Musical Theatre Coach Reacts (LEA SALONGA, STILL HURTING), Last Five Years.

Musical Theatre Coach Marc Daniel Patrick reacts to (LEA SALONGA, STILL HURTING), Last Five Years.
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In this video Marc discusses how Lea tackles the painful musical theatre ballad and how listening to the orchestration gives a performer all the emotional cues they need to deliver a grounded performance.

[@hypherbb12]

Lea: Breathes Me: Cries

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

BAHAHAHA.

[@katherinethiboutot5741]

Totally get it.

[@itsmegeewun4959]

True.. There are moments that when I feel like I want a good cry.. I watch this video of her. This is a rehearsal but damn... It pierce thru my heart...

[@JessieMouse8]

She always hits me deep in the feels when she sings. Her emotion is just so raw and beautiful.

[@wendymccoy1093]

My grandma died not long before the movie came out and even though the song is about divorce, when I hear her sing "I'm still hurting" it still hits me really hard.

[@kennethgraham4694]

Love Lea. When she does Burn she's flawless. And her duets on Movie in My Mind with Rachelle Ann Go and her medley with Regine Velasquez are amazing

[@Rosannasfriend]

Actually, you just mentioned performances that I do like from her from an emotional perspective.

[@vincentventura4717]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights! Even with a rehearsal, Lea Salonga IS the character - we are drawn into her story, her pain, her life.

[@lastofthelapras]

In some ways (because of the structure of the show), her doing it as a song for an individual show as opposed to as part of a full performance helps this, I think. She really grinds down to the heart of the WOMAN who is singing this. She sinks down into the personal slight and the hurt and the protective sarcasm in the lyrics. That "Yes!" moment at "What about you, Jaime? What about you?" has so much interiority to the character. And I think that maybe performers coming up on this song during a full performance have more trouble avoiding the temptation to belt this and trying to push it with volume instead of leaning on the vulnerability of the feeling of being left. I personally like Lea's choice of vulnerability as WAY more powerful than belt, ultimately. Also? The shape of that mouth. Is there more perfect diction in the world than Lea Salonga? Lea is proof that you can sing technically well and beautifully supported and still sing with so much emotion it hurts like razors to hear. Which is a rebuke to many modern pop singers who are criminally lazy with diction.

[@charfree6888]

Is it someone that rhymes with "Mariana"?

[@NiknokTheDog]

@@charfree6888 Hahahaha

[@cdcotr]

Yes! Finally! I’ve requested this a few times to other reactors but none did. So glad you did as I find it a great sample of perfect subtlety and “less is more” powerful sometimes. She sang this at a concert but this rehearsal footage was more raw and for me, touched me more, with how it was so pared down including dim lighting, no makeup and in a simple shirt which really fits the song too.

[@mhlkta8516]

I also saw her sing this in a concert but I like this better. It wasn’t bad by any measure but this sounds like the wounds are newly inflicted, raw and bleeding as if Jamie just walked out the door. 😩

[@CareyWaye]

My question would be for you to share a little of your “resume” with your viewers. You’re obviously quite knowledgeable. Did you go to school for musical theatre; is your background mostly performing or teaching or directing (I can imagine you’d be a great director). Hope that question comes off in the friendly manner I intended!

[@12cowwoman]

Thank you introducing me to this song - I confess I have never heard of it before, but when I saw it wad Lea singing, I knew I had to check it out! Good hint on the "less is more" when singing about emotions such as loss & sadness - and her voice is always so captivating, you feel immediately drawn to the character she portrayes and want to "hear more"... She's got the voice of an angel, with every emotion under the sun down to perfection, and it's always a pleasure to listen to her, so thank you for bringing this gem to my attention.

[@HOE-rv6ie]

Aside from crystal clear voice, Lea's breath control is one of the best in the world. 🏆🔥🥰

[@sailorstarlight0107]

My favorite version of this song. Lea emotes so beautifully and I just love it. The song is also beautiful on its own.

[@neyneys4619]

It's amazing how she actually didn't tear up while singing it because I was just listening I cried, what more when you're feeling it and saying it all. She's amazing.

[@marxsescondo1352]

I also heard that straight line statement from Lea in one of her master classes in yt, and it just means how skillful and knowledgeable you both are in your field and I think it's so amazing.

[@junaragon9905]

yeah, i guess this is what you are referring to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXu9m6Csgqubbrc

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Did she? I used to have an acting teacher who I swear said this at least once a day in class.

