The Prayer

[topmovie25]

GILID KA LANG!! WALA KANG PERA, ULOL!

[placidac]

I just watched Andrea perform this with Josh Groban at the 50th annual Grammy's and I couldn't help but think how much better it could've been if these two were up there instead..

[cindystyle2]

OK. Not the best sound quality, but Katharine has the best voice of any Idol finalist and there is just something wrong with the industry if her career continues to crawl along. Compare to Adrea w/Celine. I prefer this one.

[MyLiFeStYLe1112]

2 words: goose bumps!!!

[imposterAJ]

<3.

[jubblyplank]

Anyone have a version of this with better sound quality? Its hard to appreciate their voices... =(

[sleeponstardustt]

she . is . perfect.

and andrea bocelli just makes me cry, i just wanna go and hug him and touch his face, I don't know, he's just so... Passionate, I guess. I don't know. I wanna meet him. Desperately.

[Lmax4]

PERFECT!!

Kath rules

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[AlwaysCaroline]

jeez. i started crying when she starts singing. her voice is so beautiful.

[AGirlLikeKrys]

Whenever this girl opens her mouth a smile just comes across my face, Kat is amazing and her voice is really touching (at least to me).

[tishabyte]

Andrea is good.

[BabyT11087]

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YA FIONARAE!!!even andrea bocelli & david foster sees the incredible talent she has! she should had won, but nevertheless she has for me...cuz she's too too BRILLIANT! and nice too...

[fionarae]

Judging from her current talent, she is a force to be reckoned with, and who is to say that she won't grow to a level beyond singers like Xtina, Celine, etc. Which American Idol has ever been invited to sing with Andrea Bocelli? How many can boast having David Foster champion their talent? Be fair. Even the experts see huge potential in Kat; how can amateurs like us say that we know better.

[fionarae]

I agree Kat's voice isn't perfect for this song. But Charlotte Church has specially trained to sing opera, while Xtina and Celine are veteran singers. It is just not fair to make a comparison like that. Plus, recordings of any kind is just never a fair comparison. For a newbie in the industry, Kat is that one amazing talent has been missing for a very very long time. It would be fair to say that at this point in time, Kat hasn't had the adequate experience but still has potential to grow.

[gerryrains]

It's true that Charlotte Church was the Kat, but since has turned to drink and cigarettes her voice has deteriorated very badly. Somehow I doubt she will have the willpower to cease using the two. She has proclaimed her love of cigarettes to reporters.

[ashleygoh]

andrea is pronounced "on-drey-yer" not on-dree-a

[cantopuro]

WOW that final noteeeee....endlesssss

[chuubasa]

for me i liked celine and andrea's duet... I think it's amazing!

[danedane101]

Andrea=good.

Katherine=not good for this song.

[Ebrika]

i liked charlotte church and josh groban version better

[agnesmoorhead]

Katharine has a lovely voice, but I personally prefer Charlotte Church's and Josh Groban's versions.

[stephrockszz]

why was andrea named andrea if he is a guy..

[superale0]

andrea in italy is a Male name. I'm italian, have many friends call andrea

[stephrockszz]

great!

[cantopuro]

hahaha! always there is this confusion he he. Andrea is a name for men in Italy, and for women in spanish language. And Rosario is for women in spanish but in italian is RosariA. :-D

[bbb7689]

wow katharine is the best ever. she really proves herself here and this performance is great for her b/c ALREADY performing with andrea bocelli even b4 her first album!!! wow. she has such great things to come

[angelfox02]

wow, after reading a lot of everyone's comments, i have to say i am disgusted. of course it is going to sound somewhat like celine or charlotte! it is called a melody!!! u can only do so much before u completely change the song!

[PossumPie]

She ruined this song. You can hear her go off key so many times. She has a nice voice I will admit but not for this song. Sounds awful. Thank goodness she didn't do this with Josh Groban.

[Iareto]

I don't know. I just prefer her voice to Celine's because, in my opinion she has a prettier voice than Celine (as far as sound). As far as Bocelli...he is definitely one of the best of all time.

