Henk Poort Sings The Sound of Silence to Floor Jansen | Bester Zangers 2019

[@juninhocavini]

Floor's admiration for Henk is as beautiful as the music.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

So cute to see Floor fangirling over her long time Idol Henk poort 😍🐱‍👤👍

[@fnglert]

Such power ... and done while sitting down on a stool. You're right about him stepping out of his comfort zone. Singing with distortion is a complete no-no for someone like him, Opera, Operette and Broadway type Musical. He was so nervous before doing this, but he stepped out of his wheelhouse and not only did it, but nailed it. Respect. Looking forward so much to the last episode of the season, Henk and Floor doing Phantom of the Opera.

[@Funkytrip73]

And he is like 63 years old!

[@lordofentropy]

Henk's voice is absolutely stunning. The power that builds in this song gave me goosebumps, pretty much like anytime Floor sings.

[@TORSTENSCHAEPAN]

Me too...very good 👍, I am really proud

[@black4pienus]

This one can still brings tears to my eyes. His performance, plus the emotions on the couch... Wow.

[@Roylevis]

one of the best male voices i've heard for a long long time.

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Definitely!

[@LuisRdzG10]

Henk adding distortion to his voice is a crime for an opera singer. But he did it for Floor, and it worked so well. Henk is awesome!

[@oh_ok9140]

When Opera singer try to sing a Rock/Metal song it's always becomes something gold.

[@wind1491wind2]

"...There is a lot of love" exactly why I love this too in contrast with the American idol etc

[@fzb5383]

Would be amazing if this concept went international. I would want to watch every country's version.

[@fredericleclerc9037]

I have to admit I prefer the Simon and Garfunkel version MUCH MUCH more than the Disturbed cover. That being said, Henk Poort is an AWESOME singer, loved all his performance. Also very true that this show has a very nice concept. I totally agree that this is much more interesting than a competition.

[@tremere26]

So happy that because of Floor Jansen this got so much international attention.

[@fzb5383]

Henk is very well known among classical singers, internationally. Many people have come to see him perform the Phantom in The Netherlands.

[@tremere26]

@@fzb5383 Really? (no sarcasm) Thanks for the info, wasn't aware of this.

[@stefaanvyncke2103]

floor gets a henkgasm!!

[@johanbruinsma8243]

so does Emma.

[@nickwiederhold]

Poortgasm*

[@Nikioko]

She admires him and now he sings for her - what else should she get?

[@Rosannasfriend]

I loved how he chose the disturbed version to sing. He did it justice. I wasn't expecting him to do distortion the way that he did, and he pulled it off beautifully.

[@WrathchildNH]

his own admiration for Floor is maybe the only thing that could get him to go outside his comfort zone and against every bit of training he's ever had... it was brilliant

[@beezle1976]

I've instantly become endeared to Henk Poort after just a few performances. He's clearly a well established singer in his field with decades of experience and good at what he does. It takes serious courage to step outside of your interests and bread&butter/comfort zones, but he's jumped in head 1st and seems to be embracing something different than usual. As an artist and guitarist for about 30 years I understand how intimidating, and to be brutally honest, frustrating, it can be to do something within your field, but be out of your element. It show humility to risk failing at something connected to your forte`and something trying something new.

[@peterflyingdutchman]

In the last (8th.) episode, Floor and Henk will sing the Phantom of the Opera together.

[@reinders86]

What, serious? source?

[@pmasher]

@@reinders86 Preorder tracklist for the soundtrack of this season.

[@reinders86]

@@EdTheFlyingDutchMan That will be epic....

[@peterflyingdutchman]

@@pmasher exactly 🤘🤘

[@pyssy123]

This is what I ( We) have been waiting for! Thank's Peter, for the info 👍

[@crazy16167]

He makes it look so easy, he is soooooo good

[@dawnmaster68]

the greatest fun about this show is that the singers go back to why they once started to sing. Forget that it is their job for a bit. and just go back to having fun.

[@williamklett6660]

I loved the Disturbed version, and this does it every bit of justice. Bravo! So glad this series was made available to the world.

[@monksuu]

Before this performance everybody asked where uncle Henk was because he was sitting quietly. He was so unsure about hitting the distorsion well enough so he didn't joke much like he did in earlier three episodes. :D

[@j.lahtinen7525]

It's such a great show! Never heard of Henk Poort before, and he's an outstanding singer.