[@suhseal]

Omg my FAVORITE rendition of this song. She sings it so pure and achingly

[@ViolaGrl19]

I was hoping you’d do this one. I love this clip of Still Hurting.

[@potetong12]

I also loved her rendition of the song "Burn" from the musical hamilton

[@cabanjo1]

This is a good find video to react. You're the only one who reacted on this. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@yeonsung30ryeo]

Because of this, I listened to the cast recording and cried my eyes out. Watched the movie, cried again. Watched the broadway slime, cried even more. The musical just hurts so good.

[@freakyindia]

I love how emotional you get when you watch and react to videos.

[@fletcherhc653]

What a beautiful performance! Thank you for reviewing that song. Lea is amazing!

[@MochiBakesCakes]

She’s one of my favorite voices and her delivery is heart wrenching. I felt every word and emotion. Love and agree everything you say 💜

[@scomti7057]

Great reaction and comments! Lea puts so much emotion in her song. I can really feel her pain.

[@verlenvillanueva3510]

Yes! Looking forward to this.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Ah, thank you so much!

[@gracious7153]

Ugh I love her!

[@johnr.french6499]

She puts such feeling and emotion in her work love her so much..would love too see her on broadway.

[@patrickwheeler8851]

Love the reaction! Just found your channel recently and have been watching everything! I absolutely love this show and especially this song. You talking about the 9/8 timing driving the emotion is spot on. Jason Robert Brown is one of the new greats in my opinion and his ability to write music that can leave you speechless leaves me in awe.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

He really has quickly become one of the best.

[@labellavita12]

It tear me up just by watching her.. and this is just a rehearsal. Always stunning Lea.

[@cassiehoward5301]

Ohh one of my favorites! Such an amazing show. I remember just laying in bed sobbing listening to the music. And the way the story is written.. I just love it. Thank you for this.

[@cassiehoward5301]

Ps. I still lay in bed and sob while listening to the music 😆

[@Chowchowtanman]

...I have to fall in line and completely concur with your thoughts and ideas and Ms. Salonga is always, in any and all ways, in at least my humble opinion, 'the ultimate medium' to present any example, of any musical presentation....Thank You!!....Great Call...!!

[@fl-g15ramirezscullylou87]

Awww.... This was just a rehearsal, but oh my god! Ms.Lea, why are you like that? Huhu, you're so good in transmitting your emotions to us. I literally cried😭😭😭 I watched it more than 10times, and still, my tears had no intention to stop. It hurts, badly.

[@devon214]

Lea is iconic. I love her! I would be so ecstatic if you would react to Stephanie J Block performing “I’m Breaking Down” from Falsettos or really Stephanie J Block performing anything !

[@amylaskin890]

I really enjoy and learn from your videos. I would love to hear your take on some of the performances in Jagged Little Pill, but especially You Oughta Know by Lauren Patten. I think it's such an incredible theater version of what was originally a pop song. Thanks for all the great videos and looking forward to the Q&As!

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Thank you so much.

[@beaumoore7859]

Great video! Ms. Salonga is a queen. I’d love to see you react to her singing ‘Movie in My Mind’ with Rachel Ann Go.

[@amyepstein4868]

Can't wait for the Q&A videos. New subscriber. Hahaha. Which you just posted!

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Haha. 💕

[@lextalliones12345]

Lea is born to be a storyteller 😭

[@beckybirdsell2290]

I love that space before the word "Jamie". She gives it time to fill up with reproach without spilling a drop into the lyrics. A true professional who doesn't need to change the music or lyrics to make it hers. Could you react to "Someone Else's Story" (Chess) from her early Broadway Concert video? Thank you for giving us beautiful theater performances to enjoy while Broadway is dark.

[@Blue-dx4pt]

There was a time in my life where I repeated this song and this version over and over again. I still get chills when I hear it.

[@Devostater28]

I would love to see you react to George Salazar's "Michael in the Bathroom" someday! I've seen vocal coaches react to it, but it would be great to hear about the performance as well. Your videos are amazing, and I'm always so excited when you upload!

[@mhlkta8516]

Agree with you “covered with scars I did nothing to earn …” slices my heart into bleeding pieces every time I hear it. The way Lea sang this makes me wonder if she had experienced such lacerating heartbreak or just her incredible talent at getting to the core of a song. Or maybe both.

