I listened to this piece in grateful tears 100 times last Christmas. I was stunned by the unadorned purity of the singing, unlike any other performance of this piece I've ever heard! This is not just technical mastery, my friends. This is the full-blown artistic mastery of a mature soul that is in exquisite service to the music. Jewel, you touched my soul, and countless others, with this angelic performance! Keep putting this love into everything you do, and may you live long and well.
She went to school to study opera under a scholarship. She can sing like this anytime. But she's a true artist. She sings and writes about things that move her and move people.
There are singers , and there are musicians ; then there are artists . She is definitely in the artist category ; not just the voice and musical talent , but her writings are deep and socially meaningful . She truly was a starving artist living in her car before fame came , and is therefore definitely in touch with the 'common man' . She first caught my attention in the early 90s , when I had come to believe the era of Good popular music had passed . Thank you Jewel , for sharing your gift(s) .
Since today is the official "First Day" of the Christmas season (June 1, 2020) ... I thought my favorite version of Ave Maria would be appropriate ... Thank you Jewel ...
I went through many other renditions of this Bach/Gounod's Ave Maria before choosing Jewel's studio download. Both arrangement and singing are absolutely magnificent! I find it extremely touching.
+Tom Reynolds Yep. Her O Holy Night is incredible too, even more so how she comes down in the notes so perfectly WITHOUT the use of autotune starting at 2:48 in a different "video still " version of her audio singing it.
This unassuming humble woman can SING like an angel. She is so versatile and can sing anything and sing the crap out ot it. She knows who she is and stands by it. Her classical training really shows on this stellar performance.
Antes de ver este video, siempre me ha parecido espectacular su voz. Pero ahora me deja perplejo su calidad vocal. Impresionante, potente, absolutamente perfecta, divina. 😍😍😍
"THANK YOU FOR THIS SONG." ITS UNIVERSAL IN ALL RELIGIONS FOR WHOM IT IS SANG TO. JEWEL HAS WORKED SO HARD, & HAS ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH. THANK YOU FOR SINGING THIS SONG WITH SUCH CLASS, & NOT DISRESPECTING IT. LOL.
JMJ✝. So beautiful 🕊️! Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis 🎵! I will forever think of our Blessed Mother 💗 and my own dear little Mom✝💗 when I hear this song. Captivates the heart ❤️ and soul 🕊️. Thank you Jewel!
I love this version! I remember hearing it the first time, and thinking "the soul does exist, because there's no other reason for this feeling in my chest right now".
Loved it !!!! She was born to sing - she's a natural - this song is SO SO darn hard - I'm a singer and it is almost impossible to hit those high notes unless you are operatically trained. Great job, grl !!!!!!
Yes, she is amazing. I've always heard the purity and innocence in her voice in all of her music. But, this makes it obvious to everyone. Jewel is a classically trained singer from a very well known school in Michigan. She dropped out of the program to fulfill her own musical ambitions. I love her and always have!
It is the best version of Ave Maria and itis pure talent cause who teached her was her father at Alaska! Congrats to one of the best singers in the world!
She was blessed with an incredibly versatile voice. Virtually none of her songs would lead anyone to believe she could sing like this. I saw her in concert when I was very young with my parents, and she yodeled at the beginning of the show.
Exactly, the depth which the singer has experienced a particular emotion, becomes evident when they blend the words & music. She connected with the words & music perfectly to nourish the soul.
I used to play Halo on the PC without sound and listen to Jewel, in particular this song... it was awesome, surreal and I was devastating in that game.
wow, that was brilliant. Jewel is down to earth and I love her talent, she is like a female Johnny Cash of her era and I mean that as the highest of compliments, she is fearless and this song and her learning the lines is the quality of a real professional and it was done with high taste and beauty
Eternal Rest to my dear and near ones, Lord, grant that they may Rest in the Peace of Christ. May perpetual Light shine on them and through the Mercy of God may they Rest in Peace
She not only looked like an angel when she was performing, she sounded like one!! . Interlochen should be very proud of her! Incredible arrangement and singing.
I listened to this piece in grateful tears 100 times last Christmas. I was stunned by the unadorned purity of the singing, unlike any other performance of this piece I've ever heard! This is not just technical mastery, my friends. This is the full-blown artistic mastery of a mature soul that is in exquisite service to the music.
Jewel, you touched my soul, and countless others, with this angelic performance!
Keep putting this love into everything you do, and may you live long and well.
Yes Jewel, may you live long and true...
Beautifully said 🙏
in my opinion one of the best female artist of all time period
Wow, I had no idea she could sing with such range and something so classical like that - she has an amazing voice.
Me either, what ever happened to her?
She went to school to study opera under a scholarship. She can sing like this anytime. But she's a true artist. She sings and writes about things that move her and move people.
She is still relevant, still singing. Releasing gorgeous albums, writing books, raising her child and fighting homelessness among other things.
No matter how many times I hear this version of Ave Maria, I cry. It is beyond beautiful..and I don't even like Jewel usually but this is perfection.
