Beyoncé's Voice is Changing (Part 2): The Evolution of Get Me Bodied

[@popland1977]

Vocal change is often viewed as vocal decline. This is untrue. A mature voice does not equate to a damaged voice.

[@oneilgerald]

Thank you as always for GETTING IT.

[@oneilgerald]

girlgreenivy Definitely looking into it. Gotta pace myself with school and mental health, but hopefully I can drop some type of insight on other artists!

[@leagontshole409]

I think people only view it that way when artists don't sing their older songs the same way they used to.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Exactly. Performers don’t always have to sing their songs the same way they used to. I think Bey’s richer, darker tone and musicality is one of the things that makes me love her new tone and music now.

[@michellewazhere]

He featured a friend who “can’t the same notes anymore” after pregnancy... this whole thing is unsettling. Putting her under microscope like this as a male. Of course her voice matured we can all run around like this is wonderful or we can hop off. Like hyper analyzing a key change?

[@manilennial2009]

This series should be on Netflix.

[@DDixon-kk1kf]

Manilennial Yes! Especially if he had different artist whose voices he analyzed and at the end of the examination did an interview with them about what he found and where they think their music is going.

[@kontsakeisari]

@@DDixon-kk1kf that would be so good

[@riahlutv7739]

I really hope he sees this comment. I would be in full support of this! 🙌🏾

[@RodelioLewis]

@@DDixon-kk1kf y'all need to lock this idea down 😐 #CopyRight This is a legit concept 🔥🔥

[@romanzolanski2555]

D. Dixon do u really think beyonce will give him an interview ? Loool I’m dead

[@JoaoRodca]

beyoncé's voice is changing, and i think it's for the better

[@tylerhackner9731]

Yeah it’s darker, richer and fuller. I like her voice that way, although I love Beyoncé in general.

[@dorethafuller-evans8928]

Her notes are richer and vibrato is coming outttt.

[@jermen5137]

Yes it’s more full and grown! So beautiful

[@angeljohnson6665]

Beyawnce is a copycat thief beyawnce will never be on ashanti level of beauty or talent

[@JoaoRodca]

@@angeljohnson6665 stop comparing people, asshole

[@kimberlyjade4094]

I think the main reason it's so tricky trying to pinpoint the differences in Beyonce's voice in comparison to other vocal divas is because she's one few who actually maintained her tonal quality.

[@josilenenascimento4644]

People,the changes in her voice are for the better.She is not declining,she is actually better than before.

[@elenapopovic6261]

Exactly! Her early brightness was nasally and almost metallic sounding. It was great for pop music. Her new voice is better suited to more mature genres and that's what she's been doing. The growth in her voice coincides with the growth in her artistry

[@xyxcvi6001]

@@elenapopovic6261 her voice was always great. You just didn't like it.

[@KamalMorales]

Elena Popovic wow that was a GREAT explanation

[@sabataradebe5385]

exactly 😂her deep voice honestly snatches wigs and comes for all the girlies who ever tried .

[@Badgalriri2.0]

Her voice isn’t bad it’s still great. But saying that she’s even better than before is a stretch. She’s lost range, & just a slight bit of technique.

[@Dezzy23]

I love the depth and warmth if her voice now. And her lower register sounds so much fuller now!! I love it!!!

[@treblazer]

beyoncé isnt a girl anymore SHE’S A GROOOOOOWN WOMAN SHE CAN DO WHATEVA SHE WANT

[@angeljohnson6665]

Tre’ Blaze ashanti is better then beyawnce

[@treblazer]

Angel Johnson no she’s not

[@angeljohnson6665]

Tre’ Blaze yes she is beyawnce just copycat and ashanti is naturally beautiful deal with it

[@treblazer]

Angel Johnson so is Beyoncé.

[@natureking7122]

She ain't 40 yet lol

[@IamKenyoBaly]

Can we officially call you the vocal doctor ???? Cause

[@King_2ya]

Foreal... im here for it!

[@acceptinglife6491]

he knows his stuff for sure

[@oneilgerald]

Once I get my doctorate, haha!

[@shaylacallaway5317]

lol right

[@macmizzo9028]

Mind you!

