Dancing bears, Painted wings, Things I almost remember, And a song someone sings Once upon a December. Someone holds me safe and warm. Horses prance through a silver storm. Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory... (Instrumental interlude) Someone holds me safe and warm. Horses prance through a silver storm. Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory... Far away, long ago, Glowing dim as an ember, Things my heart Used to know, Things it yearns to remember... And a song Someone sings Once upon a December
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nightwingman666 it really is and I can't place why. The ominous chorus "ah's" , the music itself or the beautiful lead vocals? Maybe it's the combination
It's a combination. First the song is in B minor which is usually associated with melancholic songs. Second is the Choir acting together with the one-woman wail, which is often used to interpose sadness, regret or reminiscence into the music, while the volume during this part was greatly increased to convey a sense of grandeur. Then there's the instruments, the beginning mimicking the sounds of a music box and violin on the forefront evoke a sense of timelessness, while the use of a traditional Russian melody juxtaposed under the main melody mimicking the sounds of an accordion during the middle, firmly plants it into the real world. Using the time signature of 3/4 with a slow tempo was also a calculated part because the slow waltz was popular during the time period of Anastasia's youth. And finally there's Christy Altomare's crystal clear voice without whom the song itself would fall flat. Her very expert use of vibrato on the lower register of her voice, and head tones on the upper register gives a kind of strength to her voice, but transitioning to that short flasetto at the end adds a sense of longing that really just tugs on your heart. The craftsmanship put into this piece is just really superb, and you might think looking at it through the lens of music theory, might take away the emotions and gravitas of the song, but from my perspective it allowed me to fully understand and appreciate just why this song really hit me.
I think a lot of people have a nostalgic attachment to the original and I love it too, but I was really surprised to prefer this version. Something about this arrangement just feels bolder, more melancholic and wistful. It especially fits into the darker theme of the show.
I prefer the deana carter version myself (that flamenco guitar duet in the middle sends a chill down my spine), but this is definitely better than the Liz Callaway version.
Anastasia did survive, not in flesh but in spirit as we tell her story and pay homage to her memory through art turning her into one of the greatest icons of the 20th century.
It's what you think of her voice, which is neither right or wrong (no need to apologize for your opinion if you're being polite!), but if you're looking for proper musical terms to describe her singing, I think 'tone' and 'phrasing' would work best... due to good technique, she produces a smooth, clear tone that is not breathy or nasal, and she phrases her vowels in a way that is emotionally expressive. All that can lead to a very "pure", classical sound. Music geek coming through lol! Hope that was helpful.
No one: Not a single person: Not in all of Russia: Me at 3 AM: **descending my stairs while I (attempt to) sing the soprano note in the background as I waltz into and around my kitchen** My family: [fear and confusion] Me, still dancing but now on the table: “fAar awAY LoNg AgO”
I am so lucky to have seen this musical live on Broadway with the original cast. This song made me cry. They had projections of dancing people on the walls, the singing was phenomenal... I don't cry very often at all, but I was so close to weeping with this..
EssiCrossed I also got to see it with the original cast. Christie Altomare (Anya) hugged me twice at the stage door. It was an amazing performance and the cast is so down to earth. It was an amazing experience.
For me, it was this song as well as Stay, I Pray you that absolutely killed me. I bawled the entire time (especially at the latter, goodness it was beautiful) I was so lucky to see it while I was visiting the US and wow I wish I could see it 100x again
I watched the movie when I was little, I was fascinated with the real Anastasia Romanov and was disappointed to find out what happened to her and her family. Ever since I've been salty about the movie itself, given that the real Anastasia was brutally murdered when she was only 17. I wasn't ecstatic to find out they were making a stage adaptation, but I kind of understood why, luckily they made some big changes, particularly with Rasputin and that Anastasia was 17 not 9. I saw Anastasia on Broadway for my 18th birthday, and met Christy Altomare at the stage door, I was shocked when she sang me happy birthday. Two months later I got to meet Liz Callaway, the woman who did the original singing for Anastasia. Overall, I enjoyed the show, and the movie, but this whole thing would not exist if innocent children hadn't been butchered by the Bolsheviks.
