AMIRA WILLIGHAGEN ~ Ave Maria - William Gomez (SONG STORY)

[@johanvanham5102]

every time I watch her singing this AM de Gomez, i find it still incredible to see how deep she is immerged , entirely devoted and all on her own. Thanks Ray to give us this beautiful update of young Amira darling

[@RayVandenburg]

Johan; I cannot agree with you more!

[@programata666]

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[@draco_bane]

there is something about the notes bouncing off the church walls that makes this performance so special... I love this "Gomez" performance... very nice video Ray...

[@kensibraa4933]

The tears flow when I watch this while reading the subtitled words. Amira's is surely an angel with an angelic voice.

[@andrewclayton4181]

Oooh goosebumps.

[@mortimerzilch2608]

to think this is the church in her home town which is dedicated to the Catholic saint Peter Canisius who composed the second half of the Hail Mary prayer is amazing - especially when one considers that Peter Canisius was from the same hometown as Amira, or vice-versa. Special blessings on this singing...which I consider one of the greatest singing performances of all time.

[@mauijttewaal]

nice! and I live around the corner there:)

[@JaapFilius]

This is so impressive, so moving. You an see: Amira was almost complete in trance when she did this wonderful song. And all the other people? You can almost hear them thinking "What in the world is happening here and now and in this church????" They all will never, never forget this emotional and very intimate experience. I mean: when you can feel it that way, watching from distance on a screen it must have been much more stronger in the church back then. This was not an effort or so: no, this is no effort, this is the purest singing from the heart I have ever seen and heard.....

[@cmlarose50]

@@paulderby5497 One would almost think she is Catholic hearing this renowned Catholic song & prayer.

[@garrydemo635]

WOW……….Thanks Ray this is beautiful. I have watched the original video many times and IMO this is Amira's greatest single performance ever. Virtually in a trance, eyes closed, transported to another dimension. I feel so privileged to be able to watch this. Thank you Ray for your hard work and devotion to Amira.

[@MXR68mo]

Very touching. Thank you Ray

[@ireneoakes8587]

She has the voice of an angel!

[@barbaraherodowicz]

Her voice is wonderful like an Angel voice gift from God to all of us when I am listening Amira I fee like being in Heaven. May God blessing her forever.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Nice job Ray with the video again. I have always loved this performance. Amira is something else. I see she also released video she decided to do, learned the song , made a video in 12 hours. Her voice is getting even stronger than ever.

[@hugocorrea3219]

Muy lindas imágenes para ilustrar este bello Ave María,Amira como siempre excelente y espectacular, una artista sin comparación!!!,me gustaría Ray más vídeos como este,por ejemplo me encanta Nella Fantasía, gracias!!!🎼🎵🎶👏👏👏

[@amador84]

Amira´s voiice is outstanding, she´s amazing, here she is singing in spanish Ave Maria by William Gomez, and she also sings Ave Maria by Gounoud songing in latin, snd she sings in latin Ave Maria written by Franz Schubert, she sings in english, in dutch, in italian, in spanish and latin, this is simply outstanding.

[@sallypeters2049]

JOW VERY BEAUTIFUL! HOW VERY PURE THIS GIRL IS! WE ALL LOVE YOU, AMIRA!

[@halinakedzierska2560]

Amira has the voice of an angel, a wonderful gift from God. I close my eyes and go to another dimension.

[@nazraayubdamm1019]

Bella cancion Amira cantas como los angeles bellisimo un abrazo desde Costa Rica Centroamerica

[@guadalupemartinez9170]

Gracias Sr Ray x compartir esta AVE María de William Gómez

[@francismok9586]

A masterpiece from the Angelic presentation of Amira Willighagen.....absolutely beautiful and soul soothing.....the artistic addition of images & editing enhance the focus of our emotions, feelings and enjoyments of this legendary music, its meanings & the captivating angelic singing of Amira ........Brava 🤗🤗😍😍 many, many thanks Ray 👏👏👏👍

[@alanwood9347]

Thankyou again Ray for the New Version.The Combination of Amira & Biblical scenes are so Mooi.i still find after all these years how it is possible for an 11y.o to sing with such Beauty,emotion & maturity. Amira is just a SUPERSTAR !.Should be mandatory listening.

[@RayVandenburg]

Thanks Alan, the most important track was missing. Needless to say I agree with your statement.

[@alanwood9347]

@@RayVandenburg Thankyou!!. Made my day.

[@leebrn8588]

I like to listen to Jackie Evancho sing opera also, but Amira has that something special Jackie lacks, making her the best young opera star out there. Same with Angelina Jordan young jazz, and oldies singer, with golden voice, Talent contest winner at age 8 just like Amira. Both will be worldwide superstars some day.

