The lead sounds like she was physically ill. If she was, she did a fantastic job of working around it. Her upper register was lacking, but I felt the way she dropped out of the notes enhanced the theme of the song.
Most live performances have little things that we all wish we could go back and change. Most studio recordings involve auto-tuning and multiple takes to achieve a perfect sound, this group however did a fantastic job. And I actually thought the soloist conveyed an accurate emotion that helped convey the text of the composition. A stage presence that coincided with a Disney Commercial would hardly portray the idea of not having a happy ending... again, just my opinion.... Good Job!
A friend of mine showed this particular video to me in hopes that I could arrange it for her middle school summer girls-glee club in an A cappella style. This a bit of a challenge due to having to work with the ranges of developing voices, especially since I'm still in college and tend to learn just as much from my mistakes as I do with my achievements.
That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the multiple times I listened to this and even tried to articulate some of the soloist's nuances...
I have to agree with some of you. I was disgustingly ill for this performance (burning a fever of 102 if you can believe it) and barely had the energy to sing this song. So YES - as a result, I was pitchy/flat in some parts, couldn't get some of the high notes, and definitely didn't have the power to do the original any justice.
But I improv'd it for the most part (to accommodate, haha) and had the best time - even if you can't see it!
It's ok. The singer isn't as great as the comments led me to believe. She has no upper range. Sure, she's cute, and does sing in tune, but those high notes make the song, and she doesn't have them. And she looks bored. I mean, this is MIKA people!! SING IT!!
this was truly well done..... a wonderful rendition and reinterpretation of the song..... soloist... you did it perfectly.... ensemble... splendid.... thank you for this peformance
I've got the sheet music, but we had to our own choral arrangement. If you've got someone who's good at music theory/arranging it's a really easy song to do.
Nice arrangement and great sound. But the song just doesn't pack as much punch without a strong falsetto male singing the lead. Personally, I think that's what makes the original so beautiful is Mika's vulnerable sound when he hits those notes.
@HotBladesPancakes I know what you mean...I think the group was fantastic; and though the soloist sang well, she seemed a bit aloof. But, I loved the arrangement and the group had fabulous harmony. Does anyone know how they made that chsht, chsht, chsht...sound? b/b)O(
I know X Factor is usually a load of complete crap but that said if you guys went on it , not only would you gain a lot of fans but you'd give the show back quite a bit of credibility back - if not then Britains got talent (if you're british)... Girls very naturally talented as are the rest of the group and it's a very articulate sound too. Although lead singer looks very humble in her voice which is amazing but a shame! :) :(
wow i have to say i wasnt really feeling the beginning, but this is very interesting! i wish the end with the full choir wasnt so choppy, but i really like this interpretation. true artistry on behalf on the arranger--- props! where are you guys from?
O.M.G....SO GOOD!! At first I wasn't sure how I was going to like your arrangement, but I loved it! I especially loved the soloist, who has a a very unique and beautiful voice. Post More!
Yeah, seriously. Look at your legions of youtube fans. I wanna steal your voice... Ursula the sea witch styles. (This is Claire, not some random voice stealer.)
Couldn't agree with us more.;) Don't get me wrong, the lead has an incredible voice as well as the rest of the assemble, but I love the fact that he takes so much delight and joy in the whole experience.
OH my God. The soloist.
Winnetka4 2 months ago
Beautiful Voice! and I agree, at 3:00 is when it gets the best.
ChibiKawaii3 4 months ago
lead singer looks bored sometimes...
kaplumbag 5 months ago
she has such a nice voice! love the whole group!
JustMeCycy 6 months ago
Brilliant!
serekes17 6 months ago
Solo started from 3:00. It sounded like a part of back vocal before.
testpu 7 months ago
super!
infernalmaj 7 months ago
I love this video !! *__*
Yvii3 8 months ago
Fantastic arrangement, I really enjoyed the effect of the introduction. Also, the soloist added a nice unique touch to the song. Great job!
ajamesu 8 months ago
i love the boy goin' crazy with his invisible drumset :D
InsaneKookie 11 months ago
great work! love it! keep it up ! ;)
InsaneKookie 11 months ago
awesome !!
fotoschnecke 11 months ago
magnifica voce!!!
