A most heavenly blend! Vocal Coach Reacts & Analyzes Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile

[@chrisliepe]

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[@daraluz75012]

Please Chris, Listen to Gabriel Henrique's version. He sings both voices. Thanks. He published on November 13th.

[@chilly6470]

The first proper song that truly deserves to be in the charts in years.

[@eliasringquist]

Amen 🙏

[@michaeldeanthony6593]

after Leave the Door Open?

[@MalachiWilliams]

I wouldn't say the first in years, but defo more worthy than the large majority of music in the charts

[@cracksomori6904]

i must say 2023 and the first half of 2024 were shit

[@cherriezontop567]

Bruno killed it once again💯🔥

[@a.ran_blvd]

The thing with Lady Gaga is that she instantly develops an insane and convincing chemistry with whoever male leads. And her voice fits any genre. She is an artistic chameleon!

[@edgaralbiter4733]

❤❤And thats why she is Mother Monster, put your paws up Little Monsters ❤❤

[@jimuelmasangcay]

This! I swear this is why I have loved her since forever!🤩

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

She's pure art. 🌹

[@kufrewilson2625]

i saw this exact comment under another video😂

[@DJKuroh]

She really has overflowing charisma without singing a note. Your eye is just drawn to her.

[@nigelyorkshiremanwadeley6263]

If this doesn't win song of the year, duet of the year, video of the year, best vocal performance of the year, best production, then the music industry is f**ked...

[@msanne57]

I totally agree, this song is amazing I love ❤️ these singers are legends so glad the world sees and hears them

[@cmz2606]

Totally!! This song is multi genre, multi generational and just pure musical goodness exhibiting sheer talent of 2 of the greatest singers ever

[@oswaldolandero]

Best comment so far 👏 they deserve to win every award

[@dn52-gt5xi]

Was this song enhanced by music industry technology ?

[@hannahpayton5651]

I completely agree this song is ..... spell binding ❤

[@dan5072]

Gaga and Bruno did NOT disappoint

[@SilkSonic-c9z]

Stefanie and Peter did not disappoint

[@littlepewpew001]

This is a classic that will be played for years to come

[@kiddkennybarot]

it's so refreshing when artists come back strong and stay true to their sound without trying to chase the current trends

[@faysalabrar5715]

Man this comment really represent the truth ❤

[@sorasora7671]

whats crazy is when he do upbeat songs, its still so f*cking good, i love this guy

[@Jude74]

Exactly!!!!❤❤

[@Wiley_Coyote]

She definitely went back and rerecorded singing the ciggy part so that it sounded like she had a cigarette. It sounds nuts... but she CLEARLY did it.

[@tofubaggins]

Yes!!! I was waiting for someone to say this!

[@johannaguerrero1790]

​@@tofubaggins I love it! So so fun

[@marky77777]

Ty yes

[@GiaNescio]

That's theater training. You can practice singing with something on your lip. The smoke can be fake water vapor. Movie magic!

[@meriwoo7382]

@@GiaNescio that's not what they're talking about tho

[@thunderninja1547]

we all missed bruno mars so much 😩 he takes forever to make new music but its such a heavenly treat when he does

[@cardboardhomesInc]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JohanDaza21]

Gaga is a great vocalist, a true artist. A wonderful duo.

[@anniezion]

I think Bruno is the star here, amazing voice and such a lovely personality, Gaga is of course fantastic as well. It's actually a great match musically.

[@squidly1369]

Bruno better by the way

[@zavillion893]

​@@squidly1369Why put them against each other? Both are amazing artists

[@squidly1369]

@@zavillion893 the hell u mean putting against each other , bruno is literally an all time great and best of this generation

[@zavillion893]

@@squidly1369 Thats your opinion. Theres no reason to say one is way better then the other wven you xan appreciate both

[@donchey51]

the greatest duet in decades, absolutely stunning

[@patortiz7051]

Love Mar's not a fan of her's

[@burningknuckle26]

This is real music. A complete well made song. Haven't heard one in a long while. Bruno Mars is a true legend with the perfect voice.

[@gregoryvanniekerk1683]

This is totally sublime! I’m 62 years old & have so many favourites but this is groundbreaking & definitely one of the best songs to come out in the past decade !

[@walangkwentangtrader5379]

You don't like shallow? Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper performed it well in the Oscars and it was 5 years ago.

[@alanmilo9742]

LG can sing anything. To sing with Bruno, Metallica, Tony Bennett, Ariana grande, Bradley cooper, Florence Welch, and Beyoncé really proves that she’s probably one of the most versatile vocalists in music.