[@lesleyberger8710]

How magnificent! I feel as though I have just received a blessing from the heavens 🌟

[@pannachawangkul585]

So true.

[@cmlarose50]

We all have; she is on a mission from God.

[@OnkelJoe57]

Ein wunderbares Video mit sehr schönen und gut passenden Bildern zu diesem wunderbaren Lied und der hervorragenden Stimme von Amira! Das gehört zu den Videos für mich, die ich hoch Wert schätze. Danke fürs Hochladen und herzliche Grüße aus Wien (Österreich).

[@RayVandenburg]

Danke schön Softie Joe. Du kannst noch mehr solche Videos erwarten.

[@joansavage1857]

How beautiful!

[@robwuck7782]

So beautiful this song is!! ❤

[@peterroth2717]

Ray, another very beautiful video of Amira. I remember watching the original video. I was amazed at how, at her age, she was able to sing that song so effortlessly and so beautifully and perfectly! And I was completely moved while watching this video. She has been blessed by God and it was not an accident that she decided to audition in opera at the 2013 Holland's Got Talent show. Keep these video stories of Amira coming Ray. They are fantastic. Thank you.

[@RayVandenburg]

Peter, the next "Song Story" is Nessum Dorma.

[@peterroth2717]

@@RayVandenburg Oh wow! One of my favorites... Anticipation is getting to me Ray(0;)

[@fernandocamacho2357]

Mucha Luz a Ti por compartir este verdadero homenaje a Nuestra Madre y Protectora ,en la voz de este Angel llamado Amira. Mucha Luz!!

[@margaretlestrange8453]

Ray I have no words for once thank you 🙏

[@oliveirafilho3264]

Um anjo enviado por Deus para aliviar as dores da alma, Amira the best ❤️

[@stevenwolotsky7397]

a great talent and heart

[@stevenM8282]

Its been said this Performance is Devinely Inspired. I have to Agree. One for the Ages.

[@PaulBasso]

Amira has the voice of an angel and is lovely enough to be one. Does she hide her wings under her clothing. I pray that she never turn her back on her operatic training like so many girls before her. Her talent was gifted to her by the Lord God Almighty and should never be misused. People need to hear Amira singing these songs because music today has trampled down all that is good and clean. May God continue to bless you and everything you do.

[@cmlarose50]

Amira brings beauty, joy, love, grace, purity, holiness and God back into this lost world. She has been given a mission; keep her and family in our prayers. Amira always Amira!

[@ivanperez6193]

Simple amaizing voice

[@rosimaskova7774]

Amira úplný a krásný andílek. Bůh Ti žehnej. Jsi sladká a čistá.

[@robwuck7782]

Thank you Ray!

[@kitandamodamatosinhos]

Amira uma voz celestial. Quanto mais cresce melhor canta. Vai ser um fenómeno musical eternamente.

[@caminog8644]

Precioso! Gracias por compartir tanta belleza

[@chriskozik2573]

✨ *E-X-Q-U-I-S-I-T-E! >THIS< performance goes beyond great singing: it raises one to a higher realm.* ✨ The music is a jewel in itself-a uniquely beautiful Ave Maria composed by Gomez-yet it's >Amira's performance< which transforms this musical gem into an ethereal reverie… as if the words and prayer resonate with a spirit from above. Even young Amira gives a hint of this at the very end, if you watch the original video: her gaze, which was peaceful and focused while she was singing, gently snaps back to the here-and-now of the place and people around her. And Amira's singing here is in a class all its own, both in the genuinely beautiful tone of her voice AND, moreso, in the skill and subtlety of her rendition. Not merely polite praise. Nope. Multiple voice coaches have described the details and quality of Amira's accomplishment here. And, as a practical comparison, I've listened to different professional singers performing this music: punchline, Amira surpasses even the best of them! 👏 And thank-you-Mr. Vandenburg for creating this genuinely lovely visual montage to compliment Amira's singing.

[@RayVandenburg]

Wow Chris, this is the best comment I've read on my channel. Your ears and eyes are able to understand the thruth of Amira's voice. You hit the nail by your wonderful explanation what you feel in your heart when you hear Amira singing. Thank you!

[@chriskozik2573]

@@RayVandenburg Yes, Amira's a treasure in more ways than one. And whether or not she pursues music full time (as did Maria Callas, her legendary ideal), >this< performance remains forever as a priceless gem. Both in music and spirit it stands beyond time and space for all to appreciate… and, for those who are genuinely receptive, to receive grace which can only flow down from Above.

