Beyoncé - PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA (Vocal Run Analysis)

[@soaribb32]

Plastic and Virgo are the two vocal gems of the album.

[@dreamlesscoco]

Agreed!

[@FabFergie]

Yes definitely!!!!

[@mertsings]

period

[@d.ashanti22]

YES! and the transition from one into the other 😚👌🏾

[@darriolamont]

FACTS

[@axelito6342]

She RAN FOR HER LIFE here ! THE ONE AND ONLY BEYONCÉ . You should analysehet song Virgo’s groove too from this album ! She runs for her life on this one too

[@kcc09kcc]

Beyoncé is the embodiment of “ She’s a runner, she’s a track star” on this song!!

[@shaybudda2]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@altenorooi]

Lmao “she’s a runner, she’s a track star” 11 months later and I’m still in shambles 😂😂

[@kcc09kcc]

@@altenorooi honey you and me both!!

[@reign.of.giselle]

I will never understand those who diminish singing as the lesser art form compared to playing instruments. It's such a disservice to so many of our great vocalists.

[@theavatar9191]

It's honestly way harder

[@whip1720]

The fact that she slid down to B2 in that last run and went back up that high that’s someone vocal range in a run

[@whip1720]

Something about the runs feels like a swing like she was making her voice swing back and forth to each note it’s crazy and the fact that she did over 30 notes in nearly all of the runs is just crazy

[@girl-fromthemoon]

My girl Beyoncé is making it really REALLY hard for anyone to cover her new songs 🤭

[@geovanesantos5053]

It's been hard to cover her songs in these New aras since "Self Title", I haven't seen people replicate a good cover of her songs. I mean, they actually have a good singing but not the way she puts on her songs.

[@pratyusha..]

Thank you for mentioning speechless and miss you. I'm kinda sick of people saying Solange was in the studio. Or chloe or Halle were in the studio. They're amazing, yes. But anytime this woman does anything, someone's gotta be in the studio for some damn reason 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@KairoK]

You said it.

[@tuesday75]

Like they learned from HER. The disrespect

[@Rhythm973]

Not to mention she literally taught them all Lol

[@yorubabe]

exactly

[@WenNRome]

People were just saying it sounded like a song that Solange would sing or produce in TODAY'S TIME and its nothing wrong with that...stop tryna act like everything is a slight to Beyonce or that she cnt have inspiration from others. In their defense, we haven't heard B sing in this style or a groove like this in a long time so let people feel what they feel.

[@asmooth7758]

Bey is one of the GREATEST voices of all time! No one in contemporary music can compete with her. Legendary. Her technique, riffs and runs, are unmatched.

[@llawson1951]

Chloe got it

[@Sc0rpion]

Yes, thank you for highlighting prior vocal performances of Beyonce that are similar in tonality like "Speechless" & "I Miss You". There's so many others too. I've seen people trying to attribute everything from her vocal styling to the song's vibe to other artists that have been influenced by Beyonce. Beyonce is a 25 year veteran that has done nearly all genres and been vocal producing since she was a teenager. There's nobody that's teaching Beyonce how to execute a song especially anyone that learned these techniques from her.

[@sha1841]

Beyoncé is a vocal beast but it’s not like she’s not working with Voice coaches & song writer’s who know how the melody should be sung.

[@Sc0rpion]

@@sha1841 Beyonce is the sole vocal producer on all her albums. Nobody is directing her vocally. There's studio footage of Beyonce for nearly every album that shows this. The only time she's ever been helped in that regard is when she recorded her spanish project.

[@cheftruvii6146]

This has been one of her best albums on an artistic level. The transitions, the different sounds. For the past few years we have been hearing all the same sounds. You barely can tell many artist apart. But this album has pushed those boundaries! I love she never stays in the same old sound.