[@boredcnj]

We need a show like this in the states. Everything here is a competition not about singing or the music. Floor is a goddess and the other singers are awesome as well. I started watching the older episodes of this show and it’s been pretty good so far.

[@jetfromholland9638]

I love Henk Poort and his voice so much!

[@pyssy123]

Thank You! Such a beautiful, beautiful version! ❤.Brought tears in my eyes! Flawless!

[@WrathchildNH]

With a different life trajectory... Henk would have made a great metalhead... some serious authority in those pipes

[@pyssy123]

👹 On point man. On point! 👹. Cant really wait that duet with Floor! Ep8, WOW! 😊

[@athlonen]

This is already released as a single, as well as all of the songs sung by Floor. It's already in the top 3 on the iTunes charts! And to think.. from what I see, this is the 12th SEASON of this show!!!

[@rilenevanderzon7929]

Wauw... thank you for your lovely reaction.. I am Dutch and it makes me proud that so mutch people are reacting to Beste zangers. And you all love it so mutch.. ❤❤❤

[@Falleninator]

Worth noting, Henk added distortion (a HUGE no-no in opera) in honor of Floor, he really stepped out of his comfort zone for Floor (which is what he said during the show). Samantha also said the furniture was shaking because of the bass in his voice at the start!

[@enigmaticottawa]

Your enthusiasm for the spirit of the show is great. I agree 100% with you.

[@stevekanakanui7033]

just ...WOW ..the more clips im seeing ..the more im getting sucked into this show ...i too came here for Floor but wow ..some world class talent here ..Floor is in good company

[@handibenkz4091]

Thanks for your nice reaction. Henk really did a great job with this cover. The fact that he is a professional opera/classical singer has risking his voice by adding some distortion, out from his comfort zone, and also he sung it without autotune only with pure power of his voice. I put alot of respect and big appreciation to him.

[@ronniebots9225]

It's already leaked that in the final episode Floor and Henk will duet Phantom of the Opera!

[@weixianng]

I'll die

[@xvicky1]

Yes :)

[@rippedgenes]

Oh don't even tease that! I'd be so disappointed if that doesn't happen.

[@FleetfootMike]

Oh.. my... *fans self*

[@mattwilcoxuk]

This was a lovely version, close to Disturbed though. The whole Floor episode was fantastic, love this show and all the singers. Thanks for watching and reacting to these; always great information in your reactions.

[@Falleninator]

well.. it was a cover of Disturbed's cover :D

[@tacom1]

Yes I agree, but I did miss the phenomenal Floor singing :)

[@j0hnn13K]

I've been a fan of Henk for many years now, ever since i first heard his voice, i was hooked and in awe... the man has such phenomenal range and control... And i was highly surprised he picked that song, because its such a difficult song to sing, there is absolutely nowhere to hide, if you make a tiny mistake, we'll hear it. But i had full confidence that he could pull it off, and then he went even bigger than i ever expected. Loved your reaction, and as i expected/hoped, you've become a fan of Henk too (i bet the song Noelia has something to do with that hehehe) Its great to see that you've fallen in love with the entire show, sometimes we dont know we're missing something in our lives, till we see it, and its usually an eye opener when that happens (this show certainly is that) I highly recommend watching previous seasons too, in private or on here, that is your choice, but i am sure you'll love every season you'll check out, because each season has gems waiting to be discovered. Ty for reacting to Henk Poort, i highly enjoyed watching you enjoy the music. :)

[@dianeframe7251]

Brilliant!! I love Henk! I smiled all the way through and just loved him more when he raised his eyebrows at the end. Very humble look after such an amazing demonstration of talent!

[@Dcs-Brasil]

I just met Henk through the duet with Floor. Lots of technique and control in that voice! Great singer.

[@rinouitslag9085]

Exactly as you say no competition it is so a great show love it ofcourse he can not do like disturb dith but that doesn't matter, the performance he dith was way of his comfort zone. And he dith it well ,olso he was very nervous to sing for Floor, even that is was a magical show again....❤

[@PPfilmemacher]

every time I get goose bumps twice in this version (when his voice gets deeper)

[@douglascampbell9809]

So far out of Henk's wheelhouse. I loved how all of the singers when they looked at Floor's body of work were like "crap how am I going to pull this off?". They were all amazing. I sang for about 7 years through school but gave it up. I know a tiny bit about how hard this must have been. (My chorus teachers were great, warm ups, vocal exercises, know basic piano keys and practice x 1000 etc)

[@CheG1224]

Love this version ❤

[@stevecampbell9670]

I love how Andrea Bocelli thought that he was a tenor because of his ability to go high.

