Opera Singer Reacts to José José (El Triste)

[@ImSandyRubi]

His dad was an opera singer! He actually lost this competition and people were outraged. This was the beginning of his long career.

[@hezu_vt]

3rd place in that event. First place in History

[@ImSandyRubi]

@@hezu_vt you couldn't be more right!

[@IrreverentSOB]

The first and second place winners of that festival are long forgotten and Jose Jose now belongs to eternity !

[@angelica0039]

It wasn't a singing contest, it was a song contest, that's why they call him "Príncipe de la canción".

[@kikokiko9318]

Hey! One last thing don't forget that salsa music also has many beautiful ballads and great singers with beautiful vocals.

[@carl_anderson9315]

That performance and that scenario are almost mythical for a lot of Mexicans and Latin Americans, like The Beatles rooftop concert, so this was not any performance, this was THE place where he became a legend.

[@AngelAzzarraOpera]

It’s super easy to understand why- he’s thrilling

[@Tales0925]

He was great when you were going to a break up!! Just listening to his songs!! Good lord!!!

[@aguacateadosmilpesitos]

I'm not from Mexico, and from what I know, he wasn't that big outside Mexico. It's not just me because I'm young, but my grandparents didn't know much of him, either. Just tought I'd let you know that. He's good tho

[@carl_anderson9315]

Gabriela González Well I don’t know where are you from but he wasn’t the only big Spanish speaking artist in the 70s and 80s but he was very well known, like Juan Gabriel, Camilo Sesto or “El Puma”. Back in the 80s and still in the 90s latin pop stars were very strong in the “Top 10” weekly charts.

[@aguacateadosmilpesitos]

@@carl_anderson9315 yeah, I know, I've heard from all of them, just saying he wasn't that big outside Mexico as he was inside (not many of the artists you mentioned later, either) but yeah, know them, just they didn't resonate as much :)

[@izyco80]

This song was written on a plane as the writer was heading to his mother's funeral.

[@MoniCu92]

Oh man I didn't know that 😞

[@javiernunez821]

Brother ..... not his mom

[@erickmendoza95]

Sister not brother or mom?

[@ManuelGarcia-dy7cp]

Wasn't that "El Reloj" interpeted by many? (My fave is Luis Miguel)

[@my2randomcents]

It was plagiarized tho Many people in mexico know that

[@JuanGarcia-hc1mn]

The Prince of the Song! Frank Sinatra loved this guy and wanted to perform with him. Unfortunately, record labels got in the way. Loved your reaction and anlysis! In Latin America he is regarded as one of the best singers of all time. Check out Amar y querer! It shows his breath control even more and the lyrics of that song are really touching. one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@sebastianrivera1909]

No tenía idea el dato de Sinatra 😮

[@GabbyLaluna]

@@sebastianrivera1909 es por eso que cantó New York, New York en Esp.

[@Toni-qe3ov]

Wowwwww!! 🤝🤲🏻😪 I DIDNT KNOW THAT ! They almost sing 🎤 together 😭😢😭😢😭

[@brenda6667]

Could you imagine what could of happened??😟

[@Xx-cs3pz]

@@sebastianrivera1909 Así fué. Sinatra lo fuéa ver a la frontera y quedó impresionado con su voz. Lo invitó a su fiesta de cumpleaños y José José cantó para el

[@balamsosa7176]

His father was an opera singer who banned popular music from the household, so José José grew up listening only to operatic vocalizers; and that reflects not only on his breathing technique but on his overall singing technique.

[@jamesrawlins735]

Jose also worked a lot with Seth Riggs, who is one of the most famous vocal coaches in the world - Riggs worked with everyone from Michael Jackson and Prince to Sohyang (perhaps Korea's greatest singer) and even Barbara Streisand. Perhaps the greatest influence on him (besides his father) was listening to Johnny Mathis

[@DankLeaf47]

@@jamesrawlins735 damn thats dope I never knew that

[@crispinaguilamoya4142]

Many experts have given their opinions about José José, but you are the best, you have given your opinion step by step and it is clear that you are a critic who does know what she is talking about. A standing ovatión for you.

