To me, the most beautiful version of this song ever. She was 15 and already more talented than most singers ever become. Simpley said, Amazing.

I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HER!!! I remember in Intermediate school we had a production and she was backstage when she started singing, I was blown away, we're so proud of you Hayley!!

@NessiNostalgia

9 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome! My dad went to school with her granddad back in the day.

@anncassidy7641

7 жыл бұрын

sweat sixteen

@miasoprano6897

7 жыл бұрын

You are so lucky!

@anneplater3122

7 жыл бұрын

Mia SOPRANO ggg

@bluelady4183

7 жыл бұрын

Kirsty Cameron lovely stay in touch with this lady!!! God bless you mate xxxx

Over the years, I keep coming back to listen to this.

@richardpetek712

4 жыл бұрын

Me too ...

@lloydchristmas4547

4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@ReemReem-td6oy

4 жыл бұрын

Me too💓🥺🥺🥺

@MrBread-im6iv

3 жыл бұрын

Me..too

@JuniperV

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness. Me, too!

2023 and I am still coming back to this one, Heavenly! Just heavenly!

@user-yn8fv9ol7p

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. Heavenly!

@Melinda_Hunter

9 ай бұрын

Omg same!

Sweet bloody Jesus, she's everything music should be....... That girl could stop world wars just by standing in between opposing sides and singing a takeaway menu ☺

@rovenavalleser1206

8 жыл бұрын

true indeed

@mervynanthony504

7 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

For her, especially at 15, to have the ability to seamlessly float up to the high note as well as possess the nuanced tone quality in some of her vowels (such as when she comes down to "requiem"), is unique and remarkable. Plus look at the venue she commands!

@CandyCane-eg7ey

5 жыл бұрын

Jon Weekley stunning she has the voice of a Angel it so beautiful

@hyekang3850

5 жыл бұрын

Her voice has the melody embroidered with all the notes knotted like jewels. Sparkeling, I hope it heals all the heartless beings and knife sharp coldness who dont even deserve the name of art.

@matthewpalin8348

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Used to listen to it quite often.

her voice is so clear and crispy

This music comes from a higher place than Earth. She is beautiful, inside and out.

This is the most beautiful rendition of Pie Jesu I have ever heard. She sings so effortless. And her face doesn't look painful like other opera singers

@joneslani

5 жыл бұрын

'cept andrew johnston

@7kiiroman916

5 жыл бұрын

effortless doesn't look painful... quite agree

@hyekang3850

5 жыл бұрын

She doesn't really belt out, it is the flow so natural. I think it is her spirit that sings, in happiness and love from her own experiences.

@antoniomexiagalveston2595

5 жыл бұрын

Her voice id amazing . Her piece versión superbe.Hid sabe YOU Hayley.From Lima Perú.

@antoniomexiagalveston2595

5 жыл бұрын

GOD SAVE YOU HAYLEY.From Lima Perú.

Hayley is like a real angel.

@marcelacastrogaravito4961

7 жыл бұрын

tanks yuo

@ChemistryAtomistic

7 жыл бұрын

Westenra*

@asrsn8324

3 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with your profile, it's like a bug to me

Absolutely brilliant. Her voice is not of this earth. I have never heard a soprano so clean, clear & effortless.

If all the world would just spend a moment to hear Haley sing, just perhaps peace would prevail.

@xuansonhapo1234

7 жыл бұрын

Well, not that many people really enjoy this type of music nowadays, unfortunately

There have been quite a number of renditions of this wonderful classic by Andrew Lloyd Webber, among which were such notable performances as the ones by Sarah Brightman, Jackie Evancho, Sissel, and Charlotte Church. All of these were truly beautiful. But this one by the teenage Hayley Westenra rises above them all. The clarity, pitch as well as the tempo are utterly perfect. Even Hayley herself has never matched her younger self in later years. In the video it seems that even the sun and the wind pay homage to Hayley’s presentation as they softly play about her face. And when Hayley switches on her loveliest of smiles at the end you will smile back! You will!

