Lea Salonga Sings Defying Gravity at the Sydney Opera House

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  • čas přidán 10. 08. 2018
  • Known across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga is best known for originating the role of Kim in Miss Saigon on the West End and Broadway. She went on to play Eponine and Fantine in Les Misérables and was the original singing voice of two Disney Princesses - Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine and the title role in Mulan, for which she has been bestowed with the title of “Disney Legend” by the Walt Disney Company. Joined by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the extraordinary Orchestra Victoria, Lea performed songs she made famous as well as hit songs from Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Aladdin, West Side Story, A Little Night Music, Frozen and more.
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Komentáře • 520

  • @evanantonola4935
    @evanantonola4935 Před 6 lety +730

    Everytime she sings i can imagine a disney princess singing.

    • @merlin88888
      @merlin88888 Před 6 lety +5

      Evan Antonola she really needs to voice one tho xD making it the 1st pinoy Disney princess.

    • @wizardramses1368
      @wizardramses1368 Před 5 lety +3

      +Karasu Ootori hmm voice actor?... idk I think she's better at singing the voice of a character.. then voicing one

    • @cheerhoshimura1730
      @cheerhoshimura1730 Před 5 lety +7

      She is a disney princess tho ❤ #mulan

    • @faithmacale2621
      @faithmacale2621 Před 5 lety +28

      She's a disney princess. She's Mulan and Jasmine's singing voice

    • @Hessed3712
      @Hessed3712 Před 3 lety +1

      Evan Antonola Omg! I just heard Jasmine!

  • @chittaphrrr8839
    @chittaphrrr8839 Před 6 lety +1623

    When Lea's pronounciation is clearer than my future 😍

  • @tonysaldana6071
    @tonysaldana6071 Před 4 lety +814

    I never care about Defying Gravity. What interests me is how Lea is Defying Aging.

  • @israeljulao
    @israeljulao Před 5 lety +577

    That's her trademark that every time she sings, she make sure that every lyrics and words of the songs are clearly pronounced.

    • @kelsan5633
      @kelsan5633 Před 3 lety +1

      Then she is not a singer..

    • @jillianmaejuson1022
      @jillianmaejuson1022 Před 3 lety +18

      @@kelsan5633 what do you call her then?

    • @poseidon0006
      @poseidon0006 Před 2 lety +30

      @@jillianmaejuson1022 A LEGEND💎

    • @nicky923nk
      @nicky923nk Před měsícem +1

      @@kelsan5633 I'm so sorry but then what counts as a singer? Someone who you can barely understand? This is how trained singers sing, you're supposed to make sure every word is heard clearly. Especially for musical theatre WHICH IS HER ENTIRE CAREER. Please let us hear you sing.

  • @alejandrogerald188
    @alejandrogerald188 Před 6 lety +762

    She is not a diva she is a Broadway singer. 😍😍

    • @jessicamerrell3667
      @jessicamerrell3667 Před 5 lety +54

      In my opinion since she's such a Broadway legend, shoot she can be a diva all she wants! LOL 😂 it's just amazing that she doesn't act like a diva when she's got the voice of one!

    • @scuzemeh4752
      @scuzemeh4752 Před 5 lety +23

      she's a fckg queen, case closed

    • @archflynn4083
      @archflynn4083 Před 5 lety +18

      Broadway diva or broadway queen, disney queen

    • @akoiniapollo1118
      @akoiniapollo1118 Před 5 lety +1

      Agree

    • @sifridbassoon
      @sifridbassoon Před 3 lety +4

      she is a force of nature

  • @mindycute9858
    @mindycute9858 Před 6 lety +625

    As what Regine Velasquez said Lea is the only singer she knew that is on pitch.😍

    • @just__christian8305
      @just__christian8305 Před 5 lety +5

      Really? I wanna see that video

    • @dependsonwhosasking
      @dependsonwhosasking Před 5 lety +4

      Then I guess Velasquez isn't cultured enough to have heard Luciana Serra sing the Doll Song.

    • @ricent86bryne
      @ricent86bryne Před 5 lety +17

      The exact words were “pitch perfect” i believe

    • @mindycute9858
      @mindycute9858 Před 5 lety +18

      @@dependsonwhosasking local singer po pinag uusapan nila sa interview.

    • @FILINEWS
      @FILINEWS Před 5 lety +1

      She said in the Philippines.

  • @BlackTieEntertainment
    @BlackTieEntertainment Před 6 lety +949

    Excellent Technique, Superb Interpretation and Vocal Timbre that's divine. So what if she didn't belt it out? The woman is an intelligent singer...not some unknown amateur trying to impress the masses at a singing contest.

