I wince when I read comments under this video that criticize this woman for looking down. Anyone silly enough to overlook that a., she speaks English as a second language, and b., she performed an ENORMOUS amount of material at this concert and relied on a teleprompter at her feet for help with the lyrics. Forget your virtue-seeking criticism, close your eyes, and listen to one of the most brilliant female vocalists of this century. Put her with this world-class orchestra and killer arrangements, and there is nothing finer. And by the way, nobody has ever sung this Bacharach composition as beautifully as Oosterhuis. I watch this once a week and probably will for the rest of my life.
I don't understand why anyone has to put negative comments about someone unless they can get up there and do something like this themselves. If you sing like this, then you might be able to have a comment about doing it. To quote Hal David, what the world needs now is love sweet love. I agree with you Gus!!
Literally every version I've heard of this song was done by someone who used it as a vehicle to showcase their voice and/or vocal dexterity. Oosterhuis, on the other hand, uses her voice to showcase the grace and beauty of the song. She doesn't overpower it...she (and the marvelous arrangement) becomes part of it.
A fair observation of practically every performance by Luther Vandross (with various partners). But it hardly applies to Ella Fitzgerald's reading of the tune.
I consider myself to be a big Ella fan and I'm ashamed to admit that I had never heard her rendition of the song until I watched a uTube video today. Thanks for the heads up!@@caponsacchi
I lost my wife a little over a year ago. This song brings me to tears. Lois, you left me far too soon. 37 years together was not long enough. I love you always.
I've never heard of this artist but thank goodness for RU-vid. Oh my...the last time I was totally impressed with a female singer was Whitney Houston. I would love to see Trijntje in concert. Absolutely perfect.
In that case you should look up The Ladies of Soul, also with Trijntje Oosterhuis and Dutch and with Glennis Grace who's voice is very close to Whitney. Enjoy!
I think this is Stunning,,She has beautiful tones in her voice..Power & Grace..The song sounds difficult to deliver..The melody 2.00 to 2.15 is almost outside sounding..She handles it Brilliantly..I think this would be an avoid song for a lot of singers..Trijnte Oosterhuis you are one impressive Lady..
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 ABSERLOUTLY BEAUTIFUL. IM ONLY SAD THAT I HAVE JUST LEARNT ABOUT HER. IVE SO MISSED OUT IN ALL THIS TIME OF HEARING ANOTHER BURT BACHARACHS EARTH ANGEL SINGER. 🥰.
I confess I didn't know this singer, and I had never cared much for this song--until now.. Oosterhuis has an exceptionally moving voice, one that imparts "soul" to a song without distorting it into something else. I detect 3 registers in her voice, but she goes from one to the next with seamless artistry. Her power is in her alto register, which is momentarily altered by brief borrowings from her soprano register (sometimes musical notes; elsewhere little "yelps" that really "punch home" the primary lyric below--can you hear them?.) I could listen to her all night.
No one can ever replace Dionne, of course, but if you ask me, Trijntje is the current keeper of the Bacharach flame. This is one of the most beautiful songs he and David ever wrote, and this performance is one of the best ever. Exquisitely done!
As a matter of fact, Dionne Warwick IS easily replaced. She has a wonderful voice, but man, she always sings a teeny bit flat, and it drives me crazy. No thanks, I'll take Trijntnje any day.
Trijntje is all about the songs; no gimmicks, no frills. Just a beautiful voice telling the story. The best compliment is NOT to find it odd to listen carefully and compare Streisand, Warwick, Carpenter, etc., to someone I have never heard of up until a month back and not vice versa.
This is a remarkable series .. I'm old enough to remember when these songs were on the radio and the tranny of that format (3 to 3.5 minutes). This concert and it's publishing on the internet/RU-vid and now we have the time to embelish (with the orcastra tion) and to let Trinjnette explore the emotionally of the song. These are the blessings of technology and artistry that we now enjoy!
@@gregcoste5332 As the late Karen Carpenter once shared with us: when I was young I listened to the radio waiting for my favourite songs when they played I sing along it made me smile... The world as it is has me convinced that the true blessing is our memories of things wondrous and wonderful. Trintje's superb rendering of these timeless tunes always evoke in me a wistful, nostalgic smile which makes remembering them ever so sweet.
Firstly, yes, this is the best version of all (I've heard them all); she has the perfect tonal inflection and pleading wistfulness of a person who is broken-hearted and hoping for redemption of the relationship. Kristen Chenoweth is also very good. "Looking down" is very appropriate as this is an internal reflection, not a public declaration or ballad. It looks more sincere. It also allows the artist to really concentrate on technique and best quality. She really knows how to tug at the heart-strings. She even exceeds the Bacharach-Dusty Springfield duet for pure sincerity and sweetness. Most of the others seem too commercial in tone, not genuine. My hat is off to you Trijntje, and my heart is swollen with feeling. Great job! 'sniff' :)
Thank you for those beautiful arengements and you beautiful voice. . Every time you are snging , it is a precious gift because in your voicesound there is a light 🙏🙏🙏✨⭐️☀️🎶🎵
What an amazing voice - truly wonderful; Ive been listening on you tube whilst working for the last hour and didn't look at the video until a few moments ago - her English is faultless. Her voice is velvety with tones of Whitney - she has one more fan in the UK as of today; this lady is wonderful...
Never heard of her but she has an amazing voice...I love the way she makes you as if you can personally say that's how I feel inside..."I was never meant to be alone"....
This happens to be Peter Tiehuis, who jammed with Vai and all guitargods of the world. In fact this whole orchestra is packed with worldclass musicians.
I just started listening to her music, songs a couple of years ago, this one song reminded me of a time I n my life that I thought I wouldn't survive 20 years ago, my late husband had passed away a year after I heard this song, and i never thought the memories of that year would ever take me back to that place, it s haunting and bittersweet at the same time beautiful,
Verse 1] A chair is still a chair Even though there's no one sitting there [Refrain 1] But a chair is not a house And a house is not a home When there's no one there to hold you tight And no one there you can kiss goodnight [Verse 2] A room is still a room Even though there's nothing there but gloom [Refrain 2] But a room is not a house And a house is not a home When the two of us are far apart And one of us has a broken heart [Bridge] Now and then I call your name And suddenly your face appears But it's just a crazy game When it ends, it ends in tears [Verse 3] Darling, have a heart Don't let one mistake keep us apart [Refrain 3] I'm not meant to live alone Turn this house into a home When I climb the stairs And turn the key Oh, please be there Still in love with me [Refrain 3] I'm not meant to live alone Turn this house into a home When I climb the stairs And turn the key Oh, please be there Still in love with me
I have no Idea. Trijntje started with her girlfriends -Ladies of Soul- in the Netherlands. They sing old Soul hits. 3 nights every year. Love the ladies.(Trijntje Oosterhuis, Glennis Grace, Berget Lewis, Edsila Rombley and Candy Dulfer)
