I Dreamed A Dream (Lea Salonga) Vocal Analysis and Breakdown

[@daniellaalejandralee3612]

I love lea..she’s just perfect

[@richardfranz3180]

Are we allowed to listen to Lea without crying? I know that I can not.

[@julianhinojosa9695]

Lea Sonlonga does a great job playing Fantine. Difinantly one of the best performances. I will say that my favorite Fantine is Ruthie Henshaw. Her version of "I Dreamed a Dream," for me is unbeatable. Certain spots where she adds rasp to her voice for great effect. Also, when Ruthie and Lea's voices come together at the end of the 10th Annaversary is pure magic. Add in Colm Wilkinson's voice with them and perfection. Great reaction. Love Lea Solonga's voice.

[@bterjung]

Seeing Lea perform this live on Broadway made me "feel" this character for the first time ever. I never connected with Fantine before seeing her do it. Quite simply, she brings an emotional depth to the part that equals her unparalleled vocal talents. I cannot get enough of Lea (or Les Mis for that matter).

[@Rosannasfriend]

Keep in mind that there were 15 years between the time that she sang Eponine and the time that she sang Fontaine. So it makes sense that her voice had aged a little bit.

[@Winsflix]

Great reaction. Passionate AND instructive.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

I appreciate that!

[@LeoDalis-i4m]

Another brilliant review Nick. A gift, indeed, that ‘s worth-sharing, and we all benefit from it!

[@noRthstaR1]

Thanks

[@meredithchandler73]

I absolutely ADORE this performance! The tone, her expressions, but especially her vocal control. Less skilled singers sing the chromatic notes of "shame" and it sounds pushed. Lea sings forcefully but evenly from note to note. Lea may mix more than some other singers, but that's why there isn't screeching! And I agree - you can listen to Lea without watching and get the full emotional impact of the performance as well as hearing beautiful singing.

[@eugenioalegada9769]

She is the first woman of color to be singing on my own and i dream a dream and as a filipino i am so proud of here

[@noRthstaR1]

i really love your analysis every time you give your reaction to a song or performance you are reviewing. i never get tired listening to your reviews. very professional. well done nick!

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

thank you soooo much! And extra thank you for the gift ♥️♥️♥️

[@clement2780]

lyrics are heart breaking

[@johnsonpaul1914]

I have watched a lot of Lea's videos and hav never seen her out of character

[@gaildumbo]

Bravo 👏

[@labellavita12]

how about react to her audition song as Mulan Written in stone. She still sound very much like a Disney princess. She sang this in her concert tour.

[@gawainedelosreyes8937]

Have you checked Lea's 'Via Dolorosa' ?

[@josemelvindejesus1166]

you are perfectly correct

[@labellavita12]

Also her version of Burn from the musical Hamilton that she sang in her London Palladium pls.

[@jcousins4177]

On the happy side listen to Pentatonix with Lea Salonga in Christmas in our hearts

[@sweetmadeensabellina5284]

A true dedicated performer. She has taken such great care of her voice that it has hardly changed, hardly aged. Really, a feat! And the diction, of course. Only few compare!

[@mian015]

Looking forward to more reactions about the songs of Musical, I really like this theme

[@jewelpendleton]

have you heard Dan Vasc, a metal singer performing the gospel song Amazing Grace?

[@suerain5925]

Agree!❤

[@karenbiotec]

Once I sang a medley from Les Mis in a choir, and as a soprano I have trouble with the low notes in "as they tear our hope apart". Will try to follow your tips!

[@wakko701]

agreed!

[@darrylriconalla9023]

Please react to her other covers Beauty and the beast, Colors of the Wind, and also her Audition to Miss Saigon🥺

[@lexsoft3969]

Auww... this makes me want to sing this song with my own (not opera style). Of course, I have to lower the key. You have said "Don't be scared" in your teaching video... so why not trying, right ? 😀

[@nancybraselman6745]

Originated Kim in Miss Saigon when she was just 17.

[@oxoelfoxo]

Requesting your reaction to a Filipino choir singing a standard choral work you know well and have sung before :D

[@clement2780]

which are your favourite singers and where are videos of you singing?

[@clement2780]

how modify vowels yet make words understood

[@bookerthebully5405]

Please react to Lea Salonga singing "The Music of the Night" with Il Divo. Thank you.

[@clement2780]

julie andrews sound of music, mary poppins, fair lady,

[@ismaelramos5381]

Hi Nick, can you react to Morisette Amon’s She Used to be Mine please

[@samueljravestruz4702]

❤❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@clement2780]

oh that face

[@frederiqueboudetfleury]

I love the Daren Criss’s version only guitar violin and his voice ❤

[@aliabatay]

please do comment some filipino singers too...

[@lexsoft3969]

I have sung some songs by Victor Wood and Eddie Peregrina. 😀

[@jeffchampagne5587]

I just searched your video page and I cannot believe that you have never reacted to Shoshana Bean. what a travesty, indeed may I suggest you reacting to her sitting on the stool with the piano, and nothing else accompanying her as she emotes and flawlessly sings she used to be mine.

[@fletcherhc653]

Perfect vessel indeed! Excellent eval!! Please evaluate her other song, this time from a character of an older woman obsessed with love for another person - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJPXhIxpi9eerpYsi=MDOIhBQOIn_SM_4w

[@JersonUy]

YOU ARE THE MOST GOOD LOOKING 👍 💛 ✨️ EVER ... AND THE CUTEST EVER 😍 💕 💗 🤧 💓 💖 😍