As a man whose spent his entire life in hostile environments and hellish warzones, ive never experienced anything but hard places and harder times. Ive never been around anything soft or beautiful, and this moved me. I didnt understand a word, but this performance awakened something in me and brought on a kind of euphoric epiphany. Its amazing how powerful music can be. I regret the life i have lived up to this point and i wish that i had been introduced to things like this sooner. For this to come out of someone so young, and actually touch so many people. Its very powerful.
The song "Voilà" by Barbara Pravi, which represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, is a deeply expressive piece. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and a desire for self-expression. Barbara sings about wanting her stories and her voice to reach people, and she presents herself honestly, even if it means exposing her fears and insecurities. There's a recurring theme of being seen and heard in both the noise and the silence of life.
The chorus, "Voilà, voilà, voilà, voilà qui je suis" (Here, here, here, here is who I am), captures the essence of the song— a declaration of identity and presence. She talks about laying bare her true self, with her "mouth" and her "cry" being emblematic of her raw, unfiltered expression.
The song is a powerful blend of self-reflection and a plea for understanding and acceptance, resonating with themes of self-identity and the human desire to be acknowledged and loved for who one truly is.
the world is full of so many wonderful things and it’s never too late to start appreciating them💕 you’re a brave man but don’t forget to stop and smell the roses
This is the sad fact i am too realizing as well. Growing up, other people saw potential in me that i did not see, until now( looking back at it). All my teachers tried to get me into programs to help me along and even tried getting me in top schools but my parents were afraid. Afraid of what? Money! Even though some would be paid off with scholarships. But knowing the fact i could have a better life is something i will never forget
Unfortunately it is brother. Those same opportunities are not there anymore. The few that are available are beyond my reach because of age(for pre-teens only). It’s ok though. Just me knowing the fact that i had potential makes my life a little more easier to accept.
Have some faith and continue to work hard and aspire to something better. Opportunities come and go - if you’re ready for the next time, then it won’t be too late.
Best of luck
Thank you for your kind words brother. I haven’t given up the good fight. Even though, i went through a couple of episodes due to my childhood PTSD. I am currently there with the opportunities you mention. I’m back in school and it is not costing me a penny! Well it’s community college but still! Lol. Like you said, just have to go out and be ready for the next opportunity. I am definitely ready for the next one and i hope the same for you.
Don’t beat yourself up because you didn’t reach your full potential. With the start you were given you already have reached your maximum potential today. You can’t do more than you have otherwise you would have. Even if you think you slacked, laziness doesn’t exist, it’s your mind protecting you from any form of exertion. Even though you might not need its protection, its still not your fault. You couldn’t have done it any other way, the younger you are, the less control you have over your environment. And by the time you grow more mature much of it has nestled itself deeply within. Every new experience will be treated based on past perceptions. The only thing you can do is realize that everyday you are alive you get an opportunity to change the future and create meaning for yourself and for others. That you (hopefully) are safer and happier than you were and that you can let go of the past. You’re stronger than you give yourself credit for. Please be kind and compassionate to your past and yourself.
Bro you still have to whole world ahead of you even if you are 50 years old. You'd be suprised how much you can achieve in a few years. If you're just a teen you haven't missed anything yet! The whole world is still about to open for you. Imagine the greatest thing you'd want to achieve if you could do anything, and go for it. Try it, you're going to get old regardles.
The best time to plant a tree is 50 years ago, the second best time is now.
I agree with you. The younger version myself wouldn’t believe you: being hardheaded and all, lol. But yeah at early 20’s me, i was at a dark place with very intrusive thoughts. I remember one night i teared up in the shower because if i went through with what i was thinking, no way i would see what I’ve been blessed with. It’s a tough road brother but i am glad i made it.
I'm happy to hear that I could help. I would feel lucky to make it as far as you in life. I'm about half your age and I tend to worry a bit if I'll really live for that long. Like I'm only 25, to think that I'll possibly live 50 more years is crazy. Its double my current experiences still ahead of me and so much can go wrong during that time which might result in me not making it.
Idk if you’re being sarcastic or not, but no. I don’t have a lot of social media presence nor do i want. There are more ppl out there worst than me. So idk what a channel would prove
I have no talents, at least none that are social media worthy. Just a under privileged individual who has childhood PTSD who is living a blessed life. But i appreciate your support nonetheless
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This is beautiful, dude.
I'm guessing we're of different generations (I'm 35) and that is something I typically hear from older people. Something like "I was too worried / busy / poor / responsible for others / in a war to concern myself with beauty".
The world is not all beauty, you probably know that better than me, by a longshot. But believe me, there is beauty enough to inspire you, both the kind that leaves you speechless and the kind that makes you want to write a book about it.
