its amazing in just 5 years jackie has gone from a nobody, to a sopprano diva with a massive fan base. its amazing , with hard work and unlimited talent and the most beautiful voice heard in generations the sky is the limit. come to australia soon .
My wife and I were there at the beautiful Fox Theater in Detroit for this performance. Thanks for posting papasmurfdad. Good quality on the video and sound.
In my opinion this is the most beautiful dress Jackie has ever worn. She only wore it once, at this concert. Her voice was exceptional in Detroit. It was surreal. You just have to experience Jackie live.
It shouldn't matter how she looks or dresses, especially with that incredible voice and talent. It is however so refreshing to see that she dresses immaculately and on this occasion looks quite regal (as she often does). Her natural beauty, her grace and poise set her so far apart from the majority of her contemporaries. So many admirable qualities in one person and one so young too.
She's been doing this for so long that it has become routine and that is she always turns in a flawless performance. I've seen every you tube video of her and twice live in concert. Always poised, always proper and always perfect. She is simply amazing. The voice, visage and persona of an angel.
I am revisiting this performance on April 28th 2019. Jackie is even better! Jackie has just released her newest album "The Debut" of course it's #1 on Billboard's classical albums chart. It's hard to believe that Jackie is more beautiful than ever as is her voice! God Bless Jackie Evancho!
It's not the songs that bring me to tears when Jackie sings, it's simply the astonishing beauty of her voice and the passion she shows when she sings; touches the heart and soul.
She is known well but I feel not known enough woven to the public recognition. I heard the same songs by legendary Maria Callas. I liked the version by 12-year-old Jackie more.
I just listened to a recording of this same song about three years earlier. Her development is obvious and even more beautiful than before. I also saw an oscillator graph of her voice with confirmation that she has one of the most pure tone voices ever. It truly is a one in a million voice, an angelic voice on earth.
OK--first time I have seen this video. Brilliant. In my less than humble opinion this is a world class performance. Jackie continues to gain new plateaus of excellence. I don't usually comment on young ladies dress when performing. But I have to say this dress is a true winner. She is classy and unbelievably beautiful in her presentation here. I have to give heavy credit to whoever is choosing her performing wardrobe. I think this part of her team deserves an Academy Award and and a Grammy. I just hope she keeps this part of her style when she goes through her teenage rebellion phase. Papasurfdad thanks for sharing. I've been to one concert by Jackie and bought all her recordings and concert videos----but as a humble working stiff can't go to all her concerts. I like seeing her new efforts. Finally, let me say that only 1235 views as of 3/19/2015 is a sign that the corruption and lack of taste in America may have reached terminal velocity---in my less than humble opinion.
After a couple of months I see this video has reached 27,969 views as of 7/6/15. Far, far, far fewer than it deserves. None of my opinions have changed in the intervening months. She lifts my failing spirits and enlivens my failing emotions like nothing except the words of Jesus Christ. Yes, I'm one of those I confess. On this single item I make no apologies to those who are offended. I hope she continues to do what she is doing.
R. Blakehole You are so right about this lack of taste. I foundly wish that the industry will not turn Miss Evancho into a "Poppy Queen". But don't worry, It took much more time to Pavarotti to get recognition but I agree these were the days before internet.Regards!
I usually don't pay much attention to her dress. I loved her on America's got talent. She was so into the music. I thought for a while they were rushing her into adult clothing. But she looked beautiful in this and other gowns. It didn't look out of place at all. There continues to be growth in her talent!
Been hoping for a full posting of a performance from Detroit concert. Thanks Papasmurfdad!! My My this is really getting interesting, you can just hear her maturing vocals in this piece. Rich. Resonant. Bel Canto singer! A real treasure for us! Enjoying this immensely!!!!!!!!