Agreed! I enjoyed the movie as a child, but as someone with keen interest in history and furthermore, as someone from Eastern Europe, I have some choice words to whoever decided it was a good idea to gloss over a brutal murder of the Russian royal family and turned into a silly movie for kids.
Bolsheviks DIDN'T kill them. If the center had managed to take the Royal family, they would have killed Nicholas, but they would not have touched the children. The family was a victim of the civil war and the radical views of the local Council. And then people did not care about the fate of the Romanovs. Movie is good, I have loved it since childhood ^_^
The original story is somewhat based in reality though. There was individuals passing themselves off as the Grand Duchess. There really was a mystery as to what really happened to her as there were Rumors in St. Petersburg (yes I did that on purpose 😁) People were doing the exact same thing Dimitri was doing in order to get reward money in real life. Yes the real Anastasia is sadly dead, which was confirmed a few years after the movie came out. I see it as this. You know how comics have What If stories. If characters realities took different routes. WHAT IF Anastasia did survive and one of these so called imposters really was her. I also like some of the changes like removing Rasputin and making the “villain” the Soviets. It would make more sense in terms of this What If story. The Soviet government would really be interested that a formal royal that was removed was alive. That’s just my theory anyway.
Oh, the violin makes me feel so warm and happy inside. I actually prefer this version rather than the movie version. I hear more feeling and emotion in her voice.
hannah I saw the musical and I did really enjoy it but the movie version of this song has something that this one just doesn't. It's much more of a powerful and sad moment in the movie than here imo.
Lavender Rose Idk I just prefer the original, I prefer all the originals to the musical version but that can't be helped when I've been watching it since I was a kid.
I think she sounds almost exactly like the movie version but with more fluidity Either way I think if people knew how hard it was to actually sing this song they might feel differently but idk
Christina Lauren I’d give anything to see her perform. Unfortunately I live half way across the world. Anastasia has been one of my favourite princesses since I was a child. And Christy does so much justice to the original character. The amount of love and passion she brings to the stage is incredible. What a truly incredible woman
I think is more dark and melancholic than Castle on a Cloud. Castle was a little girl dreaming of a better life , once upon a December is a girl with no memory of her past putting together the blurred figures and ghosts that she doesn't recall . Things she knows but doesn't understands. In a way is much sadder than Castle . She misses the figures but she doesn't remembers who they were .
≈correct translation from Russian Like a pattern on a window The past is near again Someone sang a song to me Once upon a winter evening. As if revived in the past Someone's careful hands are warm, Waltz of exquisite guests And the race of dashing horses. The waltz circled and carried me As if beckoning his fairy tale, First Ball and First Waltz Sound in me now. Amber Mirrors My delight is reflected Someone sang at dawn Native home leaving. Will you be in December Again with me dear
WHAT?! Excuse me?! There is a Musical about one of my favorite movies of all time?! How have I not heard of this?! (and I just happen to find this musical with this video which features my favorite song throughout the entire movie)
I saw the musical before it made its way to Broadway, and can confirm that it strays from the movie. They do away with the Romanov curse and instead focus on the politics of if Anastasia is still alive and the government believing Anya is Anastasia, hunting her down. She still longs for Paris and believes that something is there for her (her grandmother). They change some characters, add some backstory to all of them, and make the musical a bit more realistic rather than a fantasy like the movie was. It was still absolutely amazing though.
lyrics: ANYA Dancing bears, Painted wings, Things I almost remember, And a song someone sings Once upon a December. Someone holds me safe and warm. Horses prance through a silver storm. Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory... Someone holds me safe and warm. Horses prance through a silver storm. Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory... Far away, long ago, Glowing dim as an ember, Things my heart Used to know, Things it yearns to remember... And a song Someone sings Once upon a December
Serenity Moon yupp she's eventually revealed as anastasia, but i put anya just so nobody was confused and think its a flashback OR somebody think its a spoiler lol
I saw Christy Altomare in the touring cast of Spring Awakening twice and all I could think of was that her voice was so angelic/ethereal. It's soft, yet powerful and so beautiful.
i just recently got into the musical version, I grew up watching the movie and didn't expect many differences, but the way Christy expresses through her voice is something so special and I love the new songs especially In a Crowd of Thousand. To sum it up, I just love everything about the musical and the cast. Missing braodway.
