Beyoncé's Voice is Changing (Part 4): RENAISSANCE

[@AnRuixuan]

Honestly hearing Dangerously In Love in a lower key on RWT made me transcend, it was sooooo good

[@oneilgerald]

I almost SCREAMED when I realized she was taking that route for the song! Ah! Sooo good! 😆🫠

[@cwise0603]

I am hoping she releases the music like she did for HOMECOMING. The new key for DIL is everything

[@ThaSweetHart]

@@cwise0603The Hive (or Twitter hive, at least lol) is pretty convinced a live album is coming.

[@jlp4092]

I love both voices, honestly it’s a privilege to watch and hear the growth and maturity in her voice. So dope!!

[@oneilgerald]

Isn’t it!? The human body is so interesting and complex!!! 🥹

[@0024811]

She said she damaged her vocal cord whe she was 9 years old because producers had her singing for 9 hours straight to perfect her growl. That's how she's able to growl so stongly

[@TreXsJournal-Coming-Soon]

I did a similar thing. Tried to make my voice sound more dark than it is instead of exploring it for the strengths it already has. It's taken a lot of time to undo the damage.

[@SuiteVII]

At this point, you are a vocal archeologist or something. Your work is so important

[@oneilgerald]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAT!?!?!? THANK YOU!!!!!!! Thank you so much, Robert!!!!!!! 😫🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 WHAAAAAAAAAAT!?!?!? Oh my gosh! You absolutely didn’t need to do give ANYTHING, but I receive it with LOADS of gratitude. The work is SO fulfilling and thank you for even THINKING to do this!

[@SuiteVII]

@@oneilgeraldYour work is a public service 🙌🏾 You deserve all the good things ❤

[@theoriginalmadgeylou]

i feel like every record, she teaches us how to sing in a new way. it's truly amazing to witness!

[@oneilgerald]

This is absoLUTELY the truth!!! Yes! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tsiddig]

Why allegedly, would any discerning public, idol worship, a surgically and hormonally enhanced, satanick Masonick,deceiver cheat, sellout, gender inverted male castrato, end off?

[@sonofmaroons]

Before I watch I’ll just say that I appreciate you and the space you’ve created for this conversation. Hearing Bey on this tour has been really inspiring because I got the sense that she is fully aligned with the present moment and knows how to embrace & work with the changes in her voice. To me that’s not only a lesson for singing, but a lesson for life. Change is a constant on this Earth and our bodies are not machines. Beyoncé even said that herself in the film. I believe a major part of her ethos involves maintaining her humanity while the world consistently tries to immortalize her. Although I believe as a brand, as a Virgo and an insanely hard working, talented Capitalist she knows how to play into the ways we idealize her lolol but can you blame her? She is a master at world-building. She is truly an icon, and I don’t use that world lightly. I appreciate the younger, more light soprano Beyoncé who was singing circles around melodies all the damn time lol - AND I appreciate the seasoned, wise, experienced, refined, and powerfully warm singer and all around astronomical force that she is today. I’m grateful she even continues to deal with the public because at this point she could easily just go chill and love on her family - but she put herself out there. Yes making more money but I doubt it’s about that at this point. She’s created such a cultural movement for us especially after a time of us all being separated for so long ❤️

[@oneilgerald]

WOOOOOOOO, THIS COMMENT!!!!!! I love this!!!!! Embracing and celebrating both sides is not initially easy, especially in a world where we resist change. But when we find that narrow road??? WOO! It’s phenomenal. Thanks so much for watching and participating in this celebration! 🥳

[@brianabanana1087]

This was so well written and thought out!!! Yes!!! Yes to all of if!

[@sonofmaroons]

@@oneilgerald aw thank you for reading my lil essay haha! great video.

[@joynay444]

Lol @ "capitalist". Y'all learn a new word on the Internet and just constantly throw it around completely out of context. Not even understanding the true history or background of anything, but because it's become a popular word on social media. Also, there's no need to mention that she's making more money--she deserves to because she has earned it all. She has worked for it all. You make money when you work and no 1 makes a point of it so let's not.do that to her. I hope her and his husband continue to make more money and become gazillionaires. They deserve every blessing coming their way.

[@sonofmaroons]

@@joynay444 Please don’t speak as if you know who I am by insinuating that I just learned the world “capitalism” You can critique without insulting someone’s intelligence. I did not do that to anyone and I aim to speak kindly. Why be mean? Whether we mention the money or not, it’s literally a fact. I NEVER said she doesn’t “deserve” what she has. That’s a completely different conversation.