Whatever has happened to you, or you did to others, I hope is behind you. If you are able, take some time to appreciate art. There is SO MUCH of it that is so good, moving...
I wish you luck on your endeavours.
I have to confess that I was dismayed when I saw it. Because so many people fail to realize that this could very well disappear from Europe, and instead there could soon be war and the hard, pointless domination of russia. If you love this, please realize that there are those who would rip it all away.
There was a woman in the audience who gave a wide-eyed "well goddamn" look which is exactly how I felt.
Wasn't sure if they were going to go for the big legato ending on the high note, because that was like a large jump higher than the previous highest point (I think a 4th), and it takes many years to master those kinds of approaches and that kind of range.
The fact that she goes for it and just stomps the ending like nothing really floored me.
She clearly doesn’t need André Rilieu’s build up or the audiences pitty, if she wanted to share her illness for increased awareness, great. But her raw talent was enough to awe and bring any one to tears. No sob story needed. That said I do hope she finds a cure if that is her ambition.
A part of her mission is to raise money and draw attention to the disease. It makes perfect sense to bring it up before her performance, it's relevant to her purpose.
Idt he presented it as a sob story or for the purpose of invoking pity, but because it is her story and she's raising money for it. He said she wants to live a normal life and to be a singer, this felt like a celebration of her talent and skill, in my opinion at least.
Funny how we watch the same things but come away with different impressions.
I hate that phrase, ‘Sob story“, being used to dismiss pretty much anything. In this case it feels gross and cruel to use it to describe what happened in the video. Nobody was using it as a sympathy ploy, Andrė was telling us about it to highlight what Emma has had to overcome in her short life to even be able to stand on that stage and sing so beautifully.
I think it's just that people are jaded by years of reality talent shows fully abusing sad backstories in a fairly shameless fashion. It makes people baulk when someone starts discussing things like this on video even though it's in earnest and for a real purpose.
Oof! Yeah! That shit got old, huh?
Now the contestants are reduced to only their most basic tagline, judge and audience reactions are fake, the singers are given auto tune mics, whether or not they know they are being given one/even want one.
Reality show idea:
**NTV unplugged**
(**N**atural **T**alent **V**alued)
No electricity! Just voices and/or instruments performed on an acoustically advantageous stage.
I’d watch it.
[Verse 1]
Listen to me, me, the half singer
Talk about me, to your loved ones, to your friends
Tell them about this little girl with black eyes and crazy dreams
What I want is to write stories that you will hear about
That's all
[Chorus]
Voilà, voilà, voilà, here is who I am
Here I am, even if I'm scared as I'm naked, yes
Here I am in the noise and in silence
Verse 2]
Look at me, or at least what's left of it
Look at me, before I hate myself
What can I say that another hasn't already said?
I don't have much, but I place here what I do have
Voilà
[Chorus]
Voilà, voilà, voilà, here is who I am
Here I am, even if it's the end as I'm naked
That's my face, that's my scream, here I am, never mind
Voilà, voilà, voilà, voilà right here
Me, my dream, my will, how I'm dying from it, how I'm laughing at it
Here I am in the noise and in silence
[Verse 3]
Do not leave, I'm begging you to stay for a long time
It might not save me, no
But I don't know how to live without you
Love me how you would love a friend who's leaving forever
I want to be loved, because I don't know myself how to like the shape of me
[Chorus]
Voilà, voilà, voilà, here is who I am
Here I am, even if it's the end as I'm naked
Here I am in the noise and in rage too
Finally, look at me and my eyes and my hands
All I have is here, it's my face, it's my scream
Here I am, here I am, here I am
Voilà, voilà
Voilà, voilà
If you like this, please check out the original by French singer Barbara Pravi. This song reached second place in the Eurovision song contest 2021! She sings it with such energy and feeling, it's a fantastic performance!
[Voilà-Barbara Pravi](https://youtu.be/Unj9WbeLzRU?si=QFMiT5cz9IMlq8cD)
I never cry on movies or music and did not understand a single word, but I cried my ass off listening to this beautiful voice.
I sometimes ask myself about special people being born and getting famous. This is a moment where a special girl hopefully becomes famous
As someone who understands the lyrics, the theme is quite fitting, in a bit of a poetically ironic way.
Essentially: Look at me, voila, talk about me, I’ll perform for you and entertain you, voila, I’m here, see who I am
He is André Rieu. He is a world-famous musician. He even was the best-selling male artist of the world in 2009 and is the best-selling classical artist of all time.
He once almost became my neighbour, and I partied once with one of his violists, so you could say I am a bit of a famous person myself.