[@Leeuw1962]

Thank you for this reaction, Valerie. Henk did a great job!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

I hear and appreciate how he chose to deal with "written." Very informative. Thanks Val.

[@fdsannie]

Thank you. I get chills everytime I hear this............ :-)

[@TheNismo777]

Henk is a grandmaster, gotta love this man :] What a rolemodel!

[@Thorgrim247]

Henk used distortion for the first time. He said that if the opera people heard any distortion they would show him the door. He did it for Floor. A great tribute to Floor!

[@fredhill3565]

He Rocks!!!!!

[@Ohris]

I got goosebumps when he lets go...

[@aslakrantakokko5347]

Better than Disturbed. More powerful, more clear.

[@sandgroper1970]

Yes it is a great concept of a show.

[@hansevers6407]

Hi Valeri, do you there is always one winner. The person in the hot seat is always the winner. Where in the world you find a group of world class singers that sang for you, about you or songs of you.

[@Fostermom4chis]

Thank you for saying the nice words about David Draiman being a hard act to follow. I don't think there is anyone out there that can rise to David's level on this song. He put his spin on it and owns it. With that being said, I agree Henk was quite brave to step out of his comfort zone and do this song. He did a very good job on it and he has done others that he totally owns.

[@DoggieFosters]

Honestly, I much prefer this version. It has power and delicacy both. Superlative interpretation skills.

[@eastbaymauiboy]

I love the Beste Zangers show too!. Floore's my girl, and now Henk is my guy!...This is my favorite single performance on the show so far!. I think Henks use of distortion was perfect!.

[@Nikioko]

In the Netherlands movies are not dubbed but subtitled. So is is just natural that people learn English from their childhood on.

[@PvanT1983]

Just now after watching/listening all the songs, i noticed that Henk is the only singer, who sings the entire show, without in-ear monitors... Which says a lot about his singing qualities.

[@MrsJAPet]

'Uncle Henk' did it live without those ears in. We love him. He learned distortion just for Floor. He sings in various languages being an opera singer.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Thank you for reacting to this amazing live performance without autotuning or similar vocals processing, which is why I like this much more than that of David Draiman.

[@Immortall1408]

Henk´s voice is robust more than enough, any vocal processing would be simply superfluous.

[@pedroteran5885]

Wtf

[@robertcraane7910]

Henk was nr. 1 on iTunes the next day!!!!!

[@christinarodriguez7508]

Henk poort is an internationaly recognised opera singer, and was the phantom of the opera in the dutch version,

[@harrybroaddus846]

The resort is Ibezia, an island off the east coast of Spain. Thanks for the reaction, Sounds of Silence was a favorite of mine back in the late '60s :)

[@dubsfehr9574]

Henk's voice is like velvet...

[@rbbrene]

I wish you could see some previous seasons ... amazing songs in There too

[@crispytheone88]

Yes!!! Beste Zangers is such an amazing concept. I am not sure it would work here in the U.S, although you hope it could. It has opened my eyes to some singers I would have never known about. Just FYI, it looks like Floor and Henk will be doing Phantom of the Opera together, can't wait for that.

[@Paul_C]

Chris, maybe on HBO but the rest would make it a competitive exercise. It would destroy the foundation of the show.

[@sannepeltosaari246]

yep they are indeed, can't wait..😍

[@renevw5812]

Henk Poort is also international very famous but is a classic singer (so also did say the distorsion it was really not done in opera/opperette) He played in +30 Operas +26 Opperettes and about 10 musicals and some acting work.

