WHAT COUNTRY IS THIS? "Through The Fire" Belting Compilation

WHAT COUNTRY IS THIS? "Through The Fire" Belting Compilation
A collection of pros, contestants and hobbyists singing the high parts of Chaka Khan's "Through The Fire"
It's not just a pastime, it is a culture. (If we failed to feature your version and deserves to be in this compilation, please leave a link in the comment.)
0:00 Dessa ‪@TheRtistRoom‬
0:34 Bituin Escalante
0:48 Aila Santos ‪@AILASANTOSOFFICIAL‬
1:08 Mackie Cao ‪@mackiecao6064‬ and Mecerdita Quiachon ‪@mecerditaquiachon2498‬
1:30 Esterlina Olmedo ‪@esterlinaolmedo167‬
2:13 Anjo Sarnate ‪@anjosarnate‬
2:48 Kevin Traquena ‪@kevintraquena3386‬
2:59 (please tag)
3:44 (please tag)
4:21 Illasell Tan ‪@IllasellTan‬
4:43 Paullette Cambronero ‪@itsmepaullete‬
5:05 Cess Culala ‪@cessculala8420‬
5:50 Jade Hipe ‪@jademarchhipe‬
6:35 Eumee Capile ‪@EumeeCapile‬
7:27 Aicelle Santos
7:50 Sphinx Band ‪@SphinxBandOfficialPH‬
8:29 Nashy Casas ‪@NashPaul‬
9:14 Sarah Geronimo ‪@sarahgeronimoLive‬
9:33 Jaya ‪@jayaofficial4392‬
10:17 Lani Misalucha‪@LaniMisalucha‬ and Donita Nose ‪@donitanosevlog2139‬
10:38 Sheryn Regis ‪@sherynregisofficial‬
11:11 Angeline Quinto ‪@LoveAngelineQuinto‬
11:36 JONA (Jonalyn Viray) ‪@JONAofficial‬
12:22 Katrina Velarde ‪@KatrinaVelarde‬
13:05 Regine Velasquez ‪@RegineVelasquezOfficial‬
13:34 Gigi De Lana ‪@TheGigiVibesBand‬
14:20 Jake Zyrus ‪@JakeZyrusMusic‬
15:11 Morisette Amon ‪@MorissetteMusic‬
16:03 Nina Girado ‪@soulsirenninaofficial4505‬

[@damn671]

I remember the very first time I travelled to The Philippines. I went to Palawan but did an overnight layover in Manila. I went to one of the huge malls there and they had this Karaoke machine in the middle of the mall. The person guarding it said that anyone can use it as long as you can sing. I was so confident because I know I can sing well.... then the machine gave me a score of 75. I was devastated.... Right after I sang, a 15 or 16 year old girl grabbed the mic and started singing a Whitney Houston song like it was nothing.... that was the day I realized to never try to show off in front of Filipinos when it comes to singing, hahaha

[@maryann8492]

😅😅😅😅

[@ixibladeixi2639]

Not just singing....champion in boxing, gun shooting, martial arts, break dancing, etc....this country should be sacred, until now they still believe in true love, family values, life values , good manners, respect to others and god fearing country. They accept all nationalities with open arms, they'd even invite you home to feed you lol. The country and its people are natural born champions of life values. It is the Avatar of the world.

[@mayvelynbalo8288]

🤣🤣🤣

[@janmil5630]

Aw this is so adorable!

[@superpanda3857]

You are delusional lol your all comment is wrong ​@@ixibladeixi2639

[@kevinkasp]

Obviously the Philippines. The only country with literally a million ordinary people walking around having Whitney Houston level talent. I remember my first visit to the Philippines and there was a band playing in a food court in a mall. A lowly food court and no one was paying any attention to them - except me - because I couldn’t believe what I was witnessing. They were better than any band I had ever seen in the U.S. and I’d been to Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, and many others from the 70s, 80s, & 90s.

[@vahllable]

amazing observation sir😍👍

[@raultebelin5354]

The Philippines... My Beloved Country.

[@xanderyodz9514]

😅😅😅

[@gluckystrong3336]

Yeah…. When God showered philippines with talents, I was asleep! 🛌 💤

[@blueblackyellow]

Wow wow wow

[@enricotoloy]

The singer at the start is Filipina singer Dessa who I believe is now based in USA. This is in the Philippines...this is juts an everyday thing for Filipinos who love singing

[@anjicrz]

I hope she joins the voice USA to be a coach since she is a legend

[@gambitgambino1560]

Gusto lang ng subscriptions nito. Alam nila na tuwing may feature na pinoy patay na patay tayo.

