Lara Fabian - Caruso | Reaction | AN OPERA WITH A TWIST

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you @PBWaWa, @DAlex33, @Royal_BLT, @PBWaWa for suggesting this performance! I hope you enjoy it. 😊

[@ericsicard910]

Oh and by the way Lara has been trained as an opera soprano during 10 years at Brussels Royal Conservatory and continues to be trained 2 hours a day in the same way. She only moved to pop because she is first and foremost a songwriter.

[@AleksReacts]

It has certainly paid off.

[@vitorcosta2721]

Como seres humanos a fossa semelhança é incrível...!

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you for the comment! @raquelra5878 In this case I am asking for help. Google is translating this as "As human beings the similarity is incredible...!" which I don't think is what @vitorcosta2721 meant. Could you please translate this comment for me as a non-AI entity? 😊

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 Not just a song, but a Performance ! Even the composer said that this was the best version ! Lara is a trained Lyric soprano and all she needed was a Pianist and a Pianoforte ! 🇨🇦

[@AleksReacts]

This is an amazing version. Officially one of my two favorites since I heard it!

[@alfa757]

Ma chi ?!? Quando ?!? Perché vi inventate delle storie???? Questa canzone è di Lucio Dalla!!! Molto molto molto meglio l'originale!!! Ha più passione e dolore nella voce quella VERA!!!!

[@jakesmith5278]

Never seen a better performer in all my 45+ years.

[@LouismarieBelanger]

Her mother was sicilian and her father was belgian. So she has two native languages. She's fluent in spanish and english. Sings in twelve languages in all.

[@AleksReacts]

She is impressive in more ways than one.

[@LouismarieBelanger]

@@AleksReacts Indeed.

[@robertvanruyssevelt7159]

She is also fluent in French and Italian

[@guymarcbravoso1341]

The magician of our pain and suffering Lara, you are the voice, the songwriter and composer of the 21st century. Not sufficiently recognised as such We the Fans must shout it out loud.

[@AleksReacts]

You are so right, towards the end of the video she almost brought me to tears.

[@alfa757]

Ma quale compositrice?!? Questa è di Lucio Dalla!!!! Ascoltate l'originale e non le copie....

[@danielakeller7532]

@@alfa757 We know that's Lucio Dalla's song. Lara rarely sings cover versions because she writes most of the songs herself.

[@AleksReacts]

I understand the national pride in music and again, agree with you that the original should be heard, known and respected. Believe me when I say what Italian artists bring, such as Lucio Dalla as well as Caruso who inspired the song is not forgotten and overlooked. Educated people to this day know many canzoni Italiane and even the genre known in my country as "kancona" is very well known. Be proud of Italy - without Dalla, there would not be such an amazing rendition of Lara's either.

[@lusciniamagna7032]

​@@alfa757 Ciao, perché prima di fare commenti affrettati non guardi meglio il video e all'inizio è anche stato menzionato LUCIO DALLA e per quanto riguarda la performance di LARA anche LUCIO a suo tempo ha ringraziato LARA per avere fatto la migliore cover della sua canzone. Ciao.

[@ericsicard910]

Caruso, is an italian song, written, composed and performed in 1986 by Lucio Dalla as a tribute to Enrico Caruso, the most famous tenor of his time (late 19th / early 20th century). He was the first global singing superstar. The story is about the last days of Enrico Caruso, he knows he is dying, and he is remembering all his career on stage and telling his much younger wife how much he loves her. It has very quickly become a classic of italia music and the biggest names have covered it (Julio Iglesias, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, …. and of course Luciano Pavarotti). Even Metallica covered it But for many, Lara's version from the concert From Lara With Love 2000 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIGVfKGCmtKHbZo is the best ever, as she was able, with her unique ability to convey the emotions of a song, to reveal the real sad story written by Lucio Dalla. I was told that Lucio Dalla himself, after hearing this performance, said that she made it her song and this is the best version he has heard from it. For Lara, this song is really important as this is a kind of anthem for Italy, and she is so much connected to this country. She spent the first few years of her life there with her sicilian mother and grandma. Italian is her first native language. Her husband is also sicilian. She also has been living there for the past few months since the end of 2022.