[@SagittariusGroove]

Perfect that you uploaded part 2 on her birthday 🐝

[@iitsNiickyDuh]

Yasss you caught that

[@SteadyNUnremitting]

Her vocal change is more of a vocal evolution/growth, and not a decline. Her range is still intact, but it's extended and gained more depths and fullness.

[@tokugawa578]

As she age (+ pregnancies) her voice is becoming thicker and fuller that made it more beautiful, just like wine.

[@t.m.3769]

Matthew Cerro This is very true. This happened to me as well. With each pregnancy my register got lower.

[@Overallmuva]

her voice is maturing , idk why some people think changing voice is a damaged voiced sometimes same thing with brandy her voice started out light and agile now its darker ,now Christina on the other hand is a different situation lol

[@kyvministries]

Yes...this is all that's happening...her voice is maturing...this happens to all singers.

[@camilacastellanos7412]

Kris Jenner Christina voice is better than ever like crazy better

[@thandoreviews8886]

Christina has a

[@michaelsliders3421]

@@camilacastellanos7412 not really

[@curtiswilliams8285]

Wow this was an incredible video. I agree, what Beyonce has to do is embrace and find ways to use the voice that she has now to it's fullest potential musically. It's ok if she doesn't have the same access and ease in her upper belts if other aspects of her voice mature and is used effectively. The outro of Otherside is the perfect example. People focus on the ease on how of her lower register but I focused on the purpose of why she used it. Her lower register was used to project a somber and solemn tone. It fit the composition and she progressed into her belts, it projected a "cry" out to God(that's what she was singing in Swahili) and she wasn't at the highest of her belting range, tone was at its fullest projecting a dramatic tone character that brought sincerity to her phrasing. That's how I want Beyonce to use her present instrument(her voice). She's at a point in her career where her voice isn't what it was during the B'Day-Beyonce eras of her voice but her musicianship is at the highest level it has ever been IMO and we're going to get even better vocal performances from her. It's exciting to me which is why I wrote this long post. Again great video and great conversation piece!

[@joy5016]

Curtis Williams - exceptional post. I’m not a vocalist or trainer but I do know that I prefer her darker tones more than when she sounded light. It could be bias though because I have a “brown” speaking voice (that’s what everyone says) so I guess I’m just attracted to that because of how I sound when I speak.

[@vibewithlemy]

honestly this is so important for a vocalist like Beyoncé who’s been belting out high notes since she was a teenager. her voice absolutely is growing and changing which is totally normal. i’m glad she’s taking care of her vocals like this cause it’ll be in tip top condition when she’s much much older. aging like fine wine yes ma’am!

[@philw6672]

When Beyoncé released ‘4’ she said she was going to start making songs she will be able to sing in her 40s and 60s. If the Lion King the Gift is any indication of where she’s going musically, I’m ready. Songs like Bigger, Spirit, and Otherside are masterpieces in their own right. Her voice is aging like fine wine.

[@blackamagic8618]

Phil W But do you buy the album or you only talking

[@philw6672]

Blacka Magic I buy the albums, do you?

[@ttban1988]

Her voice sounds soo beautiful now!! is deeper and less high pitch 😍😍😍😍😍

[@tylerhackner9731]

Yeah it’s darker richer and fuller it’s great 😍🐝

[@RandomJtv]

I agree. She sounds amazing on The Lion king: The gift. I've always liked when Beyoncé went into her lower registers, but she rarely ever did.

[@barbie2594]

I wish she sang more song's from 4, they would suit her even more now!

[@honeycaliqueen6913]

I love her music and dancing but I like Beyoncé high pitch voice better. Her voice sounds a little rough at times but I still love her music.

[@theonlyrocha]

I never clicked so fast on a notification before. For a singer like me that literally learned how to sing listening to Beyoncé, those videos are gold, baby. Can't wait for part 3.

[@drag-ha]

Rodrigo Rocha I clicked so fast head ass

[@pheonixxxrose]

Beyoncé don’t have to do nothing but be rich, fabulous and Black. She has given us everything she needed to and more. If she don’t sing another dang note I am pleased and thankful. No one can touch her talent, creativity, performance and work ethic. Sincerely, Houston, TX

[@chrismealer4775]

I think Whitney Houston would be a good follow up to this series.

