On My Own (Lea Salonga) | Vocal Coach Reacts

[@minsankapamilya464]

She mentioned in one interview that although it wasnt a lead role ( comepared to Kim of Miss Saigon), she worked harder in playing Eponine because it's historically a "caucasian" role and getting that part is like banging your head on the wall repeatedly until it cracks open.

[@edsartistry]

She has fantastic mouth movement and diction. I always appreciate a singer who can also act while singing a song. It's so much more believable and pulls you into the feeling of the song to evoke emotions. She is a true artist, very rounded.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

She is incredible! What is your favourite song she sings?

[@ra686]

@@nickhiggsthesinger I Still Believe in Love, Reflection and Promise Me (MYX Live! Performance) to mention a few. You can react sir to their first rehearsal of the song A whole New world - Brad Kane & Lea Salonga, the original singers of this legendary song reunited after 23 years and sing this memorable song again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpiaZoOMnq6Fqq8

[@gerrysantos1404]

@@nickhiggsthesinger if you get the chance to view/experience her raw, pristine work on "Still Hurting" (rehearsal)

[@gerrysantos1404]

@@nickhiggsthesinger kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS8pY2IgquisMU

[@chesterhani8941]

​@@nickhiggsthesinger watch her in bed acting singing 'come to me' react her how to handle the situation and how she handle her sanity while singing it is jaw dropping. And also a little fall of rain

[@manxkin]

This performance by Lea Salonga always brings me to tears. The emotion in her performance and her voice.

[@lilaschwarz1236]

25 years ago, when i was young, I was absorbed in musical theatre. I was obsessed with finding out how singers create the tone they have. Lea Salonga is a solid column of air and stance, if she hadn't her coat on, you'd see she stands like a tree, with an athletic posture. When she breathes, she fills up her lungsto the fullest, even the tips of her lungs and uses the air she has to sit on while releasing is controlled, like a pump, but gliding through it in all hights and colours of the text and tone.That's where the vastly open mvocal trract comes to play. She doesn't let it slip closed even once, which would be detremental because of the high pressure that would slam the vocal cords without the high amount of torsal support. It's a matter of high concentration and athleticism that produces this kind of beauty. I was shaken in tears whenever I sang it to myself or to others, it's intense. Please also check out Lea Salonga in Miss Saigon. The part where she decides to kill the vietnamese soldier/officer who wants to take her child from her is one of the strongest moments of all musical theatre recordings. That musical made Lea Salonga immortal in my opinion.

[@juzzme3051]

Lea Salonga - The Perfect Eponine to ever walk on earth Ruthie Henshall - The Perfect Fantine to ever walk on earth

[@firealliancenx]

But have you truly cried if you haven't seen Lea and Michael Ball doing A Little Fall of Rain? 🥲

[@andrewmccormack4295]

I must admit during my first viewing of Le Mis' I was not expecting to like it as musicals are not my thing, but now this one is my absolute fav concert/musical,Lea is outstanding and she is easily my favorite vocalist in the show,does not go out of character at all and, for me,her voice is out of this world.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

It is such a great musical and Lea is incredible!

[@caipagkatipunan6297]

i love how the "i love him" lines at the end shows the thought process of the character

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Me too! Such an important line

[@gracemalvar6041]

and it's about a half beat delayed/exhaled from the music, as if she's holding back tears because she's coming down to reality that she's on her own. 😢

[@ychaps]

When I saw this show for the first time I didn't know a single song. I reacted to every song as you are doing here...I cried, and fell in love ....for me it is the perfect musical....and no-one sings this particular song as well as Lea... brilliant.

[@LarryChaseSolangGayaga]

The diction, the enunciation, the pronounciation, and the clarity is above what great is!

[@lilywhitefi]

This is the anthem of unrequited love 😢

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

So true

[@Bill.R.124]

Master class starting Lea: Understand every word, make it emotional, sing on the vowels, and "nail it"!

[@d3v1n4c]

I can feel 5 stages of grief delivered by Lea in this song. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.

[@THEqueenspringday]

8:36 same, I sobbed when I watched this performance. She's so good at delivering the message of the song! such an amazing singer!

