Twin Musicians REACT - Lea Salonga - On My Own (Les Misérables)

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Daniel is a vocal coach and Matthew is a guitar teacher, together we run The Playroom Studio and have performed for the past 10 years.
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[@pdgf]

No need for a lyrics sheet with you whenever she sings. She's the queen of great diction and enunciation! 😁

[@Nnyleenoh]

She is the first Miss Saigon!

[@narda9926]

Only professional music teacher would know that Lea is a perfect singer thanks

[@jonashasauniqueside]

Miss Lea Salonga’s diction is much clearer than my eyesight right now.

[@alhoumauritz2419]

🤣🤣🤣💖💖

[@elmer9787]

Lea Salonga is the first Asian Tony & Laurence Olivier Awardee. She is the Disney Princcess & also the Broadway Diva. She won many international awards as well. Pls. react to her version of Don't Cry for Me Argentina, Wonderful reactions & comments. Thanks fr. Manila. Stay Safe.

[@mario4301]

Lea is the only disney princess that performed twice in a disney movie soundtrack. You guys ever ever saw her on west end as kim in miss saigon? During the time it was a gruesome daily performance.

[@dee12yearsago88]

She did a mixed on the last part so she won't lose her voice. They did Les Miserables 6 days in a row. xD

[@jcflores8386]

Wow

[@jasonchu1880]

Yes even tara said it. Its a smart way.

[@quiddy]

Actually this performance was a one night thing. This wasn’t your typical broadway show that ran multiple nights. It was a special anniversary event. She did It in head voice because she can’t really belt. She’s never had a performance where you heard her belt this note

[@bingbing9696]

@@quiddy As it's a concert, yes, they only performed once. However, the original poster meant that (most) musical theatre actors perform 6 to 8 shows a week, so they must take good care of their voices. Also, it's not that Lea cannot belt. She can, but prefers not to. She's a master of mixing and takes good care of her instrument that way. 😊

[@quiddy]

Bing Bing I know what he meant but that’s not a valid reason for why Lea didn’t belt it in that particular performance. That one night event was a pretty huge event and given that it was a one night thing, there was no reason why Lea would not belt it other than the fact that she couldn’t. Lea cannot belt. Have you even seen any of her performances where she belts? Maybe in the lower notes but I’m talking about her higher range.

[@Mommy_Cute3827]

You should see her in Miss Saigon. She was stunning vocally and theatrically. She has maintained that clarity in her voice which lends much for theatre as we can clearly understand the lines. Her high notes are not irritating, so unlike many belters.

[@puglover4280]

Lea Salonga is a Tony Award winning broadway star.

[@ofelv1116]

She did Miss Saigon too. The original.

[@mariloubautista4170]

She became popular on Ms. Saigon. She’s the original. Yes she’s known for her diction and that you understand every word. She’s a pride of the Philippines.

[@andrewmattlouis7425]

Lea salonga is the best ever. Her voice is goosebumps

[@makala7497]

Lea is also the original Kim in Miss Saigon. Her voice is perfection

[@justme6774]

Yes yes yes. Oh my god. I adore her, she's the quintessential Epinone. I loved Sam Barks too but Lea is THE one., There are some seriously stunning other performances in this 10th Anniversary concert. It would be amazing if you could react to one or more of these please? Philip Quast singing Stars, Colm Wilkinson singing Bring Him Home

[@maecabaylo6285]

So much respect with Ms. Lea Salonga in she singing ... Like she is owning the stage whenever she sings.. so powerful and magical... Can't compare her to other singers in Saigon. ❤️🥰

[@aubrey4699]

Lea is the first to give the Philippines great honor thru music.

[@denniszenanywhere]

It’s good that you like Lea but I don’t know exactly what you mean. Freddie Aguilar anak song was translated in more than 28 languages. Pilita corrales also had international acclaim. The invention of the karaoke machine was credited to a Filipino. Perhaps you mean the most popular?

[@mariarosarioamaliedesengan1079]

Lea salonga started her career in london..she's the first kim leading role in miss saigon

[@joegarnet8757]

Original Kim in Miss Saigon at West End which earned her an Olivier.

[@riverdreams9510]

I heard she was singing this since she was little that why she knows this song by heart. It was also her audition piece for Miss Saigon where she played the main character even before she got the role in Disney.

[@imdreamingofawhite]

She’s known for having perfect pitch and a photographic memory.

[@brianvallejos5424]

Your introduction is everything! ❤️ I love your reactions, but the intro makes them different! ❤️❤️ Love from Argentina! 😁👍🏻

[@danzsolonia4194]

She's the singing voice of Jasmine in the original animated Aladdin.And the voice of Mulan as well.

[@bryantpark88]

Please check out Lea's version of Don't Cry for me Argentina. Also "I know him so well" and "Movie in my mind" both with Rachelle Ann Go, another Filipina theatre artist/singer. Both were done in London.

[@melanietacud1376]

Lea Salonga is the original Jasmine of Aladdin and Mulan of Disney, original Kim of Miss Saigon 👑😍🇵🇭

[@harukodesu8313]

Is it just me who looks forward with the same hype to their reaction and their intro covers? Loved them!

