Wuthering Heights: Hayley Westenra [Live, 2004] HD

[@shuttergirlUK]

This is an incredibly hard song to sing - she did a fantastic job...👏

[@richardclayton5877]

Absolutely. Only Kate Bush would write a song with so many changes in register. This beautifully done.

[@leannsherman6723]

Agreed!

[@captainbeaky]

Good effort! Nails the upper register bits perfectly. Probably wisely, she doesn’t attempt the jumps between lower and upper register on “Wuthering” in the lead in to the chorus, that were such a feature of Kate Bush’s earlier work, and are so difficult to hit accurately. Her voice also doesn’t quite get that eerie, other-worldly quality that made the original track dig into your brain and stay there. Perfectly in tune, although my hearing is no longer good enough to pick up autotune without the use of an oscilloscope - so I will err on the side of generosity, and assume that the accurate pitching was all her own work 😊

[@mok1138]

she did - no doubt stunning

[@wissenschaftenundpraxishan1952]

I fully agree! I admire what a particular style Kate Bush gave her first song. And it is definitely a challenge to copy this style.

[@colinmcclure4424]

What a fantastic voice, very, very few singers could do this song justice, but my goodness this wonderful lady certainly does

[@laurentdevaux5617]

No singer could ever do justice to this song, except the great Kate of course. Just because others only song it, with much or less talent, while Kate Bush lived it !

[@valmarsoares9569]

Listen to André Matos, lead singer of Banda Angra, and you will hear the best version of this song.

[@mauricioprato]

​@@valmarsoares9569André Matos was undoubtedly a skilled singer with an impressive range, but to suggest that Angra's version is superior to Kate Bush's reveals a clear inability to fully immerse oneself in the song's essence. The original perfectly captures the tragic spirit of Cathy, with Kate Bush's ethereal, delicate, and hauntingly hypnotic voice embodying the ghostly atmosphere of the story, narrated in the first person. Despite André’s talent, his rendition is still a male voice attempting to imitate, somewhat caricatured, a song written and intended for a female perspective. Angra's arrangement is generic, lacking the subtlety and emotional complexity that make the original version a truly singular masterpiece.

[@valmarsoares9569]

Her voice is very sickening, if I hear it 2 or 3 times I can't stand it anymore.@@mauricioprato

[@gilsonkiy]

Anna Maz sings better

[@thorsrensen3162]

Kate had the madness in her eyes which no one can replicate.

[@5432leandro]

Seek for Anna Maz.

[@EmmanuelMogenet]

> Kate had the madness in her eyes which no one can replicate. My thoughts exactly. Hayley has the perfect voice, the flawless execution of a very difficult song with crazy tones, the beauty ... but ... the sheer passion and the kind of crazy Kate Bush brought to the table is simply missing with Hayley: she is too controlled, too cold and never lets go to really get deep into the feelings of the song. That being said, a great cover nevertheless. Too see what I mean, check out Kate's eyes and body language in this '78 performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZauh3iNrdqpqqM

[@thorsrensen3162]

@@EmmanuelMogenet haha, no doubt Kate Bush was and is a true artist. I liked your link.

[@shite76]

this lady is an amazing singer but Kate was an artist

[@rekdinhopoetico]

Why does someone need to replicate another person? It's just a song, not a competition to see who is the first. Everything a person can do, another can do it better...sorry, that's the truth. I love Kate Bush and there's no problem in enjoying other singers.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Wow. I *never* thought I would hear any other singer tackle this song... Incredible!

[@EliasAlves2014]

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[@lgempet2869]

Yes, most sopranos can handle it, but it’s definitely a challenging one b/c the melody remains in that higher range consistently.😬

[@meganking4399]

Pat Benetar.

[@arietecosta7203]

You should hear Ana Maaz, a Brazilian. Sensational!!!!

[@Lu-sd3zr]

Angra's version is perfect. Andre Matos was an incredible singer

[@robbrooks5263]

Quite amazing how video quality got to a point 20 years ago where we can look at performance like this and not immediately realise that it's 20 years old just from the quality of the video.

