Avril Lavigne- THEN vs NOW (SAME SONG)

[@rw9707]

She has more control over her vocals now but the energy and the rawness in the first album is something.

[@andersoncardoso8722]

Exactly

[@ark2550]

Exactly, like taylor swift when she make her new version of love story and you belong with me, the control is there but the energy and rawness gone🥺

[@sarzkysaix]

prolly because those long time ago angst and cries were both raw and real those days..

[@yatchichong]

I couldn't agree more on this...the energy is just different, maybe the first one sounds more genuine and reckless (kind of).

[@kayleelizana8648]

exactly.

[@sunnysteph_o]

Avril’s high notes in the recent “I’m With You” performance are STUNNING

[@AxxLAfriku]

I have a big... BIG... BIIIIGGGGG... muscles!!! HAHAHA!!! What did you think I was going for? That's so D1RTY of you! GAGAGAGA!!! I am the funniest KZbinr ever! Maybe that's the reason why I have TWO (!!!) HANDSOME (!) GIRLFRIENDS. Thanks for being alive, dear ste

[@hermetickitten]

She has so much more confidence and control now. In 2002, she had out of the world charisma and stamina, less vocal control… I love every stage she’s ever been in.

[@Seraphima249]

Absolutely agree! She's one hell of a person

[@luisrsm1]

@@Seraphima249 She used to Sing lot better, are you drunk? Kkkkk

[@reefnordeste568]

@@luisrsm1 no she didnt. she sings better now 100%. the technic is more healthy and the belts is more easy and high. the control now is awesome. before she has a lot of passion, but not a lot technic.

[@HK-gm8pe]

obviously she has been on stage now over 20 years, Iwith experience comes confiedence :)

[@luke5029]

lol better vocal voice controls within the music industry

[@viertel-tschechin1561]

That 2021 version of "I'm with you"... I got goosebumps

[@murillocosta3049]

It's interesting that Avril had the reverse effect. Most singers, as they age, start having that "old" sounding voice but Avril in the early days had a more mature voice and as time went by, her voice got more "young, sweet" as of a teenager!

[@lovelyy6491]

i think teenage girls who sing rock songs tend to try to have a more matured voice but as they get to know more about their own voices they realize they've been unconsciously forcing (kinda) rougher vocals. i used to sing more like that when i was younger, i know Hayley Williams too on Paramore's first album. i might be wrong but it's what i've observed

[@teafan961]

I think she try to be a barbe girl (on my opiniom) so the voice should be "young and sweet". Britney had the same way.

[@matthewangelides220]

She’s placing her vowels more “forward” and I imagine it’s easier on her voice

[@pabloescobar6415]

Because its not the same person

[@deedferreira4211]

@@pabloescobar6415 not you reviving the "she's dead" theory

[@BradyRanger]

The “Now” version of I’m With You nearly brought me to tears. She’s still got it, and then some.

[@19ripped]

Holy shit! Tears to mine as well

[@cssc0418]

Same here as well

[@SeventhheavenDK]

I prefer the old one.

[@Yosoydom]

I loved her 2002 vocals. Her and Hayley both had that tough girl tomboy thing going on and I’ve always lived for it. But I do appreciate that now that they’re in their 30’s they’re moving on from it and changing/aging. I’m 24 so I’m lowkey “caught in the middle”

[@buithanhlam3726]

But Hayley's voice is getting darker and deeper, while Avril's is brighter and lighter 😂

[@theboricuaboy]

@@buithanhlam3726 she had vocal training! it made her voice higher!

[@echo8630]

She learned how to sing more in key lol

[@juniorsutereo]

Avril Lavigne has become a much better singer over the years.... She use to be out of key a lot in the beginning.

[@liska7872]

Listen to flames with modsun tho, 2000s vibes back believe me:))

[@NatalieHolmes]

soo impressed by how her voice has gained even more strength over time. That she can still nail those songs she wrote almost 20 years ago is very impressive! Much kudos Avril

[@axlismypuppy]

Honestly, when working on a voice properly the voice should get better with age as opposed to worse (up to a certain age). She's technically at an age where her voice should be at it's prime (my opinion as a voice teacher)

[@obeseembryo6172]

I think her best phase was in her mid 20s. A lot of her notes now have high larynx, are a bit strained, and a lot less weight in them than she used to have. For example, in I'm with you at about 2010-2015, the note had a lot more weight and tone, while now its thinner and more strained. The same applies to songs like when your gone as she can't really put as much weight in her voice as she did back then, so I personally disagree with the idea that her voice is stronger because there was definitely a phase where she could sing louder, higher, and more effortlessly.