[@raulg.6643]

His dad a Tenor, his mother a concert pianist...One of Mexico’s greatest singers. R.I.P. Jose Jose 🇲🇽 💥

[@senorbenchang872]

As a Mexican whenever i see a foreigner reacting to jose Jose and loving it and praising his voice it makes me happy to know that music doesn't have barriers at all and can be enjoyed by anyone 🔥🔥🔥

[@alevehrz4314]

He died this past year :( He lost his voice to alcohol. It was tragic. But we loved him anyway. >His songs live on through generations.

[@mosando]

I was in Tlaquepaque eating when I got the notification then I hear "Dios mio" "No puede ser" people in the restaurant getting notifications and then just reacting

[@Luchita10able]

@@mosando 😔😔😔It was a very sad news for all the mexicans!!!

[@craner6871]

i think he lost it, more because of how much he used to sing, and his body just couldn't keep up, just as what "Seré" says :c

[@AmuJaneTV]

There's a biopic telenovela he had the most beautiful voice of Latin America

[@AmuJaneTV]

@@craner6871 alcohol was the main reason why he lost his voice

[@louismestas3677]

I already left my very positive comment about your analysis but I forgot to mention that the camera focused for a moment on a singer in the audience, Marco Antonio Muñiz a wonderful singer in his own right, who appeared to be in awe and almost in shock as he watched and listened to Jose Jose. Thanks again. You are excellent

[@angelvazquezjr699]

I had the Pleasure of attending 4 of his Concerts and to this day can't think of anyone who comes close to his range. A Sad life but a very impacting performer.

[@RubenMendoza420]

Angel Vazquez Jr did you see them when he was in his prime?

[@epdlc2889]

It’s hard seeing others living ur dream 😔

[@AlfredoHernandez-mo5xd]

If you don’t understand the lyrics you’re missing a lot from this piece of art which has a lot of emotions, you can tell he is really connected to the song

[@112477fm]

A singing legend on Latin Americas .I'm 42 and will listen to his music till the day I die. It was an honor to be born in his lifetime . Gracias gran senor maestro de la musica

[@veronicabonilla2659]

This song is a very melancholic song, the lyrics say that he is the "sadden one" so he is singing it as almost a sorrow in his voice, and the interesting part of this specific song/video is that it was an original and was sang for the very first time. In latinoamerica he is known as the prince of the song, the first artist in latinoamerica (as far as i know) to have a whole disk in the number one at the same time, the whole production.....

[@decremadenip1626]

Hello, I have never heard someone sing that well! I have heard music in 5 languages. He is great! God Bless!

[@ignaciobecerra1905]

THE PRINCE!

[@decremadenip1626]

Ignacio Becerra yes sir!

[@kikokiko9318]

Jose Jose is absolutely the best especially in studio records. His ballads are impeccable, I love this guy ,growing up in the 🇩🇴 I heard the best of the of his contemporaries and was a stand out in my young ears.

[@cdeyta10]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rgcuellar]

Is a dramatic song with dramatic lyrics, and he made a perfect interpretation.

[@josemorales5117]

Best mexican singer ever RIP Jose Romulo Sosa (Jose Jose) great analysis Angel thanks!!!

[@lasenoritacometa1977]

This song gives me chills every time I hear it ❤️

[@mariac.304]

One of the best singers of all time. José José is a true artist 👏👏👏

[@kravenschneiderstroheim2594]

José José, el príncipe de la canción romántica. El composito de la letra musical lo dedico o dedica a su madre quien había fallecido.