Jewel is an artist who has many sounds, many ways of singing. :)
Brings tears to my eyes. Not because it's sung by an expert. Because it is sung by true believer, with talent, heart, love and soul.
Absolutely gorgeous. When I visited Europe there was nothing that could rival this, I am forever changed.
There are singers , and there are musicians ; then there are artists . She is definitely in the artist category ; not just the voice and musical talent , but her writings are deep and socially meaningful . She truly was a starving artist living in her car before fame came , and is therefore definitely in touch with the 'common man' . She first caught my attention in the early 90s , when I had come to believe the era of Good popular music had passed . Thank you Jewel , for sharing your gift(s) .
There are angels !
Soooooo beautiful. The voice of an angel.
Outstanding! This is one of the greatest Catholic hymns of all time.
Out of so many beautiful interpretations by other singers, this stands out as a true , beautiful prayer ! It comes from her soul and it touches yours.
Since today is the official "First Day" of the Christmas season (June 1, 2020) ... I thought my favorite version of Ave Maria would be appropriate ... Thank you Jewel ...
From the spirit and heart Perfect pitch. A master vocalist
Gives me goosebumps every time I listen to her version of this.
Jewel is gifted. Such a unique voice & no problems hitting the high notes. Had to listen again with my eyes close,...amazing!
This is the most beautiful and technically perfect rendition I have ever heard. It always moves me to tears
absolutely perfect, arguably one of the finest renditions of this song ever done
I had no idea Jewel could sing like this. I am floored. Hats off to you my lady, and thank you for singing this for us.
It was the Holy Spirit!!!! How are you 9 months later?? Give it all to God and let him bring you to places spiritually that you have never been
very well done - great voice - one of the many under appreciated artists of our time.
I went through many other renditions of this Bach/Gounod's Ave Maria before choosing Jewel's studio download. Both arrangement and singing are absolutely magnificent! I find it extremely touching.
Blown away. I have never seen Jewel perform the Christmas songs I have seen tonight. She still amazes me. Wow
Omg, this a perfect performance🤗
BRAVO ❤ You are Truly a Jewel from Alaska !!!
My Dad just recently passed. I've listened to this beautiful version daily. It helps with my difficult days.
god that is so beautiful and I don't believe in god, so sweet to hear
This girl... if there is someone who is underrated... it's her. BEAUTIFUL! The definition of womanly beauty in vocals.
She sings it beautifully...and with the heart. Gives me goosebumps.
oh my god! That was soooo beautiful!
I have the album version and I still (after all these years) think Jewel sings this song better than any female artist ever has.
+MikeSPx24bj9 I agree, and I'm not a Jewel fan, per se. This is just a flat-out amazing version, and O Holy Night is incredible.
+Tom Reynolds Yep. Her O Holy Night is incredible too, even more so how she comes down in the notes so perfectly WITHOUT the use of autotune starting at 2:48 in a different "video still " version of her audio singing it.
MikeSPx24bj9 listen to Nana Mouskouri's version...she will knock your socks off
This is the best version of the song on the planet!!!
What a fantastic singer and a real beautifull lady .
This unassuming humble woman can SING like an angel. She is so versatile and can sing anything and sing the crap out ot it. She knows who she is and stands by it. Her classical training really shows on this stellar performance.
Antes de ver este video, siempre me ha parecido espectacular su voz. Pero ahora me deja perplejo su calidad vocal. Impresionante, potente, absolutamente perfecta, divina. 😍😍😍
Her beautiful voice hits every part of my soul !
Outstanding. I've always loved Jewel but have never seen heard this piece. Wow!
JT Barbat its a Bach/Gounod piece
"THANK YOU FOR THIS SONG." ITS UNIVERSAL IN ALL RELIGIONS FOR WHOM IT IS SANG TO.
JEWEL HAS WORKED SO HARD, & HAS ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH. THANK YOU FOR SINGING THIS SONG WITH SUCH CLASS, & NOT DISRESPECTING IT.
LOL.
Wow, what an amazing voice I have to listen to it everyday.
JMJ✝. So beautiful 🕊️! Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis 🎵! I will forever think of our Blessed Mother 💗 and my own dear little Mom✝💗 when I hear this song. Captivates the heart ❤️ and soul 🕊️. Thank you Jewel!
I love this version! I remember hearing it the first time, and thinking "the soul does exist, because there's no other reason for this feeling in my chest right now".
I had no idea she could sing like an opera singer! That was incredibly beautiful!
She actually went to opera school
how can someone dislike this voice? Jewel sing this song effortless! Very unique and very talented woman!
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE JEWEL! 👐👏
Wow! never expected that she has a tremendous vocal range.
WOW!! I still find her version is really beautiful and it's 2015!!
I still find her beautiful and it's 2021 ❤️ Jewel = Everyday Angel 😇 with a heavenly voice , for all of us to enjoy !
Forgotten how beautiful Jewel is. WOW
Very nice version of my favorite Ave Maria.
