Lea Salonga - Colors of the Wind (Pocahontas)

[@carloenavarro]

One thing that really makes Lea standout among other singers is that you can tell she understands what she is singing - and from it, conveys the right emotions.

[@alleno6200]

agree

[@alexanderzamora5930]

Exacly! Lea sings a song as if she is a storyteller. Others are singing as if oh hear my voice I am fabulous. Lea is soooo good here. I am sure Judy Kuhn could learn from her.

[@PhoenixMinistry]

Agree, but Judy Kuhn was the original singer of this song, and she did as well! She SLAAAYYEDD this song. Lea did good, but I prefer Judy’s.

[@yzzy7267]

The original was recorded in an environment where the director and other heads were in control so they made adjustments to their liking and lea is projecting her own style freely so I don't blame Judy Khun.

[@tuvwxyzeke]

Her technique is perfect too. You can tell that she's classically trained.

[@johnvincentquiobe7014]

*we should make her a national artist for music while she's still alive*

[@johnwaynestarr3992]

we have the same opinion,how can she enjoy and be proud of her accomplishments if it will be given to her when she's already too old or the worst case scenario you know what i mean,,,

[@nightvisiongoggles]

While I would like to agree with you, the standards for National Artists may not fit her body of work. National Artists should have a substantial contribution to the development of the country's artistic heritage in their field; in Lea Salonga's case, majority of her body of work is in international and commercial productions. Perhaps one day the guidelines may be adjusted or changed to accommodate her work.

[@darenenoeladrada9301]

@@nightvisiongoggles exactly

[@talimbeingaverythriftyghor5967]

Yes!

[@ALLshALLfALL06]

She was awarded with order of lakandula tho

[@stephenyare7851]

Her diction... so clear....

[@win3738]

@@JT-sv8il It's spelled "pronunciation" you halfwit. You go get a dictionary yourself. He was just referring to how clear Lea enunciate each word.

[@KleeTorresOwO]

@@win3738 and i oop HAHAHA

[@oddball_oddity]

@@JT-sv8il kung hindi rin po kayo sure sa pinagsasabi niyo, pwede kayong magtanong imbes na magmarunong. nakakahiya tuloy 😥

[@casanazario6061]

@J T its PRO-NUN-CIATION not pro noun ciation

[@oddball_oddity]

Yep, it's pronunciation, not pronounciation. But the most glaring mistake here ay yung pagmarunong niya about "diction". The primary meaning of diction naman talaga is "choice of words", but it could also mean "articulation, accent, and intonation". So for all intents and purposes, the main commenter's choice of words (diction hehe) were A-OK. Nag-aastang genius lang kasi tong si J T, kaya hindi umuunlad ang Pilipinas 🤧

[@lextalliones12345]

The Broadway and Disney Legend. Hail the Queen 👑👑👑

[@YYC403NOYP]

chaps bryan You forgot to bow before THY QUEEN. ..😉

[@lextalliones12345]

YYC403NOYP bow to the Queen.

[@emmafurigay9702]

her dictions is very very clear? you never tire yourself of hearing her songs! one among the Philippine pride and a world famous !!!

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

They’re both Broadway and both Disney...

[@ExcelByDesign]

Hail!!!

[@yentoots8863]

My God. Its july 2019 and im still here. Whos with me folks?

[@karensantos5421]

Meeeeeeeeeeee!!

[@karensantos5421]

@@jankashmirtan512 you cared enough to reply so I guess you.

[@skinnny2055]

@@jankashmirtan512 oooooooh Karen got YA

[@rolocena6865]

am here!

[@whoiskhk]

:) sooooooo beautiful

[@isabella3746]

25 years after Pocahontas, we are still trashing the planet.

[@PhilipKaskela]

You mean 400 years later?

[@yculramos806]

😭😭😭

[@victoriavs_.]

because a movie doesn´t change the world...

[@thetranspanzer3692]

China be like "cant stop wont stop"

[@sxmply_iann7343]

@@victoriavs_. Or maybe people are just to arrogant and ignorant to do something good for the Planet for once

[@charam4883]

projection, diction, emotions, pronunciations, word clarity, audience impact, volume, style, tone, enunciation .... Lea has all these.. she’s a total package

[@chrispnw2547]

Loved Vanessa Williams' smooth and warm version of the song. Lea is the skilled practitioner you need on the big stage where the audience in the rafters needs to not be forgotten.

[@shadyshine14]

And range!!!

[@eizyark]

The only way I think why Lea stands out the rest of the Broadway performers is that Lea sings all of her songs with full of genuine emotion. She wanted you to feel how every bit of lyrics, the words that coming from her mouth and the melody of the song should be sang. I am proud to say that I lived a generation with her as an amazing performer and a wonderful singer.

