ADAGIO WEEK 1/4: SINGER-SONGWRITER REVIEWS LARA FABIAN - Adagio (English Version)

[@RobertDeMartin]

Andy, first time tuning into you and I'm so glad I did. Of course, Lara is fabulous in this performance and it is so crazy that I believe more people are getting to know her now than 20 years ago when she did this. There is no question she will not be overlooked as one of the greatest singers who has entertained us anymore. Andy, it is very rare that a reactor/reviewer gets credit for a jaw dropping performance but that's exactly what you gave to us. Most of us are music lovers and what is pleasant to our ears tells us the whole story. But, you explained to us what was going on behind Lara's voice to such a degree that I appreciated the full production of the song much more than I ever have. Well done. Most of your audience will probably be aware and have heard most of the artists and their featured songs before and so no need to apologize for the interruptions. There are ways they can find original recordings and listen to them without pauses and then come back to you to find out what just happened !!!!! I will subscribe and look forward to more of your work. Get ready because you soon will be in demand and rightfully so. Many of us will have suggestions about who to react to and may I take this time to offer mine. Angelina Jordan. Thanks again, Andy.

[@andyjonesofficial]

What a lovely start to the day it was to read this, thank you Robert! Lara is so very underrated and it's time that changed. If I can contribute to that, all the better! I'll be putting together a live stream as soon as I hit 1000 subscribers (only 18 to go at time of writing), and I'll be taking requests for my first reactions to do live on that stream. Hope you can join me!

[@byzinski]

In my opinion Lara Fabian > The most beautiful female singing voice in music 🎤🎶👏🏽👏🏽

[@andyjonesofficial]

She's wonderful!

[@alfamilano75]

for me, there's only one person who can bring this song like it should be and that's Lara!

[@andyjonesofficial]

I admit, there are more people whose performances of it I enjoy... but not many!

[@lutdesimpelaere2947]

Lara, the queen of emoting. If you haven’t listened to Je suis malade you’re missing her best performance ever. Also, her version of Caruso is amazing.

[@andyjonesofficial]

I adore both. Je Suis Malade is one of the most emotionally heavy performances I've ever seen by anyone. I love Caruso in general, and I really like her rendition of that, too!

[@kgbcorvette]

Lara is the best female singer ever!!💖💖💖💖

[@evawettergren7492]

Lara Fabian is such a master at expressing emotions in her performances. This and her 'Je suis Malade' are my favourite of hers. I will also look forward to the Dimash Kudaibergen version since he is the reason I at all discovered Lara Fabian. (Dimash is himself a huge fan of Lara...)

[@andyjonesofficial]

Thanks so much! It goes online tomorrow at the same time... Spoiler: I'm a dear too 😉

[@anotheryou218]

Very nice reaction. I think you "get" her in that you recognize how much work went into this number, the dedication to perfection in every detail, the summit-level skill, and the astonishing connection to the emotion of the song all happening at once. She is a complete, polished artist.

[@tirallala1]

👉 Lara Fabian is a wonderful world-famous singer and songwriter. She wrote the lyrics many years ago to this classical baroque melody that cannot be assigned to any particular artist with certainty. Today it is one of the most popular works of “classical music”. The composers Rick Allison, Dave Pickell and Lara Fabian arranged the piece into a pop song. She is a great role model for Dimash Kudaibergen. 🌼🇩🇪

[@andyjonesofficial]

Good summary!

[@DoggieFosters]

Really enjoyed your notes on the orchestration. Fabian's effortless, masterful technique + otherworldly emotive performance skills are stunning. Quite unique in my experience. And her timbre - the only soprano who hits my aural net like liquid velvet. I'd be very interested in your notes on You're Not From Here from this same concert. It's insanely difficult vocally, but she keeps it sounding gentle and easy as pie. I'd be very curious what you make of the orchestration in that. Thanks for your review! 🖖🏽

[@andyjonesofficial]

Many thanks for your kind comment! I'm not sure whether I've seen that song yet, so that might be something for a reaction video - I'm planning to start doing those when I hit 1000 subscribers on KZbin and can activate community features!

[@pacscanadadatabaseservices3711]

@@andyjonesofficial "Your not from here" is in the links I sent you earlier. Cheers!

