Lyra Olson sings Weep You No More, Sad Fountains by Patrick Doyle (b1953), accompanied by Thomas Martin on piano. Recorded at Choate Rosemary Hall School
Weep you no more sad fountains; What need you flow so fast? Look how the snowy mountains Heav'n's sun doth gently waste! But my sun's heav'nly eyes View not your weeping, That now lies sleeping. Softly now softly lies sleeping, sleeping. Sleep is a reconciling A rest that peace begets; Doth not the sun rise smiling When fair at even he sets? Rest you, then, rest, sad eyes! Melt not in weeping, While he lies sleeping, Softly now softly lies Sleeping, sleeping.
I stumbled across this because my college Voice Professor assigned me this song to learn. This girl is beautiful and has a STUNNING voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Weep you no more sad fountains What need you flow so fast? Look haw the snowy mountains Heaven's sun doth gently waste But my sun's heavenly eyes View not your weeping That now lies sleeping Softly, softly, now softly Softly lies sleeping Sleep is a reconciling Ä rest that peace begets Doth not the sun rise smiling When fair at ev'n he sets? Rest you then, rest, sad eyes Melt not in weeping While she lies sleeping Softly, softly, now softly Softly lies sleeping
She loves sense and sensibility- and tries to sing this song exactly like Kate Winslet in the movie. But she is so cute- and she has such a sweet light voice- she should try to sing it her very own way.
How sad it is that there are insults on this video. The criticism is well placed, but the blatant insults are quite rude. By now, humanity should have learned to be constructively critical and not rude. You've a wonderful voice and I hope dearly that those comments have not hindered your growth in this or any talent. I'm sure that by the almost 3 months to 8 years that have passed most of the things said to have been lacking are now profound with improvement.
PLEASE post more videos of you singing your favorite classical pieces. Please! I am a vocal teacher and my students love your voice. I want to have them sing like you.
lovely voice! i'd recommend watching some of Thomas Hampsons vocal masterclass videos on youtube though, his tips on vowel sounds and leaning back instead of forward might help
Weep you no more, sad fountains; What need you flow so fast? Look how the snowy mountains Heaven's sun doth gently waste. But my sun's heavenly eyes View not your weeping, That now lies sleeping Softly, now softly lies Sleeping. Sleep is a reconciling, A rest that peace begets: Doth not the sun rise smiling When fair at even he sets? Rest you then, rest, sad eyes, Melt not in weeping, While she lies sleeping Softly, now softly lies Sleeping.
Constructive criticism: her voice is breathy and when she goes for the high notes she can't build them properly, which indicated she isn't using any technique. This is only okay if she just started singing and training. But if she has been singing these types of songs for a while, she's forcing her vocal chords too much (she's singing with larynx). So when she does the high notes she's doing damage to her vocal chords. And over time if you keep doing that it can result in serious irreversable damage. You shouldn't sing a song like that with a breathy voice. And people who sing this don't sing it with an "opera" voice for nothing. They do it because it is the right way to sing without forcing your vocal chords and doing damage. I hope at least someone reads this and learns something out of it 😂
Don't scare of people who just sing for fun.. my god. Let people have their breathy fun voices. Geez. Always those semi-professional singers trying to ruin the fun.
Why is it that constructive criticisms are so unwelcomed these days? For myself, I've never taken any singing lessons and that's why I'm here learning from others, including constructive criticisms in the comments. If the singer in a video is indeed doing something that could potentially damage her vocal cord, wouldn't it be good to know and learn how to avoid singing the wrong way? It doesn't look like this lady is singing 'just for fun' either. It could be a recital.
Ereshkiga1 well, your comment is ignorant. I’m not scaring people, I’m trying to help. I think that people should be aware of these things. My comment would only apply to those people who are considering studying singing and wanting to do it the right way, being professional or not. If you just sing for fun and you’re singing the wrong way, constantly doing damage, wouldn’t you wanna be at least aware of something that is harming your body? I’ve seen so many comments of people saying they lose their voice after singing and stuff, so why not prevent that and create awareness?
