Voice Teacher Reacts to Lea Salonga - On My Own (Les Miserables 10th Anniversary)

I hope this observation on how she sings helps you figure out how the voice works better, so you can learn how to make smart choices in your own voice.

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[graysang]

i think it's safe to say that she's THE standard of this song. her enunciation will always be the clearest out there for me.

[maybethistime]

Fact: The 10th Anniversary cast is the greatest cast of all time.

[swardmusic]

Was lucky enough to perform with her as guitarist in queensland orchestra 2 years ago. Very impressive and powerful voice hitting back at me in my foldback wedge was memorable 😜👍🏻

[whyyouwannaknowmyname]

Sam!! I was just today looking at your page wondering when you would post again! Welcome back, you were missed!

[angelamorrow]

Love her so much. She’s TWO freaking Disney Princesses (Mulan and Jasmine).

[jetholpaanod]

I like the way Lea did with the “known”. There’s a feeling of defeat there so mixing it delivers that kind of feeling.

[carsonford]

Welcome back! Your insights are always helpful and beyond inspiring!

[mariateresagalito]

I will say that Leah sang this as she did when she was performing this show multiple times a week for however long the show ran. I believe it was a conscious choice NOT to belt this too much to help preserve her voice. As a performer who may be required to do two shows a day multiple times a week, you have to make these kinds of healthy and smart choices in order to sound good in all the shows. 😃

[identityloterry]

When I heard Lea's last note, i wish it was a chesty, strong sound too. But then when i listened to other versions with the belt.... They all feel.... lackluster... i dont understand why, but i always go back to this version.... Maybe her tone was just too perfect for this

[claudiatamaraluengo]

Such a beautiful song, such a gorgeous singer and a moving voice, this is my favorite character from Les Mis, and Lea Salonga is my favorite Eponine. Sam, as always an amazing evaluation. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[StardustandMadness]

I love this song, and I love Lea’s performance. I could listen to it all day.

[gretchman]

I'm taking credit for manifesting your return. You're welcome, everyone.

Also thank u Sam, you darling angel baby.

[adamjurado]

To answer your question when eponine use heady mix it feels like she is extremely lonely but when it is chesty mixed it feels like she's hurting so much. just my opinion.

[staceybrowm]

I was there, got tickets for my birthday. This is amazing but her rendition of A Little Fall Of Rain is something else. Makes me cry everytime I hear it 😭

[theopkingdom]

Not belting that last "known"- making it softer, reveals her vulnerability. It's awesome. :)

[cassdaley]

She is the Queen of Mixing. No one does it better than her, and her mixing makes every song she sings sound more angelic and never harsh or abrasive.

[smrtkoala]

So happy you're back! I've been rewatching your old videos wondering when you'd upload new ones

[DizzyPunch]

Agh it's awesome to have you back, Sam. My absolute favorite reaction & music channel :)

[RedX]

oh man, the 10th anniversary concert was my first introduction to Les Mis, but I actually had the opportunity to see it on Broadway when Lea was playing Fantine! She's amazing, definitely was starstruck meeting her in person afterwards.

[VioletFlowerz]

So glad you are back! Truly missed your encouraging and insightful reactions. 😊