[@alastv4744]

Dessa Zaragosa..

[@nikkitarocco4439]

Juts talaga haha

[@Neneng63]

​@@alastv4744Dessa po. Hindi Jessa Zaragosa😅

[@MeghanMarkleParodyXQueenofMeme]

During my visit to the Philippines, the family gathering kicked off with a round of karaoke. Everyone was so talented that I opted to be the audience and refrained from singing. 😅🤣

[@maryann8492]

😅😅😅

[@CherLourd]

Hahahah!...😁🫢✌️

[@nube1302]

I'm drinking coffee I suddenly laughing.

[@SpaghettiPlays]

Can we all take a moment and thank Chaka Khan for gracing us with this song, and NINA for her beautiful rendition of the song which most if not all of these performers are covering.

[@silverdiangelo8117]

true! people don't give enough credit to nina

[@marilyndayrit6450]

Yeah. Nina was the first to cover it and everybody is trying to mimic her since then.

[@J-Tyson558]

Filipinos sing for breakfast every morning. It's ridiculous how many talented singers are in this country. I was in Manila last week and while I was eating I heard this beautiful duo through the speaker system. I thought it was a recording. Little did I know they were performing live! I almost fell out of my chair 😅

[@M-de-Vale]

The kid in the supermarket OMG

[@pachamamatv888]

Dessa known as Asia's Divette and Powerhouse Diva of the Philippines. She is also known as the front act Queen back then. She is so good. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Angie-Magi-ATIN-Army]

For real🔥

[@nube1302]

She's so amazing

[@JPLMONEY23]

Here is the list that you will expect inside of a traditional Filipino home.... Rice cooker (gotta have it....more important than any gadget around) Tabo (in every comfort room) Toyo, Suka, banana ketsup, etc. (condiments) Karaoke machine (for ANY occasion). 😉🎤📻🎼🎵🎶

[@Ehadurkah]

Preferably Platinum Karaoke ❤❤❤

[@maximilianc9897]

Best of them all…the boy at 2:30 mark ! He sounded like a Jackson. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@wellasang]

All of them was able to reach the notes. What I like best is the version of Dessa!

[@emeraldheart0513]

I agree 👍

[@ramirodriguez8786]

right? i mean hitting all those notes like easy peasy

[@maamhaven215]

Lots of belters in every corner of the Philippines we're so used to it 😅

[@oaisabtwenyfour2232]

Dessa’s G#5 note is like a laser beam/bomb! So powerful!!!

[@qwertyzxcv123]

I thought the same thing. That is a freaking G#.

[@piamassab657]

The land with the best singers in the world… Philippines👏👏👏

[@elydu30]

everyone in this video sang it, but Eumee Capile felt it, sang it and made sure her audience feel what the song is About🥺 she caught me🥹 her performance here will haunt everyone who hears it. thats what this song is all about. its more than just an explosion of vocal prowess but rather of feelings🥹🥹🥹 Eumee is a great storyteller❤️ aww my heart😭🥹

[@kittykate168]

I like the confidence of a man's singing beside the stand up comedians😂

[@Angie-Magi-ATIN-Army]

Ang galing nung Nina, Gigi, Mori at Jona but Dessa's belt is super clean, no struggles at all.

[@bagaholicmom2573]

Nina's pretty big in the 2000s. She had an album with Through The Fire. I believe it was recorded live and she was sitting down while singing it. You should look for it. ☺️

[@crystalmist8137]

It's the boy in the mall supermarket (#7 video)and Gigi De Lana ( #28 video) who really brought it home for me! Gigi De Lana!What a great, beautiful voice you have matched with a beautiful face. She voiced out the words clearly and heartedly. And she was sitting down while hitting the high notes easily and gracefully! Just wow!❤

[@Onlinephfinds]

Grabe yung kay jona, yung control and power, maning mani nya yung kanta hindi sya nahihirapan and ang daling pakinggan nung boses nya compared sa iba, katrina and dessa nailed it too!

[@silverdiangelo8117]

i really love jona's style, laging napaka daling pakinggan at panoorin kapag kumanta siya, she always make it sound and look effortless

[@seraphim7279]

That's only in the PHILIPPINES, World class Talents!!!!! Lupig sila!!!!