[@kevinwilson124]

WHAT A GOOD CHOICE!!!

[@serenaadonis869]

Chris Mealer Omg YESS!!!

[@DistressedAndImpressed]

Whitney's voice changed because of drugs though. ☹

[@Ctwosrer]

Mariah Carey

[@hurtspublishing3906]

Right

[@Daydreams1995]

Could you do a vocal change/evolution of Mariah Carey’s voice?

[@MzToya84]

Yes! I thought about Mariah Carey as I watched part 1 and 2 of this series.

[@MsJrzy]

Beyoncé is singing smart to preserve her gift. Mariah, not so much. She’s always horse and not that well live anymore

[@dior-zb2ym]

MsJrzy Mariah Carey also has vocal nodules. The songs she sang were also impossible for anyone to sing and even her at times. It was inevitable for her to have a vocal decline. That being said, she still can outsing a lot of these new pop girlies. Mariah already has one of the most amazing legacies in music history. She doesn’t need to prove herself.

[@raheemramsey6718]

@@dior-zb2ym same with Beyoncé

[@handsomemahlambi]

You posted this on B’Day and talked about Get Me Bodied where she says “9, 4, 8, 1 B’Day”

[@cassiuscruz8570]

This one ended so abruptly. I was just getting into it and then you’re like okay bye!

[@Ctwosrer]

Cassius Cruz ikr! I needed it to be longer 😩

[@violetmurunga4794]

Cassius Cruz 😂

[@justjanai808]

I think some people take observations as criticism sometimes, and there's this odd subtle backlash that shouldn't exist. I'm a fan of Beyonce's too, but her voice HAS changed. Saying that doesn't mean you're a 'hater' or that you're unnecessarily bashing her. It's just a fact. No one is saying this to imply that she has somehow 'lost' it but it's a fact of life that your voice changes with age and other life-altering events, such as pregnancy and childbirth. Besides, O'Neil is a vocal coach and he does this for a living. That's why he's qualified to make these videos. Take it for what it is and enjoy the series. Keep up the good work, O'Neil! When you do these videos, I'm always reminded of how qualified you are to delve deeper into the vocal stylings of these musicians. I can't wait to watch Part 3. I'm sure it's gonna be just as good.

[@idkbrosstudios8446]

I love Beyoncé voice now. It’s sounds more comforting and warm. she sounds like a mom (well she is)...but like...a hot mom? I don’t know. She just sounds so good. She’s was amazing before, but I think she’s even better now! It’s much more distinctive now!

[@icarrus4u]

Happy Birthday Beyonce"!!

[@mikesheldon5022]

Is it me or anybody else been hunting for this vid to drop

[@kendall1208]

Nope I've been waiting

[@Anfani]

Mike Sheldon nope! Been waiting! Ready for the next couple

[@downtownmafia123]

Incredible analysis - I appreciate your hard work despite your busy schedule. A lot of it went over my head but it's very educational

[@nickcarter3864]

This video just confirmed that she's probably never gonna perform freakum dress again. Because Mama was screaming back then. 😩

[@jaydubbs8277]

i think she did freak em dress on the formation world tour.

[@dominiquemoore2367]

@@jaydubbs8277 nope she last performed freakum dress on the mrs carter tour

[@hiphopthugsta7412]

Nick Carter belting not screaming

[@JaySmith-wo3di]

@@hiphopthugsta7412 Her belts definitely had a scream like quality to them due to her timbre and placement (like late 70's Aretha). I won't call them shrill but certain notes were unpleasant to a multitude of ears.

[@michaelsliders3421]

@@JaySmith-wo3di 🤣not a scream stfu

[@CAAALEBC]

Good follow up video! I really appreciate your thoroughness. A lot of people don’t notice or take into account the small vocal nuances that give insight into how singers operate, our habits, and/or how we think, but you do and that should be acknowledged and celebrated. Some people think it’s “extra” or “too much” but it’s genius and I continually stan. Your dedication to vocal health and musical art at large is pushing through, and us voice nerds appreciate you. Keep going!🙌🏾

[@tpsetati]

Your intro to this video was perfect. I had to watch it 5 times just to appreciate the foundation you lay to the content of the video. Like really well done O'Neil!