I have heard many a young person singing well, pop or polished and sophisticated songs, but they never totally sell you on their "advanced artistic" abilities. Jackie Evancho on the other hand, almost from the "get go", has a quality few even years her senior can't come close too! Again and again I like to think that Jackie really has an inert talent, a gifted vocal human charisma that transcends age or epoch. She is a one in a million. A mensa of music if you will! I only hope I live long enough to hear what amazing pieces she sings in a decade or two, or three. We can only imagine how a 10 year old, who won a national talent search might vocalize with a much more matured voice and understanding in 30 years. Please Jackie, if you must take a year off from this adolescent fame and fortune, which is so wonderful for you and your families future security. One day, Jackie, please return to that "Gold Rush" of indescribably human and charismatic vocals only you have the ability to do. No kidding! Don't get all heady about it, but there really is no singer alive that can deliver a song the way you do. It's almost like every song you take to heart, becomes yours. Nothing bad about that and it really makes it a fun thing for you to accept new songs that need the J.E. touch to bring them home to the masses. I wish I had half the personal draw you have. I don't know….I've tried everything, and have fantastic original songs, but they just don't take when I'm singing them. Sometimes I really think I sell myself short. I have epic tunes, maybe one day to be known. Tomorrow I practice my original Jefferson Township song with the other 20 or so chorus members and then Saturday we will sing to the entire community at the yearly Jefferson Day event. I have sung this "anthem" at the last 5 or 6 Jefferson Days with the township chorus backing me up on the chorus sections. I get such a kick out of the fact that thousands of Jefferson Day visitors listen and enjoy the many vendors and music events. We sing at noon on the main stage and I hope to get back at 9:30PM or so to watch/ experience the Jefferson Township Day firework extravaganza! I think it is one of the best pyrotechnic displays in the state! What can you say when a firework program has more than 3 or 4 finales, each leveling you more each time. Hey Jackie, we have lots of music during the day at Jefferson Day, maybe one day you might sing a song or two. Maybe you could sing my original "My Sweet Home Jefferson" with me and the chorus some day. This is a beautiful township with many wonderful residents and the Fourth of July fireworks (usually a week after the 4th) really rock this Northern New Jersey Highlands mountain home (the booms reverberate back and forth between the hills. It is the best!!! Come sing with us!!! I love how during a finale the fireworks done boom and then sputter out. They keep coming like a marching heavy footed band sending sparkling happiness into the heavens.
Superfruit Grassi-Hoying Let's just say, I was very bad. I'm trying to forget the past and do not wish to bring it up. I'm trying to move forward. Let's just say, now I'm a big Jackie fan and wish her much success.
This is addressed to Jackie: Jackie, I do not know how it happens, I am sure it is on a spiritual plane way above me; your voice, your instrument, reaches down and touches people’s souls. I have read many comments because I have listened to many, many of your videos, and this is the most common thread of all: your voice makes people cry. Has it ever happened to me! It is not a sad cry. It is something even deeper: your voice evokes emotions that one may not have even realized were there or that deep-seated. No one told me this when I started listening to your videos. I was surprised by my own tears - where did this come from? I have a much better understanding now. And I know these words have probably been said thousands of times by now, but the absolute truth of the matter is: you are genuinely one of the rarest individuals that has ever graced this planet: you are truly touched by God. And I mean our Heavenly Father. I am glad to be alive at such an awesome time as well as be alive at a time when I can share the planet with you and listen to you sing. It is wonderful beyond words, but words still fall short.
I second every word you said Jim, I am 68 and hardened to the ills of the world but this little Angel does it to me every time, god bless you Jim and God bless our Jackie
Oct 16 2015, Portland OR, Jackie concert #2. Needless to say, I can't wait. Once again, her gown is immaculate. It's funny watching all those hollywood actresses on the Red Carpet that can't hold a candle to Jackie's wardrobe. They don't have her class either. Or her talent.
Buckaroo543 I'll be there, and there should be a great turnout. There was at her last one here, and I believe we'll likely hear some new material at this one. Still several months away, but I was ecstatic when I heard she was coming here again.
+Buckaroo543 She is so much more elegant and regal than the majority of 'real' princesses it is uncanny and especially in one so young. She almost defies description and comprehension.
Thank you Papasmurfdad. The quality of your videos is exceptional. Very professional. It's a pleasure to see "in focus" the beauty of this extraordinary singer, and to see her grow up. Thanks to the internet and dedicated videographers like you. Whenever I'm feeling a bit down, I just play one of Jackie's videos, and particularly yours, and I remember what is right and good in this world. I am happy not to be too old so that I can see her grow into full maturity and become the even greater singer that she aspires to be! Truly, as she has said, her voice is a gift of God. That, along with her wonderful parenting, which has instilled in her humility, love of family, and a wondrous spirit, has been a blessing for all to witness and share. Thank you.
