Voice Teacher Reaction to Floor Jansen & Henk Poort - Phantom of the Opera 

God knows how many times I have watched this performance and tears every time . Incredible

*Henk's distortion* - Quote by Poort: *”If I'd use distortion on stage in an opera setting I'd be fired immediately...”* Before he and the other singers flew down (in Spring) to resort Atzaró on Ibiza Island for tv show BesteZangers, Henk Poort learned the distortion singing technique within 2 hours in Amsterdam with the aid of his vocal coaches Alberto ter Doest and Daan Smits. They are certified UVS voice coaches at the Universal Voice Institute in Amsterdam. UVS (Universal Voice System) is a simple and clear system to get the most out of your voice.

Floor asked Henk for this duet. He accepted on one condition: "I want to do it again with Nigthwish when they visit the Netherlands!"

Henk: How much distortion do you want? Floor: Yes.

Henk mentioned that he has come to enjoy distorting his voice while being on this show. But he also said that in opera, if you ever distorted your voice, you would be out of a job. This entire show Henk has been far out of his comfort zone, and it shows at times. What also shows is that he is having fun doing things with his voice as never before!

He also did a great italian duet that night with Emma 'vivo per lei'

This song has rapidly become my favorite. There's such emotion and passion and talent in both these singers. They don't just sing it, they embody the song.

I loved seeing Floor outside her comfort zone. One thing I learned about her during this show is, when she covers your song... It's no longer your song. She definitely makes it her own.

Nice reaction! What I liked about Henk throughout this series is that he didn't just showed what his strong suit is, but that he really made an effort to get out of his comfort zone and tried stuff. That growl was definitely not the original phantom. He also said he had never sang it like this, I think he enjoyed himself immensely. Floor also, but she's just comfortable singing anything! Whatever genre or language she does it like she does it all the time. Always having that connection with the audience and again so much joy, so much (often contained) power like it's easy and that just brings emotions into any song. Love her so much! 😍😍😍

What I love most about this performance is that they looked like they were having so much fun and did not try to force into some mold created by expectations arising from previous performances by other singers. This was their interpretation, which seemed to be somewhere between classical, musical theatre and metal. :-) And it is great that they did not forget about the theatre aspect of it. I loved how the band used drums to really accentuate the growing intensity of everything over there. Henk´s voice is resonant and powerful and it fitted this performance very well. Menacing. Adding distortion on the top of it was a nice touch. I am sure he will keep on improving this technique. Floor was really somewhere between classical and musical theatre in terms of technique. Drifting between them. Keeping it quite bright initially in this performance in comparision to Sierra Boggess, for instance. Sounding more innocent and frail, that is my impression. I have to say that I was at the edge of my seat as I was watching the ending - not sure how she would approach it. I mean there is the "damned" E6 note. Would she try to reach it? --- No, and proved to be wiser as she went for a lower note (D6) and sustained it for long 7 seconds and some ms. And there was much more air compression that gave the sung note a different quality. She has done something very similar in Nightwish´s "Devil and The Deep, Dark Ocean". For this song, she had to work on prolonging it as long as possible. It was very impressive and a better choice, at least, in my opinion. Thank you, Valerie, and have a great day. :-)

Outstanding performance, but also kudos to the band of Martin Fisser for all those weeks of magnificent music.

Every now and then something happens that's special. Unique. Once in a life time maybe. And to me, this is one of those things. Floor and Henk's voices, of course. But also their acting, their chemistry, their interaction, and what a wonderful web the timbres of their voices weaved. And then Andrew Loyd Webber's music. Toumas Holopainen's arrangement of it. The Marcel Fisser's band's performance of it. The intimacy setting, the postage-sized stage, the ambiance, the fact that it started raining mere minutes before this performance and the rain was leaking through the tent. It just all came together to create something special.

Someone said it better then i ever can "Queen to D6..checkmate."

Fun fact about this performance. When they went up for thier performance, it began raining cats and dogs and thunder in the background. Almost the tent blew away. Jan the presentor closed the show very quick and they ran inside. It gave the performance more body.

The last episode was totaly amazing! And this was the best ever ending of all seasons of 'Beste zangers'!!

The last episode was amazing. All the duets were great. But one other really stood out for me, beside the obvious one of course. Henk with Emma was very good and super emotional.

Most singers sing the way they can. Floor sings the way she wants.

Both are perfection, Their interpretation and their chemistry are amazing. I love the way Henk to push Floor to reach the last high note, this is one of the best duet I've ever seen. By the way nice reaction coach, thank you.