[@elunico562]

I was wondering the same In my country , video was analogics and not digital I watch this one and I think it's a current video

[@Lazernaut]

That's because it's upscaled, as mentioned in the description.

[@gilsonkiy]

Anna Maz sings better

[@V_Kint.]

This live perfomance is beyond this earth guys . Talent and beauty combined with a magical outcome

[@Exotic3000]

You got that right!!

[@EliasAlves2014]

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[@scopex2749]

OUTSTANDING! Hayley has one of the few rare voices that can sing this song and do it justice - totally spellbinding.👏👏👏👏

[@eldesgraciado6690]

Angra from Brazil.

[@cynthiabeltran1680]

Excellent performance. A professional opera singer who respects written music to the extreme. "I'm so COLD" (three notes downwards), "Let me in your WINDOW" (three notes upwards). Incredible work. Brava!!!

[@delby66]

WOW!!!! What a brilliant job Hayley has done on this iconic song. I'm sure Kate would have approved.

[@aclark903]

Kate ain’t dead yet!

[@CheradanineZakalwe]

@@aclark903 And it was twenty years ago.

[@nicolascaballero5371]

My god, what a beauty, both in terms of stage presence and impeccable singing... respect!!

[@gilsonkiy]

Anna Maz sings better

[@coldwhite4240]

A lovely young woman and a fantastic voice, tackling a very challenging song (also made daunting by having such a distinctive and iconic original). My only slight quibble is that she speeds through this without quite the emotional expression that the lyrics are supposed to convey and that Kate Bush put into the lines, but still this is really great, and few singers could do it even half as well as this, even ones with years more experience than Hayley had at this time.

[@radomirjukic7578]

Singing this song isn't about "emotional expressions " or other petty excuses or atttempts to compensate for one's vocal shortcomings. In fact, it doesn't allow even the slightest improvisation, as I hear it and feel it. This song is about being a pitch perfect and patient singer . And if you are such a singer- the "magic" will be created along the way, because the composition is also a perfection on its own. Having this in mind, it is almost needless to stress that Hayley Westenra is by far the best concert interpreter of this song , with Kate Bush herself being only in the second place. And needless to say that Kate Bush is a genius as a composer.

[@michaelkaiser1864]

@coldwhite4240 I was thinking the same thing. The young lady has amazing talent...but she was too fast in the delivery. Short of Kate Bush, Pat Benatar is the next in line for the "passion" involved. This young lady was amazing...shes only 17 here??? There is hope for good music in our future.

[@ambachmichael8398]

Thank you for special feeling listening! Many greetings from Italy (Bolzano) Good luck and best whises to everbody listening ❤

[@percymohsennezhad4718]

This type of person is born perhaps only once in a millennium. I pray we'll have Hayley back in the music industry.

[@EliasAlves2014]

you need to hear Anna maz singing Wuthering Heights search for Anna maz

[@trhansen3244]

No.

[@OngoGablogian185]

LOL, calm down.

[@percymohsennezhad4718]

@@OngoGablogian185 Westenra is perhaps the most competent soprano out there and has said that she knew that she would become a singer since she was 6, has been receiving professional vocal training since her early teenage years and singed a deal with the Univeral Music at 13 and with Decca at 16. Her vibrato and vocal control is quite impressive and she has collaborated with the VIPs of the industry. I suggest you do some research and delve a bit more into her discography.

[@OngoGablogian185]

@@percymohsennezhad4718 I don't need to do any research to know that 'once in a millennium' is an amusing exaggeration. She's good, but not THAT good.

[@Truth20121000]

There are three admirable beauties in you. One of them is you and the other is your talent and beautiful voice.

[@richardrobertson1886]

Beautiful woman with the voice of an angel.

[@darrenmiles-morland8038]

And not a hint of an ego, as was quoted by the founding pastor of the Hour of Power Ministries, the late Robert Harold Schuller.

