Beautiful voices.. but can the orchestra have more phrasing... some pauses... let the vocals breath and sing as if they are telling their pain?.. the entire orchestra plays too mechanically... sounded like a rush hour... completely spoiled the mood
Ms. Masuda is A-MAZING. wow. She is reminiscent of Lea but all her own!!! I have loved this show for year...and it's so great to show other interpretations!
The odds of any given performer becoming famous are slim and none, but Shawna's talent is such that I am sure she will never lack for an audience ... and if she's as passionate about her craft as most aspiring singers and actors I've known, paychecks and prestige will matter far less than the simple joy of sharing her gift with an appreciative audience.
Shawna, this performance was 10x better then the one ACT made!
And for the lamer who has to post crap on someones performance, why don't you post one of yourself? Too scared of the comments you'll get? Lack of talent?
Have you ever seen and heard her in person? I assume not, you're talking like you really know singing, and the audio on that record is horrendous.
But if cutting her down makes you feel better, then feel free to boost your own low self esteem. She'll make it big, go Shawna!
i am blunt and that's that. now, in regards to copyright infringement, WHAT copyright infringement? on youtube? oh please you honestly think a reporter didn't ask her if she's the one that posted this? you gotta be kidding me man, c'mon be serious. i won't respond to this b.s anymore gang, i promise. peace out
oh yawn. i said i wouldn't respond anymore but, whatever. cool, you want to be constructive by all means be constructive. i'm not here to make friends. you put your stuff on this, expect comments both good and bad. she's probably a cool chick which is why she has enough friends who will support her regardless of her lack of talent
Tristan- I think that youtube can be a great place to get feedback. I also think the critisism must be constructive, otherwise what's the point? Saying her voice is on helium or she's to short does nothing to help her as a performer- it will only discourage in a community that should be supportive in any way possible. If that's the game you want to play them by all means. I know that I do my best to be an active part of the community, that includes being fair and balanced. Luke.
well that's good to hear he won't be coming back, however I have a feeling we haven't heard the last of him. Odd that he blasts Kimokoa when I did more blasting towards him that you.
so kimokao, no need to post anymore immature comments, because i won't be coming back to look at them, peace to you bro/sis (not sure). if you are as good a friend as you seem, you might want to focus on helping your friend become a cleaner performer(she just aint there yet) and give her the reality check. her looks and height WILL hurt her in a professional career. unless, she can dance and if she's still young enough when saigon comes around again. i'm just being real.
she has the right look for "kim", hopefully she can also dance because she would have to come through the ranks of the ensemble and if voice is all she has well, there you are.
wouldn't let me include links, one is some paper called star bulletin and other was the wisconsin paper, you'll find it if you google her
yes, actually two links where there's a claim that the video was posted "anonymously." in both articles which i included the reporter interviewed her. so..one would think she might have used both interview opportunities to clear up the innaccuracy and just admit that she posted it herself. she didn't. sounds real "humble" to me.
" I thought I was dreaming, I was like are you sure you got the right person so it was really nice," Masuda said.
Odd now you are right they do claim the posting is anonymous however we are all able to see that the posted video is listed under Shawnabelle, so well guess its not that anonymous. Perhaps the question she was asking is "are you sure you have the right person to play the role" shawna is after all a very humble performer
hey, i don't this person and god bless if she's cool and all, its an opinion. isn't that what this site is all about? feedback? having said that i have a great friend at wisconsin. they forwarded me the wisconsin article about her and i'm sorry but she DOES say that the video was anonymously posted and that she didn't even KNOW that the video was posted. c'mon, gimme a break. what's to hide? if she posted it and got a gig outta it be proud. it is lame.
I believe the media (local news and newspapers) wanted to protect their own butts when it comes to copyright infringment so they said it was posted by some unknown person.
Everytime I watch her on stage, listen to her sing she brings me to tears. I only wish I could have seen her in Miss Saigon live at least once. OH hell Shawna babe when you make it to Broadway you better do Miss Saigon at least once so I can go see it.