Yes, I've been waiting for your reaction to this song. Love it!!!

I can’t get enough of this! They had so much fun doing it and I think that’s part of what makes it so magical. Thanks again for doing these, Valerie. Looking forward to seeing more of the clips.

I have so much fun watching your reactions! I couldn't wait for you to react to.this one! So amazing!! Thank you for sharing!

That last screem was so crystal clear holycrap

Hi Valerie, TX for your exticed reaction. I love this song too and Floor and Henk were spectaculair👍💕

Fantastic.! Waiting so many years to hear floor singing this song!

I love the acting and expressions they add. Such a powerful performance!!!

Floor sang shallow with Tim on this episode.

Thnx for reacting on most performances from "beste zangers" . Really enjoyed it just like you! Phantom of the opera was really epic! So glad i go to nightwish concert again in 2020 in Amsterdam!

4:50 Henk added distortion, which is a huge no-no among opera singers (but of course sounds more "metal"). The first time he ever did that was when he sang "The Sound of Silence" to Floor (he sang the Disturbed version, and was very inspired by David Draiman, Disturbed's vocalist) :)

I just love the reactions of everyone when Floor hit that note up in the stratosphere....

So, just if others didn't mention it already: Henk WAS the phantom in the Dutch version of the musical. That's one reason Floor wished to sing this duet with him

You know, Valery, I really am astonished to see how much you love our Dutch 'Beste Zangers '[ Bes-tuh Zahngurs]. The way you professionally comment and are so full of positivity towards their talents. I've become a fan of you as well now! Thank you ever so much for promoting all of them and especially Floor and Henk!

Valerie, I love to hear your reactions. You are so great to watch. It brings so much more to the performance. Thank you so much🧡 But there was another song that blew everyone away! So Please Valerie 🙏🏻🙌🏻😍 react to this one!!!!! The song Henk&Emma did, VivoPerLei, was also beyond every imagination, it was so emotional. They are stunning together, and their voices stick together like glue (Opera&Pop). Both are doing such an fantastic outstanding job. It made the others emotional, even Floor got tears in her eyes! And don 't forget the duet Floor did with Tim, Shallow.

What an fantastic performance!

F A B U L O U S performance......the reaction of the other singers says it all. I've watched this over and over again.....they've put a spell on me!!! The duet with Henk & Emma, singing Vivo por Lei, is a must see/hear......

I've seen Henk perform the Dutch version of this song live and it's so gorgeous, so much power in his voice. He's an amazing singer.

Totally agree with you Valerie ! Getting rather depressed now that this show is about over..., certainly followed Floor here, but Wow, what extreme talent I have just witnessed by ALL these singers !!! Also just loved your extreme possitivity throughout this series ! Thankyou.....

Floor is smiling the whole time she sings, she can do that 😍😜👌

I’ve fallen in love with this show fells so genuine and not like a reality tv show like how it would be in the states

As a dutchie it's funny to see all these factions from all over the world, but thanks to you I am learning to appreciate these vocalists from my own country I'd never even heard of. Ditched the telly years ago you see...

Been waiting for this reaction..... finally 😎 love Floor and Henk cant wait to see him perform in Nightwish

Tnx for your great reaction! Again!

Unbelievable that a human being is able to move somebody só deep with this God given voice.... Goose bumps...!!

This performance took my breath away.

☺️👍❤️... super performance and incredible voices!!!!

Floor has now added more dates to her sell out tour in Holland early next year. Henke has now been added as a guest performer at the concerts. I have a ticket for Jan 24th in Groningen and can't wait :)

Watching de beste Zangers, and each singer shows he or she is so much more then you see at first sight, so many emotions, and tears because of all the beauty. Most comments mention the singers, but what's a singer without a good band, and it has been a joy listening to the band. Certainly when you know that a number of songs were compiled together with the band, who whispered idea's and gave their own swing to it. Masters of music. this is not about, who is better, this is about pure joy, and how to put a spell on someone else by your performance. Samantha, Emma, Rolf, Tim, Ruben, Floor and Henk, you're the best, i have listened the songs over and over again, and am so greateful for your music. Phantom of the Opera was just pure magic between 2 characters. About love was a fansatic song written by Ruben, and it touches the heart, Winner is wow written by Tim, sound of silence Henks way, amazing, and I can go on and on about every song. I wonder how jan Smit as host experienced it. My personal quest is, put a smile on someone's face. Well Has anyone told you singers you are wonderful?