[@EliasAlves2014]

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[@mandalor1873]

Beautiful interpretation of Anna Maz but not as magical as Hayley Westenra!

[@keithhutton34]

Absolutely Fantastic performance from Hayley Westenra,such a beautiful voice, reminds me of two other well known singers Kate Bush,and Sarah Brightman ❤🎉😊 no doubt Hayley will go far in the music industry i wish her every happiness , ⚘️❤️

[@marcallemandet3137]

Thx to revive this song. And thx Kate for such beautiful song.

[@ericthomas2920]

The best cover of this wonderful song I ever heard. Amazing voice.

[@ana.martins_op]

Look at Anna Maz performance of this song and tell me what you think :)

[@terrytownsend5583]

How many others you heard

[@lucruz326]

Anna Maz was better.

[@elisemaia930]

​@@ana.martins_opainda prefiro a dessa moça!

[@fguimara]

Really? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iavagHSgr7eKbdksi=Dv2bU4obY0on_G1V

[@Felix-fy7ki]

The romance and tragedy in this song almost bring me to tears...perfect performace!

[@EliasAlves2014]

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[@susannabonke8552]

An upper class girl betraying her true love and haunt him? Not so nice.

[@thegamethemovie9605]

So energized and engaged with the song, I was surprised that it was the last of the night!

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Saving the best for last perhaps

[@Ginga7r]

Come back to us please, time for a new tour

[@demaretalain7714]

What a voice ! What a talent ! ❤❤

[@EliasAlves2014]

you need to hear Anna maz singing Wuthering Heights search for Anna maz

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

Yeah, very screechy

[@MargaLilaandPets]

deserves more likes, too underrated. beautiful and lovely

[@Insearchofbigger]

Hayley, you can sing like a angel. You are the realy angel of the músic. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@S7EVE_P]

Never knew Jennifer Aniston had such an amazing voice.

[@RamondeAraujoGomes]

Kkkkkk!!!!

[@ezequielbarbozabarbozaezeq7322]

Son hermana😁

[@herefordmsv]

How was it not in the news Aniston had this side career? I don't get it

[@excelsionthejedi2576]

Underrated comment

[@shaunigothictv1003]

Jennifer Anistons medication has clearly caused a drastic change to her voice.

[@100tallpaul]

A Kate Bush classic performed to absolute class. A big ❤️ from us here in the UK to our New Zealand cousins on the other side of the world. Smashed it ❤️

[@Jijo2003]

No one could reach the level of Kate's voice

[@isaquegallerth6816]

Listen to Ana Maz

[@Raveent]

​@@isaquegallerth6816 I've heard dozens of Wuthering Heights covers and nobody can match Kate Bush, it sounds scary but so beautiful voice

[@cor06021962]

Indeed, but not a bad job from this lady.

[@jamesmeek754]

@@RaveentKate Bush brings goosebumps all over the body

[@Raveent]

@@jamesmeek754 Yes, Kate's voice and acting really seem to be Catherine's ghost

[@Ananastasy]

Hayley, I can’t stop listening to your version of this song! So captivating and charming💓✨

[@asterixdogmatix1073]

Crazy that Hayley was only 17 years old at the time of this performance.

[@MarcGillham]

Kate Bush was only 19.

[@switch12345678]

That's why this voice.

[@ahsenkhan5386]

so was kate bush

[@MichaPawelec-tz4ub]

Yea crazy... she looks like she is at least 25 here.

[@gregsullivan7408]

​​​@@MarcGillhamKate Bush was actually only 18. And she composed it and recorded it in 1 day/night apparently. Absolutely incredible. EDIT: but I see that the *release* was delayed until the following year (78), so she was 19 when it was released Also, Bush plays the piano at the same time - there are live recordings! (not sure whether she did for the studio recording though)

[@zbigwmig]

Perfect look, voice & produktion. I'm still love watching this.

[@Stormassacra]

Wait wait wait... Have you just told me she was 17 when this show was recorded ??????? 😱😍🥰

[@luizportes]

Yes,she was born in 1977,and the video is from 2004.

