Lea Salonga's I Dreamed a Dream

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ส.ค. 2009
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    Need I say anything about how Lea performed? She was superb. Whenever she sings, I'd always get goosebumps because she has that quality of voice that stands out among the female singers on the show. Her voice is not tiny; it was whole, full, filled with expression. Her "I Dreamed A Dream" is still as powerful and passionate as it should be.

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  • @athenstar10
    @athenstar10 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2359

    Now I know how that witch Ursula in "the Little Mermaid" feels. I wanna cast a spell on Ms. Lea and borrow her voice even for just one day, Boy, I would really have a blast!

  • @AlanNJUSA
    @AlanNJUSA 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1523

    If she were in the original cast of the Broadway revival (instead of Daphne Rubin Vega) she would have been nominated for a Tony, perhaps even won.

  • @manniyakeez
    @manniyakeez 14 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    LEA portrayed the role of Fantine very well cuz she is now a mom. She expressed exactly what is written in the book cuz she read it, which made it a fantastic performance... its different when u just sing it without understanding the role.
    SIMPLY MOVING PERFORMANCE.

  • @AlanNJUSA
    @AlanNJUSA 14 ปีที่แล้ว +537

    I have been an avid Lea Salonga fan even before she coveted the role of Kim in Miss Saigon. However, when I first learned that she was going to be Fantine on Broadway, I had my doubts whether she could do justice to the role. Her beautiful and crystal-clear voice, to me, was not suited for the role. Boy was I WRONG! She turned out to be the best Fantine I have ever seen - vocally and acting wise. I have seen many actresses essay this role. Lea blew me away. FANTASTIC was she! Unforgettable!

  • @wewewooo
    @wewewooo 14 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    "as they turn your dreams to shaaaaaaaaaaame" OMG this is very sad. the saddest part of Fantine's life of severe hopelessness.

  • @noway222
    @noway222 13 ปีที่แล้ว +904

    She's the best. She just bubbles over with expression and it gives me chills. Everything she does she OWNS.

  • @kayealexa
    @kayealexa 13 ปีที่แล้ว +517

    it's a perfect disney princess singing voice. she's amazing.

  • @gdog7nyc
    @gdog7nyc 14 ปีที่แล้ว +801

    I think they both did a fine job. Ruthie conveys emotion in her voice, but her expressions seem to focus on the disappointment of it all. Lea, on the other hand, runs the gamut of emotions - sadnesss, joy, anger, fear. And you relate to her. But brava to both!

  • @JackMcPhee
    @JackMcPhee 14 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Her voice is perfection... flawless! So emotional, and her enunciation is perfect.

  • @contentcocoa
    @contentcocoa 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1027

    This version gives the song its complete justice! My ears needed to hear this. My heart is happy, thanks Lea! Thanks Foxy!

  • @MonLeAmour
    @MonLeAmour 13 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    i cry everytime is see this.. i love her voice thats full of emotions

  • @Scoobybyeday
    @Scoobybyeday 14 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Benchmark performance! I cannot imagine how this could possibly be surpassed. I can vouch for how difficult it is to put this much feeling into a singing performance while maintaining good pitch and musicality. Lea has done it brilliantly here.

  • @Thespianage
    @Thespianage 13 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    God, this song just makes me weep! it's absolutely tragic. breaks my heart every time.
    "I had a dream my life would be so different from this hell I'm living. So different now from what it seemed..." stunning.

  • @phantomdaae1981
    @phantomdaae1981 13 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    Absolutely amazing. I hadn't seen any videos of Lea Salonga as Fantine before (although, I'm familiar with her roles as Eponine and as Kim). Thank you so much for uploading this.

  • @geanpenas7798
    @geanpenas7798 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2946

    the best Fantine... hands down!

  • @radlopez
    @radlopez 13 ปีที่แล้ว +483

    no doubt she won a tony... she's one of the most talented singers... extraordinary indeed... ^_^

  • @ChristinaNHarrell
    @ChristinaNHarrell 14 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    One of my favourite vocalists of all time.

  • @gerryhansolo
    @gerryhansolo 13 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    musical theater accomplishment! as eponine in the 10th anniversary concert at the royal albert hall, then recently as fantine at the o2 arena, check out her out of this world fantine performance at the 25th anniv concert.

  • @ikom35
    @ikom35 13 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    Miss Leah is a beast on stage with so much fiery emotions that burn the audience

  • @psymec3
    @psymec3 14 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    She is just amazing. How can she be so emotive?

  • @sportsrehab13
    @sportsrehab13 13 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    true.. i always admire her version of any song she performs...

  • @JMAIsidro
    @JMAIsidro 14 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is the best rendition of I Dreamed A Dream! I love Lea Salonga!

  • @ObsessedwithBroadway
    @ObsessedwithBroadway 14 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    She can sing Disney all she wants, but her voice has the power of an opera singer. :) Go Lea!

  • @tholitsinsing
    @tholitsinsing 14 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    she's amazing, no wonder she was casted as Fantine for the 25th anniversary of Les Mis....

