This is the song that many critics believe holds together the whole Anastasia movie better than the Oscar-nominated Journey to the Past (from the same movie). This appears to be the track that has been most translated into several languages with many observers believing the nobility of the German language gives the version its distinct beauty and elegance. What stands out to me is the delicate touches of innocence, vulnerability and credibility (as the lost Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia) which our Golden Girl has infused into this version. On two measures of excellence -- musicality and the admirable fluency with which she sings in German -- Gerphil-Geraldine Flores has once again gifted listeners with a superb performance, befitting a grand fairy tale. On top of this achievement here, Miss Flores, you have greatly honoured the German side of your heritage. Again, Bravo, Gerphil! More of such excellent music, please! Kudos also to Noel D. Espenida for the excellent directing, mixing and very pleasing video production. ========================================================================= For the non-German speaking fans I have chosen to add here the standard English lyrics so that as we listen to Gerphil's version in German we may also capture the essence and meaning of her exquisite performance. But for those who have been huge fans of Anastasia in the original English (and there are legions of them) they may simply close the eyes and savour again and again the great beauty of Gerphil's version here. Once Upon A December Dancing bears, painted wings Things I almost remember And a song someone sings Once upon a December Someone holds me safe and warm Horses prance through a silver storm Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory Someone holds me safe and warm Horses prance through a silver storm Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory Far away, long ago Glowing dim as an ember Things my heart used to know Things it yearns to remember And a song someone sings Once upon a December Writer(s): Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty Copyright: Tcf Music Publishing Inc., Tcf Music Pub Inc.
pls continue to unlock the classic world of music.... i love your renditions of somewhere in time, speak softly love, impossible dream... these songs are immortal... thanks gerphil for preserving the spirit of music to the youth!
Wow! Wow! Wow!!! You're such an amazing & brilliant singer Gherphil. Your music moves me and makes me very happy, like my own favorite opera singer Charlotte Church & Barbra Streisand. Bumabalik yng time na bata pa ako na gustong gusto ko kumanta ng classic/opera songs pero marami ngssabi png matanda pero ok lng sa akin dahil love ko kumanta ng classic songs like my Lola. hehehe. Wish ko pa dati na meron sana opera school sa province nmin pra enrol ako. hehehe. At npkaganda ng pgkanta mo sa "Love Story (Where Do I Begin), theme song ng parents ko at favorite ng family ko kantahin kahit nung mga bata pa kami. I'm so happy for you... Love you. Take care always & GOD BLESS...
Giving me goosebumps while listening to it, with Gerphil discreetly known to only sing English classics knows how to sing in German. If that is not exceptional I do not know then what is, she's a true princess. I personally feel that she be given more German opera pieces to perform to.
i am with tears as i listen to this song with the angelic voice of dear gerphil. my daughters and i saw this movie in one of the theaters in seattle many years back. my eldest is of similar age with you, and my second is going to be 22 this september 24. both finished their studies and are working. keep singing gerphil as we pray for you for inspiring us with your songs. december is fast approaching. looking forward to your graduation day. more success to you golden girl, i pray.
Been in love with the movie since I was a kid and have been at dazed with the broadway version but hearing this version of Once Upon a December, which is my favorite from the movie's ost, made me feel like I'm in the Elysian fields.
Bravo, Gerphil. I haven't seen the movie yet, but your singing makes me want to watch it right now. I really love your singing. Even your simple hand gestures add impact to the whole performance. You sing from the heart, and that's what makes you different from other classical singers. I hope I can meet you in person and work with you in the future.
