Joanna is great with this performance. Even Simon is great. It so happened that we, audiences, can't see Joanna as Kim because we have already set a standard when it comes to Kim, which is Lea Salonga.
Joanna is good but I didn’t feel the strong chemistry that I saw between Lea and Simon. I didn’t feel the love and passion on this performance. This is so different from the Royal Variety performance of Lea and Simon.
I dunno if it's pure choreography but Simon seemed more touchy with Lea and I couldn't see the same tender, longing, loving looks he was giving her (Lea) in this duet..if anything, his eyes even sometimes looked blank and shifty..maybe it also has something to do with chemistry..I just don't feel it with these two
I thought I was the only one who noticed the difference in Simon's acting & singing with Lea vs. his acting & singing with other actresses. I didn't sense the intensity, the gentleness, and the warm, obviously affectionate caresses of Simon as Chris to Lea as Kim.
No one can beat the original tandem. Simon n lea. So no need to watch this just for the intro. There is only one Chris n Kim. Lea n Simon has passion heart and soul in every performance. Miss lea n Simon together.
Simon Bowman looks tired and a bit fed up as he walks on with his partner. No wonder: he's sung this song literally hundreds of times at this point. (Admittedly he had been away from the role for a while, as you can tell from his hair). His voice is thin and tired, too. Contrast this with the tender passion of Royal Variety Performance version, where he sings the song with the original Kim, Lea Salonga.
Asian people look younger than their actual age. She's probably in her early 20's here. I have seen her 1 year ago in The Sound of Music and she still look pretty much the same to me.
I see a lot of people saying that Simon was more passionate with Lea blah blah and that it's missing on his behalf... Well yes, he had been singing this song for 4 years!! I think that's enough to drive the passion out of most people. He did this song first with Lea when the words were new... so just because Lea isn't in it doesn't mean it effects the song. In fact this sounds better than the OLC version by a long short.
I dont feel the love from Simon. I feel empty not like the performance together with Leah the chemistryry is so strong. The way he kissed Leah and the voice they really feel it.
@z858978 I couldn't agree more. I think there should be room for more than one interpretation, but if we have to compare, I would prefer the Complete Symphonic Recording to the London Cast Recording. The pace is more dramatic, and I find that the singers in the Complete Symphonic Recording are of a higher standard, both when it comes to pure vocal qualities and dramatic charaterisation. But that is just my opinion - as I said, there should be room for more than one interpretation.
Hello. Naturally I'd heard of a stage production over the years called "Miss Saigon" but I'd never really listened to it or learned about the production until a few months ago. I ran across it and decided to buy the original music with Lea Salonga. It's really impressive. I'm surprised there are no DVDs of the production but I've looked everywhere. But with the music and all the various DVDS on You Tube I now have a good idea of what the original version looked. And now a question for this video posting. Why is Lea Salonga not on this video and has been replaced by this young lady? Keep in mind I have absolutely no problem. It's just a curiosity question. The best to all of you.
Bobby Baucom It was 1993 so she had already departed from playing Kim in 1992 and didn’t return until 1999 on Broadway. I am Simon Bowman was picked as I thought he already departed but it’s Lea Salonga, maybe she was busy or something, idk.
I think that the cause of Simon Bowman's passive face during that TV performance is because she wants Lea to be his co-performer during that time lol. MISS SAIGON AINT COMPLETE WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL KIM.😂
Joanna Ampil is great. She her look, voice fit Kim very well...but there really is no passion in this performance. This song is supposed to be about their desperate love and although Lea Salonga performed it to perfection in her singing, body language and acting, Joanna didn't. She still is great though. I just think that she should have put more emotion into her character.
Michael Miles my vid's well said . There’s too many critics who don’t know what they are talking about. Too say bad things about him is insulting,and it’s insulting to everyone involved with the show. If he was so bad why was he chosen to be the first Chris ? Well done Simon xx
DeAndreaA: the show host surprise the blond woman (who is a well known dutch TV host too) who is a fan of this song and visited Miss Saigon two two times in London, with a duet of the two London cast members of Miss Saigon. Its not the best performance I think, don't like the voice and way of singing by Simon.
@kupkrazee Though I generally think comparisons are a bit useless, I must admit that I agree totally with you. Mr. Bowman, on the other hand, is not my cup of tea.
its annoying how some pinoys overpatronize lea salonga. im filipino too but it annoys me when people do that. para kasi silang nakiki ride sa talent ni lea. the fact that lea is filipino is not what makes her a great singer
Am I alone in thinking that Joanna Ampil ended up being the better Kim? Sorry Lea, no offense - but I always thought Jo was more passionate into it - so I'm a bit surprised that some of you think the opposite.
