I hope that the 614 people who voted thumbs-down on this performance will some day acquire better ears and a deeper heart so that they'll come to realize the beauty of Hayley Westenra every time she sings.
@OrionCorsari7 ай бұрын
Make me 615 you insufferable snob. We all have ears and the beauty of music like everything else in life, is that it is judged by each beholder NOT just your personal ears. She has a beautiful voice which is wholly unsuited to this piece.
@freespeechforever6 ай бұрын
It's a matter of taste. Everyone agreeing - unanimously - does not mean they are right. This girl is ok but she's not my cup of tea and that has nothing to do with having better ears or a deeper heart. You like her that's fine but don't presume you can browbeat me into seeing her as you do.
@tanquayen6 ай бұрын
How true
@nancyhicks90136 ай бұрын
Amen!
@herryblackstudio6 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏🙏
@vernhart430310 жыл бұрын
Hayley Westenra was/is a child prodegy semingly born with the voice of a trained Opera Singer. She had already established herself all over the world when she participated in the concert with Cetic Women. Haley is already a major star and will do nothing but get better. I absoulutly adore this girl, in a non-icky sort of way.
@COOLARROW7710 жыл бұрын
Now... I know what Angels sound like in heaven!
@justwaitingforlife11 жыл бұрын
Hayley wasn't supposed to be acting; she was supposed to be giving a vocal performance. I think she did a really good job portraying simple sadness. With her pure voice, it's not hard to imagine a girl quietly crying. If she can put that picture in my head using only her voice, she executed a superb performance.
@Guido-vv1hb9 ай бұрын
When someone wants to hear the difference between singing and yelling (as so many nowadays), you're on the right spot.
@Sandoz-tq7qjАй бұрын
Who are yelling ? I want to hear on youtube . Please specify .
@rajamoorthy19696 жыл бұрын
One of the finest and sweetest voices ever in the recorded history... Voice descending from the Heavens and tugging the heart strings...True voice of an angel... A treasure of this planet earth.
@ernstgottliebmessmer6096 Жыл бұрын
Einverstanden.
@ColonelMarcellus Жыл бұрын
The most natural soprano voice I've ever heard.
@peternemeth17775 күн бұрын
Absolutely. I agree. She's a gift from the heavens.
@Candynite11 жыл бұрын
How can 147 people dislike the angel voice. So many ugly people in the world. Haley is beautiful inside and out.
@restaurant192 күн бұрын
they are probably deaf!
@TheAjs194411 жыл бұрын
just got back from watching Le Mis,enjoyed the movie ,but Hayley should have been in there singing this .no one can come anywhere near haley when it comes to this song
@ChristyDoGood9 жыл бұрын
This was one my grandpa's favorite youtube videos to watch before he passed. He always said she had the voice of an angel. I hope he hears plenty of angelic voices in heaven now
@anthonyc13122 ай бұрын
A Beautiful Stunning Performance 💞
@HolnSteld11 жыл бұрын
It would not surprise me if the original songwriter and lyricist like this pure rendition of their song, letting the emotion of the music and lyrics speak for themselves without embellishment or added affectation.
@victorticala739 ай бұрын
beautiful woman with a beautiful voice.. ❤️❤️❤️
@rogerclark92857 ай бұрын
Beautifully done. Her voice has a vulnerability that fits this song perfectly.
@phantomleah1310 жыл бұрын
She sings and looks like an Angel.... So mesmerising
@snivelinj761210 жыл бұрын
Man, you said it Leah !!
@brunoballesteros234510 жыл бұрын
yeah, she seems an angel =)
@richardandmargiedruery70169 жыл бұрын
LuLu Renee I think she is an angel
@phantomleah139 жыл бұрын
williamina vanbottle have you seen one before?
@gerbenhoutman93489 жыл бұрын
LuLu Renee I have. Her name was Hayley Westenra :)
@BaconPeach10 жыл бұрын
Her high notes are absolutely beautiful.
@user-hn2kj6fi5m6 жыл бұрын
BaconPeach ㅕ
@nwk3810 жыл бұрын
She is from New Zealand. No weird accent,just a blessed voice for a supremely talented young lady.
@Jayson_Tatum11 жыл бұрын
How a mere human can create such divine sound like this baffles me... The world is wondrous and so is the Internet that brings it all together.
@artsueda10 жыл бұрын
She was born to sing this song and is very beautiful.