That being said you can dislike the way she sings not everyone has to like her, but trust me when I say if you ever met her you would love her. This girl is one of the sweetest most talented performers I've had the pleasure of working with over the years.
Funny don't recall it ever being said that her video was posted anonymously. As I recall someone from the mainland came across her video on her youtube posting where it was listed as posted by Shawnabelle so unless you know how to spell anonymously some way that I've missed...
yes, because when someone has an OPINION that doesn't match all the butt kissers, it can't be anything but jealousy. first of all, i am a guy, so i doubt she and i would be up for the same part and secondly, please, shut up and welcome to america where we have a thing called free speech.
Sounds like someone didn't get cast in a show and got jealous. I don't know Shawna, never met her, never seen her before in my life, but she really sounds as if she's nailed the role of Kim.
so i hear this chick is from hawaii and got this gig from someone anonymously posting a video of her doing this part. but, i look at the video and its posted by someone named shawna. isn't that her name? so she posts something and lies about it being anonymous? lamers
Beautiful voices.. but can the orchestra have more phrasing... some pauses... let the vocals breath and sing as if they are telling their pain?.. the entire orchestra plays too mechanically... sounded like a rush hour... completely spoiled the mood
AKJY 2 months ago
the low notes give me hard time.. but all in all, beautiful song!!!!
ProphetCassandra 3 months ago
wauw (:
helenadema13 6 months ago
they both sound so beautiful! Thanks so much for posting this video!
FluffyCupCake789 2 years ago
Ms. Masuda is A-MAZING. wow. She is reminiscent of Lea but all her own!!! I have loved this show for year...and it's so great to show other interpretations!
MrMoore77 3 years ago
i love this song....
smileyfan16 4 years ago
The odds of any given performer becoming famous are slim and none, but Shawna's talent is such that I am sure she will never lack for an audience ... and if she's as passionate about her craft as most aspiring singers and actors I've known, paychecks and prestige will matter far less than the simple joy of sharing her gift with an appreciative audience.
Redforkhippie 4 years ago
gorgeous voice
hydrophone 4 years ago
i love this song
theystoleallmynames 4 years ago
this is a hard enough song to sing!
queenavril89 4 years ago
Wow! This is great!
AtreyaAnoriel 4 years ago
great job!
marv117 4 years ago
this song is great
i love the song and her voice
bravo ....no
bravaaaaaa
pokdaeng 4 years ago
Shawna, this performance was 10x better then the one ACT made!
And for the lamer who has to post crap on someones performance, why don't you post one of yourself? Too scared of the comments you'll get? Lack of talent?
Have you ever seen and heard her in person? I assume not, you're talking like you really know singing, and the audio on that record is horrendous.
But if cutting her down makes you feel better, then feel free to boost your own low self esteem. She'll make it big, go Shawna!
corytomo 4 years ago
Does your mother know what a horrible person you've become?
Lukeboy25 4 years ago
i am blunt and that's that. now, in regards to copyright infringement, WHAT copyright infringement? on youtube? oh please you honestly think a reporter didn't ask her if she's the one that posted this? you gotta be kidding me man, c'mon be serious. i won't respond to this b.s anymore gang, i promise. peace out
TristanPurp 4 years ago
oh yawn. i said i wouldn't respond anymore but, whatever. cool, you want to be constructive by all means be constructive. i'm not here to make friends. you put your stuff on this, expect comments both good and bad. she's probably a cool chick which is why she has enough friends who will support her regardless of her lack of talent
TristanPurp 4 years ago
Tristan- I think that youtube can be a great place to get feedback. I also think the critisism must be constructive, otherwise what's the point? Saying her voice is on helium or she's to short does nothing to help her as a performer- it will only discourage in a community that should be supportive in any way possible. If that's the game you want to play them by all means. I know that I do my best to be an active part of the community, that includes being fair and balanced. Luke.
