Glitter and be Gay (operetta)

[crazycellist973]

As a side note, coloratura has nothing to do with the vocal range.  Keep singing!

[crazycellist973]

@sullivanj93 You really don't know how the voice works, do you? You really should do some research before you go trolling on youtube next time. When I was 16 I had easy b's above your notes, we get it - your voice hasn't completely changed yet. Her voice, just like the rest of ours, won't be settled into her for years. Those are fairly high notes - not extreme, but on the higher end instandard repertoire and the length of those notes depends on how she wants to do it.

[zephyr2050]

Agreed. You have a great voice, so why imitate someone else? I don't even think Kristin Chenoweth's voice is suited for this "comedy aria" anyway. Brava!

[GhostofaSiren]

Excellent! You have such a wonderful voice and your performance was charming and engaging!

[dsl3x]

people are so mean...you've done a great job..this is hard stuff and you're doing good. i'm sure you're even better now =-) its all about always growing and thats what i say to any musician i see is never become complacent so as long as you're continuing to mature musically you're in the right place...forget the haters lol

[EmptinessIsFillingMe]

Can definitely tell that you're a Cheno fan! I love your voice. So rarely you come across a natural voice this beautiful! It seems to flow so effortlessly from you! Love it!!

[georgiakatsirou]

Well, if you don't consider all that Cs, D-flats and E-flats (which are long notes) as high...what can i say? And, come on, she's only 19 years old!

[georgiakatsirou]

Have you seen the score of the song? It is definately high! Very Very difficult technically,and her voice is EXACTLY where it needs to be, in my opinion. BRAVO!

[aminorthor]

I think it is an aria not for your age, although it lacks a little more mature, but you have very good voice nor doubt that, congratulations, just be careful when getting on and you hear a scream unpolished near the end of the piece . a kiss from guadalajara mexico.

[musomanfromoz]

I think that this is a lovely version of the piece you did a really great job especially for your age at the time. However, your definition of Coloratura soprano is inaccurate...

[Hokayshenao]

I think a few notes could have been stronger. That was an expressive performance.

[livibusiness]

i just wish your vowels were a little more shaped. this sounds a little poppy. remember, it is an operatic aria. :]

[KelliSings]

omigod, what a knockout voice! lol i sing this song all the time quietly (if possible?)

the high notes are amazing

[Lrj1]

This performance is gay.

[jimmymccombs]

nice job you rock

[tasha2786]

Thanks everyone for your Opinions and comments, I take everything into consideration - I was 19 at the time actually I am 22 now :) I may post up some new Videos I'm actually working on a piece called Moonfall, Some Marriage of Figaro pieces, and some lieder.

[georgiakatsirou]

Hi, Tasha, congratulations, keep on the good work, I think you have fantastic potentials.

''Moonfall'' fro the ''Mystery of Edwin Drood''? Great song

[Hollymaniac1]

I thought you were good, and I LOVED the 'pearls and ruby rings' talking part. But the beginning was a little too fast. And the 'ha ha ha' part was too slow. You should also not do it exactly like Kristen Chenoweth.

[chijchiy]

Vocally, it's very good. But your actions are incredibly distracting. The coloratura passages were REALLY slow and there seemed to be a LOT of improvisation with regard to pitch near the end of the song. But overall I liked it.

[joshbygosh89]

really good! :) but sing it how you want to, not like kristin chenoweth.

[ForThePoets]

God, you are really amazing! Such rare talent! Thank you so much for singing!

[ForThePoets]

What a nice little clip, it gives me the flip! If you are into similar stuff, watch this, it's gonna be rough:

Search: 'trend reversal darker'

[tiernan87]

hmmm...this is a combination of kristen chenoweth and diana damrau, speaking of the performance, not vocally. you are really quite good. i don't really know your age, but no matter how old you are, you are obviously gifted and extremely talented. please study vocal performance, if you don't already. i say this because i had a friend in high school who was this good and she majored in international law....a tragic loss for the world of opera.

[SingingAngel567]

hmmm, distracting gestures, she copies kristen chenowith a bit

and she looks a bit pained when she sings the high notes

awful accompanist

but not terrible singing

[MissBroadwayDork]

How the heck do you even REACH an E flat? I mean that as a sincere question! I think that's amazing! I top out around a d flat..and that's on a good day!

[chijchiy]

The gestures are completely distracting. And what is going on when she sings France? She sounds like she's been overcome by nausea. Other than that it's quite good.

The accompanist, however, should be shot.

[mcfrogner]

Thank you, Karen ;-)

[Hailo7788]

Great job!!! There's a short part near the end where the accompanist is kind of off. But you did great! It's hard to compare to someone like Kristin Chenoweth but you did a really good job!