[Iareto]

She can handle the high note. She has such ease with all sections of her voice. So what if she sang Celine Dion's version? Everyone knows Charlotte Church has the better version anyway.

[yukeyuke]

I happen to value originality in singers. That's my personal preference, of course. Regarding the ending, it's just a suspicion because so far I feel she sounds rather screechy when singing high notes.

Yeah, Charlotte has the better version I definitely agree with that...but Kat's vocal characteristics is closer to Celine's than Charlotte's. So I guess that's why she picked the Celine Dion's version.

[yukeyuke]

Eee..that's a carbon copy of the Celine Dion's version. I could even hear Celine singing her version in my ears when I hear this. The only original part is probably the ending where she changed it a little bit although I suspect it's because she couldn't handle the high note.

Overall, good attempt if not karaoke-ish.

[allapologiesxx3]

i agree with sdcj. the thing about Aguilera is she belts her high notes out. while Katharine sings them with such ease and purity.

[rickdc]

Andrea Bocelli is my favorite singer in the world but I have to say Katharine has SUPERSTAR written all over her. She is a great pop singer and very Beautiful. I woukld not doubt she he an actor as well as singer. Whoever shot this video if you have the whole caopncert maybe we can tape trade I have lots of Bocelli stuff.

[guitargirl28]

its good to hear her sing with someone who has a voice like hers. they sound incredible together!

[riverphx17]

I think she is the Best singer that has come out in a very long time. Look she is already singing with Andrea Bocelli what does that tell you? Total Greatnes1

[lorafay3]

hmm.i like what she did with the ending in comparison to charlotte & celine

[sdcj]

you guys dont know purity.

she is real beauty.

[CuteFacedAngel]

The classical mark of an angel...Kat's definite strenght...I honestly hate her...REALLY HATE HER cause she's so boring... But when vocals come into play, Kat's angelic voice is definitely a stand out among all "divas"!

[trumac18]

kat needs more experience and maybe in the future her voice will be more powerful

[nothlithawk777]

kat's voice is fine as it is in my opinion. That seeming lack of strength in her voice is deceiving and only serves to enhance her vocal purity.

[trumac18]

fist at all..i'm a kat's fan and well maybe u'r right but u huv 2 accept that she will be constantly compared with such great "divas" like christina aguilera 4 example,and unfortunately she'll lose.

[nothlithawk777]

It depends on what you're listening criteria is. But that's a silly comparison anyhow. Kat won't be singing christina-like songs. She'll have her own sound. If everyone sang like Whitney, Mariah, Celine, Christina, etc...Where's the variety? Kat isn't a diva in the making.

[trumac18]

well i didnt stablish that comparison..the problem is that katherine sang "the voice within" and "somos novios" songs that are singed by xtina....and anyhow that's a big mistake if u can't reach the higher notes coz people with start making comparing

[nothlithawk777]

And my point is that Katharine won't be making a career out of singing Christina's songs.And Kat DID hit those notes. Personally, I like Kat's version of Somos Novios better, but like I said, Kat's not aiming for the same type of music as Christina, and having sung two songs that Christina has is not going to forever compell people to draw comparisons.

[trumac18]

well i think that we are taking so many space in this message board..why dodn't we chat on msn 2 discuss it coz i think it will never end...lol

[nothlithawk777]

Haha...truce then.

[nothlithawk777]

Even with the bad audio, it's very clear that her voice is perfectly suited for Andrea's. I actually like it better than Celine's because it not only appears more "intimate," but Kat can sound very operatic and be "loud" in *tune* and then break out with a natural, beautiful falsetto. Her falsetto and her clear lower register are among the best I've heard.

[nothlithawk777]

Katharine shouldn't limit herself to slow, jazzy songs, because she has many more "voices" to work. Her voice can sound completely different from one song to the next, and she should explore that.

