'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' | The Sound of Music Live | Celebrating Audra McDonald’s Birthday

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Join us in celebrating Audra McDonald's birthday by watching the truly inspirational 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' from The Sound of Music, encouraging people to take every step toward attaining their dreams.
From The Sound of Music Live (2013): Grammy Award-winning music superstar Carrie Underwood stars in "The Sound of Music Live!" The three-hour telecast of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical classic also features TV and stage star Stephen Moyer as well as Tony Award winners Audra McDonald, Christian Borle and Laura Benanti.
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[@khfan4life365]

That wasn’t just Maria crying. Carrie was as well. Audra’s voice is truly amazing.

[@mariamnasser8807]

I’m not surprised, I’m in awe of her beautiful voice!!!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I never thought of that really. I thought that was more in character of her

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@mariamnasser8807I have been in awe of her singing since Annie

[@Hatsumeiyo]

Exactly, I’d be violently sobbing

[@ashleydowney1222]

@@manuelorozco7760 Me too. I remember seeing her for the first time in Annie. I was 7 and I thought she had one of the most beautiful singing voice. I had ever heard.

[@ndrewmarin]

Prob the best performance from this production! Her voice is a miracle

[@PaulGoodeK]

Brilliant. At the time, there was much bed wetting over alleged reverse racism-as delusional then as the fretting over “wokeness” (whatever that is) is today.

[@ktfitz4604]

She impresses every time!

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

I know I wish she was in this more. I watched this when it first was aired on tv

[@charliedrosario999]

Why don't you write your words properly

[@Kurt77777]

Probably not. Actually, definitely not.

[@queenfan45]

Carrie totally dropped character and is just clearly in awe.

[@francoisbessing]

Correct.

[@vincehilaire720]

Carrie looked like she was in tears. With a voice like Audra’s so close, I’d probably be in tears, too.

[@mariamnasser8807]

@@vincehilaire720 same

[@colinvanblaricom6573]

The only time Carrie actually did a good job "acting" in the musical

[@minxstole93]

Can you blame her though? I'd be bawling my eyes out like a baby when in the presence of such divinity!

[@erpollock]

Notice that Audra starts very simply, each word separate. She slowly builds with each line to a more full vocal expression, until at the end, she is triumphant. Revelatory performance.

[@LB-oe4hk]

I remember seeing it live on tv. I stood in my living room watching it speechless and had tears in my eyes when it ended

[@flowerydaveflowerydave1533]

I stood in my living room and clapped while weeping. Beyond beautiful.

[@francoisbessing]

Beautiful.

[@mariamnasser8807]

Ikr, her voice makes me tear up.

[@The5thSphinx]

Simply put - this was extraordinarily SUPREME!!! Audra didn't just sing the words and the notes (as I've heard WAY too many "pros" do), and she didn't just "sing" the meaning.....she DELIVERED it.....on a golden tray!!! BRAVA!!!!!

[@skycolinregan]

YAY!!! This is finally on KZbin!!! Audra McDonald, your empathy simply flows from you when you sing, and it makes my heart feel so seen and heard. You are my role model! Now, excuse me while I dry my tears ❤

[@furbl4345]

Wow, Audra McDonald being a natural soprano totally nailed this song, one of the best renditions for sure. I felt every emotions and her delivery is out of this world. People kept comparing this version to Gaga's live performance at the Oscar, there is really no comparison.

[@maestromuffin1]

all the great opera sopranos have sung this - and they're great. but for me, the original version form the broadway show with Patricia Newell is the gold standard.

[@maestromuffin1]

oh, and I love me some Audra!

[@francoisbessing]

The utter release in Audra McDonald's voice is enough to make the hardened heart yield.

[@cynthiat6505]

Audra MacDonald is my favorite Broadway star!!! Happy Birthday!!!

[@jeffreysmith5777]

Audra’s voice is like nothing else …unreal

[@manuelorozco7760]

I would pair her and Renee Fleming for a duet

[@charliepostell5296]

The genuine tears in both of their eyes has always made this so much more poignant ♥️

[@Beat909]

This performance makes me bawl like a baby. Unbelieveable

[@lisar915r9]

I like this version of the song much better than the one in the movie. Here, you can tell that the mother superior was singing this out of love, and wanting the best for Maria.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I couldn’t agree more since Peggy Wood’s singing was dubbed

[@lisar915r9]

I agree. In the movie the mother superior looked out of the window for most of the song. That version was more stern, as in, I'm the mother superior. Do what I say. In this version, it's sung out of love, and wanting the best for Maria.

