Storm Large - Hallelujah

Storm's Holiday Ordeal was held on November 27th, 2009, at the Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon. Storm Large, Holcombe Waller, and Wade McCollum sang "Hallelujah," with James Beaton on piano and Scott Weddle (off camera, darn it!) playing guitar.
I usually do regular concert photographs, but Holcombe mentioned to me that I ought to try to catch this song on video if I could. I am SO grateful to him. I think their performance is beautiful; it's haunting and glorious at the same time. I love it.
There was no way to set up in the middle of the theater; I was one hurried camera, and there isn't a center aisle at the Aladdin. I didn't want to get too far back - I'd lose the intimacy. This side view worked out well, but I wish I could have caught Scott on camera, too; his presence in this song is part of the magic.
I am including a few links below. I don't have everyone's information - let me know if there's another (or different) link, and I'll update.
Storm: stormlarge.com/
Holcombe: www.holcombewal...
Wade: www.wadesong.co...
Aladdin Theater: www.aladdin-the...
Jennie: (email) [e-mail]

[@HiDay-Songbird]

She is indeed an amazing talent! and an inspiration, from one singer to another! she rocks!!!!

[@kennkong]

Ever since I discovered her I've loved everything she performs. She's an amazing talent.

[@Just.jasonn]

You must be happy to see her on America’s got talent

[@kennkong]

@@Just.jasonn I didn't know. I never watch America's Got Talent. If she is, then I'll have to check it out, just to see her of course, can't stand the rest of the show or the judges.

[@coratn9679]

Same here. I love her sexy but powerful voice, the way she performs, the way she connects with audience. 😍😍😍😍😘

[@coratn9679]

@@Just.jasonn ya. She is the most underrated singer in the world

[@Sherri_Jordan]

Yes I lover her Her style her voice she’s da bomb!!!!

[@deborahhigginbotham7276]

Thank you for capturing this, Jennie. This would have been lost and only a disappearing memory.

[@photomandala]

Hi, Deborah! It was a sweet moment. I remember so many of those, and I wish I could revisit them and see all of our friends. ❤ Sending you a hug.

[@theloveofisis]

Thank you SO much for filming this and sharing this with those of us that do not have the pleasure of living in Portland.. I know if I did I'd probably be at every single one of her shows. She is just amazing, and Holcombe and Wade made a beautiful addition to this incredible rendition. Thank you!!

[@danieleceramica4411]

Storm. Fantastic!😘

[@Natalis7]

Wow I am just amazed by how beautiful this rendition is. Amazing performance!

[@fungoorstitch]

With her voice and sultry presence, Storm Large is one in a billion. The crazy thing is, that's not an exaggeration.

[@pearltears8039]

I Agree shes Amazing....i Just hate it though when singers Lipsing to their own Back track

[@photomandala]

​@@pearltears8039 As far as I know, she sings straight to the mic, no back track. I apologize if my poor film/sound quality make this look out of sync or something. But I work a lot of shows (as a plain photographer), and I've seen her perform 25 or 30 times... and she's never needed a back track that I've witnessed. She's just that good. :)

[@Rlessays]

They just made magic on that stage!!

[@markstatnikov444]

OMG! So beautiful...!

[@DrArtcop]

I was in the room and so grateful to Jennie Baker for recording and sharing this wonderful performance. I've listened to it many times. Love Love Love

[@missymoonwillow6545]

The support is beautiful to see. Amazing talent. You'd not be where you are Storm without your community. I'm so very happy for you. Break a leg angel.

[@pepperdeas1269]

Wow,Wow,Wow not enough words!

[@jocbear777]

This is just pure beauty. What a gorgeous version of Hallelujah.

[@atmanand5802]

💖 eternally 🌏 grateful 🙏

[@yankeepie]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@kimberlyleal9820]

I saw Storm and her band for the first time last night in Detroit. She blew my fucking hair back. Love you Storm. You are my new favorite vocalist. Please come to Detroit again ( I know you will).

[@coratn9679]

I listen to her music everyday when she was the guest singer of Pink Martini.

[@paldenoshoe6392]

Amazingly genuine and pure power woman most beautiful..

[@luvlex1017]

I love a man who can sing in such a natural soprano. And I love how the bald guy looked like he was having a conversation with someone. Beautiful redition.

[@lisamischke7808]

As many music teachers have said, "you start out that big, you have nowhere to go."

[@RagemanRM]

"Storm" you are the best! Thank you!!

[@bernitasteed8521]

Beautiful. So talented

[@mattbaum399]

WOAH! That was AMAZING!

[@jimmybobbikins]

Late to the party ... what an epic performance .. timeless

[@peoplefromyangji8513]

Beautiful!

[@OttawaRock]

I came across this only today. Quite stunning Storm! Thank you Jennie for capturing and sharing this beautiful video. Shout out to the Ballzboarders! :-)

[@fewashburn]

Storm has a great range and love her music and rendition.