Simply jaw dropping ! WOW !

I laughed out loud when you mentioned Beauty and the Beast, as Henk actually did the voice of Gaston in the Dutch version of Disneys Beauty and the Beast.

Perfection at its best...!!!Floor and Henk, what more can you expect ! That's magical ! Great reaction Valerie ! Greetings from Athens Greece !

Thats mark the end of Beste Zangers 2019 season 12 with super fantastic performance, even the sky was crying Btw coach.. You might want to react to other performers too. The least expexted. Henk & Emma (baritone + pop) really sounds like a dream

Great, enjoyed your reaction, thanks

The great thing about "Beste Zangers" is that the musicians are free how they want to make a song sound and then you get sometimes surprises that you do not expect, that is the power of the "Beste Zangers".And to think that all participants are a few meters away so their experience comes in like a sledgehammer

heard a this version reacted to before, but didn't know Henk did was the Phantom before, brings an other element to it. Think he adjusted quite a bit to the Nightwish version, and love it. Another great reaction, tnx...

This Dutch tv show is recorded in summertime somewhere on Ibiza island. People may think they're singing live (that's true) with the pre-recorded band sound. Well that's NOT true; even the band is playing live! The band is called the MF Band with Marcel Fisser as the bandleader. So, also credits to them.

So amazing!! 😍

I was definitely waiting for your reaction and I am not disappointed! BTW, Henk will be next year as special guest on the Nightwish concert in Amsterdam.... guess for what! 😍😁

Have never before heard her sing the way she sang "voice" in the beginning. Reminds me of the film version.

This song gives me goosebumps allover

Henk will perform tjis song with Floor and Nightwish next year in amsterdam. He said, he won't do this song with her without performing with her again at a Nightwish concert. And he joins her solo Tour

Floor and Henk SANG that song it was amazing. I liked Henk when he contorted his voice. I also liked everybody else's reactions. Hi Valerie you have to react to Floor and Tim singing Shallow it was good also.

i think she really wanted a good version of this song out there, and finally it worked out! also, love how Henk played the part, knowing it isn't natural for him. but thats the beauty of it, when singers are willing to try new things, and i guess the show brought it out of all of them!

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘 Yes!!! This is so fantastic and addicting!!! 😁🤘🤘

I think it's been established over the weeks that Henk and Floor are on a level beyond the others, but Samantha and Emma have given us moments of greatness as well. To be honest, I didn't think much of Emma in the beginning, (RU-vid phenomenon you know...), but damn, wasn't she just full of surprises ? And what greater compliment could she get than Henk picking her for his duet ? You absolutely must check that out, it's bloody awesome ! Little Emma singing up to Henk and nailing it too. Well the world is full of wonders, isn't it :)

We all had high expectations and yet they were all exceeded here. How much fun did they have with this? So great to see an Opera singer actual distort and having a blast with Floor who got to sing with one of her idols and nailed it. I am betting this may well be the only song she was really nervous for, singing with an idol will do that, and yet you would never know. Loved the character action as all that was missing was the dark cavern set and the costumes. That last note disturbed the FORCE in a galaxy far far away.. even Darth Vader is wondering if Floor Jansen is a Jedi knight!!!! Great reaction and sorry to see this show end and the CD from it is not enough, a DVD would be better as you had to see these two during the presentation to truly appreciate how great they were together. Great reaction as usual!!

Please react to, henk and emma's duet. I loved the beauty of it.

Rolf’s face kills me 😂

The voice of Holland was starting here in the Netherlands, let us hope the bring de Beste Zangers also to the rest of the world. This was amezing and I loved your reaction on the show.

I’m late for work but had to see this first :) thank you!

She also did a duet with Tim on this episode, a reprise of Shallow.

Wow, thank you girl..

Thank you for reaction. I was really looking how you experience this performance. I enjoyed you so much. Don't know if it is the professional comment or your enthusiastic appearance. Probably both. Keep up the good work.. and 10 thumbs up for you too

The singers where great, but also big compliments to the band, the tv-director and the music technicians, they did a fantastic job!

Masterclass.. Highly entertaining

interview with Tim Akkerman (sings with Floor "Shallow") He said "Almost nobody knew Floor in the Netherlands now everbody nows it, but with the performance with Floor we also get questions from around the world who are those people, so it has an effect ,visa versa,as an example after Floor sang my song "Winner" internet exploded, everyone around the world wanted to know who I am, but that also counts for the rest of the Singers.

