As you know, Emma, already in her young life, has suffered severe adversity. This is what gives her the gravitas, and emotional depth to perform songs like this at a relatively young age. Emma's ability to sing is essentially unaffected by her illness. The problem is with her stomach, not her lungs, diaphragm or abdomen. This performance was part of an annual event in the Netherlands called Liberation day. The venue was the American cemetery in Margraten where 8000+ American soldiers who died liberating the Netherlands from Nazi Germany in World War II are buried. Emma's performance here was in Sept 2023, just 2 months after her epic performance of 'Voila' in Maastricht. She considered her invitation to perform at this event a great honor. Your reaction and analysis was fair and balanced. I'm happy that you recognize the amazing talent and potential of this extraordinary young artist. All the best.

A beautiful reaction. It added to my own thoughts and feelings and I will enjoy watching it again. I can’t add much to what others have positively commented here, they reflect my own thoughts. I will say I always feel a bit like the sound technician just behind Emma in this video and I’m still trying to understand why I can feel so happy and elated by Emma’s performances at the same time as feeling emotionally crushed. It’s like being on some kind of crazy drug - I’m addicted! Just to confirm Emma’s birthday is March 12th, this performance was September 2023, so Emma was 15 yrs 6mths old in this video. Thanks again for a very nice reaction. I loved it.

You’re not human if you’ve net shed a tear to that beautiful performance. An absolute angel ❤

Tears. Every...damn...time!