[@samueljravestruz4702]

Greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭... thanks for featuring our very own Ms Lea Salonga. She has plenty of performances yet that you can react to..❤🇵🇭

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

I absolutely will! She is amazing :)

[@mythra7174]

I commented this in the actual video (or one of them). I'm glad that when she sings "...a world that's full of happiness that I have never known...", she doesn't SCREECH the word "known" like so many other performers do. She makes it powerful and strong without having to sound like a banshee. It just sounds so horrible and ruins the song when they scream that word like that. This particular performance of Salonga's in the 10th Anniversary concert is my favorite version of this song. Edit: The performances on this 10th anniversary concert -- SO much better than that god-awful movie.

[@meredithchandler73]

I've been a fan of Lea's forever. Thanks for reacting and commenting on this magnificent performance. Please react to more Lea performances! Just a few of my favorite Lea performances (I have tons): --Lea and Michael Ball singing "A Little Fall of Rain" from the LES MISERABLES 10th Anniversary concert (1995) --Lea singing "Via Dolorosa" with the US Military Academy Cadet Glee Club of West Point (on an album released in 2005) --Lea and Josh Groban singing "The Prayer" at his concert in Manila (February 2019) --Lea rehearsing "I'm Still Hurting" (I'm pretty sure it was a concert from January 2013) --Lea and Rachelle Ann Go singing "The Movie in My Mind" from the MISS SAIGON 25th Anniversary concert (2014),

[@lorenzotabin3822]

never breaks character as soon as she stood up and walk up to the mic. aside from the musical perfection, you literally can feel the character's hopes and despair as she sings Eponine's heart out.

[@conniedean1977]

I saw her in “Miss Saigon”. That was my introduction to her amazing voice. What a talent! ❤

[@lynneedwards4538]

Me too. She was extraordinary and the best Miss Saigon ever.

[@crockerbd]

Beautiful vid Nick. I have seen Les Mis live 3 times and I actually saw Lea Salonga live in London in Miss Saigon many years ago. A true star. And speaking of tissues, I am getting ready to go perform in Considering Matthew Shepard tonight and tomorrow afternoon.

[@jchitz86]

the perfect vibrato when he slowed it down! You cannot clock Lea Salonga

[@ST-co7yt]

Great comments! Thank you for reacting to the legendary Lea Salonga! Her performance is certainly a great teaching tool for singers.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you so much! She is a pleasure to listen to. Is she one of your favourite performers?

[@godsdisciple2904]

Thanks coach to your great and fair evaluation of Ms Lea Salonga's Magnificent Performance😊🎉

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

My pleasure! What was your favourite part of her performance?

[@lancelee335]

I love your reaction to Lea's On My Own performance! I was so lucky to have seen her as Eponine on Broadway. Please react to her performance of A Little Fall of Rain (with Michael Ball as Marius). I cry buckets on that every time. Thanks!

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it

[@torturedsinger]

OMG I cry all the time when i watch that scene

[@davidbangtson3109]

Lea is so amazing, nothing she does ever surprises me. But I have seen this performance several times and it still gets me every time. I don't think there is anyone on Broadway who sings better or more character-wrapped.

[@vividmind2855]

Best reaction video i watched so far to lea salonga OWN MY OWN....I LOVED YOUR SPEAKING VOICE AND THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN THING'S...❤😘😍

[@caroleknowles828]

Oh, thank you for your insight regarding this song. I love it, such a perfect confession of her feelings...sublime! ❤❤

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

My pleasure!!

[@corvus1374]

Her enunciation is unparalleled

[@nickybomberry1190]

I seen her sing this once and I was in tears it was SO beautiful.

[@cecilllamasares7326]

Wow! finally you reacted to one of our greatest singers. Thank you so much...❤❤🥰

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

More to come!

[@allansorianomorales3950]

I love that you break the performance into pieces, and sort of "dumb it down" a bit so those of us who didn't grow up in musical theater can better understand. You really know what you're talking about so bravo to you! And brava to OUR Lea Salonga! Love from the Philippines!❤

[@LinMonash]

Abolutely blown away the first time I saw this, and every time since. Stunning voice and such wonderful precision.

[@jomish8719]

You're young but talk sense unlike other reactors who can just blurt "she's good" without really knowing the technicalities behind the musical !!

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you!

[@jamnee]

"A world that's full of happiness that I have never known". When Lea sings the lyric of known here it is one of the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. She is great in the whole song. I first heard this song in 2003 and wish I would have heard sooner. Better yet would have been to here it live. I am full of happiness every time I hear her sing.