[@Oherdom]

And let’s not forget the ROLLING STONES🥰😍

[@michaelcosta-zx5up]

Don’t forget the Rolling Stones and Elton John, powerhouses in the business

[@Brandon-yr3nj]

Her sound of music performance at the Oscars is the most vocally impressive thing she’s done

[@Quawanaful]

💯

[@marilyn48ful]

It’s because she sings better than all of them put together. Ha! Ha!

[@HenryHidalgo]

"Die with a Smile" is, without a doubt, one of the most refreshing and balanced songs I’ve heard in my 48 years of existence.

[@novacorps2468]

If you're 48, than youll remember that there hasn't been a great duet like this since "Endless Love" by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.

[@HenryHidalgo]

@@novacorps2468 Absolutely! "Endless Love" is definitely a timeless classic, and you're right. Great duets like that don't come around often.

[@Vee_nazzWashington]

Most of the time I hate reactors who keeps repeating each part but when it comes to this I like those reactors repeating each part of this song 😂

[@aeri_taylors-version]

it’s because dude knows what he’s talking about and how to explain it properly. that’s why I also like it when a reactor is more specific (in this case a vocal coach, or others like a video editor reacting to a cool music video, or maybe a dancer reacting to the dance)

[@johannaguerrero1790]

Same, and then it's helpful with the replay to hear what they explained

[@mai26n]

Because the song is sooo good that each part is okay to be repeated over and over again

[@chiizuu752]

Well, watching people react with zero knowledge in music can get boring quickly

[@ryandodd952]

Chris for vocals, Jon for production, they are experts in their fields. Most songs are worthy of this because good songs are layered perfectly, but agreed a lot of reactors don’t know crap about music…they just know it tickles their ears the right way

[@FreddieFreethinking]

This is the song of the year 2024. Thank me later 😁🙌

[@janwillemplug]

Totally agree ❤

[@ashleywainwright5811]

Thank ME later❤

[@burcopresents]

Espresso and birds of a feather are good competition but yeah, Bruno Mars might be too legendary for both Billie and Sabrina.

[@MacrisMaQ]

Really hope it's thrown somewhere in Joker 2, just to get a shot for an Oscar. A solid contender.

[@kkmabelle3471]

Yessss

[@Legxendcruxh100]

Love how he went straight to the point and explained everything, he knows what he is doing. Usually i can’t stand when people repeat often in reactions but this is an exception!

[@idk8424]

I cannot WAIT to see this performed at the Grammys!!❤

[@clarissamendoza8322]

Same. This is exciting for sure. Too bad Bruno didnt release Put On A Smile. That would have cemented him in one of the best moments in Grammy's, probably rivaling MJ's performance (forgot the song). I was already imagining Babyface on the piano for Put On A Smile. Oh Well. I hope he sings that song on Live TV someday too.

[@DavidKeith-f9b]

This has to be a modern classic and the best crafted song of 2024 .

[@TT-tp9hw]

What an amazing reaction to a timeless classic of a song. Gaga’s unexpected run to enter the song always gets me and their voices blend so well

[@caroliamurri3872]

Me too! That soft run is everything!!!❤

[@imac955]

Bruno Mars never fails, it's insane. I already KNOW the album is gonna be a Classic ✅

[@Juanthemtg]

I’m listening to it the second it comes out

[@imac955]

@@Juanthemtg same ✅

[@GrooveYouVerse]

I heard it's not going to be in either of their albums. That it's just a single they duet'ed.

[@tobstobs950]

what album?

[@anniezion]

Absolutely love Bruno Mars. I had actually not heard that much about him a couple of years ago, then he was interviewed on a show here in Sweden and I was floored by his laid back & funny personality. He's an amazing musician.

[@DustinKenney-b5k]

This is what happens when two perennial musical students pair up. Their tonal quality is almost like a yin and yang. He leans toward more aspirate and she leans toward more chord closure. They also use their vocal fry similarly. But their blend is beautiful. And the play between minor and major chords really tugs at the heartstrings. It also has that brill building wall of sound feel in the production. Literally no other two artists could have pulled this off. This won’t trend on tik tok but it should to teach these kinds on that platform how to construct a perfect pop song.

[@jayen5751]

the best pop song ive heard in the last decade to be honest. Gave me goosebumps

[@shireenkirana5630]

Bruno's songs always have nuance. Make you imagine a story behind.