Joyce Chu idk it’s just that people take everything as hate nowadays or something. The girl in the video has probably just started out studying singing and will get better with time and practice. I just commented so other people who might want to learn classical pieces know that breathy voice isn’t good, to just create awareness and help them
A word of advice, keep your chin down. You don't want to stretch your throat when trying to hit the high notes. in anything keep your chin down, and create more of a space in the back of your mouth. That is how you eliminate the squeak. :)
Weep you no more, sad fountains; What need 1 flow so fast? Look how the snowy mountains Heaven's sun doth gently waste! But my sun's heavenly eyes View not your weeping, That now lies sleeping, 2 lies Sleeping. Sleep is a reconciling, A rest that peace begets; Doth not the sun rise smiling When fair at 3 he sets? Rest you, then, rest, sad eyes! Melt not in weeping, While she lies sleeping, 2 lies Sleeping
Lovely job. This is a very difficult piece to perform. I much prefer this natural style over the operatic version. It's also a pleasure to hear a singer capable of projection instead of being "miked up". I do hope that you have kept on with your singing!
Do you, by any chance, play the violin? Just asking because I see you have "the mark" under your left side of chin which you get from playing. (I play and have it :) )
quite an attractive young lady, and the arrangement... even more beautiful. However, as I myself am a singer I must admit her vocal consistency . she seemed a little strained at times.
I wish I could have your beautiful voice. Anyone else that has a negative opinion does not have the courage, let alone the voice that you have. U have done this song justice. Everyone else who disagrees. Can hide behind their lame ass name.
Miss Olson, you sang that beautifully! You sang it in the style it was meant to be interpreted---soft and gentle with warm relaxing, tones! I did not like the soundtrack from Sense and sensibility with an abrasive operatic voice! Such a song as this requires so much peace and sweetness. You definitely delivered those qualities I expected from such a poem! Thank you!!
You’re letting too much air escape and you’re not using your diaphragm at all. Use your abdominals from the very bottom and bolster the breath support.
Beautiful voice. I think Lyra could have enunciated her words better, maybe she has an accent, but the tone and diction could be more consistent. She also could have held her notes longer, it's like she kept them short or cut off on purpose? Otherwise, lovely voice.
I'm sure I'm going to be attacked, but this is not a strong voice. She is quite pretty, but there is no strength necessary to power and sustain the notes, and she especially struggles on the upper side of her register. Are all these positive comments from friends and family? It's great to be supportive of those we care about, and sure she can sing as long as it gives her pleasure, but a great talent she is not. All one has to do is listen to the original to see that.
It would be nice if your criticism was simply constructive . You make some good points but You could have left the negativity out of it and simply said how she could improve instead of cutting her young beautiful voice up.
It's not that her voice isn't "strong", she's just not using any technique. Not using a technique whilst singing these kind of songs is only okay if she's new and just started. Because if she sings these types of hard pieces she'll end up forcing too much her vocal chords and actually do damage. But yeah it's actually a myth when people say that someone has a "strong voice". It's not that they're born with it, they just use proper technique, and anyone can use it after a bit of training :)
Very beautiful but she plays with the tempo a bit too much. For the video, I would have pulled back a bit more. Her beauty and expression is nice but is put just a little too up close. All the same, thank you for posting.
Развлечения
Weep you no more sad fountains;
What need you flow so fast?
Look how the snowy mountains
Heav'n's sun doth gently waste!
But my sun's heav'nly eyes
View not your weeping,
That now lies sleeping.
Softly now softly lies sleeping,
sleeping.
Sleep is a reconciling
A rest that peace begets;
Doth not the sun rise smiling
When fair at even he sets?
Rest you, then, rest, sad eyes!
Melt not in weeping,
While he lies sleeping,
Softly now softly lies
Sleeping, sleeping.
Thank you!
Written about Queen Elizabeth I’s death. Only the music is new
This performance is completely pure and lovely. Thank you so much for posting. You did a beautiful job.
I love how your voice is so sweet and soft not so opera-y
You're replying to a decade-old RUclips comment from a 14-year-old. You seem like a real winner, yourself.
what an angelic voice.
Absolutely amazing performance! This gave me chills. Brilliant!
Beautifull sung, goes straight to the wounded heart. So soft and gentle, you are an amazing singer...
I stumbled across this because my college Voice Professor assigned me this song to learn. This girl is beautiful and has a STUNNING voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Same here :D
Me too! I'm ganna use this as a guide, she sings so pretty.