Michela90blond 1 year ago 2
3:00 !
ExtremerHonigkuchen 1 year ago 2
who is the soloist
rharkinson 1 year ago
I really love the solo!!!!!!!!!!!
Piratenkeks1 1 year ago
wow 3:00
bexxandvel 1 year ago 8
no joke, I'm listening to this version at least 1 time a day for more than 4 months now! I absolutely love this performance!
really really great, it's perfection.
leeeeannna 1 year ago
I love the lead's voice :)
angerock49 1 year ago
Guy in the middle of the back boogyin
Mikaydoo 1 year ago 5
she doesn't go all loud & really high like the others if you get me, she saves my ears alot of physicall pain & ringing :)
xPeanutbutterxJellyx 1 year ago
I love it! This version is my favourite out of all the other a cappela groups :)
xPeanutbutterxJellyx 1 year ago
amazing
cily35 1 year ago
WOW
Mikaydoo 1 year ago
The lead sounds like she was physically ill. If she was, she did a fantastic job of working around it. Her upper register was lacking, but I felt the way she dropped out of the notes enhanced the theme of the song.
akosihari 1 year ago
incredible! 5*****
Skypher187 1 year ago
Most live performances have little things that we all wish we could go back and change. Most studio recordings involve auto-tuning and multiple takes to achieve a perfect sound, this group however did a fantastic job. And I actually thought the soloist conveyed an accurate emotion that helped convey the text of the composition. A stage presence that coincided with a Disney Commercial would hardly portray the idea of not having a happy ending... again, just my opinion.... Good Job!
kevtom525 1 year ago 2
A friend of mine showed this particular video to me in hopes that I could arrange it for her middle school summer girls-glee club in an A cappella style. This a bit of a challenge due to having to work with the ranges of developing voices, especially since I'm still in college and tend to learn just as much from my mistakes as I do with my achievements.
That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the multiple times I listened to this and even tried to articulate some of the soloist's nuances...
kevtom525 1 year ago
Fantastic :)
6Marta6 1 year ago
wow *-*
ThePia95 1 year ago 3
I have to agree with some of you. I was disgustingly ill for this performance (burning a fever of 102 if you can believe it) and barely had the energy to sing this song. So YES - as a result, I was pitchy/flat in some parts, couldn't get some of the high notes, and definitely didn't have the power to do the original any justice.
But I improv'd it for the most part (to accommodate, haha) and had the best time - even if you can't see it!
<3 SOULSTICE miss you guys
jmarmad 1 year ago 2
@jmarmad aw, i like this version the best :)
xPeanutbutterxJellyx 1 year ago
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janamarijkemadlener 1 year ago
is there some way i could get this arrangement?
thetrulyricist 1 year ago
It's ok. The singer isn't as great as the comments led me to believe. She has no upper range. Sure, she's cute, and does sing in tune, but those high notes make the song, and she doesn't have them. And she looks bored. I mean, this is MIKA people!! SING IT!!
Derekecc 1 year ago
OMG...incredible...
aniqa22 1 year ago
You guys are phenomenal. We love arrangements that change the song around, and this arrangement is no exception! Excellent work.
stonybrookvocalists 1 year ago
This is really Beautiful you guys, Bravo!
paxspreader 1 year ago
woooooooooooooow you are so good keep it up
Robier013 1 year ago
wow wow wow. this is the only think I couldt say. It´s soooooooooooooooo... beautyful
onetakeanne 1 year ago
the main girl sounds like mandy moore. her voice isn't very powerful though.
omgcrayonz 1 year ago
Really great, everyone! But the solist one, has ipnotized me! She has so power voice! do you have any aviable mp3? By and congratulations, again!
nicksparco 1 year ago
this was truly well done..... a wonderful rendition and reinterpretation of the song..... soloist... you did it perfectly.... ensemble... splendid.... thank you for this peformance
treetopy 1 year ago
so nice...
shimuks 1 year ago
fantastic. incredible soloist - beautiful and very talented
pgm22 1 year ago 2
This gave me chills & the soloist had a unique voice that made this version flawless!
vivalasvegas7 1 year ago 2
LOVE it!
pnksxypmp 1 year ago
AMAZING. FLAWLESS
abbyd00d 1 year ago
Omg! We like! This is awsome! ^^
April220495 1 year ago
wow wow wow. amazing. ♥
julefreaky08 1 year ago 2
respect!!!