[@nymphacanciller2706]

,😂

[@justanotherbohemian3827]

That woman doesn't only make her country proud, she is a global treasure. Whatever she sings she turns into gold.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

JustAnotherBohemian., she was born/raised in the Philippines.

[@justanotherbohemian3827]

@@sergeantmasson3669 I know :) Many awesome singers come from the Philippines apparently :)

[@trini2712]

binge watching lea is the only thing that’s keeping me alive during this quarantine

[@wig.8gles]

Me too lol

[@nicksurfs1]

Same. Looking for a playlist!

[@conz.6733]

Until now.. she makes my nights sleepless.. the tendency to watch more and more videos.

[@OliviaMaree56]

Listening to Lea helps me stay alive

[@dearinsomniadontletthebedb9237]

This comment was made 2 years ago😬

[@summerghost6551]

When I was little, I never liked Colors of The Wind. Now that I'm old enough to understand things through the surface, the song is one of the most beautiful sounds I've heard and learned so far as an adolescent.

[@gardeniabrune2125]

Me too, I thought it was boring as a child. Now I literally tear up hearing it from its beauty

[@thegreenwizard3005]

i know right, i cant stop crying !!!! :"

[@ajl2232]

Same.

[@TaylorSwiftie_X_1Directioner]

Same When I was like 5 I mainly didn't like the movie or the song Now that I'm 13 I find it's true meaning and it's beautiful

[@eulanacidal9099]

Her voice is a nostalgia of a cartoon disney movie picture on my mind..

[@HazelMarieTV]

Eulan Acidal she is also jasmine.

[@budoyrush7144]

She is disney for me ❤️

[@nathanielsantos6874]

she is also mulan

[@cireyaj]

The clarity and how she enunciate is superb as always.

[@kristinaestrella9516]

although she had done so many musicals, I really believe that Lea is truly made for Disney. I can'tbelieve Im saying this but she sounds better than the original version. Crisp and sweet. Ahhh nostalgia...

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

But Judy has a more mature voice and sounds more emotional

[@karenvalencialumberio8601]

@@iAmMadeOfSoup live?

[@yudai112]

Anna Heartfilia shaaaaaade 😂

[@yudai112]

Jessa Cabrera I agree but I feel that Lea’s performance is raw, strong and meaningful as well..,

[@JJ-wj4ot]

Eto na naman ang mga pinoy pride. Lea is an amazing singer, but her version is not better than Judy Kuhn's. Judy's voice has more color and maturity.

[@janineangelasoriano2411]

what a story teller, and it's lea effect when she sings the song it always better than the original... musical genius

[@leilyn8287]

Jen Cafranca Well of course, she sang this first, she's the singing voice of Pocahontas, isn't she? Edit: nevermind, she didn't sing in the movie. 😂 But yeah, I agree.

[@PhoenixMinistry]

I actually prefer Judy’s version (the original). I didn’t care for Leah’s sporadic pacing of the song. It felt sloppy and unprofessional. It was a little all over the place. It gave me tempo whiplash. Lol.

[@vaenosmz9690]

@phoenix ministry she didnt make it sloppy, she just followed the notes and sang it beautifully, colors of the wind has a really fast tempo

[@siftslift7591]

@@PhoenixMinistry judy version is like a crying goat or something. Not so pleasant in the ears

[@MeMe-wt2le]

PHOENIX MINISTRY they are both great, BUT NOTHING COMPARES TO THE ORIGINAL THE FIRST JUDY HAS A BEAUTIFUL, SOTHING, SERENE VOICE THAT SOUNDS POWERFUL YET SLOW. This version was good, but it felt too fast!!! Nothing compares to the original!!!!

[@tangaako5908]

Crystal clear voice ever

[@markgwapo2918]

But your armpit is clearer.

[@kuroneko7351]

@@markgwapo2918 lol brad😂

[@wig.8gles]

ANONG PFP YAN 😆😂😂

[@graysang5386]

@@markgwapo2918 omg 😭

[@Thomas_H._Smith]

You can't spell clear without Lea.

[@jacspade8519]

no autotunes. no deceit. that what makes her indeed a LEGEND.

[@dior6787]

best version ever!!! lea salonga is really extraordinary.

[@aldrieneladlad2433]

Margaux Gonza bohemian.bohemian rhapsody

[@cathydaniel375]

Agree tats why am proud to be a pilipina

[@dhimasaryadi2167]

jasmine sang the pocahontas' song

[@m.h.1593]

Jasmine and Mulan😉

[@viannelouella]

Also Mulan 😉

[@nanwijanarko1969]

@raye xo so can we say that... Eponine and Cosette switch princess roles?

