The way she smoothly transitions from optimistic Disney princess to broken and bitter is as amazing as it is heart breaking. Not every singer can capture the full spectrum of Fantine. It's often all power and barely repressed rage, or just something operatic but missing the emotion. Lea just captures the full dimension.
In addition to being a natural beauty, she has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. Her voice is so warm and draws the listener into her “story.” ❤
Yet Susan Boyle's version gives goosebumps every time. This lady is definitely a technically better singer than Susan, but man that woman gives whole new life to this song.
@@Fruityflootloops There's also 2 really good pro shots of Miss Saigon. The Philippines cast has Lea playing Kim, but that's the only good thing about it. The modern recording is fantastic, and the girl playing Kim is as good as anyone can be... except Lea. Would love to somehow edit her performance into that, but that's really not doable.
I know what you mean but in theory the mic could be there just for us (the recording). But it's clear that she needs to be amplified for the audience as she wouldn't be heard over the orchestra without it. There's a reason opera singers sing the way they do: they are not amplified.
@@hiriaith yes I know. this was meant to be somewhat of a joke, because she’s a bit far from the mic. But you’re completely correct. Edit: (side note) plus what I meant was that when I sing I don’t project as well as Lea does. Especially when I sing high. Lea has much more skill, and she’s a Lyric soprano. (I’m an Alto)
Lea Salonga is a legend!!! For me she is still the best Eponine and Fontine. Classically trained to be the best broadway singer and actress. Indeed a Filipino treasure and talent!
I compare to this of her performance of Eponine only 15 years prior, and it's always astounding how amazing both performances are. But it's really cool to see her as Fantine, an older part with a more mature voice. She kills both roles, and she's insanely talented, but I think the best part is about the growth of her voice.
Lea Salonga is without doubt not only one of the greatest singers to have ever lived, but also one of the world's most underrated actresses. Her emotionality is not only captured in her singing but her actual performance, which provides the audience a greater sense of pain and opens them to feel greater empathy for Fantine.
I think what Lea has accomplished is unbeatable. The only Asian to win a Tony award and perform in Oscar Awards and sang some Disney movie theme songs.
Imagine Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg seeing this back in 1989-90. A young 17 year old already a huge fan of the musical Le Mis. She dream that dream, and took that dream, turning it into something iconic.
I have watched her performance several times am really touched how good she was in this performance. I will never ever get bored watching this film. I loved it so much!!!
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The way she smoothly transitions from optimistic Disney princess to broken and bitter is as amazing as it is heart breaking. Not every singer can capture the full spectrum of Fantine. It's often all power and barely repressed rage, or just something operatic but missing the emotion. Lea just captures the full dimension.
not bitter
I really like Patti's, its more like she is narrating her life, and bitter. I think its a toss up, they are very different, both impeccable.
She is the original Kim from Miss Saigon... She can handle broken idealist...
it's the greatest gift to humankind that Lea Salonga was portrayed both Eponine and Fontine ❤
❤❤❤❤
I had seen her live in London as Eponine, she's amazing.
I dont think there has ever been a show that Lea hasn't stolen.
She can sing for sure but the Hathaway took the emotion higher---both are talented
@@marvicolaivar6627 comparing hathaway to Lea? thats like comparing a Kia to a Ferrari, i mean - both drive in a straight line.
@@macstorm3432on point 😂
In addition to being a natural beauty, she has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. Her voice is so warm and draws the listener into her “story.” ❤
Yet Susan Boyle's version gives goosebumps every time. This lady is definitely a technically better singer than Susan, but man that woman gives whole new life to this song.
Love that she played eponine in the 10th anniversary and fantine in the 25th anniversary
she always brings her own SUBTITLE when she sings. so clear and well enunciated.
Enunciation, the Secret of opera…
Yep. Good point. I was also impressed with that.
Problem with a dream cast is Lea is the best Fontine AND the best Eponine.
Hahaha so true
@@Fruityflootloops There's also 2 really good pro shots of Miss Saigon. The Philippines cast has Lea playing Kim, but that's the only good thing about it. The modern recording is fantastic, and the girl playing Kim is as good as anyone can be... except Lea. Would love to somehow edit her performance into that, but that's really not doable.