5stars!
Xeridio 2 years ago 4
great
i loved it:X:X:X
phatnn 2 years ago
i think it unique and i really like the solo and i think it is brilliant...well done....x
hairband1000 2 years ago 40
can someone help me?
i'm searching sheet music for this song to sing it in choral.
can someone say me where i can get them?
NickiTheRabit 2 years ago
I've got the sheet music, but we had to our own choral arrangement. If you've got someone who's good at music theory/arranging it's a really easy song to do.
bookworm266 2 years ago
who sings the solo? so amazing!
Basshinzu 2 years ago 3
this is so great!!!
SweetyPhili 2 years ago
Love it. :)
KijaraFly 2 years ago 2
lovin it******
MySunshine1986 2 years ago 2
Nice arrangement and great sound. But the song just doesn't pack as much punch without a strong falsetto male singing the lead. Personally, I think that's what makes the original so beautiful is Mika's vulnerable sound when he hits those notes.
Kudos nonetheless.
HotBladesPancakes 2 years ago 15
@HotBladesPancakes I know what you mean...I think the group was fantastic; and though the soloist sang well, she seemed a bit aloof. But, I loved the arrangement and the group had fabulous harmony. Does anyone know how they made that chsht, chsht, chsht...sound? b/b)O(
avallonmist 1 year ago
@HotBladesPancakes i do agree
reyno1fan619 9 months ago
I know X Factor is usually a load of complete crap but that said if you guys went on it , not only would you gain a lot of fans but you'd give the show back quite a bit of credibility back - if not then Britains got talent (if you're british)... Girls very naturally talented as are the rest of the group and it's a very articulate sound too. Although lead singer looks very humble in her voice which is amazing but a shame! :) :(
dickie5678 2 years ago
love the arrangement.
zgdrummer 2 years ago
KRAAAASS DIEAGO VON DIR:D
nilurockZ 2 years ago
sexy+can sing=perfect
snowbanditz 2 years ago
couldn't agree more
jerseycyclones 2 years ago 2
amazing *-*
ddubhe 2 years ago
i wanna this song in my music i try to look 4 ... but i not found !! help me please !!
1manu8 2 years ago
I love her !
1manu8 2 years ago
she is SEXY
gigi123wer 2 years ago
gfoit ma :)
dodilein13 2 years ago
LOVE IT!
elelamb 2 years ago
PERFECT Solo. perfect.
Well. Perfect except Mika of course.
poeticmosher 2 years ago
the arrangement is nice!!!
iluvganutube 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
N I C E ! ! ! =)
Evamgo94 2 years ago
Holy crap she is good theguy in the way back is hiarious lol
bambi1cjhs 2 years ago 2
she can sing to me whenever she wants.
jerseycyclones 2 years ago
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jerseycyclones 2 years ago
she sing very well
mathieu23b 2 years ago 3
I don't like the soloist unfortunately. But the arrangement is nice.
ohboymyo 2 years ago
Agreed on both counts. Great arrangement, very clean lines, but where's the power? I would use this to put myself to bed.
dcstrike 2 years ago 2
nice! great solo!
annekebb 2 years ago 2
Also ich finds klasse, auch wie sie hoch singt, ich meine, so hoch wie Mika kann man auch fast gar nicht kommen ;)
MonaBaby01 2 years ago
I love you Jana Madlener....jk jk
Im kidding like jason, but for real good job guys.
vmathews777 2 years ago
Bravi, Bravi, Bravi, Bravi!
guinnessx8 2 years ago
Sie kann nicht wirklich hoch singen...
Klobacke007 2 years ago
..and of course shes cute :-)
FriedrichFridge 2 years ago
nice voice..very soft.not too hard..there are much feelings in this voice
FriedrichFridge 2 years ago
Lush
dextrin69 2 years ago
i LOVE your voice this is such a nice arrangement
:) great job
moir3241 2 years ago 2
omg sooo mazaing...the voice of the girl and the choir
Parisa2007 2 years ago 2
meinen respekt hatt sie jedenfalls ;-)
fernbedienung2 2 years ago
nice perfomance.. love it. !!
really love the soft voice of the girl !!
