E009: Vocal Coach & Songwriter React to the INCREDIBLE Lea Salonga, 4th Impact & Lani Misalucha

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[@indiofamilia]

I love watching you make your reactions, opinion etc.

[@teresitawiebe1489]

BIRIT means when you hit high notes or BELTING

[@JiJinJung7]

Just watched your reaction to Leah Salonga. If you love her voice, please watch and react to pentatonix Chritmas in our hearts featuring Leah Salonga. The song’s original singer & song writer is Jose Mari Chan from the Philippines. Thank you. ❤

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[@pinoyrockingchair]

Lani is the Multiplex Queen. She recorded songs by Streisand, Alanis, Madonna etc-very close to how they sound-sold in Asia as minus-one cassette tapes throughout karaoke’s infancy.

[@2Chua]

Aww. Thanks for the try and the great program this morning!

[@manfromrome7710]

Next time it would be awesome if you react to Lani, Regine, and Jaya singing Whitney's The Greatest Love of All. They are our original Vocal Trinity -- our answer to Whitney, Mariah, and Celine. They were in their prime when they sang that song together. I am confident you are going to love them.

[@leezabell3796]

Gotta do what you got to do. Lani also had few years of residency in Las Vegas.

[@zarkemulgore2935]

Lani's song "Bukas na lang Mamahalin" is a sad love song. Literal translation > "I will lover you tomorrow" (when our hearts our free).

[@meredithchandler73]

The Lea Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go duet was from 2014 - 25th anniversary concert of MISS SAIGON. Lea was 43. Lea singing “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” is from around 2001 when she was 30. Lea sang Fantine in the 25th anniversary concert of LES MIZ in 2010 when she was 39. Lea has the distinction of the only performer to play 2 different roles in the LES MIZ anniversary concerts: Eponine in 1995 and Fantine in 2010. Lea may not have the crazy high range of other singers or the riffs, but her voice is so pure, emotive and beautiful. She doesn’t need vocal gymnastics to move you with her singing. I never get tired of listening to Lea or watching reaction videos! NEVER BORING!

[@KitaBelle23]

Most of what I love about Philipines singers, is they have never done the pouty lips singing, which is so irritating to watch. They open their mouths and SING! It's just marvelous use of their vocals. I love listening and watching them sing.

[@IamyourPrincessFiona]

Lani Misalucha made history as the first Asian to headline a main showroom in Las Vegas performing with Hawaii's premiere showband Society of Seven at the Jubilee Theatre of Bally's Hotel and Casino. Her stint at Bally's ran for 15 months from August 7, 2004, to February 5, 2006, after which she and the Society of Seven moved to the Main Showroom of the Flamingo from August 2006 to April 13, 2008. Her performances there solidified her reputation as a world-class entertainer, drawing audiences with her exceptional vocal range and captivating stage presence.

[@arlenepaseornek3003]

So happy to have seen that show w my parents in Vegas! ❤❤❤

[@fy3845]

Lea Solonga is one of the GOATs! She doesn't get enough acknowledgement of her AMAZING voice! (by the way, she's is ARMY and share's her love of the guys!)

[@leslieyared2244]

Lea made Richard cry 2x😢❤

[@SvMykolas]

Oh my God! Lea Salonga, the Queen of Broadway, and Morissette! My two favourite singers in one show. They are the only vocalists who move me to tears when I listen to them.

[@antoniopagapular7025]

its Rachelle Ann Go

[@SvMykolas]

@@antoniopagapular7025 I didn't mean the "Movie in my mind" performance but the Filipino Fridays show.

[@Mayjuntong1980]

Stupid comment of yours hahahha

[@MaylynTomada]

That's why she is most loved miss Saigon and won Oscar award...🥰🥰🥰

[@tuting1965]

​​@@sethmoran2443mqybe what he mean is the theme song from Disney movie Alladin "A Whole New World" which won an Oscar

[@ajmartin6790]

@@tuting1965I don't think she won the Oscar's for that song. I believe it was the composer who got the award. The award was for the song, not for the singer.

[@meredithchandler73]

@@ajmartin6790Correct - Oscar for Best Song goes to composer and lyricist. I do believe that the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album goes to the producer, composer, lyricist and principal vocalist(s). Weirdly, I have seen conflicting info about whether Lea has 1 or 2 Grammy nominations for being part of musical theater albums.