@paulmichaelcamilleri66187 жыл бұрын
This song is a beauty - the singer is a beauty - the rendition is a beauty too - Just Superb!!!
@anSealgair8 жыл бұрын
Among the finest voices in history.
@akhilgupta16716 жыл бұрын
MartyvH truly finest
@enriquemolinaurbano96285 жыл бұрын
Qué fácil enamorarse de esa voz fantastica
@hakonfinsland6866 Жыл бұрын
@@akhilgupta1671 Lucy Thomas....Starlight, Suddenly, Somewhere at age 15!
@yallah839 жыл бұрын
Hayley Westerna- Perfect beauty and perfect voice!
@juneralphs74317 жыл бұрын
Not just THE BEST, THE ABSOLUTE VERY BEST EVER, BAR NONE. A real superstar plus
@ajplathwisconsin6 жыл бұрын
Halley Westenra is the pride of her country and one of the most beautiful voices in the entire world.
@superkiwistar11 жыл бұрын
This does not require "tears" and "acting" as it is a song - not a stage show. The audience hears this song, and then a completely different one. English tenor, Russell Watson, said after this song - "I've heard a lot of voices in my time and this is one of the most beautiful and finest voices and truly earns the title of 'Voice of an Angel'".
@hakonfinsland686611 ай бұрын
As also Lucy Thomas deserves....
@superkiwistar9 жыл бұрын
pitch perfect Hayley Westenra is only 14 years old in this 2002 open air performance before a live audience of one hundred thousand and international tv audience of millions around the world. it remains the best version of this song by far, imho.
@michaelweston36725 жыл бұрын
Bullshit?! Really?!
@xgalarion86595 жыл бұрын
she doesn't look 14 here
@cow_tools_3 жыл бұрын
Wow really?
@stevenherrold59553 жыл бұрын
legally she is a child but sings like she has had professional voice training for years she does not look 14 maybe 18
@marcushynes99993 жыл бұрын
She was born in 1987?
@davidcambra15546 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful composition sung by a beautiful young Lady with a beautiful voice!
@TheRoyalBavarian7 ай бұрын
Flawless
@JOSEFRAJOLA11 жыл бұрын
Hayley is the best, not saying that she is also a beauty! Definitely the best version of this moving song.
@johnperry31057 ай бұрын
Such a pure voice, from a wonderful song
@simonf17862 ай бұрын
She has an undoubtedly a beautiful voice, full of angst and deep sadness. So fitting for this song. BRAVO!
@Baud010 жыл бұрын
Hayley you have a voice by which even the nightingale will go quiet
@MoMoMyPup1011 жыл бұрын
She could be cursing at me while throwing dog poop and I would still say "beautiful". I love Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, and Sarah Brightman, but Hayley has now gotten my vote as the best of the best. She is pure joy.
@gerardmcloughlin5055 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful voice of an angel
@kenbooker57396 жыл бұрын
Hayley is a lovely singer she has been singing for many years she has sung at the Royal Albert hall the queen was there .
@wsm00019 күн бұрын
Angels weep at the sound of such perfection!
@stevecline76943 жыл бұрын
Maybe the best version I have ever heard. I was so sad to see her leave Celtic Woman. Beautiful song, beautiful singer
@DaphneLovesSinging12 жыл бұрын
What make Hayley's voice beautiful is the pure innocence in her voice. There are very less people in the world who can keep a pure voice........ and by far.... Hayley had done it well.
@emilysutherland79711 жыл бұрын
A surprisingly good performance. Let's not argue about who is or is not better. Each artist has something to bring to their song.
@dankatz9732 ай бұрын
Such a Beautiful voice. I am speechless. Now I know what angels sound like in heaven 🎉❤🎉❤ WOW..
@applepie23811 жыл бұрын
14 year old here? no wonder she turned into a world SUPERSTAR, x.
@georgebaldwin54565 жыл бұрын
One of the best, if not THE best rendition of this awesome song... The symphony and chorale behind her are incredible! Can you believe her beautiful grey eyes?
@phandl0312477 жыл бұрын
Her voice is so heavenly.
@serenitymoon24388 жыл бұрын
I love her version the most. :)
@Dreamweavrbelievr11 жыл бұрын
yes, hers is a beautiful voice and Anne Hathaway's performance is gripping and real - (and her voice beautiful and moving!)