[@ChannelS.417]

oHh I cried again, for me, she is the best Eponine! A legend and icon, the only one who sang two singing voices for Disney and for her role in Miss Saigon, the only Filipina, Asian or a person of color to have received best performances in Olivier and Tony awards. And then I learned new things and tips again in singing (pls make no mistake, am just a singer in my home, for the love of music hahaha). It' okay to cut the music video review from time to time when you see something worth sharing because that is educational, besides, I am so enchanted and disarmed by your gorgeous face and knowledge of music, spontaneity, sincerity, humility and honesty to share your talent, you are just lovable, how can i not fall for you.. hahaha stay safe, sweet and charming,

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you for your kind words!🙂

[@ChannelS.417]

@@nickhiggsthesinger Okidokies! Stay safe, cool, emphatic, kind, empowering and lovable

[@Swoost]

She has an incredible range ur right she can go lower than most classically trained female singers

[@ppsthlm]

I was lucky to be in the audience at the O2 in London when Lea did this amazing performance. She is out of this world. A lot of great performers at this concert but this is the only time I ever saw Lea Salonga. Incredible

[@mlhart3741]

Appreciate how much you love this phenomenal performance... several months ago, I watched another reaction, from a Broadway singer, who complained that this is such a 'old-fashioned' way of singing that wouldn't work on today's stages, that it should be belted out. Nah... perfect technique, emotion, acting? I'll take that any time. Thank you for this.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you! It’s certainly not my place to critique someone who isn’t asking to be critiqued. I just like to help people understand why some performances are so good 🙂

[@TimoBrown79]

Amazing review. I love Lea. I saw Miss Saigon in London in the 90s with her as the lead. Phenomenal doesn’t even categorize her vocal abilities.

[@MichaelPatersonOBE]

Thanks so much for doing this tutorial. Whilst I once again thoroughly enjoyed hearing Lea Salonga sing this beautiful and very moving song, I learned two things from you that will enhance my singing. I only discovered I had singing voice seven months ago (in my 60s and am now wanting to sing to make up for lost time. 👍

[@bobyale6159]

Great reaction, Nick. Love, love your technical and emotional analysis of this great performance. Good job.

[@paulinogavilan965]

Excellent analysis Nick. It helps us understand and appreciate more the singer, the performance and the music. Thank you. 👍

[@STS125]

The 10th Anniversary performance will always be my favorite of the full orchestra performances. The massive choir pulled from all the companies for At the End of the Day…omg. And Phillip Quast and Colm Wilkinson…omg the absolute best Javert and Valjean combo ever.

[@ShakespeareKK]

Yes, yes, I agree with you every single word! I'm from China and I still remember the first time when I heard this song by Lea Salonga, it was when I was 17 years old. I bought a DVD of this 10 years anniversary version of Les Miserable and I fell in love with this musical instantly. Back then, my English was terrible but it doesn't affect me understanding the plot, the character's feeling through Lea's performance. Her version of this song is THE BEST of all time in my world! Also, it's very difficult for a non-native speak to pronounce so clearly, let along it's a musical performance. I know that later on she also played the character Fantine in this musical, but I still think this role Éponine fits her the most. I'm so glad to find your video. Absolutely love it! Thank you so much!

[@pedrokass2973]

The first and mandatory thing to say about the star lea salonga is her timbre, it's like an ángel, the timbre is like the face for a model, beautiful and unique, and yes, she has all the skils for being a great singer, star on Broadway. This beautiful voice make me cry.

[@janetmoran1495]

I simply love her Eponine. She makes me cry every time I hear her sing this.

[@dean9235]

I've just seen Lea Salonga live in Stephen Sondheim's "Old Friends" at the Gielgud Theatre in London. She was very good, and sang a couple of Mrs Lovett's songs too!

[@Nels_77]

It's an eternal battle for me to watch this performance without holding back tears and failing.

[@rjvsmb]

You must watch the entire 10th Anniversary of Les Miserables. It is arguably the greatest ensemble of Les Mis performers.

[@MarcCustodio-gf2tz]

I've watched this video many many times. No one can beat Lea Salonga on this superb performance of her. She was indeed very talented when it comes to broadway singing. Love her so much.