[@PauloBono1978]

Hello. Good job deconstructing this wonderful song by Lara. It is a different perspective from the countless reactions that exist on KZbin for this song. There are versions of this song by some more or less well-known singers in the music scene, who are not even close to having the degree of mastery that Lara puts into her performance. Lara is in fact a unique singer in the way she sings. Greetings from Portugal.

[@andyjonesofficial]

Thank you Paulo! I have to admit I also really enjoy Dimash's and Floor's versions of the song, but I truly love Lara's performance - she's just exquisite. There are probably lots of other covers that I would not enjoy so much ;-)

[@norvelelandel991]

Amazing analyze, good job, you know your subject.

[@andyjonesofficial]

Thank you!

[@tommylarsson2025]

Interesting analyse! I'm glad that you bring up the drummer that does an excellent job here. So steady in a pretty low tempo with a lot that goes on in the dynamic of the song. The whole orchestra is just class. And with her voice on top, well what can go wrong? Thanks! Great job!

[@jimballard1895]

i have listened to this version many, many rimes and have listed to your review of both the Dimash and Floor versions - i have just subscribed to your channel for this reason ........... your reviews are very technical ( i, on the other hand, am not and listen with my emotions ) and i now can see more clearly why my emotions are what they are and your diction is to my ears perfection. all that bein said i will add this opinion -- Lara has an extraordinarily pleasing and warm voice which seems to include the listener in the emotional journey she sets out on with each one she performs - i feel that journey along with her. Both Dimash and Floor are amazing singers and both have multiple slots in my many playlists bit neither takes you along with them but rather showcase their abilities ...... their voices do not have, for me anyway, the warmth of Lara. i look forward to more from you . thank you for your time

[@andyjonesofficial]

Thank you for taking the time to listen!

[@maryscottoconnor9711]

I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve actually LISTENED to the entire commentary in a reaction video. I have a feeling that’s about to change.

[@maryscottoconnor9711]

(I’m subscribing and binging, in other words. In case my meaning was obscured.)

[@Rackelhane]

Respekt! You really know what you are talking about. And Lara..she is just amazing..world class and better 😃

[@andreu6502]

Salut Andy, Lara est de loin une des plus grandes sinon la plus grande vocaliste féminine car en plus d'avoir une exellente voix,elle chante en plusieurs langues et peu peuvent le faire à ce niveau (comprehension,parfaite prononciation des mots), "Caruso" "Perdere l'amore" en italien et "Adagio" aussi, en anglais "broken vow" "you're not from here" de ce même concert "je suis malade" en français et aussi un duo avec Johnny halidays "requiem pour un fou" au stade de france, et une autre moins connu à l'international "tu es mon autre" en concert live avec Mauranne et Lalane à la guitarre un trio sublime, en espagnol "Quedate" "llora" "sin ti etc etc . C'est un plaisir de voir des anglophones s'intérésser à cette très très grande interprète sous-estimée surtout aux USA car connu en russie,elle a avec Igor Krutoy fait un album (mademoiselle Zhivago) musique Igor et paroles Lara si je ne me trompe pas. C'est une artiste complète, chant ,composition,interprétation et çà en plusieurs langues,bonne continuation à toi,un salut du sud de la france,André

[@andyjonesofficial]

Salut André! I have a lot more to discover from Lara, and I look forward to it! My best wishes from Germany (I'm a Brit but I moved here 15 years ago)!

[@andreu6502]

@@andyjonesofficial Andy je te laisse découvrir cette fabuleuse artiste car se n'est pas une chanteuse, c'est de la musique a elle toute seule, j'oubliais,il y a un duo virtuel de Lara et Dimash sur la chanson "know" qui a été fait les deux interprétations ont plusieurs années d'écart mais ça vaut le détour,bonne continuation à toi ,je m'abonne!!!

[@andyjonesofficial]

@@andreu6502 I will look into that - thank you!

[@ardentynekent2099]

As a lyricist, I just want to mention that Lara making scansion in five different languages requires skill, a love of words and time. I have never heard a flaw or a bad translation when she changes languages. It's quite difficult. My mother did English translations for Aznavour. A lot of poetry and effort. Thanks, Andy, for thoughtful analyses.