[nothlithawk777]

Katharine does a fine job with this song. She didn't appear to struggle with any of the notes, and her vocal tone is just so **pure** and flowy that it doesn't fight with Andrea's. The voices blend but remain distinct from one another, and that's the mark of a great duet.

[blizzard2112]

This just proves what i stated earlier.(though i think maribassig did a lot better job explaining lol)katherine IS out of her element, and should just stick with her jazzy songs. Songs like this are way too big for her.

[maribassig]

katharine is not as good as christina or celine. these artists have been in the industry for quite some time.. and for one thing, christina is raw talent... kat's a stage daughter.. it's not her life she's livin, its her moms wish.. katharine can't even hit a high note unless she screeches.. i know she's a good singer and so-broadway type, but come one she needs to know here elemnt like what randy tolde her

[1600016]

celine and andrea are the best!!! not kat . . .

[maribassig]

i agree with you reall well. kat just isnt super impressive.. she trie taking up diva songs but she's just diana krall, with a small meow... she can't beat the tigers out of celine, whitney, mariah, christina, patti and so much more.. she need to know what side of the river she's in or else she'll start on screaming and never shut.. watch her performance of who wants to live forever.. she just proved she ain't as good as a trained voice should. she just screams forever!

[1600016]

yah. . . you're absolutely correct!!!

[cruxx001]

Blizzard, I highly doubt your credibility as a sessions trainer or whatever lame thing you do besides coming on here and spreading negativity. I'd rather trust David Foster and Andrea Bocelli, a great producer and musician who have an ear for great talent, unlike yourself. This tour did not originally involve Kat and she was invited to perform along side Bocelli after the fact. That alone speaks volumes to her enormous talent.

[TheSongSiren]

Wow her voice is AMAZING. It has such wonderful voice quality. Haha ok Taylor Hicks fans don't bash me but can you imagine him singing this? LoL. Plus wow she nailed the high part. I didn't think she could. Listening to this, it's as good as Charlotte Church's version. Now that's impressive.

[kyootnshort]

And c'mon, guys. She's only a newbie. Stop bashing her and comparing her to Celine Dion and Xtina Aguilera. Those guys are veterans. They've been out there since forever.

[kyootnshort]

Ok, I'm not going to argue with the previous people, but I'd like to say, for a new person in the business, McPhee does a great job, especially in this exposure. I know if I compare her with Hicks or something someone will think differently and will contradict me. But to sing with Bocelli during this time in her career is impressive. In MY opinion (which means don't kill me because of how I think), some of the out-of-tune notes maybe because of the recording, but then, you still never know.

[ppink89]

seriously? people actually compare this to a legit recording?

[rose218]

kat should record this song with andrea

[blizzard2112]

well, don't take my word for it... here's living proof. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v­=bCj4fP8nL50&search=andrea%20b­ocelli

Now compare the performances. I rest my case.

[steigejh]

blizzard2112,

Claiming you are a session player, then comparing a bootleg from the nosebleed section of the hall with a mixed TV soundtrack leaves you with more than a slight credibility problem.

Add that to the fact that Ruben Studdard couldn't sing "Over the Rainbow" within a lightyear of McPhee if his life depended on it.

Sorry, but you missed the mark badly.

[blizzard2112]

i can compare those 2 vids, because i have good ear. And yes, she is good at singing "over the rainbow" and songs of that style, so she should stick to that. that's what i've been trying to say all this time. she's good at one style, and not so good at others, especially those which require big vocals, like this one.

[steigejh]

Blizzard2112,

There are all kinds of factors that could contribute to distortion in the sound that is on this recording.

Nobody should be judged negatively on the basis of a bootleg recording of undocumented quality. The wavers you hear (or think you hear) may not be authentic

reflections of the actual performance.