[@gambitgambino1560]

Nagpadala naman kayo. Gusto lang nito ng maraming mag subscribe sa ch nya. Clickbait to

[@emiem.b3070]

Philippines, her name is Dessa, now based in las vegas, i believe she still sings, at the moment she sings with my friend and his band SFB..

[@deejayFlowww]

And this is just a Tuesday night karaoke in the Philippines 😂. Everyone over there can sing and belt any song!

[@dodjiegarcia2320]

My favorites: 12:24 Katrina Velarde 15:12 Morisette Amon 0:00 Dessa 5:07 Cess Culala (never knew her until I saw this vid)

[@iluvdmusic0775]

The first singer breathing flawlessly with the high notes.😘

[@amistone165]

Gigi to me gave the best rendition of Chaka Khan's classic. Not only she has best tonal and belting quality but also the richness of voice, especially during the climax part.She has the silky quality even in the birit.Such is Gigi de Lana.

[@tupepangan8462]

Jaya’s timber and right amount of soul

[@angelgray-wg9es]

Si morissette lang talaga nagpatayo Ng balahibo ko ang galing iba ung tone Ganda😭😍❤️

[@pakpaker6564]

Saang balahibo banda?

[@triplebarnes3529]

While the whole country is being praised, quite a number of viewers somehow skewed this into a competition!? Accept compliments and praises with dignity and humility without ever diminishing the light of others.

[@maribeldivina8805]

I's but ordinary for female singers to sing this song due its female pitch but exceptional for the male singers...so, i would like to commend the male singers who tried to do this song and hitting those high notes👏👏👏

[@princecor2108]

Sikat na talaga si "What Country is this"😂

[@ngateldil4130]

Pilipino rin po Yun,un ang parating comment nya😅

[@highfashionwins]

Ah. The Phillipines. A country where on any given day you can find a world class vocal talent at the mall or on the street. Bravo

[@ryanlochte4816]

Singing this song is like Going to the battle and where there is no point of return!😂 They are all amazing!!!!👏👏👏

[@butchie0415]

I was totally deaf by the end of this video. Great singing boys and girls!

[@dodjiegarcia2320]

😂

[@mmmitchell6887]

The country of Soul! Phenomenal performance, not easy to do a Chaka Khan ballot! This woman performs it, like she’s on fire! Superb

[@nickram5061]

5:08 This girl really knows her technique. She killed it!!🔥

[@TrisTan-wo7tf]

When Morisette's voice is put side by side with other belters, her high belts simply shines. It's full and round.

[@Francis-mt8xu]

But her belts are shouty and screaming

[@scuaaat8104]

Hmmm No

[@JPLMONEY23]

I personally think that Gigi took it to another level....it was clean and seemed effortless for her.

[@dodjiegarcia2320]

@@JPLMONEY23 I like rock and I am familiar with a little compression and I feel she is doing it, but for some vocal coaches, they think this is wrong technique.

[@user-kr7yz9kh7i]

Filipinos loves challenges in singing they don't settle for less they want perfection.😊

[@remeatsituab]

gigi's voice stands out..its soothing to the ears..she hits the notes perfectly..nearest version of the original

[@MrRule0225]

Luwang kaya ng boses nya. Lata na kapag mataas na.

[@kimfaustino7919]

I love Filipina Divas but the version I like most is of Gigi DE Luna. So exceptional and unique

[@fecydellamaligad5843]

Gigi de Lana yes 💓

[@Hannah-bb4rn]

Mga ito di hirap na hirap ~ Sheryn nilaro laro lng hehe, Jona mani mani lng, Katrina sanay, Gigi sarap pakinggan Karamihan sa iba BUWIS BUHAY na!!!😜😝🤣

[@amaliahmontefalcodelmoral651]

At least kinaya nilang kantahin at maganda sa taenga. Ikaw kaya mo bang kumanta? Kahit happy birthday siguro sintonado ka pa! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Full_Name]

@@amaliahmontefalcodelmoral651 hahaha!! baka Hawaii Five-O kanta nya..

