Yes, the video you posted was very good. I’ve heard a hundred versions like this. There are very good operatic singers out there who can sing this song very well. This was a youth rally at a time that the Catholic Church is trying to be accessible and attract young people. The kids in that audience would have fallen asleep if a singer like this sang it. I’m sure the Pope has heard this song sung by many a great singer. that’s why this was so wonderful...it was a modern take on it geared to a new generation of Catholics. And there’s nothing wrong with that...
and therein lies my problem with you. The absolute SNOBBISHNESS that this is the only way to hear this song. That’s YOUR opinion that she can’t sing. Millions and millions seem to disagree with you, but yet, you’re right and everyone else is wrong. Your condescending remark that Clarkson is amateurish proves my point even more. I’m just thinking you don’t like anything that’s not old fashioned .and you know..that’s ok...but to say someone can’t sing because you don’t like their “style” is immature and a huge pet peeve of mine.
I don’t think that’s the case, Hildy. Enchante isn’t like that, imo.
Maybe you two have a history and I should shut up?
I think Clarkson did ok and it was a youth rally. She was ok and I’m sure some of the kids/teens were thrilled. It wasn’t a great rendition of Ave Maria, imo. I like some of her songs, most, but wasn’t thrilled about her rendition of Ave Maria. Maybe because I’m not used to that version. I also can’t stand most versions of our National Anthem.
My brother’s Pipes and Drum band does a fantastic version of Amazing Grace called Cajun Grace. Not sure many would enjoy that version but I love it.