[@adrie8910]

Yeah! And Jasmine sings Mulan's song hehehe We'll jasmine is the first charcter of Leah

[@parampampam9986]

Hai dhimas

[@reignheart2908]

Watch this in June 2019 anyone????

[@MsMilca]

Reign Heart yes 😍

[@monicabacalla1938]

June 12, 2019!💖

[@averrawwrrrr1051]

eeyyy

[@jennyj03]

yes

[@jewelonfire4331]

I am watching just now.

[@Magizmo03]

She owns this song now.. Stunning!

[@aads1823]

judy kuhn suits the song more, her voice sound more mature

[@dlw1221]

If your into Disney Characters otherwise Vanessa Williams version is the only version considered a worldwide mainstream hit #2 Billboard.

[@anSealgair]

Haha I think it's just a different vibe, a different treatment. Lea was excellent but Vanessa Williams was too. I'll say that Lea's is more theatrical, more a storyteller's voice and that is very hard to do well but she does it.

[@graysang5386]

She made the song classier through her fantastic voice

[@eboneyfleming6404]

​@@dlw1221 Vanessa version only hit #4

[@paytonmoore6778]

The thing that makes her so great is that she knows what the heck she’s doing. Singers make it look so easy, but in reality, there’s so much you have to think about to keep your voice under control, healthy, and sounding smooth. It’s just like cooking, or dance, or any other type of art and she’s nailing it.

[@anjeimae1998]

The Disney queen 👌💓💕💞

[@aldrieneladlad2433]

Anjei Bohemian rhapsody

[@rhigelgaje1312]

I was born too late to actually see her golden years in Broadway. She's a legend.

[@MrSuperralph23]

You are still lucky you still saw her performances even here on KZbin and she is still alive in your time. Indeed, Lea is already a Legend, from Manila to London to New York to Disney! She is that big as a singer. Such an OPM gem.

[@rinsingkataro8355]

Same

[@Wendychin23]

Same here.

[@peterd.9522]

I saw her in Miss Saigon in the 90's and what's so amazing to me is she stills sounds as good in 2023. It's beyond extraordinary!

[@luminie3241]

who's still watching this at 2018

[@desireeso3187]

me

[@marvelcom2389]

YES! THIS is the way the song should be sung. Fabulous.

[@Jgabusarang]

November

[@yllonamorin1715]

Me... and maybe you 😊

[@rema1574]

2019

[@FBoobieTubie]

This is one of my favorite Disney songs- it's all about our stewardship and care of the earth. THIS is the true meaning when God said for man to have dominion over the earth and all its creatures - that is for us to be its steward and protector.

[@magelsalarda6001]

My idol, still watching her oct.01,2020. She's the ultimate singer in the world for me!

[@HenryEvighet]

This song is about colonization not god.

[@Taygon094]

@@HenryEvighet Doesn't matter.

[@HenryEvighet]

@@Taygon094 it does matter. You cant make up a whole ass narrative lmao

[@cyrusvancancio2752]

Lea’s voice is literally therapeutic. I listen to her when Im anxious and depressed ❤️

[@OliviaMaree56]

My feelings exactly. My hope is to see her in concert

[@cheskaramin4030]

Watching this in 2020 🥰 Who's with me?

[@venusandrea]

October 25, 2020❤

[@OliviaMaree56]

Who’s still listening to this excellent songbird Lea Solonga in 2022?

[@anSealgair]

This is it. She is the voice of Disney songs I've heard all these years and never knew that she is Filipino. Superb. Congratulations, Philippines! You achieved greatness. Mabuhay

[@simplystreeptacular]

It is now a fundamental law of the universe that Lea Salonga sings any given song better than anyone else ever will. I don't make the rules, music does.

[@pauljansen6650]

Original is genuinely sung better

[@markpagtama7954]

@@pauljansen6650 classical singers disagree.

[@maddies.7285]

@@pauljansen6650 I agree! Lea may be better technically, but there’s something about Judy’s voice that really is so deep and powerful and I think it’s perfect for the song

[@peterd.9522]

Lea is one of the greatest singers, but one, not the only one.

[@froilangamboa2303]

ye man

[@clairedominiqueosias2593]

Uhmm.. September 2020, anyone? Because of the Mulan movie

[@johnjones3332]

grew up in the 90s. these songs just make me feel like a kid again and hopeful.