Weep you no more sad fountains
What need you flow so fast?
Look haw the snowy mountains
Heaven's sun doth gently waste
But my sun's heavenly eyes
View not your weeping
That now lies sleeping
Softly, softly, now softly
Softly lies sleeping
Sleep is a reconciling
Ä rest that peace begets
Doth not the sun rise smiling
When fair at ev'n he sets?
Rest you then, rest, sad eyes
Melt not in weeping
While she lies sleeping
Softly, softly, now softly
Softly lies sleeping
simply beautiful!!!
Amazing! Beautiful voice and piano
She loves sense and sensibility- and tries to sing this song exactly like Kate Winslet in the movie. But she is so cute- and she has such a sweet light voice- she should try to sing it her very own way.
That was really beautiful! Replaying it now.... :)
Congratulations, sang in tune and without pretentions, very sweet and easy to hear version. Tx 4 posting.
So much beautiful. ♥
I love her Voice and she is an Angel
Very beautiful! You have a very beautiful voice 😊🧡
phenomenal rendition of this song, please post more Lyra Olson!
I love it!
Грустные фонтаны!!! Потрясающе! И поёт так же нежно, нежно. Браво!
I compared it with the soundtrack- Lyra is perfect- thank you for posting and all good wishes to you both!
She is Sweet and enchantée. Beautyful Voice.
So very lovely.
Beautiful.
Oh, that was just beautiful....
^.^
How sad it is that there are insults on this video. The criticism is well placed, but the blatant insults are quite rude. By now, humanity should have learned to be constructively critical and not rude. You've a wonderful voice and I hope dearly that those comments have not hindered your growth in this or any talent. I'm sure that by the almost 3 months to 8 years that have passed most of the things said to have been lacking are now profound with improvement.
Beautiful
Perfection.
Amazing!
PLEASE post more videos of you singing your favorite classical pieces. Please! I am a vocal teacher and my students love your voice. I want to have them sing like you.
lovely voice! i'd recommend watching some of Thomas Hampsons vocal masterclass videos on youtube though, his tips on vowel sounds and leaning back instead of forward might help
Bellissimo/a!
Bellissimo/a!
beautiful
Adoro queste liriche
I'm in love..😍😍
Marvelous
Weep you no more, sad fountains;
What need you flow so fast?
Look how the snowy mountains
Heaven's sun doth gently waste.
But my sun's heavenly eyes
View not your weeping,
That now lies sleeping
Softly, now softly lies
Sleeping.
Sleep is a reconciling,
A rest that peace begets:
Doth not the sun rise smiling
When fair at even he sets?
Rest you then, rest, sad eyes,
Melt not in weeping,
While she lies sleeping
Softly, now softly lies
Sleeping.
Constructive criticism: her voice is breathy and when she goes for the high notes she can't build them properly, which indicated she isn't using any technique. This is only okay if she just started singing and training. But if she has been singing these types of songs for a while, she's forcing her vocal chords too much (she's singing with larynx). So when she does the high notes she's doing damage to her vocal chords. And over time if you keep doing that it can result in serious irreversable damage. You shouldn't sing a song like that with a breathy voice. And people who sing this don't sing it with an "opera" voice for nothing. They do it because it is the right way to sing without forcing your vocal chords and doing damage. I hope at least someone reads this and learns something out of it 😂
@@keenondeen5291 🤣🤣🤣 I'm crying..Wasn't expecting that response. That's so funny.
Don't scare of people who just sing for fun.. my god. Let people have their breathy fun voices. Geez. Always those semi-professional singers trying to ruin the fun.
Why is it that constructive criticisms are so unwelcomed these days? For myself, I've never taken any singing lessons and that's why I'm here learning from others, including constructive criticisms in the comments. If the singer in a video is indeed doing something that could potentially damage her vocal cord, wouldn't it be good to know and learn how to avoid singing the wrong way? It doesn't look like this lady is singing 'just for fun' either. It could be a recital.
Ereshkiga1 well, your comment is ignorant. I’m not scaring people, I’m trying to help. I think that people should be aware of these things. My comment would only apply to those people who are considering studying singing and wanting to do it the right way, being professional or not. If you just sing for fun and you’re singing the wrong way, constantly doing damage, wouldn’t you wanna be at least aware of something that is harming your body? I’ve seen so many comments of people saying they lose their voice after singing and stuff, so why not prevent that and create awareness?