[@hangeulgeek]

FINALLLYYY. THANK YOUU

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Haha.

[@on_my_own_two_feet]

I'm so happy I've found your channel! Thanks for the great analysis and all the insight. Also, has anyone ever told you you look just like James McAvoy?

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

HAHA. I have gotten that a lot actually. I'll take it.

[@jgalang1881]

I really love this rehearsal version by Lea.

[@coralreeves4276]

Awww dude, I just woke up and you just HAD to hit me with this gem! Now I'm crying out here, dang it! 😭 Lea is just such a wonderful performer!!!!! Look at that broadway experience just oozing from her! 😫 Mwah! Love her! Okay so Q&A question: No offense but... do you know that you kinda look like Sean Bean? 😅

[@jhonaandjanno5432]

Amazing

[@chanibabie]

Lea's amazing! I also love Heather Headley's performance of the song which was my first time hearing it.

[@jdcmr]

I’m probably late but the guy that said “nice” was Victor Lirio, the person that directed that concert.

[@Samanthaoh619]

Thank you for making these!! Would love to see anything from Rent, Hairspray, more Hamilton, or comparing movies to broadway like Into the Woods

[@jengamboa5035]

Hi Mark I am rewatching your reaction to this song for the 10th time (today)! I originally watched the movie with Anna Kendrick, thank you so much for introducing me to this version by Lea Salonga.

[@AnjMempin]

She’s so talented.

[@ninamiranda1410]

Your comments are so on-point.

[@ellecaledonia348]

It's too early in the day to be shedding tears. This rehearsal(!) performance was superb. Heart-wrenching grief you feel so keenly with her very quiet delivery. I have seen Cynthia Erivo perform this song and while very good, she sounded almost bemused and didn't make my heart constrict the way Lea's version did.

[@ericlitvino]

I love your commentary! You gotta do Satisfied from Hamilton, that song is just awesome

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

It coming, dont worry. Thanks for the kind words!

[@hyacinth120]

Agreed, the song's message is painful and hearth-wrenching and I'm still hurting 😀

[@TinyTorah]

OOOOO! Well, maybe it’s been done before by another channel, but maybe do a video on which musical adaptations to film you think worked, and didn’t work, and why.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Not a bad idea.

[@brandou8442]

That made me tear up. The lyrics, Lea, omg. My question for you is, what is your number 1 most favorite musical, and why, and what is your favorite song from it, and can you please sing your 2 most favorite lines from that song. Love your vids, and happy new year!

[@MrZola1234]

I really liked Marc's evaluation of the song. it is right up there with 'On My Own" in its emotional power and how cathartic it is when performed well. One thing I really like about Lea as she has matured is that her emotional connection to music has grown. With Miss Siagon and Eponine she was the most technically sound singer I have ever heard with extraordinary enunciation, but not as connected to the character as she sounds today. Though I loved her version, despite the mic, I think other versions, such as Kindricks Barks, and another dozen or so you can see on youtube have a little more emotional build-up and punch at the climax before it slows down. I have never seen this live, but love love love this musical.

[@OpheliaNygmos]

So good! I just found your channel and I have been binging your videos all day. Would you consider reacting to "The Movie in My Mind" form Miss Saigon?

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Thank you so much. Yes, I will definitely get to this song soon.

[@rumpelstiltskinbuttaller7991]

Yes Lea YES!! She powered through that mic!!

[@misfittoys5873]

She's perfection

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

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[@Arkazon]

For the Q&A video, here's my submission: "Some of my friends have never experienced musical theatre before. Is there a particular song, or a particular show, that you think serves as a great introduction?" For me, my band teacher in 9th Grade spent three days playing the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert, and that pretty well hooked me.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Hey thanks Justin. I think you've asked me this before as well, I will do my best to answer it soon!

[@trentintampa9328]

Personally, I think it would depend on the taste of your friends and the kind of feeling you want them to get out of the show/experience. For an upbeat, toe-tapping good time, I might start with Hairspray! For something more dramatic and moving, maybe Sweeney Todd. I'd also try to find out what preconceived "negatives" they may associate with musical theater. Maybe they don't like a show that is entirely sung through, or don't like period pieces, or loose connection with the plot when the characters start singing. If you can break through their reservations with a show that is completely different from what THEY associate with as "musical theater", then maybe you can convert them. 😉🙏🤔 Also, if you sense they aren't enjoying it after the first two songs, don't torture them through the whole show by SWEARING "it gets better". (Example:. Yes, Wicked starts heavy with "Good News/No One Mourns the Wicked", but if they aren't amused after "Popular", then pull the plug! You can always try again another time with something else. 😜😁)

[@catelenacunningham]

YAY FOR Q&A... I'm in my 50s and just discovered singing (still green) and acting. How does one go about finding parts or if I'm good enough to give it a try? What tips would you give a reluctant newbie?

