It was not that bad. One has to take into consideration that this was a live performance, the artists are under tremendous pressure with a live audience and television cameras in their faces. I personally believe that it was very well done, despite the awkward embrace at the end.
Notice how Maria messes up the lyrics at least 3 times throughout. That's a big NO NO when it comes to Soundheim. Vocally she is always special but I don't even find her emotionally involved. In the other hand Julian is just dreamy.
@cpoppins I am not surprised that she messed up, given the pressure. I have worked in live theater for over twenty years and experienced much worse...
Two problems: she's not vocally strong enough - he overpowers her, and the orchestration draaaaags. This duet works better with vitality, nerves, not a slow, paced execution.
People, listen to Audra and Nathan..they have nice voices but it's a travesty of the song...and there is absolutely no chemistry...Audra and Nathan give me goosebumps everytime...
It was not that bad. One has to take into consideration that this was a live performance, the artists are under tremendous pressure with a live audience and television cameras in their faces. I personally believe that it was very well done, despite the awkward embrace at the end.
rnw26l 1 week ago
For the masses, its perfect!
rnw26l 1 week ago
Friedman is a star....always has been always will be!
mrmckanky 2 weeks ago
what I'd give to sound like Julian. Everyhting he does is wonderful!
mrmckanky 2 weeks ago
i think she did amazingly
she was singing with great courage
she had cancer
so before you have a go at artists maybe think a bit
imagine reading the stuff yourself and how it would feel or maybe thats your kick
TheAdg123 2 weeks ago
Notice how Maria messes up the lyrics at least 3 times throughout. That's a big NO NO when it comes to Soundheim. Vocally she is always special but I don't even find her emotionally involved. In the other hand Julian is just dreamy.
cpoppins 1 month ago
@cpoppins I am not surprised that she messed up, given the pressure. I have worked in live theater for over twenty years and experienced much worse...
rnw26l 1 week ago
first ruthie henshall and now maria friedman? damn julian loves an age gap lol
lesmizfanatic90 1 month ago
Two problems: she's not vocally strong enough - he overpowers her, and the orchestration draaaaags. This duet works better with vitality, nerves, not a slow, paced execution.
jjarndyce 3 months ago
The age gap is so awkward... and the hug at the end is unbearable.
Judill 6 months ago 5
@Judill Your remarks reveal more about you than the performance
CandyHaleLinton 4 months ago
@CandyHaleLinton Good call! That was amazing.
isitfunthere1 3 months ago
@Judill I didn't even think anyone would find it awkward at all until I read this comment. ?
Sandman8586 2 months ago
@Judill LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
kanwi 1 month ago
horrendous performance.......no idea of the book or music.
brill068 6 months ago
People, listen to Audra and Nathan..they have nice voices but it's a travesty of the song...and there is absolutely no chemistry...Audra and Nathan give me goosebumps everytime...
thamestango 7 months ago
The one with Audra McDonald is better but vocally this one is good as well
QueenMJade89 8 months ago
AHHH Julian Ovenden is INCREDIBLE!!! To bad the same can't be said about Friedman here....
thestar13 9 months ago
@thestar13 Maria Friedman is a legend... All her performances are brilliant.
hannmrfitz 4 months ago
incredible!!!
overheadlob33 10 months ago
this bitch sucks.....julian ovenden saved this performance. watch the one with audra mcdonald!!!! she sang her heart out in this song
Ipausestuff 10 months ago
anyone notice 2:39 ? ouch!
MrMrmike5 10 months ago
Wow, I was waiting for him to take out a weapon to fend her off at the end... Friedman sounded wonderful but the chemistry was simply not there
logan0215 1 year ago 2
Superb!!! The best version I heard. This and George Hearns' version with Barbara Cook are my favorite...I simply adore them...bravo to you all!!
iliesko 1 year ago
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