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[@singenstattatmen5096]

There's Olivia, shaking like a leaf, so nervous about singing... Then she opens her mouth and out comes this wonderful singing voice. Damn. Anything she can't do?!

[@salmiahakhtar3371]

it has been autotuned :3 still lovely voice ^_^

[@jackbizz2558]

she couldn't eat her own face

[@singenstattatmen5096]

@@salmiahakhtar3371 Yeah I can hear the autotune (shame really), but I do think that enough of her voice can be heard through to realize it's absolutely lovely and very distinct from her (albeit also lovely) speaking voice. 😊

[@Hazeydaze92]

She can sing in tune, but she's probably a bit pitchy (hard not to be if you're very nervous and not a pro) hence the autotune.

[@singenstattatmen5096]

@@Hazeydaze92 Yeah most likely, still there's a right way of using autotune (subtle, just straightening out some minor kinks) and then there's the heavy handed way where people end up sounding like a robot.

[@vcp365]

“This is the scariest thing I’ve ever done, I’d rather give birth again with no drugs, -eh! I’m having a lovely time, I don’t want to be rude!” Literally the most British thing I’ve seen. 🤣 😍 Protect her at all costs!

[@carma_c9316]

I just love her!!! 😂😂

[@swissuz]

I absolutely adore Olivia. If I knew her in person, she'd be my best friend. The talent pouring out of her is remarkable. WOW! If anyone hasn't heard the finished song, you will be blown away. She could headline anywhere!

[@brunareivax3258]

She pulled a Claire "This sauce is disgusting!" "Everything okay?" "It's delicious!"

[@anranliu6454]

Bruna Reivax You remind me of the line which is one of the most British thing in Fleabag!!! Tons of love!

[@richardjames5843]

A national treasure!

[@warriorbard]

Olivia Colman is too pure for this world. She must be protected at all costs.

[@Aki-mp5jq]

Olivia and phoebe both

[@carolstarkey8695]

Agreed!

[@swissuz]

Agreed....pray her personality spreads kindness and humility everywhere.

[@arshad_nazran]

She is a treasure, isn't she?

[@helvete983]

You have my sword

[@musterd3373]

Olivia's friendship with the Waller-Bridges is so pure it's lovely. She completely genuinely relaxed after being in their company.

[@ArtemisScribe]

If you told me Olivia Colman was Phoebe's real life godmother I would believe you.

[@tetouantetouan9378]

ArtemisScribe لجمت

[@maceroni4390]

Even her real life mother

[@popburnsy3207]

Minus the evil part. Love Colman, hate her on Fleabag

[@jasonberryman7900]

She isn’t. They say on screen god daughter and phoebes real life sister

[@ArtemisScribe]

@@jasonberryman7900 I know, I said if someone told me that they were godparent and godchild in real life I would believe it. It was a comment on how earnest and supportive their friendship always looks.

[@dwalker1974]

Olivia has such a beautiful voice and she can hold a note... what a talent.

[@bangendedscoots7960]

I was really nervous for her before she started, but dang! What was she worried about?!? Sounds GREAT!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Her singing voice is higher than I would have guessed. I bet she could sing it low, high, etc. She is a treasure.

[@geofthompson3844]

The thing is that she wasn't just decent or ok or passable, she actually has a really great distinctive voice. She could easily have been a professional singer. It's kind of unfair on the rest of us, she got all the talents 😭, i would make children cry and animals run away if i sang 😂😂

[@timwatley4793]

And you just know she could belt out the high notes too. I'd love to hear some other covers from her.

[@garyking4032]

@@timwatley4793 Sorry to be a bubble-burster, but her vocal has a ton of autotune on it. It sounds like she has a good voice for sure, but she used a lot of help there.

[@sadiqmohamed681]

@@garyking4032 And you know this how? She can sing, she has done it on stage so stop talking shit.

[@garyking4032]

@@sadiqmohamed681 Because I have many years of studio work under my belt, in both live and recording venues... And because of that, I can recognise the telltale pitch corrections of the Antares autotune, or one of the similar plugins that are currently available to protools and similar multitrack recording systems. Similar systems can even be used in realtime (which is why some of the TV talent shows have got into trouble). Simple.

[@sadiqmohamed681]

@@garyking4032 Whatever. She has 4 movie credits for singing. She appeared in a number of comedy sketch shows in the early part of her career in which she sang. And she was in Les Miserables. Even her speaking voice is musical, and she is actually good at accents, when having a musical ear is a great help. My trained ear, after 35 years as a video editor, detected what sounded like a chorus effect. I've heard this used before, by singers performing live. I know what Autotune sounds like, and that is not what I was hearing. I think people are far to quick to dismiss singers by claiming Autotune. Coleman's acting training included song and dance!

[@CruzR1111]

Is there anything Olivia can’t do? This is one of my favourite songs and not easy to do. She’s amazing..

[@fairlyadorablepancreas3746]

Phoebe's hair looks so damn beautiful here!! Actually falls in a very chic way 😋

[@gentianviolet2785]

"I'd rather give birth again without drugs than do this" -Olivia Coleman, 2019

[@oberneger]

probably goes without saying, but I'd rather do drugs without giving birth than watching german television.