Lukeboy25 4 years ago
well that's good to hear he won't be coming back, however I have a feeling we haven't heard the last of him. Odd that he blasts Kimokoa when I did more blasting towards him that you.
theatrefreak808 4 years ago
so kimokao, no need to post anymore immature comments, because i won't be coming back to look at them, peace to you bro/sis (not sure). if you are as good a friend as you seem, you might want to focus on helping your friend become a cleaner performer(she just aint there yet) and give her the reality check. her looks and height WILL hurt her in a professional career. unless, she can dance and if she's still young enough when saigon comes around again. i'm just being real.
TristanPurp 4 years ago
she has the right look for "kim", hopefully she can also dance because she would have to come through the ranks of the ensemble and if voice is all she has well, there you are.
wouldn't let me include links, one is some paper called star bulletin and other was the wisconsin paper, you'll find it if you google her
TristanPurp 4 years ago
yes, actually two links where there's a claim that the video was posted "anonymously." in both articles which i included the reporter interviewed her. so..one would think she might have used both interview opportunities to clear up the innaccuracy and just admit that she posted it herself. she didn't. sounds real "humble" to me.
TristanPurp 4 years ago
" I thought I was dreaming, I was like are you sure you got the right person so it was really nice," Masuda said.
Odd now you are right they do claim the posting is anonymous however we are all able to see that the posted video is listed under Shawnabelle, so well guess its not that anonymous. Perhaps the question she was asking is "are you sure you have the right person to play the role" shawna is after all a very humble performer
theatrefreak808 4 years ago
maybe y'all get to say i told ya so someday when she makes it big.
but
i doubt it.
TristanPurp 4 years ago
we can only hope...
with fingers crossed
she'll make it as big as you.
btw... who are you anyway? XD
never mind... noone really cares.
kimokao 4 years ago
hey, i don't this person and god bless if she's cool and all, its an opinion. isn't that what this site is all about? feedback? having said that i have a great friend at wisconsin. they forwarded me the wisconsin article about her and i'm sorry but she DOES say that the video was anonymously posted and that she didn't even KNOW that the video was posted. c'mon, gimme a break. what's to hide? if she posted it and got a gig outta it be proud. it is lame.
TristanPurp 4 years ago
I believe the media (local news and newspapers) wanted to protect their own butts when it comes to copyright infringment so they said it was posted by some unknown person.
Lukeboy25 4 years ago
Everytime I watch her on stage, listen to her sing she brings me to tears. I only wish I could have seen her in Miss Saigon live at least once. OH hell Shawna babe when you make it to Broadway you better do Miss Saigon at least once so I can go see it.
theatrefreak808 4 years ago
That being said you can dislike the way she sings not everyone has to like her, but trust me when I say if you ever met her you would love her. This girl is one of the sweetest most talented performers I've had the pleasure of working with over the years.
theatrefreak808 4 years ago
Funny don't recall it ever being said that her video was posted anonymously. As I recall someone from the mainland came across her video on her youtube posting where it was listed as posted by Shawnabelle so unless you know how to spell anonymously some way that I've missed...
theatrefreak808 4 years ago
yes, because when someone has an OPINION that doesn't match all the butt kissers, it can't be anything but jealousy. first of all, i am a guy, so i doubt she and i would be up for the same part and secondly, please, shut up and welcome to america where we have a thing called free speech.
TristanPurp 4 years ago
lol hater. Did you make a fake account just to leave negative comments on these videos?
kimokao 4 years ago
Sounds like someone didn't get cast in a show and got jealous. I don't know Shawna, never met her, never seen her before in my life, but she really sounds as if she's nailed the role of Kim.
bwaysinger1 4 years ago
oh yeah, she's really good (gag). she sounds like a lea salonga wannabe who's been sucking too much helium.
TristanPurp 4 years ago
Shawna Masuda HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!! ;0)X
KimmissSaigon 4 years ago
so i hear this chick is from hawaii and got this gig from someone anonymously posting a video of her doing this part. but, i look at the video and its posted by someone named shawna. isn't that her name? so she posts something and lies about it being anonymous? lamers
TristanPurp 4 years ago
beautiful!
Richarmed 4 years ago
LOVE IT!!! :) congrats shawna!
-sheldon
sheldano114 4 years ago