[@jamesmarshall7756]

Que d'émotions à écouter Lara ... incredible

[@brigittebos6384]

If you want émotions watch her amazing way of singing je suis malade (with English subtitle), Broken vow (written by her), you are not from here,. All these songs in the same concert From Lara with Love. She is a singer and a performer. Everytime she sing she live the lyrics. Je suis malade in these concert is her masterpiece. You can also react to the songs Perdere l'amore, Caruso (with English subtitle).

[@andyjonesofficial]

I know Je Suis Malade (SO emotional!) and of course Caruso - love it! I'll certainly look into the others, thank you!

[@diegoshepherd3464]

Great reaction of a wonderful performance. First time watching you. Thanks for the reaction. Check out her live version of Je Suis Malade.

[@jokecokula7391]

Can't decide which version is better-English or Italian one. Love both. Think that in Italian version the emotions are more to feel. Goosebumps every time.....

[@andyjonesofficial]

The great thing is you don't have to decide! Enjoy both, listen to whichever you're in the mood for!... I've found that works perfectly

[@gerryweed7697]

New Subscriber 😎👍 i'm from Quebec . She started her career in Quebec. she was quite a discovery .. 👍

[@dorisfajardo3164]

POR FIN LE ESTAN RECONOVIENFO Q LARA FABIAN ES Y SERA LA MEJOR CANTANTE DEL MUNDO DIJE Y DIRE, POR DNCIMA DE LARA, LARA Y EL CIELO. TE LO MERECES ERES UNICA, GRACIAS A DIOS POR TU EXISTENCIA. FELICITACIONES.

[@elgynalien]

A different approach, attentive listening, what an interesting reaction. I do not know if you will eventually continue to react to Lara Fabian but I would like to hear your sharp criticisms. I am not making a list because it would be too long yet each of its interpretations is masterfully breathtaking. Take care of yourself. Dimash is vocally at the top of Mount Everest however Lara is a whole which the latter is still now devoid of.

[@andyjonesofficial]

Molto grazie, Gaetano! I'm actually trying to decide which particular Italian performance to take for my review of that version, so if you have a suggestion on that I'd be really interested! And if there are other performances you'd like to see reviewed, please do link them, even if it's just the starting point on the list!

[@TheGewurtz]

Hello you must lisent " predendere lamore " or " caruso" too masterpiece

[@andyjonesofficial]

@@TheGewurtz I LOVE Caruso!

[@elgynalien]

@@andyjonesofficial yes " caruso" " perdere l'amore ", " extrait de yentl", " requiem pour un fou ", " i guess i love you" , " je t'aime encore", " mademoiselle hyde " and so so many more are masterpieces really really...

[@jorgecoy71]

LARA FABIÁN ES MI CANTANTE FAVORITA, ES LA MEJOR CANTANTE DEL MUNDO. GRACIAS POR TU ANÁLISIS Y REACCION. UN ABRAZO DESDE COLOMBIA 😇😇💞💞💥

[@andyjonesofficial]

Muchas gracias! 🤩

[@C16i100]

you are just the man to analyse a song, I'm really impressed by your musical knowledge, keep at it my man, you'll be at the top in no time.

[@Mike-James]

That last breath, had so much intention.

[@gregoikonomakou136]

Wow!!I had never analyzed all that sense with words!!only felt it...interesting listening to you,my friend!!👍 greetings from Greece!!

[@PlateformeHorizon25]

Brilliant analyse. You deserve more subscribers.

[@rogeliocisnerosfranco2132]

Excellent, you did a great analysis

[@andyjonesofficial]

Thank you Rogelio!

[@Rafael-qi9bt]

This is my favorite version ❤

[@Tica..77]

LOVE ... Ty Andy! This will always be my Fav ... what can I say I’m a purist ;-) 👄🇺🇸

[@heleneflache1839]

Hallo Sie sind der erste der das Lied so zerlegt hat und erklärt, finde ich super. Vorab für mich ist die Version von Lara die schönste.Ich habe sie leider erst vor ca. zwei Jahren entdeckt. Und mir alles angesehen was ich finden konnte, Sie ist einfach fantastisch. Was ich schade finde immer diese vergleiche mit Celine Dion und wer besser ist. Ich habe Celine auch schon live gesehen und es war fantastisch. Ich hoffe das ich irgendwan in den Genuss komme Lara Live zu sehen. Ich hoffe sie machen noch mehr Vidios von Lara Fabian.