[@AleksReacts]

I know this song well and the story behind it. Even though I do not even speak Italian, I almost know the words by heart. I have also heard many covers, including Metallica's whose fan I've been since I was 12 (yes, I am indeed a fan of Metallica even though I love classical music too). I wasn't sure if her mother or her father were Sicilian, so thank you for sharing that with me.

[@ericsicard910]

@@AleksReacts Lara is an interesting mix of culture: - mother side: mother, grandma are sicilian. Grandpa is american (born in NYC then raised in Detroit) - father side: father is belgian- flemish but lives on the french side, grandma is dutch - her husband is sicilian - her ex and father of her daughter is french - one of her aunt is spanish - quebec is the place she calls home, along with Sicilia, having started her career there and being in love with the peop’e there. She has been granted Canadian citizenship in the mid 90s. She is a language genius, write songs in 4, speaks or understand even more and has sung in 13 languages.

[@raquelra5878]

😍 Lara THE VOICE Fabian 😍 Thanks for reacting to her again! ❤️

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you for watching it.

[@raquelra5878]

@@AleksReacts You should react to her singing Perdere L’amore from this same concert. And if you’re really interested in Lara, you should definitely check out her “En toute Intimité” concert. It’s an acoustic show and the whole thing is utterly mesmerising, to say the least. If you’re not in love with her already, you’ll certainly fall for her artistry after watching it. You can find it here on YT.

[@raquelra5878]

@@AleksReactsYou should react to “Perdere L’Amore” from this same concert. And if you’re really interested in Lara, you should definitely check out her “En toute Intimité” concert. It’s an acoustic show and the whole thing is utterly mesmerising! If you’re not in love with her already, you’ll certainly fall for her artistry after watching it. You can find it here on YT.

[@lizatsurkan4323]

No that’s Whitney and rightly so

[@guymarcbravoso1341]

I loved the woman in her 30 year with her intensity and her vocal performances. I loved the 40 year old with her willingness to discover many different musical styles, always with a fabulous voice. And I love the woman in her 50s who has managed to preserve her voice through hard work, adapting to the evolution of her voice while retaining that little bit of enthusiasm and complicity that makes us melt. I will love you forever and ever Even if you start rap 🥵 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danielakeller7532]

I feel like you, great words.

[@RobertDeMartin]

Aleks, besides being a wonderful singer she is a great storyteller. The emotion she puts into a song through her voice and her body language is captivating and put it all together and we have an artist who thrills her audiences when they hear her sing. If you listen to more of her she had some Concerts around the turn of the Century and everything she sang was unbelievably wonderful and beautiful. This was taken from one of those Concerts. You were very moved by Lara and I am so happy for you that you had the opportunity to listen to her sing 'for you'.

[@AleksReacts]

Aha! Gotcha! 😁 Your comment tells me you did not watch until the end or that you haven't seen the other video that I posted (Je suis malade). We certainly agree, because I said pretty much the same things you said related to her performance. I am not the youngest person in history, so I talk a little slower and it's not scripted, so I actually think while recording, but if you find the patience to wade through my ramblings, you might find we are of a very similar mind. 😊 Thank you so much for kind words. I am happy I got to listen to her too.

[@RobertDeMartin]

@@AleksReacts This was my fist listen to you. Yes, Je suis malade was fantastic. I can only imagine your reaction to that. I will find it and give it a listen. I just subscribed. Tell me, have you been listening to Patricia Janeckova? If we are of similar mind I know you will love her or, if you have discovered her already you know exactly what I mean.

[@AleksReacts]

I can say with certainty that I have never heard anything by Patricia Janeckova. I have now added her to the list for future reactions. It seems we are of similar taste, so I will be sure to find at least one of her performances.

[@gerardadegroof]

I love Lara

[@AleksReacts]

You and I both.