[@sutherlandbrook3205]

@@obeseembryo6172 ...well, she was stuck in bed with lyme dieseise for two years.... same happened to shania twain, but it seriously affected shania's voice negatively.

[@obeseembryo6172]

@@sutherlandbrook3205 yea thats why I think her voice is in recovery. Im not too sure about how lyme disease affects singing but I know for a fact it effects your energy which definitely would weaken the amount of weight she can put in her voice.

[@oblomovhans1659]

@@obeseembryo6172 Hi, it's thinner in 2021's "I'm with you" live because her original highest not for the song was D5, in 2021 she sings a E5 which of course is thinner and she uses more mixed voice, basically less air pushed against thinner folds (requiring less pressure to vibrate), which I think it's the main point where her technique improved. It's reasonable to prefer a lower version as it can sound warmer. One might find more technique less expressive, but it depends on how it's used and if technique is at expression's service it doesn't have to happen. As for the higher larynx, well especially for lower voices it's not taboo to safely raise the larynx to resonate higher notes more and emphasize higher frequencies, though twang is the main resource for that. The hooty yet warm classical sound of operatic singers is due do the lower larynx, it sounds great but for these songs it might not be the best.

[@arimart625]

Her voice now is absolutely amazing. Her ease is fantastic. She took very good care of her voice!

[@xy-xm8zq]

Its called autotune mate!

[@thesandman918]

@@xy-xm8zq yeah man, can't autotune her hitting those highs live like that.

[@lhoffman630]

@@thesandman918 I'm not saying she is, but a live mic can absolutely be autotuned.

[@queen_minnieme8321]

@@lhoffman630 no it can’t help u reach high notes. U are no singer are u?

[@lhoffman630]

@@queen_minnieme8321 he didn't say "reach" the high notes, he said "hit" them. If she can get up in the neighborhood but is pitchy or slightly offkey, a live mic can be autotuned to correct. Obviously, no, it isn't going to change the note you're singing by an octave but there's a difference between getting your voice that high and hitting the note. And I'm not even saying that autotune was used, just correcting the notion that autotuning a live singer isn't a thing. Relax.

[@tohrmentrixabyss1713]

I've had a crush on Avril for damn near 2 decades... Still going strong!

[@2707198727071987]

Didn t we all 😅

[@xyphoidprocess]

Don't we all? Don't we all?... She improved her voice really well.

[@dwrld_]

Didn’t we all

[@dwrld_]

@@2707198727071987I’m a girl but I still have a crush on her but I’m not lesbian

[@ryanleggett3294]

To be honest I did and still have got a crush on Avril lavigne she is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen she was beautiful when she first appeared all those years ago and she has only got more and more gorgeous as the years have gone by ❤❤❤💯🔥😍

[@leokimvideo]

What voice control. She sounds the same after 20 years, it's incredible. She is the eternal teenager.

[@superdave577]

The same? I think she sounds way better now, much more control over her voice. But she always sounded good.

[@fabim9144]

@@superdave577 well I mean, microphones are much better now then they were back then, so that also plays a part :D

[@PKSmartynperkins]

@@fabim9144 Microphones? Nah. She has better technique now where she had raw talent back then. Sorry, but nothing to do with microphones.

[@fabim9144]

@@PKSmartynperkins I didnt contribute ALL of it to microphones but YES they do have a factor in it 🙄

[@PKSmartynperkins]

@@fabim9144 ok mate 🤦🏼‍♂️. I've been working in studios for 15 years but what do I know.

[@maggiepp7997]

I forgot how many iconic songs she has under her belt and the ballads are absolutely stunning

[@FaiGal]

The way she hit that high note so effortlessly after all she’s been through with her health that almost affected her singing career makes me cry my heart out 😭💕 2:14

[@typalmer6850]

So beautiful.

[@aarongibson9027]

You should listen to Mobile. She hits a D6 several times.

[@kevinjacob6318]

It sounds like shouting no offense.