[@dgirltalks10]

Yes be patient. You'll get to your 19 thousand or 19 million eventually. You're the highlight of my Fridays already!

[@estelmortel5531]

Me too

[@ylanym]

I tend to forget how amazing Lani Misalucha is. The voice quality…really!

[@IamyourPrincessFiona]

December 4 was declared as Lani Misalucha Day in Las Vegas declared by Mayor Goodman to recognize her contribution as the first Asian to headline a main showroom in Las Vegas. Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr. of San Francisco declared August 17.

[@josephinedr]

Why Lea is great...because she relay the story with full emotions in her voice, the small nuances at the right moment plus how her face, her eyes delivers the right amount of reaction.

[@D-BoyUSA]

Sorry I missed your live stream but not sorry you reacted to 4th Impact. They are my go to girl group for harmonies, belting, growls, whistle notes, and smiles galore. Hope you fall in love with them ! They have been singing together as a group since 2001 so its no wonder that they have this incredible blend of their voices. They are currently in the USA pursuing their dreams and recently released their first EP with 5 original songs. These girls were born for the big stage and their future is bright. I hope you will react to more of their music.

[@ashfury2817]

OMG LEAH SALONGA MADE YOU CRY

[@reignzulu7625]

Asia's Nightingale Ms.Lani Misalucha ❤❤❤

[@antoniobalentawak2599]

You started the stream strong with Miss Lani. One of the greats in my humble opinion and one of my faves. She's a class act!

[@shannonferguson5095]

4th Impact is just the best girl group in the world IMO. They brought me to this channel. I just subscribed and am looking forward to more reactions of them. Great episode. Thank you!

[@konekotenshi5594]

Lani Misalucha! 🥰😍💯💯💯

[@mps5960]

Lea Salonga will be back in the UK again this June! We can't wait to see her perform in Cardiff on the 25th! Keep making us proud to be Pinoy, Lea Salonga!

[@buenaacero4029]

Oh my 4th impact is awesome girls, jaw dropping singing 🤗 by the way the first girl mylene was the one rearrange the song, hoping for more 4th impact

[@jovileewilliams6834]

Lea salonga... is my first ever singer idol looking back to my childhood. I've dreamed to be great like her.. ❤❤❤❤ this is beautiful thank you so much!

[@WillTheRealBishPleaseStandUp]

Love Lea. She was my idol growing up. I hoped to do theatre because of her... Sadly, i'm better suited to belting out in the showers than a stage lol. Lea & Pentatonix sang a christmas song together. I suggest you check that out. Not necessarily for a reaction but just for the pleasure of hearing such fine blending of voices 🥰

[@WillTheRealBishPleaseStandUp]

oh, title's christmas in our hearts

[@musicmowi-do9kg]

the lani and morissette no birit challenge is so satisfying and entertaining.. its ridiculous yah you're right thats torture for them 😆 but their soft voice is really eargasm!!🤩😍

[@meld5542]

I have witnessed Lani Misalucha live singing in one of the restaurants in Manila and her voice is just captivating and very soothing to the ear and heart. I LOVE her voice. So rich and beautiful.

[@uniqueone7611]

You'll sure cry when you watch Lea's "Still Hurting" (Rehearsal) performance.

[@terrymorris8607]

Great show, amazing artists. 4th Impact brought me here as a subscriber. Thank you. They would be well worth one of your reaction Wednesdays. They recently released their first US recorded mini album and will have their first US concert in Las Vegas on June 21.

[@wilfredoaying930]

I watch Lani Misaluca here in Mississauga Ontario Canada. On the Philippines Music and Cultural Festival. She was amazing and she was just coming out of accident with her husband.

[@lazybear236]

The bus has been the greatest marketing tool for the Philippines and its singers. Top quality in performance and audio recording

[@terrymorris8607]

That's what I've always thought. Not so much their LA bus. They really messed up the sound on 4th Impact's release of "Distorted". I was surprised they didn't offer a do-over.

[@folksdtv5938]

😢😢😢❤❤❤ Leah Salonga what a Gem 💎

[@ma.kristinanola1631]

Ms Lea's voice is clearer than my future

[@BtsyearJK2025]

I love 4th impact they are so good

[@pinoyrockingchair]

Lani-singer’s singer. She had a Vegas stint & once beat Celine et. al. as a the strip’s entertainer of the year or something. ✌🏽

[@manfromrome7710]

She was the critics' choice for best singer in Vegas.