@winifredhentzel54706 жыл бұрын
This gave me goosebumps
@spideydew2010 жыл бұрын
I'm completely in love with Miss Westenra's combination of beautiful looks and stunning voice. Just gorgeous. What a talent.
@gachi12972 жыл бұрын
Isang mutya ang boses nya… 🤩
@timheavrin2253 Жыл бұрын
Best version of this song I think.
@sydneypreston71908 жыл бұрын
Is this what an angel sounds like? I think I've died and gone to heaven. Absolutely beautiful Hayley!
@johnhunter34769 жыл бұрын
As smooth as silk, not sure about if she sings with the correct level of emotion or not - I'll leave that to more learned people. For me this is just awesome and love the tone and phrasing she uses. I could listen to her all day x
@OrionCorsari7 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree - vocals are fantastic but there is a glaring lack of emotion based on the characters horrific background.
@kyleday50266 ай бұрын
this is a terrible take thats like saying having a great singer like elvis but saying he does not sing with emotion does not make sense this is an example of angelic singing and way she sings is unique and with emotion all singers should strive to achieve instead of doing ad libs not singing smooth etc@@OrionCorsari g
@bawhitham7 ай бұрын
OMG. What a voice !
@Nonie4610 жыл бұрын
The longing of a human spirit to be free has no age limit! Freedom is what this song is all about. It does not require an adult or a teenager to sing it.
@JTTechie5 жыл бұрын
this is absolutely the best performance of this song, in my opinion.
@rayrumming790110 жыл бұрын
Never hered of her untill this evening, thank you You Tube,Thats what the internet is all about.
@alanboyd29537 ай бұрын
Hayley is pure class❤
@pappysprite9 жыл бұрын
In my opinion this is the best rendition by far
@franknorton99423 жыл бұрын
No one else is even close to her. She is Perfection Personified!!!!!!!!!!!
@Buck315157 жыл бұрын
Anyone criticizing this performance needs to give their head a shake. Anne Hathaway is an excellent singer and an amazing actress, but with all do respect, Hayley is in a totally different league. A different league than most everyone. One of the great voices of this generation. Amazing performance.
@oohjamaflip5 жыл бұрын
Mike Bulkley *due
@rgwilkes Жыл бұрын
New Zealand, you should be very proud of her!
@ManuelMedina-qd7ne6 жыл бұрын
WOW..nothing else to say.. My yaw dropped as I ran into this video.
@marinadanielles.94797 жыл бұрын
She is a very mature performer; how amazing is her progress over the years.
@TheLadyRochelle7 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!!
@tometiger477 ай бұрын
I love this song and this performance is as good as I have heard
@liolive869310 жыл бұрын
Hayley, you are a beautiful woman. YOU are the found TREASURE, sweet Hayley. You will be the most complete singer of the FUTURE. Do not change your route. Your voice is a pure river of dreams. You are a desired PRINCESS.
@chrisweston97647 жыл бұрын
Whether you think she should be sobbing or whatever during the song is debatable but there's no questioning that this was a beautiful performance of a wonderful song.
@rc63045 жыл бұрын
I saw the original stage performance and the it wasn't done like Hathaway did it which imo ruined the song.
@meredithjones7 жыл бұрын
what beautiful voice
@EternalKeyofDaneu11 жыл бұрын
I love the Gentleness and the Slow flowing Passion within her voice, unlike the real Fantine who is Miserable
@kerrywoodlock66467 ай бұрын
Very well done - a beautiful voice.
@laurenrose69404 жыл бұрын
I saw her live when I was about 8, I absolutely love her music, and she literally sounded like an angel. She has a stunning voice
@101brydon Жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds like an angel ❤
@yallah839 жыл бұрын
She's beautiful and a beautiful voice!
@marksmith671211 жыл бұрын
when she sings my heart melts... what would I do w/o beautiful music???!!!
@acdoel17113 жыл бұрын
Hermosisima voz Maravillosa cancion Una de las mas lindas que he escuchado
@wailun1123xd10 жыл бұрын
That is beyond everything...
@hideandseek725 ай бұрын
If an angel could have a voice it would be hers ❤
@joesmith-jb4ls7 жыл бұрын
Oh, Haley. You perform so effortlessly.
@jaelpenn829610 жыл бұрын
Tears, I am a new fan.
@judithbecker87377 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@marksmith671211 жыл бұрын
I saw her on PBS w/Celtic Woman...she simply is amazing...so beautiful...so young...so talented....