[@timn4481]

i keep revisiting this every year or so...its that good...

[@checka1963]

Wow this song really highlights Hayleys pure voice!

[@EliasAlves2014]

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[@conormaguire6633]

Beautiful lady, beautiful voice, beautiful rendition. Very well done; singing a song not too many would be brave enough to attempt. Mwah.

[@stevenedwards8651]

Love Love Love this woman! ❤️ She captured my heart when I first had seen her years ago performing with Celtic Woman. So beautiful with a voice of an angel. 🙏🏻

[@EliasAlves2014]

you need to hear Anna maz singing Wuthering Heights search for Anna maz

[@majama72]

I also saw her for the first time in a film from a Celtic Woman concert in Ireland at a castle a long time ago

[@niklastorshagen6365]

The lyrics in this song is so incredible beautiful

[@Raveent]

The lyrics is scary but sweet, Kate Bush is smart

[@susannabonke8552]

Really? It is cruelsome.

[@SteliosTsimplis]

I can't believe I've never heard/watch this one. It's perfect!

[@arietecosta7203]

You should listem Ana Maaz, a Brazilian. Fantastic!!!!

[@SteliosTsimplis]

@@arietecosta7203 I've heard it. Great performance as well

[@mudskipper6702]

Awesome cover....True To Original And Powerful....I Felt This...

[@bkray26]

She was 17 when she sang this. Blows my mind.

[@yonatanharel1048]

Only young women can sing this. When you grow your voice get deeper

[@saulocanedo7028]

​@@yonatanharel1048concordo com você vi uma canção da Dolly Parton no início dos anos 80 e a mesma música hoje na voz dela tá bem amadurecida.

[@tonytitheridge9370]

Kate herself was only 18 when she first demo recorded it.

[@cabeloDoPardal2]

1:29 even tough in that part she sings it very low and this singer in the video couldn't do

[@bjornalm9950]

Kate wrote AND sung it 18 years old!❤

[@berndbohm39]

Thank you so much!!! Your performance is so incredible!!! Greatful greetings from the other end of the world!!

[@daichimax]

WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! Your voice was like a thunder hitting directly in my heart! SUBSCRIBED.

[@EliasAlves2014]

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[@mattbrown3549]

Thanks for doing a superb job of upscaling the original version. Hayley is of course amazing as always.

[@MrQmicic]

I thought I would never hear anyone perform this song as good as Kate Bush. Clearly I was wrong. Amazing and magical.

[@vitorialeiteap]

Look for the Angra's version. Performed by André Matos, a brasilian amazing maestro, singer, songwriter...

[@terrymitchell2461]

I second that, very well done and live. Petty good for a New Zealander (kiwi girl), I think Kate is English.

[@lucianaperdigao8338]

Just find Anna Maz's version

[@alejandropower]

Angra's version is amazing

[@JoseCarlos-dc6jy]

Kate Bush it is incomparable ....

[@sebastienguerin6571]

CONGRATULATIONS ! I love Kate Bush and this title, it's very difficult. Well done, your performance is wonderful ! Thank you. 🌹

[@msjapan112]

Oh my god! You can do anything with your voice!

[@golgoth7600]

Love the single rogue hairs under the spotlights. Also, amazing interpretation of an amazing song

[@Dave6666]

The best version I’ve heard.

[@EliasAlves2014]

you need to hear Anna maz singing Wuthering Heights search for Anna maz

[@scottholliday9308]

Awesome song, Kate Bush is an amazing vocalist and so are you Hayley. I first saw you when you were with the Celtic Woman and have been listening to you ever since, you are a beautiful woman with an amazing voice.

[@dirkpaulussen7936]

No autotune, no twerkin , no tattoo's.....just pure natural beauty !