[@cherryltalandron8338]

Still here

[@nnayam4144]

October 2020

[@khalylplanea2021]

November 2020, having Lea Salonga on loop

[@emifairy5554]

I’m not really here for Mulan cause it’s about natives

[@pedinurse1]

her pitch, vibrato and timbre are perfection

[@rolandtanseco5897]

It's 2023 and I'm still loving this ♥️♥️♥️

[@hannarodriguez1973]

I don't need lyrics everytime she sing. What a crystal clear voice she have. 🥺

[@kutimag]

That song and the old GMA logo brings so much nostalgia.

[@reginak.5901]

LOVE how she articulates the words and expresses them through her motions

[@chanamante9362]

Been wantching Lea’s performances for over a week. Im so obsess with her singing persona. Oh my god. What is happening to me 😂

[@johnsimonyan42]

Me too.. im stuck in lea's voice for a a week now

[@bubblybelle555]

it been a few months for me at this point 💀

[@purrpaws7863]

It's been years for me..

[@GOTHhamlet]

Literally chills. No matter what she sings. She’s such a passionate and amazing singer you can just see so vividly when she’s singing it’s so amazing

[@thiagonastari2560]

Lea Salonga is unmatchable. It's amazing how she's able to LIVE the lyrics of whatever she's singing like no other singer.

[@jennisdavis2106]

She is killing this song! Beautiful!😗

[@katide9161]

Literally the most precious song on earth..

[@PrincessElisa8]

I usually always love originals more…this changed my mind. Her voice is impeccable wow. It’s as if this song was made for her.

[@jac-lr6gj]

You think I'm an ignorant savage And you've been so many places I guess it must be so But still I cannot see If the savage one is me How can there be so much that you don't know? You don't know ... You think you own whatever land you land on The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim But I know every rock and tree and creature Has a life, has a spirit, has a name You think the only people who are people Are the people who look and think like you But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger You'll learn things you never knew you never knew Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned? Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest Come taste the sunsweet berries of the Earth Come roll in all the riches all around you And for once, never wonder what they're worth The rainstorm and the river are my brothers The heron and the otter are my friends And we are all connected to each other In a circle, in a hoop that never ends How high does the sycamore grow? If you cut it down, then you'll never know And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon For whether we are white or copper skinned We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains We need to paint with all the colors of the wind You can own the Earth and still All you'll own is Earth until You can paint with all the colors of the wind

[@jayyang9098]

R.I.P replay button

[@faith.reason]

Abregonda Jayrel lol

[@araulj]

lol

[@stephenalfa3465]

Judy Kuhn and Lea Salonga are the best singers of this song. I lean a little more towards Judy Kuhn for this song because it was the original version and takes me back to my childhood days. But my God Lea Salonga voice is truly beautiful!

[@ani-work7801]

Totally agree with you.

[@peterd.9522]

Judy's version of this song is excellent. Everything Lea sings is excellent. No shade intended toward Judy. Just my point of view.

[@lilydjurakov1206]

I love Lea but I prefer Judy on this one 😁

[@aussieallstar66]

Wow! What a compliment to a singer to have a backing orchestra like this one. Bravo!

[@copperphilosophy4768]

Chills literal chills

[@Jorge-dd9ek]

She's a Story Teller...A Real Artist...Great Singer....

[@Felxpe]

One of the best live performances i've ever seen. Lea it's a LEGENDDD

[@rawballsjorymarcbebing6401]

Lea's voice is purely coloring the wind!..

[@angelafcarson]

Just another superb performance of her, nothing new. 💕

[@marilynbraganza4263]

Whatever she sing, hers is always the best version. She's a powerhouse of best vocals and emotional connection to the song. She's a great storyteller!

[@hizbollahabedin7310]

First week of July 2019!!! Anyone watching out there??😀

[@aggiebennett1790]

Hizbollah Abedin 😁

[@Najae1623]

Yup

[@jcasimiro8001]

Still giving me chills!

[@markmayoralgo3247]

Meeeee

[@dancingwiththewound2702]

August ✋

[@thomasj.4260]

Simply the best performance of "Colors of the Wind" I've ever seen. ♥

[@cristinarivera5455]

Yes! A great singer and a very proud Philippines to own her. She should be considered as a National Artist! 🥰👍👏👏👏

[@user-ws8kn8oz6s]

Who needs lyrics sheet when this woman is singing? such a treassure. Philippines is so lucky to have her

[@trb7153]

I am, for one. Lea rocks my world. Her voice is unrivaled.

[@opmgwapo6439]

Her diction is clearer than my future. 😊😊😊😊

[@grazielafedelin8784]

2024, anyone?

[@rabaaquest5787]

Here

[@paulinedelaserna9729]

Perfection.. ❤️ Her voice is timeless.