[@deevasquez1171]

As a certified hive member I absolutely love these kind of mini educational videos on Beyoncé’s voice and vocal creativity. I’m not a vocalist just a fan of great singers but it’s always so amazing to hear someone well educated in that field talk about all the complexities of singing. I have always loved Beyoncé’s low register especially during the destiny’s child era, songs like Temptations, Bills Bills, Hey Ladies stand out. So for me I don’t know if her voice has changed or if she’s just embracing that tone more now lol, either way her voice is an absolute instrument that I can’t get enough of.

[@deevasquez1171]

Lmao why did I think this was shade to me, then I remembered the song 🤣😩

[@bmediahq2726]

Lets not forget the WHOLE entire tour she had sinus issues. You can hear it in her behind the scenes on the film

[@deevasquez1171]

And she’s had a vocal injury since childhood (which was new to me) , plus the bronchitis and infections, then the knee injury, it’s amazing that she still persevered through the tour as greatly as she did

[@roger9283]

Your opinion on her singing is so crucial to me cause as someone who don’t have a vocal coach or teacher and never take classes this is so helping cause I’ve been studying this woman singing technique for years you can really say that she taught me how to sing ( if that’s even possible idk😅) but hearing different opinions is a big help for my vocal journey thank you so much ❤

[@oneilgerald]

Honestly, it's comments like this that remind me why I do it. There are so many people like you that are trying to fill in the spaces to try and get some type of understanding! I'm happy that I could add to your knowledge pool! Thanks so much for watching!!! 🥰

[@memberofthelambily1340]

I can’t express how much more pleasing to my ears her new deeper voice is

[@axelito6342]

4:46 THIS !!!! Her voice is more potent and even tho she is using a headier mix than prior years !!!

[@iamsolia]

Watching Beyoncé navigate her vocal changes has helped me not grieve too much about my own vocal changes over the years.

[@ChristinaLove844]

Right!

[@ryansongmusic]

Ilove how she playing her voice like an instrument. she doesn't need to belt to prove she's beyonce anymore

[@A_Muzik]

I learned about voice changes from vocal coach Eric Arceneaux. He said in a blog that as a singer gets older, their timbres darken, and their registers shift. For women this transition intensifies with pregnancy and menopause.

[@khylee14]

I love her voice in Renaissance it's fuller, stronger and more powerful.

[@mlh1367]

Ohhh I hopes she releases a Live album for the RWT. She sounded absolutely phenomenal. I LOOOVE how she sounds

[@brianabanana1087]

I know nothing about music on a scholarly level like this but I love these breakdowns😂 She really preserved her voice after all of these years! It’s been so amazing growing up with her and hearing all her different eras

[@mimicallsit7675]

“A human sound is an ever evolving experience”

[@brittanytiera3299]

Her lower register is like butter

[@heylo757]

3:13 "Tonnnnnnes getting thicca!" I could not help it. Really tho, delighted that another installment of this series is back. I've pointed several people to your channel when the are dismissive of Bey because they are stuck in -- or honestly, put off by -- her pre-Self-Titled era. They might not have joined Hive, but they respect. Especially given some of her peers have not been able to protect/adjust/grow their instrument over the decades.

[@do0re0mi0ski]

As someone who listens to her discography, new and old, all the time, these videos/tutorials always give me new perspectives and makes me appreciate how she's processed her own evolution as an artist. Thanks for this insight!

[@swizzylifestyle5660]

I learned that a womans voice changes after giving birth from the Fox show STAR! When Star gave birth & lost her vocal ability her career was about to end until she took a steroid to get it back (not sure if thats used in reality or for dramatical purposes of the show) but ever since I saw that episode & saw how other female artists voices changed it brought me to that. Victoria Monet's voice changed by an octave but Beyonce is more lower range basses & seasoned now. I love it both ways for different reasons! Women are Powerful🤎

[@tatum635]

Yep and along with having a baby voices deepen as we age. Victoria’s voice will be deeper in a few years

[@Kencarsonlvr297]

I love how she was able to embrace and adapt to her changing voice. I love her lower register and how much it’s used in renaissance especially after hearing them live. These breakdown videos are so interesting especially since i’ve listened to almost her entire discography including her DC days so its interesting to see how much her voice has changed over the years

[@imperialqtrmusic]

I have noticed her voice changing in 2013 and ever since then I have appreciated how she navigates her new voice. Side note Kelly Clarckson is an unstudied case lol

[@shewhohasnoface]

I love this series of videos you've created on the maturation of her voice. I hope, somehow, Beyonce will see them too. :) Great job!