That has to be the best review/reaction to a song from Emma that I've seen/heard, and at this stage, I have seen a lot, since first hearing Emma in our local cinema last August, I have been looking for her work on a very regular basis, you have picked up on so many subtle little things that are not even registering with most reactors, and your reaction is absolutely genuine, I wasn't worried when you spent a bit of time talking before going into the piece, because I knew what was coming, and how incredibly powerful that performance was, both in terms of the actual singing/acting and in terms of the effect on the people hearing it. This song was one of four videos on KZfaq from that event, and it's the strongest, the set up of the audio wasn't intended for recording for professional purposes, so it's not as good as things like Andre's tracks, but it is adequate, and from what I could see of it, the sound engineer behind her was a bit distracted himself, the emotions of that song well and truly got to him, so fine tuning at that point wasn't going to happen. I will link all four of the songs, the final song which is a duet is also very deeply touching, especially at the end, it is so much more than a performance, as you picked up, Emma is absolutely invested in the whole performance, she's several levels above being a singer/performer/actress, I don't have a word for it, but she's more than there, and technically, I will put some other links up in a minute that will probably blow you away with how they work. So, this event, liberation concert Introduction to the concert kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5t4dcd5vZzGlas.html Father (This video) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5tlZ6qk1rOsmmw.html Hero kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n7-GeKyJ3LTRhGw.html You Raise me up, duet with Nico Wouterse kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mMd4Y62C2LLTY5c.html Of the four, Father is the strongest, but they are all very much worth the time to watch. Now, to some completely different songs, they're not performances in that sense of the word, because they were recorded at home in her home studio, a while before the whirlwind with Andre started for her, both of them are songs that mean a lot to her, because of the trauma of her illness, she doesn't make much of it, but she spends 22 hours a day attached to the equivalent of a boat anchor, two pumps that keep her alive, so the 2 hours she can be free, they are precious and special for her, and singing is her therapy and as you've seen more clearly than other reactors, she's so good at what she's doing. The first song is a Miley Cyrus cover of a song 'The Climb', Emma recorded that for Tube feeding week, a subject very close to her heart, and it's a real belter of a song, recorded when she was 14. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrWYrc91qtuncps.html The next is a Disney cover, from the film 'The little mermaid', Halle Bailey cover of a song 'Part of your world', kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9qoppCSs9-2eo0.html Ariel is expressing a deep desire to move from the water to being able to move freely on land, a desire for massive change, which resonated with Emma because she too has a deep heartfelt desire to be free, to be able to live a normal life, it's way more for her than tube feeding, she can't eat normally, a tiny piece of rice cracker with sliver of a food for taste and texture is the limit of what she can cope with, and there are a whole host of issues around things like the interface through her abdomen wall, her 'mickey button' as she calls it, effectively a man made connection through a stoma, so massive issues about keeping it clean, and the like, I didn't realise just how much is involved in coming off the pumps and tubes for the 2 hours she can be free, and it has caused her deep mental issues, unsurprising when you realise it started at 9 MONTHS, and her parents deserve a huge shout of recognition for the way they've helped her follow what must have seemed an impossible dream. Emma is touring with Andre Rieu for 2024, a series of 75 concerts around the world, it's very clear how close they are, and the depth of friendship that already exists with the entire extended family, and the mutual respect that is there, Andre is already giving Emma new challenges, and has clearly seen just how much she's capable of, recent audience captures from the first part of the tour in Europe came up with a sublime song, and I don't think Andre has performed it before, there is no 'official' video yet, so there are two audience captures, I'm hoping to be able to make a better mix, the first is a short, Emma comes out and gives a cheeky smile and raises a finger for quiet, and gets it, then launches a capella into the first verse, then Andre brings the orchestra in, followed by the chorus, then the sopranos, and the tenors, and if that wasn't enough, Emma then sings a verse in counter harmony, and in 15 years of watching Andre, I don't think I've seen him give a guest artiste such freedom and exposure, the nice part being that Emma is clearly totally comfortable with it, and it's a beautiful performance, and a taste of the sort of level that Andre will encourage her to soar to over the next year. Ein Bisschen Frieden, a song in German, which she's fluent in, she starts it with a finger for quiet, and then a capella for the first verse. kzfaq.infoi-eX4AGKbIM kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6ldhNeKx622n3k.html You will love the version of 'White Christmas' she did with Andre in December, more a capella, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMB1rMt4l8iplYE.html and she also did a version of 'All I want for Christmas is you', kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rqlygrmonLapook.html That's enough on the songs, I'm hoping that the way they've clicked, Emma will stay close to Andre for some time to come, he will make sure she's not over stretched, while there's no visible evidence of this, her stamina is not great, two flights of stairs with the pumps on is her limit, and for long walking distances, she will at times use an assistance chair, so Andre has to be cautious, but that's happening, and while she is with him, and under the cover of his wings, she's also protected from the vultures of the music industry, which is good, given her exceptional talent. I did put some comprehensive notes in the comments about Voila, I don't know if you saw them or not, there were a number of things there to widen your knowledge about Emma, especially relating to her first single released over a year ago, which is another deeply emotional song. A closing heartfelt plea to everyone reading these comments. Emma's foundation can be found at gastrostars.nl If at all possible, please join me in making a (regular) donation to her foundation, to enable them to help patients like Emma, and research this awful disease, and hopefully find a cure. One of their main people is a surgeon who has a lot of experience in dealing with gastroparesis, and she is not only a surgeon, but also suffers from the same disease herself, to the extent that as a result of her condition worsening, she's had to leave her role in the hospital, and she is now dedicated to the foundation, and working to help find possible new treatments, or even better the cure that will free people like Emma to live a more normal life, rather than be tied to the feeding pumps for so many hours every day. It would be wonderful news to hear that they have been able to change the outlook for Emma and others, it would be tragic if Emma were unable to continue to sing like she does, while she looks stunning on stage, her stamina is not good, so it is a very delicate balance to maintain her health, it would be so good to hear that the situation has been changed by the work the foundation are doing, Emma would then be free to spend more time doing what she loves so dearly.

Great reaction, thank you, Emma deserves it. You always react great❤❤❤

Hi, Usely I watch vocal coaches reacting. On a number of occasions I have wathed your reactions and it made me appreciate the performance even more and deeper. I sawn your reaction on Voila, on Hallelua (which was superb) and now this one. On the same concert you reacted to this time she also perfomed Maryah Careys Hero. With your reaction in mind I watched it again and aprreciated it even more. I also found a reaction to Voila fom a stage presence coach. That was different too, but does not have the same depth as yours. Thank you so much.

Enjoy your reactions sir. You are very good at doing them. I would suggest The Climb cover Emma did. She did a great job on a system of hers that may not be professional but it doesn’t matter, she carrie# the sound extremely well. Thank you for your time.

She's such a wonderful person with such a beautiful talent. Love seeing others that feel the same way. I'm following her career which will only get better I'm sure

I was wondering if you noticed the sound guy who is monitoring her microphone? If you follow him through the song you will see him break down and wipes his eyes as she starts her bellowing portion as he knows no one would be watching him. She touched his heart and soul. He could hear he4 without the orchestra.❤️

Seriously great review. It's clear that Emma has both voice and performance coaches that rise to your level of perception and ability but the platform with which they're working is remarkable. We're going to enjoy watching Emma grow. P.S. Did you know that Emma was invited to join Andre's tour after her Voila performance. Such a talent!