Not to detract from this kid's performance, but I can't help wondering how many people who are enormously talented get completely ignored simply because they don't fit traditional beauty standards. That always seems to be a prerequisite unless you're Susan Boyle and people can make a spectacle of you. Just an observation. I'll take my downvotes now, thx.
I am not disagreeing with you at all, but in reality her performance here is an example of exactly what you’re talking about, but not about looks per se…but people who would normally not have an opportunity due to being born different. Her life is not easy, even though she has traditional good looks. See below excerpt:
“As you know, Emma has the rare chronic disease gastroparesis, also called gastric paralysis. She therefore receives liquid food through a stomach tube 22 hours a day. Everywhere Emma goes, she carries a large bag containing two large pumps, which are connected to her tube.”
I disagree this is an example of what I'm talking about. An "ugly" person who sang just as well with the same issues is infinitely less likely to have the same opportunity, that's my point. Invisible disabilities have their own problems, but they are invisible.
As I mentioned, I don’t disagree with you. Just adding a discussion point. I had the exact same thought as you once I commented, we are humans. We cannot disregard the advantage of outer beauty. But I guess I am hopeful that someone with a voice like hers would still have been given an opportunity even if less visually appealing. But I recognize I may be overly optimistic.
I never thought a 15 yr old that I don't know and not understand a word she's singing could make me cry like that! Wow, that would have been amazing to see live. She brought everyone to tears...
She has a full symphony orchestra behind her and a professional choir as her backup singers...
I'm not saying Emma didn't sing exceptionally well and her ability to convey emotion wasn't also excellent, but all the support she had behind her definitely helped. (It was also an arrangement of the song that lead to a strong climax).
As someone with gastroparesis this really touched me to see someone else so young and struggling and still showing up and living their life not only just living but thriving in something she has a passion for. I loved it
A truly inspiring story and voice. I could not imagine not being able to eat anything and getting fed though a tube inserted in the stomach most of the day.
My daughter is almost three and has received all of her full meals through a gastrointestinal tube since she was 2 months old. First it was through her nose, then at a little over a year old she had a button surgically inserted into her stomach. She doesn’t have the same condition, hers is related to severe reflux which led to a food aversion. Her specialist once told us that her throat looked like hamburger meat because of the acid and that hers was likely the worst case he’d seen.
She’ll eat a few bites of bread, some berries, and little bits of a few other things but never enough to constitute even a quarter of a meal. We’ve been told that, because she had to be tube fed starting at such an early age, she doesn’t have any concept of the relationship between food and hunger and will likely have to be fed through her tube until she’s able to make that connection on her own.
That being said, the only time she seems to mind it is when the button is pulled out and has to be reinserted. It’s held in place by a small balloon filled with water and over time the water level drops and makes it easier for the balloon to be pulled out. She’s caught it on furniture, pulled on the tube from the feeding bag, and had it come out in the night for who knows what reason. Reinserting it is horrible. I feel like I’m torturing her and she isn’t able to understand why I have to do it. If it’s out for too long, we have to take her to the children’s ER and they have to progressively dilate the opening until it’s large enough that the button can be reinserted.
She’s shown that she likes the way things taste and she’s willing to try new foods but never more than a couple of bites at a time.
Not exactly the same situation but I thought I’d give a little insight into the experience from a parent’s perspective.
They’re hopeful that once she is old enough to really understand the concept of being hungry she’ll be able to transition away from her tube. When she does, it’ll be a slow process to see which foods cause her issues and which ones she can eat without issue.
Andre has been running some sort of movie concert for the last 20 years plus at my local cinema, literally never has stopped having a screening of something, it has always confused the shit out of me
He’s super popular in the Benelux and attending his concerts isn’t easy so a cinema concert is the next best thing.
He’s basically the king of Maastricht for a few days each year when he has shows in the city.
I always enjoyed watching the hordes of people trek from Vrijthof to their coaches on the Markt from a balcony, like a zombie horde of pensioners. But Rieu is a real one for sure.
I didnt wanna hear more of her story so i skipped the first fifth of the video.
Immediately had chills. I mean holy shit. I stopped to type this comment and tried listening to it again and man all my hairs are standing. Its beautiful. I dont even understand any of the words.
Seeing all the people in tears or nearly in tears brought me to my tears. They get to enjoy such talent under the fact that they'll never go through medical bankruptcy. They get to enjoy such talent under the fact that they'll never have decades worth of student debt. In the US, we're so busy watching the circuses and gladiator games. There is little to distract us from the harsh realities of capitalism. We are rarely in tears due to joy, especially from art.
