perfection, you literally can feel the character's hopes and despair as she sings Eponine's heart out.

  • @paulinogavilan965
    @paulinogavilan965 Год назад +4

    Excellent analysis Nick. It helps us understand and appreciate more the singer, the performance and the music. Thank you. 👍

  • @nickybomberry1190
    @nickybomberry1190 Год назад +5

    I seen her sing this once and I was in tears it was SO beautiful.

  • @vividmind2855
    @vividmind2855 Год назад +4

    Best reaction video i watched so far to lea salonga OWN MY OWN....I LOVED YOUR SPEAKING VOICE AND THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN THING'S...❤😘😍

  • @ShakespeareKK
    @ShakespeareKK 3 месяца назад +1

    Yes, yes, I agree with you every single word! I'm from China and I still remember the first time when I heard this song by Lea Salonga, it was when I was 17 years old. I bought a DVD of this 10 years anniversary version of Les Miserable and I fell in love with this musical instantly. Back then, my English was terrible but it doesn't affect me understanding the plot, the character's feeling through Lea's performance. Her version of this song is THE BEST of all time in my world! Also, it's very difficult for a non-native speak to pronounce so clearly, let along it's a musical performance. I know that later on she also played the character Fantine in this musical, but I still think this role Éponine fits her the most. I'm so glad to find your video. Absolutely love it! Thank you so much!

  • @jamnee
    @jamnee 3 месяца назад +1

    "A world that's full of happiness that I have never known". When Lea sings the lyric of known here it is one of the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. She is great in the whole song. I first heard this song in 2003 and wish I would have heard sooner. Better yet would have been to here it live. I am full of happiness every time I hear her sing.

  • @bobyale6159
    @bobyale6159 Год назад +5

    Great reaction, Nick. Love, love your technical and emotional analysis of this great performance. Good job.

  • @davidbangtson3109
    @davidbangtson3109 Год назад +3

    Lea is so amazing, nothing she does ever surprises me. But I have seen this performance several times and it still gets me every time. I don't think there is anyone on Broadway who sings better or more character-wrapped.

  • @jchitz86
    @jchitz86 Год назад +2

    the perfect vibrato when he slowed it down! You cannot clock Lea Salonga

  • @TimoBrown79
    @TimoBrown79 Год назад +2

    Amazing review. I love Lea. I saw Miss Saigon in London in the 90s with her as the lead. Phenomenal doesn’t even categorize her vocal abilities.

  • @oxoelfoxo
    @oxoelfoxo Год назад +4

    good on you for correcting her name pronunciation with text overlay!

    • @nickhiggsthesinger
      @nickhiggsthesinger  Год назад +2

      It was my mistake - I should have researched more thoroughly before. :)

  • @Swoost
    @Swoost Год назад +5

    She has an incredible range ur right she can go lower than most classically trained female singers

  • @jomish8719
    @jomish8719 Год назад +8

    You're young but talk sense unlike other reactors who can just blurt "she's good" without really knowing the technicalities behind the musical !!

  • @emxly5082
    @emxly5082 2 месяца назад

    I love Lea! And i love your reaction! Very educational/informative. I’m sharing this video to my daughter, so she can learn the techniques you mentioned (she’s learning how to sing properly - technique, etc.). Thank you for reacting to Lea’s performance, as well as for sharing your knowledge. Bless you!

  • @Wh4tever91
    @Wh4tever91 Месяц назад

    This act of Lea is timeless!!

  • @dean9235
    @dean9235 8 месяцев назад +1

    I've just seen Lea Salonga live in Stephen Sondheim's "Old Friends" at the Gielgud Theatre in London.
    She was very good, and sang a couple of Mrs Lovett's songs too!

  • @bld9696
    @bld9696 Год назад +6

    This, along with David Phelps doing O Holy Night, Jona doing Over the Rainbow, and Sohyang doing Bridge Over Troubled Water, all live and available on RUclips, are four of the most amazing live performances I have ever heard.

    • @trulyblessed5236
      @trulyblessed5236 Год назад

      sohyang sounds like a tin, it's annoying to the ear. Im not a fan of her, the quality of her voice is not good for my ear.
      And she sounds like she has a cleft palate. Pronunciation and enunciation is bad

    • @nickhiggsthesinger
      @nickhiggsthesinger  Год назад +2

      I am a huge fan of David Phelps!

  • @adriangarcia3980
    @adriangarcia3980 Год назад +2

    So handsome.😊 Thanks for reacting Lea the legend. You may also check a Filipina name Morissette Amon singing Theatre songs.

  • @pedrokass2973
    @pedrokass2973 Месяц назад

    The first and mandatory thing to say about the star lea salonga is her timbre, it's like an ángel, the timbre is like the face for a model, beautiful and unique, and yes, she has all the skils for being a great singer, star on Broadway. This beautiful voice make me cry.