[prettyxxpoison]

You need to work on shaping your vowels a little. The "haha" sections were a bit draggy but I think that was more the accompanist's fault than yours. But overall very well done

[valie0404]

Ew.

[gmr2broadway]

considering the accompanist was a mess... good job.

[book492]

Her voice is squeaky.

[broadwyapirate]

Fabulous! One of the best on youtube! This young lady rivals some pros! If any critique, I would say, her acting needs to be "grounded" more. Too much haphazzard movement. I applaud this performance and she is magnificent!!

[bamf1224]

What is up with the accompanist??

[renaissance27]

Remember to swing girl!

[renaissance27]

I forgot to mention your vowels need a bit of work.

See previous post====

[renaissance27]

Not bad at all! On with my critique...I would of loved to hear you connect the phrases more. Also, instead of bashing those high notes out maybe float them a little more? It was a bit brute IMO. Maybe a little more gentle with the same amount of energy and volume? Your intonation I suspect is excellent. Continue to work on your technique and legato.

God bless and good luck. You clearly have a gift!

[alexpoy]

i think i know that girl. her name is kathy i remember her from THE CHARLOTTE CHURCH MUSIC CONTEST.

[thaibasil827]

PS: KristinKewi, even the best singers could improve on a few things, and all musicians are aware of their weak areas and are working to fix them. The point is to give each other positive encouragement (which can include advice on how to fix specific mistakes), instead of being all cocky and posting 'nice try' under everybody's videos.

[thaibasil827]

Your produce such a lovely, big and clear sound. Keep up the good work.

[004231]

Remember to always neutralize and elongate your vowels, that was my only comment, that and be aware of your breathing.

[FABRIZIO82]

Dear Tasha, please, please, another video! You're such a great artist! What about an aria anticha or a song by Arne?

[KristinKewi]

nice try. But ur just not there yet. Keep working

[Lammermoor27]

Your voice is lovely, and you sing this song with great confidance. There are always people who criticize others in an effort to look superior, but are simply just pretentious. Ignore them. Your voice is not too heavy or too anything. Nowhere is it written that there is only one right voice. I would say there are two immediate areas of improvement; Gestures-less is more, and Vowel placement-more vertical. Otherwise, keep up the good work!

[highflyingadored01]

I love your high Eb, it makes me very very happy.

[gatoconbotas]

Love it!

[AllThat77]

Enjoyable instrument to listen to. I would love to hear your voice on some more lyrical-esque pieces such as, "Dove Sono" or even somthing like, "Come Scoglio". My only criticism is that your high notes seem pushed as if you weren't allowing enough air to pass through the vocal folds in fear of not attaining the notes while in such a high tessitura. Work it out, and keep up the good work!

[hugetorifan]

Great job, but if I were you, I'd find my own style and "licks". It's amazing, but it sounds very close to Kristin's version.

[1610678428013]

sweet and delicious musical moment ! I sing at the "Opera national de Paris" your great ;)) LOVE

[theswearingkind]

You have a truly lovely voice. Can't wait to hear more from you in the future. I'm sure that as your voice matures, your performances will get even better.

[fizzypepsi]

I don't like your acting, but you have a good voice. Since I don't know all the details of technique, I can't critique it or say I can find anything wrong with it, for the most part. I didn't really like the way the "ha-ha"s were done at the end, but other than that, I thought it sounded pretty, at least.

[seckzeeeki]

i'm an opera major in college and i have to say, as a fellow coloratura, this performance was rather great! you definitely have the voice, it's a beautiful one and true coloratura. as for these other people, HAH that's all i have to say.. jealous wannabes. you're still young and your voice needs to mature. don't let any of these people get to your head, as long as you think you did awesome then who cares what anyone else thinks. keep up the great work and good luck in the long run! =]

[mynamejonas]

Whew, some of the comments here are incredibly elitist and catty; then again, some of them offer very constructive criticism. // Either way, I give you credit for opening yourself up like this.

So this performance was not Kristen Chenoweth or Natalie Dessay, but you're clearly talented. Never forget that.

I, too, am interested in your degree(s) and where you've gone to school.

Good luck in all of your musical endeavors. :)

[talie1964]

well...that was a nice effort. I'll give you props for having the courage to perform it, but I don't think you should be performing this again until you work out some technical issues (the runs were all over the place...try cleaning them up a bit) and perform it in front of the mirror a bunch of times. You're gestures are awkward. Try some that are more real. E for effort :)

[Semeril]

Just watched this again after a long time of not seeing it. You're incredible.

[shorterac989]

omg shes really goooooooooood!