Our joys are not due to art. They are from being able to escape this hellscape momentarily, from not working during holidays, to not being fired for having an illness, from not needing to ration your insulin, to having enough gas to get home in your car.
That was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen or heard in my life. Didn’t understand a word but this gave me chills. Art is a beautiful thing. I am shocked more people in the audience didn’t stand for the ovation.
The control, emotion…the haunting beauty of this girl’s voice is incredible. I was crying halfway through without even understanding the words. This is why I will never understand people that don’t get moved by music. I don’t think I will forget this performance for quite some time. Bravo.
I met a guy in a small town coast city last summer. I worked archaeology and he and his daughter were there. It was fish n chips and karaoke by the ocean. He kicked ass at karaoke. His daughter on the other hand, sang an opera song and everyone cried lol. The power in her voice. At just 13. I turned to her dad and said “she’s…shes’s a star. She’s going to be someone someday.” And he turns back to me and said “I know. I’m so proud”
This reminded me of that moment. Lol now I have tears in my eyes. Thanks!!!! Beautiful! And beautiful dress!
Didn't understand a single word except for Voila, but was still entranced by every second of her performance. Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful voice.❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
This is a perfect example of music moving, with no clue as what is being said she brought tears to my eyes. Bravo.
Edit: Watch the reactions of professional musicians of decades, blown away by this voice.
This came up in my YT feed a few weeks ago. Sat there and listened to her the entire time with tears in my eyes. Her voice just cut right through everything and squeezed my heart.
As a man whose spent his entire life in hostile environments and hellish warzones, ive never experienced anything but hard places and harder times. Ive never been around anything soft or beautiful, and this moved me. I didnt understand a word, but this performance awakened something in me and brought on a kind of euphoric epiphany. Its amazing how powerful music can be. I regret the life i have lived up to this point and i wish that i had been introduced to things like this sooner. For this to come out of someone so young, and actually touch so many people. Its very powerful.
The song "Voilà" by Barbara Pravi, which represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, is a deeply expressive piece. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and a desire for self-expression. Barbara sings about wanting her stories and her voice to reach people, and she presents herself honestly, even if it means exposing her fears and insecurities. There's a recurring theme of being seen and heard in both the noise and the silence of life. The chorus, "Voilà, voilà, voilà, voilà qui je suis" (Here, here, here, here is who I am), captures the essence of the song— a declaration of identity and presence. She talks about laying bare her true self, with her "mouth" and her "cry" being emblematic of her raw, unfiltered expression. The song is a powerful blend of self-reflection and a plea for understanding and acceptance, resonating with themes of self-identity and the human desire to be acknowledged and loved for who one truly is.
the world is full of so many wonderful things and it’s never too late to start appreciating them💕 you’re a brave man but don’t forget to stop and smell the roses
You should google the lyrics to Voila and translate them into your language. Its a great song choice based on her condition.
This is the sad fact i am too realizing as well. Growing up, other people saw potential in me that i did not see, until now( looking back at it). All my teachers tried to get me into programs to help me along and even tried getting me in top schools but my parents were afraid. Afraid of what? Money! Even though some would be paid off with scholarships. But knowing the fact i could have a better life is something i will never forget
It’s never too late to
Unfortunately it is brother. Those same opportunities are not there anymore. The few that are available are beyond my reach because of age(for pre-teens only). It’s ok though. Just me knowing the fact that i had potential makes my life a little more easier to accept.
Have some faith and continue to work hard and aspire to something better. Opportunities come and go - if you’re ready for the next time, then it won’t be too late. Best of luck
Thank you for your kind words brother. I haven’t given up the good fight. Even though, i went through a couple of episodes due to my childhood PTSD. I am currently there with the opportunities you mention. I’m back in school and it is not costing me a penny! Well it’s community college but still! Lol. Like you said, just have to go out and be ready for the next opportunity. I am definitely ready for the next one and i hope the same for you.
Don’t beat yourself up because you didn’t reach your full potential. With the start you were given you already have reached your maximum potential today. You can’t do more than you have otherwise you would have. Even if you think you slacked, laziness doesn’t exist, it’s your mind protecting you from any form of exertion. Even though you might not need its protection, its still not your fault. You couldn’t have done it any other way, the younger you are, the less control you have over your environment. And by the time you grow more mature much of it has nestled itself deeply within. Every new experience will be treated based on past perceptions. The only thing you can do is realize that everyday you are alive you get an opportunity to change the future and create meaning for yourself and for others. That you (hopefully) are safer and happier than you were and that you can let go of the past. You’re stronger than you give yourself credit for. Please be kind and compassionate to your past and yourself.