  • @RandomBeveridgeX
    @RandomBeveridgeX 13 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    i've never cried to a song...until now.
    omg her voice is so amazing.

  • @ikom35
    @ikom35 14 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I could hardly breathe watching this performance.

  • @mysterydonut
    @mysterydonut 13 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    I feel like I just saw the face of God. Her voice is amazing...

  • @operagirl81
    @operagirl81 13 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    I love this song and Lea is so awesome. :)

  • @may1978ad
    @may1978ad 13 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I love this song and Lea's voice as well.

  • @brendateo92
    @brendateo92 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    amazing voice.just left me wanting more of tht lovely wholesome ,powerful and passionate voice. speechless it left me.

  • @roncerod
    @roncerod 14 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    it's the rendering of emotion that makes a singer great.

  • @SteveLinGuitar
    @SteveLinGuitar 14 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    She's amazing. Draws you right into the character.

  • @natblas
    @natblas 13 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Wow! great performance. She's full of emotions. she made me cry. ;-)

  • @hsmsk8er
    @hsmsk8er 13 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Woahhhhhhhh. Speechless.

  • @seandeaon
    @seandeaon 14 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    It doesn't matter who sings it. This song breaks my heart every time I hear it.

  • @xxxruzzelxxx
    @xxxruzzelxxx 14 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She's amazing, i really love her..

  • @Nalstubble
    @Nalstubble 13 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Wow! I'm speechless... :-)

  • @werfhu
    @werfhu 14 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this is the best video of lea's "i dreamed a dream" performance. congratulations to the person who recorded this and the one who uploaded if they're not the same. nice work! =)

  • @Elevation023
    @Elevation023 14 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    shes so full of emotions

  • @cmaarkol
    @cmaarkol 14 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    the lyrics and Lea's voice make me think of I Still Believe in Miss Saigon
    and i cried

  • @janvincentrn
    @janvincentrn 14 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i cried while watching...superb performance!

  • @videosaala
    @videosaala 14 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It was no Lea 'Singing'..........
    Its Lea 'Living' the dream!
    Living the words, emotions, & life in that Dream!
    -No Match- shall i say!

  • @mylucky272
    @mylucky272 14 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    That was awesome, if there's youtube during her time maybe she's more famous than Susan Boyle.

  • @josakura
    @josakura 14 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I LOVE YOU LEA!

  • @grimadventuresofm
    @grimadventuresofm 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THank you! I love this video of her singing this,very inspiring =]

  • @jniquej
    @jniquej 14 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really love this song :) Leah did a really good job! I wish their cast would come to the US. I really want to watch them in October... but it's in London (T-T)

  • @MrSilentWalker
    @MrSilentWalker 14 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    lea and ruthie.. they're both great professional singers. i love their performances. the end. ^_^

  • @fRitZiAn007
    @fRitZiAn007 13 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    T_T..lea you're the best!

  • @antijologsinurface
    @antijologsinurface 13 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    SUPERB!!!

  • @davidlev12345
    @davidlev12345 13 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    4 people disliked this video. I want to hunt them down and make them listen to this again. Cos no way you can not love her. I love you lea.

  • @TorontoPoet
    @TorontoPoet 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    she's still got it, baby.

  • @gigglywigglyforjesus
    @gigglywigglyforjesus 13 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    6 people are completely and utterly INSANE!

  • @michanglee27
    @michanglee27 13 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    5 people dont appreciate good quality of songs.. gosh..

  • @marrkkymarc
    @marrkkymarc 14 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    she's going to be Fantine for the 25th anniversary in London!!!!

  • @simplyshiny
    @simplyshiny 13 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I can still only see her as Eponine, but this is amazing

  • @Zazou447460
    @Zazou447460 13 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    @28twilightfan this is the 25th anniversary concert at the 02

  • @allennlowaton
    @allennlowaton 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    simply fantastic

  • @missmusicgirl0511
    @missmusicgirl0511 14 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ONE dislike!? Who was crazy enough to do that!! Lea deserves more likes then TH-cam is capable of holding, not one lousy dislike.

  • @Precious84
    @Precious84 13 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    @28twilightfan , the song's originally from les miserables. here, lea salonga plays fantine, the character who sings this song.

  • @nexypointy
    @nexypointy 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love lea

  • @Oreo13Cookiez
    @Oreo13Cookiez 14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    lea

  • @thebigthree34520
    @thebigthree34520 14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wow!

  • @Karnakthemagnificent
    @Karnakthemagnificent 14 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    @Akihikio Brightman is great - no doubt. But I love every aspect of Lea Solonga's voice, and I find her more expressive.

  • @AnUnimpressedCat
    @AnUnimpressedCat 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    O.O wow. just wow.

  • @jfhc4274
    @jfhc4274 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brava!!

  • @juzam01
    @juzam01 14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    bravo

  • @ann_petiterose
    @ann_petiterose 13 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    @MsFoxycandy
    I know Lea Solanga's cousin Ria. She's the director of a theater company that I perform in.

  • @JadeLH
    @JadeLH 13 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    OHLEAYOUAMAZINGWOMANYOU.