[@oneilgerald]

Thanks so much! Wanna know something? I secretly think she has. 😏 And I hope it’s brought encouragement and light to a very sensitive issue for any singer!

[@ryanlikesdogs4171]

what makes you say this!!! @@oneilgerald

[@duwan4241]

Nowadays, I am always amazed by her operatic head voice. Specially that America Has A Problem. I can't get enough of it.

[@gissellept]

The fact that this started 4 years ago amd he's still at it, and im still watching ❤

[@W4TSKY]

I LOVE that you mentioned the counter melody on Heated. It's easily my favorite moment on the album but hardly talked about because the chant itself is so iconic and there are so many more bold moments on Renaissance, so it's understandable. Thanks for breaking down why it hooks me (ethereal).

[@seeme-now]

Your breakdowns are amazing. Giving me a greater appreciation of Bey”s technical approach to singing.

[@moonlightnovice]

So glad you brought this series back! This video was so informative and interesting. Bey has navigated the changes in her voice with such grace. I’ve seen a lot of people say that they this miss Bey’s old style of singing. But it’s natural for women’s voices to change. Just because it’s not as pronounced as men’s voice changes doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. We need to give women more grace. I love both Bey’s younger and more mature voice equally. It’s better that she’s adapting her music to suit her new voice than pushing her voice outside its comfortable range. Her lower range is to die for and her head voice is chef’s kiss.

[@bouthatlfeforeal]

She’s just a vocal gift from god.

[@lotusphoenix8]

Hats off to you for honouring Beyoncé, for honouring women, for honouring humans. And excellent video as always

[@Jayy717]

This series has been insightful, well spoken and beautiful. Thank you

[@oneilgerald]

It was a labour of love! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! 🥹

[@Koko3op]

MAN THE editing in this video. JESUS christ you've really stepped it up even more, makes these videos even more pleasurable to watch! You're the best! Learnt a lot here also.

[@koby_in_renaissance]

Just watched Renaissance film today. IT WAS PHENOMENAL. HER VOCALS…

[@stevealvyzak288]

Can you please do a similar series for Mariah Carey? I think her vocal journey has been quite fascinating

[@naturallymeiii]

Yes !

[@mariaoviedo5881]

yes please!

[@TreXsJournal-Coming-Soon]

Her voice didn't mature nearly as healthily as Beyoncé's

[@narutohyuga1845]

@@TreXsJournal-Coming-Soonyeah cuz she has had nodules in her throat since the beginning of her career

[@withanneka]

This video is so much better than I thought it would be clicking on it. I appreciate the effort!

[@sum6198]

she revealed in her recent documentary about her vocal cords hemorrhaging as a child, which allows her to access her “growl” easier. what are your thoughts on this and her vocal evolution? i would love to hear ur take.

[@panjiesbrown4015]

I saw that too and I was shocked to hear that. As sad as it was especially because she was so young, but I think it also goes to show everything happens for a reason. Had she not gone through that we wouldn’t have the same Beyoncé we have today. She wouldn’t have learned how to properly use/conserve her voice in a healthy way. Because of that she learned from a young age (and as she got older) to growl and belt high notes without damaging her voice again. That’s why she’s a true legendary Powerhouse singer/vocalist we have today ❤️🎤🎶

[@AAJHAYE]

A TRUE ARTIST ENTERTAINER PERFORMER 💅🏼

[@andytan1410]

The quality of this analysis is world class! Viewership will catch up soon! I'm sharing this.

[@KristenilyciaLowe]

This breakdown is so good to me! You really taught me some things 🙏🏽

[@oneilgerald]

I'm so glad to have been a part of some learning for you! Have a blessed day! 🥰

[@SwaggaJonez1]

Beyoncé is this Generations Vocal Standard

[@ACEKYNG_]

this video was an experience! I taught voice for 10 years before I switched to another career. I loved everything about the production, the information shared, and the music was amazing

[@LibraGrooves]

Amazing video Neil, I always love when you talk about Beyoncé’s voice because you do proper research to give us great breakdowns of her voice and music. Now I’m not a music expert but when I watched your videos I learned something new! ❤️🐝

[@robertlewis5544]

I love this! Thank you for taking the time to break down the notes with visual representations. I'm loving this new Beyoncé and it's getting better and better.