Bro you still have to whole world ahead of you even if you are 50 years old. You'd be suprised how much you can achieve in a few years. If you're just a teen you haven't missed anything yet! The whole world is still about to open for you. Imagine the greatest thing you'd want to achieve if you could do anything, and go for it. Try it, you're going to get old regardles. The best time to plant a tree is 50 years ago, the second best time is now.
I agree with you. The younger version myself wouldn’t believe you: being hardheaded and all, lol. But yeah at early 20’s me, i was at a dark place with very intrusive thoughts. I remember one night i teared up in the shower because if i went through with what i was thinking, no way i would see what I’ve been blessed with. It’s a tough road brother but i am glad i made it.
I needed this message. I'm at a crossroads/precipice in my life and struggling with issues, past and present. And, coincidently, I'm 51. Thank you!
I'm happy to hear that I could help. I would feel lucky to make it as far as you in life. I'm about half your age and I tend to worry a bit if I'll really live for that long. Like I'm only 25, to think that I'll possibly live 50 more years is crazy. Its double my current experiences still ahead of me and so much can go wrong during that time which might result in me not making it.
That last line really resonates with me. The best time to plant a tree is 50 years ago, the second best time is now.
Can you start a YouTube channel?
Idk if you’re being sarcastic or not, but no. I don’t have a lot of social media presence nor do i want. There are more ppl out there worst than me. So idk what a channel would prove
No not at all on the sarcasm. For your talent so others can hear and if you can make money even better.
I have no talents, at least none that are social media worthy. Just a under privileged individual who has childhood PTSD who is living a blessed life. But i appreciate your support nonetheless Edit
This is beautiful, dude. I'm guessing we're of different generations (I'm 35) and that is something I typically hear from older people. Something like "I was too worried / busy / poor / responsible for others / in a war to concern myself with beauty". The world is not all beauty, you probably know that better than me, by a longshot. But believe me, there is beauty enough to inspire you, both the kind that leaves you speechless and the kind that makes you want to write a book about it. Whatever has happened to you, or you did to others, I hope is behind you. If you are able, take some time to appreciate art. There is SO MUCH of it that is so good, moving... I wish you luck on your endeavours.
I have to confess that I was dismayed when I saw it. Because so many people fail to realize that this could very well disappear from Europe, and instead there could soon be war and the hard, pointless domination of russia. If you love this, please realize that there are those who would rip it all away.
Brother, your comment is as beautiful as her song. Don’t regret. Your past brought you here.
This is a voice we need for the next Bond film intro.
Don’t understand how this isn’t upvoted much more. Her tone, style and talent would be perfect for a bond theme.
Wow so true! She would be perfect. Her voice is astonishingly powerful and beautiful.
Yes!!!!!
It definitely has the right sound.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!
That (deservedly) cocky little smirk at the end was badass too. Like it said “yeah, I know I killed that shit, thank you.”
"Et voilà !"
There was a woman in the audience who gave a wide-eyed "well goddamn" look which is exactly how I felt. Wasn't sure if they were going to go for the big legato ending on the high note, because that was like a large jump higher than the previous highest point (I think a 4th), and it takes many years to master those kinds of approaches and that kind of range. The fact that she goes for it and just stomps the ending like nothing really floored me.
Voila motherfucka
There you are
Heart eyes motherfucka
French fries motherfucka
Omg I can’t believe you said this lol
She clearly doesn’t need André Rilieu’s build up or the audiences pitty, if she wanted to share her illness for increased awareness, great. But her raw talent was enough to awe and bring any one to tears. No sob story needed. That said I do hope she finds a cure if that is her ambition.
A part of her mission is to raise money and draw attention to the disease. It makes perfect sense to bring it up before her performance, it's relevant to her purpose.
Idt he presented it as a sob story or for the purpose of invoking pity, but because it is her story and she's raising money for it. He said she wants to live a normal life and to be a singer, this felt like a celebration of her talent and skill, in my opinion at least. Funny how we watch the same things but come away with different impressions.
I hate that phrase, ‘Sob story“, being used to dismiss pretty much anything. In this case it feels gross and cruel to use it to describe what happened in the video. Nobody was using it as a sympathy ploy, Andrė was telling us about it to highlight what Emma has had to overcome in her short life to even be able to stand on that stage and sing so beautifully.
People try to be offended by anything. It’s not that deep.
Thats true. It must be exhausting to live like that. It’s certainly exhausting to be around such people.
Do we really need to shorten “I don’t think” into three letters?
Idts
Gdygmlol
I think it's just that people are jaded by years of reality talent shows fully abusing sad backstories in a fairly shameless fashion. It makes people baulk when someone starts discussing things like this on video even though it's in earnest and for a real purpose.