[@maximesteinebrunner9941]

fr thank god there are still people out there appreciate that

[@vicko77]

exactly ! i like you like it - there are still humans on this planet, not only the 90% of bio-robots

[@darrenmiles-morland8038]

And as the founding pastor of the Hour of Power Ministries the late Robert Harold Schuller also once said, not a hint of an ego.

[@arturwittensoeltner8729]

YOU ARE SO DEMENTEDLY FORNICATING RIGHT!

[@brulsmurf]

Except for the mental and physical cruelty, including domestic abuse ofcourse. But a great book 👌

[@connyx]

how can this be already 20y ago? still very impressive to watch and listen to

[@diethelmherzig6822]

Wonderful!Happy New Year from Germany!❤

[@holgerbuttgereit2242]

A very good cover version. And a fantastic voice .

[@magicbenj1474]

17 years old! Amazing, stunning, beautiful.

[@nelsonalmeidasantos950]

Jamais imaginei que alguém pudesse atingir o nível incomparável de Kate Bush, milhões de aplausos 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marciamaggiori985]

Nossa brasileira Anna Maz, pode!

[@EliasAlves2014]

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[@reneamaro114]

Escute Ana maz😅 essa daí é fichinha

[@lucruz326]

Anna Maz was more amazing.

[@antoniorodolfo8184]

Coitada Ana Mas dá um show cantando está música.

[@shirleydrury5565]

What a talent respect to you LADY❤❤😊😊

[@emanuellexavier2323]

Muito bom! Anna Mazz é uma potência cantando essa música!

[@elianerussini7199]

Concordo

[@rosangelasilva4538]

Também prefiro Ana cantando

[@jsp3584]

até concordo que a Anna foi bem, mas estilo e estilo e essa cantora...simplesmente arrasou!!!

[@reneamaro114]

Ana é muito melhor mas sempre vai aparecer os baba ovos de estrangeiros

[@rusminnoer632]

Never watch anybody can sing a cover of Kate Bush.. Wuthering Height... so perfect.

[@Venaisky1]

Angra

[@ThaisSilva-vk1bv]

Anna Maz version is also awesome.

[@-....jeannot....-]

Quelle prestation magnifique. C'est à tomber par terre 👍👍👍 Pourquoi ne connait-on pas cette jeune femme en France ?

[@garedmorort]

Ce concert date d’il y’a 20 ans donc elle n’est plus très jeune 😅 mais oui sa voix est magnifique

[@-....jeannot....-]

😂 A 37 ans, elle n'a qu'à quand-même pas l'âge de faire une retraitée ! Même LFI ne serait pas d'accord 😎

[@jagpanzer16]

Fantastic job!!!!

[@imoverthetop44]

This is an awesome song and her version is also an awesome version. Both singer are stunning ladies.

[@TheBLABLADU06]

Beautifull girl and great voice.

[@erickpuspayudha2409]

20 years ago She sang this song..... Still beautifull

[@joaochaveiro3522]

FANTASTIC !

[@larslarsman]

Love it. Thank you Haley.🙌🏻

[@karlreimers]

Beautiful x2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnpotter2218]

what an effort this , LIVE....absolutely incredible vocal performance...I salute you HW

[@graemefinlayson4290]

Hayley has lifted this work with a timbre and texture that was not present in the original Kate Bush production. Such an elegant performance.

[@abcxyz-nd6xh]

30 years deserve such variance/improvement

[@guanacomus1]

Cette chanson va comme un gant de velours à cette chanteuse ! Merveilleuse découverte pour moi, je vais aller voir les autres chansons de cette interprète.

[@Israel.duboit]

I love this beautiful woman

[@heribertocasillas2000]

Desde el primer álbum de Miss Westenra (PURE) le he admirado por la seguridad y magnificencia que irradia. Yo nací en 1953 el 8 de abril y Miss Hayley nació un diez de abril (en otro año). Todas sus presentaciones e interpretaciones son de excelencia. Saludos desde Zapopan Jalisco México. Hoy 1 de junio 2023.

[@airtonlinharesdossantos878]

Além de linda ; uma voz impecável ❤

[@yamilandres]

to think she's only 17yo there, and delivers such a performance... outstanding!