[@adamadamowicz6069]

Jak zawsze Klasa :)

[@markganado3770]

Amazing...

[@orlandocoda20]

Carissima Amira, stupenda voce angelica. God bless You! 🌍 🌟 ❤ 👏

[@jorgeluisrodriguez9048]

Beautiful Amira...bravo!!!🇦🇷💓🇦🇷💓😍🇦🇷😍💓

[@ronperry1870]

Sound of a Angel

[@Yakie33]

Wauw geweldig

[@docben1541]

Ave Maria .Ave Amira .🕊🌻🎵🎶🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️❤🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🎶🎵🌻🕊

[@joeburch3849]

Great video Ray ,Amira at her finest. I heard she performed this version again at Christmas last year but no new videos of it have appeared yet.

[@МаргаритаСаенко]

Девочка с ангельским голосом!

[@connor14ification]

I am not religious but there is something about her.

[@stefaniasojka8110]

To najpiekniejszy na świecie głos dziecko o niespotykanym anielskim głosie nie ma takiego drugiego

[@josuecontreras4728]

Our baby ANGEL👼🏻

[@RobloxGamer-mj8dt]

Qué maravilla!

[@mortimerzilch2608]

thanks for cleaning up this performance...removing mom and brother and the stone faced choir behind her...certainly one of Amira's greatest efforts ever...exploded out of nowhere...just an incredible performance...you did a great job with the video and the sound...but Ray, now it is not an underground cult classic...with Frieda and Vincent doing an Abbott and Costello routine, and that choir...stonefaced during one of the greatest singing performances of all time by anyone...imho.

[@RayVandenburg]

Mortimer; maybe I'm undermining the "underground cult classic", so I'm guilty as charged. But this time Amira, the story of the song and subtitles were the centerpiece. I wanted to avoid the distraction and fully be aimed at our beloved singer and the meaning of the song.

[@Pasovineyard]

So this is the recording. Not professional, but ..........from heaven.

[@edithvega6718]

Todas las ave María que canta son bellísimas

[@nilsagoncalvesavanzi4838]

Ela canta com a alma 👏👏👏💜😘

[@eleanordixon9678]

Every time I direct a friend to watch this incredible performance I have to warn them about the mother and brother. I know that sounds mean, but they really were in danger of spoiling something timeless and truly spine tingling. I had no problem with the choir because I thought they were all trying not to cry!

[@francescomarchionni5460]

Maria sorride per un canto tanto bello dedicato a lei da una bambina stupenda

[@hildabeatrizhernandezreate5559]

LOVELY.....!!!

[@alanjones9625]

There is AVE AMIRA and then there is everyone else.

[@WaldirSantos-b1z]

1:16 Santificada seja tua voz.Amira.

[@ricardojoseperuchini5931]

Dios Grácias, Hermoso..!,que la Madre de Dios te cubra y proteja con Su Manto, también a tus seres queridos.🙏🙏♥️🇦🇷

[@lidiakowalewska5364]

🙏❤🕊

[@ТатьянаТихонова-н3ч]

Возвышенно!

[@niominiomi3334]

Amen

[@patrickcoatarmanach7185]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@veronicaburgarello7890]

my heart beats for you I love you ♥️

[@8591pt]

Dio ti benedica!

[@marymeyers5736]

Absolutely not of this earth.🕊🕊🕊

[@maghrebianka]

Thank god you cut out this violin at the beginning, it would be petfect without any noises at the end..

[@draco_bane]

hello Ray... she sounds different cleaned up?!! :)

[@RayVandenburg]

Yes Draco, by mistake I skipped one important video track on the first upload. This is now restored and Amira is been seen throughout the video.

[@jiriwinkler5859]

Absolutno.

[@emilioberstein4501]

No hay suficientes adjetivos......Está más allá de toda posibilidad de descripción ...

[@mauijttewaal]

the first time she sang in Spanish?

[@jorgechavesfilho]

Much, much better than that of Olga Zinovieva, at age 30, the second best rendition.

[@RayVandenburg]

Jorge, I attended a couple of years ago a concert from the The Bach Choir & Orchestra of the Netherlands​. Olga stole the show with pristine and warm harmonious singing. It was a delight to hear and see her. It's hard to compare adult singers with a 10-11 years old Amira. Maybe over 15 years we are able to a more honest comparison, although take into account it will be always a matter of taste.

[@jorgechavesfilho]

@@RayVandenburg You are absolutely right.

[@ingridakkermans9074]

Betifol vidio love god always good day thanks jou ingrid akkermans

[@stolekosta7279]

Amira - ich liebe dich

[@connor14ification]

I am not religious but.