[@GeoH97]

I had to sign in to say this. The first time I cried. So much beauty packed in such a short space. And, Holcombe, and Wade, I don't know the specifics of the event, but I want to thank you for dressing up. Storm, you seem such a chameleon! I can't get a fix on you! Which seems to be a wonderful thing. Apparently you'll be in Toledo, Ohio soon, I wish I could be there with you.

[@bernitasteed8521]

She sings amazing

[@mikesotelo4304]

a wonderful person

[@velvetpaws999]

Leonard's beautiful "holy" song, done in a great rendition! thank you for sharing!

[@MelindaHager]

This is ablsolutly breathtaking and that may be an understatement! Just beautiful!

[@nelsonway5352]

Beautiful ❤️❤️

[@JanuarySubaru]

This is one of my absolute favorite songs. I have yet to hear a version that I wasn't melted by. But the harmony on this is spectacular. I wish I'd been there to see this magic take place, to feel it rock my soul. Thank you, Storm, Holcombe, and Wade!

[@LadyBird791]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lauragiggi450]

Magico! ✨✨

[@RebeccaHonett]

Awesome. And that guy! -- love him!

[@SagebrushRambles]

2 guys there lol.

[@equilibriumbynadia]

Phenomenal recording...thank you so much for sharing!

[@hunterjoe805]

First heard and became a fan of Storm singing 8 Miles Wide. Not only was the video visually captivating, the message of love was wondrous. She comes across on screen as such a powerhouse; in person she must knock your soul into orbit.

[@sootikins]

See her live if you get the chance. Really... go see her. I've seen her twice at close range in small venues: once with Pink Martini and once with her own band. "Spellbinding" is the best word I can come up with.

[@hunterjoe805]

***** Thanks for the affirmation. Yes, I'll bet "Spellbinding" is another word to attach to this gal's accolades. Hopefully she'll come to Central California soon.

[@sootikins]

G. Ma San Francisco close enough? She's playing 2 shows in Frisco 10/18 & 10/19 (on the off chance you didn't already know!).

[@sootikins]

G. Ma Well, she was here (U.C. Irvine) last week, L.A. after that, then Frisco. Not sure why she didn't do a show in SLO or Scruz or something. Now she's off to the east coast until mid-November. I was at the Irvine show (third row center - oh yeah!) but am tempted to take a road trip to Portland to see her again in Nov. You can see the whole tour sched on stormlarge.com BTW.

[@GabeyMinch]

How did it take me so long to see this? I've known wade for a decade, storm for about 5 years, and recently discovered holcombe. Beautiful.

[@kate0708]

goose bumps...I love this song anyway...but this was really enjoyable

[@cinde3875]

love this version :)

[@isisraine]

So powerful!

[@SagebrushRambles]

All 3 were fantastic!

[@bloodsling]

never seen this before..Storm is awesome..but that guy holy shit that was something else

[@SagebrushRambles]

There were 2 guys there.

[@kkellyimages2]

This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@mcfrdmn]

Excellent musical performance !

[@JamesPerkins]

Stellar video Jennie! Transports me back to that night, and the high definition view brings such detail and focus. I love the framing of Jimmy in the background.

[@ohsoswedie]

WOW!

[@lilahbloom8503]

Okay, flannel shirt guy looks so in love 😂

[@samdelmastro8027]

Storm you were great also the guys.

[@francoishainry8714]

So nice

[@johnseiple]

Good God Ya'll~~~!! Such a beautiful song, you guys killed it!! Thanks again for great, great music. I've been listening to you since Rockstar. Then............I met the boys and I knew then, that I was an intellectual equal. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh good ole brain damage lol. I hope to see ya'll one day.....................luv ya!

[@krushtonpaul]

My heart ❤️

[@DiscoveryBOOM]

very nice list

[@cyndih4870]

CHILLS!

[@hughthenasia3153]

Sound quality is poor, and yet the talent soars above and electrifies...

[@photomandala]

I agree and apologize. I had gotten that camera that very day, so I was not yet accustomed to its capabilities. I had just wanted to catch the singing, and it was so beautiful that I had to post it.

[@amybeth4075]

if storm does it i love it!!!!!

[@КонстантинДоломанофф]

all vocal is great)

[@lucyichaso5411]

Love it Great voice

[@robertbartelmes7623]

... I am so glad Storm laid into that final verse with that powerful voice of hers ... the one that PG audience singers drop ... "And remember when I moved in you the holy dove was moving too And every breath we drew was Hallelujah" ... up 'til then she seems almost reticent ... very un-Storm like ...

[@Vares65]

Wow. Just...wow

[@camilleintheburg]

I was moved to tears listening to this song...deep, clear, transformative, sooooo beautiful! Loved how the 2 men presented themselves so simply, purely, with full hearts...I was lost in the music, just as they were...Thank you all...is this song on a CD I can purchase?