[@songOmatic]

Another example where the Live version has more energy and focus than the album version. Outstanding emotion and range.

[@EliasAlves2014]

you need to hear Anna maz singing Wuthering Heights search for Anna maz

[@room1271]

stunning

[@Christian-AF77]

Você é ótima mas NINGUÉM conseguiu ser melhor que o Maestro Virtuoso André Matos (RIP).

[@jhjn1498]

Thank you for uploading this,great quality,whenever im feeling suicidal,i always thinkin how lucky i am to be born into this age and can access to beautiful music such as this and feeling grateful,truly thank you Btw she wearing the same dress when she perform this song in that german clip,a nice nod.

[@Exotic3000]

Best version of Wuthering Heights! Wow!

[@jasonlomakin6722]

Not a chance. It sounded ike a cat on a hot tin roof.

[@jessicasouza9287]

Listen Angra - Andre Matos ❤

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

Only Kate Has The Best Version...She's Alongside That...

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

A very talented kiwi. Brilliant effort Hayley.

[@analu6580]

Wondeful voice. I love her work as actress and now as angel 🙂

[@discomachine9155]

THANK YOU , WARM VOICE , HOLDING BACK MY MEMORIES

[@johnnyguitar6639]

IF this ain't playback.She is damn good. That's a hard high note to reach

[@giselesantos142]

Quem me dera ter um dom desse!...

[@ludowickgregoire6404]

juste de bon souvenir, et une très belle interprétation, magnifique, i love it :)

[@jackavery7179]

Here in 2024?

[@rekdinhopoetico]

Very nice, congratulations. You did a great job. Cheers from Brazil.

[@realhorrorshow8547]

When you can sing a song based on Wuthering Heights and you have a name from Dracula.

[@ssadelaidian3811]

Wow! Amazing version of an absolute classic.

[@richardnixon4345]

Best version, amazing voice

[@ana.martins_op]

Whatch Anna Maz version

[@lucruz326]

Anna Maz was better.

[@petersmith6974]

Fantastic rendition of this song. You nailed it perfectly. Hard one to do.

[@shannahlambertjalamah1415]

Search for ANNA MAZ singing Wuthering Heights in BRASIL. Search for ANGRA (ANDRÉ MATTOS) singing Wuthering Heights in BRASIL! YOU'LL SEE WHAT PERFECTION IS ALL ABOUT! ❤BRASIL❤

[@pakngah3715]

Anna Maz's version has more soul, and she even improvised suitably. Almost outdo Kate Bush.

[@aussiefan354]

Great job Haley, you have a great voice

[@qqw743]

The bell is too loud in the mix. It's an OK idea but it needs to be half as loud.

[@deldia]

Once you notice the volume of it you can't unheard it 😅

[@thegorn]

I always notice that woman in the band looking on in admiration and smiling. Nice one.

[@zenithoclock1048]

A brave song to take on, and well sung.

[@Eishockeyfledermaus]

Sehr schön ♥️👏 Eine feminine und sehr sichere Stimme. Großartig.

[@peteiswriteingnow]

Hardly anybody tries to sing this, because Kate had such a high and unique voice , i think she did a really good cover.

[@skudlugs]

Jen anniston can do it all !

[@Grafrey]

She looks SO like her!

[@jangowoggy]

I've heard many cover versions of this song but hands down, this is as close to the original i've heard yet. So hard a song to sing too. A wonderful rendition indeed.

[@shaunigothictv1003]

Jennifer Anistons medication has clearly caused a drastic change to her voice.

[@donizeticosta7690]

Como é possível não amar uma mulher e cantora tão linda e com essa voz maravilhosa!

[@andysatx]

She isn't putting in the soul that Kate does.

[@gabrieleschulze7627]

That's what I thought, too. She doesn't breathe THAT. Even though she sings very well.

[@erstenorn]

same...

[@shinywarm6906]

eactly. She could be singing a shopping list.