[@minxstole93]

I love both versions, the movie is a classic, no two ways about it! But... I gotta say I prefer this version too! They both hit me right in the feels so hard but I don't know if it's because this version is live that makes it feel more powerful, emotional, and awe-inspiring or if it's Audra's phenomenal voice or a little of both but this performance is the definition of magic and reminds me how profound musical theatre can be and why I got into it in the first place!

[@whittneyl5950]

What a storyteller Audra is. Her vocal choices are second to none. In the beginning, her pacing lags and is behind the beat to give a more casual feel. At the climax of the song, she is right on top of the beat which gives the lyrics a feeling of urgency

[@kenmartin1345]

Audra made her Broadway debut in the 1994 revival of “Carousel” when she blew everyone away auditioning for the role of Carrie Pipperidge. She simply was the best for the role. The same applied here in 2013. Her “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” was heartfelt and magnificent.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

Audra McDonald is a great Broadway star. She has won five Tony awards.

[@arm1783]

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[@staceymarksings8]

I had forgotten about this one, as I saw it live, watching from Long Island where it was filmed. This is the perfect performance, and one in a lifetime. I will gift it to my 13 year old daughter. In today's world she will need this kind of inspiration to navigate these uncertain times. Climb every mountain, until you find your dreams! Never give up. Such a beautiful and touching performance.

[@nardo218]

omg this song was written for audra. my life is complete

[@allenjones3130]

One of the great voices of musical theatre performing one of the great ballads of musical theatre!

[@PaulGoodeK]

Carrie Underwood looks awed and who can blame her?

[@tammielynn8273]

No other voice can compare.

[@ShutUpAndLoveMe62]

Audra is just effortless! Loved her in Ragtime and this literally saved this version for me

[@annrogers5666]

Fantastic. What a voice. 👏🏞🌈

[@samuelrovets838]

I would be crying too if Audra was sing that, to me specifically

[@chantalrogers777]

such a beautiful voice!

[@manuelorozco7760]

The best rendition I’ve ever heard! All I can say

[@samosullivan1744]

Best. Rendition. Ever!!!

[@jasonmichaelmorgan6207]

Never fails to make me cry. Incredible.

[@jpnpl]

My parents saw the original BC and I grew up on the album that they purchased afterwards. But no one AT ALL can match Audra. A true tour de force. I cry every time I watch it

[@Martin-es8mb]

Carrie Underwood was awesome as Maria never would she imagined being in the classic musical

[@dalehoward3704]

I love this version with Audra McDonald and Carrie Underwood ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@renewableenergytechnologyt7785]

AUDRA MCDONALD! Jeez! The GOAT! Best there ever was. I’m in a puddle of tears all the time I hear her sing! ❤❤

[@romainlefranc3760]

Sublime …des frissons partout ! Quelle voix , quelle présence !

[@larrymartin7479]

Outstanding!!

[@erpollock]

I had no idea that Audra MacDonald could sing operatic repertoire, which this is. She is far better than the movie role. And she gives it more emotion than I've ever seen in this essential role. Who is the Maria standing at first immobile, then she grows into the moment, too. A perfect performance.

[@manuelorozco7760]

If you want more of her, try the 1999 Annie

[@broadwaygodess630]

In the 90s she sang Vieni T’affretta in a production of Masterclass. She has serious operatic chops.

[@ashleydowney1222]

Her version of "If I Loved You" from Carousel is amazing as well.

[@VladSicoe]

What a voice.

[@junebella6392]

What the Heck this woman out did anybody version of this song even the original Version .. no one can hold a candle 🕯️ to this woman Golden theater vocal chords

[@icesk8mike]

Carrie tried so hard not to break character while tearing up

[@queenfan45]

I think she did, but is just in such awe it works perfectly

[@wolfwind1]

A beautiful performance.