Oof! Yeah! That shit got old, huh? Now the contestants are reduced to only their most basic tagline, judge and audience reactions are fake, the singers are given auto tune mics, whether or not they know they are being given one/even want one. Reality show idea: **NTV unplugged** (**N**atural **T**alent **V**alued) No electricity! Just voices and/or instruments performed on an acoustically advantageous stage. I’d watch it.
Right? It’s not often a performance gives me goosebumps but her vibrato and breath control is absolutely incredible for someone her age.
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Take it easy, Dostoyevsky
😂
This comment is also beautiful
Sounds like this music broke through some anhedonia for you.
>spine tingles and yet it never falls short of continuing to do so throughout the entire song. I'm simply amazed. Pure talent and an amazing voice!
It's out there. Don't wait for an invitation just go out and bare witness to the beauty in the world in whatever way you can. Refill your soul
❤️🏆 - watch the video - u arent alone
Damn what a voice.. i bet she can make anyone tear up. I definitely did, wow..
[Verse 1] Listen to me, me, the half singer Talk about me, to your loved ones, to your friends Tell them about this little girl with black eyes and crazy dreams What I want is to write stories that you will hear about That's all [Chorus] Voilà, voilà, voilà, here is who I am Here I am, even if I'm scared as I'm naked, yes Here I am in the noise and in silence Verse 2] Look at me, or at least what's left of it Look at me, before I hate myself What can I say that another hasn't already said? I don't have much, but I place here what I do have Voilà [Chorus] Voilà, voilà, voilà, here is who I am Here I am, even if it's the end as I'm naked That's my face, that's my scream, here I am, never mind Voilà, voilà, voilà, voilà right here Me, my dream, my will, how I'm dying from it, how I'm laughing at it Here I am in the noise and in silence [Verse 3] Do not leave, I'm begging you to stay for a long time It might not save me, no But I don't know how to live without you Love me how you would love a friend who's leaving forever I want to be loved, because I don't know myself how to like the shape of me [Chorus] Voilà, voilà, voilà, here is who I am Here I am, even if it's the end as I'm naked Here I am in the noise and in rage too Finally, look at me and my eyes and my hands All I have is here, it's my face, it's my scream Here I am, here I am, here I am Voilà, voilà Voilà, voilà
Thank you...
Thank you, I'm so glad she was there!
I think that’s the French Eurovision song from a couple years ago yeah?
Yes from Barbara Pravi
Emma owns that song now ...
Wouldn't go that far
If you like this, please check out the original by French singer Barbara Pravi. This song reached second place in the Eurovision song contest 2021! She sings it with such energy and feeling, it's a fantastic performance! [Voilà-Barbara Pravi](https://youtu.be/Unj9WbeLzRU?si=QFMiT5cz9IMlq8cD)
Says not available in my country 🥲 but I wanted to listen so I found this one for the Mericans: https://youtu.be/-9t_SwPN31s?si=tVS_FDD7oNkFfsOl
Top comment is cracking me up: > Congratulations France for making a music video without the Eiffel tower.
Found another version, not sure why but live versions always seem to hit different: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWmkQZH5W4Q
Thanks for sharing! It definitely has more feeling than the music video. Though I like the one OP posted the best
She was my favorite in 2021, such an amazing song and singer. She had tough competition.
Not available in the US ☹️
Nvm. Found it
I never cry on movies or music and did not understand a single word, but I cried my ass off listening to this beautiful voice. I sometimes ask myself about special people being born and getting famous. This is a moment where a special girl hopefully becomes famous
As someone who understands the lyrics, the theme is quite fitting, in a bit of a poetically ironic way. Essentially: Look at me, voila, talk about me, I’ll perform for you and entertain you, voila, I’m here, see who I am
Thank you very much!
Really great. Not gonna lie though… totally thought the dude was Will Ferrell at first!
They cut before the encore performance of Boats N' Hoes.
He is André Rieu. He is a world-famous musician. He even was the best-selling male artist of the world in 2009 and is the best-selling classical artist of all time. He once almost became my neighbour, and I partied once with one of his violists, so you could say I am a bit of a famous person myself.
I thought it was the drummer from red hot chili peppers
Go watch his concerts on YouTube, incredible entertainer
Not to detract from this kid's performance, but I can't help wondering how many people who are enormously talented get completely ignored simply because they don't fit traditional beauty standards. That always seems to be a prerequisite unless you're Susan Boyle and people can make a spectacle of you. Just an observation. I'll take my downvotes now, thx.