[@kevinwilson124]

Mariah Carey will be a good choice for analysis! This video of Bey was impeccable and will be showing to my college professor!

[@hennyondatube3133]

O'Neil the editing in this and your disclaimer were excellent!

[@missmusiclover7620]

Henry L pop

[@achrafchaabi565]

We ve been waiting for this like forevaaaaa

[@xenosphere1819]

ive been waiting for this!!!

[@soniaclaret395]

This makes me excited to be in ma 30s and hear how my vocals will change uuuh I cannot wait. Great series❤️

[@oneilgerald]

YYYYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS!!!! THIS. IS. THE HEART. BEHIND THIS!!!!

[@igorhenrique738]

I'm loving this beyoncé's voice serie

[@jadesmith417]

I'm imagining people looking out their windows and seeing O'Neil outside, and just thinking "?"

[@raincandy3]

Saaame! I've never seen someone have so much fun saying disclaimers lol

[@taytaybeynippy486]

Exactly I agree with what you said at the end this specific era is a nevigational era. She's trying to readjust her self and her voice. Allot of the clips you are using are all from the Coachella performance. If you were to listen to some of her vocals from the end of 2018 like Global citizen and the City of hope performance and even Resentment and Freedom performances from the last leg of the OTR2 tour you'll hear that she gained some of her brightness back. Especially the level of brightness she exuded during the Mrs Carter world tour is nearly gained back at this point.

[@divo7778]

Still that brightness is no where in her new flop album

[@ryanjohnson781]

Divo 777 flop? I guess in terms of sales. But sis put a ton of people on a pedestal on her album and I respect her 100% for that. It’s not a flop in terms of content.

[@taytaybeynippy486]

I didn't know that a side project that included more artist then any other album and debuting at number 2 on the charts makes it a flop, but okay. As for your comment on her brightness the only song that sounded like it was recorded with the Coachella era tone is Spirit. Every other song on that album especially Brown Skin Girl and Bigger sound very bright especially for the fact that they were sung mostly in the 3rd octave yet they still sounded very bright in comparison to the D3s sung in Spirit. It's infuriating getting responds from people with little to no knowledge in vocal pedagogy making affirmative statements on the state of someones voice..

[@divo7778]

@@taytaybeynippy486 well gaga was her and bradley and she outsold the fuck out of beyonce and unlime her defently got a gramny with beyonce defently won't

[@taytaybeynippy486]

Well of course Gaga did. Her music was a movie soundtrack while Beyonce was an independent project that had no connection to a movie besides it's name. If we were to look at The Lion King's grossing versus A Star Is Born then there would be no comparison to begin with considering that The Lion King generated almost twice the amount A Star Is Born was able to generate. With all that being said what does this conversation have to do with Gaga?!! It's about vocals besides Beyonce's sales are still higher then Gaga as a whole not to mention Beyonce has 20+ grammys I doubt she cares about sales or awards anymore. Not that that matters in anyways since this video has nothing to do with Gaga, sales, or awards, but Beyonce's voice. Plus you don't know whether Beyonce is going to win any awards for this or not.

[@TheMPExperience]

I think she sounds better. More fuller resonance. I don't care about those high notes. Loved this series! Killer info!

[@aaronkid4]

You're incredibly insightful and absolutely accurate in your discernment and subsequent dissertation. I want to take voice lessons from you

[@CTG4-b3x]

She sounds so much better It's crazy

[@Msspires1]

Your voice is sooooo calming! ASMR is calling you. Thanks for educating us

[@taelove16]

Ain't no shame 'cause I gotta get mine!

[@JaWorld7]

Virgos groove is a prime example of she still got it😭

[@kingwalter_]

Beyoncé’s beautiful voice is becoming so much more beautiful!!!!! Her voice is changing like wine

[@irocemrockett1118]

I’m BEYOND CURIOUS TO hear you evaluate Mariah’s voice!!!! People say she lost her voice entirely, HOWEVER that’s EXTREMELY FALSE!!!