[@ark2550]

@@kevinjacob6318 no hate also but shouting is far from what she's doing, you can see she have control and calm, have you heard your mom shouting?cause i know what shouting is

[@Alexcells055]

@@kevinjacob6318 youre just not used to it

[@rydbthatsme]

She always had a way of singing that you could connect to everything she sang. She just pulls you in and now she just sounds smoother and more controlled while still keeping that emotion.

[@janesvirtualworld]

I absolutely love Avril Lavigne and her music. I’m 14 and I’m sad that my generation doesn’t appreciate her enough. #blackstar

[@janesvirtualworld]

@@pepsicolaa009 I'm glad I can find another fan who's around my age group :)

[@gymbabeliz]

ikr its so sad. avril is my fav singer and she needs to be appreciated more lol

[@jenellygarcia8013]

Im a lbs forever.

[@janesvirtualworld]

@@gymbabeliz I know right??? I’m obsessed with her music to the point where I did three videos of me rating her albums. She’s so underrated

[@francescademie9148]

Im 13 and i love her @

[@midnighthowls273]

She gained confidence, strength and inspiration and she overall outgrew her darkest fears. And she still shines like it was the first day she fell in love with herself and thats beautiful

[@jasonrist6582]

yes 100% yes. shes been through a lot

[@sheilasworld2k19]

I 💯 👍 agree

[@luisaalmontevega2016]

I just love Avril Lavigne. Had the opportunity to see her for the first time ever at the Head About Water Tour. She’s amazing. 🤩

[@mans719]

I just want my tickets refunded

[@jennagrant9689]

Oh my god I god to go to it was so fun

[@evansconise5654]

❣️❤️🥰

[@coolroberta28]

Lucky!! My concert got canceled right a week before because of COVID, I was gonna watch her for the first time life!😭

[@evansconise5654]

@@coolroberta28 me too, I was gonna watch her for the first time

[@IGCSESUCCESS]

I was 11 years old when Avril came onto the scene with her hit complicated... Now 31, I am still a fan! Love you Avril 😍

[@gerionztvchannel5901]

Same here!

[@sheilasworld2k19]

Same here!!!

[@acupofjo22]

She is the only woman I look up to & genuinely idolize. She’s such a beautiful person with a beautiful voice!! I’m sooo proud of her & hope to meet her one day. She will always be a legend...the day we lose Avril is the day y’all lose me ✋

[@stellaluv3737]

😭😭😭 omg perfectly said❤️❤️❤️

[@BaysideFL]

✊✊

[@salomeparc9674]

Me too....

[@shasannyyyy]

couldn’t agreee more

[@samanthagicquel9316]

i also want to meet her one day

[@goommmyy5228]

I feel like her vocals have gotten really stronger starting from 2010 or so

[@KachZz]

That's when she was swapped with a clone.

[@esgoty7920]

@@KachZz stop being stupid

[@KyoukaViolet]

@@esgoty7920 agreed

[@petals4armor78]

@@KachZz lol

[@emilywiebel3238]

Haven’t heard these songs in years but loving this nostalgic feeling. Still know every word even though it’s been at least 15-16 years since I’ve heard most of these.

[@mikeyfranklin74]

The more recently sung versions are closer to the recorded versions. The older ones are more raw. She's grown and has has more control of her vocal abilities.

[@TheSegmentOnline]

You can tell she worked on her technique over the years and made smart choices that kept her voice in shape! So talented

[@jordangoudemand2439]

Underestimated vocalist! Honestly, she has one of the best voices in the industry 😍

[@Undidiridium_]

Seeing her sing head above water in 2020 made me cry. That song means so much too me and I didn't think she could sing it any better but she does!

[@lharcapili4798]

Her best vocal is under my skin era

[@demirodriguez66]

honestly my fave album

[@joeyhickson90]

My favorite album forever

[@alessandram9367]

Under my skin is the best album and era in every aspect ❤️ unforgettable

[@hhsminah8761]

wrong

[@naydia151]

If I liked her voice back then, I love her her voice now. It has matured well.

[@wanitoschannel1121]

The "before" videos sounds great, but those were more like "controlled screaming". Now she is doing a proper high pitched singing, sounds more relaxed and comfortable. It's an amazing evolution.

[@hikane8869]

Avril was my First Crush. It didnt go away.