Gerphil, you sure could be hired to sing in the movies and even play the girl protagonist, Anastasia in the live version play on stage. Your voice soothes the nerves. What a magnificent rendition. Bravo! Danke. 🌹🌷💐💝
😱❤️ Such a lovely performance Miss Gerphil! ... Goosebumps... I hope you'll get more blessings... for you have chosen what you truly love as a singer. ❤️☺️
That's it! You need to duet with Die Grosse Winner Mark "Kram" Agpas and make some classical mix with with hard rock music in German with Mr. David Foster as the composser/producer. It will be haunting and beautiful. More like this please. Also you might want to experiment with something like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings soundtracks(if you're learning how to compose lyrics). Plus, there a tone of fanbase for these two novels. Another thing, if El Gamma will remake their winning performance, you should sing the Colours of the Wind while they shadow act. That would be magical.
This is the song that many critics believe holds together the whole Anastasia movie better than the Oscar-nominated Journey to the Past (from the same movie). This appears to be the track that has been most translated into several languages with many observers believing the nobility of the German language gives the version its distinct beauty and elegance. What stands out to me is the delicate touches of innocence, vulnerability and credibility (as the lost Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia) which our Golden Girl has infused into this version. On two measures of excellence -- musicality and the admirable fluency with which she sings in German -- Gerphil-Geraldine Flores has once again gifted listeners with a superb performance, befitting a grand fairy tale. On top of this achievement here, Miss Flores, you have greatly honoured the German side of your heritage. Again, Bravo, Gerphil! More of such excellent music, please!
Kudos also to Noel D. Espenida for the excellent directing, mixing and very pleasing video production.
=========================================================================
For the non-German speaking fans I have chosen to add here the standard English lyrics so that as we listen to Gerphil's version in German we may also capture the essence and meaning of her exquisite performance. But for those who have been huge fans of Anastasia in the original English (and there are legions of them) they may simply close the eyes and savour again and again the great beauty of Gerphil's version here.
Once Upon A December
Dancing bears, painted wings
Things I almost remember
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December
Someone holds me safe and warm
Horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory
Someone holds me safe and warm
Horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory
Far away, long ago
Glowing dim as an ember
Things my heart used to know
Things it yearns to remember
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December
Writer(s): Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty Copyright: Tcf Music Publishing Inc., Tcf Music Pub Inc.
+petenolasco danke schon for this, esp. the lyrics.
She is so underrated... doea she perform in theater?
She sings this wonderful jud5 like the movie cersion..she does the song justice, the German side of me says, Sehr toll..ausgezeichnet!
eine Stimme wie ein Sturm der Liebe, stark wie ein Baum, klar wie ein Gebirgsbach, überzeugend wie die zehn Gebote.
I want her to sing in a Disney movie.
indeed!!! oh i hope #Disney would discover her..
We hope that Disney will give you a break to sing one of their OST :)
let's do a lot of hashtags then!
She has PERFECT vocal control, that's masterful to listen to
pls continue to unlock the classic world of music.... i love your renditions of somewhere in time, speak softly love, impossible dream... these songs are immortal... thanks gerphil for preserving the spirit of music to the youth!
This made me interested in learning German.. I never knew that it's such a beautiful language. How it's pronounced and everything else :)
German is my mother tongue, and yes, it is very poetic and beautiful, and she is singing it so good. ( Gerphil Flores is german and born in Hamburg )
Ihre Stimme lässt mich an die edlen Seiten meiner Mitmenschen glauben seien sie gesegnet und ein langes Leben
Amazing Version!!!
Feel like studying German!!!
Hugs from Argentina
Outstanding voice Gerphil. Keep on singing. The world is your stage. God Bless you.
Tolles Cover schön umgesetzt und eine tolle Stimme😍❤️
Gerphil, Gerphil... Disney must, must knock on your door! Bravoooooo! :-)
oh gott qwq dieses Lied bringt mich echt immer wieder zum heulen
Bravo Gerphil, Ich bin sehr Stolz auf dich!!!! Ein wunderschoenes Leid!!!
Gänsehaut purrr 👍👍👍👍👍 vielen vielen dank
Amazing Voice... Gerphil Flores for Miss. Saigon!!! Very Talented!!!
Very good ! My Heart is open for this Song !