  • @Lampy43
    @Lampy43 Год назад +7

    Hey newbie here 😊 thank you for reacting Lea Salonga 😊 Please do react with her performance “Don’t cry for me Argentina” it was a beautiful performance of her 😊 waiting for your next video reaction 😊

    • @nickhiggsthesinger
      @nickhiggsthesinger  Год назад +3

      Added to the list - thanks for your comment!

    • @Lampy43
      @Lampy43 Год назад

      @@nickhiggsthesinger you’re welcome 😊

  • @JuliaKristiana-lv6mw
    @JuliaKristiana-lv6mw Год назад +3

    Love her, she's peerless 💜

  • @rjvsmb
    @rjvsmb 9 месяцев назад +1

    You must watch the entire 10th Anniversary of Les Miserables. It is arguably the greatest ensemble of Les Mis performers.

  • @gtc471
    @gtc471 5 месяцев назад

    Lea Salonga. The name says it all. She's a league on her own.

  • @mhlkta8516
    @mhlkta8516 29 дней назад

    That`s what sets Lea apart from so many musical theater singers IMO. It`s no longer Lea singing (she is of course), but she becomes the character she`s playing. She understands the psychology and the emotionality of the character singing and she takes you on that journey with her. I just love her.

  • @loryrobete8047
    @loryrobete8047 7 месяцев назад +1

    I really love your reactions.. can you also do a little fall of rain? From Lea and Michael ball performance.. ty

  • @EarthAngel504
    @EarthAngel504 7 дней назад

    That was wonderful

  • @user-gx5we6xv5l
    @user-gx5we6xv5l 3 месяца назад

    12:22 A profound and intelligent vocal and performance analysis Nick, and your not shying away to be emotional makes your review so authentic. Kodus🫡🍻

  • @maxvillame5966
    @maxvillame5966 Год назад +2

    Love your video reaction Coach

  • @josebrizuela3340
    @josebrizuela3340 Год назад +2

    Lea Salonga has a very good diction and pronunciation

  • @renalex99
    @renalex99 Год назад +1

    You will love her performance of A Little Fall of Rain from that same show.

  • @neilgrossbard2511
    @neilgrossbard2511 Месяц назад

    I sang On My Own last night (warm up open mic 7pm Thursdays). I am 85 years old and started taking singing lessons Feb. 2019 (forced to retire). I sang as written high note C5 and 1 octave down. I am naturally a Bass Baritone like Jonnie Cash or Paul Robeson but my coach has extended my range until it goes to at lease E5 (started at D4). The host indicated I was at least as good as Lea. He suggested I sing the introduction Bass Baritone and change to soprano for the chorus. I sing at Bebop a night club in Boston Ma..

  • @fletcherhc653
    @fletcherhc653 3 месяца назад

    Lea was the perfect actor and your evaluation really got me! :)

  • @suzetteanzale4247
    @suzetteanzale4247 Год назад

    ❤❤❤hi nik from Philippines it's my no 1 fav singer Lea proud today Filipino are very talented.. I am singer too.. she's word famous singer so amazing voice specially in theaters so the best we can cry when she sing.. thanks for reaction.. react her other songs a whole new world and reflection tanx more power on your chanel❤

  • @criseldasamson2470
    @criseldasamson2470 Месяц назад

    Ms. Lea Salonga! 🔥💖

  • @noRthstaR1
    @noRthstaR1 8 месяцев назад

    brilliant nick. i like the way you invested with the details of the song and bringing effects of the video that helps us understand your review. well done. just brilliant

  • @twicelands
    @twicelands Год назад +1

    She is incredible

  • @32a34a
    @32a34a 4 месяца назад

    This entire performance was amazing. What I loved best was the ending lines and how she delivered them.

  • @christianstephensuk
    @christianstephensuk Год назад +2

    I would love to see your reaction to Ruthie Henshall singing I Dreamed a Dream from the same concert. It’s one of my favourites 😊

  • @melanietacud1376
    @melanietacud1376 Год назад

    MISS SAIGON is Lea Salonga as KIM most of the song that I love 👑😍🇵🇭 for me she has the Most Beautiful Crystal Voice of Broadway Stage 🏆⭐ the Best Voice of Two DISNEY Princesses Jasmine of Aladdin and Mulan the Greatest Classic Disney Movie of All Time😍♥️💞 that is well love by millions of people around the World even up to this day😍👏👏👏 Thanks

  • @labellavita12
    @labellavita12 Год назад +2

    Lea is a queen!