When I first heard this song a few weeks ago, god I can’t explain it, I just got this overwhelming sense of nostalgia and home and cosiness and magic. I’d never watched Anastasia or heard it before or anything so I really don’t know where this feeling came from!
I am telling honest truth. Ever since I saw the movie, I fell in LOVE with it and was dreaming about the day when they made a broadway musical for it. I think she is the most beautiful singer ever! I haven't seen it yet, but am planning on seeing it soon.
I saw the show on May 3rd, 2017 and it was the best musical I've ever seen. The music, costumes, actors and actresses, dancing, and the story were all just amazing! I'm so honored I got to see this amazing show.
I've heard this song so many times, but it never fails to give me goosebumps and feel magical. It sounds so comforting and mysterious at the same time.
I'm so happy this was made into a Broadway musical. Anastasia was such a magical animated movie, and it wasn't even Disney. I'm glad to see it get recognition ^^
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
As a huge fan of the animated movie I have to say I'm very pleased with this version. Not entirely thrilled about changes that have been made for the stage production but this song is excellently handled.
Saw this musical yesterday and it was the most beautiful musical I’ve ever seen. And now it feels like it was all a dream. But it was real. The cast did an amazing job. I felt a torrent of emotions, joy, laughter, anguish, and this scene I actually cried, it was just so beautifully done. The original broadway Dmitry was there too. I highly recommend this musical to all. So if you can go see it!
I saw this play last month, and this scene almost brought me to tears. This is one of my favorite songs of all time from one of my favorite movies of all time and seeing it happen in front of me and all around me was incredible.
Foi uma história verdadeiramente triste o que a esta família teve que passar e lamentavelmente Anastasia não escapou 💔 mas gerou uma bela saga de histórias, animações e filmes .
Omg this is amazing! I have chills. I grew up with the movie so it will always have a place in my heart, but this, this has taken the song to the next level. I think what makes it so beautiful is how intense the backing vocals are.
It's chillingly beautiful and Haunting like you can tell there both hopefulness and helplessness in the song at the same time whoever made this song I applaud you
I feel like both this version and the singer from the film version brought something different but beautiful to the song--made it their own, but i still felt the vulnerability and yearning there. so hope to see this play before the year ends. would be my first broadway experience.
Как узор на окне Снова прошлое рядом. Кто-то пел песню мне В зимний вечер когда-то. Словно в прошлом ожило Чьих-то бережных рук тепло, Вальс изысканных гостей И бег лихих коней Вальс кружит сильней меня Словно в сказку свою маня Первый бал и первый вальс Звучат во мне сейчас Зеркала в янтаре Мой восторг отражают Кто-то пел на заре Дом родной покидая Будешь ты в декабре Вновь со мной дорогая.
saw this last week on broadway and I can still remember it. CHILLS and TEARS sooo sooo AMAZING it was! Christy is amazing! her voice and performance! the whole cast omg. too good! derek
I got to see Anastasia on May 24th. It was overall one of the best experiences of my life. It was my first time going to broadway. So excited to see more. This song gave me chills, and I recommend you to listen to more
I can legit imagine this amazingly Like even though there are details they aren't that specific but damn it is made crystal clear with the music and stuff
0:10 Dancing bears Painted wings Things I almost remember And a song Someone sings Once upon a December Someone holds me safe and warm Horses prance through a silver storm Figures dancing gracefully Across my memories
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Dancing bears,
Painted wings,
Things I almost remember,
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December.
Someone holds me safe and warm.
Horses prance through a silver storm.
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory...
(Instrumental interlude)
Someone holds me safe and warm.
Horses prance through a silver storm.
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory...
Far away, long ago,
Glowing dim as an ember,
Things my heart
Used to know,
Things it yearns to remember...