LenniiG 2 years ago 2
This was just amaizing!
fieRRyyy 2 years ago
Amaing :)
xrockmysocksx 2 years ago
sehr geil :] ♥
julefreaky08 2 years ago 2
this was awesome.....she has the best voice i've ever heard..no kidding...it was great! stay talented guys! :)
arteff02 2 years ago
shes cute
bsol07 2 years ago 2
voll geil
kLeiiNsTreiibeL 2 years ago
that was just stunning i luved it
u guys r so so talented this must hav taken a lot of time to organise
i think this song is fab im not a big mika fan but this tune is top and u guys do it better than any 1 i hav heard doing it
KEEP IT UP U GUYS ROCK
From All At Colina House Phoenix & Co ltd
T770BSL 2 years ago
Really awesome job!
Dancing0Em 2 years ago
i was like nodding my head all over this songs.
congrats.
u just sang this song purrrfectly!!
slumpyoe 2 years ago
freakin amazing
joshjmusic 2 years ago
amazing choir/group, whatever this is! Works out so well!
Minduli91 2 years ago
toll *-*
echt toll
Taudane 2 years ago
Didn't like it, sorry :x
Triogo 2 years ago
this...is...amazing!! o.o what a truly beautiful arrangement!!! :D
it puts my arrangement to shame though... =[
akaKakashiFanatic 2 years ago 2
wow i have to say i wasnt really feeling the beginning, but this is very interesting! i wish the end with the full choir wasnt so choppy, but i really like this interpretation. true artistry on behalf on the arranger--- props! where are you guys from?
prplplkadtz4 2 years ago 5
i nearly cried. wow, that was amazing!
scheschii 2 years ago
lead just wonderful!
FaeRz 2 years ago 3
great!!!
Notevolmente 2 years ago 2
love the solo
xwoundedxgothx 2 years ago 3
amazing, that singer on her own is amazing!
greatwhite1985 2 years ago 3
there is a lot of emotion but not everybody has to make faces to express emotions.
you can hear it in the voice!
It's a wonderful song!
Pokerbuilder888 2 years ago
I lovelovelove the lead singer, her voice is so simple but sooo awesome..
I really enjoy listening to it...
i think I watched this video about 100 times :)
Neyaah 2 years ago
chor ok but the front leader is not sooo good :-( no feeling no emotions :-( only the the song singing there is nothing emotion :-(
fire1480 2 years ago
jeah jeah jeah...schalala...dadada...wtf
i´m missing the feeling!!!!
schaedel3000 2 years ago
awsome! nice kind of remix of the song!
ninjachick16 2 years ago
lol this girl =) my wife^^
Kiwionair 2 years ago
i love this,
skovoldZzz 2 years ago
the girl in front is beautiful :)
sunset1989 2 years ago
i love it :)
antredashparov 2 years ago
wow..a wonderful version af a beutiful song..
absolutly amazing..i nearly cried ^^
Gesa1991 2 years ago 3
the lead singer has a beautiful voice 5/5
scottisbwfcno1 2 years ago 3
"i like the guy in the background..just in his passion :D "
he is amazing ;) i love him ^^
Skypher187 2 years ago 3
da du aus deutschland bist, kann ich wohl deutsch schreiben, oder? :D
19IzzyStradlin92 2 years ago
i like the guy in the background..just in his passion :D
great great cover! actually better than the original..for me.
19IzzyStradlin92 2 years ago
Original, lovely solo voice :)
partnerzy26 2 years ago
this is truly awesome XD
Pandop111 2 years ago
omg!! this is awesome!!!!!! the lead singer has one of the most beautiful voices i've ever heard!!
crazysinginggirl 2 years ago 11
Brilliant!!
Busikas 2 years ago
Love it!
Gaguy4u32 2 years ago
O.M.G....SO GOOD!! At first I wasn't sure how I was going to like your arrangement, but I loved it! I especially loved the soloist, who has a a very unique and beautiful voice. Post More!