[@maelaguemo4329]

Shes also original lead role of Miss Saigon ..london and broadway ..shes also winning as best actress as tony awards

[@jojr6825]

your voices are the type that i would listen to

[@lincolneyar8269]

Don't Cry For Me Argentine is also a good performance from her. Incredible control and dynamics.

[@apocalypto928]

You may wanna check out Lea Salonga singing the same song but 2 decades later. Still maintained the power. Such a delight to watch and listen.

[@jonathanpanchame3230]

She didn't take that breath in the Last words, was a one and only amazing continue "but only on my own" no many singers do in that Way.

[@marigoldty2449]

Amazing vocal voice of Lea and you can feel the sadness in every words.

[@jungersrules]

I'm leaving this comment not for the video creators because I'm sure they already know by now, but for those coming here to watch the video. Salonga is now in her 50s, like me, and she started her career in Broadway when she played the role of Kim in "Miss Saigon," a role that she was cast in when she was 17, 18, and for which she won a Tony.

[@raddichoso6304]

I ALWAYS LIKE THE SANDO OR TSHIET CUT OF MATTHEW, THATS MY FAV TO WEAR

[@aubrey4699]

Lea will always be the pride of d Philippines

[@wilfredoesleyer3530]

What a nice intro song. You both have great voices.

[@gretchn6684]

she won a Tony for Miss Saigon

[@blessieniegas5822]

Filipino pride! ❤🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@marionparreno822]

Reacto to KZ Tandingan and JAYA "Feeling Good"

[@gelayyytin8855]

Marion Andrei yeeeees!!!

[@kapamilyaforever9888]

Yeah exactly 👏

[@chanmanacpo3826]

OMG YES!

[@nursing1999]

You guys sounds great!!

[@puglover4280]

Daniel, your country twang is spot on.

[@aubrey4699]

Excellent singers...Matthew and Daniel

[@marylinarganiosa321]

Dont forget that before all that disney of mulan & aladdin shes kniwn as Ms Saigon where she won the prestigious Tony Awards in broadway & Sir Olivier awardsnin London . Shes not only a super good singer but a multi awarded actress in theatre as well in broadway & in London

[@louismartincastulolc]

i'm having a crush on matthew 😩💙

[@neimanjazmin3619]

Yes.. He's so cute.

[@bobbyvalentine5715]

A piece of sky by regine Velasquez

[@artjamesderama9736]

♥️♥️♥️

[@aubrey4699]

You're very good singers. Unique voice. Yes Lea Salonga is a Filipino pride.

[@annlouisegenevievecastro1844]

Interestingly enough, the one who played older Cosette (Judy Khun) in that same Les Miz 10th Anniv. concert is the singing voice of Pocahontas :)

[@JayMagg]

You're one of my favorite reactors. Great comments. Great voices too. I'm a fan. Can you please react to Elaine Duran Singing "Someday". Thanks! Greetings from the Philippines.

[@felamanrecal4426]

Yes please

[@PaoloJimenez]

+1 for this!

[@shrugitoffsa]

any parents wud b lucky to have guys, so talented and cute

[@MuxuAnimation]

Yes. I'm so happy you're reacting this video. Yeyyyyyy!!!! Love you guys. More blessingd to come. Godbless you guys.

[@sjsommers1721]

I LOVE your INTRO COVER!!! Looking forward to it! Your reactions is a BONUS to watch!!!

[@salvacionvacunawa6169]

She's a Disney princess

[@juzdion]

Your voices really compliment each other

[@alvijecafe6294]

Miss. Lea don't stop to breath at the end and that's super amazing! With a "N" the end!

[@venncollarga1976]

Loving the intro song💖💖

[@Rosannasfriend]

You guys are great singers. I now regret my hesitation is to check out your videos. I don’t know why I did hesitate , I just did.

[@benroseco1829]

React to Leah & Rachelle Ann Go (also a filipina) singing "The movie on my mind" during Leah's concert.

[@babyfier21]

I'm happy to be able to watch Miss Saigon and a bit sad because it wasn't Leah Salonga.. She was 18 when she got the role of Kim.. She's a Legend❣️ wish I could go back to that time 🥺

[@romacornista5270]

She won best actress in musical Miss Saigon (Tony Awards)

[@salvacionvacunawa6169]

First Miss Saigon As Kim So good I really love her so much she's great

[@salvacionvacunawa6169]

I adore her so much Yes Thanks for reacting

[@liamgekzua477]

The legend...lea salonga

[@jastherlloydtomaneng8885]

The thing is she didn't breath on the last line she sang it straight with only one breath. 😱😯

[@serenader210]

please react to "Rachelle Ann Go and Lea Salonga - The Movie in my mind" it's a song from the musical Miss Saigon. and their duet is epic!

[@MRPOPOY-xl1mj]

My goodness I love the duet

[@junjunmacam2894]

love you both

[@SpaghettiPlays]

i really enjoy these mini performances in the intro

[@dominiquebulante8425]

One of the things i really look forward to in your videos area your covers at the start of your videos. Amazing!