[@christianb572]

Her frankness is so endearing.

[@darthmegablock]

olivia colman is absolutely amazing! she’s so talented 🥺🥺

[@lisab9541]

What a beautiful distinctive voice and loved her friends supporting her with ukuleles.

[@drcarp7377]

Olivia!......omg, you sing like an angel. How can you keep that amazing voice from us all for so long. More please!!!!

[@julz63]

Of course Olivia can sing...is there anything she can’t do well? This is making my heart smile 😍

[@adelaferreira4575]

What a lovely surprise Olivia can sing and Phoebe can play ,these amazing talented ladies what a gift !

[@suziejane1008]

Her voice is fab, totally suited to this song. It's one of my fav and Olivia is amazing x

[@lebosisings]

Amazed by her voice...she’s so cool!

[@nastiiiao]

love these women! they are the reason the world spins

[@belkentens]

🤮

[@stephouille5657]

My all-time favourite song by Portishead sung by my favourite actress!!! I need to hear the whole song now. Great job!

[@jibreelfalowo3118]

Thanks for giving me the song title, i can now hunt it down

[@sebastienseb7673]

Isnt she just precious! I mean, that woman has it all: the voice, the acting, the kindness and politeness!

[@stephl4277]

I didn't know Olivia could sing! What a great voice!!

[@deeliciousplum]

"Phoebe sent me a video of her in the airport practicing on a piece of paper. She'd drawn the strings. So, I'm not sure how that's going to sound." - Olivia Coleman Oh, that is too funny and relateable. 🌸 Phoebe! I think that the world loves Phoebe. Wonderful!

[@geofthompson3844]

Wow, I am shocked. I was expecting that she would be ok but actually she has a really nice and interesting voice.

[@TheGrainbag]

I LOVE Portishead! And Olivia was so good singing this cut!

[@FacemeltsWasteland]

I love this woman so much. She is so human and really does represent the best of us.

[@kouranko]

Oh my goodness Olivia Colman can sing! I love her even more now, didn't think I could.

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

This makes me want season 2 of Crashing even more

[@Cannibal1030]

olivia is so precious 😊. And I love phobe so much she's pure.

[@bernadettemccluskey2812]

Would be great to hear them playing the whole song. Wow, how lovely

[@t.least.he.is.honest]

she has a really great voice

[@flip7081]

Killing it. Would love to see a situation they somehow find themselves doing this on Fleabag. That would rule, and totally change the dynamic between them.

[@julia4768]

SHE REALLY CAN SING! I'M IN LOVE WITH OLIVIA, CAN'T HELP IT

[@LindaEnfield]

🤩 not just a brilliant actress but a great singer too

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

such a warm, lovely, funny and caring person. That is the best part !!

[@danielachamorro8783]

Is there anything Phoebe and Olivia can’t do??? Good lord

[@redlady935]

I'm feeling rather inadequate

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

the PWB was in the wonderful Harry Stiles music video. It is delightful and she has another talent !!!! e-gads !!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@redlady935 I'm right there with ya. But, we can enjoy them !

[@silencieux4464]

I have this song in my phone and I listen to it almost every evening. Incredible stuff

[@sarahneplevrednav]

this woman is just so heavenly

[@kidcaptainwembri]

I don't know what I was expecting but Oliva Colman has an absolutely beautiful voice!

[@camnsprencheria3225]

Geez Olivia darling that was AMAZING! You sounded like someone from Nina Simone's era! Pure gold! Well done!

[@jeanneratterman4174]

Oh my! I love Olivia’s singing voice! Wow!

[@schooldirector454]

Excellent Olivia! I swear actors have amazing, not hidden, but additional talents! So lovely!!

[@josephstanski5180]

That was sooooooo GOOD! Wow, Olivia, what a beautiful voice - so loving.

[@annabellewild1452]

i love this song so much.. this is my favourite song of all time and her voice is so beautiful

[@oneguycoding]

I didn't know I could love Olivia any more than I already did.

[@Jo-yp8wy]

Lovely voice! Wish I could hear the whole thing. Ok, found it. Fantastic.

[@LindaArchbold]

Wow - what a soulful jazz voice! Hidden talent amidst her major talents!!

[@adelaferreira4575]

I watch this video and it makes me so happy today after this trouble world news ,it has a soothing effect on my soul,Olivia ,Phoebe and her sister who is a great musician made my day ,thank you girls !

[@suziejane1008]

Olivia was amazing, such a fantastic voice! Love that song xx

[@arjanqorraj9889]

Olivia Colman sings extremely well !! She can do anything actually !!

[@kitano0]

Everything about this is so cool...love Phoebe's hair!

[@carolslade9600]

Phoebe can make anyone laugh. And the two of them have the biggest smiles in the world.

[@notanurse2373]

Olivia Coleman is a freaking treasure. Also PW-B. Brilliant. Such a brilliant show that I’m currently watching a video of its lead actors hanging out playing a Portishead cover on a ukulele.