Yogipoop 2 years ago
caray !!! que biennn megusta mucho esta version !!!!! preciosaaaaaaaaaa ... very good version, i like it =]
kiotufitasdemaiz 2 years ago
omg you're a very good singer =)
jcrazor 2 years ago
Great =)
NozernStar 2 years ago
WOW. this is lovely. :)
so natural...the soloist has a wonderful voice!
sketchmedesire 2 years ago
big up jana!
tgrif88 2 years ago
mmmmm
i love singing with bronchitis
HankmyTank 3 years ago
Shut it Jana. You ROCKKKKKKKKK!
emyjaymac 3 years ago
Yeah, seriously. Look at your legions of youtube fans. I wanna steal your voice... Ursula the sea witch styles. (This is Claire, not some random voice stealer.)
killedwithkarate 2 years ago
the girl who starts singing at 0:39 is Amazingggg . acappela < spelling :S is just so beautiful .
x
JadJinormaus 3 years ago
so natural..
liilu85 3 years ago
the backing voices are REALLY GOOD!!!!
haha, another comment . . .
tapi kenapa juga suara solo sengau??
tiada power . . .
fiiiqah 3 years ago
the harmonization and arrangements are BEAUTIFUL!!
tapi suara tidak berapa pecah . . . =p
fiiiqah 3 years ago
where can i buy this arrangement for my chor??? is there any place where i can buy this ??? pls mail me ??? sorry for my bad english^^
Tidus1235 3 years ago
so good! that girl's solo is great!
paulababeyy 3 years ago
very beautiful...I love this song
iwuska010 3 years ago
my GOD!! this is the best a capella performance i've ever heard! you guys rock so much! i got gossebumps everytime i watch it! :) i love this!!
doubledollar 3 years ago
what a wonderful group! the soloist has such a unique and beautiful voice!
carlypage1 3 years ago
Jana, hugs and kisses ;) Linas
PrancuzasGSi 3 years ago
so Special
succiCheung 3 years ago
This is a great video, and the guy in the background is so funny.
buttons722 3 years ago
absolutely amazing!!
rianmkenya 3 years ago
wonderful!
mrspotter1991 3 years ago
Amazin performance,much better than the original. if any1 has the soloists fone number send it my way!!!lol
Melvinator85 3 years ago
Amazing! Would you be able to give me the script for this? As in soprano, alto, bass parts? x
rockyabody7 3 years ago
I just love it... can't help but play it everyday... this version amazes me every time...
instrumentalizacion 3 years ago 2
Bravo! Great performance here . . .
morphene285 3 years ago
I think this is better than the original, personally.
Godsblasphemy 3 years ago
wow... excellent! ... wonderfull... wahnsinn! wunderschön und mit welcher begeisterung es gesungen wird! großes Lob!!
biggirlkati 3 years ago
Loved it. Especially the soloist. I like how she sang the high parts softly. She is beautiful and has a really cute tone to match. Brilliantly done!
veedeeodude 3 years ago
I just love ya!
okumuki91 3 years ago
you guys are seriously awesome. great choir :) respect.
sohwendy1993 3 years ago
hi the video is beautiful
Remo P.
remo1807 3 years ago
hi ich finde dieses video voll toll und würde mich sehr über mehr solcher freun
LG Remo
remo1807 3 years ago
I love the guy in the back just jammin' to this own beat. ;)
spurmag86 3 years ago 2
Yeah, the guy in the back in strangely entertaining
LLMTLTO 3 years ago
Couldn't agree with us more.;) Don't get me wrong, the lead has an incredible voice as well as the rest of the assemble, but I love the fact that he takes so much delight and joy in the whole experience.
spurmag86 3 years ago
haha that guy is the best and the soloist is sooooooooo good
RosieRoller91 3 years ago
that girl should have a record deal
serendipity51208 3 years ago
Goose bumps, perfect!
selina4 3 years ago
You guys are an amazing choir keep up the great work! i'm using this video to as an example in a class! good luck with everything keep posting!!!!!!!
hrvatica318 3 years ago
PERFECT!
markomars 3 years ago