[LittleLady00]

the sound is not the best....but I think they do a fantastic job

[doughnutman196]

Um yeah mr. blizzard w/e. I don't like catherine too much but I can still admit she is amazing. You really have some nerve comign on here saying all this crap about her and being alll "Im a session musician" did anybody ask you what you were? How is that relavant. She is just as good as Celine and Christina so be serious. This isnt her type of music nore is it Celine's, or Christinas so get a life. IF your so good then go sing with him and see how well you turn out, Shamless prick

[jdmans]

Andrea Bocelli would not do a duet with a bad singer

or even one who was mediocre. Katharine has also not been working with Andrea. She has a great stage presence in front of thousands and a voice range far

better than Taylor and Chris.

[sk8er9al]

and besides..andrea..has beeen in the industry for years ..and so has celine dion & christina..she just started..and more ppl like her..at lease she has more exposure..than taylor...I LOVE KAT!!!

[sk8er9al]

OMG....i hate the ppl who insulted..kat..I mean she is not that bad la..plz..ur acting soo childish..I LUV KAT..and u got what u wanted.TAYlor won.so can u let it go already...and besides its not like you can sing better than her rite???

[ConcreteAngelx3]

Katharine Mcphee is the best. and i love Andrea

[blizzard2112]

Did I say she was bad? No. I already said she had a half decent voice. I just said that singers of her calibur are a dime a dozen and can never compare to singers like Bocelli, Dion or Aguilera.Besides, every other American Idol runner-up is a far more better singer than Katherine. She's a good singer but not a GREAT singer. Accept it.

[carlos312]

How can people say she is bad! She is incredible and has more talent than Taylor! He only won because he was some goofy entertainer! Katharine is the real talent and anyone that says otherwise is deaf!

[LdyAsh]

what kind of teachers are you... she ovioulsy has talent or she wouldnt have made it on american idol

[blizzard2112]

And I find it offensive and extremely arrogant to think she could live up to such giants as Celine Dion & Christina Aquilera. The only reason she has such fame is her face..... coupled with a half decent voice and there you have it, a star. WTF Hollywood, no seriously, WTF??

[Leppicon77]

YOU JERK!!! SHES AMZING...AND SHES BEING HERSELF...so :P

[blizzard2112]

It was obvious she couldn't keep up with Andrea especially on the last note. I, myself being a professional session musician recognize talent when I see it, and Katherine does not have it. Andrea = real singing. Katherine Mcphee = a dime a dozen found anywhere.

[blizzard2112]

I can't believe they let Katherine on the same stage as Andrea Bocelli. He totally outsang her. WHat a poser. I hope Celine Dion and Christina file a law suit against Katherine for screwing up 2 perfectly good songs.

[carlos312]

you moron! Katharine is incredible!

[taittinger212]

Katharine McPhee is the biggest talent in the history of American Idol!!

[chrisabug91]

i wouldnt say that and im a fan she good almost the best i would say

[penguick]

If you guys like this version you should listen to Anthony Caella's version. I wish they could sing together. He is a runner up of Austrailian Idol and great just like Katharine.

[ZZZJD91ZZZ]

That girl can sing... andrea what a great Tenor. And who the fuck decide to turn this page into an argument....retards.

[ppink89]

absolutely phantastic

[sr200179]

thanks for posting this ... Bad sound quality or not Kat can REALLY can sing...Chilling!

[monkeybuttonfire]

If only the sound was a little better lol, this sounds like an awesome duet! Thank you for posting.

[kellisett]

KAT ROCKS AS USUAL!!!! WE LOVE YOU KAT

[ppink89]

she's wonderful

[vxKibaxv]

She's great, it's just really bad sound quality.

[ppink89]

seriously

[GhostDoggiestyle]

Our choir is singing this at a local Italian Pagent on June 20th, I hope we are 1/10th as good as Andrea and Kat - ABOSLUTELY AWSOME!!!!!!!!

[ppink89]

amazing is what she is.

[EricSites]

that's very good..............I wish Kat all the best!

[flab1985]

i agree with ancestor, but u can have a clue.

[musicaddict38]

Breathtaking!

[cenabbery]

Gosh...seems like she sang out of tune!

[Nefetiri]

what? you're kidding right?

she was on point for every single note!