[@slzash]

Amy Lee is mine avril is a close second

[@dwrld_]

Same

[@philmstud2k]

Take a number, pal

[@jamesbarlow844]

I’ve been loving Avril Lavigne since middle school so when I was 13 or 14 and now I’m 24 still loving her music

[@livewithmanon6443]

I love how I know almost all the lirycs even tho most songs of her came out before I was born. Also I was listening to her music and then youtube recomended yungblud so when I saw them singing together I was so happy!

[@sammiek5837]

I was a teen when Avril first appeared and I loved her music. It's only now that I'm older I can fully appreciate how well she sings. Don't get me wrong, I knew she was good back then but I now appreciate the talent and skill it takes to belt so effortlessly like she does

[@michaelchoban1817]

I love her music so much been listen to her since 2002 and still rocking with her now and I'm very happy I got to see her on her head above water tour it was amzong! She's amazing! One of my favorite artists

[@BenjaminHeinig-rx2tq]

This is a wonderful selection of performances

[@furak21]

So many good songs, Avril is a real talent.

[@maggiepp7997]

I just commented the same. So many iconic songs and the ballads sung by her are just so gorgeous

[@Mira0020]

can't help but feel proud of this woman! i've been a fan since her first album and that was the very first CD of my life. Her voice has improved a lot especially at the Head above water part of this video you can really tell she got more power in her voice.

[@vergilsam3925]

Thank you for making this vid! Tears dropped even though I wasn’t her big fan in the past.. she is a legend..

[@reinesss13]

I've never seen the Keep Holding On and Head Above Water clips and I was in tears that was beautiful. Her improvement and her new vocal techniques are amazing!

[@tashmaxwell3774]

Her voice must feel so much better at the end of shows now compared to then. So many young artists are never taught longevity for their voices and wind up with serious damage from straining for long tours with minimal breaks. I’m so glad to hear she’s supporting her voice so much better now

[@hndnkxkdnjdshinoa4801]

I remember telling my mom years before to buy me an eyeliner so that I can copy Avril's eye make up. She will always be the coolest in my eyes.

[@alcaseyreacher8473]

She never aged. LEGEND! ❤️😍

[@dylanrowe9182]

She is immortal let's just say that lol

[@kristykaisersmith1825]

@@dylanrowe9182 Lol. Exactly.

[@PROGROCK-tr9hw]

Shes 38 and still looks twenty eight.Im her age and look twice as ols as her.

[@sevinaroseman5595]

Avril's duet last year with Yungblud singing "I'm With You" was amazing. Her voice is so beautiful, gave me goosebumps. Dom was so thrilled to sing with her. He's been doing a lot of collabs with great artists, but you can tell by his response that getting to perform with Avril was a dream come true. ❤

[@gmr2gnr]

It would be better with Evan 😉

[@tbdtandres]

That last performance of head above water was INCREDIBLE, does anyone have the link to the full performance, please???

[@arlvideos5662]

facebook.com/watch/?v=1009102546258136 Unfortunately, it can't be uploaded on youtube in full because of copyrights. I love this performance too, I haven't seen her putting so much emotion into singing in years! And she really sounds incredible.

[@tbdtandres]

@@arlvideos5662 thaaaank you do much!! I know she seems so Into it, and sounds amazing as well !!

[@alessandram9367]

Her voice really improved, but I do miss her old performances. She had more charisma, or maybe I’m just nostalgic. I used to ADORE her!

[@alexakimov]

I was sooo into Avril when I was a teen lol. Like I have so many newspaper articles and magazine cutouts to this day. Still know all the words to her songs 🤣. She was the first concert I attended. 28 now and still jam to her old stuff often.

[@sweetdespair299]

I absolutly love the "THEN" versions which made me become her little black star since 2006, her voice was younger it brings back so many memories as I grew up listening to her music, but I probably prefer the NOW version, she's more stable and controls voice as she wants, not to mention that she been sick with lyme disease which affects her voice, I'm glad she maintained strong Another note to add is how she still works with the same people, same band for all these years, that only shows how loyal she is to her team and her friends! I just love this woman so much, I hope I could see her performing live oneday

[@BaysideFL]

She has ALWAYS been a HUGE favorite of mine! && her voice as raw as it’s always been she’s a damn good singer!! She’s also never ever changed for anyone’s approval she’s a true authentic artist! So much love & respect!!🖤

[@Clara-uo9lj]

The pain in her eyes while keep holding on in 2020 when she realized after the "there's nothing you could say" she can't do it and lowing the "nothing you could do" and that look in her eyes knowing she lost a lot after the disease is killing me. She's still trying so hard and I love her for that.