[@TrEooX]

They eat microphones for breakfast.😂😂

[@jrb2676]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@nurelminakim6465]

Yun pumasok k lang at nag vacant time s Videoke machine with your classmates the best moments 😊🎉

[@yvonnebondoc8707]

I love the version of gigi delana😍

[@ceciliagravamen7450]

Desa magaling, at classic with rock version yong kay Gigi Delana! Iba parin bumanat si Higi De lana. Talagang nagmamarka!

[@user-dx8ld6jc5l]

galing ano. dito po sa pilinas yan sir. born natural singer. proud kababayan here.

[@jamesSilva-bv8ed]

Aicelle, Jona and Paulette ung sobrang galing at taas tlaga. Better than original. The other women on this list also gave justice, Pero it was expected with them Pero ung 3 nasabe ko sa taas ung talagang sobra sobra

[@ScripsngBuhayMo7536]

Si Esterlina Olmida cebuano po yan....galing kumanta talaga. At saka si Sheryn Regis parang nagtotoothpick lang eh. Sisiw na sisiw ang kantang Through the fire. PROUD FILIPINA here.

[@ramrocker1004]

Morissette, she's the best in the world but, Gigi's version is my favourite. Charice, goodness, her notes went flat and sharp

[@patrickcruz4810]

Dessa, jona, nina, mori and katrina hit the note with chest voice.

[@juansipag2206]

Kabayan ko mga yan! Proud pinoy tlaga ko.

[@seugenio100]

I am not in the Philippines and I can only recognize a few of these wonderful singers. Kindly tag each of them.

[@foreighteen7797]

Ganda ng G#5 ni Aicelle at Jona. Malutong na, may vibrato pa.

[@arcelli5798]

They were all Filipinos from Philippines and we sing from the heart with emotions.

[@masterchiefy830]

back in old days when radio at Tv was the only source of somewhat entertainment ... Through The Fire was always played on the radio stations. AM and FM... Midnight broadcast of radio stations also includes Through the Fire playlist. Chaka Khan was popular back in the days in the Philippines.

[@cmoyum]

Kay gigi de llana for the win...execution, slow rock version and yung ganda niya habang bumibirit.

[@aushenaya]

The best to me is the little boy’s version, clearest!

[@greenap98]

filipinos are interesting because they are really good to imitate the voice/vocal and sounds it like the original.

[@jamescaballero5341]

Filipino talent... Truly worls class.. Truly the best❤

[@blgbbaduag5202]

You can hear good singers in all corner here in Philippines. Even in most remote areas, on the mountains and seasides.

[@wilfredoaying930]

Asias Phoenix ) MORISSETTE.. Has the full beautiful timbre 🇨🇦even her belted notes stay full, does not shred or tin out..gorgeous Tone 🔥

[@JERALDINELAGMAYBURGOS]

This is ultimately amazing compilation and this from 🇵🇭

[@pachamamatv888]

They are Filipino singers. They are so extremely talented in terms of singing. Better than we know internationally in the pop charts. 😊

[@dodjiegarcia2320]

Going #1 in the pop charts has very small correlation to singing ability in the age of social media. You must be an attention-seeking famewhore willing to do everything for a bunch of financiers who only care about recouping their investment if you wanna be an international popstar. Sadly it lent itself to more manufactured talents that rely heavily on autotune and special fx. There are still a few genuine singers who barely taste success, but I do not see anyone being the next Whitney, Celine or Mariah. But that style of singing being passe is not always a bad thing.

[@user-el3sc5qy7d]

Ang hirap kantahin ❤ this compilation collection of people singing this song buwis hiniga hahaha.

[@stalematesibling]

The Philippines, of course.

[@LouigeDamion]

There is only one other culture with a citizenry that loves to sing and can produce so well conducting voices who becomes experts in imititating the best ever American voices, The Philippinians is THAT country

[@omnesadinfernum1293]

I cant get over when the first girl putting up the devil sign while belting the song

[@antithesis2211]

Philippines… It’s very simple, we absolutely love this song!!!

[@DiegoSanstwen]

5:05 the best one here aside from the seasoned pros. Her tone is beautiful, she manages to enunciate through the phrase, the highest belted note had vibrato.

[@DingleDingleCasil196]

Beloved Country of Philippines. Great singers .

[@caorocabasan2529]

The skill and talent of Philippine singers are amazing,spectacular and come naturally.

[@jeremiastugbo9731]

No bias, in my opinion Katrina Velarde sounds best here. Followed by Dessa, Jaya, Jona

[@yureino]

Gigi sounds better than Katrina lol and you didnt even mention her. No bias my ass lmaoo

[@jeremiastugbo9731]

@@yureinoluh, well she sounds squeezed, and she is not in my list so sorry.