[@andyjonesofficial]

Lieben Dank! Ich war auch sehr traurig als ich meine Karten für ihr Konzert in Frankreich letztes Jahr leider nicht wahrnehmen konnte. Aber hoffentlich ergibt sich eine Gelegenheit, das nachzuholen! Sicherlich wird das nicht mein letztes Video über Lara sein! Denken Sie dran, das Kanal zu abonnieren, dann bekommen Sie das mit!

[@magaliehadjisotiri9255]

The best so far.

[@andreu6502]

Salut andy, j'avais oublier de te dire que l'Adagio que Lara exécute en anglais et italien a été écrite et ré-adapter par elle même (pop-rock je pense?), la musique est de Tomaso Albinoni (Musique classique ou lyrique j'ai un doute de 1671).Pour ce qui est de la compréhension des mots quelle prononce : en français,anglais,italien, espagnol c'est du grand art (masterclass) et dans pleins d'autres (environ chanter en 12 langues) et toujours avec cette volonté de satisfaire ceux qui l'écoutent ,elle a était sous-estimée,parfois même moquer mais c'est une grande interprète,compositeur et musicienne,çà mérite le plus grand respect que l'on aime ou pas,bonne continuation à toi,André

[@andyjonesofficial]

Merci beaucoup, André! I remember talking about Albinoni in one of my Adagio videos but can't remember which one... And Lara deserves EVERY respect!

[@StoptheInsanityofRegressivism]

Sarah Brightman sang "Adagio" with completely different lyrics. It's called "Anytime, Anywhere" and was released on her album "Eden" in 1998. Would love to see you react to her version. It's equally as wonderful as Lara and Dimash did. I think that's a testament to the beauty of Albinoni's original composition!

[@Love_Lara]

Interesting review thank you! For me, Lara's Adagio will always be a standard. Italian version is more emotional and her Italian is perfect because she is part Italian.

[@andyjonesofficial]

I'm trying to decide right now which of her Italian performances to review. Sadly there aren't so many with good quality online!

[@andyjonesofficial]

@Fedor Ivanov The first two are the ones I had found and I'm considering looking at them in a double review since the performances are 20 years apart!

[@andyjonesofficial]

@Fedor Ivanov Ahh true - I think I might have mixed up Firenze and Sanremo!

[@sharpturns5558]

I have all sorts of opinions on each of the versions you're reviewing. The Canadian Tenors also have a beautiful version of Adagio.

[@christinaalgate4899]

I loved both versions with Lara and Floor

[@gerryweed7697]

She wrote this song .. 😎👍

[@andyjonesofficial]

Co-wrote with her producers... And of course the music is by Albinoni :-)

[@gerryweed7697]

@@andyjonesofficial 😎👍

[@MrSoulshock44]

Brilliant

[@fendifendi1472]

Love yr comment. Y r an expert.

[@andyjonesofficial]

Thanks very much!

[@arlenevertudazo3178]

Try reacting/ reviewing the Adagio version of Ms Julie Anne San Jose from the Philippines during Julie sings the Divas. You would also love it.

[@ceyhunerenugur]

Lara is best. I know dimash version and ı know floor jansen version.firstly Lara is writer this song and she give us all emotion. Ok dimash going to high note but song is not only high note. Music is not only high note. Music is mean emotion and Lara give us that. Lara dont work to specially look Im going that note or look ı have this range. she is living.Sometimes it's better to give everything in dose.Dimash voice yes amazing but ı think he mustn't sing every song go high note and than come deep note go come go come is tiring.

[@paolofrignani2211]

Ma dove troverà il fiato per fare quegli acuti ???

[@bukanorgsuci3621]

She never fails to give a soul in every song she sing...I love her so much. Anyway I think you should react to James blunt "monsters" too. It was a good song to react.👍

[@andyjonesofficial]

Ohhh, Monsters... that's one I've been really reluctant to watch since I heard James talk about it in an interview (Sodajerker). I lost my father suddenly 11 years ago and it sounds like the goodbye he and I were never able to have. Let me get comfortable making reactions in the near future and maybe I'll be ready for it then!