[@imy5279]

Well first off, The Sound of Music is definitely one of my top favorites. Secondly, holy moly, i never knew Audra did this. She was magnificent, Absolutely devine! This is now my favorite version of this magnificent musical. I adore Audra, bravo Audra! Someone please tell me if this is on dvd. 👏

[@manuelorozco7760]

Actually it is on DVD yes

[@mamamaria3324]

So beautiful!! I cried. 😭

[@notarookie1]

I thank you for Phantom and everything. You helped me rise from my tomb

[@juergenb.7965]

Did show the film many times as a projectionist at a cinema, always goose flesh when the credits appear and that song

[@laminage]

I live in Canada and when I saw her on a Xmas Special singing in New York, I so wished that I was there. I would have cried like a Baby if I heard her sing to me.

[@onepieceofstardust9194]

I was looking for a clip of this! Thank you!

[@Pearly056]

I love her voice!

[@craigcricket7932]

The original was studio voiced over. Lyp Synct. This woman did it, live. Impressive.

[@francoisbessing]

Correct.

[@amangogna68]

Great musical !

[@jacobhenderson3689]

There is a reason she has 6 Tony Awards. She is in a league all her own. The Michael Jordan of Theater!

[@renewableenergytechnologyt7785]

🙌🎉🙌

[@helpmyspaghettiiseatingme]

I never saw the live production, just the soundtrack and then Audra performing at a concert (video of course), this is the first time seeing this SOM production

[@TheAmadeusXperience]

Audra MacDonald is a treasure 🖤

[@junebella6392]

This song was sung long before Audra was born but Audra was born to sing this song And nobody does it better …..,,

[@craigcricket7932]

Bravo. Great Job. From a man of old Days, that was awesome.

[@GrooveYouVerse]

Holy cow I’m a mess 😭

[@lesserreid954]

Carrie was so real for crying

[@tedharrispuppets]

BRAVO!

[@tiaracousins3307]

Climb every mountain, Search high and low, Follow every byway, Every path you know. Climb every mountain, Ford every stream, Follow every rainbow, 'Till you find your dream. A dream that will need All the love you can give, Every day of your life For as long as you live. Climb every mountain, Ford every stream, Follow every rainbow, Till you find your dream A dream that will need All the love you can give, Every day of your life, For as long as you live. Climb every mountain, Ford every stream, Follow every rainbow, Till you find your dream.

[@fredgwynn8933]

This was the only incredible wonderful thing in Sound of Music live. The rest you can throw away, but this was shot out of the dark as this beautiful couple minutes and it's so moving how this performance gets Carrie Underwood to really feel something. It really was a incredibly special part of an entirely stupid thing.

[@catherinesamarasinghe8790]

Clim every mountain with lyriks

[@PandaMonium92827]

Nobody needed to act in this scene, in the case of the actors who were not supposed to cry....in that case, whoever held back tears successfully through this is a fucking legend.

[@laminage]

It was also Reverend Mother's way of saying "Go get your Man!"

[@kimberlyalessandroni9767]

Fun Fact: Audra McDonald also plays the opera singing wardrobe from the live action Beauty and the Beast.

[@suelicatache6975]

💖💖💖💖💖👏👏👏👏👏

[@petradoots584]

Amazing Audra talent. Wow audra...big fan from japan...unfortunately another Maria should have been chosen for the part

[@Chandra614]

The only performance from this production that actually holds a candle to the film version. Nothing beats Peggy Lee on this song, but Audra McDonald does a pretty impressive job.

[@paulyoung01]

Do you mean Peggy Wood ?

[@k.robertrichardson6779]

@@paulyoung01 Or, for that matter, Margery McKay.

[@mrbroadwaydork]

Audra blows her out of the water actually

[@Chandra614]

@@mrbroadwaydork I don't think so, but to each their own. It's a good performance, regardless.

[@bethsmallwood6972]

Peggy Wood singing voice is Margery McKay who actually dubbed her singing voice in the movie of The Sound of Music and years later on T.V. with Carrie Underwood, Audra McDonald actually sang Climb Every Mountain for the role of the Reverend Mother. To be perfectly honest I LOVED both versions of The Sound of Music 🎶🎵 mainly because I am a fan of The Sound of Music and to this VERY DAY I am in awe with all of the music from The Sound of Music.

[@JohnnyAngel8]

I saw this but I don't recall there being a live audience. Am I remembering correctly?

[@markschildberg1667]

There was no audience for this production

[@manuelorozco7760]

The idea of a live audience wasn’t thought about until Grease

[@ah4760]

The superior merits of the lyrics and music do not need Audra’s overacting. Jumping around like an excited teen. The original cast in the movie cannot be topped.