[@romulo_lupin]

her breathy tone is everything... as she also does in No Angel... OHHHHH GOD

[@luxejohn]

Yep falsetto

[@shay8727]

I loved how she mimicked the bass! It’s the range for me!! 🔥🔥🔥😮‍💨

[@SeanSamuels]

It’s 01/1/2023 and I am still listening to this damn album!!!

[@adrea5295]

When I heard the first two lyrics I knew this was for Jay.. her voice on her is so intimate and gentle.

[@user-kf6zp4hx2d]

Virgo’s Groove Analysis next?? 🫣👀

[@michaelsliders3421]

The best vocalist ever 🤜

[@TheClosetRatchet]

The way I’ve been checking for this every day lol

[@oneilgerald]

I am humbled by the way you guys trust me with something like this. 🥹

[@suspanda1]

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[@latonyasoloman5700]

You are definitely on the point I love how she's able to manipulate her tones as a philosophy

[@Sadiyyah314]

I love the way that you break these runs and chords down

[@FYIChristal1010]

This is just wild…. I’ve been stuck to this song since July 29th

[@Vordiuss]

When I heard the runs on this song for the first time I couldn’t help but wait for you to make a video on it

[@shadesofvintageblue]

I love that woman!! She killed it with her ranges of vocal. This album is fire and her extensive vocals definitely show with plastic on the sofa and let’s not forget that da*mn Virgo’s groove. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@energygoddess888]

Man I really love this analysis and the way you broke it down. Beyoncé is a true vocalist!! Great video 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ThePoshMel]

I’ve had this song on repeat for days… my fave off the album! 🤩🤩

[@danielabba1181]

"When I heard this, I fell out of my seat" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love how this guy loves Beyoncé (like me)!! Lmfao 🤣

[@KellieAlston]

You are such a gifted teacher! As one who loves purposeful runs, if you know what I mean, this track and your teaching bring me so much joy!

[@_breenaa]

I just wanted to let you know that you are so bright. Your passion for and joy in the music is so contagious.

[@Jkr2260]

Before I watch your explanation, I was simply enjoying the song. But now I RESPECT this song so much. Wow!!! Nice video

[@Viendork]

Her vocal agility just sends me levitating

[@laurenkottwitz9388]

Ugh thank you so much for this - I have been just barely missing notes in all of these for WEEKS and it's been driving me crazy. This is such an incredible vocal performance.

[@squarcircle2254]

Fantastic job as always! I literally jump on my seat on the train when I got this notification! But nowwww I want you analyse Beyoncé’s verses and her bits in Emotions, Independent Woman, and Bug A Boo. I think her vocals were stupidly off the charts in those songs, while in DC and really set her apart from the rest, for me.

[@WinningN2012]

Yes, “Where’d You Go?” is also another young B vocal masterpiece

[@cb2637]

Can we do virgos groove next ?!!!!!

[@corhydron111]

My Renaissance tier list: (YOU GUYS REPLY WITH YOURS) - GOD TIER: Virgo's Groove (might just become my favorite Beyoncé song PERIOD) - EXCELLENT TIER: Cuff It, Plastic off the Sofa, Summer Renaissance, Energy, Pure/Honey - VERY GOOD TIER: Alien Superstar (I'm just a bit sick of everyone doing the I'm Too Sexy chorus), America Has a Problem, Thique (the pitched-up part is sooo good) - GOOD TIER: Heated (loved the chanting, wish we got to it faster), Cozy (the lyrics are kinda generic for her at this point), Church Girl - MEH TIER: I'm That Girl (it meanders so much, I wish it has more of a single focus musically and lyrically), All Up in Your Mind (just too busy and beepy for my taste), Move (I think the chanting is much better on Heated and the afrobeat and features are better are on Energy)

[@KairoK]

Definitely agree with Virgo's Groove. I'm that Girl is one of my favourites. It was such a statement in setting you up for the unknown. I think its job was to keep us on our toes and unbalance us. Don't sleep on All Up in Your Mind 😅

[@tuesday75]

This ranking is my fav. YOU GET IT

[@kevinjohnson4877]

@@KairoK All up in your mind is my second favorite song on the entire album. I can’t find anyone who loves that’s song like I do and it’s blowing my mind.