OHH, YESSS - WHAT A FABULOUS AND FULL- LENGTH PERFORMANCE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL AND MEANINGFUL SONG BY SARAH MCLACHLAN - INCLUDING THE DEEP AND POWERFUL 2ND VERSE!! :) It's so impressive the way Jackie is so fully possessed by the music; she wrings every drop of the song's meaning with that beautiful visage and angelic voice!! :) Thank you, papasmurfdad, for this fine cinematographic masterpiece; it brings out so much of Ms. Evancho's interpretation (although the percussion is loud and I do miss the accompanying choir). I've loved every performance Jackie's done of the song, even back to when she "blew 'em away" on the Tonight Show [Even the back- up singers and instrumentalists all applauded like mad :) :)]
If every song that she sang that night was sung with the same power and level of emotion that Jackie sang this song, then the audience was certainly treated to a wonderful experience, that evening.
+brel3274 Well, I cannot prove that every song in that particular concert was so, but so far in all her recorded performances she has done what you said.
Wow! So beautiful - Jackie, 2014, like a H S prom queen, and this special song by Sarah McLachlan, which she dedicated to the memory of the many young people - musicians and others - who were lost too early to drug overdoses. THIS PERFORMANCE includes that powerful 2nd verse - thank you, papasmurfdad, - which has been a life-saving eye-opener for more than one young musician! NB - With multiple monitor speakers, Jackie can stroll L and R to be closer to more audience members. Also, at the BEGINNING of the chorus, she sings “In the arms of AN angel” but in the rest of the chorus, “in the arms of THE angel.” Only someone so angelic as Jackie would make that distinction [c.f., in TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL or GHOST WHISPERER]. Thanks to the Detroit Symphony also. Congratulations, Jackie - still angelic - You’ve made a great transition from enchanted miracle-child to enchanting young adult😊. Am loving songs you’ve written, such as “The Haunting” and “Behind My Eyes” - BRAVA! Could there be an album of your great performances as Kitty in THE MASKED SINGER; or a country album [E.g, “Concrete Angel;” or a folk album [E.g, “Danny Boy;” or BROADWAY’S BEST [E.g, “Some Enchanted Evening”] Latin songs like. “The Boy from Ipanema” GREAT SONGS OF THE EAST …. sorry, I digress. Please consider more great stage and movie roles - especially as Christine (as brunette, yes?) in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!!! Don’t limit yourself … but always be a happy, healthy, beloved child of God!! Love,❤ just another life-long fan, Dereq Howlett, Mus.Ph.D., alias oldmusicguy
Ps - I always get emotional when you sing “Blue” {{No - Not “Mr. Bo Jangles’ beloved pet - but many of us have at least one like that, don’t we?}}, which seems to me like a PINNACLE of your Joni Mitchell album, CAROUSEL OF TIME😢😊
As good as ever, moving on with her stronger voice. Got it all under control. By next year when she's 16 and some new songs, we'll be amazed again. Little Jackie was fabulous, teenage Jackie is amazing, adult Jackie will be 🆒🐧 🎤 🎶 🎵 .
There is a definitive contrast here when compared to the DWM era piece. Jackie has always been an artist where one thinks she cannot improve on a perfect bell. Alas, she has in richness and lower registers. Ever thankful for this wholly unique paradigm which I'm certain shall not pass this way again in my lifetime.
+Christopher Borowski Jackie and her voice are far from perfect, but the Source of her voice and untold talents is. Jackie, with her completely untrained mature voice, that could out sing the divas at 9, just proves to me, what she and her parents said at the beginning, her voice is a gift from God.