    • @moodyplaylists7841
      @moodyplaylists7841 Před 6 lety +8

      Black Tie Entertainment .

    • @mfimh0901
      @mfimh0901 Před 5 lety +86

      Not belting or singing out of her range is why she sounds the same as she did 25 years ago. Shes fab. X

    • @mfimh0901
      @mfimh0901 Před 5 lety +55

      No responsible sonwriter should write a song to be belted up to an F and expect their lead singers to still have a voice after a six month run. You may not like this rendition, and I respect that, but the problem with a popsicle is that pop music vocals lack nuance and make up for it in shouting, to the detriment of the singer. I stand by my statement that Lea Salonga still has a voice because she hasnt succumbed to this.

    • @bird_poop
      @bird_poop Před 5 lety +8

      I don't see anyone complaining tho!
      That's a SUPERB performance.

    • @christopherbyrne7668
      @christopherbyrne7668 Před 5 lety +23

      belting is for people who have not been trained properly

  • @rj4324
    @rj4324 Před 6 lety +522

    when she sings you dont even need captions/Subtitle... Amazing very amzing

    • @darylmilan
      @darylmilan Před 6 lety +3

      Reijay Agustin tama oo nga noh kasi sobrang linaw ng diction nya

    • @erarung28
      @erarung28 Před 6 lety +3

      Very clear

    • @hellosam5446
      @hellosam5446 Před 4 lety +1

      You cant even use the captions....lol haha

  • @karoljosifmorcillos8433
    @karoljosifmorcillos8433 Před 4 lety +303

    Lea took care of her voice properly. She sounds better now than her previous years of singing. That is why I super love Lea! ❤️🧡💛

    • @VoiceoverByIvy
      @VoiceoverByIvy Před 4 lety +2

      Waaa your ears would clean itself by listening to Lea!Btw, I also made a cover on this 'cause she's my inspiration. I hope you could visit that vid on my youtube channel. I feel frightened on stage but I am more confident in front of camera (of course alone in my room XD)

  • @markgildo85
    @markgildo85 Před 3 lety +116

    Her version of this song doesn't hurt my ear it's classy she's genius vocalist

  • @fameviolet4294
    @fameviolet4294 Před 6 lety +290

    Very classy! She sang the song with so much heart, class and did not exaggerated and did not oversing it, she sang the song as if she is the character that the song portrays, she becomes the song and only few artists can do it. Very expensive and emotional broadway voice. Very talented and intelligent singer. A legend no wonder she received multiple awards like Tonys. God bless.

    • @VoiceoverByIvy
      @VoiceoverByIvy Před 4 lety

      Waaa your ears would clean itself by listening to Lea!Btw, I also made a cover on this 'cause she's my inspiration. I hope you could visit that vid on my youtube channel. I feel frightened on stage but I am more confident in front of camera (of course alone in my room XD)

    • @lorikodama8212
      @lorikodama8212 Před 4 lety +9

      What makes Lea so successful in her career is she takes care of her instrument, and knows her limits. I watched an interview she did where she said she hadn't and probably wouldn't sing this song because it's out of her singing range. She however did mention that whatever songs that she does choose to perform, she rearranges it to fit within her vocal range. She obviously did that here because she said that she couldn't sing it in Idina's range. Very smart performer!

    • @kelsan5633
      @kelsan5633 Před 3 lety +2

      I am not impressed

  • @nateskii
    @nateskii Před 6 lety +167

    Amazing is an understatement.

  • @vicfarol1037
    @vicfarol1037 Před 6 lety +144

    Oh wow...this song is difficult to sing and she makes it sound like it was so easy! WOW!!! She never ceases to amaze me...

  • @eponinethenardier9042
    @eponinethenardier9042 Před 5 lety +39

    did u know that belting is not the only option if ur trying to get the high notes? she's amazing when it comes to control and very smart. ON POINT

  • @BillofRights1951
    @BillofRights1951 Před 3 lety +44

    What a first class pro! Great voice, technique, and gracious performer. Young people take note: this is how you succeed. Hard work, dedication and the golden rule makes for a great life. God Bless Her!

  • @Kasey.Walker
    @Kasey.Walker Před rokem +19

    I saw her in Glasgow and I have to say I loved her singing from start to finish, and her audience interaction is amazing. She would share stories with us and it really felt we were knowing her as a person and not just a singer. I've loved her since the 10th anniversary show of Les Misérables and have enjoyed the singing she did for Mulan and Aladdin. Incredible singer and an incredible woman.