[@dionnelatham4401]

@@kevinjohnson4877 same!!!!

[@benjaminosiri7034]

@@kevinjohnson4877 I love it

[@christianataylor8926]

I have been WAITING on this🙌🏾

[@danielletildamoro9706]

Finally. Been waiting for your analysis. Now, we need CAPRICORN'S GROOVE analysis. The whole song is such a vibe and structured well despite the 6 minutes (doesn't feel like it btw) and last minute was just ugh. Please analyze it, if you have time.

[@williamkelley1537]

Great job bro! Virgo’s Groove?? 🙏🏽

[@thekonversationwithkaleaf]

The way I have watched this video 3 times in a row I’m so excited about these new vocals

[@kojwolfe]

Oh my god I LOVEDDDD THIS 🥲🥰🥰🥰🥰 my sis sang tf outta that song. Thank you breaking down the runs, it made it much simpler to understand

[@heylo757]

The way I've waited for this. Love the depth and detail of your analysis.

[@corlissivy1641]

Plastic Off the Sofa and Cuff It, are my absolute favorites!! Blessed me. Whew 🙌🏾🎶🎵❤️

[@liasparks]

love this! thanks for taking the time. I love having deeper knowledge and understanding of completed works like this. Im no musician, so access to this perspective and analysis is amazing.. Thanks again

[@jadoreni]

She’s really taking it. Like howwwww are you this good?!

[@Lexx1192]

Crazy bc when I listened for the first time, I thought of you! I thought, he’s gonna love this one 😆

[@CHill-ko9fj]

Definitely the best song on the album! ❤️🐝👑

[@russellbutler6958]

the way i just got excited for your video!

[@charleneWL]

Loved this album and this reaction !

[@c________782]

Ugh I love how you dissect Bey's voice/songs in your videos! It's really fun to see you get so excited and it's really informative! Thank you! You're a gem! 🥰💜🐝

[@daniellemoxey9940]

Thanks explaining why this song is replay on my phone and mind!!! Sis gets all the gold medals 🥇for the Olympic level running she did here🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

[@Nanananaheyhey1]

Beautiful video! Very well done. This is very attractive btw, Mr. Man. I love a man that talk music theory. Literally this song and Virgo’s Groove are my favourite from the album. She is wild for literally doubling the bass part with her voice! The first time I fell on the floor. Like I had to listen to that shit multiple time. Also thank you for referencing Beyoncé while analysing Beyoncé!

[@lryounan]

Thank you so much for this. I’m so visual and I could NOT have done that run without this video. Thank you. Still working on cleaning it up.

[@kemekat]

Wow! I loved singing along with you and Bey! Thank you for breaking it down and teaching me how to sing along to this song. You're a great teacher! This was so fun!

[@hc____]

love your vocal analysis! i learn so much from you

[@DopeFreshLife]

My #1 on the album!! Great analysis!

[@oneilgerald]

Thank you, thank you , thank you! And I totally understand! I haven't heard her sing like this on a record EVER!

[@B.Champagne]

The church claps lol. This is why she always on beat!!

[@raulwest5346]

I love this Analysis youre great

[@darionwilson3666]

Look I don’t wanna hear nobody covering this song 😂😂😂

[@10hooper]

Virgo's Groove next! Even better vocals

[@essenceofsean2527]

Pls do this for VIRGO’S GROOVE ???

[@newgardner]

@5:30 Listen….if you can create a video and slow mo this entire song, I can learn that mugg. ✌🏾I can’t sing but I bet I can learn those riffs 🙌🏾

[@therealnevaehh]

This is too cool ❤️‍🔥

[@vincentminott3028]

Virgo and plastic of the sofa . 🔥

[@a2301.]

she is actually insane and wicked.

[@kedejack3718]

Sound like a lil help from a program but I STILL LOVE IT.