[@packerkats7578]

Enjoyed your reaction! Her phrasing is impeccable-including where she chooses, or chooses *NOT* to take a breath. I laughed when you started nodding your head. 8:11

[@mhlkta8516]

That`s what sets Lea apart from so many musical theater singers IMO. It`s no longer Lea singing (she is of course), but she becomes the character she`s playing. She understands the psychology and the emotionality of the character singing and she takes you on that journey with her. I just love her.

[@pengreys3090]

Thank you for reacting on Lea Salonga, I'm a big fan of Lea since she was a kid.

[@oxoelfoxo]

good on you for correcting her name pronunciation with text overlay!

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

It was my mistake - I should have researched more thoroughly before. :)

[@adriangarcia3980]

So handsome.😊 Thanks for reacting Lea the legend. You may also check a Filipina name Morissette Amon singing Theatre songs.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you!!!

[@melanietacud1376]

MISS SAIGON is Lea Salonga as KIM most of the song that I love 👑😍🇵🇭 for me she has the Most Beautiful Crystal Voice of Broadway Stage 🏆⭐ the Best Voice of Two DISNEY Princesses Jasmine of Aladdin and Mulan the Greatest Classic Disney Movie of All Time😍♥️💞 that is well love by millions of people around the World even up to this day😍👏👏👏 Thanks

[@Perfection212]

From Repertory Philippines to the West End to Broadway and as a Disney Princess!

[@Lampy43]

Hey newbie here 😊 thank you for reacting Lea Salonga 😊 Please do react with her performance “Don’t cry for me Argentina” it was a beautiful performance of her 😊 waiting for your next video reaction 😊

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Added to the list - thanks for your comment!

[@Lampy43]

@@nickhiggsthesinger you’re welcome 😊

[@bld9696]

This, along with David Phelps doing O Holy Night, Jona doing Over the Rainbow, and Sohyang doing Bridge Over Troubled Water, all live and available on KZbin, are four of the most amazing live performances I have ever heard.

[@trulyblessed5236]

sohyang sounds like a tin, it's annoying to the ear. Im not a fan of her, the quality of her voice is not good for my ear. And she sounds like she has a cleft palate. Pronunciation and enunciation is bad

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

I am a huge fan of David Phelps!

[@emxly5082]

I love Lea! And i love your reaction! Very educational/informative. I’m sharing this video to my daughter, so she can learn the techniques you mentioned (she’s learning how to sing properly - technique, etc.). Thank you for reacting to Lea’s performance, as well as for sharing your knowledge. Bless you!

[@jefpalmertexas5032]

I remember my professor in college (UH) uses her videos as teaching module...

[@suzetteanzale4247]

❤❤❤hi nik from Philippines it's my no 1 fav singer Lea proud today Filipino are very talented.. I am singer too.. she's word famous singer so amazing voice specially in theaters so the best we can cry when she sing.. thanks for reaction.. react her other songs a whole new world and reflection tanx more power on your chanel❤

[@josebrizuela3340]

Lea Salonga has a very good diction and pronunciation

[@JuliaKristiana-lv6mw]

Love her, she's peerless 💜

[@LeoDalis-i4m]

12:22 A profound and intelligent vocal and performance analysis Nick, and your not shying away to be emotional makes your review so authentic. Kodus🫡🍻

[@noRthstaR1]

brilliant nick. i like the way you invested with the details of the song and bringing effects of the video that helps us understand your review. well done. just brilliant

[@rrmemphis427]

I loved this review. I'm a fan of the Samantha Barks version. I love her voice and her use of limited vibrato (compared to many other singers) but like you pointed out about her motions and expressions, Lea really makes you think she's IS the character.

[@myles928]

My dearest Lea, she's the GOAT! Luv her so much way back Annie days, she's same age as mine!...Always giving me goosebumps whenever I watch this!...definitely world class! 👏😘💜🫰

[@kalenvuysher4988]

This is my absolute favourite song in the show. When I'm at a performance, the first notes are enough for my eyes to close and my emotions start to well up. The only other song that does that is Finale B in Rent 😭

[@Wh4tever91]

This act of Lea is timeless!!

