I wince when I read comments under this video that criticize this woman for looking down. Anyone silly enough to overlook that a., she speaks English as a second language, and b., she performed an ENORMOUS amount of material at this concert and relied on a teleprompter at her feet for help with the lyrics. Forget your virtue-seeking criticism, close your eyes, and listen to one of the most brilliant female vocalists of this century. Put her with this world-class orchestra and killer arrangements, and there is nothing finer. And by the way, nobody has ever sung this Bacharach composition as beautifully as Oosterhuis. I watch this once a week and probably will for the rest of my life.
I don't understand why anyone has to put negative comments about someone unless they can get up there and do something like this themselves. If you sing like this, then you might be able to have a comment about doing it. To quote Hal David, what the world needs now is love sweet love. I agree with you Gus!!
Literally every version I've heard of this song was done by someone who used it as a vehicle to showcase their voice and/or vocal dexterity. Oosterhuis, on the other hand, uses her voice to showcase the grace and beauty of the song. She doesn't overpower it...she (and the marvelous arrangement) becomes part of it.
A fair observation of practically every performance by Luther Vandross (with various partners). But it hardly applies to Ella Fitzgerald's reading of the tune.
I consider myself to be a big Ella fan and I'm ashamed to admit that I had never heard her rendition of the song until I watched a uTube video today. Thanks for the heads up!@@caponsacchi
I've never heard of this artist but thank goodness for TH-cam. Oh my...the last time I was totally impressed with a female singer was Whitney Houston. I would love to see Trijntje in concert. Absolutely perfect.
In that case you should look up The Ladies of Soul, also with Trijntje Oosterhuis and Dutch and with Glennis Grace who's voice is very close to Whitney. Enjoy!
I confess I didn't know this singer, and I had never cared much for this song--until now.. Oosterhuis has an exceptionally moving voice, one that imparts "soul" to a song without distorting it into something else. I detect 3 registers in her voice, but she goes from one to the next with seamless artistry. Her power is in her alto register, which is momentarily altered by brief borrowings from her soprano register (sometimes musical notes; elsewhere little "yelps" that really "punch home" the primary lyric below--can you hear them?.) I could listen to her all night.
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 ABSERLOUTLY BEAUTIFUL. IM ONLY SAD THAT I HAVE JUST LEARNT ABOUT HER. IVE SO MISSED OUT IN ALL THIS TIME OF HEARING ANOTHER BURT BACHARACHS EARTH ANGEL SINGER. 🥰.
Trijntje is all about the songs; no gimmicks, no frills. Just a beautiful voice telling the story. The best compliment is NOT to find it odd to listen carefully and compare Streisand, Warwick, Carpenter, etc., to someone I have never heard of up until a month back and not vice versa.
This is a remarkable series .. I'm old enough to remember when these songs were on the radio and the tranny of that format (3 to 3.5 minutes). This concert and it's publishing on the internet/TH-cam and now we have the time to embelish (with the orcastra tion) and to let Trinjnette explore the emotionally of the song. These are the blessings of technology and artistry that we now enjoy!
@@gregcoste5332 As the late Karen Carpenter once shared with us: when I was young I listened to the radio waiting for my favourite songs when they played I sing along it made me smile... The world as it is has me convinced that the true blessing is our memories of things wondrous and wonderful. Trintje's superb rendering of these timeless tunes always evoke in me a wistful, nostalgic smile which makes remembering them ever so sweet.
I think this is Stunning,,She has beautiful tones in her voice..Power & Grace..The song sounds difficult to deliver..The melody 2.00 to 2.15 is almost outside sounding..She handles it Brilliantly..I think this would be an avoid song for a lot of singers..Trijnte Oosterhuis you are one impressive Lady..
This happens to be Peter Tiehuis, who jammed with Vai and all guitargods of the world. In fact this whole orchestra is packed with worldclass musicians.