Joanna is great with this performance. Even Simon is great. It so happened that we, audiences, can't see Joanna as Kim because we have already set a standard when it comes to Kim, which is Lea Salonga.
Simon and Lea's chemistry is the best ever!
Simon is the best. That falsetto is great.
its just there something the way he looks at lea that made Lea and Simon's version magical
The most magnifcant Simon!
Harvey Levene that’s a lovely kind thing to say.I love Simon’s voice and he is magnificent
Lea is still the best for me💜 yet Joanna did a great performance too💜
In this performance, it seemed Chris (Simon) was with Ellen (Joanna), but he was actually longing for Kim (Lea) while doing this.
Joanna is good but I didn’t feel the strong chemistry that I saw between Lea and Simon. I didn’t feel the love and passion on this performance. This is so different from the Royal Variety performance of Lea and Simon.
yes i agree its still the best chemistry between leah and chris bowman they still the best kin and chris
I dunno if it's pure choreography but Simon seemed more touchy with Lea and I couldn't see the same tender, longing, loving looks he was giving her (Lea) in this duet..if anything, his eyes even sometimes looked blank and shifty..maybe it also has something to do with chemistry..I just don't feel it with these two
I thought I was the only one who noticed the difference in Simon's acting & singing with Lea vs. his acting & singing with other actresses. I didn't sense the intensity, the gentleness, and the warm, obviously affectionate caresses of Simon as Chris to Lea as Kim.
The way Christ kissed this Kim was different from the way he kissed Lea's Kim.
No Chemistry. Just the way Simon holds and kiss Lea are different. I also feel that Simon had a crush on Lea.
Am I the only one who got distracted by their kisses? 😂
I keep counting the whole time. They kissed for about 9 times. 😂😂
No one can beat the original tandem. Simon n lea. So no need to watch this just for the intro. There is only one Chris n Kim. Lea n Simon has passion heart and soul in every performance. Miss lea n Simon together.
Correct Simon andLea the Best .
Totally agree.
@@hildajones1426 There's more magical chemistry between Lea and Simon.
Simon Bowman looks tired and a bit fed up as he walks on with his partner. No wonder: he's sung this song literally hundreds of times at this point. (Admittedly he had been away from the role for a while, as you can tell from his hair). His voice is thin and tired, too. Contrast this with the tender passion of Royal Variety Performance version, where he sings the song with the original Kim, Lea Salonga.
Asian people look younger than their actual age. She's probably in her early 20's here. I have seen her 1 year ago in The Sound of Music and she still look pretty much the same to me.
This isn't the actual theater performance....this is just a presentation that is why it isn't as emotional as it should be.
I see a lot of people saying that Simon was more passionate with Lea blah blah and that it's missing on his behalf... Well yes, he had been singing this song for 4 years!! I think that's enough to drive the passion out of most people. He did this song first with Lea when the words were new... so just because Lea isn't in it doesn't mean it effects the song. In fact this sounds better than the OLC version by a long short.
I don't think so.
Joanna is so beautiful! Of course, nothing beats the original but she's the best after Lea :)
The original Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman prevails. The emotion of Simon while singing was more intense with Lea than Ampil.
There is no chemistry.nothing can beat the original lea n Simon.
Joanna Ampil is my FAAAAAAAVORITE actress EVER!!!!!! She made me love Miss Saigon-- not saying that Lea isn't amazing.. its just that Joanna is.. wow.
the guy's voice is different at the beginning then changes towards the end...
Kitang kita sa mga audience how delightful they are. Parang nabigyan sila ng free cruise trip.
Lea Salonga is the Original Kim.
why do i want to see the face of lea?
I dont feel the love from Simon. I feel empty not like the performance together with Leah the chemistryry is so strong. The way he kissed Leah and the voice they really feel it.
It does. It's a ménage à trois among Kim, Chris and Saxophone player.
This scene is like two lovers making love for the last time... so won't mind if chris' voice changes every now and then... that is, a bedroom voice.
Joanna Ampil is a very beautiful singer, and also a good belter, but Lea Salonga has her beat in the softer moments as Kim in my opinion!
Lea and Simon has the best chemistry. Love them both.
joanna ampil is AMAZING! she IS miss saigon!
I wonder how old was she because she looks very young for him....