[titoo7584]

I really like ... the "coloratura" are good if the pianist keep the tempo ... not your fault ! ^^

[rberti]

sounds realy good though

[rberti]

i like how the church didn't care that candide is a satire on religion

[wickedfan7681]

Stopped 10 seconds into it. Your vowels are sooo spread Ekk. And btw its KristIn not KristEn

[topogiorno1980]

Good color of voice & range... Just work on the pitch...its often # or flat... But Great Work!!

[6rservices]

Lovely job on a very difficult song!

[rhiannon252]

THat was good- I was suprised. The only issue is breath support at the end and there was realy only one flat note...but it seemed like you were holding back a bit. That is a big song and you need to give a big performance.

But seriously it was nice.

[leaheileen]

You obviously thought about this aria for a long time...you do need to focus more on the lifting the soft palette and breath support...keep up the good fight!

[Iareto]

You have a very pretty voice.

[twalk42390]

No offense your voice is pretty but this song is simply not for you. I take voice lessons and you are trying to hard. and you get off key in the high notes and your sliding needs work.

[operaticxingenue]

A bit of work on the coloratura aspects of the songs and you'll be great. Good job!

[MegadethsGirl]

there are a few rough moments, but they are blown away by the fact that you're one of maybe 10 people on earth who can sing this. I really liked it. You have excellent control over your vobrato.

[Leppicon77]

you did amazing..i think tho..you kinda KRISTIN CHENOWETHED IT UP TOO MUCH when you said france..but you are simply amazing..and yessss Phantom would be great for you too

[bruceagogox]

your voice is definately beautiful.

I lovee coloratura sopranos.

Do you have any other recording of yourself doing any other opera arias?

[hotboxgirl]

You naturally have a beautiful voice, but you really really need to work on your technique. Are you taking lessons? I can't understand a word you're saying, at times your pressing and forcing the sound flat, and you're runs are very muddy.

[istoleolivia]

I think you sing very well. Keep up the good work. =)

[LazEstrada]

so where do you go to school?! seriously.. you are great!

[LAmourDeTaVie]

I want to learn this song, but I've only been taking voice for a little over three years, so I'm afraid I'll just get frustrated with my lack of speed, etc. How long have you been taking lessons? P.S. I really loved your phantom song, too!

[lakme]

Er... you have a gorgeous voice, but I don't think you're a coloratura. Your voice is just too heavy; more like a lyric. Not to mention you didn't sound comfortable in that tessitura. I'd love to hear you sing Dove sono or something though.

[carlosmtzz]

id love to sing that song with uu

[carlosmtzz]

wow i love yourr voice i love it i thinkk im your numberr one fann, really

please sing the phantom of the operaa!

[diekonigindernacht]

(sorry... i'm brazilian and my english isn't very good, but i think it will be bether that if i write in portuguese)

So... how old are you? you seem to be too young for sing this aria... i mean... not just young, but also imature... Since when you had singing classes? Have you done already old arias, Haendel, Bach, Mozart (NOT "The magic Flute", but the "INAS": DespINA, ZerlINA, MarcellINA, etc), lieder? It prepers you for sing...

Look for Natalie Dessay... and don't be rush...

[SpintoLyrico]

While it's clear you have a wonderful instrument, you need to continue your study of the voice. In addition, please taking some acting classes. Your movements are redundant and very closed. If I were grading you in a jury you would come in short. This rates a C. Intonation problems, body alignment all over the place and some definite vowel work needs to be done.

[MissBroadwayDork]

Do you judge all teenagers the same way you would judge a 35 year old?

[FABRIZIO82]

Tasha, I admire u soo much, Iwish we could chat

[tasha2786]

I am a coloratura Schicchi, but I am only a 20 year old Coloratura. I did not say I am going to be the next Beverly Sills. I am starting the Queen of the Night. I already started it, I never said I perfected it. I have the speed and the notes of a coloratura. I am also not a full dramatic yet.

[schicchi1160]

Where you do have a wonderful voice, MUCH work is still in store for you. You shouldn't be singing arias until you are ready to sing them. And this clearly shows that you weren't ready judging from the lack of control in the higher tessatura. I recommend a huge improvement in the acting instead of copying what Kristen Chenoweth did. Your acting was very fidgety and quite annoying to watch. However, best of luck to.

[ColoraturaChristine]

wow, very nice! how long have you been singing?

[issalovesyoux5]

man, i wish i was as good as you.

[LadyLizaElliott]

Wow! this is incredible, with you every step of the way with this video! Incredible! Keep up the singing! I love this song, I can only sing it after warming up for about...an hour! Great job!

[grahambailey]

Wow. For one of the hardest songs in the entire musical theater canon, that was freakin' great. Be proud of your voice, and work on your gestures, but mostly be proud of your voice.

[Ribbits]

My gosh! Youre the Glitter and Be Gay girl! I listened to your video some time ago but apparently didnt comment. I dont know why....youre AWESOME! I totaly love your voice and I love how you sing with such emotion and expression.

