makers.com/conference . Tony-winning actress Cynthia Erivo performs “I’m Here” from the Broadway musical “The Color Purple” at the 2017 MAKERS Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
I love the pianist. He plays with perfection without trying to draw attention to himself. Her voice has something I can’t explain. Her voice draws you in and touches your heart.
Jason Michael Webb musical director of Broadway’s Color Purple. Why on earth could she not introduce him?! Taking all the spotlight. A true artist always acknowledges her supportive, brilliant, humble accompanist. That part she needs to learn to shine completely....to truly be a masterpiece!
@@AllIn1Studio cynthia IS a true artist. you can watch this video again, or any other video of her performing if you need to convince yourself that she is indeed a true artist. you don’t know if they introduced him earlier.
Perhaps consider maybe she introduced and thanked him as part of her closing. That is very customary and we have no sense of the full close after the song. IJS
I never realized the characters' problem bled into the actors' problem and left trauma like that... She is a powerhouse for going through all that and give sensational performances time and again
I wonder what connection Cynthia felt to this role on a personal level. From Growing up watching a lot of old Oprah interviews, I really think people take the roles they can deeply identify with/their character evolves on a path in a way that they see in themselves.
Fantasia said something similar about playing Celie. She said she was carrying Celie's cross as well as her own and it was heavy. I think it must be a draining character to portray.
Her rendition of Mona Lisa got me through my break up, last year. 7 years of feeling worthless... I am a work of art. I am a masterpiece... Rewatching to remind myself...
Jazmine Sullivan songs are so underrated. She's a Great Singer-songwriter. Thank you Cynthia for singing one of her relatable songs. I also love your version very powerful! 😇🙆♀️💕🥰
Imagine being 53, and having to hear that you are worthless all those years to then hear the words of Cynthia telling you that you are not and feeling the tears, sadness and pain flowing right out of your soul. Knowing that you will hear the words worthless again soon, but that no one can take away this moment. I am going through such an enormously hard life, but it only makes me stronger. x
Everyday your eyes open is conformation that your story is not over it’s confirmation that you are indeed worth something and in turn far from worthless
@@natashajade4378 Thank you so much Natasha for writing that! So appreciated! I moved home, far away from where people did this to me and finally my kids and I live in a country where most of the people see us as a human again, and not as a colour, nationality or strange because of not being like them. Which gives me the chance now to let go of those words, to finally accept myself for who I am and to grow from there. The pain and sadness is still there, big time and it will be something I have to learn to carry with but on the other hand it made me into who I am now and it only fuels the need of wanting to be there for others, more. Wishing you all the best too! Thank you! x
You are beautiful. You have done things in your life that many other people couldn't survive. I hear this song every day in my head, after 6 heart attacks, a stroke, finding my late partner dead on our couch, failing hearing, mad depression, etc. I could give up but, dear person, we ARE here!
@@raypearson3513 Much love and warmth from me to you. We don't look like what we've been through and definitely are here because we're strong in character, essence and soul. We are here indeed and I love you. Know someone out here cares for real
we don't deserve her. She's right up there with Whitney. Please make a timeless record Cynthia. Forget about the charts! Pull an Adele, and just be you!
I am a strong black man and not afraid to say I'm a Mona Lisa Masterpiece. I'm going to buy a wig just so I can put it on and snatch it. My God, my God...
Her sweet voice caresses my soul. I’m at one of the saddest points in my life. My husband died this morning. Her beauty and sound are comforting my broken heart. 😢💔
So sorry to hear that. I know that it is not easy losing someone especially our love ones but just know that you will get through this and Jesus is with you in every step you take, give him your pain and broken heart and he will give you a peace, love and a sound mind that you need to get through this. I pray that May God strength you each day and May you come out of this ten times stronger! You are blessed my sister 🙏🏾❤️❤️
I would pay money just to hear her tell stories, but when those notes come out of her mouth....it’s like an angel singing directly to me. She is so gifted and beautiful
not only does cynthia have the most beautiful singing voice, but an incredibly beautiful speaking voice, and even more beautiful thoughts. thank you for sharing your gift, you radiant, iridescent woman. x
I saw her twice in The Color Purple. I’ve watched countless videos of her performing at various events. To realize that I’ve never heard her speak until watching this segment is astounding. I truly forgot that there is a person behind the melody. A person, who in this video, was selfless enough to appease the crowd and viewers.
Thank you for choosing to sing the song for us, Cynthia. As a victim of current and ongoing abuse, this song has meant so much to me. It has helped me cope and realize that I am beautiful and I am here. The message truly is so powerful, and I'm glad you came into my life at the moment I most needed you and needed to hear this song.