  • @edwardkupec3326
    @edwardkupec3326 Před 2 lety +11

    Lea is the pinnacle example of perfect diction! 🥹

  • @chestertan6500
    @chestertan6500 Před 6 lety +321

    Filipino fans are hard to please and Songs like this are sang by other filipino singers better. Eventhough many singers are sprawling everyday, nobody can match this national artist.
    I admire Ms. Salonga's charisma and talent. You deserve another Tony's!

    • @dahenmorales
      @dahenmorales Před 4 lety +4

      The tone of her voice is so unique soft and crystal clear

  • @applez1028
    @applez1028 Před 6 lety +91

    I’ve been her fan since I was young. I first saw her on TV as an actress but later I learned that she went abroad to do Ms Saigon. It always amazes me whenever I see and listen to her sing. I hope that someday I could get to see her in person. 🌺

  • @khrizzcharvi9778
    @khrizzcharvi9778 Před 5 lety +18

    That clarity of voice is amazing. Not all singers are blessed with that.

  • @joeplayz1285
    @joeplayz1285 Před 3 měsíci +5

    here in 2024 haha

  • @johnlee-ic6js
    @johnlee-ic6js Před 5 lety +43

    Grabe talaga diction pag si Lea 😍😍

  • @erickloresal9427
    @erickloresal9427 Před 6 lety +31

    Our number one world class talent for the whole universe!!!!We r so proud!!!💖💖💖

  • @zeojan770
    @zeojan770 Před rokem +50

    I'm not familiar to this song until SB19 Stell sang this on their concert. Happy to see that Ms. Lea has sang this too. Superb performance! And can't help myself to be super proud to my bias as well. Whew! 👏

  • @jtcruz4873
    @jtcruz4873 Před rokem +22

    Her placement on her highs are sooo perfect. Idina’s are sometimes grating on the ear

    • @ChrisAguilar
      @ChrisAguilar Před rokem +5

      I'd say Idina's are *often* grating on the ear.

    • @jamesrawlins735
      @jamesrawlins735 Před rokem +3

      Yeah Idina is kind of hit and miss at times. When she's on she makes the hair on the back of my neck rise.

    • @hipflipped
      @hipflipped Před 4 měsíci +2

      Let's just say it. Idina is often a bit screechy. Unpleasantly so.

  • @martinchamartin3897
    @martinchamartin3897 Před 4 lety +61

    I PREFER LEA'S VERSION THAN OF IDINA MENZEL. Lea focuses on clarity and precision of notes, not just belting like idina. Lea makes it classy and broadway worthy, pleasant to the ear yet doesnt shun away too much from the original key. BRAVA

  • @user-vr7ql1bb4d
    @user-vr7ql1bb4d Před rokem +7

    I didnt know this song exist until Stell Ajero of SB19 sang it on their Manila concert on June 24 and 25 this year. I was so impressed. And then today Ms. Lea's version came across my youtube. Both of them slayed it.

  • @vilmaparilla8786
    @vilmaparilla8786 Před 6 lety +52

    Goosebumps!
    Powerful voice from the one and only Ms Lea Salonga!

  • @trulyblessed5236
    @trulyblessed5236 Před 3 lety +43

    Its not just about diction, enunciation, pronunciation.. Lea is about pitch perfect! Perfection!

    • @Dancestar1981
      @Dancestar1981 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I really prefer her performance to others I’ve seen

  • @annetalplacido7141
    @annetalplacido7141 Před rokem +7

    As a Filipino, I'm super super happy that Lea got so so much support from people around the world.

  • @thebritz8634
    @thebritz8634 Před 6 lety +9

    When she sings, you clearly understands each word...that's Lea😘

  • @OGDweeb
    @OGDweeb Před rokem +5

    I loved her in Miss Siagon. Very nice.

  • @crisontherun
    @crisontherun Před 5 lety +9

    She sounds so good here! Please film the entire concert and release it next time.

  • @joshwiwi
    @joshwiwi Před 6 lety +12

    Shes just so nice. Shes just like telling a story

  • @mikeinva8
    @mikeinva8 Před 2 lety +6

    Wow one of the absolute best renditions of defying gravity I have ever heard. Extraordinary.

  • @ItsMeKayeDS
    @ItsMeKayeDS Před 4 lety +12

    one amazing artist. one amazing singer. one amazing legend.

  • @hanavllfrnc
    @hanavllfrnc Před 6 lety +41

    will always love her and her voice😍
    i saw quite a few negative comments below but her heart was in the song and if they wanted a perfect rendition then they might as well just listen to the artist they deemed as “better”🤷🏻‍♀️
    i’m here to appreciate LEA cause she was, she is, and she will always be a broadway LEGEND✨ and a total concert performer!