[@ja_1983]

Lani started as "Multiplex cassette tape" singer then became the "Asia's Nightingale". She sell-out tickets too at Las Vegas. She can do from bass to whistle. I really like her cover of the OST from the movie "Fifth Element". Check out Lanj, Darren Espanto & Jona's Aces Concert where Darren sang Phantom of the Opera too. Check out Lea Salonga & Brad Kane's A Whole New World impromptu recording from their first meeting then 23 years later.

[@westerntrend]

Nice intro guys, Ernie and Bert...👍🤣 I've heard Lani Misalucha is called "The Asia's Nightingale" back when she was a lot younger. And you will be surprised to hear a guy could cover that song in a drinking session exactly like how Lani sung. Check it "A guy sing bukas nalang kita mamahalin drinking session"

[@estelmortel5531]

Lea's brother, Gerard is a musical director & conductor of the Philippines Harmonic Orchestra

[@LeonardoSanchez-sj4zi]

This is my 3rd time watching you guys. I both adore Lanie and Lea so much they are two of my favorite singers ever. 😃

[@aleanahsacar4214]

Lani was trained as a soprano. She's also known as minus one singer because early in her career, she sang the songs you sing in minus one tapes/karaoke. She was a headliner in Vegas for years. She and her husband contracted bacterial meningitis and both became deaf in their right ears.

[@sfidelisg]

Yes. The LEA SALONGA. She really is a great singer and good storyteller. Rachel Ann Go is amazing. When they sang, it still brought tears in my eyes.

[@matangreyna]

The way Ms. Leah sang will bring you along to that story she's singing as if you're a part of that story❤

[@janidol]

You got me choked up to with that last one with Lea Richard! That was very moving. I Love Lea and I love you both too R & J ❤

[@latebloomer2026]

Lea salonga A whole new world

[@genvil4609]

Leah’s delivery is always captivating coz she’s emotionally connected to every song’s she sings. Philippines pride and treasure indeed.

[@zapheneah]

Thanks and Happy Father's Day!

[@LopitoBugarin]

You both are infectious, crying begot me crying, too

[@IamyourPrincessFiona]

Lani Misalucha is often referred to as "Asia's Nightingale" for her beautiful voice and musical prowess. In Las Vegas, she is known as the "Siren of the Strip," showcasing her talent and captivating audiences with her performances. The Las Vegas Review Journal has just hailed Lani as Vegas' Best Singer (staff pick) on its 27th Annual Best of Vegas Poll, inevitably putting her name alongside Celine Dion, who was voted as reader's choice

[@cg.9219]

Lea Salonga’s Miss Saigon audition video and the actual broadway - 🎭 goosebumps!!!! Since she’s part of the original production, you will both love it.

[@rogerlack1008]

Katrina Velarde: LATIN MEDLEY, SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU live from Viva Cafe, IMPERSONATING SINGERS 3 -BURN, MAIKABANG MUNDO, THERES A WINNER IN YOU live from Viva Cafe. You have ti get more into Katrina’s 💼 bag. Thanks guys!

[@francesc213]

Thank you both! I have been enjoying these RVs so much!

[@vhyl50]

My fave Lanie M, she can also do opera❤❤

[@angheldelaguardia8547]

That mixed voice lani did was perfection 👍

[@EdConnelly8247]

Breathtaking vocals. I'd like to know how Lea Solonga has kept her voice so healthy. Broadway can be brutal. Mylene of 4th Impact almost gave up on the arrangement for Never Enough because it was so hard, then she got it in a dream one night.❤👏

[@cdl6953]

May there be more singers like Lea in the future. It would be so nice if there were many as talented as she is.

[@marteelee103]

LEA SALONGA will always be on top of my list followed by Regine Velasquez...We Pinoys are so proud of our amazing artists 🎉🎊👏🏾🇵🇭

[@loen1007]

Love this reaction and the choice of singers and songs. It's just superb, the performances and the reaction.❤️❤️❤️

[@MarcCustodio-gf2tz]

The Philippines has a lot of amazing singers. We love singing and it runs in the blood.

[@cecilepascuaonthego167]

Such a wonderful reactions for our Filipino talents. Advance Happy Father's Day🎉🎉🎉

[@foreighteen7797]

Definitely excited for Mark Michael Garcia and Arnel Pineda. 🙌🙌🙌

[@lunasmom8749]

Love this weeks Filipino Friday! Goosebumps…

[@estelmortel5531]

Love you both. Thanks.

