On My Own (Lea Salonga) | Vocal Coach Reacts

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Lea Salonga was the first actress of Asian descent to play the roles of Éponine and Fantine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway...so she's kind of a living legend. In this video we break down her legendary performance of Eponine in the 10th anniversary concert of Les Miserables.
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@minsankapamilya464 Год назад

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.

@mythra7174 Месяц назад

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.

@edsartistry Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@ra686 Год назад

@@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. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8g75PViIRtM.html

@gerrysantos1404 Год назад

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

@gerrysantos1404 11 месяцев назад

@@nickhiggsthesinger ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xSYtZRMFozc.html

@manxkin Год назад

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

@andrewmccormack4295 Год назад

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.

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

It is such a great musical and Lea is incredible!

@juzzme3051 Год назад

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

@firealliancenx Год назад

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

@ychaps Год назад

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.

@Bill.R.124 Год назад

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

@THEqueenspringday 11 месяцев назад

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!

@caipagkatipunan6297 Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

Me too! Such an important line

@gracemalvar6041 Месяц назад

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. 😢

@LarryChaseSolangGayaga 11 месяцев назад

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

@MarcCustodio-gf2tz 3 дня 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.

@packerkats7578 Год назад

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

@crockerbd Год назад

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.

@vividmind2855 Год назад

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...❤😘😍

@allansorianomorales3950 4 месяца назад

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!❤

@caroleknowles828 Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

My pleasure!!

@rrmemphis427 Год назад

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.

@jamnee 3 месяца назад

"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.

@godsdisciple2904 Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

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

@lilywhitefi Год назад

This is the anthem of unrequited love 😢

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

So true

@lorenzotabin3822 9 месяцев назад

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.

@mhlkta8516 13 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.

@nickybomberry1190 Год назад

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

@bobyale6159 11 месяцев назад

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

@davidbangtson3109 Год назад

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.

@paulinogavilan965 Год назад

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

@ST-co7yt Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

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

@ShakespeareKK 3 месяца назад

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!

@corvus1374 Год назад

Her enunciation is unparalleled

@meredithchandler73 Год назад

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),

@TimoBrown79 Год назад

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.

@samueljravestruz4702 Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

I absolutely will! She is amazing :)

@conniedean1977 Год назад

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

@lynneedwards4538 16 дней назад

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

@lancelee335 Год назад

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!

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it

@torturedsinger Год назад

OMG I cry all the time when i watch that scene

@emxly5082 Месяц 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!

@cecilllamasares7326 Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

More to come!

@noRthstaR1 7 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

@jchitz86 Год назад

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

@ChannelS.417 Год назад

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 Год назад

Thank you for your kind words!🙂

@ChannelS.417 Год назад

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

@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.

@mlhart3741 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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 🙂

@Swoost Год назад

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

@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❤

@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.

@dean9235 7 месяцев назад

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!

@oxoelfoxo Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

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

@jomish8719 Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

Thank you!

@user-gx5we6xv5l 2 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🫡🍻

@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! 👏😘💜🫰

@fletcherhc653 3 месяца назад

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

@maxvillame5966 Год назад

Love your video reaction Coach

@rolandorubis7626 Год назад

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

@Wh4tever91 Месяц назад

This act of Lea is timeless!!

@loryrobete8047 6 месяцев назад

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

@JuliaKristiana-lv6mw Год назад

Love her, she's peerless 💜

@bld9696 Год назад

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 RU-vid, are four of the most amazing live performances I have ever heard.

@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 Год назад

I am a huge fan of David Phelps!

@Lampy43 Год назад

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 Год назад

Added to the list - thanks for your comment!

@Lampy43 Год назад

@@nickhiggsthesinger you’re welcome 😊

@32a34a 4 месяца назад

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

@adriangarcia3980 Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

Thank you!!!

@rjvsmb 9 месяцев назад

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

@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.

@renalex99 Год назад

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

@neilgrossbard2511 25 дней 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..

@christianstephensuk Год назад

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 😊

@labellavita12 Год назад

Lea is a queen!

@josebrizuela3340 Год назад

Lea Salonga has a very good diction and pronunciation

@criseldasamson2470 25 дней назад

Ms. Lea Salonga! 🔥💖

@athenagriego4561 10 месяцев назад

PERFECTION!

@gtc471 5 месяцев назад

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

@twicelands Год назад

She is incredible

@Pinayunicorn 7 месяцев назад

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

@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

@lynneedwards4538 16 дней 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.

@Mansuyihson 11 месяцев назад

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

@jefpalmertexas5032 Год назад

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

@josemiloatis3714 Год назад

Again She Nailed it..🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

@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 😭

@alexlaqui9158 Год назад

The FEELS.... ❤

@betchieharrison5526 9 месяцев назад

I like your analysis

@taylanhoca Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

We’re officially friends now!!

@taylanhoca Год назад

@@nickhiggsthesinger🎉🙏🏻🙏🏻

@peterscocca3024 2 месяца назад

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

@ra686 Год назад

Very educational. New sub here!

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

Welcome aboard!

@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 3 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.

@Swoost 10 месяцев назад

Man tears

@clarencemansell8686 Год назад

This would work on instrument. I love this.

@jerandroid Год назад

❤

@Prince0fDarK Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

Awesome thank you!

@henisetefernandesdasilva Год назад

❤❤❤❤ te amo...maravilha

@purpurr707 Год назад

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

@mburns75 Месяц назад

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

@Familylove2 Год назад

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

@nickhiggsthesinger Год назад

She’s amazing! What’s your favourite Lea Salonga role?!

@johnrowe9270 Месяц 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