[@bukanorgsuci3621]

@@andyjonesofficial can't hardly wait...👍

[@dominiquejansen9525]

lara est italo.belge vit au canada et chante en 10 langes differentes

[@maryscottoconnor9711]

I haven’t found it on your list… so if you haven’t watched her Yentl medley… you’re missing one of the greatest live performances of all time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKjVg2x8msdjock

[@fabriziomateo34]

Magnifique...react " to love again" same live session

[@ginettehuneault2848]

Un orchestre du Québec.

[@brendaveselich3086]

Angelina Jordan !! Audition for NGT with Gloomy Sunday. She was 7 and she won the show !

[@andyjonesofficial]

Thank you Brenda! I don't know her... I have to admit as a musician dad of three, I struggle a little with small children being placed in these settings. But let me look into her and maybe I'll be persuaded!

[@brendaveselich3086]

@Fedor Ivanov WOOHOO!!!

[@samboman40]

hello, maybe could you, also, react on laura bretan' version

[@andyjonesofficial]

Not a name I know but maybe that's something for a reaction video when I start doing them!

[@joergcruel7625]

Please include also the italian version of Giulia Falcone below

[@andyjonesofficial]

I don't know this name! Do you have a link for me?

[@joergcruel7625]

sure kzbin.info/aero/PLGr5gGwU548HLO9pRU32piV5OTSu062JL

[@joergcruel7625]

@@andyjonesofficial so what did you think?

[@andyjonesofficial]

@@joergcruel7625 I've not looked yet because I thought it might be good material for a reaction rather than a review. I'll be announcing a live stream for next week so depending on who's in the room - ;-) - that could be an option to include!

[@joergcruel7625]

@@andyjonesofficial Great. If I can I will be there....thanx

[@efraimisidro8004]

Then react to JULIE ANNE SAN JOSE'S COVER 'ADAGIO'.

[@sharascarlethurtadogarcia3654]

Ojalá y puedas reaccionar a Dimash Kudaibergen ADAGIO

[@andyjonesofficial]

It's coming today!

[@ursula1893]

Hola! So.... I'm enjoying your reviews - this one included. However - I've heard Lara sing several versions of Adagio...performances, I should say. While this one is good - it is not her best - IMHO. Or maybe it's just not my preference. I just think it's overly dramatic - her movements, I mean. Her voice is, as always, - fantastic. I'm even thinking I don't care for this arrangement. Maybe that's what's put the fly in the ointment- for me - this particular arrangement. 🤔

[@andyjonesofficial]

So which one IS the best? :-)

[@ursula1893]

@@andyjonesofficial - 11 years ago....World Music Awards comes close. But there is one before that. From the 90's I think. I couldn't find on YT.

[@concepcionbautista887]

From the Philippines. Is it possible for you to react on the rendition of that song Adagio by Julie Anne San Jose? It's the English version. The best video is by Danny Tan. Thank you very much in anticipation of the favor you could give.

[@andyjonesofficial]

Hi there! If you can join my live stream tomorrow and request it in the live chat, there's a chance I might be able to fit it in!

[@donald1379]

Not to be rube but this Laras song...no one can sing it better

[@lelemaruhi3029]

Nice review, reaction and comments. But too much with the talking (3min15) at the beginning. I like to see the body langage and the face reaction when someone reacts to an artist performance and of course listen to the singer than the speech all along. It's better to wait until the end to react. Thank you!

[@rowenn1729]

Please react to Mylène Farmer

[@andyjonesofficial]

Heard the name, never heard the voice! I'll move from review videos into reaction videos (including some live ones on streams) as soon as I hit 1000 subs here on KZbin! So follow the channel to get me there faster! ;-)

[@rowenn1729]

@@andyjonesofficial thank you, hope you will reach the 1000 soon 😀

[@rowenn1729]

@@andyjonesofficial great 1000 subs yet 😄

[@andyjonesofficial]

@@rowenn1729 Yes! Made it! Just waiting for the community features to be activated on KZbin so I can make announcements about the first stream!

[@rowenn1729]

@@andyjonesofficial 🤗🤗🤗

[@marlibricker3123]

Sorry. Way too much talk..not enough Lara...

[@rosasoc3982]

YOU TALK TOO MUCH☹️☹️☹️

[@andyjonesofficial]

YOU WRITE IN CAPS!