I want to sing this someday! =)

[aspend]

I love the ease in your voice in the beginning, but it seemed like you really tightened up on some of the high notes and lost vibrato. My only other problem was your gesturing was kinda sketchy in parts and it distracted from the song rather than adding to it. But hey, there's no denying you've got talent :)

[polarqueen]

well i thought it was phenomenal...your acting is much better than mine if that makes you feel any better! haha

[sonicsustain]

You have a great instrument there. Just focus on opening up veritcally. It's the habit of high voiced singers to depend on strident and bright soundings to kind of constrict the tone into being higher.

Also, as far as the acting side of it goes, just fill in the blank spots between verses/lines with just as much feeling as you have when you're speaking or singing. It's really good, and your voice has some great potential. Keep studying!

[watdahek777]

WOW! Great Job!

[nicki121]

your diction is not as good as it can be but nether is myen

[nicki121]

you were hillarious thoug great p

[sybarite]

Wow. You're amazing. I don't really know anything about singing, but you sounded GREAT to me! Good luck!

[Semeril]

I absolutely love your voice... You scared the crap out of me when you suddenly turned and made that first big high note. Wow! See you at the Met!

[xAEJunky]

Very pretty voice!

[Kampaspe]

All I can say is that I am profoundly impressed by your beautiful and agile voice.

Yes, it is true that it wasn't perfect, but having in count that you are very, very young, it is nothing short of impressive that you would perform with such control and high degree of precision.

Congratulations. You're great.

[MmeSparrow]

What a great voice. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[KatrinaStahl]

Oh. My. God.

You are AMAZING!!!

Wow.

katrina

[FoxyGrandpa]

I agree. She didn't say she was Joan Sutherland, but she's definitely coloratura. Her placement may be "heavy," as you put it, but she just has a nice, strong voice (with good control).

filmcomposer, her high register in this isn't in whistle. This song doesn't require whistle.

[lakme]

Er... E6 is usually whistle tone.

[princesuperstar]

Whistle tone would imply it's disconnected, head voice (super-head) would imply it's connected

[ambeautiful]

You need to take acting lessons...this was boring to watch. You're not a bad vocalist, but I'd hate to be the one to tell you that you definitely aren't a coloratura. I'm afraid your placement is far too heavy fort hat title. Keep working, though.

[buffyactsing]

She may not be a coloratura (a dramatic or lyric soprano maybe?), but that doesn't mean her voice doesn't sound lovely singing this. She can hit the notes well, that's all that matters. Lets not segregate by voice type. Should sopranos never sing mezzo songs?

[tasha2786]

I am actually a Dramatic Coloratura; I was 19 years old when this was recorded. Like someone commented, I am not saying I am Joan Sutherland. I am currently working on the Queen of the Night Aria. I am only 20 and I go up to a High A flat above High C. Thanks so much for the great comments and your opinions! And for the performance being dull, I was performing this in a Church at Christmas for my voice teacher, so I apologize.

[schicchi1160]

If you can't even sing the coloratura parts in Candide up to speed, what makes you think you can handle the Magic FLute?

[SpintoLyrico]

You're too young to determine your fach. Dramatic sopranos are almost as rare as a true contralto - they come along about once a generation. Just because you can sing larger concert works/arias doesn't mean you're a dramatic. Your voice needs more weight to be classified as such. Also just because you can 'hit' the high notes doesn't mean you should perform them or are ready to sing them.

[schicchi1160]

YOur comments are the exact words I was looking for when I was commenting this video. Its always nice to know theres someone out there that KNOWS what they are talking about! I agreee completely!

[schicchi1160]

You are very sadly mistaken if you belive that "hitting notes" is all that matters. The voice has to fit the rep., and hers does not fit. She is msot certainly not a coloratura and not a dramatic. Being able to hit an Ab does not a coloratura make. Coloratura calls for versatily and ease which she does not demonstrate.

[buffyactsing]

I did not mean to imply it doesn't matter if she wants to do it PROFESSIONALLY, but for an amateur it doesn't matter. I don't think she ever claimed to be a professional (but maybe I misread something somewhere). She is in training, and (from what I understand) just did this song for fun.

Though I really don't think it matters personally if the person singing IS a true coloratura (as long as they are singing properly) unless you are talking professional productions where it is expected.

[FoxyGrandpa]

Natalie Dessay will always be my first choice for this song, but you did phenomenally.

[buffyactsing]

Wow, your voice is amazing

[moviefan1899]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing; I enjoyed it very much. If you are pursuing a career in this field, I wish you the best of luck.

[mymach5]

what an incredible voice. amazing.

[gotcheese72]

I could do that... Maybe. Great job!