[@upsych1042]

This!!!! It's also the reason why it's hard to cover his songs. You can maybe hit the high notes but the delivery and technique to convey the emotional depth and impact of the song will always fall short.

[@lookhowshegobbledthat]

I never liked his first album... but with his second album he definitely stepped into his retro pastiche bag. He studies the greats, definitely. And so does Gaga.

[@squidly1369]

​@lookhowshegobbledthat. U didn't like do woops hooligans wtf 😭

[@lookhowshegobbledthat]

@@squidly1369 No. Triggered?

[@tiaravenesa]

I commented this in the actual music video, but gosh this is so 2010s IN A GOOD WAY and they both seems to be enjoying the project so much... oh simpler times....

[@oreochocolate_lavacake9960]

Or late 2000s Toni Braxton and Babyface type of duets back in those days

[@lookhowshegobbledthat]

This gives classic '70s duets the house down boots. '10s was too much EDM and trap hip hop for me.

[@tinjadog]

Everyone is talking about the magnificent vocals, which are amazing, but what really kills me are the lyrics which have me SOBBING!!😭 😭😭

[@tonivertucci2604]

Close to sobbing

[@MetalGearFx7]

That's real music right here!! I was missing songs like this one

[@TonyG-gk7qr]

I bet Lady Gaga re-recorded her section just for the video. It does sound like she sings with a cigarette and it’s NOT on the audio version 😂

[@ceasarsalad2055]

Yea I think so too. Just for the theatrics 🤣

[@madleykool8968]

Absolutely sure she did

[@luizad2277]

Yes, she did

[@angelicanicolemusic]

IM SO GLAD YOU CAUGHT THAT MINOR NOTE AND MAJOR NOTE RIGHT BEFORE THE HOOK!!!!! That note made me scream

[@lynnern57]

IKR???!!!! I’ve watch so many reaction videos to this video and I’ve only seen 2 people mention it!!

[@ramotcontrol]

I love how giddy he got, it was the same reaction I had when I first heard it! Too bad so many people keep missing it in their reaction videos!

[@cathysnider8717]

Beautiful performance. Awesome analysis. The highlight for me was… “They take their work seriously but when it comes to their presentation they have fun… they are free… confident not arrogant.” Yes, you feel it. You see it and it draws you in. Every video you do speaks to the vocal student in me in different and specific ways. Thank you again Chris 🙏🥰

[@RizqiPutraUtama]

Also each of the facial expressions in the video is very detailed! Not only music wise! the fun look really is a serious work! so gooood!

[@FishingSGsWild]

Bruno's middle name is *PERFECTION* from Earth to Mars.

[@L0RDLUK]

2 artists I don't really listen to very often but this song is a damn treat.

[@rowskirowski8958]

I am a metalhead. But Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga are major reasons I'm not JUST a metalhead. With Lady Gaga's range and dynamic expression, and Bruno Mars' stylistic experimentation with his music as well as smooth yet powerful vocals, this collab is just a complete masterpiece, and anyone not wanting to listen because it's "not their genre" is really missing out on something great!

[@rosariolarion9319]

Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga’s musicality chemistry is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Their ranges as duos is really fire 🔥. I’m just dying of full joyfulness in my heart. I do love your reactions so good and sincere, full of soul.

[@mommasoto]

A masterpiece. Totally took me back to the 70's in the best way.

[@anniezion]

Right. Gotta love the seventies sound!

[@deanos1966]

This has the potential to be one of the greatest love songs ever!

[@davewallace9048]

This song gives me chills every every time I play it.. Amazing!

[@ColeenZwaan-ig1pn]

SONG OF THE YEAR THANK YOU BRUNO MARS

[@brendajollymore4229]

What makes this song so great is not only their voices, which are real, but the instrumental arrangements are amazing and could stand alone. See you at the Oscars.

[@jo_ni_kay]

Best reaction to this music video. Love how you explain the intricacies of good vocal production.

[@christopherone1]

most heavenly, indeed. so breath-takingly beautiful.

[@joefreer9834]

This song is a masterpiece in writing, vocal performance and production! Amazing!

[@kellymims2542]

Literally has me in a chokehold! This song is a true love ballad. I've listened on repeat all day and today is the first time I have heard it. I have cried all day listening to this. It's beautiful.

[@annetteangelone3903]

This song instantly took me back to the early 70's as a 12 yr old girl with hints of the Carpenters harmonizing and and mix of minor and major keys. Wow, what a song. It made me tear up at the end!! ❤❤❤

[@OK85]

love that you literally went into it with no intro. this song was fucking amazing

[@elvirayve]

Agree!