[@davidscroggins7728]

I love Lara. More please

[@AleksReacts]

Hehe! There will be more 😉

[@MartinWeng]

Love Lara ❤ Love from Denmark ❤

[@AleksReacts]

At this point, I think I do too. 🤍 Love to Denmark! ❤

[@jamesp7709]

Loved your reaction. Would love to see you react to Lara singing "Perdere L'amore" from the same concert.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much for the compliment! The song is already in queue, but I've added your request as well. 😊

[@charbelgebrael]

Lara❤

[@jedroueche8161]

Broken Vow and Adagio from the same concert are a must. Actually, all the songs from this concert are a must listen.

[@AleksReacts]

Already on the list. 😊

[@ericsicard910]

@@AleksReactsyes this concert is legendary, packed with masterpieces. But it is even not the preferred concert by her and her fanbase (it’s En Toute Intimité, in Paris - 2003). And the Pure 1997 concert in Montréal is also stellar.

[@AleksReacts]

I'll try to react to varied performances. Patience, my friend, patience. 😉❤

[@ericsicard910]

@@AleksReacts no issue for me, I love them all 😀 I was just trying to mention there are many gems outside of the From Lara With Love concert.

[@AleksReacts]

I've been listening to music since I was born and have been very prone to reacting to it with my parents, friends, generally people around me in real life. I'm sure I will be doing that for the rest of my life, hopefully some of it on here. I certainly do not mind being pointed towards musical gems. 😊 You have been wonderful to me as well, sharing your knowledge and even helping out with other commentators. Any comment from you is welcome!

[@alexandermadrigal1540]

Linda reacción! Saludos desde Costa Rica! Hermosa canción e interpretación increíble de Lara Fabián, la mejor cantante e intérprete del mundo entero, la voz de cristal más bella y perfecta que existe,no se puede cantar e interpretar esta pieza de una mejor manera, no existe, única y sin comparación alguna! Gracias!

[@AleksReacts]

¡Muchas gracias! ¡Me encanta escuchar comentarios de todas partes del mundo! La buena música nos conecta a todos. Forgive my Google translate Spanish, I don't speak it, but it does seem it's conveying my thoughts correctly.

[@franciscouderq1100]

This story singer and talented stage artist has no matter the language she sings has a perfect diction and that is rare and precious. Bravo

[@ralphmellor1909]

🎼✅You really are such a good reactor. You understand the interplay between a song, the gaps between lyrics, and your commentary. You pause the video appropriately, or speak without pausing but skillfully speaking, and vocalize (nonwords), as if part of the music. Your tonality, choice of words, insights (many new to me). What you bring to the experience, it's all so pleasing. I appreciate all reactors who are sincere, but few have your gifts. 💚

[@AleksReacts]

You could not have paid me a nicer compliment! You've made me feel very much appreciated. Thank you kindly. ❤ It is a true pleasure to do these reactions. I am glad it shows/comes through in the videos, and even more happy about the wonderful comment section. The appreciation is truly mutual! This would not have lasted long had not you and almost everyone else been so kind to me.

[@ildefonsobenitez6624]

Superbe interprétation d'une des plus belles voix féminines de la chanson !

[@AleksReacts]

C’est un chef-d’œuvre en effet et avec une merveilleuse émotion et une technique parfaite! Merci d’avoir pris le temps de voir ma réaction.

[@mikehigbee2320]

It's not fair to be so beautiful AND talented.

[@AleksReacts]

Yeah, not fair to the rest of the world...

[@wkuntjoro6130]

This is an amazing song, and many great singer such as Pavarotti, Josh Groban, and Lucio Dalla had sung this song beautifully. Somehow, Lara's version touched me most. Not saying others are not amazing, only that I found Lara's Caruso felt so special for me.

[@AleksReacts]

For me, Pavarotti and Lara both evoke very strong emotions, so I understand what you mean.

[@michaellahoud14]

Lara is The Queen of Resonance and vowel coordination. She is The Ring. The perfect singer.