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Great question Cathy. I will try to get to it this week!

[@launyohanina]

She’s a queen 💕 I also love her rendition of Almost Paradise with Jeremy Jordan! 💗 Could you react to it? And I would really love to have your point of you on his rendition of “Don’t rain on my parade” during one of the MCC Miscast show

[@RossPrado]

Please do a series that focuses on duets

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Such a good idea Ross.

[@Hakausu]

I am reminded once again of the difference between performers who sing to impress peopel with their own talent and actors who sing to express emotion, character and subtleties of a someone they are pretending to be. Lea here doesn't screech, (one of the great lost arts), doesn't overact (a personal choice but I love it!). She has what I would call the "Eponine effect". The life story, the goodness of a character who has been unappreciated is sOOOOOO much more powerful than an angry, self pitying or self righteous portrayal could be (again, MO). As soon as she implies that she DESERVES more, she would lose that total sympathy, empathy and innocence that is so "Eponine"...and so very winning. Thanks for the technical tips and for bringing this back to my attention.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Mmmm. well said.

[@caseyreid9719]

Listen to some Parade! My favourite 😍

[@jdouglasmusic]

I don’t hear a lot of people talking about ‘Some Girls’ from Once On This Island. Maybe a future video? I’m preparing the song now for an audition and would love to hear some things about it.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Omg, great suggestion! I wish there was a decent video of him singing it on stage

[@jdouglasmusic]

Marc Daniel Patrick Same here bro!! There are like no decent live videos.

[@edjenosorio9977]

I don't know if you ever come across Lea singing Via Dolorosa. NOnetheless, great reaction sir!

[@paramitch]

Marc, this was beautiful, and (best of all) a song I'd missed before now. Lea is so, so dependably brilliant. And I love how gentle she's willing to be with a song. She's confident enough in her singing that she doesn't have to prove it every second. Q&A QUESTION: What's your favorite performance or song interpretation that's underappreciated or downright panned? ANALYSIS REQUEST: I'd love to see you do a comparison of Mandy Patinkin's "Finishing the Hat" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqbGeGhrpct2g7M) with Jake Gyllenhaal's equally beautiful (more cinematic version) in the Fukunaga video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6ashauQo9-FqNk). Thanks as always for the great content! This takes me back to my musical theatre days. (Sniffle.)

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Omg, Angela - such a good request. I love Mandy Patinkin. And thank you for the question.

[@shortlilrope]

Please do a comparison of Lea & Eva as Kim from Miss Saigon with “I Would Die For You” just beautiful!

[@bethmappes9300]

Three notes: I saw Lea Salonga in concert at UGA right before the virus hit. One of the most amazing vocal performances I've seen. Seriously bummed she didn't do this song. Second: I saw a performance of The Last Five Years in community theatre and found our right before the performance began that the husband of the woman playing Kathy had left her the week before. Seriously. She could barely get through this song and neither could I. I've never seen a more heartfelt performance of the song. It still kills me when I think of it. Third: I simply can't perform this song because of the amazing line "covered with scars I did nothing to earn". I'm a breast cancer survivor and this is written for me without it being written for me. JRB hit it out of the park with this one.

[@fettuccine559]

Best than the actual performance ❤❤❤

[@robertofont1878]

I Would love to know how you became a vocal coach. What is your background in music/theatre? Are you a baritone, tenor? Thanks

[@SoooTei]

You don't even have to google the lyrics. Crystal clear.

[@Eggsther]

question: how do i improve my vibrato especially on high notes. one of my weakness in singing is that i tend to sound squeaky during climactic moments of the song and i feel like i need to add some sort of texture to my voice to somehow make my singing not that eery to hear

[@mrbrightside6095]

I’m still waiting for Miss Saigon but it’s Lea so I can’t complain. Speaking of miss Saigon I hope you can check out Eva Noblezada who played Kim in the remake or Rachelle Ann Go who has played numerous roles. Thank you mate

[@thecutest23]

Boss, i think the guy said “nice”. :) haha i love lea when she sings musicals. I am not a fan when she does other genre. Singing musical, she is so untouchable. That crystal clear voice, her enunciation the clean rendition of songs. The emotion is just wonderful. Good one boss! :)

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Really, you're going to be "that guy"...