And a song
Someone sings
Once upon a December
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YOU GO SOPRANO IN THE CHORUS
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YESSSSSSS YOU GO GIRL
K8 I’m a alto in my choir!
SpRaNOS WhErE YoU At?!?!?!
Its so hauntingly beautiful.
nightwingman666 it really is and I can't place why. The ominous chorus "ah's" , the music itself or the beautiful lead vocals? Maybe it's the combination
It's a combination. First the song is in B minor which is usually associated with melancholic songs. Second is the Choir acting together with the one-woman wail, which is often used to interpose sadness, regret or reminiscence into the music, while the volume during this part was greatly increased to convey a sense of grandeur.
Then there's the instruments, the beginning mimicking the sounds of a music box and violin on the forefront evoke a sense of timelessness, while the use of a traditional Russian melody juxtaposed under the main melody mimicking the sounds of an accordion during the middle, firmly plants it into the real world. Using the time signature of 3/4 with a slow tempo was also a calculated part because the slow waltz was popular during the time period of Anastasia's youth.
And finally there's Christy Altomare's crystal clear voice without whom the song itself would fall flat. Her very expert use of vibrato on the lower register of her voice, and head tones on the upper register gives a kind of strength to her voice, but transitioning to that short flasetto at the end adds a sense of longing that really just tugs on your heart.
The craftsmanship put into this piece is just really superb, and you might think looking at it through the lens of music theory, might take away the emotions and gravitas of the song, but from my perspective it allowed me to fully understand and appreciate just why this song really hit me.
Jonas Sabareza also just the concept of the song her remembering her past and knowing the fate of the Romanovs
It really is. All the sounds blend in together wonderfully, creating such a beautiful and breathtaking song.
Perfect describtion to this Magical song
I think a lot of people have a nostalgic attachment to the original and I love it too, but I was really surprised to prefer this version. Something about this arrangement just feels bolder, more melancholic and wistful. It especially fits into the darker theme of the show.
Carin Twitty 😘
I prefer the deana carter version myself (that flamenco guitar duet in the middle sends a chill down my spine), but this is definitely better than the Liz Callaway version.
Exactly how I feel
Mhm
Anastasia did survive, not in flesh but in spirit as we tell her story and pay homage to her memory through art turning her into one of the greatest icons of the 20th century.
Dat Vibrato tho... like clinking pure crystal.
agreed
I know right :D
I don't know if it's the right term (if it's not, please forgive me), but her voice sounds so... pure. It's beautiful.
cold one with the boys it's not just you
It's what you think of her voice, which is neither right or wrong (no need to apologize for your opinion if you're being polite!), but if you're looking for proper musical terms to describe her singing, I think 'tone' and 'phrasing' would work best... due to good technique, she produces a smooth, clear tone that is not breathy or nasal, and she phrases her vowels in a way that is emotionally expressive. All that can lead to a very "pure", classical sound.
Music geek coming through lol! Hope that was helpful.
I believe you're trying to describe a "pure tone" as my vocal instructor calls it. Pure tones are also easier to harmonize to, fun fact!
M. F.S haha thanks for your input! I'm neither a native English speaker or a music expert, which is why I wasn't sure about the proper term to use :)
comforting and peaceful voice.tempting us to dance with bare feet....
No one:
Not a single person:
Not in all of Russia:
Me at 3 AM: **descending my stairs while I (attempt to) sing the soprano note in the background as I waltz into and around my kitchen**
My family: [fear and confusion]
Me, still dancing but now on the table: “fAar awAY LoNg AgO”
I do the same thing with ‘The Diva Song’ from The Fifth Element. Family gets used to it... or you get your own place. Sing on, either way!
Did you drink too much Vodka? 😂
You
I like you
@@cupcakellwyn197 Don't need to! High on life! Also, vodka upsets my tummy.
@@HUNKragor Thank you, my fine fellow person.
I am so lucky to have seen this musical live on Broadway with the original cast. This song made me cry. They had projections of dancing people on the walls, the singing was phenomenal... I don't cry very often at all, but I was so close to weeping with this..