[@neilgrossbard2511]

I sang On My Own last night (warm up open mic 7pm Thursdays). I am 85 years old and started taking singing lessons Feb. 2019 (forced to retire). I sang as written high note C5 and 1 octave down. I am naturally a Bass Baritone like Jonnie Cash or Paul Robeson but my coach has extended my range until it goes to at lease E5 (started at D4). The host indicated I was at least as good as Lea. He suggested I sing the introduction Bass Baritone and change to soprano for the chorus. I sing at Bebop a night club in Boston Ma..

[@renalex99]

You will love her performance of A Little Fall of Rain from that same show.

[@32a34a]

This entire performance was amazing. What I loved best was the ending lines and how she delivered them.

[@gtc471]

Lea Salonga. The name says it all. She's a league on her own.

[@earthgrazer5511]

I really enjoyed this analysis of Ms. Lea's On My Own! I'm learning to sing with better techniques and I've been learning so much by merely watching good vocal coaches like you explaining what's going on in this performance. Thank you! Pls do more Lea Salonga performance analysis.

[@leoncitadiego5266]

Lea, was everything, actress, tv host, judgest, performer ,singer, her father late Senator Salonga, they have house in U.S. and in Phiippjnes..she's smart...

[@edtanedo6303]

Jovito Salonga was not Lea’s father. Her father was rear admiral Feliciano Salonga. Simple google search will give you this info. Peace.

[@daniellaalejandralee3612]

Lea did the eponine and ten years after she did the fantine role

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

She is incredible. Have you seen her sing live before?

[@Familylove2]

Shes the voice of two Disney Princess Jasmine of Aladdin and also Mulan

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

She’s amazing! What’s your favourite Lea Salonga role?!

[@maxvillame5966]

Love your video reaction Coach

[@ismaelramos5381]

Sir, well analyzed. I wish you produce a big stage of yours. And please get filipino actors. We are underrated. Lea is one of our pride actors.

[@fletcherhc653]

Lea was the perfect actor and your evaluation really got me! :)

[@Pinayunicorn]

Please react to Leah Salonga and Rachel Anne Go “Movie in my mind” from the broadway Miss Saigon! Leah’s first musical show that pave way to her international career

[@rolandorubis7626]

I have heard many vocal coach but I can say your on my top 3 your good you know what you saying..❤

[@Swoost]

Man tears

[@christianstephensuk]

I would love to see your reaction to Ruthie Henshall singing I Dreamed a Dream from the same concert. It’s one of my favourites 😊

[@labellavita12]

Lea is a queen!

[@suzettepeachey8503]

Love your reaction with Lea

[@lynneedwards4538]

Nick, if you haven't seen it, please watch Lea's wedding song to her husband-to-be. It's so beautiful and, as expected, her husband is a blubbering wreck.

[@loryrobete8047]

I really love your reactions.. can you also do a little fall of rain? From Lea and Michael ball performance.. ty

[@clairelucy5667]

IT IS THE GREATEST MUSICAL EVER

[@twicelands]

She is incredible

[@EarthAngel504]

That was wonderful

[@Mansuyihson]

Your english talking is so clear as the song. Good accent bro!

[@horcrux1984]

Lovely reaction and coaching. These Filipinos though are aliens in singing, just out of the world, can I recommend few to react: A. Leah Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go-- Movie in my mind B. Morisette Amon- Defying Gravity or She Used to be mine C. Morisette Amon- Rise Up (Wish Bus Performance) D. Katrina Velarde - Reflection (Mulan) Let me see your take on these performances, Ill be waiting!

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you so much!

[@horcrux1984]

@@nickhiggsthesinger please consider my suggestions. ❤️

[@Prince0fDarK]

just subbed! had dropped few msg. on your IG. lol!

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Awesome thank you!

[@josemiloatis3714]

Again She Nailed it..🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@jeremiahsmith4601]

She is a very good Vietnamese singer....

[@impajamas]

Morissette Amon’s DEFYING GRAVITY next🇵🇭🫶🏻

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Added to the list thanks!

[@taylanhoca]

I need a friend just like Nick to talk about musical pieces for hours 🙏🏻 And for Lea my faviorate soprano 💜

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

We’re officially friends now!!

[@taylanhoca]

@@nickhiggsthesinger🎉🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ElviraSanchez-h7g]

Please react to Guy Sebastian’s Battle Scars and Standing with you. He is amazing. He was the first winner of Australian Idol, and now a judge of The Voice Australia.