  • @saelisscarfang
    @saelisscarfang 14 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I did see Ruthie, and I thought Lea's was more put together somehow but I connected more with Lea's performance. Perhaps I'm not the one who needs to keep my bias, since I'm not the one making a sweeping statement that only one person can sing a certain song?

  • @bonbonquest
    @bonbonquest 14 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    @calmadh alto is not a classical singing voice classification. There are basically contralto, mezzo-soprano, and soprano. Lea is, by comfort zone, and strictly speaking, a mezzo soprano, but she does have the capability to mildly tap into a soprano range such as in the song Pie Jesu. You can look it up on TH-cam. Thanks. :)

  • @Twilightswimmer
    @Twilightswimmer 14 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I like her much better as Fantine than Eponine.

  • @trinaboo
    @trinaboo 13 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    I am so proud to be related to her. :)

  • @fRitZiAn007
    @fRitZiAn007 13 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    She's just awesome!! The first time I saw this, she took my breath away!
    Anyway, I really think she looks like Demi Lovato.=)

  • @uberathlete
    @uberathlete 13 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    @28twilightfan I believe this was from the actual Les Mis play in Broadway.

  • @asiascutestlady
    @asiascutestlady 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lea is the best singer! proud to be PINOY!

  • @NYCER4LIFE
    @NYCER4LIFE 13 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Great singing as usual. I just hate how thin the orchestra was when this show was revived in 2006 in New York. The strings playing the E-flat chord were glaringly absent before Lea starts singing the phrase "I dreamed a dream..."

  • @MsBroadwayK
    @MsBroadwayK 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel bad for the 2 people that disliked this video. They obviously don't know anything about beautiful music.

  • @RockyD90
    @RockyD90 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    who's the crazy guy who disliked !?!?!?!?!

  • @Marwolaeth01
    @Marwolaeth01 13 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Wonderful, but I still much prefer On my own... not saying she plays a better Eponine, both roles are great, but I much prefer that song and so of course would rather have it sung by the best.
    Of course, if could find a production where she plays both roles...;o)

  • @simpatic14
    @simpatic14 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow the ending is WOW

  • @loveya718
    @loveya718 14 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lea's version of I Dreamed a Dream was my favorite until I heard Idina Menzel/Lea Michele's GLEE version. Soooo blessed that I got to see Lea sing this live!!

  • @leoniderna
    @leoniderna 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @Akihikio Brightman has a great voice but was she in les miserable?

  • @WishingOnIyWounds
    @WishingOnIyWounds 14 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    @28twilightfan this is the actual show... that glee copied.

  • @blakegriplingph
    @blakegriplingph 13 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    @mabanggo Not rly. Both are good at belting out that song.

  • @Soundscream99
    @Soundscream99 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When was this?

  • @SophomoreSlump236
    @SophomoreSlump236 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to marry her!

  • @ricosolo56
    @ricosolo56 14 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    She sing beautiful but l am sorry to compare, but the best version of this song is by Ruthie Henshall in the 10th anniversary is AMAZING, flawless, she put a lot of emotion and her voice is PERFECT it give goosebump and bring tears in my eyes sorry!!! but Lea is amazing to and her voice is awesome

  • @darksmile82
    @darksmile82 14 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i think lea sang the song quite well and gave a very good performance.
    to say that ruthie is the only one who can sing this song is very limiting and an insult to the song.

  • @liljee16
    @liljee16 14 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    @batangwaray1 Yeah, she's def a soprano. her range is too high for the "high" notes here to sound as impressive as they could.

  • @ehryn20
    @ehryn20 13 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    NO COMMENT :|
    (STRAIGHT FACE,DROOLING ! )

  • @MrSwordfish2010
    @MrSwordfish2010 13 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    @missmusicgirl0511 there are 6 dislikes now. these freaks want to hear britney's voice singing this song to the tune of Toxic or Oopss I Did It Again!!! LMAO

  • @mariesagearing
    @mariesagearing 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @OwnArtVideoReviewer sOprano (:

  • @moreau17
    @moreau17 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @OwnArtVideoReviewer can you spell soprano correctly, dear?

  • @anziepanzie4eva
    @anziepanzie4eva 13 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    As much as I love Lea, I prefer Ruthie Henshall's version. This one is amazing though

  • @simpatic14
    @simpatic14 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Paris1832 lmao

  • @sarahxboxbeara
    @sarahxboxbeara 14 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I think she sings it fantastically, but characterwise it's almost as if she's a little too immature to play that part. idk. she sings amazing but i just don't get that "fantine" vibe.

  • @NeilFaulkes
    @NeilFaulkes 14 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ruthie is much better in this role

  • @Tempus81
    @Tempus81 13 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    still the best Ruthie Henshall! :)

  • @singinciaran
    @singinciaran 14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I prefer Ruthie Henshall in this role. Sorry Lea but much preferred you in the role of Eponine.

  • @videosaala
    @videosaala 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was no Lea 'Singing'..........
    Its Lea 'Living' the dream!
    Living the words, emotions, & life in that Dream!
    -No Match- shall i say!