Ruthie and Lea will ALWAYS be the dream cast for the two roles. No one will ever beat their performances, let alone when paired.
No song unsung, no wine untasted. What a magical line.
Lea: ok, You can put the mic stand in front of me but I won’t need it 😂
I know what you mean but in theory the mic could be there just for us (the recording). But it's clear that she needs to be amplified for the audience as she wouldn't be heard over the orchestra without it. There's a reason opera singers sing the way they do: they are not amplified.
@@hiriaith yes I know. this was meant to be somewhat of a joke, because she’s a bit far from the mic. But you’re completely correct.
Edit: (side note) plus what I meant was that when I sing I don’t project as well as Lea does. Especially when I sing high. Lea has much more skill, and she’s a Lyric soprano. (I’m an Alto)
😂😂😂 It’s 03:30 and I just woke up my wife, because I laughed so hard.
Excellent comment!
Does she ever not sing with perfection? Her performance always steals the show. She simply is the best. ❤
She can't. She just can't.
Without a dought
@@davehooper4498 I've never seen someone spell "doubt" so wrong before
Lea Salonga is a legend!!! For me she is still the best Eponine and Fontine. Classically trained to be the best broadway singer and actress. Indeed a Filipino treasure and talent!
I compare to this of her performance of Eponine only 15 years prior, and it's always astounding how amazing both performances are. But it's really cool to see her as Fantine, an older part with a more mature voice. She kills both roles, and she's insanely talented, but I think the best part is about the growth of her voice.
the emotion that she shows when she sings just shreds the heartstrings of all who hear it
the epidemy of emotion was anne hathaway's in the movie. no one else comes close.
❤❤❤ The Wonder of Lea is she just does not sing the songs, she actually lives the part. Outstanding.
Lea Salonga is without doubt not only one of the greatest singers to have ever lived, but also one of the world's most underrated actresses. Her emotionality is not only captured in her singing but her actual performance, which provides the audience a greater sense of pain and opens them to feel greater empathy for Fantine.
Her voice tells the story so beautifully but also her face. That’s no easy job. That’s why she’s the best for me ❤
Lea the best Fantine
Lea the best Eponine
Lea is the original and best Kim.
Lea is the only Princess Jasmine.
Lea is the only Princess Mulan. ❤
I am crying just watching it……..for probably the 50th time.
Gotta pump those numbers up
The only performance that brings me to tears…every time! Powerful!
She really makes you feel Fantine's ruin.
This is exactly is why I came to this video. I literally started crying in the middle of the song. That has NEVER happened before. 😢
I have no words to describe Lea. Casting her as Fantine was the perfect decision ❤
And Eponine! It’s a rare thing to be the best in TWO different roles in the same show. She’s a legend.
@@reason6835 truly!!!
I was trying to sing along but I stopped because its better to just shut up and listen. What a voice!
I've watched many sing this. She is a Goddess. She is the best Fantine to ever grace the stage. No one comes close to Lea. Stunning vocals❤
The only singer that I don't need subs 😭
She is absolutely amazing in her delivery. My new favorite version of this piece.
She enunciates so beautifully and perfectly you don't even notice it. For the first time I grasp ALL the lyrics.
Magic!
Thank you!
😢
oh i notice lol
@@jeffreynegapatanYes I’ve always thought she over-enunciates!
I think what Lea has accomplished is unbeatable. The only Asian to win a Tony award and perform in Oscar Awards and sang some Disney movie theme songs.
Got me crying in my room at 4 o’clock in the afternoon
The best rendition of this song! Hands down.. 🔥
Everyone has their own 'best version' of songs.
1:02 The way she sings "i dreamed that 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒 would never die" UGH PERFECTION I CAN FEEL SO MUCH EMOTIONS OF YONDER AND LONGING FOR LOVE
I love Lea! She is so believable in her performances because of her talent. ❤
incredible talent, and not just her but all who were involved to create this, including the geniuses who wrote the lyrics and the music.
The voice of an angel. So clear and beautiful - an exceptional talent.
Imagine Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg seeing this back in 1989-90. A young 17 year old already a huge fan of the musical Le Mis. She dream that dream, and took that dream, turning it into something iconic.