I love hearing her speak and sharing the emotional toll it took to play Celie. We would never think, we assume actors/actresses simply dissociate or it becomes something they're used to. Thank you for sharing this with us!
She is a phenomenal talent. I've seen Broadway shows for over 20 years. Her portrayal Celie in The Color Purple was ASTOUNDING! She got standing and screaming ovations at every performance of I'm Here.
I don't usually comment, I watch silently But for months I've been coming to this video everytime I feel down and today it feels like she's singing to me
How is cynthia not a superstar today? She deserves so many roles that are gifted away to celebs for ticket sales. I truly think she could play any part and any role. I just cant wait to see her more on the biggest stages and screens
Her voice is just outrageously amazing. And the way she just tells you a story with it is also straight up Broadway magic. I think she will blow the world away as Elphaba!
TERRELL fan here as well. I agree with why she didn't want to perform that song at that conference. If my memory serves me correctly she stated that the song nearly became what she considers a "party trick" and didn't want to disrespect nor downplay the message intended in that very powerful song. I love everything about her; voice, healthy active lifestyle, and beautiful from deep within her spirit to her pretty face. I actually viewed her on the TERRELL show live the other day and enjoyed Parts 1 & 2. It was literally an emotional and beautiful experience.
I came here from word association, I’d never heard of Cynthia Erivo before 🤷♂️ but OMG I am in love 🥰 and now I’ve been on you tube for 2 hours so far searching and watching MISS Erivo non stop ❌❌❌❌
I just saw her sing for the 1st time on Jimmy Fallon and fell in love with her, and I didn’t know she played the Harriet Tubman role which she played phenomenally, Cynthia Erivo now has a new fan, and I will be looking forward to all she has for the world to hear.🥰
I fell in love with Cynthia after hearing her sing "Stand up" during the credits of Harriet. I wanted to know everything about her after that! Her voice is amazing! She is amazing!
I was Muslim and converted to being a follower of our lLord Jesus Christ..I prayed to God one time with all my heart and asked him to show me if he’s real then Jesus came into my life. The holly spirit is guiding me and I will start preaching in God’s name one day to bring this gift of true love and happiness to less fortunate and lost souls.Amen
Ive never heard the first song. And it's beautiful. I know she didn't have to start this with talking but I'm so glad she did because she is right we often do forget that there is a person behind the actor. I just love how she gave us insight as to why she won't do "I'm here" as often. Which to me make that song so much more special. She is a wonder and beautiful person.
I have literally just now discovered this women, and I am just....wowed....by her _presence_ . That cool dignity, that crystal-fine gravitas. I mean, yeah, her voice is incredible, but there's lots of nightingales in the entertainment world, today. But she - _she_ just has such an aura of easy *power* . Dear reader, she has stolen me. Now I have to go glut myself on everything she's done.
I’m here, right now alone at home, in this rainy day felling blue, sad and lonely, also thinking that I may not be enough for anyone, I was feeling ugly, insecure and, in my hopes to forget about how I was felling, and what was happening in my mind and in my soul. Suddenly I crossed to this video. And this changed everything, thank you four your light and inspiration! Thank you for your existence, I needed this! You are an Angel, and now I know and I’m sure I’m beautiful, and most importantly im here!
My eyes ain't used to these rays I'm feeling exposed, but I hide no more I can't hide As the sun shines on all of my glory My flaws don't look so bad at all What was I so afraid of? Every part of me is a vision of a portrait Of Mona, of Mona Lisa Every part of me is beautiful And I finally see I'm a work of art A masterpiece Who is this I've tried so long fight? Filling my heads with lies that I'm not good enough Then I heard something in my ear Tell I'm perfect, now that I know the truth Time to show and prove Every part of me is a vision of a portrait Of Mona, of Mona Lisa Every part of me is beautiful And I finally see I'm a work of art A masterpiece And now I see the pretty colors on my canvas I'm a work of art, a Mona Lisa I'll share my picture with the world Not afraid to let it show anymore I can light the night, shine so bright (Let my colors paint the sky) I can light the night, shine so bright (There is beauty in my eyes) I can light the night, shine so bright (And I can see it now, I believe it now, I can feel it now) I can light the night, shine so bright (Want the world to see, I'm a work of art. I'm a masterpiece) I can light the night, shine so bright (I am beautiful) Every part of me is a vision of a portrait Of Mona, of Mona Lisa Every part of me is beautiful And I finally see I'm a work of art A masterpiece
Wow, simply wow. She puts so many pop music singers to shame with her breath & and silky smooth voice. She hits so many ranges with very little effort. She is the Bugatti Veyron of singers.
I listem this for the first time..today I prayed to God to give me the grace to be freely me, I have run away from myself for so long, I gotta show up. Thanks Erivo
She continues to surprise and amaze me with her voice, intelligence, and pure radiance. I'm fortunate to have found out about her. Wow such an inspirational being.