[@patriciaanndemello4652]

Bruno Mars has been performing professionally in Hawaii since he was 4 years old. His uncles are famous for their vocal group Society of Seven that performed in Waikiki forever. They would pop Bruno on stage and he did Elvis songs. Lady Gaga is epic as usual.

[@LisaRobinson0725]

I cannot stop listening to Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga's song, Die With A Smile. Beautiful song, indeed.

[@jdb6026]

Bruno Mars' placement shifts are FUCKING heavenly.

[@Ms1Brownchocolate]

You can tell that Bruno Mars studied Michael Jackson’s gritty singing style growing up because you can hear it in his screams.

[@stephanierea4921]

Just absolutely love this ❤️❤️❤️

[@telugoe]

Literally two musical geniuses together. I was not expecting that but it was incredibly delivered.

[@heidibaltom8138]

Two of the best singers and it didnt dissapoint. Absolutely beautiful

[@saraholly7633]

I absolutely love this song,it's insanely good I didn't realise we needed this collab but we 100% did!! I've listened to it everyday more than twice. I even love gaga's dancing it's my favourite part..

[@shaycassidy3893]

me too！！！！

[@teresarobinson8050]

What an amazing song! This is a beautiful song. Bruno and Lady G are magnificent musicians. It’s real music!

[@324cmac]

I couldn't believe that Rolling Stone magazine didn't put Bruno on its list of the 200 best singers.

[@estrellariverasilverman9795]

They're jealous of Bruno

[@George-e2z]

Well it is rolling stone after all

[@Vee_nazzWashington]

Him and Celine Dion always go through some kind of discrimination, RS, Billboard both put them away or way too below their rightful positions in their rankings on artists/musicians

[@nellydomingo4609]

BEST CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC PERFORMANCE,CREATED BY 2 GREAT VOCALISTS SOULS,GREAT PRESENTATION OF THE YEAR.

[@eliasringquist]

Actually one of the best songs in a while…. 🩵🤍

[@caroliamurri3872]

So happy that Bruno is back. He is a major creative!! Everything about this song is perfection! Duo w GaGa is brilliant!! ❤❤❤

[@rockymolano7752]

the first time I heard this song I fell in love with it at once , it will be number 1 in the charts in the coming days

[@trollingisasport]

This song gives me legitimate goosebumps.

[@chijiokengobili2056]

Profound analysis. The best I have seen and known so far.

[@silverlining1468]

I love that your reaction is so genuinely mesmerised to the goosebumps parts 😄 coz what's what I exactly felt just as a regular listener as I replayed this over and over. What a beautiful masterpiece.

[@Shirley-w8k]

6:57 the “OH” 😂 Yes, it gave me goosebumps, too

[@gin40]

😂

[@ajabilo8422]

OH!!! 💦 sorry. 😂

[@Frey_TRO]

The Lyrics, The Melody, The Notes and The Chemistry all fit together perfectly on this one. This song goes one of the hardest I've ever heard🔥

[@mrs.m.pennycuick7876]

WOW! OMG! Lyrics are unbelievable heart-wrenching!

[@Tai_SYNF]

Bruno could easily be a rock vocalist, his controlled grit/distortion in his voice is always satisfying to hear

[@MonkeyLuffy-e7j]

I'm actually holding out hope that his next album will be leaning rock

[@danielsiminski5878]

This was pure ART! Something we haven't seen or heard in DECADES! ❤❤❤❤

[@lindaroach1]

Yes that’s what I love about Bruno he’s always having fun.

[@cms-pacnw3315]

Fantastic reaction and analysis. I love listening to a vocal expert and teacher go deeper into Bruno Mars' singing ability and vocal technique. He is so unique in his tone and style. Of course, Gaga is a powerhouse and they blended together so so well. I'm glad I found your channel. (Liked and subscribed) ☺

[@musk56]

they were just being themselves...soooo beautiful! Gives me goosbumps every time!

[@soundofnellody262]

When I read comments on older songs like "They don't make music like this anymore".... I will point them to this song (and some others). Yes, they still make good music nowadays. You just need to find it. But that was always like that in every decade.

[@cliffordannan1622]

Bruno is a legend 🙌🏻

[@moonbeam-x1j]

10:01 I got chills when you explained how the lyrics are getting more intimate but their pitches are becoming further apart. The contrast between the lyrics and the music are so meaningful it's absolutely beautiful

[@venturewithluis7113]

By far the best reaction I’ve seen. Very thorough. Loved it!