[@YvesGagnon-mm8pd]

belle analyse et belle réaction merci

[@AleksReacts]

Merci pour votre commentaire

[@ericsicard910]

Lara is still delivering it perfectly. This is from last week in London, Royal Albert Hall, with Hauser at the cello: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWe9cqqNdrJnpLcsi=BsVjicFIdb3sHr9Y

[@DAlex33]

Another wonderful reaction! When you are in the mood for more Lara, maybe you'll consider reacting to “Perdere l'amore” (singing in Italian, English subtitles) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5TQmXacfZ6CnLMsi=ZE2sEqrCLjyV1Ude Any song from that glorious concert “From Lara With Love” 🏆 would be great. Of course, Lara has a long career with many great achievements and special moments, but that concert was just something truly… something else! Thank you.

[@danielakeller7532]

Yes, it's great, but Lara's real masterpiece is „En toute intimité“ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH6rqqBqg5mIjtE It’s Lara's favorite concert and also for most of her fans.

[@AleksReacts]

Another wonderful comment, Alex! Thank you so much!

[@mirthepeeters65]

Perdere l'amore is also a song she sings thaf you ll love. A reaction to that one is highly appreciated. Ty!

[@AleksReacts]

Added to queue, of course. Also requested frequently, so it will come up relatively soon.

[@silviasilvia1024]

AleksReacts, excelentes tus análisis de los cantantes. Y por fin, encontrar una persona anglófona, que pronuncia bien los nombres de las canciones en francés y en italiano. Gracias !!!!

[@AleksReacts]

¡Muchas gracias! Me alegra que te haya gustado. English is not my first language. That might explain why the pronunciation of French and Italian is kind of possible. 😉

[@user-in4gv9du5v]

I love Pavarotti, Caruso, But I love Lara's version better. She not only sings it. She performed it. I felt like I was at the Opera

[@AleksReacts]

I might be emotionally attached to Pavarotti's version over the years, so they're tied for me. Both perfect, each in their own way.

[@karik7959]

Thanks for the next song : Adagio

[@AleksReacts]

Added to queue. Not sure if it's next, but soon.

[@karik7959]

@@AleksReacts Thanks a lot, from France. The best interpretation for me is in the Concert " With Love 2000"

[@AleksReacts]

Merci France ! C'est un véritable plaisir de lire les commentaires sur mes réactions de la part de personnes du monde entier. Adagio will be next and I plan to react to that particular version as well. It has been recommended quite a few times.

[@robertsirois8341]

She is amazing. She still kills this song today

[@MiguelTorres-bc7qe]

Hola excelente video y reacción, realmente ella una cantante e intérprete que roza la perfección, sencillamente maravillosa. NOTA: aunque entendí casi todo lo que dijo, active sus subtítulos, por favor

[@AleksReacts]

Honestly, I still need to figure out how it's done. When I do, I'll implement it on all the videos. ¡Muchas gracias!

[@AleksReacts]

I think I turned the automatic subtitles on for all the videos now. Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention!

[@MiguelTorres-bc7qe]

@@AleksReacts Que bueno, se agradece.

[@AleksReacts]

You actually helped me out here, so thank YOU! 😊

[@jonnyalmeida3334]

Ópera e Fala Fabian são o que há de melhor em música cantada, em minha pobre opinião!

[@AleksReacts]

Obrigado pela sua reação, a primeira em português! She is wonderful, is she not?

[@jonnyalmeida3334]

@@AleksReacts , wonderful is a poor word to describe Lara!!

[@Alexsam9506]

❤

[@195516Z]

Pavarotti remains my favorite version but Lara's version has a passion you can't escape. And, apropos of nothing in particular, you have a beautiful speaking voice yourself!

[@AleksReacts]

I think I rank Pavarotti number 1, but now Lara shares it with him. Thank you for the compliment!

[@lillm6874]

👍😍😍❤️❤️❤️

[@priscilliayard6375]

❤🙏🇸🇷🇨🇼🇨🇼🙏🇳🇱

[@AleksReacts]

Greetings to Suriname, Curaçao and the Netherlands! ❤❤❤

[@guymarcbravoso1341]

You Americans have missed out on the best singer-songwriter of the early 21th century. I'm sorry for you

[@danielakeller7532]

That's true, but they can still make up for it. She is still active and everyone who has been to her concerts last month, has said that she is better than ever. Just look at this Adagio climax kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIPVYn2opNSpgcksi=2nIqHRitq7VyfuDP