[@janeverse4555]

Great reaction Valerie. Nice to see that you understand the show. It is one of my favourite shows on television. I want to tell you that not all singers are well know in the Netherlands. Henk Poort, Samantha Steenwijk are. Tim Akkerman was the former frontman of the rock band "Direct". The band is well known. But Tim as a solo singer isn't. Floor is not famous in the Netherlands because she is a metal singer. Not mainstream in NL. She is called here the unknown worldstar. Emma Heesters is a wellknown singer on KZbin. But before this show I have never seen her on TV. Some people know Rolf Sanchez of the Voice. But Rolf has besides his dutch roots also South American (mother: dominican) roots. At the moment he has a career there. And Ruben Annink is known of the contest "The best singer songwriter of the Netherlands" where he became in episode 4 number 2. He composes his own songs. The presenter Jan Smit is also a famous singer in the Netherlands and Germany. He had his first hit song when he was 12 years old. He has his own career and is member of "The Toppers". The toppers are 4 male singers, working together to give yearly massive shows in Amsterdam (visited bij more then 300.000 spectators). He is member of the singer trio KLUBBB3, consisting of besides Jan, one german and one begium singer. Besides that he is the dutch presenter of the Eurovion Songcontest. He is a amiable person.

[@savvasefsef]

wow!!he and Floor can sing anything!!!:-)

[@knuffeldiertje]

What a lovely comment from you! And hope that this concept goes also to your country!

[@Immortall1408]

I can imagine that the whole place must have been vibrating with his voice. It´s truly gonna be something to behold when Henk and Floor will perform Phantom of the Opera. Now we just have to wait a month. Although, it is true that there are still three songs to go through before that. >>> Regarding Floor´s former bands - As far as her previous bands are concerned, Floor was writing the vast majority of lyrics for them and occasionally some music, as well (this song would be the prime example of that). If you want to hear how her first band sounded, here is a link to a live performance of a song that showcases Floor´s singing abilities in 2007 in the best way possible: After Forever - Dreamflight (live at ProgPower 2007) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXOvnJhqr8qNq6s Her second band ReVamp was much heavier in terms of instrumentation and compositions and Floor started to use much more distortion in her singing - experimenting with it. Here are three examples: ReVamp - Disdain (live at Graspop 2010) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnrUq4OOr814q9k ReVamp - The Trial of Monsters (live at Graspop 2010) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p32olKF8d7SUlac ReVamp - Wild Card (live at Bloodstock 2014) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3PKh3iehKmZZ8U

[@blissinchains]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp-tqIt7r8-Vmdk A preview of Henk's Phantom. Floor will be a lovely Christine singing opposite him!

[@Immortall1408]

@@blissinchains Thank you very much. He has not changed in appearance that much in last 25 years. :-D Very impressive. How am I supposed to contain my excitement now?

[@MarceloRodrigues-vh3jl]

Ele canta demais !! 💙

[@jeffk1482]

Love it, love your reaction!!! I didn't realize you admired Dave Draiman's vocals so much (especially this song). You learn something new every day...

[@tinytempahgaming8020]

Poort is number 1 on iTunes with this song.

[@Harrypjotter7]

He was also Gaston in the Dutch version of Belle and the beast.

[@bigg2988]

The gravelly / growly baritone! LOVE!

[@dorilummel]

Beste zangers, Floor Jansen and "Shallow" It's unbelievable !!

[@silverlightx6]

Floor taught the "old dog" a new trick. She was deeply honored by it (and should be! :) )

[@Tearnofear]

Wait he did not learn disortion from her during that show? That would make it even more wow =D

[@silverlightx6]

@@Tearnofear Hey fellow Eve Player! He stated that distortion is a major no-no in opera, and that he was hugely stepping out of his comfort zone, and so nervous he was shaking! He did such a great job too. I don't think he ever would have tried if Floor hadn't inspired him.

[@Tearnofear]

@@silverlightx6 o/ well i stopped playing 2013, after 7 years and thousands of hours. Was a good time even though i don't miss it anymore. i watched the whole show so i know he was nervous. But i didnt realize he learned it during the show cause of Floor. But now his face at the end makes sense :) Fly safe o7

[@keithteaser]

This is no1 in the dutch charts ..Well done Mr Poort..

[@marloesv3865]

HOLLAND! beste zangers. I love this performance from henk!