  • @myles928
    @myles928 Год назад

    My dearest Lea, she's the GOAT! Luv her so much way back Annie days, she's same age as mine!...Always giving me goosebumps whenever I watch this!...definitely world class! 👏😘💜🫰

  • @taylanhoca
    @taylanhoca Год назад +4

    I need a friend just like Nick to talk about musical pieces for hours 🙏🏻 And for Lea my faviorate soprano 💜

  • @rolandorubis7626
    @rolandorubis7626 Год назад +1

    I have heard many vocal coach but I can say your on my top 3 your good you know what you saying..❤

  • @leoncitadiego5266
    @leoncitadiego5266 4 месяца назад

    Lea, was everything, actress, tv host, judgest, performer ,singer, her father late Senator Salonga, they have house in U.S. and in Phiippjnes..she's smart...

    • @edtanedo6303
      @edtanedo6303 4 месяца назад

      Jovito Salonga was not Lea’s father. Her father was rear admiral Feliciano Salonga. Simple google search will give you this info. Peace.

  • @Pinayunicorn
    @Pinayunicorn 8 месяцев назад +1

    Please react to Leah Salonga and Rachel Anne Go “Movie in my mind” from the broadway Miss Saigon! Leah’s first musical show that pave way to her international career

  • @earthgrazer5511
    @earthgrazer5511 Год назад

    I really enjoyed this analysis of Ms. Lea's On My Own! I'm learning to sing with better techniques and I've been learning so much by merely watching good vocal coaches like you explaining what's going on in this performance. Thank you! Pls do more Lea Salonga performance analysis.

  • @kalenvuysher4988
    @kalenvuysher4988 2 месяца назад

    This is my absolute favourite song in the show. When I'm at a performance, the first notes are enough for my eyes to close and my emotions start to well up. The only other song that does that is Finale B in Rent 😭

  • @ismaelramos5381
    @ismaelramos5381 Год назад

    Sir, well analyzed. I wish you produce a big stage of yours. And please get filipino actors. We are underrated. Lea is one of our pride actors.

  • @lynneedwards4538
    @lynneedwards4538 Месяц назад

    Nick, if you haven't seen it, please watch Lea's wedding song to her husband-to-be. It's so beautiful and, as expected, her husband is a blubbering wreck.

  • @Familylove2
    @Familylove2 Год назад +2

    Shes the voice of two Disney Princess
    Jasmine of Aladdin and also Mulan

  • @daniellaalejandralee3612
    @daniellaalejandralee3612 Год назад +2

    Lea did the eponine and ten years after she did the fantine role

  • @alexlaqui9158
    @alexlaqui9158 Год назад +1

    The FEELS.... ❤

  • @Swoost
    @Swoost 10 месяцев назад +3

    Man tears

  • @josemiloatis3714
    @josemiloatis3714 Год назад

    Again She Nailed it..🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @peterscocca3024
    @peterscocca3024 2 месяца назад

    Love this performance and it's always better without the constant interruption

  • @Prince0fDarK
    @Prince0fDarK Год назад +2

    just subbed! had dropped few msg. on your IG. lol!

  • @wchenful
    @wchenful 8 месяцев назад +2

    If I were Marius and I heard her sing, I'd ditch Cosette in a heartbeat.

  • @Mansuyihson
    @Mansuyihson Год назад

    Your english talking is so clear as the song.
    Good accent bro!

  • @ra686
    @ra686 Год назад +1

    Very educational. New sub here!

  • @danielgermanflores7693
    @danielgermanflores7693 Год назад +2

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 My God!

  • @mburns75
    @mburns75 Месяц назад

    Lea will always own “On My Own.” Frances Ruffelle will always be THE Eponine. A fantastic pairing.

  • @horcrux1984
    @horcrux1984 Год назад +2

    Lovely reaction and coaching. These Filipinos though are aliens in singing, just out of the world, can I recommend few to react:
    A. Leah Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go-- Movie in my mind
    B. Morisette Amon- Defying Gravity or She Used to be mine
    C. Morisette Amon- Rise Up (Wish Bus Performance)
    D. Katrina Velarde - Reflection (Mulan)
    Let me see your take on these performances, Ill be waiting!

  • @athenagriego4561
    @athenagriego4561 10 месяцев назад

    PERFECTION!

  • @clairelucy5667
    @clairelucy5667 5 месяцев назад

    IT IS THE GREATEST MUSICAL EVER

  • @marymarly1768
    @marymarly1768 10 месяцев назад

    she has a nice voice.

  • @clarencemansell8686
    @clarencemansell8686 Год назад

    This would work on instrument. I love this.

  • @impajamas
    @impajamas Год назад +1

    Morissette Amon’s DEFYING GRAVITY next🇵🇭🫶🏻

  • @betchieharrison5526
    @betchieharrison5526 10 месяцев назад

    I like your analysis

  • @johnrowe9270
    @johnrowe9270 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely lovely but my old singing teacher would have gone nuts at 6.30 'Fo Rever and Fo Rever' instead of Forever and forever.' tiny thing but worth a mention. x

  • @purpurr707
    @purpurr707 Год назад

    I just jump at any opportunity to listen to this performance xD.