[@YC1987PE]

Jorge Negrete - Yo Soy Mexicano. Or anything by Jorge Negrete, he is classically trained in Opera but switched to folk Mexican music midway through his career. Would love to hear your take

[@coelihernandez6053]

Hermosa reaccion al principe de la cancion. El mejor cantante de musica romantica de america latina que ha dado mexico para el mundo. Podras reaccionar a mas canciones de el? no te vas arrepentir, porque tiene un gran repertorio que los hiso exitos. Felicidades hermosa👍

[@brendahernandezsjoberg1920]

José José THE greatest latinamerican singer along with Luis Miguel and Juan Gabriel!!!! Frank Sinatra admired him.

[@hezu_vt]

sorry to disagree, but El Principe de la canción was in a another level. Juan Gabriel and Luis MIguel were geniuses, but they didn't reach Jose Jose's greatness.

[@julianherrera5666]

@@hezu_vt Sólo por el hecho de ser compositor Juan Gabriel le parte su madre a Luis Miguel y José José.

[@paulinavillagomez8593]

@@julianherrera5666 lo siento pero si a esas vamos en cuestión de cantautores Camilo Sesto le parte la madre a Juan Gabriel por su excelente potencia de voz y bellísimos versos :)

[@julianherrera5666]

@@paulinavillagomez8593 Primero, estábamos hablando de Juan Gabriel, Luis Miguel y José José. Segundo, eso de "bellísimos versos" es subjetivo. Y para calcular la potencia de la voz habría que hacer un estudio científico de Juan Gabriel y Camilo Sesto, pero a oído (lo cual es erróneo porque igualmente sería subjetivo) se podría decir que ambos tienen una potencia de voz semejante si con potencia nos referimos al alcance y volumen de la voz. Pero si como creo tú te refieres es a qué Camilo Sesto tenía la voz más grave, tienes razón. Pero, cabe resaltar que Juan Gabriel tenía un mayor rango vocal siendo desde un F2 (entrevista Juan Gabriel en España 2001 o 2002) hasta un C#5 (Hermosillo Sonora). Camilo Sesto habiendo escuchado gran parte de sus éxitos en el registro grave estaría empatado con Juan Gabriel (F2, muchas canciones de Camilo) aunque obviamente a Camilo Sesto ese registro le sonaba más potente, en el registro agudo lo más alto que le he escuchado es un A#4 en Vivir así es morir de amor. Todo esto hablando sin pasar al falsetto, sino con la voz plena). Entonces vocalmente refiriéndonos a rango vocal Juan Gabriel le ganaba.

[@kruxez]

@@julianherrera5666 no podrías estar mas equivocado.

[@cachorrodetiger]

He created a master piece with this Roberto Cantoral anthem. (Composer of worldwide covered “El Reloj” BTW). When you combine his singing with the original and powerful message of the lyrics an amazing mix of feelings grows in the audience. Nobody remembers the winner of that festival, everybody remembers this performance until now! Saludos! 😄👊

[@bekydelacaridadtoledogutie1839]

I'm Cuban and I have loved Jose Jose since I was a child. Now as I am one of the millions of Dears of Dimash it seems that the memories of my childhood have made me dream a couple of times with him singing "El triste". I wish Super Dimash sings this song some day in Spanish of course, 'cause is one of my favorites of all times, it could sound perfect in his voice.

[@josealbertosoriano9974]

Thanks for the reaction! Jose Jose was one of the greatest Mexican singers of all time

[@maximusp210]

Woww your breakdown of the song was AMAZING!! the best I’ve seen...and you seem like such a humble and down to earth person 😍😍 You just won a subscriber for lifee

[@josecanseco3718]

Thanks for your reaction and analysis! He is truly a legend in the Spanish speaking world.

[@teresaluz975]

A golden voice. So emotional, I loved it. Keep the videos coming, they're great 😊

[@royoliv8647]

La mejor reacción a esta fabulosa y hermosa canción👍👍

[@zerjiozerjio]

Well done. I watch a lot of videos from voice teachers and yours definitely have their own touch and unique perspective. And your smile is like sunshine

[@AngelAzzarraOpera]

Thank you! 😇

[@marieharris1230]

The end of the performance the crowd went absolutely wild. Frank Sinatra said his voice was the best he’d ever heard.