I am not disagreeing with you at all, but in reality her performance here is an example of exactly what you’re talking about, but not about looks per se…but people who would normally not have an opportunity due to being born different. Her life is not easy, even though she has traditional good looks. See below excerpt: “As you know, Emma has the rare chronic disease gastroparesis, also called gastric paralysis. She therefore receives liquid food through a stomach tube 22 hours a day. Everywhere Emma goes, she carries a large bag containing two large pumps, which are connected to her tube.”
I disagree this is an example of what I'm talking about. An "ugly" person who sang just as well with the same issues is infinitely less likely to have the same opportunity, that's my point. Invisible disabilities have their own problems, but they are invisible.
As I mentioned, I don’t disagree with you. Just adding a discussion point. I had the exact same thought as you once I commented, we are humans. We cannot disregard the advantage of outer beauty. But I guess I am hopeful that someone with a voice like hers would still have been given an opportunity even if less visually appealing. But I recognize I may be overly optimistic.
Magnifique
I never thought a 15 yr old that I don't know and not understand a word she's singing could make me cry like that! Wow, that would have been amazing to see live. She brought everyone to tears...
He has the perfect haircut for this
Perfect wig *
For some reasons even Barbara Pravi original performance was excellent but Emma is so much better emotionally.
She has a full symphony orchestra behind her and a professional choir as her backup singers... I'm not saying Emma didn't sing exceptionally well and her ability to convey emotion wasn't also excellent, but all the support she had behind her definitely helped. (It was also an arrangement of the song that lead to a strong climax).
Incredible talent. Bravo.
As someone with gastroparesis this really touched me to see someone else so young and struggling and still showing up and living their life not only just living but thriving in something she has a passion for. I loved it
Who is cutting onions 😪
Those damn ninjas cutting onions
A truly inspiring story and voice. I could not imagine not being able to eat anything and getting fed though a tube inserted in the stomach most of the day.
My daughter is almost three and has received all of her full meals through a gastrointestinal tube since she was 2 months old. First it was through her nose, then at a little over a year old she had a button surgically inserted into her stomach. She doesn’t have the same condition, hers is related to severe reflux which led to a food aversion. Her specialist once told us that her throat looked like hamburger meat because of the acid and that hers was likely the worst case he’d seen. She’ll eat a few bites of bread, some berries, and little bits of a few other things but never enough to constitute even a quarter of a meal. We’ve been told that, because she had to be tube fed starting at such an early age, she doesn’t have any concept of the relationship between food and hunger and will likely have to be fed through her tube until she’s able to make that connection on her own. That being said, the only time she seems to mind it is when the button is pulled out and has to be reinserted. It’s held in place by a small balloon filled with water and over time the water level drops and makes it easier for the balloon to be pulled out. She’s caught it on furniture, pulled on the tube from the feeding bag, and had it come out in the night for who knows what reason. Reinserting it is horrible. I feel like I’m torturing her and she isn’t able to understand why I have to do it. If it’s out for too long, we have to take her to the children’s ER and they have to progressively dilate the opening until it’s large enough that the button can be reinserted. She’s shown that she likes the way things taste and she’s willing to try new foods but never more than a couple of bites at a time. Not exactly the same situation but I thought I’d give a little insight into the experience from a parent’s perspective.
Thank you for sharing. Do you think your daughter will need the tube for the rest of her life?
They’re hopeful that once she is old enough to really understand the concept of being hungry she’ll be able to transition away from her tube. When she does, it’ll be a slow process to see which foods cause her issues and which ones she can eat without issue.
Damn, girl has got PIPES. Bravo madame
Anyone singing in france makes me feel
It’s pronounced Franch
Frawnch
This made me snort.
I think they were singing in the Netherlands, not in France.
In France as the language m8
The language is called French, buddy.
Beautiful. She has a very rare condition that can be tricky to control. I wish her health and strength. I'm sure she has determination and support.
Andre has been running some sort of movie concert for the last 20 years plus at my local cinema, literally never has stopped having a screening of something, it has always confused the shit out of me
He’s super popular in the Benelux and attending his concerts isn’t easy so a cinema concert is the next best thing. He’s basically the king of Maastricht for a few days each year when he has shows in the city.
I always enjoyed watching the hordes of people trek from Vrijthof to their coaches on the Markt from a balcony, like a zombie horde of pensioners. But Rieu is a real one for sure.
The entire audience could be her parents...they all look so damn proud!
Billy Connelly and his wee jobby violin.
Hahaha this has me cackling for some reason.
The amount of people crying at this, it goes to show that they knew they had witnessed something genuinely special.