EssiCrossed I also got to see it with the original cast. Christie Altomare (Anya) hugged me twice at the stage door. It was an amazing performance and the cast is so down to earth. It was an amazing experience.
This song makes me think of the family the story is based off. They shouldn't have been executed as they had.
For me, it was this song as well as Stay, I Pray you that absolutely killed me. I bawled the entire time (especially at the latter, goodness it was beautiful) I was so lucky to see it while I was visiting the US and wow I wish I could see it 100x again
She did it justice. Even more than that.
ETPS ikr
I watched the movie when I was little, I was fascinated with the real Anastasia Romanov and was disappointed to find out what happened to her and her family. Ever since I've been salty about the movie itself, given that the real Anastasia was brutally murdered when she was only 17. I wasn't ecstatic to find out they were making a stage adaptation, but I kind of understood why, luckily they made some big changes, particularly with Rasputin and that Anastasia was 17 not 9. I saw Anastasia on Broadway for my 18th birthday, and met Christy Altomare at the stage door, I was shocked when she sang me happy birthday. Two months later I got to meet Liz Callaway, the woman who did the original singing for Anastasia. Overall, I enjoyed the show, and the movie, but this whole thing would not exist if innocent children hadn't been butchered by the Bolsheviks.
Agreed! I enjoyed the movie as a child, but as someone with keen interest in history and furthermore, as someone from Eastern Europe, I have some choice words to whoever decided it was a good idea to gloss over a brutal murder of the Russian royal family and turned into a silly movie for kids.
Woah, she actually sang happy birthday to you!???!!!!?! Thats sooooo cool!!!
Bolsheviks DIDN'T kill them. If the center had managed to take the Royal family, they would have killed Nicholas, but they would not have touched the children. The family was a victim of the civil war and the radical views of the local Council. And then people did not care about the fate of the Romanovs.
Movie is good, I have loved it since childhood ^_^
It is very good thase degenerates and thier spoiled brats have been murdered, there really is no one to cry for here.
The original story is somewhat based in reality though. There was individuals passing themselves off as the Grand Duchess. There really was a mystery as to what really happened to her as there were Rumors in St. Petersburg (yes I did that on purpose 😁) People were doing the exact same thing Dimitri was doing in order to get reward money in real life. Yes the real Anastasia is sadly dead, which was confirmed a few years after the movie came out.
I see it as this. You know how comics have What If stories. If characters realities took different routes. WHAT IF Anastasia did survive and one of these so called imposters really was her.
I also like some of the changes like removing Rasputin and making the “villain” the Soviets. It would make more sense in terms of this What If story. The Soviet government would really be interested that a formal royal that was removed was alive.
That’s just my theory anyway.
Oh, the violin makes me feel so warm and happy inside.
I actually prefer this version rather than the movie version.
I hear more feeling and emotion in her voice.
Especially on 0:33, man I've almost cried.. :')
And somehow it reminds me of Howl's moving castle
@@heronbilion8970 , yesssssss. I got so into that song or piece a couple weeks ago.
It sounds less magical and more tragic. Which, I mean, the actual fate of the Romanov family is just terrible.
Agree!!
the movie verson will always be the best, but they did keep to the original song. Christy did a fabulous job
hannah I saw the musical and I did really enjoy it but the movie version of this song has something that this one just doesn't. It's much more of a powerful and sad moment in the movie than here imo.
JulZ 97 maybe because the movie version brings back memories?😊😁😉
Lavender Rose Idk I just prefer the original, I prefer all the originals to the musical version but that can't be helped when I've been watching it since I was a kid.
I just listened to the movie version but the voice in this version has much more depth.
hannah really? I hated the movie it was not Russian enough but this song is beautiful
I think she sounds almost exactly like the movie version but with more fluidity Either way I think if people knew how hard it was to actually sing this song they might feel differently but idk
Peachy Keen is not hard
V V ik the same key and taking breaths when you’re supposed to? Sucks unless you’re trained professionally
Anastasia, though your life ended in tragedy, you have achieved immortality by becoming a legend.
Yes
I saw the show out of town and this was the showstopper. Christy is a powerhouse.
I'm also glad they kept the soprano part in the ensemble. It's so recognizable!