@janhuber2799

2 жыл бұрын

Luuuv this😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🍰

i can imagine myself ascending to heaven with this playing in the background

@jakirhussain4727

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@debob513

3 жыл бұрын

Your imaginate heaven, its hell for you.

Why am I crying? It's like floating in heaven.

@peterpickard6304

4 жыл бұрын

I know!

I can imagine myself as a soul in Purgatory, being guided into Heaven by this beautiful requiem sung by an angel.

@metamclaughlin8338

6 жыл бұрын

You are so right

Absolutely angelic...

How can u not believe in a soul after you heard this song? it goes straight through your heart :D

She possesses angelic vocal chords and a sweet smile. The crowd was transfixed by this performance, and it takes the right kind of singer to do it the way it was intended to be sung.

@lentiltorrent4691

8 жыл бұрын

Vocal *cords*

I imagine that this is what singing in heaven sounds like

It´s so beautiful. Tears just run down my cheaks, can´t stop. The lump in my throat just wont go away and I can hardly breathe. I am stunned.

@jperez1910

5 жыл бұрын

Heino Holdt what an angel.

@pillockbrain

5 жыл бұрын

I know how you feel! I was at this concert, with my partner. Hayley has a voice that brings tears to my eyes also...

Effortless, this young lady has the voice of an angel.

Hahley, You are one of the best female voices ever heard in the recorded history.and an incredible beauty.. Absolutely the most beautiful rendition of this song ever... True voice of an angel.

The most wonderful voice in the world.......

her voice comes out naturally without struggling,a complete voice of an angel

absolutely beautiful! love her elegance and voice control.

suddenly .....I am completely humbled

@rosendomarcelo8411

9 ай бұрын

Por que?

@2222badger2222

7 ай бұрын

@@rosendomarcelo8411 because next to this angel I am nothing

Only pure talent is effortless

Her voice is like crystals, shining into my heart.

We need more talent like this to life our Spirits in this world of ours!!

This is what i imagine Angels to sound like

She has a lovely voice for this song! The notes float just like they are supposed to! :)

the video itself is lovely... watching her sing out in the open air is heavenly

Her poise at such a young age is incredible. This is one of the most beautiful performances a person will ever see. I’m sure the entire crowd never forgot. These moments in life are rare. All the elements, not just the singing. Her cute sweet smile and joy midway through. So incredibly sweet.

I've been on this earth 43 years, and through that time I have known suffering and pain. I've buried parents and held my new born children. I have lived while friends passed on to better places, but I thank god that I am alive to have heard that most beautiful performance. It tells me heaven is not far away.

@TheEmpress185

3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said.

@ShaneMorris0n

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That brought me right back to when I typed it, all those years ago. It's as true today as it will ever be. I lived a few lifetimes between then and now. Time is strange like that. You forget how much time you can live in the moments. Hearing it this time moistened my eyes and made me smile inwardly.

@stormskies3861

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneMorris0n your words 😥😥 you brought me to tears, I feel this and you!

To think the Kiwi accent had me annoyed at the start, to then hear that and be in tears. Utterly Beautiful. 100/10 performance.

I hope this is the last thought in my mind before I die I will certainly rest in peace god bless you Hayley!

lots of beautiful angel voices have gone to heaven but there are still some left on earth and this is one of them,BEAUTIFUL. xxx.

@peterpickard6304

4 жыл бұрын

So beautifull, Pp, Aust

I am watching and listening to this in loving memory and respect for my Gran who passed last night aged 91yrs. She had a strong faith so am just listening to this for comfort really. Sounds truely beautiful.

She is simply beautiful! This performance is outstanding!

Her talent is a heavenly gift.

If humans ever encounter intelligent life beyond this planet, she must sing for them.

@itsnotdomsmainchannel

6 жыл бұрын

Depends really. You don't know them unless you are one yourself.

Wish I could turn back the time and see this live!

what a great rendition of a great song and, this from a 15 yr old girl, Hayley westernra was and still is brilliant, any one who as disliked this version really do have an hearing problem and need to visit their GP at there earliest convenience.