[@Caronte686]

You need to check lyrics, vibrato is just for sentimental, emotion and dramatic tone, he's always singing about sadness, as if he's going to die by it. He is telling an story, about him dying because she isn't there anymore, in another phrase he is telling "her" that everyone tells him about how sad he looks, and he in his mind answer them "don't they know, everytime he reminisce about her, that's the way he could go thru".

[@joelguerra2539]

Un orgullo MEXICANO. Reacciona LA NAVE DEL OLVIDO de José José. Saludos desde Monterrey nuevo León México.

[@gabrieljimenez1288]

Please react to Juan Gabriel ( Hasta que te conoci ) live from Bellas Artes

[@gimi2395]

Second this!

[@mydjmode]

Such a beautiful live performance!!

[@310]

There's is not alot of technical vocals in the song. You guys like the lyrics more.

[@MrRocko8338]

I agree

[@annamccartney8447]

Juan Gabriel cantaba horrible.

[@100paris]

BEAUTIFUL REACTION!!!

[@Lambda_Ovine]

A lot of the musical choices that he made that you noticed were there to emphasize mood according to the lyrics of the song. I don't know how to express it, it's like you can 'feel' his voice, the sound itself, is 'crying' and 'lamenting' at the same time he expresses sorrow. That's something that made José José special.

[@juanangel6642]

I never looked at it the way you did , but you are 100% correct about color and its use.

[@Alfred8Aguilera]

I can recall several times when me and my drunk homies were attempting to sing along to this legendary tune. Some were too drunk, some were too sad to finish the song. Great memories and absolute highlights from those parties.

[@renec42]

This song was performed live and he won 3rd place, and he sang this song before it was recorded. His father was an opera singer and his mother a pianist, besides the techniques used in his performance, that's half of the magic of this song, the lyrics have the other credit, the words and the way he transmits the sadness of the events make it truly unique and special. The song is often assimilated to the sadness after a break up between two people who were deeply in love, however the composer wrote this song a few days after his mother passed away, so the song has double meaning with reference when you lose a loved one. The composer had a choice between Jose Jose and another female singer to perform this song at the 2nd OTI festival in Viña Del Mar (Chile), luckily Jose Jose got to perform it and this song basically got him started in his long successful career, until it lasted, before he lost his voice due to unknown circumstances, come people say it was due to his abuse of Drugs and Alcohol, some other people say it was due to forcing his vocal cords during his performances. No doubt he is one of Mexico's great singers, sadly he passed away last year. He will be missed but thankfully he left great memories and songs like this one and many more behind so we can enjoy them. I liked your reaction. Try to listen to this song with subtitles.

[@malynn730]

Thx for taking the time to listening to José José may he RIP

[@luisservin3583]

Without a doubt this is the best technical analysis of José José's singing.

[@DimitarBerbatov11]

José José is just pure power and so much passion and tecnique. So much goodness.

[@MrBens72]

His father was a opera singer, His name was José Sosa

[@joahima5945]

Hi Angel, thank you for reacting to this world class performer, José José has been one of the most talented, gifted and beloved singers in latinamerica, please do more of him and Luis Miguel, also you should react to Juan Gabriel

[@mariaestrada8814]

José José is one of my favorite people, love him I sing his songs and I think I know his song... he was so dear to my heart that I was compelled to listens to the lyrics!!!

[@vKAlekhine]

That ending vibrato that you said it's for colour, it's used to simulate sadness and a little of a crying voice. At least it's my opinion, hearing the lyrics along the voice it's really important in order to feel it.

[@evangelinarodrigez5800]

True. His was a wonderful singer. Love His voice. Bravo Jose Jose !!!

[@chrisb.7957]

I love your reactions. You are one of the best and most objectice voice analyst in youtube great work

[@inztincz9653]

Can you react to another one of his songs, called Almohada. You’ll love it.