Ikr. I learned she won an award for the role. Very well deserved if you ask me
Christina Lauren I’d give anything to see her perform. Unfortunately I live half way across the world. Anastasia has been one of my favourite princesses since I was a child. And Christy does so much justice to the original character. The amount of love and passion she brings to the stage is incredible. What a truly incredible woman
The castle on a cloud of Anastasia
I think is more dark and melancholic than Castle on a Cloud. Castle was a little girl dreaming of a better life , once upon a December is a girl with no memory of her past putting together the blurred figures and ghosts that she doesn't recall . Things she knows but doesn't understands. In a way is much sadder than Castle . She misses the figures but she doesn't remembers who they were .
When she says " things my heart used to know things that yearns to remember " this is SO SOOO SAD . In her heart she remembers but in her head no .
+Mariana Moreira k
I think it’s a more On My Own kind of song due to that fact that you KNOW everyone’s gonna use this as their audition somg
Unicorn Invader I thought Journey to the Past was the go to audition song from this musical
≈correct translation from Russian
Like a pattern on a window
The past is near again
Someone sang a song to me
Once upon a winter evening.
As if revived in the past
Someone's careful hands are warm,
Waltz of exquisite guests
And the race of dashing horses.
The waltz circled and carried me
As if beckoning his fairy tale,
First Ball and First Waltz
Sound in me now.
Amber Mirrors
My delight is reflected
Someone sang at dawn
Native home leaving.
Will you be in December
Again with me dear
Chudoenot this is beautiful
WHAT?! Excuse me?! There is a Musical about one of my favorite movies of all time?! How have I not heard of this?! (and I just happen to find this musical with this video which features my favorite song throughout the entire movie)
If I'm not mistaken, the musical strays quite far from the movie (For instance, Rasputin is not featured in it).
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN HAHAH
I saw the musical before it made its way to Broadway, and can confirm that it strays from the movie. They do away with the Romanov curse and instead focus on the politics of if Anastasia is still alive and the government believing Anya is Anastasia, hunting her down. She still longs for Paris and believes that something is there for her (her grandmother). They change some characters, add some backstory to all of them, and make the musical a bit more realistic rather than a fantasy like the movie was. It was still absolutely amazing though.
Aaron Hunter In retrospect. The Musical version is more believable.
I was also amazed, that there is a musical version of one of my favourite Animated Movies
Why did it take me so long to realize that a "silver storm" was a snowstorm?
I didn’t understand it when I was little
why did I only realise it when I saw your comment just now? xD
Same, I didn’t realize that until I rewatched the movie XD
Same
Gorgeous show! The way they project the ghosts around the theatre is breathtaking.
I have yet to see the show but projecting spirits that are not supposed to be scary sounds tricky.
Gabriella DePaula IKR!! I was sitting in one of the side balcony thingies. When they projected them, they were dancing across my face 😂
I like how Linda Cho whose the costume designer actually used photos from the era as references for the “Royal ghosts” costumes
I've been imagining myself as Anastasia and singing this song for as long as I can remember. Here's to hoping I can fulfill my dream one day.
I feel the same way. Especially because I love historical dress and singing.
“You can learn to do it too.”
i hope not, cause she got murdered
"Once Upon a December: is one of the most enchanting songs I have ever heard. Absolutely gorgeous.
lyrics:
ANYA
Dancing bears,
Painted wings,
Things I almost remember,
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December.
Someone holds me safe and warm.
Horses prance through a silver storm.
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory...
Someone holds me safe and warm.
Horses prance through a silver storm.
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory...
Far away, long ago,
Glowing dim as an ember,
Things my heart
Used to know,
Things it yearns to remember...
And a song
Someone sings
Once upon a December
heather macaroni Thanx 💖
Marissa Carbonell Anya? Don't you mean Anastasia?