You all should take into account that this performance is about 8 years old! Hayley is now 23 and her voice has matured quite a bit since then. And she never said she was trying to be an opera singer. Her voice was natural, with not much vocal training at that point. I will say that I very much enjoy Jackie's performance of this song, too.

I desire to wrap my soul around the very meaning of this song and to tell the Lord that I love Him. Please pray for me.

There are many renditions of Pie Jesu, but this is by far the most natural, effortless, most beautiful and most angelic of them all! And that from a 15 year old girl (Hayley still has one of the purest and angelic voices)! Love it!

While people are discussing about her talent...I just feel the grace of an angel who was sent by God to talk about the Jesus Grace! This is just amazing, specially when you hear it with your heart and not only with your ears! It brings me to tears...perfection...

@NoWitnessesNoRegrets

10 жыл бұрын

How do you know she isn't Lucifer (AKA the deceiver)?

@nicksshit

10 жыл бұрын

Tom moT Lol, irony at it's best... Look at your profile pic. :P "It's a trap!"

@NoWitnessesNoRegrets

10 жыл бұрын

Anastasia Sharp Ironic? *Swing and a miss*

@braddavis7787

10 жыл бұрын

Tom moT if this is what it sounds like in hell i've been good all these years for nothing

@whiskeybeerbeer

9 жыл бұрын

It is her talent. Angels have nothing to do with it. Stop giving credit to some invisible bullshit. It is her talent, and hers alone.

Most beautiful song....but Hayley, you add another element....the power of your voice not only captivates our every breath but bring tears of emotion to our eyes.... i feel blessed just to listen to you! Proud to be a kiwi :P

Amazingly Beautiful!

Still so wonderful. Thank you Hayley. Brian New Zealand

Amazing...can't get enough of this song!

Such a beautiful and hard song and sung so effortlessly

a song of prayer sang by what I can only describe as an angel's voice..

The best version of this song. And it’s not close.

Beautiful, and she sings so effortlessly!

Just stunning..A voice from Heaven 🌅 and the title of the song matches..it..God bless Everyone!

Now Hayley is Singing with Celtic Woman. I remember her when she was Young and her first Big Hit Record and now twenty years later she still sings like an Anger..

Merveilleuse Mélodie , merci Monsieur Le Compositeur , et jolie interprète .......

I love Jesus. :-)

it,s hauntingly beautiful.Very emotional.

I still come back to this performance by her every now and then...What I have always loved about her voice is that very few Sopranos can go high in the scale without sounding "piercing" if anyone gets my meaning...And Haley is one of those few...If she had gone into acting/opera, I think she would have made an excellent Christine in POTO...

Beautiful song Christian.Thanks New Zealand musical,women singer Hayley Westenra. Thanks Leslie Lin for uploading. (Jan 24,2023).

How beautifully she sings!

A lot of comments call here an angel. I don't know about that. But I don't think an angel could sing this song more beautifully.

@charlescopeland233

9 жыл бұрын

Listen to Sissel's live version, it makes this look burlesque.

@Macrodude1

9 жыл бұрын

Charles Copeland Thanks for the suggestion. I listened to Sissel, then Westenra, then Sissel again. Sissel's very good, but thoughts of an angel did not come to mind. I think Westenra has an advantage of youth in what I think is a more spontaneous performance. Look at her face, and her posture. And I think it's reflected in her voice. She seems to me more natural, more into the song. And I think her voice is simply better, it surprises me. I don't get that with Sissel. Maybe, another day, I would. In any case, I have to say, while I'm not any kind of trained musician, dismissing Westenra's performance, as compared to Sissel's, as burlesque is absurd.

@claireglory

9 жыл бұрын

Robert Peterson very well said.

@cottoncandyfriends8933

6 жыл бұрын

Bert Peterson 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Absolutely amazing, bless her for sharing her wonderful talent through such a beautiful song.

The best version of this song ever! The most beutiful voice in the world.

@apv20092010

Жыл бұрын

it is close, maybe at the time

Had this as second selection for my Dads funeral this month...was so pure and beautiful...mournful.