[@rubylee9378]

Have you guys ever seen their, LEAVE THE Door Open, covered by 4th Impact?, Oh it is to die for and sexy as heck. Vocals and harmony are on Beat, it's AWESOME 😎💯

[@rhh.808]

Love 4TH IMPACT. In the X-FACTOR UK audition video where they sang "BANG BANG", this was the most viewed video in ANY X-FACTOR shows around the world with over 192M views and still climbing to this day. In the "NEVER ENOUGH" song, this is the best rendition of this song that I've ever heard anyone do. Their names from left to right are: MYLENE (2nd youngest): She's the vocal arranger of the group and can sing the low to high notes. She's also the comedian of the group. Very funny girl. ALMIRA (oldest): She's the leader and belter of the group. She sings the medium to very high notes, including the whistle note. IRENE (2nd oldest): She's the swagger of the group and sings the low to medium notes. At times, she can sing the high notes as well. She's also the choreographer of the group. CELINA (youngest): She's the rapper of the group and can sing the low to high notes. Like her older sister Almira, she can do the whistle note as well.

[@prossydumlao6549]

Thank you for loving the music of Lea Salonga!

[@CesarMartinez-oc4xm]

Lani Mislucha's song Bukas na lang kita Mamahalin was composed by Ogie Alcacid, Regine's husband. Also a singer,composer,actor. Lani has performed for several years in Las Vegas, same with Martin Nievera.

[@manfromrome7710]

Jimmy Borja composed it. Not Ogie Alcasid.

[@Msb982]

In the Philippines, Regine is the Songbird, Lani is the Nightingale and Jaya is the Queen of Soul

[@manfromrome7710]

And together, they form the Philippines' Vocal Trinity.

[@maryj0anne]

Lani Misalucha - Asia’s Nightingale and Las Vegas Siren of the Strip ❤

[@brankitties]

Lea is a master class

[@jmamye]

Wow its always fun watching you 2. You have the most genuine reactions and comments

[@kimballmiller1634]

4th Impact is the best girl group today they are on tour in the USA now they are in Denver tonight and will be the headliner in las Vegas next weekend.

[@robertcrawford7806]

Love spending Filipino Fridays with you two!😊

[@jnt3105]

Lea salonga will make you feel it 😊

[@ajmartin6790]

I laughed and cried with the both you... Thank you for the expert reaction, analyses and the fun interactions ❤❤❤

[@ckhomphzxspaul8455]

I love how Leah is expressive towards Rachel.🤗

[@joeveroseemberadorgranetin355]

Thanks for 4th impact , more of them please

[@StarburststreamV2]

Richard got his Moriphine today 😅 That no belting challenge must have been torture to both Mori and Lani 🤣 Can't wait for the next Mori wednesday and really hoping you'll react to Mori's whistle challenge on a TV show.

[@mishycruz7303]

Watching this again 😊😅😂.. ilove lea salonga ❤❤❤❤❤ and i love your reactions both of you.. so emotional, right?! We're all crying 😢😢 we feel their emotions in singing. So touching. GOOSEBUMPS!!!!SO PROUD OF THEM. PINOY PRIDE ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@brankitties]

For Lea Wednesday, please include Lea And Michael Ball's duet A Little Fall of Rain from the Les Miz anniversary concert 💗

[@renalex99]

OMG that will drive you to tears!

[@SvMykolas]

Lea ist THE Eponine for sure. I would love you to check out Lea's performance of "Too much for one heart" from Miss Saigon.

[@brankitties]

@@renalex99 I do tear up each time I watch it! 🥹💗

[@WOW-ng8sy]

My 3 favourite female singers from the Phillipines are 1. Mori 2. Lea 3. Lani. All three have similarities with their voices. Clarity, resonance, tonality and power. Absolutely amazing singers!

[@Pearl882]

Thank you so much for including Mark Michael Garcia on your list, the guy is so talented and he can really sing but he is so underrated in PH. God bless

[@mariaantoniasalmingo453]

Filipino talents at its finest I'm Soo proud

[@artbenedictmercader6685]

More of Lea Salonga please!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@DariusPelayo]

Love this whole thing!

[@emyarboleda999]

Just love your Filipino Fridays❤❤❤ always end up watching them 2-4 times. Thanks 🙏 More power…

[@keipagtakhan6476]

More Power to your KZbin channel 💚❤️🧡

[@maleonilavalencia6294]

You can also tryo lani misalucha "La Njghtingale" the return concert.