[@markpatadilla859]

Pitch perfect and crystal clear voice 🎤🎧🎼

[@air03031989]

What an incredible vocals... Lea is really one of the world's finest vocalists

[@philipbarcilla]

Been longing for her version. One from her korean performance and this is the clearest

[@amexred]

It’s May 2023 and I just discovered Lea performed this song too . She can’t sing anything bad and makes already great songs even better . Stunning

[@princesssheryn2439]

It's 2020 already and this is still the best version, at least for me. 💚

[@tylerbautista2205]

yesss

[@victorhopo]

Still the best I’ve seen in 2022

[@lorimondejar5644]

Magical sound to my ear

[@zwekkq]

Crystal clear voice ❄️❄️❄️❤️❤️❤️

[@eumaayt]

The best... always brought my deepest tears out♥️😭so beautiful angelic voice! ♥️😢🇵🇭

[@graysang5386]

That kind of voice is a world-class!

[@clydegenesisocampocuevas1943]

She's just the best I cant 😭😭😭😭😭

[@andrealee8561]

I love this song n her voice is amazing It brings tears to my eyes

[@continuousself-improvement1879]

In my heart, Ms. Lea is the OG Disney Princess. No one can out-princess her! 👑🌟💝

[@vanezakura6171]

LEGENDARY. 💖💚💙

[@kirsten1082]

Still getting goosebumps after so many yrs! 😳

[@DanKeeleyMusic]

I mean, she even looks a little like Pocahontas. Wow, perfection.

[@AlexCassidy601]

Dan Keeley ah but judy kuhn is the original vocalist for Pocahontas. She also did a brilliant job

[@josiesuson4136]

Lea Salonga's outstanding singing talent in Broadway is a gift from God. Let's honor her parents especially her mom Ligaya who's been so supportive of her ever since she started in the theater industry and perfecting her special talent through constant practice and experience. Filipinos have great respect and honor for her great contribution to our country, the Philippines! ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🌞🌞🌞☀️☀️☀️

[@shairabaylosis5030]

One of my favorite Disney song, sang by my favorite artist! 😍

[@princesspontejos5326]

It's 2021 already and this is still the best version for me. She's so good!

[@scumlord6680]

It's 2022 and this week I just rewatched Pocahontas for the first time since 1995... This song had me bawling my eyes out. I've listened to this version and Judy Kuhn so many times since daily, done some research as was interested and the real 'Pocahontas' aka Matoaka, then later Lady Rebecca actually lived with her husband Thomas Rolf a couple of miles down the road here in London, UK where I live. There is a nice plaque to commemorate her living in the area as well as a statue where she was buried in Gravesend. This is a song the world needs 🌍❤️🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍃🍃🍃

[@micahjoy5802]

Love her so much!!!😍😍

[@giddysonello936]

Crystal clear voice 😍😍

[@hvideos2832]

She is a global treasure. Her voice is the most beautiful

[@DarkWolf-bm6sj]

It's a wonderful performance! Great job miss lea....Viva Filipinas.....

[@PATBATEMAN187]

indescribable feeling soaring, tumbling, freewheeling

[@bruceperez1634]

Wow .. as clear as ice, the voice of magic!

[@Teriyaki418]

Oh my-Lea soars.. beautiful

[@kenshinflyer]

That was smokin'. Nothing less, absolute perfection, from Lea Salonga.

[@princessleabacal6056]

I keep on coming back to listening to this song. She sang it so clear and crisp. Her voice is so powerful. She sang it with emotions.

[@peterd.9522]

In 2023 and Lea is now one of my favorite singers. she has it all. Just amazing!

[@A-N-D-Y-O-U]

My favorite singer. Her voice is so lovely and conveys so much emotion.

[@ivicngoa3407]

Shes the best❤❤ her voice is so crystal clear.....she's the real disney princess

[@badaboopbadabeep]

For me, this is one of the most beautiful Disney songs ever. Really makes you open your heart to the Earth and Nature.

[@VietNguyen-sq6jo]

So beautiful 😍😍😍

[@ianv8548]

Cystal clear voice and great story teller.

[@MaryJane-th7mg]

The one and only Lea Salonga everyone. The way she's able to clearly convey her poignant emotions in that wonderfully resonate voice of hers is so incredibly and breathtakingly beautiful! Brilliant! 👏👏👏

[@dillon447]

This song hits every time. One of my all time favorites. ❤

[@cailynlopez6259]

I can’t even! She is truly amazing!

[@pattykpatty6756]

We every single time watched this version is touching

[@thelionspride4362]

simply stunning, its too beautiful

[@williamolonan1328]

WOW, perfect ,you deserve to be chosen to sing that Disney classic Pocahontas