Wow! Wow! Wow!!! You're such an amazing & brilliant singer Gherphil. Your music moves me and makes me very happy, like my own favorite opera singer Charlotte Church & Barbra Streisand. Bumabalik yng time na bata pa ako na gustong gusto ko kumanta ng classic/opera songs pero marami ngssabi png matanda pero ok lng sa akin dahil love ko kumanta ng classic songs like my Lola. hehehe. Wish ko pa dati na meron sana opera school sa province nmin pra enrol ako. hehehe. At npkaganda ng pgkanta mo sa "Love Story (Where Do I Begin), theme song ng parents ko at favorite ng family ko kantahin kahit nung mga bata pa kami. I'm so happy for you... Love you. Take care always & GOD BLESS...
This song comes from one of my favourite movies when I was younger.
Memories coming back !
Very good singing performance :)
eine so schöne Stimme
So beautiful to the ear. Lovely voice and song.
😍😍😍😍😍😍So toll ,die Kindheits Erinnerung kommen hoch 😍😍.Wie ich denn Film geliebt habe und die Lieder .😍😍😍
Giving me goosebumps while listening to it, with Gerphil discreetly known to only sing English classics knows how to sing in German. If that is not exceptional I do not know then what is, she's a true princess. I personally feel that she be given more German opera pieces to perform to.
Thank you very much! 🙏 German was the first language I spoke before learning Filipino and English ❤ Because my father is German.
@@GerphilFloresOFFICIALCHANNEL more blessings to you Ms. Gerphil. You truly deserve more success now and in the future.
@@cates3555 Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it po 🙏❤ God bless you!
Likewise Ms. Gerphil 💞👋
Awwww, this is so good! It makes me want to watch Anastasia again!
i am with tears as i listen to this song with the angelic voice of dear gerphil. my daughters and i saw this movie in one of the theaters in seattle many years back. my eldest is of similar age with you, and my second is going to be 22 this september 24. both finished their studies and are working. keep singing gerphil as we pray for you for inspiring us with your songs. december is fast approaching. looking forward to your graduation day. more success to you golden girl, i pray.
awe na miss ko 'to. Feeling nostalgic at ang galing mo Gerphil!😍😘😭💞
Hi idol... Good morning!!!
I hope do not stop ur talent.. Ok?? You are so beautiful singer.. Godbless!!!
I didn't know german sounds so awesome lol
yes, we can sing and we dont scream every word...
Haha mb @Sindy Muller. Was a joke my friend lol
Everyday i listen to your music.Thanks and GOD BLESS!
Outstanding performance!!!
this is my fav song..she sang very beautiful..like anastasia dancing through my eyes...
Since it's Ber months again, this song will keep appearing on my suggested list. ahahahaha. never grows old
awesome, wonderful, amazing, enchanting, mesmerizing.. voice!!! all of that ! what ever you call! hehe again waiting for more! :D
Been in love with the movie since I was a kid and have been at dazed with the broadway version but hearing this version of Once Upon a December, which is my favorite from the movie's ost, made me feel like I'm in the Elysian fields.
superb, most beautiful voice ever
As with every effort you make, I must make an effort to keep down my goose-bumps!
You should do more German covers😍💙
Bravo, Gerphil. I haven't seen the movie yet, but your singing makes me want to watch it right now. I really love your singing. Even your simple hand gestures add impact to the whole performance. You sing from the heart, and that's what makes you different from other classical singers. I hope I can meet you in person and work with you in the future.
Wow! I love her voice....proud Philippines.
Melody Alba Danke schön! Maraming salamat!
wow such a beautiful voice Gerphil..
Gerphil, you sure could be hired to sing in the movies and even play the girl protagonist, Anastasia in the live version play on stage. Your voice soothes the nerves. What a magnificent rendition. Bravo! Danke. 🌹🌷💐💝
the melody is very relaxing. good job gerphil! so proud of you ☺
😱❤️ Such a lovely performance Miss Gerphil!
... Goosebumps...