Such and angelic voice this girl always without effort puts me in such a trans, I can listen to her for days

I don't ever want to compare her to someone else because her voice is amazing and she is a lovely girl in this video, there are other singers who are also beautiful and have sung this piece very well also. I am sure throughout history there will be many more who will be amazing. This is an amazing moment for her, and for us as well. Thank you to whoever put this on you tube.

Man she's so chill. Like I'm not this comfortable in my pajamas after work. She walks out with that jarring accent and then floats into Angel mode.

... more than 3 minutes goosepumps pure!!!

I knew it there are Angels on this Earth.she got a voice like an Angel. Beautyful

This concert was free to attend!! I was at it with my partner.. It was in Auckland New Zealand, in front of our museum..

Pie Jesu has been one my personal fav songs for years, and Hayley's rendition is very beautiful.

Wow, just wow what a voice!!!

She's nothing but an angel incarnate.

@Macrodude1

Жыл бұрын

I don't think an angel would have sung it any better. When I hear her, I think that an angel might be singing through her.

@theinspiredentrepreneur5441

Жыл бұрын

You should see the work she does for those suffering. That'll make you believe that even more. She's such a sweet and beautiful soul. ❤

Perfection. Absolute perfection.

This is so unbelievably brilliant and so effortless for her bless her

beautiful!!!!!!!

A delightful voice and a joy to listen to.

Amazing, if she was never remembered for anything else in her life she should be remembered for this!

Very powerful yet gentle vibration that goes straight to my bones. AWESOME!!!!!!

A sublime performance characterizing natural youthful innocence

i would die to see her play christine daae in the phantom of the opera

@phillies4100_mainsite

9 жыл бұрын

zenanime94 Naaaaa Jackie Evancho wins!

@hyekang3850

5 жыл бұрын

The phantom was such a pervert! I'd rather prefer a choir or solo version of greensleeves

@stephendavis6894

4 жыл бұрын

@@phillies4100_mainsite It was watching this video of Hayley, years ago, that took me to Jackie. A post in this commentary that I almost disregarded, that would have been a serious mistake.

@enolamsamoht

4 жыл бұрын

@@phillies4100_mainsite Jackie Evancho would be a better fit for Meg in the Phantom of the Opera, who is Christine's blonde friend. She's also too young for that role.

Thanks for finding this performance. This is what talent sounds like. Purity, sweetness, ease...

widely known as among BEST IN THE WORLD

She sang it effortlessly

What an Angel who brings so much healing! When I listen to her voice I feel like My lord is with me and I feel an unconditional love from the Holy Spirit!❤️

Literally brought tears to my eyes, so incredibly beautiful

Haley is my favourite classical singer such a clear crisp voice.

Smooth, light, ethereal, effortless

whoa 😌😌😇😇angelical music i love it

@rougesentinelle8923

7 жыл бұрын

adan Sandoval カッチーニアヴェマリア合唱

How beautiful this is, she sings it so well, and I am surely blessed to hear such an amazing voice from this fine young lady. How blessed we are that there have been and will be amazing women to grace us with their performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece.

this will be my party piece when I leave this world, I am sure it will bring tears to my eyes even when in my coffin god bless you hayley

She's such a beautiful soul.

She was actually 14 then, the concert took place before her 15th birthday in April

@lesb_socal

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Heilmeier So young, no woner she could hit that high C

@robertheilmeier2671

5 жыл бұрын

+@@lesb_socal She was even able to hit the high D in "Quanta Qualia". I would really, really recommend listening to this song with headphones to avoid any distractions, inner and outer ones, when you can spare some time for one of the most shockingly beautiful experiences of what a human voice can achieve. Otherworldly beauty and purity. Enjoy: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hWyFuMdwlJbXaLg.html I can also recommend her "Bridal Ballad", amongst many many other songs. Best wishes!

@luigimenegazzo8534

4 жыл бұрын

Blue. Spanish. Ices

Amazing and Gorgeous a credit to New Zealand, love from the UK x

beautiful and lovely. the beauty and clarity of her voice and notes is a beautiful gift.

Charlotte Church sang this on her debut album, "Voice of an Angel." Hayley Westenra is even better. Lovely!