[@thecutest23]

Marc Daniel Patrick LOL

[@MyWishingFlower]

My question: How did you get into being a musical theatre coach?

[@nickit7655]

You should do Jeremy Jordan’s “If I Didn’t Believe In You” from the movie

[@teambabes4881]

❤❤❤

[@ameliamcleod6750]

How did you start working musical theatre?

[@elpalmares]

The guy that said “yes” tho lol

[@mymthegreyful]

Thanks for the comments about lyrics. My hearing is in the hand basket ahead of me ; headed to Hadestown? so that's helpful.

[@marxsescondo1352]

Do you have telepathy or something? I was singing this to myself last night until this morning, and then youtube notified me about your vid! Haha amazing!

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Haha. We've been in sync since I started this channel though, lets be honest. Haha.

[@marxsescondo1352]

Haha! Yes we are. 😅😊 Your channel is the most I enjoy.

[@dandesalvo]

Know what may be a fun exercise? A reaction to a non-Broadway performer who has taken on a Broadway role, or album of Showtunes. Josh Groban and Renee Fleming have recently released Broadway albums, and I am sure there are many more examples out there. Renee Fleming's take on "So Big So Small" from "Dear Evan Hansen" is quite lovely.

[@codieme]

I have a question: how do I keep myself from choking up when singing heavy dramatic songs without losing the emotion?

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Great question sir. I'll be sure to answer this soon!

[@charfree6888]

@@MarcDanielPatrick did u answer this, coach?

[@Blue-dx4pt]

what was the show that made you get into musical theatre?

[@marxsescondo1352]

Question: I always get nervous before coming up on stage. I get the excitement and hype, but sometimes I feel like I'm overthinking and getting anxious which is kind of overwhelming at times. I mean, I know it's natural and all, but is there a way to lessen the nervousness or at least control it?

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Great question sir. I will get to this soon!

[@littledivasings]

Huh. Watching her was very moving. Exquisitely done. But then I just listened, not looking at her, I didn't feel anything at all. It was beautiful of course, but I wasn't moved. That surprised me. I'm a big fan of hers, so my reaction really surprised me.

[@nmeddson]

How much input should an actor have for their vision of a character compared to the director? Shows I have taken part in have been entirely director driven, but I wondered how this was done outside of the amateur sphere?

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

LOVE this question Noah. I'll be sure to answer it in an upcoming vid.

[@gracious7153]

What was the first musical you saw?!

[@shortlilrope]

Mine was either Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, or Cinderella... I don’t know which was first... my parents took us to many shows in Los Angeles when I was growing up.

[@quicksimplebeauty]

A HS production of Calamity Jane

[@narsparaiso6693]

Check out her Allegiance broadway performance☺

[@brendawisdom4109]

Lea Salonga just takes my breath away.

[@HOE-rv6ie]

Miss Saigon team found the Jewel in the Philippines 🇵🇭 in the person of Ms. Lea Salonga. 🏆🥰🔥

[@SeanConway99]

I've got an idea for you. Ron Moody's infamous performance as Fagin in Oliver! Especially the song Reviewing The Situation. I can't find footage of his original 1960 stage performance but there's the 1968 movie version and then the 1985 royal variety performance version which is so much better. Theres nobody who's done a better job and it's be interesting to hear your thoughts on a more comedic role.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Its such a good song too. I wish there was a decent video of it.

[@15yearoldartist2]

Hell yeah, one of the only things I find great about the Philippines. (Filipino here hehe)

[@tanjaroot6847]

note to self: Don’t watch his videos in the morning bc I’m usually spent and destroyed for the day because of all the emotions😭

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Haha.

[@analette4496]

I wish you could watch her version of Days and Days (I don't think there's a copy available online). THE. PAIN. IN. HER. EYES. AND. VOICE. Unbelievable. Don't you come back here I didn't raise you To give away your days Like me 💔

[@ispellitjustg]

Lea sang Reflection using an ordinary earphone mic and sounds AMAZING. Mic or no mic it does not matter

[@SHADOWxOFxTHExGALLOW]

Can't wait for some more RENT breakdowns or even Percy Jackson haha