Firstly, yes, this is the best version of all (I've heard them all); she has the perfect tonal inflection and pleading wistfulness of a person who is broken-hearted and hoping for redemption of the relationship. Kristen Chenoweth is also very good. "Looking down" is very appropriate as this is an internal reflection, not a public declaration or ballad. It looks more sincere. It also allows the artist to really concentrate on technique and best quality. She really knows how to tug at the heart-strings. She even exceeds the Bacharach-Dusty Springfield duet for pure sincerity and sweetness. Most of the others seem too commercial in tone, not genuine. My hat is off to you Trijntje, and my heart is swollen with feeling. Great job! 'sniff' :)
No one can ever replace Dionne, of course, but if you ask me, Trijntje is the current keeper of the Bacharach flame. This is one of the most beautiful songs he and David ever wrote, and this performance is one of the best ever. Exquisitely done!
As a matter of fact, Dionne Warwick IS easily replaced. She has a wonderful voice, but man, she always sings a teeny bit flat, and it drives me crazy. No thanks, I'll take Trijntnje any day.
I lost my wife a little over a year ago. This song brings me to tears. Lois, you left me far too soon. 37 years together was not long enough. I love you always.
What an amazing voice - truly wonderful; Ive been listening on you tube whilst working for the last hour and didn't look at the video until a few moments ago - her English is faultless. Her voice is velvety with tones of Whitney - she has one more fan in the UK as of today; this lady is wonderful...
Never heard of her but she has an amazing voice...I love the way she makes you as if you can personally say that's how I feel inside..."I was never meant to be alone"....
Thank you for those beautiful arengements and you beautiful voice. . Every time you are snging , it is a precious gift because in your voicesound there is a light 🙏🙏🙏✨⭐️☀️🎶🎵
Verse 1] A chair is still a chair Even though there's no one sitting there [Refrain 1] But a chair is not a house And a house is not a home When there's no one there to hold you tight And no one there you can kiss goodnight [Verse 2] A room is still a room Even though there's nothing there but gloom [Refrain 2] But a room is not a house And a house is not a home When the two of us are far apart And one of us has a broken heart [Bridge] Now and then I call your name And suddenly your face appears But it's just a crazy game When it ends, it ends in tears [Verse 3] Darling, have a heart Don't let one mistake keep us apart [Refrain 3] I'm not meant to live alone Turn this house into a home When I climb the stairs And turn the key Oh, please be there Still in love with me [Refrain 3] I'm not meant to live alone Turn this house into a home When I climb the stairs And turn the key Oh, please be there Still in love with me
I wince when I read comments under this video that criticize this woman for looking down. Anyone silly enough to overlook that a., she speaks English as a second language, and b., she performed an ENORMOUS amount of material at this concert and relied on a teleprompter at her feet for help with the lyrics. Forget your virtue-seeking criticism, close your eyes, and listen to one of the most brilliant female vocalists of this century. Put her with this world-class orchestra and killer arrangements, and there is nothing finer. And by the way, nobody has ever sung this Bacharach composition as beautifully as Oosterhuis. I watch this once a week and probably will for the rest of my life.
Absolutely true
Gus Wah Was listening to Art Pepper and she appears as a next song. Lucky me, what a songstress
I don't understand why anyone has to put negative comments about someone unless they can get up there and do something like this themselves. If you sing like this, then you might be able to have a comment about doing it. To quote Hal David, what the world needs now is love sweet love. I agree with you Gus!!
Thank you Gus on behalf of this Dutchie!
Well said!
Luther Vandross would be smiling in heaven.
Literally every version I've heard of this song was done by someone who used it as a vehicle to showcase their voice and/or vocal dexterity. Oosterhuis, on the other hand, uses her voice to showcase the grace and beauty of the song. She doesn't overpower it...she (and the marvelous arrangement) becomes part of it.
Exactly!
Absolutely perfect way to describe this performance. The arrangement is sublime.
A fair observation of practically every performance by Luther Vandross (with various partners). But it hardly applies to Ella Fitzgerald's reading of the tune.