  • @marjelperater3502
    @marjelperater3502 Před 5 lety +7

    Can't get enough of Lea proud of her and proud to be a filipina😍

  • @rizzzou
    @rizzzou Před 2 lety +6

    An absolute living legend.

  • @iampriscillamusic
    @iampriscillamusic Před měsícem +1

    Her pronunciation is SOOOO distinct and clear! Beautiful job 👏

  • @markplanca
    @markplanca Před 6 lety +5

    She's indeed a voice of a princess.

  • @bupechikumbi3082
    @bupechikumbi3082 Před 5 lety +27

    Anyone feels like they've defied gravity today?!! Her voice makes the words real

  • @tylerj7298
    @tylerj7298 Před 6 lety +9

    I am obsessed with Lea!!!

  • @carenjoyceibus8891
    @carenjoyceibus8891 Před 6 lety +7

    leah have such a good voice that even a stressed person hear it will be in a good mood😊

  • @tylerj7298
    @tylerj7298 Před 6 lety +10

    I have just been replaying her low "E" for 5 minutes.

  • @amberyan1335
    @amberyan1335 Před 3 lety +3

    when she sings"close my eyes and leap~"I just feel like MY SOUL IS LEAPING.

  • @yuendecastro61
    @yuendecastro61 Před 5 lety +13

    She's always on pitch! Amazing Singer!, Really inspiring.. God bless you Miss Lea Salonga! 😍😘

  • @marylouiscustodio54
    @marylouiscustodio54 Před 6 lety

    Amazing..as always.😊 love u Ms. Lea.

  • @kurrs177
    @kurrs177 Před 6 lety +8

    I love her so much

  • @iantumulak6723
    @iantumulak6723 Před 5 lety

    Still so beautiful to listen to after all these years!

  • @susane_sb3578
    @susane_sb3578 Před 6 lety +12

    Amazing Miss. Lea....your voice is one in a Million..

  • @nelliedelacruz1162
    @nelliedelacruz1162 Před 6 lety +12

    nailed it as always

  • @ashventuresiii1254
    @ashventuresiii1254 Před 5 lety +1

    Always amaziiinnngggggg! 😍😍😍

  • @ACanvasofLoveandLight
    @ACanvasofLoveandLight Před 9 měsíci +3

    No note was spared from start to finish. Excellent.

  • @yiyu9358
    @yiyu9358 Před 6 lety +8

    Her techniques are always amazing!

  • @MichaelPabalan
    @MichaelPabalan Před 6 lety +9

    i always have my goosebumps when you're singing Ms. Lea. You're simply amazing! Brava!

    • @VoiceoverByIvy
      @VoiceoverByIvy Před 4 lety

      Waaa your ears would clean itself by listening to Lea!Btw, I also made a cover on this 'cause she's my inspiration. I hope you could visit that vid on my youtube channel. I feel frightened on stage but I am more confident in front of camera (of course alone in my room XD)

  • @milleliza1490
    @milleliza1490 Před 4 lety +2

    currently binging Lea's musical videos. so happy.

  • @justagirlp1719
    @justagirlp1719 Před 6 lety +32

    This is one of the best youtube channels to exist.. Oh Lea :)

  • @larissaannesalaysay3498
    @larissaannesalaysay3498 Před 6 lety +2

    Powerful broadway singer!!! Always been amazed by your performance miss Lea

  • @mariarinta-rahko958
    @mariarinta-rahko958 Před rokem +3

    Beautiful song and Incredible singing voice

  • @ferlinafalcutila6404
    @ferlinafalcutila6404 Před 6 lety +8

    congrats ms. lea. take care always. excited na po ako sa concert nyo 😊 Godbless you always 😍 nakaka-inspired po kayo 😘

  • @ynacastillo
    @ynacastillo Před 6 lety +2

    Just.....AMAZING!!!

  • @LiaTheMelophile
    @LiaTheMelophile Před 11 měsíci +1

    As clear as crystal water! I love you Lea Salongga!

  • @maldita794ify
    @maldita794ify Před 6 lety +1

    Goosebumps! I love Lea Salonga! 😘😘

  • @kennethchristianmasiclat3551

    World class
    My childhood crush until now
    God bless u always Lea

  • @macgirl90210
    @macgirl90210 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful voice.

  • @jordanellico36
    @jordanellico36 Před 6 lety +2

    Oh man. What a queen. LOVE HER!!!

  • @beepunsss7870
    @beepunsss7870 Před 5 lety +3

    She's definitely a legend 💗💗💗

  • @bellerocksss1300
    @bellerocksss1300 Před 6 lety +25

    Goosebumps everytime I hear you sing!!! You are Perfect!!! I love you!!!