This woman is absolutely the best of her time shes AMAZING .
You can see the emotional expressions in her face, absolutely amazing.
Okay it was just me or she really sing the ending part without breathing for 17-18 seconds..?
without forgetting the "md" sound. Stunning!!!
Definitely one of the most perfect live performances in the history of live performances. Absolutely fantastic.
I saw what she saw and
I felt it! Total package!
“PROTECT HER AT ALL COST PEOPLE!”
Such a beautiful voice! Thank you, Lea! May God bless you always!
Incomparable. Goosebumps and tears and I’ve seen this 100 times! Her talent is unmatched ❤
How great it would be to see her singing live…
No one sang this better ❤
Susan Boyle
@@sheridanfam2020I hope you are being sarcastic lol
So true, absolute perfection
@@sheridanfam2020 Don't be silly
Ruthie Henshall still my first love for this song
The greatest song from the greatest STAGE MUSICAL in history.
so much emotion.. so much soul... bravo... 😢
Until now, this version still moves me. Awesome still even after many years.❤
She's unspeakably good here
here???? I don't think you know her.
@@loui4871this is like an average Lea performance. Of course Lea averages 11/10.
vidéo qui mérite des millions de vues . Lea Salonga chante merveilleusement bien cette magnifique chanson que j'adore aussi chanté par Susan Boyle's
My favorite female singer! She is fantastic!
WOW! She performs this song better than anyone else I've heard!!
Goodness me, can she sing. Probably the greatest rendition of this legendary song ever.
the best version of this wonderfull song ever, it is beyond understanding how good it is.
Great lyrics from a wonderful musical still need interpretation & delivery ... Lea has it all ... what a singer ... what a beautiful voice ❤
She is amazing
First time seeing her perform this
Wow.
This is just FLAWLESS! Beautiful, full of emotion, simply GORGEOUS!
What a beautiful performance! Thank u Lea!
Her voice did not deteriorate shes aging but her voice is more beautiful
First time i have come across lea... being from australia. Great voice and equal acting
My gosh, she is a supernatural being sent to earth
2024! Still the best version Lea!❤
Yasssss 👏
I am covered in chills with tears in my eyes
The greatest musical theatre singer of all time!!!😊💛💛💛💛
This song is so painful, so heavy emotion😢
I have watched her performance several times am really touched how good she was in this performance. I will never ever get bored watching this film. I loved it so much!!!
Yowsers. Just beautiful.
What a beautiful performance!
the best I ever heard!!!!!
Astonishingly beautiful.
A Philippine National Treasure for Music 🇵🇭
this scene makes me cry
Incredible. No better version has been sung.
Only one word..FANTASTIC!
Pride of the Philippines 🇵🇭
Perfection
Leah Salonga's voice is perfection ❤ My gosh
I’m in love
Amazing!
I've listened to this on repeat.
If she was my mom, I would have my lessons learned. Much respect for hard work. Example.
i wanna cry
Flawless and Powerful….Lea is an absolute treasure
You are so fabulous! Your voice is just the right amount of everything right now
The only show I could watch time and time again. Wonderful!
Oh my! An angel singing - gorgeous
I wish I enunciated in everday life as well as shr does while singing this insane song
Can we just agree that Lea has the greatest voice ever?
What a mind-blowing performance of ms lea
STUNNING
She's simply great ❤
Lea, that's a beautiful song. I love it! ❤❤
What a voice total
Legend ❤
Better than the original version! Only the best from Lea!
I was first disappointed because the subtitle is off. Then I realized it doesn't need to be turned on anyway.
I just realized what a striking resemblance Lea Salonga bears to Kathryn Lee Scott when Scott played Maggie Evans on "Dark Shadows" from 1966-1971 !
she's the first singer to have 2 singing voices on Disney's princess.
Now that is how you sing that song incomparable and so underrated not mediocre and overrated like others.
Lost in tears and deep compassion ❤️🩹
shes the best les miserables singer
It's the best rendition❤❤❤
I love this song so much.
Lea is irreplaceable. Love her so much.
Wow... ❤❤❤
Magnificent !!