[@desmondmckinnon]

Some of yal need to go watch part 1 and catch up... lol

[@ToyaF82]

Excellent! I love the editing. It gives a novice like myself, a great example of exactly what you mean when you say bright vs dark.

[@Claire-tf8zh]

I definitely agree with what you're saying in this video and in part one. I've been noticing the same thing and I was like does anyone see what I see? Hear what I hear? So I'm so glad you think that her voice has been getting heavier, darker, and more mature. I also think that lately it has become glaringly obvious with her Coachella performance and The Gift, and Lemonade too a bit, because she's 100% embracing it and not trying to brighten her voice or resonate in her nose more. Also I finally made an Instagram and followed you! I haven't been active lately on KZbin because I always go down the rabbit hole and end up spending hours watching videos, but I still want to support you so I liked all your Insta posts!

[@OGseoulite]

We love stanning an ever evolving queen, mother, woman, feminist, legend, icon, and artist

[@KBRITTANYTV]

your analyses are so authentic. signed a Bey vocal fanatic of 25 years.

[@mycarnivalfeathers8097]

I loooooove her deeper, fuller voice. This also cemented that we’ll never hear Start Over live. 😣

[@hellotakema]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 never

[@Dina8485]

After Beyonce I would love to see this series with like Nina Simone, because it's mentioned in her biographical documentary that after Simone recorded ""Strange Fruit," her voice dropped much lower.

[@KamikoAi]

She has fully become the Mezzo she was born to be. Love all her eras!

[@barbie2594]

Yes!

[@handsomemahlambi]

Have y’all noticed that Beyoncé is getting us used to her new lower voice with the new releases before B7 so it’s not too much of a shock that her voice is lower and it’s smart SPIRIT, BIGGER, BROWN SKIN GIRL, MOOD 4 EVA and MY POWER the singles where her voice is low and SANDCASTLES was performed when she was pregnant but oddly so she performed LOVE DROUGHT which is high, she can hit the high notes and her belts are lower but she’s still a great vocalist

[@daniellemoxey9940]

Come on research and editing!!! Well done! She's a vocal beast and the beauty of her voice is it's ability to adjust so effortlessly #EvolutionOfBey

[@handsomemahlambi]

I’m listening for the changes and even her speaking voice changes from Crazy In Love to Déjà-vu

[@bambinojordanie2156]

Really ? How that... I didnt notice it

[@gabe6959]

I love how passionate you are on this topic. I learned a lot!

[@jermen5137]

You are soooo amazing!! Love these videos of my favorite girl! Bey! These changes are so interesting that I picked up on before listening to someone talk about them. To me I love her sound now especially singing her earlier records. It’s so full and warm! You and her are so amazing! Lol ♥️

[@deeppurplecutie]

I really enjoyed the visuals of your disclaimer. 😂👌

[@candicebruff1136]

Wow I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this. U are amazing I would love for u to do the same for other celebs. I see so many videos on KZbin of vocal coaches reacting to celeb vocals but no one is as detailed as u.

[@justinlocs]

WAYMENT PART 3!?!?!?!!?! I can't wait!!! Wonderful video essay O'Neil!!! You're analysis is spot on!

[@cleopatralimakatsomokokoan7873]

You are amazing!!!! Sending love from South Africa

[@dcray4234]

This series is a godsend. On her own, Beyoncé is such an interesting artist to witness especially having grown up with her music (throughout her solo career at least...I was born towards late ‘98 and unfortunately didn’t necessarily GROW UP with Destiny’s Child as much as others). It takes things to a whole other level when breaking it all down anatomically. I genuinely hope this series is shown in music classes because, no matter who the artist is, topics such as natural changes in voice are very crucial to have.

[@worlaliawakame762]

The voice is delicate . It's very important to take care of it

[@justinlocs]

Okay Part 2!!! So glad you did work over her vocal metamorphasis.

[@galliano100]

0:10 Baby B 0:25 Diva B 0:39 Queen B

[@InvincibleJ]

Fantastic video. I am by no means a Beyonce fan but this is fascinating! I would love for a series on the evolution of Michael Jackson's singing voice. Fingers crossed!

[@raanikaur3684]

You should seriously consider doing a TedX on this using Beyoncé as a case study!