Brother, this is your channel. You can't please everyone! Screw the "haters". I am a helicopter pilot veteran. Been shot at many times. I stopped caring what others think a long time ago. I do what's right for me. I wish you well.

This was either right before or right after the Maastricht-Shows with André Rieu. So she's 15 here too. The setting/site is a military graveyard with american WW2 victims, and there's an annual remembrance/memorial event during which Emma got to perform this. The orchestra behind her is the Dutch Military Orchestra.

Honestly I think this performance is one of the cases where she said she uses her anger and frustration from her bullying and the medical issues to "drive" her performances. Like, I don't think she's adressing someone in her family or so, but that that "angry power" comes from those experiences instead.

You can clearly see it when she sings Voila. Emma sings with her hands and is a strong means of communicating. You don't know the language but you understand her.

...always enjoy your takes on vocalists, Emma killed it. Here are two more to check out: Here's Emma on a TV show doing a short interview talking about her disease and why she started her foundation, then she performs her original song STRIJDER (Warrior) which is about her battle with her disease and her determination to find peace. For English subtitles choose SETTINGS - SUBTITLES - AUTO TRANSLATE - ENGLISH kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rt9zob2I2c2yoKM.html (studio) *COME BACK HOME* (Sofia Carson) about the fears of someone whose loved one went off to war: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMV2jZRlqazUoHU.html

Consider a reaction to Emma Kok singing live in Houten town square at the Zapp Music festival June 2022 when she was just turned 13. She sang her first single ‘Laat mij een vlinder zijn’ (Let me be a butterfly) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oKejndOf1a29YoE.htmlsi=ON6j5MmDUthKoLJ5 The song she co-wrote with Tjeerd Oosterhuis is about breaking free from the constraints of her pumps and the mental challenges she faces. The butterfly emerging from its cocoon to spread its wings being the metaphor and something Emma has related to since she was a young child - watching Emma live you will occasionally see her In Ear Monitors have a butterfly logo on them. In this video, the way the even younger Emma interacts with the crowd is just magical. It also shows that her stage presence and confidence was there even then. Pierre Rieu when talking about the way she has captured the hearts of him and his orchestra has referred to her as being a “Podium Baes” strictly translated is ‘Stage Boss’ or probably meaning she commands the stage.

Every performance ive seen her do has had the same connection to her soul. I believe she would refuse to perform any song she cannot form a deep connection with. Any performer would be proud to say this was the pinnacle of their career... Emma is 15... and she keeps doing it with every song she performs.

You are totally right She does know the language Dutch French and English She knows the language and the the tone And it’s absolutely hard 3 languages good luck USA 🇺🇸

Don't apologize for pausing or criticizing, it's what people watch "react"-content for. If we wanted uninterrupted feedback-free views we'd not watch "react" but just the video itself.

i had to hit the thumbs down TWICE :) ok loved it and the nuances you pointed out. thank you. in love with her = she gives every song so much emotion. 🥲

I wish they would of turned her mic up a little. She did a beautiful performance. She has the man in the back corner in tears.

Hi Brandon. Enjoyed your reaction very much. If you want to see some expressions from Emma, have a look at the performance of the song Come Back Home. You're gonna love it. Thanks a lot for this video-reaction. Peter.

Review her video of the song Strijder!

Sadly I could hardly hear the song; the sound seemed to be turned down.

Sara James has released her new song 🔥"BLUE"🔥 Feel invited to listen to it !!!!!!!!!. ---------------- If you would like to listen to another talented young person I recommend seeing Sara James (a 13-year-old girl) who was in AGT America's Got Talent and got a GOLDEN BUZZER from Simon Cowell: 🌀Golden Buzzer: Sara James Wins Over Simon Cowell With "Lovely" by Billie Eilish | AGT 2022 🌀Sara James Sings "Rocket Man" by Elton John | STUNNING Performance | AGT 2022 🌀Sara James Sings "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush | AGT Finals 2022

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Bye the way - Emma is Dutch, she speaks English and German but does not speak French despite Voila for which she is world renowned!

Have you heard her cover of "Warrior"? She used this one twice in her Voice Kids competition on her way to winning in 2021: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJaXi8ycs7jOkqM.html

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