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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@ra686

11 ай бұрын

@@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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aptrl7KPmay4pLA.html

@gerrysantos1404

11 ай бұрын

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

@gerrysantos1404

10 ай бұрын

@@nickhiggsthesinger kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoeN1ryLfanVqsY.html

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

Жыл бұрын

It is such a great musical and Lea is incredible!

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

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.

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

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),

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

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Such an important line

@gracemalvar6041

18 күн бұрын

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. 😢

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

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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!

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!!

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

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely will! She is amazing :)

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

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.

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

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

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

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

This is the anthem of unrequited love 😢

@nickhiggsthesinger

11 ай бұрын

So true

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...❤😘😍

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

Her enunciation is unparalleled

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

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it

@torturedsinger

Жыл бұрын

OMG I cry all the time when i watch that scene

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

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.

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.

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!

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!❤

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.

"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.

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!

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.

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!🙂

@ChannelS.417

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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 KZread, are four of the most amazing live performances I have ever heard.

@trulyblessed5236

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

I am a huge fan of David Phelps!

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

8 ай бұрын

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 🙂

Love her, she's peerless 💜

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

Жыл бұрын

Added to the list - thanks for your comment!

@Lampy43

Жыл бұрын

@@nickhiggsthesinger you’re welcome 😊

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!

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Love your video reaction Coach

Lea is a queen!

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

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

❤❤❤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❤

She is incredible

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.

Lea Salonga has a very good diction and pronunciation

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

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 😭

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🫡🍻

Man tears

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

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

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! 👏😘💜🫰

PERFECTION!

The FEELS.... ❤

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

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

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 😊

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 My God!

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

So good !!!!

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.

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

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!

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

❤❤❤❤ te amo...maravilha

Very educational. New sub here!

@nickhiggsthesinger

11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Lovely reaction and coaching. These Filipinos though are aliens in singing, just out of the world, can I recommend few to react: A. Leah Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go-- Movie in my mind B. Morisette Amon- Defying Gravity or She Used to be mine C. Morisette Amon- Rise Up (Wish Bus Performance) D. Katrina Velarde - Reflection (Mulan) Let me see your take on these performances, Ill be waiting!

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@horcrux1984

Жыл бұрын

@@nickhiggsthesinger please consider my suggestions. ❤️

Again She Nailed it..🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

I like your analysis

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

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

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

Lea did the eponine and ten years after she did the fantine role

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

She is incredible. Have you seen her sing live before?

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

2 ай бұрын

Jovito Salonga was not Lea’s father. Her father was rear admiral Feliciano Salonga. Simple google search will give you this info. Peace.

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

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

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

We’re officially friends now!!

@taylanhoca

Жыл бұрын

@@nickhiggsthesinger🎉🙏🏻🙏🏻

❤❤❤

🎉🎉🎉

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

This would work on instrument. I love this.

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

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she has a nice voice.

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

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

❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭

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.

Morissette Amon’s DEFYING GRAVITY next🇵🇭🫶🏻

@nickhiggsthesinger

Жыл бұрын

Added to the list thanks!

listen to her annuciation and pronouciation whe she perfoms. this is LEMIS

Have you made a reaction to Leah singing with Michael Ball the song A Little Fall of Rain?

IT IS THE GREATEST MUSICAL EVER

I am SaraAsare 17 26 January SE25 6BU Landore 24 18 ❤😢😮

Pls do a Phil. Madrigal Singers reaction! (To a choral piece for competition, not pop songs or "Eres tú")