I consider myself to be a big Ella fan and I'm ashamed to admit that I had never heard her rendition of the song until I watched a uTube video today. Thanks for the heads up!@@caponsacchi
Totally agree with you..
How is Trijntje not world famous with the voice she has? So beautiful.... Tell me please.........
Agreed! She has a fabulous voice!
Dionne Warwick sings this song so beautifully too. I just recently found this beautiful woman. She is amazing. 💖💖Thank you
Loving this talented and beautiful woman!
She is a perfect mix of vocal technique and heart.
One of the best female singers that I ever Heard, beautiful voice, you go girl. Awesome
nl sings
How have I not heard this lady's stunning voice before!?
Brings tears to a grown man, I lost her over 30 years a ago the love still haunts me this song says it all flawless performance
The clarity of her singing is just beautiful.❤
wow ..this audience is rather reserved. THIS LADY IS BEYOND GREAT!!
If I had been at this concert, I would have been applauding a bit more than them !!!
She is the best.... what a voice
no Autotune needed here people. Shes the real thing. Stunning orchestra and arrangements. World Class
one of the best live singers on this planet
magic
What a lady! WOW!
Prachtig gezongen Trijntje! God Bless you in many many ways!❤
PERFECT, BRILLIANT TECHNIQUE, EMOTIONAL, STUNNING, CLASSY, ELEGANT, WHAT A VOICE
Ik kende de nummer alleen met Dusty Springfield en Burt Bacharach maar nu ook Trijntje Oosterhuis en ik moet gewoon geweldig zeggen.👍💖
I regularly come back to listen to this. What a stunning voice, and for me, the best this has ever been sung.
So much discipline to not let be carried away and focus on such a tender rendering
Oh wow. what a voice.
I still think she should have had a standing ovation for this !!!!!!
The Best artist n song writer in Holland.. Ik ben trots op Trintje ook ik geloof velen ander🌬️🌷❤️
Wow...Why am I tearing???
I've never heard of this artist but thank goodness for TH-cam. Oh my...the last time I was totally impressed with a female singer was Whitney Houston. I would love to see Trijntje in concert. Absolutely perfect.
In that case you should look up The Ladies of Soul, also with Trijntje Oosterhuis and Dutch and with Glennis Grace who's voice is very close to Whitney. Enjoy!
I confess I didn't know this singer, and I had never cared much for this song--until now.. Oosterhuis has an exceptionally moving voice, one that imparts "soul" to a song without distorting it into something else. I detect 3 registers in her voice, but she goes from one to the next with seamless artistry. Her power is in her alto register, which is momentarily altered by brief borrowings from her soprano register (sometimes musical notes; elsewhere little "yelps" that really "punch home" the primary lyric below--can you hear them?.) I could listen to her all night.
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 ABSERLOUTLY BEAUTIFUL. IM ONLY SAD THAT I HAVE JUST LEARNT ABOUT HER. IVE SO MISSED OUT IN ALL THIS TIME OF HEARING ANOTHER BURT BACHARACHS EARTH ANGEL SINGER. 🥰.
Trijntje is all about the songs; no gimmicks, no frills. Just a beautiful voice telling the story. The best compliment is NOT to find it odd to listen carefully and compare Streisand, Warwick, Carpenter, etc., to someone I have never heard of up until a month back and not vice versa.
This is a remarkable series .. I'm old enough to remember when these songs were on the radio and the tranny of that format (3 to 3.5 minutes). This concert and it's publishing on the internet/TH-cam and now we have the time to embelish (with the orcastra tion) and to let Trinjnette explore the emotionally of the song. These are the blessings of technology and artistry that we now enjoy!
@@gregcoste5332
As the late Karen Carpenter once shared with us:
when I was young I listened to the radio
waiting for my favourite songs
when they played I sing along
it made me smile...
The world as it is has me convinced that the true blessing is our memories of things wondrous and wonderful.
Trintje's superb rendering of these timeless tunes always evoke in me a wistful, nostalgic smile which makes remembering them ever so sweet.