[@angelofdarkness1586]

So time was like "I'm not gonna touch her face"

[@sociallyawkwardstephanie9522]

That’s what happens when you don’t do drugs like all of these other celebrities

[@hyperspeed_心猿]

Dude, you do know she's wearing a couple inches thick of make up now? She could have no wrinkles or look 90 years old, that mask will hide the truth. Of course, the fact she's under that make up now makes odds high she's plenty aged. Not that it matters, I just typed to pass the time pooping.

[@TheTideKing004]

@@mariak8480 I've seen makeup cover wrinkles...professional makeup artists do insane things on film sets, theatre performances and much more. Hell I've seen non professional people transform themselves using it so how can you say they cant cover a few wrinkles and make someone look 20 years younger? If anyone doesnt know how it works its definitely you lol

[@NurseAranda]

Botox is a thing...

[@everythingemo2646]

@@NurseAranda you can tell when someone is getting Botox

[@heatherknepp5007]

Anyone else think this almost 11 minute video is just GOLD

[@23lonelywolf]

Her singing has improved tremendously over the years. Respect!!

[@queenjiwon.768]

Man I got chills all over my body, so many memories just came rushing back to me watching this video. She truly is a superstar

[@abbeydawn744]

Omg 🤩 Tysm for doing this. Avril is my IDOL!

[@kimberlyrichardson8190]

Forever and always my inspiration ❤ loved her my whole life

[@achyutarjun]

Her older performances have more energy. ♥️ I remember all of our friends going crazy, jamming to her songs. What the hell was one of my favorites.

[@delaneyyy813]

the 2021 "i'm with you" is so amazing

[@mattmcmillian2955]

She's still gorgeous even 20 years later!

[@gerhardjasongeick4229]

Her inner Alanis Morissette has always been pretty strong, but she's really turned it up over the years.

[@Kuyjac258]

Funny how we all think differently, I always feel her love for Alanis was more obvious in the earlier tracks where as she got older she became more comfortable with her own voice and amazing talent.

[@antoinebcotes]

those 2002 live videos i can tell you i have watched them over and over and over. jesus.

[@happening2023]

Crush on her when she sings and smile at the same time

[@JoyaxTheExplorer]

watching this.. very nostalgic. I was in elementary when she became so popular and her songs were played over and over again in the radio. Also remember watching her music videos in Myx and MTV

[@cheejingyin1008]

Keep Holding On keeps my soul in tears everytime I heard 😢

[@ZansoT]

I feel you man 💔

[@stellaluv3737]

same friend same ..ahh!!! 🥲🥲🥲❤️❤️❤️

[@fwithzakh]

me too

[@george52797]

That song hits hard ngl

[@JulietteMJane]

Man she’s got so many iconic songs!

[@jrh8800]

It's almost been 20 years, i still love her.

[@endymarc]

Followed her since 2002 to date and my favourites are keep holding on and wish you were here. Much love from 🇳🇬

[@paulbolin7513]

Her vocal ability has improved and is more refined.

[@konodioda3641]

I love how her expression is so calm while singing in high pitch.

[@karolramirez432]

I loved her since I was 8 years I think, and now I’m 16 :,) I’m so glad I had the opportunity to saw her on live in 2014

[@Wonder.Winnie]

her voice is so good and stable - jumping up and down but sounds perfect !

[@gymbabeliz]

the head above water at the end is so good

[@carinakamangoesmael7669]

What makes Avril special is that she has a phenomenal voice AND is a phenomenal song writer. So when she sings her songs (especially right after she wrote them) you really feel what she’s saying. It’s more honest and raw than most powerful singers who only contribute to a song, or just sing someone else’s song.

[@mikevanten2025]

For shame ?

[@harveycooper2882]

I literally sang every song word by word. I’m 26 years old now lol. These songs bring back so many memories

[@kathgarciaduarte]

She has greater control of her voice but only us (people on our 30's that grew up along with her albums) can understand the feelings we get with the original songs even if they were rough and out of tune sometimes

[@RoseJackson1607]

im 26 and been a fan since the beginning too :)

[@halien5575]

Realizing now, at the age of 28, how timeless her music is.