[@AleksReacts]

Your comment made me smile. Thank you for the compliment - I did not think my English could be mistaken for American. I am from Eastern Europe, actually. 😉

[@lizatsurkan4323]

We didn’t miss out on anything thank you

[@raquelra5878]

@@danielakeller7532Yup! They still have time. Actually, maybe I’m being selfish, but I’m happy that Lara didn’t sell her soul and artistic integrity to those sharks back in the day. Just look what happened to their proclaimed “vocal trinity”. Whitney was literally vocally and personally destroyed by the industry. Céline spent her last healthy years ruining her voice in Vegas. And, Mariah, the poor woman, was swallowed by her own ego… Lara is happy and healthy, singing only what she loves alongside great orchestras. Her voice very much preserved. She’s touring through Europe now and just a week ago performed alongside Hauser at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and it was a triumph! 🙌🏻

[@danielakeller7532]

@@raquelra5878 Yes exactly, i totally agree with you in everything you say here. Btw, for people from the US who would like to see Lara live, from the 7th to the 18th. June she gives eight concerts in Canada.

[@xerezjg52]

I agree with@DAlex33, Lara sings that Italian classic with incredible intensity and passion! Mademoiselle Hyde with Igor Krutoy in Russia (kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4OsgHyfi7Gof80) is a great insight into some newer material (2016) and that link from the concert will also showcase a beautiful song she sings in Russian. Love your reaction videos, thank you we love our Lara❤!

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much for both your kind words and your suggestion! The list is huge by now, but I am adding to it.

[@oktopuce6760]

nice

[@AleksReacts]

Thanks

[@rlew49ers]

This performance is from her PBS concert "From Lara with Love (1999)", the same concert as your pervious reaction. When you get around to Lara again check out "Perdere l'amore" kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5TQmXacfZ6CnLM

[@AleksReacts]

Already on the list. Thank you!

[@tolun99]

Lovely reaction. This is my favorite performance of one of my favorite singers singing one of my favorite songs. Glad you liked it ❤ By the way, do you speak Italian?

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! Pavarotti's remains my favorite, but since I heard Lara's, it now shares the 1st place. I'm sorry to say I do not speak Italian. Like Spanish, I can understand bits and pieces, but I do love the sound of it. It's a very melodic language. ❤

[@aldolanini3815]

Lucio Dalla rip

[@luizzago3457]

Sem legenda eu não assisto!!

[@AleksReacts]

I turned on the subtitles days ago.

[@luizzago3457]

Somente em inglês.​@@AleksReacts

[@AleksReacts]

The others are turned on in the settings. That's KZbin, not me. I think you can turn on Spanish in the settings for autotranslate. Los demás están activados en la configuración. Eso es KZbin, no yo. Creo que puedes activar el español en la configuración de traducción automática.

[@guymarcbravoso1341]

a difficult time for lara (divorce, health) and the reaction of her fans Deep gratitude and friendship We have with Lara kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooq8gqiobt1oepo

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! I'll be sure to watch this video.

[@alfa757]

Ma perche non ascoltate l'originale di Lucio Dalla, invece delle copie.....ma per favore....

[@AleksReacts]

Oh, but I already heard Lucio Dalla's original years ago. Also, some have said, even Lucio Dalla himself loved Lara's interpretation. Grazie Italia per anni di musica meravigliosa!

[@alfa757]

​​@@AleksReactspossono copiare, interpretare, ma non capiranno mai realmente il significato e la sofferenza del cantautore ... lei resta una buona attrice ma non sa il valore intrinseco... Lucio Dalla non ha mai detto nulla su di lei, che tra l'altro è morto molto prima a che lei cantasse, tutte fantasie raccontate...

[@AleksReacts]

Lucio Dall died in 2012 and Lara sang Caruso in the 1990's. I do not know if it is true that he said that or not, but he could have. Still, the original is always to be respected, although some other versions may be preferred.

[@lusciniamagna7032]

​​@@alfa757perché continui a fare queste brutte figure scrivendo cose e date sbagliate e poi sei il primo a vedere i video delle cover che critichi.......🤷🤦