[@yulio7278]

This was so good. Wow!

[@CMoore-fw2it]

You did that!

[@mh-5]

I love u 4 dis video Oneill

[@MJ-od9fn]

Favorite

[@Roking129]

I love watching your videos I wish you were my teacher ❤️

[@bbdook9]

this video was everything!!!

[@thekonversationwithkaleaf]

WATCHING THE DAY BEFORE THE GRAMMY’s for the the sake of music I need a clean sweep

[@jbru290]

Common folks can even hear all these riffs and runs. Its a shame.

[@axelito6342]

Yep , that’s for SANGERS !!

[@luxejohn]

Can’t

[@andyseefrd23]

Excellent analysis.

[@trololocey]

you better analyzeee

[@whereskevan]

Bravo

[@melw9147]

I saw you on tik tok and now you pop up on my KZbin ❤️

[@masterl14]

This was excellent!

[@blackmigmag]

Excuse me for not loving this song before. I'm just wondering about vocal. 😍🎶

[@StellaDeeCoder]

I was waiting for this analysis!!!!! 😍

[@071oakland]

After learning the Rifts. Step two. You have to do it with the spirit that connects to the heart. Step 3 There's an experience that comes with knowing how to really riff. Listen to Aretha Franklin.

[@darozuma9117]

Thank youuu for this!! Is so awesome! Do you think is there a way for us to know the notes or the intervals so we can practice each note on a piano? :D

[@sha1841]

I wanna hear Tamar, Solange, Kelly, HER, Jasmine Sullivan, & Halle cover these runs.

[@Beytheevocalist.]

Kelly who…I know you can’t be talking about Rowland

[@RiceGirlRich]

@@Beytheevocalist. 🤣

[@sha1841]

@@Beytheevocalist. Yes, Rowland.

[@Beytheevocalist.]

@@sha1841baby Kelly doesn’t have this type of agility

[@AshTomatoeSauce]

Maybe Beyonce's runs are signals for future market moves🤯

[@rebeccagroth8687]

The *listens again* still frame @3:09 is literally me trying to figure out this whole song hahaha

[@JZidor]

Great

[@WinningN2012]

This analysis was equally brilliant. Are you, too, a Virgo? 😊

[@beshonsse9947]

♥

[@capaceteangelo7802]

Hiya! Just out of topic here, will there ever be a time where you will be back to reacting to Morissette Amon? Hahaha been obsessing about your reaction to her video a couple years ago. Anyway, Beyonce rules 🤘🤘

[@ianbeticon]

Queen Bey literally giving us a hard time to sing this in Karaoke.

[@blackmigmag]

😂😂😂

[@icywitchbae]

Hey O’Neil do you think you could do a video analyzing Michael Jackson’s voice?

[@xzavierchavarria294]

So much information and I love the visuals! They make your points so clear to me. I understand your critique!!! ❤️🔥🔥❤️

[@Yagirlnyesha]

Can this just be a Beyoncé channel haha

[@Tadaia]

I cant sing a lick (but I can sing my ass off in the shower). I'm a hobbyist musician and I've enjoyed a few of your videos so far. I love that you're using this platform to promote yourself, as well the way you promote your offering. Best to you brotha! You seem a really good and inspirational teacher!

[@dannjames4120]

5:08 and 10:35 is on repeat 🔥😭

[@iAMPharaoh6jah]

She was running like Chuckie was after her

[@ItsKells]

Spectacular breakdown O’Neil! Thank you! There’s something in this tune that reminds me of Bossanova Brazilian Jazz specifically Sergio Mendes “Mas Qui Nada” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aovYYZx6q6idnc0

[@Benheartsart]

10:37

[@Melissa19f]

Incredible Analysis!! I could actually learn how to sing this song?! Ha, yeah no😂 The complexity of this song gives me a whole new level of respect for Beyoncé.

[@truthmatters7298]

They say the girl can't sing tho 🙄

[@abdul-rahmanwashington2479]

1:44 “What”