@qixingduan28475 жыл бұрын
she sings like an angel. THE Best version ever heard
@jasonjayawardena851210 жыл бұрын
I've never heard anything more beautiful until now. she has the voice of an angel I could listen to this forever
@gbnz5310 жыл бұрын
Great performance. If I recall, Haley was about 14 years old here.
@applepie2389 жыл бұрын
dont worry about the flak hayley, you sang this beautifully. xxx.
@kerenchadwick65356 жыл бұрын
at last i get to see what Hayley Westenra actually looks like instead of JUST hearing her beautiful voice of a game i've got.....😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@licoli8 жыл бұрын
Oh, MY GOD!!! GIVE ME THE DREAM OF HAYLEY. The most important PRINCESS of all SINGERS.ADORABLE VOICE. CELESTIAL, ETHEREAL VOICE. OH, BELOVED HAYLEY, WHAT A DREAM YOU ARE!
@paulj.mcardle3960 Жыл бұрын
This was an absolutely great performance. I am no expert on the humanities, but I cannot imagine a higher degree of vocal and orchestral artistry. It doesn't get old.
@stevecline76943 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song, beautiful girl.
@superkiwistar12 жыл бұрын
Hayley Westenra is the BEST of the BEST. Can you draw a bigger paying audience? NO
@davidsowter94447 жыл бұрын
totally amazing.
@kraigqin8 жыл бұрын
omg, i am falling to her voice....
@maxwellworldwidehistorical38016 жыл бұрын
The Great Voice of the Generation....
@kk-music_spectrum6 жыл бұрын
She is an angel for sure!
@giramondo74849 жыл бұрын
meravigliosa,thumbs up I love her voice
@superkiwistar11 жыл бұрын
This concert was performed before one hundred thousand people on Feb 6, 2002 in the Auckland domain. Hayley Westenra, dob April 10, 1987 - aged 14 years at the time. This was broadcast in US, UK, AU, and NZ, at least. At 12 yo, she released her first album, Walking in the Air. In 2004, with Pure, she becomes the worlds fastest selling classical artist in history.
@leedscab12310 жыл бұрын
Sings like an Angel and she looks bloody amazing.
@JohnR-NZ7 ай бұрын
As a New Zealander I remember her when she was " discovered " here as a very talented young teenager and from the timing of this recording I suspect that she was still a teenager and she has recorded a number of albums that were received with enthusiasm by many of us here in NZ. I simply can't imagine what 614 people could find wrong with that recording with such a beautiful backing.
@yuetheicandicelau4478 жыл бұрын
I dreamed a dream in time gone by When hope was high And life worth living I dreamed that love would never die I dreamed that God would be forgiving Then I was young and unafraid And dreams were made and used and wasted There was no ransom to be paid No song unsung, no wine untasted But the tigers come at night With their voices soft as thunder As they tear your hope apart As they turn your dream to shame He slept a summer by my side He filled my days with endless wonder He took my childhood in his stride But he was gone when autumn came And still I dream he'll come to me That we will live the years together But there are dreams that cannot be And there are storms we cannot weather I had a dream my life would be So different from this hell I'm living So different now from what it seemed Now life has killed the dream I dreamed.
@clmah52546 жыл бұрын
John legend
@barbarahealey45345 жыл бұрын
Voices u cant compare
@eulaliavarandas16804 жыл бұрын
🙏👏👏👏👏
@blimunda219 жыл бұрын
*Good morning, my friends ... !!!* *“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”* ― John Lennon
@michaeldocker26909 жыл бұрын
Anabela Rijo Morning Ballerina.i just love this all time great :))!!!!
@blimunda219 жыл бұрын
Michael Docker Good morning, my dear friend :))
@RavindraKumar-mt1vp9 жыл бұрын
Anabela Rijo good morning my sweet friend..have a nice day ahead filled wd joy and happiness...always blessed 🌿🌺
@blimunda219 жыл бұрын
Ravindra Kumar Thank you, my dear friend. Wish you the same :))
@TheKissTheTouch9 жыл бұрын
Anabela Rijo Thank you very much. It's so true!
@snivelinj76129 жыл бұрын
A legitimate angel singing an angelic song. Just awesome !
@ericrobertson80015 жыл бұрын
Eat your heart out, Ms. Boyle, even today Heyley's the one who puts my heart in chains and her voice is a spell that makes me spellbound.