[@RobertDeMartin]

Thanks, guys! Lea was absolutely phenomenal! And, btw, the intro from you two guys was great. Continued success with whatever you do. I hate to do this because this video belongs to Lea but, I've never tuned into you guys before and I would like to suggest something for you to listen to. I know you will enjoy it. Angelina Jordan singing Bohemian Rhapsody on AGT/The Champions from 2020. Please, don't get distracted by the AGT reference or anything else. Listen to her and. believe me guys, you will take it from there. You'll know what I mean. The fact I'm here listening to Lea gives you an idea of my taste for great music.

[@aryztotleee]

She was first known on Miss Saigon. 😊 try to react on her audition for Miss Saigon.

[@trixiecee]

By the way, the singing voice of Pocahontas is Judy Kuhn who sang Cosette in that concert

[@pdgf]

Her diction is waaay clearer than our future!!!

[@lifelover6674]

One vocal coach reacted to her ending verse, that she didn't paused for a breath for it it was just one breath from " but only....' until 'on my own'... and I did notice too and it is so hard to copy.

[@LitoSi]

I love her. And I love Les Miserables. It's a song about how bad the fasicsm is, just in case you missed it.

[@mromneyobama]

Damn bros, great singing! What a bonus. I clicked to hear a reaction but got treated to great rendition of one of my fave songs, Made ME happy.

[@aubrey4699]

You're sooooooo good singers

[@dlareg6909]

LEGEND!

[@carlosdicang1654]

What a great reaction is that, you can also react to her performance "'A Whole New Wolrd '"After 23 years, ... and it better..

[@arghybatarlo865]

The movie in my mind with Rachel Ann Go is really great you need to see it.

[@djromando1124]

Wow beautiful voice

[@salvacionvacunawa6169]

A Disney princess she is As, Kim In Miss Saigon Yes she is, so, clear in diction

[@chinchintk2959]

When the song comes from professionals like you twins it's just so amazing.. wonderful intro song and reaction video

[@quiddy]

It’s funny/amusing to pay close attention to the eyebrows of the long-haired guy, after hearing the climax. His eyebrows slightly curled/got close to each other: an indication of slight confusion or something unexpected - that is, he was expecting Lea to belt that note but what he got was mixed/head voice. But I like his quick recovery and thinking when he decides to simply point out that Lea did a mixed sound instead of a belt, rather than be more forthcoming about what he was expecting or what the ideal vocal choice, which was to belt, an omission he felt he had to do to avoid triggering the wrath of Lea’s fans (and be wrongly canceled). Instead he made an excuse for Lea saying that “in a way it is fitting because she is DISNEY.” Well I don’t think anyone would really try to sound DISNEY in a serious work like Les Mis. I don’t think that was Lea’s intent ever. No one would ever try to make the climax part “softer” not if they can help it.

[@tseridyoy5221]

You're so entertaining, good voice.. regards

[@theplayroomstudio7732]

tseri dyoy thank you!

[@blessieniegas5822]

Perfection is Lea... 🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏

[@zicky08]

Matt with glasses - ugh so cute!

[@TlanImass]

Still on the intro... damn lads, your voices suit Country Music so naturally! One of my fave intros of yours so far. (It's my favorite Cheryl Crow record as well.)

[@lalageroca479]

i love your opening song......

[@rosedanc343]

You two are very entertaining to watch. :) Nice reaction, as always. Thanks for reacting to Filipino talents. ❤️

[@fedzamora4228]

Ang hirap mong mahalin. Bigla kong naalala.

[@krestineelona4790]

I always love your intro-performing together.. superb voices.

[@rickc661]

Yep. the 10 th anniv. show , every solo ( and probably chorus) is top of the charts, and even in a relatively small role L.S. dominates.

[@jennelynnatividad464]

yes, you're right, Lea Salonga sang the original song, "Colors of the Wind" in the movie Pocahontas, while Vanessa Williams did the alternate version of the same song (Colors of the Wind).

[@meredithchandler73]

No. Pocahontas singing voice was Judy Kuhn (who was original Broadway Cosette and also did it in this 10th anniversary concert). Lea sang 2 Disney princesses: Jasmine and Mulan.

[@cutiesakurachan]

She did a duet with Regine Velasquez singing a Medley during Quarantine and Lea is still the same, clear, precise diction, on pitch and just using a regular earphone at that. Please also react to that when you have the time because both Queens did an amazing performance.

[@maynunal]

The original Miss Saigon!!!! ♥♥♥♥

[@PaoloJimenez]

Lovely intro song. The harmonies and country music vibe!

[@linamarquez1026]

React to her singing "Don't Cry for me Argentina it was soooo amazing

[@mariloubautista4170]

Guys you rock.

[@caipagkatipunan6297]

She also played Fantine in the 25th Anniv of Les Mis

[@nhorjanmusanip4592]

I love their eyes😍 very captivating 😊😎

[@lenniedavis1294]

You guys are good. Totally subbing.

[@rosalydemdam3135]

She is Miss Saigon before she is Disney Princess.