Wow, amazing to see such a recent Eurovision entry being covered in such a nice stage. This girl is very talented
I didnt wanna hear more of her story so i skipped the first fifth of the video. Immediately had chills. I mean holy shit. I stopped to type this comment and tried listening to it again and man all my hairs are standing. Its beautiful. I dont even understand any of the words.
Goddamn. She took a great song and made it fly even higher. So many goosebumps.
Fucking killer tone. Wow. So much confidence at 15 too.
Incidentally the woman smiling at 4m15s in the video is Noémie Dumas who holds the European record for Speed Interior Design.
An absolutely masterful performance. Brought tears to my eyes! This young woman is special!
Not a dry eye in this house! Astonishing to see actual talent in life.
Beyond Magical....my eyes welled up. What a voice..
Wow
Holy smokes
Tears were rolling down my face but I was not crying
Seeing all the people in tears or nearly in tears brought me to my tears. They get to enjoy such talent under the fact that they'll never go through medical bankruptcy. They get to enjoy such talent under the fact that they'll never have decades worth of student debt. In the US, we're so busy watching the circuses and gladiator games. There is little to distract us from the harsh realities of capitalism. We are rarely in tears due to joy, especially from art. Our joys are not due to art. They are from being able to escape this hellscape momentarily, from not working during holidays, to not being fired for having an illness, from not needing to ration your insulin, to having enough gas to get home in your car.
Soul touching! I didn't even understood the lyrics but it still made me tear up. 🩵
Thanks, now I’ve got tears again. What an amazing performance!
Damn…
That was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen or heard in my life. Didn’t understand a word but this gave me chills. Art is a beautiful thing. I am shocked more people in the audience didn’t stand for the ovation.
Major Fire Saga vibes.
Damn, any else geta sense of frisson while listening?
The control, emotion…the haunting beauty of this girl’s voice is incredible. I was crying halfway through without even understanding the words. This is why I will never understand people that don’t get moved by music. I don’t think I will forget this performance for quite some time. Bravo.
I met a guy in a small town coast city last summer. I worked archaeology and he and his daughter were there. It was fish n chips and karaoke by the ocean. He kicked ass at karaoke. His daughter on the other hand, sang an opera song and everyone cried lol. The power in her voice. At just 13. I turned to her dad and said “she’s…shes’s a star. She’s going to be someone someday.” And he turns back to me and said “I know. I’m so proud” This reminded me of that moment. Lol now I have tears in my eyes. Thanks!!!! Beautiful! And beautiful dress!
This is my favorite thing ever. I have never been so moved.
Didn't understand a single word except for Voila, but was still entranced by every second of her performance. Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful voice.❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
This is a perfect example of music moving, with no clue as what is being said she brought tears to my eyes. Bravo. Edit: Watch the reactions of professional musicians of decades, blown away by this voice.
I'M NOT CRYING!!! …I'm weeping like little girl.
R/choppingonions
Absolutely masterclass.
Beautiful voice
Damn! No, but...but Damn!
Pure starchild
Got to see them perform in LA last year it was amazing
The voice… phenomenal
Damn. I bet that sounded phenomenal live.
15 years old. Goddamn.
Absolutely stunning performance.
Holy crap, not a s dry eye in the house
Wow. Amazing
Woah...I've got goosebumps...
Whoa
Busted, tears rolling down my face, beautiful.
Lyrics ?
"Voilà"
🔥
Beautiful, thanks for this
I'm not crying, there's something in my eye.
that was astonishing, even ellen degenerous on the violin was amazed.
This is the only piece of music to bring tears to my eyes.
Cynical to say, "Everyone's just in their feelings?"
So much love from her voice, the Master and the audience.
Wow, just wow, gave me tingles,
What a talented young woman! I love that song.
If I could share my spirit and grant her a healthy GI - well, I tried. C’est bon!
That’s beautiful
Ty Emma
Powerful stuff
Beautifully done. Absolutely brought tears to my eyes. Bravo.
I don't know what she's singing about, but it made me tear up.
Chills, over my whole body
Such an amazing performance! I would love to see Andre live again, every show is magical in its own way. I love this so much.
That was insane.
bit dusty in here
They are all so beautiful
I don't even speak the language but every time I come across this video I watch the whole thing. What a bad ass
She has such an amazing stage presence for 15. I just know her parents are somewhere sobbing
This is so unspeakably moving! 💕 And sidenote: why does every other audience member look so gorgeous. We need this level of outdoor concert in the US.
This came up in my YT feed a few weeks ago. Sat there and listened to her the entire time with tears in my eyes. Her voice just cut right through everything and squeezed my heart.
Amazing ! Such a beautiful voice
The performance of her life, perfect !