Serenity Moon yupp she's eventually revealed as anastasia, but i put anya just so nobody was confused and think its a flashback OR somebody think its a spoiler lol
But who doesn't know the lyrics by heart? 😏😏 😂😂
Thanx💓💓💓
I saw Christy Altomare in the touring cast of Spring Awakening twice and all I could think of was that her voice was so angelic/ethereal. It's soft, yet powerful and so beautiful.
i just recently got into the musical version, I grew up watching the movie and didn't expect many differences, but the way Christy expresses through her voice is something so special and I love the new songs especially In a Crowd of Thousand. To sum it up, I just love everything about the musical and the cast. Missing braodway.
This musical has the best ensemble.
Change my mind.
*opens captions*
[Music]
Me: thanks never knew
Ok, but this hits different with headphones on!!🔥🔥🔥
When I first heard this song a few weeks ago, god I can’t explain it, I just got this overwhelming sense of nostalgia and home and cosiness and magic. I’d never watched Anastasia or heard it before or anything so I really don’t know where this feeling came from!
I haven’t seen the movie since I was little
I am telling honest truth. Ever since I saw the movie, I fell in LOVE with it and was dreaming about the day when they made a broadway musical for it. I think she is the most beautiful singer ever! I haven't seen it yet, but am planning on seeing it soon.
All of the voices together singing the melody is just so good and haunting, this song is so fantastic
I saw the show on May 3rd, 2017 and it was the best musical I've ever seen. The music, costumes, actors and actresses, dancing, and the story were all just amazing! I'm so honored I got to see this amazing show.
She has such a beautiful voice
she really does!!!
I 100% agree!
I appreciate that one soprano in the background
I am Japanese ．I do'nt listen English．But I like this song ．This song is beautiful．
i'll never understand how a person can be so talented
I've heard this song so many times, but it never fails to give me goosebumps and feel magical. It sounds so comforting and mysterious at the same time.
Goosebumps each time so so beautiful... literally takes you to that era.
Ive been waiting for the cast recording of this song!
There's a musical?
The movie is forever in my heart.
But I might check out the musical.
Anastasia has a charm that keeps it coming back to life. Like a distant memory thought was dismissed
I saw this show live a few months ago, and it was INCREDIBLE! Truly one of the most beautiful performances I've ever seen
I couldn’t said it better myself
I'm so happy this was made into a Broadway musical. Anastasia was such a magical animated movie, and it wasn't even Disney. I'm glad to see it get recognition ^^
I loved this song as a kid and would sing it constantly
l may or may not still do that
This song never fails to make me teary eyed.
My choir group did this song and we loved it 💙💙💙💙
Amber Elzey omg jealous
Seeing this live was amazing
I haven't seen it, but she sounds ALMOST like Liz Calloway herself. I think you deserve this Anya. 🍪
Hauntingly beautiful... Saw her sing this on broadway today, magnificent
“ someone holds me safe and warm....... “ 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼 this version is beautiful ❣️ thank you for sharing
Just saw it on Broadway last week and loved the entire production but this song really got my heart!
Lucky! It sounds like it would be a gorgeous performance.
The real story off what happens is soo sad and this song is so pretty
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
As a huge fan of the animated movie I have to say I'm very pleased with this version. Not entirely thrilled about changes that have been made for the stage production but this song is excellently handled.
Honestly I love this so much more than the original version.
🎵💕
Saw this musical yesterday and it was the most beautiful musical I’ve ever seen. And now it feels like it was all a dream. But it was real. The cast did an amazing job. I felt a torrent of emotions, joy, laughter, anguish, and this scene I actually cried, it was just so beautifully done. The original broadway Dmitry was there too. I highly recommend this musical to all. So if you can go see it!
I saw this play last month, and this scene almost brought me to tears. This is one of my favorite songs of all time from one of my favorite movies of all time and seeing it happen in front of me and all around me was incredible.
This song is so beautifully haunting. It will always be painted in my childhood memories
Foi uma história verdadeiramente triste o que a esta família teve que passar e lamentavelmente Anastasia não escapou 💔 mas gerou uma bela saga de histórias, animações e filmes .
I cried this is so beautiful and the chills I got from this ugh it's absolutely amazing
This is quite a harrowing and beautiful song, imagining only just remembering your past through vivid memories
This is beautiful. I need to watch this musical. Anastasia is one of my favourite movies from childhood. And this is one of my favourite songs☺️❤️💯
What I love about this is how you can modulate it up as many times as you want
THE NOSTALGIA. Anastasia was my childhood!