[@johnnymunoz1729]

YES

[@hugofranco9613]

I prefer Cuidado from 1969

[@lisadooleyfisk253]

What about Lagrimas from the Secretos album? It is from the mid 80s. Everything on that album is my favorite.

[@getsudatensho]

la nave del olvido

[@TheZambombazo]

@@lisadooleyfisk253 my favorite album as well.

[@saldivarosvaldo1627]

Hello Ms Azzarra, you are such a professional, keeps vids coming. Beautiful as always.

[@jordysalas8187]

I love watchin Ángel i love you smile😘

[@jiwanmuktasingh6422]

Great analysis! I grew up listening to him and so far your analysis and comments are spot on! Love you 😘

[@quemice]

You are absolutely right, he does those kind of "movements" with his voice to add color, it'll make sense to you if you add lyrics to the song, it is all about adding meaning to a specific part of the song.

[@ashleydame4841]

You are golden! Every point is spot on.

[@hohhot56inner3]

Thank you for teaching me the techniques that singers have the we people don’t know about it wow

[@valeriamoreno8317]

Angel, I need to say this. Of all the vocal coach and singers I have seen reacting in KZbin, you are the one that have the best Spanish pronunciation. The names of songs and artist sound right, even with the accent (normal!). Thank you for making that effort.

[@OculistaMD]

Undoubtly heritage and gifted. One of the best Voices in the World :-)

[@TheJulior1983]

This is sooooo good. Might be the best performance I’ve ever seen.

[@markorocka1422]

Hola amiguita gracias por reacionar a jose jose

[@jerrymendez6379]

It is really a pride for me to analyze and react to one of the musical glories of my country Mexico and Latin America as well.Thank you very much really. I love your channel and I love you How nice to hear you talk about the great José José Thank you very much again. 👍😎🇲🇽

[@carlaauri8461]

I enjoy your knowledge and the way you most of the time deliver it right after the video evidence, HOWEVER, how could anyone cut up a masterpiece? Music is the most beautiful instrument of time. Let it be!!!

[@zacariasreal9780]

I like ur reactions and I think I learn alot of from u and help me to understand how difficult or hard to be an artist . Good job and keep doing this you are really good on this.

[@titobenitez2988]

El Más grande el único el Gran Jose Jose , ,inigualable ,,,,,, está todo Dicho. ,,,

[@jaimegoicoechea7605]

He got third place in this contest! yet an universal song!

[@josepalomo6249]

Hells yes,!!! Real music

[@rominarojascorrea5848]

Hi, thank you for reacting to Jose Jose. I like that you pause the video and sing a little becuase you explain what hi is doing and we can hear tha specific section. Ususally when I listen to the songs I do not notice all these details, so thank you for pointing them and explaining.

[@josafatayup4050]

José José por siempre yo lo escucho desde la primaria y tengo 15 años .. ❤️

[@raffaojeda]

Thank you for your reaction to Jose's performances of his life

[@hezu_vt]

dude, you need to understand the lyrics, otherwise you're missing the poetic value of the song

[@IDNHANTU2day]

Her whole thing is when a vibrato happens and stops, Do we need anyone to tell us this? And do we need to be told that his style of singing is not perfect? His breath support? Give me a break! This guy will runs circle around this lady critiquing.

[@EnricoBM]

IDNHANTU2day I enjoyed it very much.

[@edgarescamilla2679]

That's why it's a reaction. Also, it's part of KZbin rules.

[@jj-bp3fr]

It would help if she understands the language and why he stops and elongates certain vowels, not to mention body and head expressions. Does she know Spanish?

[@saharajvs]

She’s analyzing voice technic, not writing or meaning of the lyrics...

[@gimi2395]

Most people in Mexico and Latinamerica regard this man as the Mexican Frank Sinatra. He passed away in September 2019. Lovely voice and a true master of his skill. Can you react to Juan Gabriel's Hasta que te Conoci (Bellas Artes en Vivo version) or "Amor Eterno" (Bellas Artes en Vivo version). That guy is another titan of mexican music. He is not only a singer but composer as well. I believe he composed some of Jose Jose's songs and composed at least 1000 songs.