[@hellojerome]

This video made me subscribe to KZbin Premium

[@katiewilliams5643]

Didn’t like this production at all but I loved this scene in the show

[@ericmaine]

Carrie crying because she can’t sing like Audra

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

Audra MacDonald is a "no-brainer". Carrie Underwood should NOT have been cast in this production. I love Carrie but she was not right for this role.

[@sweeney60]

The whole time watching this I thought, “why didn’t they cast her in South Pacific?” That show would have made so much more sense for her.

[@Rjbaker83]

Audra’s performance saved this movie because up until she sang this song the whole movie was completely boring.

[@n25bast]

I remember watching the ads and wondering why Megan Hilty (who at the time was already working with NBC) wasn't picked instead, or even a new actress getting her big break.

[@Rjbaker83]

@@n25bast she would have been awesome.

[@ericmaine]

Carrie crying because she knows she'll never sing like Audra

[@naldawson7336]

저기에 흑인이 왜?

[@francoisbessing]

Your racist comment is interesting. You've learned nothing from the racism of the West but ignorance.

[@naldawson7336]

@@francoisbessing 물론이지. 난 아시아인이니까 그래서 더 중립적으로 볼수있다네. 흑인이 2차대전 유럽에서 수녀였다고? NONSENSE

[@royalishere3832]

@@naldawson7336 Race is not a big deal during theatre unless that’s the main focus of the story. (Saying this as someone who loves theatre and is black.) That’s like saying why isn’t the entire cast of Hamilton white?

[@johnpickford4222]

1) WHILE I love Audra McDonald’s voice, it is wrong for this role. A more mature mezzo-soprano, like the original Patricia Neway is required. 2) Yes, it is a musical and not all ethnic requirements are maintained BUT an African American would not be heading up an abbey in Salzburg in the late ‘20s when the story actually took place or late ‘30s when the musical and film dramatization take place. And this is not a slight on McDonald’s considerable talent.

[@n25bast]

You know there were Black people in Central Europe before WWII, right?

[@antheiheiant]

Yeah.. No.

[@jacobskinner3522]

It’s unrealistic and damaging to choose not to hire actors of color today in the pursuit of some kind of historical accuracy.

[@MegaScron]

Unless the part requires a certain race for the script, who even cares anymore? The cast always reflects the diversity of the country it is staged in (or lack thereof). If this were performed in Japan, they’d likely all be Japanese. I’d watch Audra play Maria as long as I got to hear her sing this music. Besides, The Sound of Music is a ridiculous dramatization of the actual events. Let’s not pretend the story isn’t just Dad-lands-the-attractive-virginal-nanny, plus Nazis.

[@PaulGoodeK]

Nor would a nun break into song. Nor would a family of ten flee across the Alps when their passports allowed them to take a train to Italy. Just saying.

[@MaiTakeda]

Wait a minute! Why is Audra McDonald, a black woman, playing a nun in pre-WWII Austria when there is no black nun? Never!

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

Look beyond the color of her skin and just listen to her voice. I am happy that production companies and Broadway are thinking beyond boundaries of being politically correct. Example: Hamilton. Kudos to Lin Manuel.

[@MaiTakeda]

@@FLOWERSANDSLOTS Sorry but this interpretation is not for my taste. If the correctness is black or white then it should be black or white. My apologies to Miss McDonald but your not the type to play this part.

[@bsmusicd]

Why did Charlton Heston play Moses in "The 10 Commandments" despite being neither Jewish or Middle Eastern? Why did Elizabeth Taylor play "Cleopatra?" Audra plays Mother Superior because she's a 6-time Tony award winner and one of the best mezzo sopranos on the planet.

[@brianaustin5467]

Strangely, you do not seem to have complained about the predominantly white cast playing the roles of brown people, from the middle east, in Joseph.

[@MaiTakeda]

@@brianaustin5467 True. I didn't criticize the Joseph & His Technicolor Dream Coat cast but what is to complain. It is Muslim but they don't care because it is a Bible story not a Koran. And it is not a "brown" story. It is a Muslim story. There is a difference so don't insult a Muslim.

[@charliedrosario999]

Brashly sung and as dull as Jonathan Morris.

[@francoisbessing]

Well aren't you a fountain of desperation.

[@charliedrosario999]

​@@francoisbessingFountain yourself