[@photomandala]

I'm glad you like the song. This is the only recording of this performance, as far as I know, and I'm not sure if the original audio track is cd-quality. If they ever decide to include it on a cd, though, I'll mention it on my KZbin page. :)

[@LadyBird791]

💔♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rowelovesk8]

I'm a fan!

[@desdeelmuelle4085]

Maravilloso!

[@bofinney5093]

She needs to record a album version of this. The bald dude was off time btw. He landed on his feet tho. She really killed it at the end.

[@xXxCaStRo1xXx]

record this fucking song !!!! probably the best version i heard of it

[@jankocz18]

You're right !!!

[@andeleon6838]

11 years later and still is

[@atticusalexander2101]

Pro trick : watch series at flixzone. Been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.

[@briggsmajor2315]

@Atticus Alexander definitely, I've been using Flixzone for since november myself :D

[@randyjohnson6845]

Its close....Katherine Jenkins....Hannah Gellard........KJ is the best professional and HG is the best under 18 I just saw SL on AGT last week she was sensational

[@odiumimbues]

dam let the tears go.

[@azerbaijan_az]

Beautiful ❣️❤️! Azərbaycan.

[@DamonWakefield]

I've loved you since "Rockstar".

[@rickovery]

I've loved her since Pink Martini!

[@michaelross2294]

Hope you'll do Splendor in the Grass at the Medford, OR Holiday Concert

[@dannycrystal1234]

awesome

[@MsPopeyeolive]

Beautiful. Who is that man? The soprano! Dynamite! Storm is gorgeous . She finds such talent. Both men are awesome. They compliment each other! TY

[@impishsongster333]

Holcombe Waller

[@LadyBird791]

@@impishsongster333 Thanks !

[@impishsongster333]

You're welcome. 😊

[@pqgmama]

i love how the bald guy is all smily and lalala, and then she starts singing and he just stares at her.

[@DrTubeman]

Stormy Stormy STORMY JUST TA BESTAS ROCK BABE

[@amybeth4075]

see Storm in Manhattan December..love ya girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lisamischke7808]

Thanks for the heads up! I live in NY and I''m definitely gonna try and catch this show!

[@francescopomposelli8037]

Assolutamente innalzante verso le vette del cielo.Hallelujah, DIO CI AMA!!!

[@lolatriple7]

❤😍🤗

[@catg8383]

Why is this woman not super famous? She can give the likes of Beyoncé some serious singing lessons

[@grahammewburn]

HalleluJAH Praise JAH Praise JehovAH

[@nycagnes1]

First let me say I am a huge Pink Martini fan and Storm has a great voice and does a great rendition of this song; but Brandi Carlile's version is pure ambrosia. It's here on youtube.

[@carlycarson4034]

I wish I could buy this song but I can't find it for sale. They are all awesome (including the pianist) but I particularly loved the guy in the plaid shirt. I wish they hadn't sung over him.

[@carlycarson4034]

I mean the guy in the red plaid shirt.

[@SamirSamir-rx5sw]

Gloire et louanges à Dieu Le Plus Haut, Le Seul digne de louanges et de gloire.

[@hunterjoe805]

Sootkins - You are a lucky person!!! I'm going to contact Cal Poly in SLO and see if they can't book her. She'd wow them there too.

[@MiaDevilDog]

This is the version!, how the hell did you do it? Im working on it right now Love you Storm:) goose bumps....

[@alexdesslin]

baooooom !

[@buropipeta1912]

brava

[@chassiex3]

💕💕💕💕

[@lilgrasshoppah]

she's the event horizon!

[@abigailh7715]

Why they act like they just solved world hunger at the end congratulating each other

[@debrastrong8984]

Great song can she pull it off ? Not bad. 👏👏

[@guadalupecampos7027]

La super mejor voz femenina!!

[@KasiaStone]

I can only imagine that any dislikes for this song are just so they can click like again.

[@Mentalfloss64]

I gotta get out more.

[@c00per69]

Alleluja..

[@duffins2007]

gotta hear her BRING ME TO LIFE.. she basically nailed it yet one of the judges disagreed.

[@GuerillaWelder]

I named my son after this song

[@mimimorgan7963]

Storm i followed your KZbin when you are with Pink Martini

[@guidejerusalem]

Storm is amazing, but the guy should have pulled his hand out of his pocket.

[@andrefelipeconstantinodasi8145]

Tão linda e bela q chega ser ótima . Mostra feminilidade , gosto disso nelas , amo tbm . Boa musicista . Gosto dela . Deveria ser sex símbolo , não gente ? Eu aprovo bela . Storm , tormenta linda . Sou André. PErnambucano tbm brasileiro . Amém

[@mimimorgan7963]

😥 you are not singing with the Pink Martini band 😢 ❤💋😘

[@tanapatpeemanee1230]

Life goes on.... the fact ... but she is geting along with several other great ways... ... support STORM ...anyway .

[@richardellis5819]

Is there anyone better

[@lovebitchhate]

@holidayspice what do you mean?