[@louisgabrielle2154]

I'm sorry to tell you but not even Frank Sinatra had Jose Jose voice. Frank Sinatra had an ok voice but Jose Jose and Luis Miguel voices are from another planet. Let's not forget about Juan Gabriel, Camilo sesto, Julio Iglesias, Emanuel and much more.

[@gimi2395]

@@louisgabrielle2154 respectfully, I said regard not sang like Frank Sinatra. Yes juanga is amazing too as mentioned.

[@RogueReplicant]

Amar y Querer, José José's masterpiece

[@AlexSaulOchoa]

excelente tu reaccion y comentarios a esta cancion muchas gracias

[@Nemobread]

His son that was once neglected now has the same voice it’s amazing

[@erictalaveramartinez4160]

Thanks for your reaction: it was entertaining and informative.

[@tizcoloko]

When he sings my souls chills, we mexicans love music, singers and specially love.

[@borisyudin1966]

DIMASH!!! In my opinion he is not only the best singer/performer in the world, but will go down in history as the greatest Ever!

[@angeliuxdavila223]

I love José José.. Since I was a little girl I loved his music and his voice.. Pleaae check the song "Preso", it's a beautiful song. ❤

[@regularguychannel2967]

Big thing missing from the review is noting the passion he adds by the way he sings.

[@victoriatrevino2429]

The best voice ever to have come out of Mexico!!!! No one even comes close!!!!!!

[@juanmasa3020]

javier solis and jorge negrete say hello

[@juanmasa3020]

people say frank sinatra wanted to sing with jose jose,well,that same frank sintara idolized mexican singer javier solis

[@microwaevy]

Wonderful video, thank you. I'm no longer a music student but I loved your analysis on the Luis Miguel La Incondicional video and saw this on the sidebar. Had to sub, about a quarter through this video because your breakdown is very riveting and engaging. This is one of my favorite performances of all time and seeing why you think it's good explained in such an easy to understand way is incredibly satisfying. Bless you

[@TheCHF92]

He was acting and singing, so beautiful.

[@spmfresita8812]

He is singing that way cause months before his mom passed that's why.. saludos from mexico

[@alondracamacho8776]

He was a fantastic guy!! May he Rest In Peace ❤️

[@juangallo5755]

Una leccion de canto para todos los cantantes del mundo un maestro lo mas grande

[@claudiajauregui7072]

Thank you, I always enjoy your reactions! José José was an amazing Mexican singer! I’ll be waiting for the next one, Dimash would be great! Thanks Angel!

[@claudiacruz2323]

Great reaction to a great singer!

[@jay-arcorpoz9112]

Always luv ur reactions angel Hello 🤗🤗🤗🤗 From Phillipines

[@julioamontalvo2754]

Jose jose daddy was an opera singer!! Unfortunately we lost him last year 🥺 amazing singer🇲🇽

[@orinoco500]

Thank you you are one they best criticism of this song you know what you are talking about

[@LeonXfilm]

You are lovely. Thanks for the reaction

[@cynn9131]

I'm 20 mexican girl... and I cry everytime I hear that song and other from José José's voice... (Like "Mi niña", "Amar y querer", "Vamos a darnos tiempo"). I feel so sorry for how my generation treats reggaeton "singers" like gods and discards precious voices as José José's. Thanx a lot for you reaction.

[@geraramirezpuente]

Jose jose can hold the breath the entire song!

[@Antonio-pr1fj]

Nice reaction and i like how you Analyzes his talent, greetings from perú.

[@3rdeye941]

RIP to a LEGEND !!!!

[@elrincondej5321]

Vivaa mexicoo🇲🇽

[@ramonmalfavon3254]

Me encanta 😍

[@Phrophesy]

You have a fantastic sweet voice.

[@beatrizparra673]

Thank you for your reaction Angel! Another good song by him is Del Altar a la Tumba . I hope that you can react to it.