E023: Reactions to the AMAZING VOICE of Lea Salonga - Annie, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables & more!

Join us for a live first-time reaction and analysis of several songs performed by Lea Salonga with Guinness World Record-breaking vocal coach, Richard Fink IV, and Billboard #1 songwriter, Johnny Cummings.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
07:38 Tomorrow
14:48 Miss Saigon interview
23:09 I'd Give My Life for You
34:49 Happiness w/ Gerard Salonga
42:16 Colors of the Wind
50:30 A Little Fall Of Rain
57:42 Memory
01:09:00 Still Hurting rehearsal
01:17:10 Higher
01:23:25 Human Heart rehearsal
01:29:07 Lea Salonga & Regine Velasquez Medley

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ORIGINAL VIDEO

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JOHNNY CUMMINGS (INTRO MUSIC)

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[genvil]

She got the most natural crystal clear voice.

[TeddyCavachon]

I first saw Lea at the Meralco Theatre during my first of three foreign service assignments to Manila between 1983 and 1987 when she was the lead in Annie and I was certain that with a few good breaks she would become a super star she was that good. I was there on my second assignment from 1990 - 95 when I had an brief e-mail exchange with her helping to get her Mac connected to the Internet. Then in the late 90s I was able to see her perform in Miss Saigon in New York. Quite an amazing career.

[ouidalanuza]

I took my 7-year-old daughter to live theatre at the Cultural Center of the Philippines to watch "Annie" the musicale, featuring Lea Salonga. After the show, unbeknownst to my companions and me, my daughter already made it to the baclstage to ask for Lea's autograph. I ran to catch up with my daughter. What I saw was 9-year-old Lea at the end of her prayer, kissed the crucifix of her rosary while uttering her gratitude to God. She then quickly took my daughter's CD and signed it to my daughter's delight. We thanked her and she thanked us for watching the show! A sweet, sprightly soul.

[karlakikay]

I was able to watch Lea in Wales last month for her UK tour of Stage, Screen and Everything in Between - amazing!

[luvenfuentes]

I saw her in Miss Saigon, The Flower Drum Song, Les Mis, and Allegiance in Broadway.Such a Talented Singer, The gem of the Philippines.

[estermadayag]

Everybody loves her. Especially here in the Philippines. We love you Ms. Lea!❤👏👏👏

[dirkplays]

Lea Salonga is one of the few people in the world who is considered Pitch Perfect, the only singer who got to be the singing voice of 2 Disney princesses and the first Asian to win the Tony award best actress in a musical so, comparing her to other singers like Regine or Mori is an insult. They didnt even come close to Lea...she is the best and she was never off-key or had a bad performance..

[Ljane]

Thankyou for always featuring Philippine Artists. What I love about the Philippines is how easy collaborations happen among artists. They have this camaraderie that so commendable, that we don't see much from other artists like in the West.

[meredithchandler]

Lea did an online concert as a fundraiser for Bayanihan Musikahan early on during the pandemic (4/2/20). She sings the first musical phrase of “Human Heart” a cappella (same way she did on Broadway) and says, “God, I hope I’m in the right key.” (Pause) “And if I’m not, that’s okay, too.” She sings the rest of the intro a cappella and then hits play on her background track. Of course she was perfectly on pitch.

[pamelatadeo]

Who would not admire Lea Salonga? Great singers emerge but who does her breathing techniques? She's just unmatched (in the Philippines, of course), at least as of this comment. Thank you, Sirs, for devoting a part of an episode for our nation's Lea Salonga. Her enunciation is another thing. "On My Own, " from Act 2 of Les Miserables, is one of my favorites among her broadway song renditions. I could literally jot down the lyrics while listening to it. Check that out, too, if you have the time, Sirs. Notice the emotional integrity; awesome!

[marekanthony]

I had the great privilege to see Lea perform on Broadway in Here Lies Love last summer. After the show I had the honor to meet her and have a brief conversation. She was so gracious posing for pictures and signing autographs for all. And she is a flawless beauty also.

[lizzzzl]

Lea's English accent is the common accent for those people in the Philippines who came from a well-educated and upper class family. Lea is different from the common celebrities in the country because she started from theater and she was studying medicine before she decided to pursue her Broadway career.She's very smart in both arts and academics.

What's more amazing is that she's got great personality and great sense of humor too. ...and she's a good dancer too!

[marieh]

Y’all should check out Lea Salonga’s wedding video where she sings her vows. It’s a short video but definitely worth the watch!

[richardfranz]

Lea paints with all of the colors. Like you Richard, Lea and Mori are the only ones who make me cry.

[becool]

Thank you so much Throga! Mind blowing! Wow! Every single note is perfect for Lea S. “Too Much For One Heart” really made me cry! Undeniable one of a kind Disney Princess and a Broadway Legend! 👏👏

[conikutch]

she only lives in the Philippines but she’s in London for months for Miss Saigon and she’s very young so she adopted the accent…Her American accent return when she comes back home in PH.

[DinoQuintana]

Her "Still Hurting" performance is one of my favourites, since she was acting the entire time, all while barely moving her body.

[wkuntjoro]

That "Colors of The Wind" by Lea is so heavenly. Each of those Lea performances is a masterpiece, of course.

[jobelleervin]

Saw her last December 15 for her holiday album tour she's really amazing 🎉❤

[SvMykolas]

There are two singers who really hit me hard and get my waterworks running: my all-time favorite Morissette and Lea Salonga, the queen of Broadway. Through her I discovered Morissette. Lea is so outstanding. She has so much more to offer. Please check out her renditions of "Too much for one heart" and "Via Dolorosa". Thank you, and greetings from Europe.