I have wonderful memories with this particular version of the song when it was on Broadway. That day was magical..
When u move out of ur house as a little kid but still kinda remember it and u return to it years later: 0:00
OMG I LOOOOVE THIS SONG IM LITERALLY SHIVERING RIGHT NOW. This was my favorite childhood Disney princess movie and song!!! 😍
Omg this is amazing! I have chills. I grew up with the movie so it will always have a place in my heart, but this, this has taken the song to the next level. I think what makes it so beautiful is how intense the backing vocals are.
The show is absolutely stunning! Would see it over and over again if I could.
It's chillingly beautiful and Haunting like you can tell there both hopefulness and helplessness in the song at the same time whoever made this song I applaud you
This song always gives me chills, it's so gorgeous
I feel like both this version and the singer from the film version brought something different but beautiful to the song--made it their own, but i still felt the vulnerability and yearning there. so hope to see this play before the year ends. would be my first broadway experience.
Как узор на окне
Снова прошлое рядом.
Кто-то пел песню мне
В зимний вечер когда-то.
Словно в прошлом ожило
Чьих-то бережных рук тепло,
Вальс изысканных гостей
И бег лихих коней
Вальс кружит сильней меня
Словно в сказку свою маня
Первый бал и первый вальс
Звучат во мне сейчас
Зеркала в янтаре
Мой восторг отражают
Кто-то пел на заре
Дом родной покидая
Будешь ты в декабре
Вновь со мной дорогая.
Man this is really a piece of art.
saw this last week on broadway and I can still remember it. CHILLS and TEARS sooo sooo AMAZING it was! Christy is amazing! her voice and performance! the whole cast omg. too good! derek
Just magical, many thanks for uploading it here!
Just got my cast recording CD today and I love it!! :D
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I've been trying to order my cast recording from Walmart, but literally both ones they've sent me have been broken and I'm just like ARRRGGGGHHHHH
I got to see Anastasia on May 24th. It was overall one of the best experiences of my life. It was my first time going to broadway. So excited to see more. This song gave me chills, and I recommend you to listen to more
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
This song was made for us in December 🤭❤️
But the best Arabic version is very beautiful and the sound is great
When you’re a mezzo alto trying to sing a soprano song
When you're contr alto (voice scale from H to a 1) and you try to sing a Soprano song 🙃
im a soprano but i can feel the struggle :)
when you're a soprano singing a soprano song but you actually suck :|
I'm a mezzo and I can sing this. It's so beautiful! 💖
Saw it last night. My first musical ever. Now officially a fan.
Omg I am bawling my eyes out 😭😭😭 it was so beautiful
I can legit imagine this amazingly
Like even though there are details they aren't that specific but damn it is made crystal clear with the music and stuff
I'm seeing this show in December. I'M SO EXITED!!!
Το λατρεύω αυτό το τραγούδι. Περιμένω τον φετινό Δεκέμβρη με πολλή αγωνία και χαρά κι εύχομαι να πάνε όλα καλά :)
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Dancing bears
Painted wings
Things I almost remember
And a song
Someone sings
Once upon a December
Someone holds me safe and warm
Horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memories
The voices are so magical.it gives me goosebumps.. 👏
It's so beautiful and the song is amazing.
I recently watched the original movie and let me just say I saw the whole thing in my mind as she sang. She was born for this role.
so glad i got to see this in NYC i cried during the standing ovation
I love this musical so much!
Such a beautiful and an attractive song... ♥
Amazing song! I literally tear up every time I hear it. I don't know where Disney finds all these beautiful singers
It is absolutely amazing! I love this movie
when that chorus picked up there it gave me the biggest chills, jeez
My favorite 2nd favorite movie of all time.. I love how it's done and she sings beautifully in this movie..
a beautiful song, I have heard it when I was a child
Just saw this last night - SOOO GOOD! I love the plot more than the cartoon, honestly
So do I