[@mickeyfinagin]

Like all things we change as we get older, Avrils raw talent when young is now polished and professional. For me the Avril/Evan years will always be the best, I just think they sounded so good together especially live, can you imagine how good they would have sounded itf they had broken onto the scene today with all the recordingb technology improvements.

[@urmyclarity9564]

as you grow older ur vocal is changing. i still love her then and until now ♥️

[@ErinBrookes]

I'm with you is such a beautiful song.

[@chiphobby2443]

So these days shes combined both styles together with her shows? Cool. Always preferred the original darker style way more myself but thats just preference. Songs like Complicated made me fall in love with her music when I was really young, maybe six or seven? Always badass!

[@Darthvanger]

Wow great job compiling the video!

[@granadakimj]

She was She is And she always will be Absolutly awesome...!

[@typalmer6850]

So true. 👍

[@herrzzapded7158]

What an epic comment

[@ชาญแสงคงสุวรรณ์]

I like this song. You Avril ❤

[@suchanicekid]

I love her live versions so much than studio versions! I just love her raw voice I dunno why

[@mandimoos]

Such an underrated talent, love her from first song to last, her voice is so powerful xxxx

[@MissPiggy.]

I like some of her songs and vocals. She’s talented and plays many instruments. Happy she’s a woman in the business holding her own!🥰🥰

[@riase]

Her voice was way more original and cool than now. She is more high pitched and she imitates girliness

[@paine2631]

She has so many good songs, but my favorite goes to I'm with you. Its too relatable 🥺

[@jillianelise5]

2:15 WOWWWWWWWW

[@ampuiaralte835]

Her vocal progression is impressive ❤️ keep growing Avril!

[@muhammadozi828]

Kita merindukan avril Lavigne, lagu waktu aku kecil sudah dengerin dan suka sama lagu" avril

[@nicoledeclue3759]

You can definitely tell her voice matured a lot and how the lymes really gave us such a gap in time that you can see how we have all grown up a little with her. She's like that long lost classmate who we forgot about and ended up being the star of the class after graduation.

[@jeansanchezii5881]

Thank u for this video 😭 I just love it - her voice thru the years is better I’ve been a fan since 14 y ago.

[@arigarcia2667]

I love her so much! Even with all her changes! She’s amazing!

[@MrKeithkanak]

I remember going to high school listening to her missed her when she took those years off because of her health but definitely still has the voice for many more years of music I am now 35 and still listen to her stuff

[@GenF91]

Grew up listening to her music. Will always have a lot of love for her 🖤.

[@HannahCantrall]

she seems so much happier now and that’s what shows the most growth in her as an artist ♡

[@aliceshakara]

This seems like a huge flex of how she doesnt seem to have aged physically much at all lol. Girl still has her looks in spades. Props to her!

[@justshimatzu653]

Her songs is timeless ❤️‍🔥 It just hits different. I love listening to her songs because it takes back a lot of memories and feelings when I was younger.

[@evasilonova1148]

I am like... I love her❤️❤️🔥🔥Her songs are moving me❤️❤️i always feel better after listening to her music. Thank you Avril. You're my punk queen👑🎶❤️❤️

[@4usprosperity]

Love 💘 you ❤

[@kayjohnson2635]

Thanks for the deep nostalgia😭😭💙💙

[@gustavobeat10]

Me encanta que esté interpretando sus canciones más antiguas en la afinación original del álbum, Avril es mi crush desde la infancia, espero pueda dar otra gira por Latinoamérica cuando pase todo! 🙌🏻🎶⚡🎸

[@samanthaqueen3932]

Omg I Love You Avril Lavigne! These Performance Made Me Cry, Avril Is So Amazing. Avril Is A Very Talented Singer/Songwriter, I've Been Listening To Her Since Her First Song/Album, Mi Mother Was The One Person Who Always Was Listening To Avril. & From Then On I Was Obsessed & Still Forever Obsessed. When I Was Growing Up I Always Got A Avril Lavigne CD For Mi Birthday's. But I Lost Everything So Glad There Is KZbin. Avril Lavigne Queen Forever!