@z858978 I couldn't agree more. I think there should be room for more than one interpretation, but if we have to compare, I would prefer the Complete Symphonic Recording to the London Cast Recording. The pace is more dramatic, and I find that the singers in the Complete Symphonic Recording are of a higher standard, both when it comes to pure vocal qualities and dramatic charaterisation. But that is just my opinion - as I said, there should be room for more than one interpretation.
Hello. Naturally I'd heard of a stage production over the years called "Miss Saigon" but I'd never really listened to it or learned about the production until a few months ago. I ran across it and decided to buy the original music with Lea Salonga. It's really impressive. I'm surprised there are no DVDs of the production but I've looked everywhere. But with the music and all the various DVDS on You Tube I now have a good idea of what the original version looked. And now a question for this video posting. Why is Lea Salonga not on this video and has been replaced by this young lady? Keep in mind I have absolutely no problem. It's just a curiosity question. The best to all of you.
Bobby Baucom It was 1993 so she had already departed from playing Kim in 1992 and didn’t return until 1999 on Broadway. I am Simon Bowman was picked as I thought he already departed but it’s Lea Salonga, maybe she was busy or something, idk.
joana ampil is from philippines
I think that the cause of Simon Bowman's passive face during that TV performance is because she wants Lea to be his co-performer during that time lol. MISS SAIGON AINT COMPLETE WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL KIM.😂
i was thinking the same thing ^_^
Franz Mora finally! someone who could understand hahaha
nice performance but i find it weird that the guy's voice changes on 3:17/3:18...
Wat een prachtig meisje!!
Wowwie hihi die Simon is wel LEUK !!!
Joanna Ampil sounded so beautiful. I prefer her vibrato here, is more subtle.
Joanna Ampil is not the original cast of this! Its Lea Salonga!
Joanna is ok... But still Lea is Kim
Joanna Ampil is great. She her look, voice fit Kim very well...but there really is no passion in this performance. This song is supposed to be about their desperate love and although Lea Salonga performed it to perfection in her singing, body language and acting, Joanna didn't. She still is great though. I just think that she should have put more emotion into her character.
He is better with Lea!
Damn Simon's hair!!! lol!
Simon's eyes have no expression :(
What the heck?! What language are they speaking and what are they saying? There's no subtitles.
The charadter's only 17.:)
Oh it's, not LEA
LEA AND SIMON IS, GREAT PARING
I THINK
all the other kims have big shoes to fill
Maybe Simon was tired that's why his performance was lacking
Joana is a great singer but i think Lea is way better ❤️
Emotion makes it beautiful, Lea Salonga has it purely, *for me*
Why so many BAD things about Simons voice ?
Jeeeeez. I wish my voice was that bad !!!!
Michael Miles my vid's well said .
There’s too many critics who don’t know what they are talking about.
Too say bad things about him is insulting,and it’s insulting to everyone involved with the show.
If he was so bad why was he chosen to be the first Chris ?
Well done Simon xx
Not as passionate as he was with Lea.
DeAndreaA: the show host surprise the blond woman (who is a well known dutch TV host too) who is a fan of this song and visited Miss Saigon two two times in London, with a duet of the two London cast members of Miss Saigon. Its not the best performance I think, don't like the voice and way of singing by Simon.
No offend but I still prefer Lea and SIMON.
she doesn't have the voice and innocence of lea salonga
I dont feel any emotion. I think it's better with Lea
she also sucked in Jesus Christ Superstar
what happened to Simon Bowman's voice??!!!! :(
Dafro Ko tell us?
Lea is the better actress. Still love Joanna.
Lea Salonga is better, but Joanna still did great :)
lol. imagine a VIETNAMESE KIM singing with a FRENCH or EUROPEAN ACCENT lol
Joanna: ano ba 'tong si Simon kiss nang kiss
@kupkrazee Though I generally think comparisons are a bit useless, I must admit that I agree totally with you. Mr. Bowman, on the other hand, is not my cup of tea.
Lea is better
Sorry but Lea is best
its annoying how some pinoys overpatronize lea salonga. im filipino too but it annoys me when people do that. para kasi silang nakiki ride sa talent ni lea. the fact that lea is filipino is not what makes her a great singer
Am I alone in thinking that Joanna Ampil ended up being the better Kim? Sorry Lea, no offense - but I always thought Jo was more passionate into it - so I'm a bit surprised that some of you think the opposite.
Dunno what’s lacking in this performance. Joanna is technically on point. Pretty too. But she’s no Lea. And the whole thing felt rather bland.
Lack of emotion make this performance boring
Meh, got no feeling