Her tones are clear as crystals. Pure and controlled, she delivered this difficult song with grace and finesse. 👌👌👌💯💯💯🌹🌹🌹🌹
Beautiful
Brings tears to a grown man. Angelic
Best live performance of this song ever.
what a beautiful voice pure and beautiful that was perfection very beautiful moments thanks a lot
My first time to hear her voice and saw this video, so beautiful. I wonder why she isn't popular when in fact her style is kind of WOW!!!
Wow this queen is amazing!!! Have never heard of her but I will spread her singing
She also sings in the Dutch group Ladies of Soul with Glennis Grace among others. Enjoy.
wow. Incredible.Thanks so much,
I think this is Stunning,,She has beautiful tones in her voice..Power & Grace..The song sounds difficult to deliver..The melody 2.00 to 2.15 is almost outside sounding..She handles it Brilliantly..I think this would be an avoid song for a lot of singers..Trijnte Oosterhuis you are one impressive Lady..
Check out here song with Marco Borsto its an outstanding performance from here👌❤
When she sang still in love with me, we all sweat
Unbelievably beautiful
This song breaks my heart.
I weep.
An absolutely beautiful rendition.
True. So beautifully performed.
With this song I remember my death daughter.
This song is so beautifully sung that I get tears in my eyes, BTW, I am a male.
Geweldig mooi, hoe Trijntje Oosterhuis dit prachtige gevoelige nummer vertolkt van de Burt Bacherach. Grote klasse.....!!!!
Dionne, Luther and now this beautiful lady voice covers this song so well. Bravo
such a BEAUTIFUL voice!!!
This and maybe Alfie, the most beautiful songs ever written. She does Burt and Hal justice here, and also Dionne. Tremendous.
Her voice is so beautiful, I love the way she sings, it really touches my heart and soul..keep on singing 🎤🎶🙏💝💝💝
Wonderful,just wonderful you sing this song!!!
A song is just a song, until it gets
this type treatment.. Beautiful
For me, this version is the best ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️
obviously you never heard it by Mavis Staples
My God what a voice
This happens to be Peter Tiehuis, who jammed with Vai and all guitargods of the world. In fact this whole orchestra is packed with worldclass musicians.
Firstly, yes, this is the best version of all (I've heard them all); she has the perfect tonal inflection and pleading wistfulness of a person who is broken-hearted and hoping for redemption of the relationship. Kristen Chenoweth is also very good. "Looking down" is very appropriate as this is an internal reflection, not a public declaration or ballad. It looks more sincere. It also allows the artist to really concentrate on technique and best quality. She really knows how to tug at the heart-strings. She even exceeds the Bacharach-Dusty Springfield duet for pure sincerity and sweetness. Most of the others seem too commercial in tone, not genuine. My hat is off to you Trijntje, and my heart is swollen with feeling. Great job! 'sniff' :)
And this is not even her mother tongue.
She is staring down becuase the spotlight would be right in her eyes if she looked forward from that spot on the stage and I suspect it is blinding.
Perfect!!!
A difficult song to sing. Trijntje was awesome on this song!
Good rendition of Dionne Warwicks A House is not a Home 1964 I have never heard of this woman, but she has a nice voice. Good Job.
😳...what a beautiful voice!
😊👍3 likes from Italy!
A beautiful soul with a fabulous tonal quality.
Absolutely beautiful, just love her very stunning voice. Awesome!!!
Ella tiene canta maravillosamente, nada más que agregar... Dios la bendiga.
Very smooth and in control!
Beautiful song and good performance and very touching
Fantastic. My favorite singer. Love her.
No one can ever replace Dionne, of course, but if you ask me, Trijntje is the current keeper of the Bacharach flame. This is one of the most beautiful songs he and David ever wrote, and this performance is one of the best ever. Exquisitely done!
Well said!
no disrespect, but this is my fave
i agree with you totally. Trijntje interpretation of the song is spot on. One of the best versions i have heard!