[@dodjiegarcia2320]

​@@yureino I see alot of people having polarizing opinions on Gigi's technique. Some say she sounds awesome. Some say she is straining. That squeezy tone you say is also a style in rock music. She does sing a multitude of styles.

[@user-tv9yj6dn5t]

I prefer Gigi's but I'm a fan of Mori and Katrina.

[@HEART-fv3bd]

Si SARAH talaga ang PINAKA BEST sa KANILANG LAHAT. Ang LINIS ng VERSION niya, HALATANG HINDI NAHIHIRAPAN😂😅😂😅.

[@user-bx2hm2py5i]

They are all Amazing singers ❤❤❤

[@miasmic.007]

Gigi De Lana and Nina ❤💯

[@barrozoh]

Filipinos voice range is incredible ❤

[@angelfof]

That’s in the PHILIPPINES of course. So many good singers there. It’s a daily routine or hobby there to turn on their karaoke machines and sing! Neighbors & friends even joins the karaoke session with food & drink & sing their heart out.

[@als7325]

Amongst everyone ung bata ang pnk magalubg, frlax na relax kahit pnk mataas na nota na u g kinakanta. Samantalang ung iba nmn pasigaw ng kumakanta.

[@rodenreyes6320]

Magtagalog ka, huwag language ng mga alien ang gamitin mo, para naiintindihan.

[@dadaHEKO]

Mabuhay! Talented human being...

[@Mocca-1410]

Most singers in this video are Filipinos 😍💞. The Philippines is the country where great singers are found, from children to adult 💞❤️🇵🇭🫶👌

[@samuellim-uj5ko]

Anong MOST SINGERS.. eh Filipino mga lahat yan!

[@Mocca-1410]

@@samuellim-uj5ko Oh, ok 😂👍

[@roweljaneo9884]

The 3rd singer was aila santos on tawag ng tanghalan

[@noelreyes1020]

It can only be in the Philippines!....Dessa ( the singer at the start of the vid ) is in the house!!!!

[@maiiloves1783]

The best versions were Gigi, Jona and Katrina and of course Nina🥰

[@markcruz8952]

If I'm not mistaken c miss reg lng iba key...prang a5 yung climax nya....

[@lemusiciensolitaire8792]

Katrina sounds like an afro-american ❤❤❤❤

[@OscarEstiller]

JONA with so much ease

[@rosalindasambilay4810]

All of them.from the Philippines!

[@rueltonio1929]

And my winner is, Gigi, she always gets into you with her delivery of the song. That's my own take.

[@ghail8072]

They all sounds so good,but For me Regine V. Acapella is unbeatable

[@anikaphil]

These singers are from the Philippines.❤

[@lanilynjala1831]

proud Filipino here👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@geraldineandres5193]

All great Filipino singers, my fav Morisette and Nina. I was waiying for Lni Misaluchas solo version though😊

[@junjunlangcay1256]

Gigi de Lana is epic version

[@EdilynCanete]

2:43 🎉🎉 That’s Anjo sarnate. @anjo

[@ottoman2533]

Dessa and Sheryn got it good! Moira scooped to go high! Dessa and Sheryn did well to sing in the mix! The ones that tried to belt was somewhat flat. All are great though!

[@user-sn1yj1rs9s]

Its not just the country but its People. The Filipino Race is one of the happiest most resilient and hardy people. And indeed most can truly sing.

[@albertberino9368]

hinanap ko si Nina...siya pala ang sahuli😂

[@dodjiegarcia2320]

for some reason mas gusto ko yung timbre nya ngayon compared sa release nya na sumikat sa Nina Live.... more girth, more control.

[@manuelcastillo2542]

I like the senior singer who makes hagod first in order to reach the highest note. Good strategy!

[@blueberthing]

of course its Philippines.... i love Gigi.., and Jona

[@Tarzana24]

Gigi is my fave , it’s a big Wow!

[@AustriaDeVera-vw7di]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. -- John 3:16

[@drakeravens1436]

1. Katrina 2. Dessa 3. Nina 4. Mori Lahat magagaling, pero itong 4 lang nagpa goosebumps sakin 😅

[@tomtakumi]

It's obviously the Fire Country 🔥🔥🔥