+davekanak Hello Dave. Since nothing is perfect insofar as complex tasks such as human vocalization, I would never ascribe Miss Evancho's voice as perfect. What has been realized though is the near perfect bell her singing produces measured in pitch and timbre. There is an interesting article I came across with regard to how we interpret human singing. newt.phys.unsw.edu.au/jw/reprints/Kobetal.pdf Cheers
+Christopher Borowski I know how much you love and appreciate Jackie's voice. Like a Stradivarius violin, or a fine wine, Jackie's has learned to use her instrument, which has gotten not only bigger, but better with time. The many facets we witness in Jackie, including what we hear, may not be perfect, but are the closest things to human perfection I know of.
I noticed the same, her performance of this song at 10 was incredible, but here it may be even better, because of even more richness and depth in her lower register.
I said it before and I will say it again. Jackie is definitely an Angel among us. With that angelic voice and face, what else could she be. Sweet angel never stop signing and may God always keep you safe and blessed. I love you Jackie.😘💗
I was at this concert. I missed the first song or two because I dropped my ticket in the parking garage and had to go back for it. I was in a bit of a panic as I went back toward where my car was parked, but when I got to the level my car was on, I saw something on the floor and remember thinking 'please be my ticket', and it was. Whoo!
Thank you papa you went out of the park again Jackie a knock as always She getting to a real Heart Breaker Need a good Guard I can still can put them down.. thank you .
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful video. I have watched it several time, and I am intrigued by how the camera seems to move with Jackie as she walks from one side of the stage, to the other, and back again, while the shot remained so steady. There is no change to the perspective, in remains constant, straight on. If it is not a secret I would be interested in how you achieved that effect. Regardless of how, the result was phenomenal.
PLEASE, MS. EVANCHO, I BEG TO YOU MA'AM, IF YOU BY SOME MIRACLE READ THIS, PLEASE SING , "CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN". AND SING WITH JONATHON ANTOINE, IT WOULD BE BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL. THANK YOU FOR SINGING TO US VETERANS, WE LOVE YOU, FOR ALL YOUR MUSIC AND LOVELY VOICE.
Врывался сумрак голубой в два равных слога, В две древних крови, в две тоски, в два неба Бога; В две нежных тесноты, в две сильных тишины, В два теплых стука, В перекрещенье душ, плывущих в лабиринт Пронзительного звука. Теней катился приворот, бесцветный воск роняя на эту ночь, на неоглядность рук, на губы, на касанья... Огни смотрели в темноту так откровенно... На наготу твою в скольжении руки, моей ответно. И невесомел лунный круг в круженьи комнат, В бездонном промедленье двух вдыхал их шепот. И так настойчиво-вольны вдоль обнаженья Ложились рук, Ложились губ Два откровенья.
Thanks so much for this video, Mike. Do you have any others from Detroit? Did you get Impossible Dream or Imaginer? If you did post them please. Thanks.
I understand what you write. Her songs, especially Angel, when she was 10-11 years old, were beyond remarkable for anyone her age. However, for me, she has maintained the quality that had me feel her voice more than just hear words, and I love both.
She performs best when she can and is emotionally longing for something or for someone. Now she is softened and relaxed in 2015. She is no longer missing that 'someone or something' anymore. Well, I wish she go to gym to do some abdominal tightening then she can restore this emotion-like voices again without those emotions in actuality. Sorry guys, I am good at analysing emotions and particularly hers closer somehow.
soaringtractor me and myself, who is good observer and analyzer. Judge is not necessarily a performer. By making correct assessments, you help a person to make a progress. Now, who ask you to shut people up?
+symmetry08 Please watch Jackie run in the DVD from Longwood gardens ... Her abdominal muscles are just fine, thank you. She performs best when she is "possessed by the music" and magically conveys the emotions of the song, which she certainly does here, as always! :) It's good that she's a little softer and more relaxed in 2015 - but she certainly sings with a voice that conveys all kinds of emotions - for instance, in "Lovers," the pain and heartbreak of separation from a loved one, from the age of 10, without having those emotions herself. Well, I wish you go to shrink to do some mental tightening; Jackie's still wonderful :)
Many of these are the same few Jackie haters with multiple fake accounts that down vote her videos. They usually account for up to 75 down votes for only a handful of actual haters.
Why is she gasping for breath? you should not be able to hear a singer gasp for air in the phrases. She has such a lovely voice but her breathing is not professional. If she got that and her diction under better control, I think she might be the best musical theater star of them all, in around four or so years