Joyce Chu idk it’s just that people take everything as hate nowadays or something. The girl in the video has probably just started out studying singing and will get better with time and practice. I just commented so other people who might want to learn classical pieces know that breathy voice isn’t good, to just create awareness and help them
A word of advice, keep your chin down. You don't want to stretch your throat when trying to hit the high notes. in anything keep your chin down, and create more of a space in the back of your mouth. That is how you eliminate the squeak. :)
Brilliant
Weep you no more, sad fountains;
What need 1 flow so fast?
Look how the snowy mountains
Heaven's sun doth gently waste!
But my sun's heavenly eyes
View not your weeping,
That now lies sleeping,
2 lies
Sleeping.
Sleep is a reconciling,
A rest that peace begets;
Doth not the sun rise smiling
When fair at 3 he sets?
Rest you, then, rest, sad eyes!
Melt not in weeping,
While she lies sleeping,
2 lies
Sleeping
What a beautiful voice. Does anyone know if the singer still sings? If so, my best wishes to her.
Lovely job. This is a very difficult piece to perform. I much prefer this natural style over the operatic version. It's also a pleasure to hear a singer capable of projection instead of being "miked up". I do hope that you have kept on with your singing!
I wish I could sing like her * thank you for sharing
Wow.....
Very beautifully sung!
Do you, by any chance, play the violin? Just asking because I see you have "the mark" under your left side of chin which you get from playing. (I play and have it :) )
i wish i could sing like that.
Can anybody day where to get this exact sheet music please?
It was so beautiful I just couldn't get over how breathy the voice is. Other than that amazing job!
quite an attractive young lady, and the arrangement... even more beautiful. However, as I myself am a singer I must admit her vocal consistency
. she seemed a little strained at times.
I wish I could have your beautiful voice. Anyone else that has a negative opinion does not have the courage, let alone the voice that you have. U have done this song justice. Everyone else who disagrees. Can hide behind their lame ass name.
Miss Olson, you sang that beautifully! You sang it in the style it was meant to be interpreted---soft and gentle with warm relaxing, tones! I did not like the soundtrack from Sense and sensibility with an abrasive operatic voice! Such a song as this requires so much peace and sweetness. You definitely delivered those qualities I expected from such a poem! Thank you!!
Unfortunately much of the beauty of the song is lost in the bite-sized phrasing employed by this young singer. The voice itself is sweet however.
I pity the few who don't understand how much she enjoyed this.
no, she MUST do this! It looks stupid, but there is more space for the sound.
You’re letting too much air escape and you’re not using your diaphragm at all. Use your abdominals from the very bottom and bolster the breath support.
I'm on a semi
Beautiful voice. I think Lyra could have enunciated her words better, maybe she has an accent, but the tone and diction could be more consistent. She also could have held her notes longer, it's like she kept them short or cut off on purpose? Otherwise, lovely voice.
In spanish please!
I'm sure I'm going to be attacked, but this is not a strong voice. She is quite pretty, but there is no strength necessary to power and sustain the notes, and she especially struggles on the upper side of her register. Are all these positive comments from friends and family? It's great to be supportive of those we care about, and sure she can sing as long as it gives her pleasure, but a great talent she is not. All one has to do is listen to the original to see that.
It would be nice if your criticism was simply constructive . You make some good points but You could have left the negativity out of it and simply said how she could improve instead of cutting her young beautiful voice up.
It's not that her voice isn't "strong", she's just not using any technique. Not using a technique whilst singing these kind of songs is only okay if she's new and just started. Because if she sings these types of hard pieces she'll end up forcing too much her vocal chords and actually do damage. But yeah it's actually a myth when people say that someone has a "strong voice". It's not that they're born with it, they just use proper technique, and anyone can use it after a bit of training :)
Very beautiful but she plays with the tempo a bit too much. For the video, I would have pulled back a bit more. Her beauty and expression is nice but is put just a little too up close. All the same, thank you for posting.
lol
A little late with the timing.
no vibrato at all!
Which is good
Starts off forced, but very nice job later
Very nasal voice; quite grainy
Kate Winslet does it better
Beautiful