[@DreamerN]

The singers in 'Beste zangers' are all Dutch. Some are just more known in other countries, like Floor and Rolf. And they are on Ibiza. :P

[@loukwillemsens10]

I like your enthousiastic reaction! Nice😀👍

[@J0k394]

I really like the thoroughness of your reaction, taking the context into account. I am in awe of the vocal talent of Floor and Henk even though I don't usually like listening to their style of music, and am following the videos about them during BZ. So many people, especially the diehard fans, don't take the context into account - which makes a lot of the Beste Zangers songs more amazing (f.i. also Nessun Dorma by Maan and Lose Yourself by Maria Fiselier) and sometimes gives the singers an unfair disadvantage. I hope you do some more, also from the other seasons. Also a show you might like is Tijl B op Volle Toeren. You might have to skip the interviews and just look at it as a before-after comparison but it's basically the extreme crossover, pop singer and classical musicians re-arrange songs of the group they're partnered with. From string quartets X hardstyle to merseybeat X acapella ensemble

[@JBKNL]

It is great he stepped out of his comfort zone and style. That is really good of him i think =) the concept of this show is awesome i think. It often gives great versions of songs. And it is great to see the admiration they have for eachother as an artitst... no matter if they are in a different genre, if they got a different style or different agegroups

[@AKARazorback]

I think he did a better job than Distrurbed tbh...

[@jdsim9173]

Henk is like, this is for you Floor.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Please do it Samantha who sang a song that Floor does with Nightwish. The girl you did yesterday [Sorry, her name suddenly escapes me] sang a song that floor wrote, for her other band. Samantha did a song that Floor sings. They were really the only two that did floor music. I think Samantha did a fantastic job.

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

I've filmed Samantha's song to Floor, too. :) Samantha is another of my favorites on this show!

[@laurensrulkens4185]

Emma Heesters Strong From After Forever ;)

[@rickyapril104]

Tim did a fast version of Nemo. So he also did one

[@dieterderoover716]

Please try also thé Belgium version .. we have 7 seasons .. 🥰 belgiums version is named "liefde voor muziek" .. in English = "love for music"

[@Ryndricken]

a winner is chosen every episode, this episode it was. emma the youtube cover singer.

[@ingridploeg5373]

It is a great program iam from holland

[@michaeldougherty2807]

Slight correction, the Disturbed version was a cover of Simon and Garfunkel.

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Yes. I didn't mention this because I thought everyone knew this was a Simon & Garfunkel song. But I probably should have mentioned it.

[@SailaRotiart]

If you like this song, might I recommend a song from last years "Liefde voor muziek" (the Belgian iteration of this show), where Helmut Lotti did a magnificent performance of the K's Choice (the band behind "Not an addict" from the 90s) song "Shadowman". Those last minutes still keeps giving me the chills

[@sambresser8860]

Vocal Splendor Studios Love you alot :) your reaction give me goosebumbs Always :) love ya :) Greetz Sam from Holland :)

[@mix6809]

he is my hero

[@eTraxx]

There are comments below about Floor's earlier band. I saw her talking in a video about her very first singing and she sang backup singer and played the guitar (her words) .. have never seen her with a guitar.

[@Immortall1408]

I only saw her playing piano in a clip. That must have really been in very early days of the band.

[@laurensrulkens4185]

After Forever 1st band from Floor

[@eTraxx]

@@laurensrulkens4185 Ok. She said she started with a band as a backup singer and playing guitar and then moved to lead singer ... this was with After Forever?

[@loudniz3342]

@@eTraxx Nah, she was playing the guitar and singing at a friends party. Members from After Forever heard her and asked her to become the back up singer for their band. She never played guitar in After Forever...

[@christinaalgate4899]

Hi Valerie. Henk killed the song and I love his voice.

[@ilkkak3065]

Awesome 👍🙂

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Check out the Cover Version of "Strong" from Floor's former Band AFTER FOREVER !

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Absolute amazing Version!.....What a Voice....and he was so frightened about singing with Distortion,absolutly forbidden in his own Opera Genre.....Floor's Reaction is so important for him....and guess what?...tehy will release a DUETT ! next Month !!!!

[@tonro8988]

Leuk en interessant!

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

This was Henk singing with Distortion for the first time. Henk said it was a hard piece to sing because of the Distortion and without Opera.

[@TheJolanda01]

NO 1 on I tunes whit in a day

[@johnkochen7264]

It would be fun to hear your take on Tom Ball’s version on AGT All Stars.

[@elsdebruin8929]

The original song is from Simon and Garfunkel.

[@MrFloppyHare]

Really? Nobody knew....