[@AnonymousXtinaSinger]

I love you for this! This is just as amazing as part 1. I hear a change in all of her albums. But that brightness always stayed for the most part. DIL and Bday were the most similar to me in terms of tone. Bday just had a very slight amount more of weight. By the I Am album and era, thats when we got her Woman voice. Still bright, but not as light as her previous eras. By 4, my personal fav, she entered her prime. And I think we got her voice at its very best. She had a very good balance in her voice and shined in almost every area of her voice. By BEYONCE until now, that weight has come in and her voice darkened just a bit and with the slight change/approach in her technique, the A4-D5 is really powerful. High belts take a little more effort now, but I hope with her rest, she'll bring them back with her next album. Id really love to see this with Mariah and Whitney. They too had dramatic changes throughtout their career

[@lydob2471]

Yep my fav vocal era is 4 and I am and b day

[@marzdabull]

This was so cool to watch!

[@Ctwosrer]

This was so good. I wish it was longer. I appreciate this content.

[@kendall1208]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR PT 2! YASSSS

[@avabirdsong]

This is making me think about other artists. I distinctly remember thinking Alicia Keys sounding soo different when No One came out. Was that age or technique? I thought Rihanna's vocal evolution was quite dramatic. I remember thinking her voice was very grating & obsessively nasal. Now im in love with her lol Great video💖

[@conallj100]

i could watch these videos all day omg

[@Redd91ful]

lol hey Beyoncé!!!! We know you’re watching. You’re amazing. And thanks O’Neil for the amazing content

[@Kaastenn]

The actual video you have posted is great. All the edits are really nice. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Gameworks1407]

While I agree for the most part, one thing is confusing. She does make her songs in a smaller range now, yet consistently the most live songs have came from her before 2013 eras. And even the songs that she has covered which are new she adds high belts.

[@KBCREW]

40 seconds in and I’m SHOOK

[@scorpiobrand]

Could this be the reason why she NEVER performed Start Over....

[@kev2020]

You won me over with the alto to tenor sax comparison. I've been there and had to make it work the day before a game. That jump from Eb to Bb was a mess but the show must go on.

[@RangeMasaca]

Can't wait for her Un-break My Heart or Smooth Operator moment. Whew! It's coming!

[@handsomemahlambi]

The changes from Speechless where she was trying to go low to 1+1 with the growls to Rocket with full range 🙌🏽❤️

[@purplechicken86]

Another fantastically produced video!

[@rodeybelldortly1736]

I was going to watching part 2 anyways but the whole DISCLAIMER part really was the icing on the cake👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@randomstuff.22]

I love your videos, I could be watching this for 5 hours straight 🔥

[@butterflyszn2342]

you’re absolutely a genius

[@taracat7723]

I like the new deeper voice (this is as technical as I get)

[@adriano9459]

Your voice is so soothing

[@Daydreams1995]

I have been WAITING for this.

[@reynonmaglangit200]

I love her entirety 💕

[@-Scrapper-]

That disclaimer is ART

[@handsomemahlambi]

If you want to hear the real changes in her voice listen to her ballads from Resentment to Otherside the changes are immense like Disappear to BIGGER, her lower register makes me die and go to Heaven (no pun intended)

[@handsomemahlambi]

Going through my puberty changes as a male I can relate, I used to sing the DIL to I Am songs with ease, then got better with 4 and the deepening happened after BEYONCÉ, so it came at a good time, I’m gaining better control over my voice and can hit high notes with my falsetto like I Care, she’ll get better with her lower register too

[@itsthekeyofdev1801]

I can’t wait for part 3 this series is soo good

[@asher3416]

I think her Star Spangled Banners are a beautiful example of how her voice has changed and how the way she uses her voice has changed :D

[@SaloniSingh19]

I was waiting for a part two 😌

[@worlaliawakame762]

Excellent editing bro

[@romulo_lupin]

Loving these series

[@savannahf8721]

Loved the video! I was left wanting more because I'm greedy lol. Can you do an analysis of Brandy's voice pretty pleaseeeeeeeee

[@Lightning_StrikesAgain]

I remember reading a woman’s voice can change from age or can from after having a baby

[@erincummins2695]

He mentioned that in part 1