I hope you'll get more blessings... for you have chosen what you truly love as a singer. ❤️☺️
Music is indeed the universal language :) thank you, Miss Gerphil for sharing your German roots! More videos please please
Ich liebe dieses Lied! Wunderbar
One of the song I really liked. Thank you for covering...
Listening to this again and I have goosebumps all over! Your voice amped up the song's haunting sound. Just, bravo, Ms. Gerphil! 😍👏
impressive again,.. magical voice a singer of god.
wow....what an amazing voice you have....
❤❤❤🎼🎩🌠sung especially nice..
Such a wonderful, classic and angelic voice...hope to see you in person someday☺️
*This beautiful song gives me GOOSEBUMPS* 😱❤
Omg 🙀🙀🙀🙀 favourite song Ko too! Tapos Idol ko pa kumanta! Perfect! 😍😍😘
You never fail to make us smile and be Proud :) makes us wanna scream for more!
You are so damn good! You deserve to be at West end or in Broadway! God you should be there! :)
this is soooo good
congrats gerphil!
Great audio-video creation!
Lots of stars********
+Mars1721 kudos to Maestro Noel Espenida for this video edit :)
+Aleck Pulido Hi Aleck, thanks!
Best regards,
Mars
very nice Gerphil! what an enchanting voice
the next Lea Salonga...superb
nope, the next Audrey Hepburn
Not quite. They’re careers went differently
this makes me like you even more because Anastasia is my favorite movieeeeee
lovely voice
such flawless voice!
Bravo!
Your unlocking my love of Disney princesses. Takes me back to the time of snow white. You really look like one them (disney princesses).
relaxing kahit hindi ko naintindihan..ganda !
Gerphil is half Filipina and German .. right? ... damn she's talented and she knows 3 languages then ❤
Yes
Wow. Continue singing high notes for God. God bless your steps always.
God bless....you soo amazing
Wow!! Ang ganda mo na nga ang Ganda pa nang boses mo!!!
Wow wundervolle Stimme...
Beautiful
Wow, amazing voice!
what an angelic voice! never get tired listening to your voice! when can i hear you live!?
very beautiful voice
how fortunate we are to have a very talented and so pretty like gerphil. gerphil our national pride in crossover classical music
Unbelievably good!
One of my fave songs from my fave movieee 💖
It's like a whisper of sadness and happiness.. Nice one Miss Gerphil 😊
Thank you, Dong! :-)
You're welcome po. 😊😊
Woah this is such an impeccable performance, looking forward to more of your covers.
Wow,respect 👍🏽 Crystal clear voice 💎
Amazing voice!
What an attractive voice
Hi gerphil! This is my favorite lullaby ❤️ I love this in German ❤️ I hope there's also English version from you. ❤️ Thank you and God bless!
awesome,amazing ,Wow! :) Can't wait for moreeeee :D
LOVELY!!
You looks similar to my daughter half Deutsch.You really have a great voice I love itüüü
Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤
more of this kind of genre please ❤️❤️❤️
That's it! You need to duet with Die Grosse Winner Mark "Kram" Agpas and make some classical mix with with hard rock music in German with Mr. David Foster as the composser/producer.
It will be haunting and beautiful.
More like this please.
Also you might want to experiment with something like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings soundtracks(if you're learning how to compose lyrics). Plus, there a tone of fanbase for these two novels.
Another thing, if El Gamma will remake their winning performance, you should sing the Colours of the Wind while they shadow act. That would be magical.
WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT TOO :D
Actually I watch all your videosüüü.I love your voice.
Beautifully haunting.
Please voice over the singing voice of the next disney princess!
erstaunlich...................Stimme
God bless you always, Gerphil
Wunderschönen 🙂🎤🥰
your voice is like angel's
You should cover Mulan's Mirror song in English! I'd love hearing Remember Me from Coco in Spanish!
this is awesome!!!
Besser als im Film!
sana beauty and the beast na man po ang icover niyo😍😍
bezaubernd deine Stimme😍