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 What a beautiful angel's voice! So gorgeous! 🌌💖👌
Absolutely beautiful
Absolute Divine Beauty, one of the finest I have heard. I am speechless. Bless you, Jewel ❤
Oh my gosh! What a,talent you are jewel! Always a big fan of mine.
Beautiful the way Jewel sings Ave Marie . Jewel is the best ever to sing this wonderful song take care godbless
Loved it !!!! She was born to sing - she's a natural - this song is SO SO darn hard - I'm a singer and it is almost impossible to hit those high notes unless you are operatically trained. Great job, grl !!!!!!
Omg I got chills listening to her sing this beautiful song, Jewel has an amazing voice
Stunning! Every time I listen to her sing this. I was rapt the first time and still am. I wish she sang more of these songs.
Jewel is the most awesome singer of all time - the notes she can sing
are given to her by unseen angels ♥
that's the coolest thing I have seen/heard in the past three months.
The best ever of Ave Marie. Jewel will always be number one take care godbless
That is absolutely breathtaking! She has an amazing voice!
Wow..i didn't know that Jewel could sing music like this..so nice..
So.....you were born yesterday?
She studied operatic voice in college. She has a strong foundation from school & from her family, especially her dad.
Yes, she is amazing. I've always heard the purity and innocence in her voice in all of her music. But, this makes it obvious to everyone. Jewel is a classically trained singer from a very well known school in Michigan. She dropped out of the program to fulfill her own musical ambitions. I love her and always have!
It is the best version of Ave Maria and itis pure talent cause who teached her was her father at Alaska! Congrats to one of the best singers in the world!
I've always loved her voice. She's amazing.
She could have been an opera singer, the way she hits those high notes-incredible!
She IS singing opera here.
Beautiful....I can only imgine a better version in heaven.
This is the best recording of this song by a non operatic singer I have heard jewel is very talented such a clear voice
My blessed God, this young lady can sing anything ! I loved her when she first started and I love her more each song she sings !!! 💓
Beautiful, talented and humble.
I am impressed , amazing ; I Love You Jewel 💎, always have !
wow ! that was awesome Jewel. The only artist I gave much praise and respect.
she did a GREAT job, and especially on the record (I was there, working for Mr. Mardin)
I was not expecting that :) Beautiful, jewel has a long career ahead of her ;)
Wow. Who new Jewel could sing like that. Amazing
ok seriously - how does she NOT have a grammy? music industry is so fucked up.
I understand you I love this!!
She was blessed with an incredibly versatile voice. Virtually none of her songs would lead anyone to believe she could sing like this. I saw her in concert when I was very young with my parents, and she yodeled at the beginning of the show.
Love her beautiful voice❤🙌🏻🎶
Wow, I have always loved Jewels voice but her sing this just shows her voice in all its glory. She is just amazing.
Jewel does not get enough credit!!!! What a voice!!!!
Beautiful singing Jewel truly God has given you a beautiful voice Sing eternally
Beautiful. Gave me goose bumps also!
This is SO BEAUTIFUL! What a voice!
PERFECTION ❤
She's beautiful! Oh and...her rendition was great!
Such an Angelic voice….🙏🌹
This almost brings me to tears every time I hear it. what a masterpiece.
breathtaking! full of love thankyou!
Shivers!!! Ahhh!! :D :D She, Celine Dion, and Elvis Presley have some of the absolute best versions of many Christmas songs ever...
one of the best versions ever..wow!
Jewel is special! She did awesome!
Exactly, the depth which the singer has experienced a particular emotion, becomes evident when they blend the words & music. She connected with the words & music perfectly to nourish the soul.
I listened to other singers sing but Jewel is high up there. We sure got lucky to have her in our lifetime.
I used to play Halo on the PC without sound and listen to Jewel, in particular this song... it was awesome, surreal and I was devastating in that game.
Wow, absolutely amazing.....
This is beautiful. Love Jewel!
wow, that was brilliant. Jewel is down to earth and I love her talent, she is like a female Johnny Cash of her era and I mean that as the highest of compliments, she is fearless and this song and her learning the lines is the quality of a real professional and it was done with high taste and beauty
Jayson Williams Johnny Cash. We all got a good laugh at that. Come on now. J C was only an average singer.
The best version of the alternate tune, ever! I prefer this tune.She has a dreamy voice. Wasn't a fan, but now I am! Gives me goosebumps!
Eternal Rest to my dear and near ones, Lord, grant that they may Rest in the Peace of Christ. May perpetual Light shine on them and through the Mercy of God may they Rest in Peace
A great Catholic gem-had this song in my wedding.... 💝
She not only looked like an angel when she was performing, she sounded like one!! . Interlochen should be very proud of her! Incredible arrangement and singing.
Angelic!!!! Love this so much.
absolutely gorgeous and endearing
I am watching in 2017 and I'm still in awe
Beautiful performance
I didn’t know she could sing like this 💜