Nice reaction and nice review 👍

She had also RE-done Shallow with Tim Akkerman (DUET) same show

Valerie thaks agsin for this reaction of my home country topartists "beste zangers"

Beste Zangers is recorded on Ibiza (Spanish Island) at the Atzaró resort.

Thks for prof comments but ,,look at theire Faces,, oké the performance of Floor and Henk was great beside your face mouth lips smile hair and comments this seison 2019 was also adorabel love you 😘💕💨💨💨💨 greeting from Middelburg Holland💟💋

Props to Henk for stepping out of his comfort zone with the distortion voice

Please listen to the other recommendations, and allow me to add one: Samantha Steenwijk & Rolf Sanchez. They did a partially Spanish and Dutch duet.

There is a song which two other singers did a couple of years ago! Tania Kros (opera singer) and Tommie Christiaan (musical performer), they did a duet and it's one of my favorite duets ever. They did Barcelona (originally sung by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé). I'd love to hear your reaction about this performance. :)

Valerie, thank you so much for your reactions and analyses, I enjoyed them very much. Of course I immediately subscribed. Floor actually did another duet earlier in the final episode. She sang "Shallow" again with Tim Akkerman in a different version. Will you please react to that as well?

I love it Valerie - two consummate pro's do this, and there's really nothing to comment on technically!!! LOL All that's left is the sheer enjoyment and WOW factor.

On RU-vid you can find a video of Henk performing this song as the phantom. "Henk Poort & Joke de Kruijf (Phantom) 1993".

How freaking awesome was that final D6? 7 seconds!!!

Once you've heard Floor, you just want More

If you dig around you can find a live performance of this song (in Dutch) by Henk Poort and Joke de Kruijf from 1993.

Por dios!!!! Geniales!!

You can clearly see Henk hase become a massive Floor fan. So he never distorted before this show, but how fast has he made it a feature to enhance his perfloormance ;-) And he said it again this show. Good music is good music. And flippin hummingbirds was there some good music this season.

i guess I've watched all reactions to this stellar live performance, so I can honestly say that I enjoyed yours the most, I could listen to them singing this song on repeat for the rest of my life hoping for afterlife, so I could continue listening to them.

The 27th of January Nightwish will release Phantom of the Opera with Floor and Henk singing. They sang together with Nightwish at the Ziggo Dome, 27th and 28th of November 2022. In the Netherlands.

Ibiza april 2019, recording 'Beste zangers' for the upcomming TV season 2019 and just before this final song, in this final episode of this season would start, the decor was falling apart, rain was leaking through the roof, thunder, but NOTHING could stop Henk and Floor (and the musicians) to deliver, sing, perform (play) 'The Phantom of the Opera' in a way, that even I love this song (Opera in a symphonic metal jacket) and high singing voices now. I never liked Opera, high singing voices, but Floor probably changed my music taste forever. Henk and Floor gave me goosebumps all over my body and at the end I cried. THEN, when a song is making me cry, it has to be phenominal. I don't cry easily. OMG, it was phenomenal. I've heard it over 20 times now today, can't stop. Thanks so much Henk and Floor. I didn't even know Floor and I'm Dutch. Didn't know Nightwish either. Now I do, watched them with all 3 singers and Floor is definitely the best for Nightwish. They must be so proud of their singer. Within 40 minutes after the show was over, this song went viral and was seen over a milion times!! Within 40 Minutes!! Respect, Floor and 'uncle' Henk. Thanks for this reaction vid, love your smile.

There is still one video with Floor from "Beste Zingers" you haven't reacted, another duet version of "Shallow" with Tim and Floor.

Floor en Tim duet sang Shallow together at Beste zangers.

Floor is like king Midas, anything she touches turns to gold.

15 minute break spend excellent, watching the vid and reading the comments :)

Quick fact: Henk was the phantom back in the 90's here in the netherlands. Just search Henk poort phantom of the opera on RU-vid. Should be easy to find.

If they toast afterwards, Rolf (Besides Jan) is still in a trance. But to see that you should watch the entire episode. When Floor and Henk went to their place and the band wanted to use the music, it also thundered. It was still exciting that the tent cloth held the water through it in various places. www.npostart.nl/beste-zangers/12-10-2019/AT_2119267

Give also your reaction on Maria Fiselier from the "Beste Zangers" last year. But also at O'Gene, Davina Michelle, Julia Zahra, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Tania Kross, Tommie Christiaan, Edsilia Rombley, Do, Tino Martin and many more did make a very great Performance.