[@honeyfaustino7974]

No wonder i love your reactions every TGIFF…both of you are amazing …and there so many Filipino singers you will discover as you go along… and everyone is great.. Thank you once again! All the best for you guys!☺️😊😁🇵🇭❤️

[@rommelrogero4419]

It is always an amazing experience to see your reactions and the journey plus the comments. I enjoyed it as always. Thanks Richard and Johnny!🎉❤

[@miguelamacailing8442]

These people that builds Filipino singing industry - lani, regine, martin and Gary - those names will always describe the industry! And we are so proud of them and the rising singers that best describe the talent! 😊

[@stevenclark1038]

Ta-gal-log is the closest I can come to how you pronounce the word Tagalog. A's are pronounced as "ow" or "ah" a lot, like is the word ikaw which is pronounced ee-cow as the letter "I" is pronounced as a long E , I can understand your confusing on how to say Filipino words as I have been trying to learn the language now for going on two years and have not mastered it very well 😂😂 On to the music, 4th Impact brought me to your channel. The first song you played is one of my all time favorites by these ladies and the best I have ever heard this song done and is second only to their cover of it's sister song "This Is Me". It was these two songs that made me the huge fan of these ladies that I am today. Mylene, the sister on the far left is the Vocal Arranger of the group and said that this score was the hardest song she ever had to arrange, I think Mylene did a spledid job of it. The second song "Bang Bang" is kind of what I would call their flagship song, since it put them on the map, so to speak and in fact was my introduction to these ladies back in 2019, where they floored me as well as the audience and judges. I thought the girls were just kids when I first saw them, like 14-16 years of age, but they acyually ranged from 19 to 27 during X-Factor. I would like to introduce you to the girls to you both, if you go to timestamp 1:01:00 looking from left to right we have Mylene, second youngest and Vocal Arranger for the group...Almira, the eldest and Leader of the group, known for her whistle notes...Celina, Youngest and Designated rapper of the group, can also do whistle notes and Irene, second eldest and the "Swagger" of the group, Irene does much of the choreography the group uses. I enjoyed the other artists you featured as well, both are extremely talented. I found one irrefutable truths while checking into Philippines music, it's in every province, it's in every barangay, it's on every corner and in every home, if ever there was a culture built on music, the Philippines has it in spades, I would hazard a guess that for every 10 people in the Philippines, 5 could be major artists, it just blows my mind how many people you could stop on the streets in let's say Manila or Quezon City for instance and give them a piece of music like Never Enough and everyone who said sure, would nail it! Sorry for making such a huge comment, but I find that my passion for Filpino music is at a fevered pitch and there are so many good things to say about the talent there. Thank you for bringing us these lovely artists, take care guys!

[@KatRayE7]

I hope you see another live version of Lani's bukas na lang kita mamahalin from the past too. It will hit different.

[@glori_val]

I like your dynamic. You don't take yourselves seriously. Respect to you both. New to your channel. I'm just here to hear how foreigners find our singers sing! Great job guys. Thank you.

[@kcg.7]

I may miss your live broadcasts but I always look forward to your new reaction vids for Filipino artists and BTS! 😌

[@meredithchandler73]

La-Knee (like “la ti do” in music) Me-Sah-LOU-cha. Tah-GAH-luhg (first two syllables rhyme with “fa” like “fa la la la la” in Deck the Halls.

[@estelmortel5531]

I love all your reactions ❤

[@Marionmarion73]

I enjoyed this so muchhhh! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@estelmortel5531]

Watching again & again. Hope you also react to Kuh Ledesma at wishbus singing, Till I Met You. One of the great singers.

[@jovileewilliams6834]

You guys are so much fun! Loving you already! New subscriber here❤

[@911reymond]

It's fun to watch you react to artist you knew and encounter new ones through duets. And new ones with your favourite artists. Everytime is a discovery. Pleasant discoveries. ❤

[@500Akoni]

don't forget her (Lea) version of Still Hurting - a rehearsal( the Last five years)

[@bettyrichardson1968]

Kindly include Katrina's "Araw Gabi" Lea's " A Little fall of rain" with Micheal Ball and "On my Own" both Les Mis. Mark Michael Garcia "Incomplete". 4th Impact - " Leave the door open" Thank you.