As a matter of fact, Dionne Warwick IS easily replaced. She has a wonderful voice, but man, she always sings a teeny bit flat, and it drives me crazy. No thanks, I'll take Trijntnje any day.
J. Mark Lane : not even close to Dusty’s soulful rendition which will never be equaled or surpassed.
Just my opinion.
Al
I lost my wife a little over a year ago. This song brings me to tears. Lois, you left me far too soon. 37 years together was not long enough. I love you always.
Boy oh boy does this woman sing this song. She's special.
Goosebumps
Perfect rendition
Luther Vandross was my favourite singing this until now, Trijnte beautiful , wonderful thank you.
Beautiful voice and nice American English accent. Great performance.🎉❤ Thanks
Beautiful performance. America
Goed gezongen.prachtig lied
She's ,...Audiophile .............Best Voice
beautiful love it the arrangement is lovely
Best version of this song for me. Beautifully sung, very stirring with such meaningful lyrics.
Perfect voice.100%
What an amazing voice - truly wonderful; Ive been listening on you tube whilst working for the last hour and didn't look at the video until a few moments ago - her English is faultless. Her voice is velvety with tones of Whitney - she has one more fan in the UK as of today; this lady is wonderful...
Never heard of her but she has an amazing voice...I love the way she makes you as if you can personally say that's how I feel inside..."I was never meant to be alone"....
Look up more of our Dutch singers: The Ladies of Soul (also with Trijntje) and Glennis Grace. Enjoy!
🗿 When talent, training, & style are all wrapped up together in a beautiful package...👏.
She is pretty fantastic! Wow! I’m blown away!
Thank you for those beautiful arengements and you beautiful voice. . Every time you are snging , it is a precious gift because in your voicesound there is a light 🙏🙏🙏✨⭐️☀️🎶🎵
Beautiful voice. Love this song.
An outstanding version of this, my favorite Bacharach/David song! Excellent orchestration and vocal!
Beautiful!
man, the voice, a blend of grace and power. Does it get any better than this?
This was an absolutely beautiful, flawless performance!
+Nick Spears i agree totally
Beautiful , just beautiful. Sung with feeling, never going over the top, just really very well done.
Verse 1]
A chair is still a chair
Even though there's no one sitting there
[Refrain 1]
But a chair is not a house
And a house is not a home
When there's no one there to hold you tight
And no one there you can kiss goodnight
[Verse 2]
A room is still a room
Even though there's nothing there but gloom
[Refrain 2]
But a room is not a house
And a house is not a home
When the two of us are far apart
And one of us has a broken heart
[Bridge]
Now and then I call your name
And suddenly your face appears
But it's just a crazy game
When it ends, it ends in tears
[Verse 3]
Darling, have a heart
Don't let one mistake keep us apart
[Refrain 3]
I'm not meant to live alone
Turn this house into a home
When I climb the stairs
And turn the key
Oh, please be there
Still in love with me
[Refrain 3]
I'm not meant to live alone
Turn this house into a home
When I climb the stairs
And turn the key
Oh, please be there
Still in love with me
Ike Baranga
OMG!
Beautiful beautiful beautiful 💐
This is emotionally stunning and simply gorgeous arrangement.
Wow i admire so much ur version of a house is not a home❤
I'm not meant to live alone....... gut wrenching lyric
Wow fantastic best version ever 😍
Tears as I listen. Amazing control. As good as it gets...
What a soulful voice
i like most her way in bringing out the meaning of every word of this song. her feelings goes with lyrics of this song. a very melodious voice.
Tears in my eyes, ooooTrijntje this is great.
pure voice of a angel
hope the generation today would learn to appreciate this genre of song...
+regene de asis i appreciate :)
oh yeah i do haha. special snowflake alert. nah just kidding I love myself.
there's something about her voice that touches my heart and soul... excellent rendition of this song!
Great Vocalist . IM LOVING THIS !!!!
Love her voice ...so crystal clear....