Ah never mind, i should have figured that another insecure basher found their way over here

[cenabbery]

Really...it sounded really bad to me....

incomparable to Celine Dion....

insecured basher???......THE TRUTH HURTS, DOESN'T IT??

[Nefetiri]

NOT! laughable maybe, since that statement comes from someone who is obviously bitter and biased because their idol didn't make it to the top 2, OR it could be just form someone so insecure about themselves that they can't stand someone who is more beautiful and MORE talented than they are and so they retaliate by making petty remarks designed to gain more attention, BUT alas ! sorry your ego will not be stroked here!

Try again next time!

[cenabbery]

NOW, NOW...GROW UP ...SEEMS LIKE YOU'RE A GREAT FAN OF "THE LITTLE GIRL" WHO JUST CAN'T TAKE ANY KIND OF CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM...FROM THE JUDGES...

JUST A LITTLE ADVERSE COMMENT AND YOU BLOW IT OUT OF PROPORTION!!

I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE AND NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS IDLE ARGUMENT ..SURELY YOU HAVE BETTER THINGS IN LIFE THAN THIS PETTY THING??

TSK..TSK...

[Nefetiri]

WOW! Is that Hypocrisy I hear?

seriously don't talk to me about growing up when you're ALMOST 40 FUckin years old and you're still this goddamned petty!

wow! you must have had a REALLY bitter Bitter and sad life!

you're almost a grandma! awww if this weren't so gosh darn pathetic I'd be laughing my ass off but now

it just makes me pity you!

YOu just have to pity someone who doesn't have much of a life nor maturity at 40 years of their life!

At the least pretend to act like your age!

JEEBUZ!

[cenabbery]

GEEE...LITTLE GIRL ONLY APPEALS TO LITTLE GIRLS LIKE YOU!!

BIRDS OF A FEATHER!!

ANY MORE EMAILS FROM YOU GO TO MY SPAM FOLDER....

[Nefetiri]

sorry grandma I don't have time to e-mail you

I actually Have a LIFE!

So it must be someone else who's prank e-mailing you! LOL! PRICELESS!

[Nefetiri]

But go ahead keep on postingthis is just further proof of your own idiocyGO ahead hang yourself further, it only gets more amusing, because i know I just know I hit a SORE spot otherwise you wouldn't keep on commenting back

despite your recent bullshit of not reading people's replies No one believes you! Even if you dont comment back(which i doubt you won't cuz you wont be able to resist a lil attention)I still know you will be reading my reply because that's just how pathetic you are

[jaymejean28]

go cry into your pilliow bitch

[jaymejean28]

You are pathetic.

[ardeeramilo]

kat has her own style...dont compare her to anyone...

[Ancestor2]

Another one... Are you seriously assessing the singing based on such disastrous sound quality? Everything sounds horrible here, including Bocelli himself.

[david90531]

See, this is why I think Katharine should have won. She's definitely a great singer. And I can't imagine Taylor singing something like this. Duet with Bocelli? No way. Katharine sounds amazing in this concert, and I'm very proud of her. I hope they will record a song together, and put it in Katharine's debut

[crispearzz]

WoW~ that duet was fantastic! I've fallen in love with the song. Great job Kat!

[mattosk]

You are my hero Natalie. Thank you so much once again!

[georgie1]

Thank you so much for sharing these videos!!Kat and Andrea sound beautiful together!How about CD of duets?Loved Kat from the very beginning and would buy her CDs in a heartbeat...wonderful talent !

[hicompfreak]

katharine is soooooo amazing! i love her! she sounds so pretty in this song...!!! andrea and her sang a really pretty duet!

go kat!

[Maryg06]

Katharine sounds sooo good.

[Katfannyc]

yay you got it up :) kat's vocals are amazing, love it!!

[feverfew]

Katharine is just simply A-MA-ZING!!! And with Andrea Bocelli?!?! AWESOME DUET!!!!

[sitily]

Katharine is AMAZING!