[@graemepenton5851]

Whatever genre you're in to there's no denying this is first class

[@randybriggs8572]

Chris incredible analysis! Your enthusiasm and intense affection for this great Bruno Gaga masterpiece is addicting. I keep having to watch it again and again. I love this song.

[@BradCornock]

The best part of this video is Chris' excitement. Like a kid that just got a new puppy. Thank you Chris, you are always a treat!

[@doreenvitti7896]

Love your reaction. Bruno is always amazing

[@TinaPedersen74]

Great reaction🤩Bruno is an absolute perfectionist and so creative, that is why he takes his time in making music. He also co directed the video😍

[@anniezion]

Agree, he's👌

[@cletusmcyeetus5975]

Always love it when reactors lose their shit at the unexpected major key shift Exactly my reaction too the first time I heard it!

[@tuddasgrl]

Same here. I replayed that part of the song so many times! Love that modulation.

[@glennmathisen2537]

That minor to major flip was insane! Loved this

[@justinwoods2757]

Bruno's use of dynamics through power and grit is so rare in a mainstream artist. Your analysis of this track is the best ive seen :)

[@Puppydoer]

Never enjoyed any analysis of a song like this one. You are good Chris...much love❤🇿🇦

[@levaulafaafuata7064]

Bruno is a perfectionist. With that much confidence there's no room for insecurities. It's how he envisions it. Awesome composition. The collaboration, just beautiful.

[@Myway165]

The vocal coach through ...,,very passionate ❤

[@gdmya]

Lady Gaga is literally one of if not the best Fem Artists of today, the way she can just insantly synergize with multiple male leads instantly and the way she's so powerful with it at the same time blows me away

[@winstonbell2365]

I just need to confirm this song is going to be one of the very best of All time.

[@Hyu938]

He's up there with freddy and mj perfectionist type of work ethics.

[@tjblackmore7863]

I think this is Bruno's best song ever. It's iconic

[@Barnaby150]

Such an intelligent reaction and dissection, you’re awesome! Thank you!

[@nellydomingo4609]

THE CLOSENESS AND THE INTIMATE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THEM, IN THIS SONG ARE SO STUNNING, THE WAY THEY PRESENT THEIR CHEMISTRY IN SINGING. BEST EVER DUET IN CENTURY.

[@thedillinger2609]

That was the best 18 minutes of my life ❤

[@davidfrania8990]

This is a great reaction! I read this somewhere else, so take it for what it is, but apparently LG went back into the studio to re-record the part where she has the cigarette in her mouth, by having an actual cigarette in her mouth so that it would sound more authentic. If this is true, and it completely sounds to me like something she would do, that's exactly the kind of authenticity I expect from her. The professionalism of these two together is really astounding. And it looks like they were actually enjoying themselves too!

[@nickvrsnm]

She did, that was confirmed, only she would commit that much to authenticity 🙈🤣🤣

[@HeyYouFlex]

​@@nickvrsnm Do you know where you guys read this about Gaga re-recording and can send the source please? Trying to settle a debate with a friend and I can't find the mention or article anywhere lol

[@KainZC]

Yes i think we all heard that part gaga singing with a cigarette in her mouth in sync with the video, thats such a power move and it's fun😂

[@emilydoll6824]

The combination of the tempo, lyrics, note choices, precise and intentional vocal performances (on the part of both artists) feels so melancholy, which really grips and draws me in. Finally a song with real singing!

[@carrieo102]

I agree. They are both having fun. Bruno’s music takes me to a happy place with each and every song. I’m having fun along with him and that’s why I love his music. Great job breaking this duet down. Loved it 🥰

[@elisadiclaudio83]

I knew there was a reason the first time I heard this i was totally all in and totally captivated hairs stand up and chills up my spine so powerfully affected my soul angels singing!!!

[@marseamarquis9111]

Bruno is truly one of the musical masters of this decade, bringing so much mastery and natural elegance to everything he does. He's full of rhythm, class, funk and straight up TALENT. He is a master viber! Truly! An impeccable artist. And dude can DANCE. Not to mention hes funny as F$%k! And FINE! I love me some Bruno! Doing this song with Lady Gaga, another 🎯 ! Excellence!

[@aidalopez5130]

Agree 100% with you, I have to hear this song 3 or more time during the day, when I am driving it is a must, windows open, air in my face, singing...and the world change for me