  • @maryjapona7873
    @maryjapona7873 Před 5 lety

    Omooooo , napaka galing talaga ni Mrs.Lea Salonga 💕💕💕

  • @lutotabai6741
    @lutotabai6741 Před 5 lety

    Wow iba talaga si Lea 💯👏👏👏

  • @iantorres3849
    @iantorres3849 Před 5 lety +3

    one of the greatest singer of all time!!!! ❤️

  • @changcha6147
    @changcha6147 Před 6 lety +4

    Ms. Lea is ❤❤❤

  • @honeydee478
    @honeydee478 Před 6 lety

    I like her voice so much and Lea salonga is my idol...

  • @m_cantereantoniojr.l.46
    @m_cantereantoniojr.l.46 Před 4 lety +3

    I love how she focuses on pronunciation to make sure that we understand every single emotion/expression she is trying to show.

  • @donnapaleng4910
    @donnapaleng4910 Před 5 lety

    Youre so awesome you make me cry..

  • @JohnzyNineteen
    @JohnzyNineteen Před 5 lety +3

    Breathing is just incredible!

  • @roxanlentija273
    @roxanlentija273 Před 5 lety

    Idol tlga ma'am Lea salongga love you

  • @robertodones7817
    @robertodones7817 Před 5 lety +1

    Very proud of you Lea. You are a really a big Broadway star.

  • @nicolegarden9325
    @nicolegarden9325 Před 5 lety +1

    Still my Idol! Best singer for me in the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 so proud for Lea Salonga!

  • @monicaaranil3245
    @monicaaranil3245 Před 3 lety

    goosebumps!!!!!! She's the best!💕

  • @ronnierosefruto8006
    @ronnierosefruto8006 Před 6 lety

    Amazing Ms.Lea😘

  • @7u655
    @7u655 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love singers who know how to run a vocal marathon!❤

  • @ednajaleco9787
    @ednajaleco9787 Před 10 měsíci

    Super galing

  • @karenmuyco618
    @karenmuyco618 Před 5 lety +5

    naiiyak ako habang binabasa ko kung paano si lea iadmire ng mga fans nya. kasi sobrang tama sila lahat 😭 now im one of them, been watching her vids lately at grabe nakakaadik, nakakainspire 💓 habang pinapanood ko sya iniisip ko matututunan ko din techniques nya sa singing someday. lalo ako naiinspire each time na napapanood ko sya, lalo ako ginaganahan na mas magimprove pa. Thank you Ms. Lea Salonga! thank you so so much! 💕

    • @VoiceoverByIvy
      @VoiceoverByIvy Před 4 lety

      Waaa your ears would clean itself by listening to Lea!Btw, I also made a cover on this 'cause she's my inspiration. I hope you could visit that vid on my youtube channel. I feel frightened on stage but I am more confident in front of camera (of course alone in my room XD)

  • @jenalopez1007
    @jenalopez1007 Před 6 lety +1

    Love it!!!

  • @ess2845
    @ess2845 Před 5 lety +1

    I love you Ms. Lea ❤

  • @buenasdias910
    @buenasdias910 Před 5 lety +1

    Oh the cristal voice LEA 🎶❤️👍

  • @jimdavis081
    @jimdavis081 Před 5 lety +1

    Perfection!

  • @jophinevillaflor9071
    @jophinevillaflor9071 Před rokem +1

    Cristal clear voice❤🎉🎉🎉🎉love Lea

  • @regenhermosuralaquina1733

    Legend! 👏👏❤️💯

  • @sergiodario58able
    @sergiodario58able Před 5 lety +1

    She looks absolutely drop dead gorgeous..And then her voice........

  • @bellz8785
    @bellz8785 Před 5 lety +1

    Magnificent!

  • @chubbyniya1048
    @chubbyniya1048 Před 5 lety +1

    she is so perfect

  • @datuali3069
    @datuali3069 Před 4 lety +1

    parang inilipad ako the way she sang oh my leah your incridible super powerful wala kang pinoy singers na katulad, iba!!

  • @menchudano8301
    @menchudano8301 Před rokem +2

    Lea Salonga nailed it

  • @miklranallo6965
    @miklranallo6965 Před 5 lety +2

    Love this woman xo

  • @ummoziyad4144
    @ummoziyad4144 Před 6 lety

    you are the best Ms. Lea ❤❤❤

  • @bleepbloop9123
    @bleepbloop9123 Před 4 měsíci

    LOVE HER SO MUCH

  • @paulinelayogue7256
    @paulinelayogue7256 Před 5 lety

    I love it, so satisfying 😍 I love you lea!