[@gangstagrandma]

Beautiful! Who knew the Queen could sing!

[@lisalynnn]

Olivia is awesome

[@davidhollyfield5148]

I love Olivia Colman, and now I love her even more. The woman can SING!!!💕♥️❤️

[@TheLucyblades]

This si amazing, are there no ends to Olivia Coleman's talents? (Also love Phoebe but WOW that voice was so much more than I was prepared for...)

[@timbrock3377]

This was remarkably and surprisingly good! I would never have imagine such a singing voice from Olivia Colman.

[@karenvaljewelry2934]

Oh my Ms. Olivia Colman can certainly rock some tunes! Absolutely lovely performance. Brav❤️

[@karenvaljewelry2934]

Brava!❤️

[@Rebel.heartt]

Never knew she could sing and sound magnificent!

[@sandraberry-ashpole3209]

Is there anything this lovely woman can't do? She is a National Treasure!!

[@HorseMuse]

Amazing Olivias voice! Whoooooooooaaaaa record more Lady!

[@agostinaalvarez9254]

I SCREAMED WHEN I SAW PHOEBE I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

[@marianaciton6211]

i love them so much

[@drwoo6090]

I adore Olivia Colman. And she can song!! There’s no end to her talents! 🥰

[@gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12]

This so awesome, Olivia's voice in fantastic, so smooth and beautiful

[@claudebylion9932]

A gang of truly magnificent ladies with talent to spare. 😍😍😍

[@eadenwall4265]

Is there anything this amazing woman cant do???? Love Olivia

[@andrewthomas776]

Any Fleabag fans here?

[@Skepticalresident]

🙋

[@Skepticalresident]

Here

[@Wolfgangus_Theophilus]

I've watched. Is that enough?

[@louisdark3746]

Of COURSE

[@honeyclark815]

YESSS

[@angharadswansea9343]

So much talent all in one person!

[@gailsali932]

olivia /phoebe too of my favorite British ladies love them so great voice Olivia😊☺😚

[@TheSuperBestComment]

'Slaying the ukele' sounds like an entry in the Viz profanosarous.

[@roccosiffredi6427]

Hells yeah !!

[@CG-vt1dv]

absolute cuteness

[@gregcarlson9528]

So talented, so very charming. Olivia Coleman is such a gem.

[@UndeshkoS]

The first 10 seconds of this video already had me floored from laughter. I love her so much!

[@bhanani5480]

In the words of that kid at the end of The Incredibles movie - THAT WAS AWESOME!!!

[@davehowell3790]

Isn't she just the best!?!! 🙂❤️❤️❤️

[@PaulaJoW]

Wow, who knew she had a voice like that! Love her.

[@72PSI]

Olivia Colman's truly a wonderful and multi talented lady..... Love her : )

[@healinggardens-terribowlby3129]

I love this! I love Olivia Colman… Is there anything this woman cannot do? Fabulous

[@Teresasblaze]

Olivia Coleman is there nNothing you cannot do? Beautiful voice.🥳😘👩‍🌾

[@madijayne2]

And I didn’t think I could love her any more 😳😱😱😍😍😍😍

[@maybeme94]

Love Olivia’s voice!

[@daviddalby9699]

She has Great voice. Love her ❤ great in every way possible may shine on

[@cleaterose5914]

Never heard of her, her voice is magical.

[@em-db4hr]

Phoebe with her hair fully curly is STUNNING❤️❤️❤️

[@SLD1]

Amazing actress and slaying the singing. Love her!

[@Marilinaa]

Wow! What a great voice

[@carabiner7999]

Lovely ladies, fabulous song, genuine love. So made my week.

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

She has a lovely voice

[@JohnEdwardBerry]

wow shes a good singer, what a talent !

[@2legit64]

Holy shit! After all of those nerves and then that voice comes out! Olivia Colman constantly slays me.

[@colaboytje]

The auto tune or pitch correction is a bit obvious. But it's impossible not to love her

[@mothintofllame]

I've listened to this track on repeat since it came out and I didn't hear any pitch correction, but you might have an ear for it

[@RUClassicallyTrained]

it's extremely obvious, especially in the high notes

[@EnjoyerofYoutube]

@@mothintofllame Yeah the pitch correction is very very apparent - it wasn't even done subtly...

[@FramesPerSecond]

chill babie it’s very obvious. Doesn’t mean she’s bad but I think they just over did it

[@sergiovela7686]

@@mothintofllame 1:20 in the line "being a man" you can clearly hear it

[@abrarosen3736]

Her voice is so good 😍😍

[@01jeffb]

she's an amazing singer!

[@mikepxg6406]

what a voice.

[@TheMrgoodboy2]

Olivia Colman.. My new movie hero ! - Love from Sri Lanka

[@mikedrinan5223]

Wow! Olivia IS a dark horse! Lovely rendition... plus the icing of the Uke Twins 👊

[@andersonjay2010]

dam she was so nervous then bang sings like that... such sweetness and talent....

[@fc4660]

Go Olivia! What a wonderful woman

[@user-hq5ig9ir2e]

They’re playing at poshfest this summer. Can’t wait!