As a black woman with 4c hair society sees many of woman as me as not as desirable but we are created in God image and shine so ever effortlessly despite the shade they try to cast. This song speaks volumes and I'm honored to be a black woman and a beautiful one at that. Blessings my sistas 🇯🇲❤️❤️❤️❤️
All Praise to The Most High for creating Us in His image.! How ironic is it that We are made to think that the exact opposite is what's beautiful.. Shalam Sister.. 🙏🏾❤️
Pull keyboard out of the closet to try to play like this man...realize I sound nothing like him, put it right back to collect more dust...just going to enjoy listening to this masterpiece lol!
I don't need you to love me I don't need you to love I've got, I've got, I got my sister, I can feel her now She may not be here, But she's still mine And I know, she still love me I got my children, I can't hold them now They may not be here, But they still mine and I hope They know I still love them Hey, I got my house, It still keeps the cold out I got my chair When my body can't hold out Got my hands doin' good like they supposed to Showing my heart to the folks that I'm close to I got my eyes though they don't see as far now They see more 'bout how things really are now I'm gonna Take a deep breath Hey I'm gonna hold my head up I'm gonna put my shoulders back And look you straight in the eye Gonna flirt with somebody When they walk by I'm gonna sing out Sing, oh yeah I believe I have inside of me Everything that I need to live a bountiful life With all the love alive in me I'll stand as tall as the tallest tree And I'm thankful for each day that I'm given Both the easy and the hard ones I'm livin' But most of all I'm thankful for, Lovin' who I really am I'm beautiful Yes I'm beautiful And I'm here
God I love that she sang Mona Lisa. I feel like her silky voice when singing the high notes at the climax is more of a cry of acceptance and pride in oneself. Whereas I feel Jazmine’s version, because of her timbre, is more of a cry of wanting to be accepted and finally overcoming the need for approval of others.
This whole performance was heaven sent!! The powerful words and emotions are healing!! Music is one of the most powerful forces that God created to heal the soul!! Thank you Cynthia Erivo for blessing us with your gift!!
I am saw it yesterday. I thought Jennifer Hudson was THE VOICE being new to this phenomenal rising star, and now I am floored to learn this is Cynthia's own voice. Still trying to grasp the truth in this performance. Leaving the theatre thinking this is best actress bound, now knowing its all her it will be a true sin if she doesn't take it home!
The fact that while she was singing I’m here from the color purple her eyes were CLOSED the WHOLE TIME! You can really see how the role she played really stayed with her bless her ❤
Since seeing/hearing her for the first time in Bad times at the El Royale, I'm completely obsessed and entranced, her voice is silk innocence if that's even a thing lol
Same! She has a small singing part in Todrick Hall's "Forbidden" RU-vid musical with Jade Nova. If you keep an open mind and embrace all love check it out, it's amazing.
I love the look on her face as though she herself is astounded by what she can do with her gift. I love her spirit. As I lie here not sure what tomorrow brings I find peace in her astounding voice.
The intro she did before she started to sing was so beautiful, touching and meaningful too me that no matter how many times I play this video (and I play it a lot) I never skip the talking part from respect to her. But I mean, she is so intelligent and articulate with want she wants to say and at the same time has such a calming, soothing and warm speaking voice and presence that it's a pure pleasure listening to her talk.
I’ve always melted at her singing voice but I truly loved hearing her speak more here.. So eloquent, so full of life and truly a person you can look up to and be inspired by.
She i is so so right...... We has women have to know and own up to the fact that God cteated us Beautiful from the inside out. It took me many ,many years to understand what the word Beautiful really. Ment. It's not the physical. That matters,its what comes out from witjhing. We as Woman must/ find thst inner voice that spirit that God gave us, inner Love fot one self;then we can Love another. I thank God that I found that inner voice that set me free,now i can truly love anotjer. Iam no lounger bound to fearless Emotions; I am free to love again.....oh how sweet it is to freely love....❤❤
I love a man that may or may not love me..... That is not the question?? The answers is ; he truly lithe up my life....I can freely love again. It maybe with him, it may be with another. Matter what the future holds. I tryly love this Man. Be caused of him I have learned to truly love my self first; Then you're free to llove another. I thank Kyle for that inner love that you freely gave to me. I will love you forr that vary reason ubtill the day I die. For better or for worse...
OUT ANCESTORS ARE SO PROUD. YOU ARE. A AFRICAN ENGLISH. GODDESS. THAT. STEALS. HEARTS W YOUR WORDS. ITS YOUR VOICE. THAT IS THE MEDICINE. WE ALL NEED. CYN. LUV. FOREVER. TU YO. CHE Q. 1