[@BrittneySharde15]

2:12 yessss sitting for sure 🤎🤎 I love the deepness!!

[@prettycyber8332]

I love her voice now!!

[@EButta71]

You are incredible!! A master of your craft!!

[@Leomerya12]

Just also let's not forget that her technique has changed. You touched on it. She's better.

[@lawrencenteo]

Your videos are just brilliant. You are insanely talented. ❤

[@gabgrandy01]

This was amazing and I honestly didn’t know how to describe the changes in her voice due to maturity so thank you! I feel that I’ve been biased to Brandy because I don’t absorb her more recent work like I do her earlier work as it doesn’t “sound” the same…such a great video

[@TreXsJournal-Coming-Soon]

Now Brandy, she really doesn't sound much different. And that's cause she's never been a belty singer, and has pretty much stayed safe in her choices.

[@terasus4]

This video is gold!! I always thought Beyonce was great. Especially as a performer. But I preferred other singers. But the whole thing changed for me when she started singing lower. Creatively she has become better and more interesting in the latter albums. In fact, she is one of the very few that, being a pop star from the very beginning, has become a better artist through the years. That’s pretty hard to do and fantastic to watch.

[@nicoleyoung1190]

I absolutely loved this analysis of her voice! I understood everything u were talking about because i studied voice/singing in college. My voice has changed too. Cannot hit the high notes anymore. I absolutely love Beyonce! ❤️

[@tremaine861]

It's definitely deeper now but still beautiful

[@2ME-T]

Your edit GAME is on Fleek

[@oneilgerald]

Thank you so much! This vision was really meticulous to execute. Shoutout to my editor, Yaroslav! He worked tirelessly to get the thing DONE! It was a lot of late nights for him and I'm super thankful! The fact that you noticed our work means a LOT! ☺️

[@user-ev4ed4li7d]

This is the most well put together analysis ive ever watched on an artist.

[@NDGOCHYLD]

I love her grown and sexy voice. It's dark and gritty like I like it....

[@nenala7684]

This is so iconic 🎉

[@siah-mon]

I really enjoyed the video essay style you went with for this video!

[@menorrhee5618]

Great video ! Thank you ! I deeply love Beyoncé since I was young, she is a diva. This new album is so perfect but please Ms Knowles-Carter we all need the next step : more naturel and spontaneous. As she said, she has nothing to prove at this point. The only risk to take ;) Only my lovely pov :)

[@deevasquez1171]

Do you prefer her ballads like “halo/if I were a boy” her r&b songs like “me myself & I/Dance For You” her ultra pop songs like “sweet dreams/DejaVu” or her mashup songs like “formation/sorry” just curious, I can’t put my finger on what type of album she should do next

[@CC-rm9uq]

@@deevasquez1171 I know you didn’t ask me but a rock album would be great from her imo

[@briandeborja]

Incredible video and breakdown. I have so much I want to say but ima just say you straight up killed this and all of the reasons for the vocal changes and her adaptations.!!! Incredible work!!

[@ToyaF82]

I appreciate the time and care you put into this video ❤

[@beniciorina7939]

This is one of your many great videos!! Truly inspiring as well as singers can play with their sounds and not feel boxed into one particular way of approaching singing. Blessings to you and yours this time as well 🙏🏽💫😄

[@oneilgerald]

Thank you so much for the acknowledgement! And it's a privilege to bring ANY inspiration at all. I absolutely want this series to set singers free to experiment and find what's authentic to them! Thanks again for watching! 🥰

[@bren7067]

Beyonce said that she kept getting bronchitis on the Renaissance tour. She also had knee surgery before the tour. She adjusts to what she's going through. Why didn't you use the 8va verse of "I Miss You" for that note?

[@SteadyNUnremitting]

She also talked a lot about her movie in the concert film. Her voice is topnotch condition

[@Koimarie]

THIS IS GREAT, WHY AM I JUST DISCOVERING YOU AND SOME OTHERS, I AM ASKING TO BE SCHOOLED ON ALGORYTHEMS

[@smilessgirl]

this is so beautifully made! you editing game is on another level! the content overall is TOP tier, thank you O'Neil! I truly hope someone from her team do come across your videos.

[@rhaenyraitargaryen6360]

Many people especially my fellow lambs will most likely attack me for saying this, but I hope Mariah gets to watch this video or better even, someone talks to her about embracing her current tone and voice.

[@ldnuk2356]

Goddam your ear and knowledge of her voice is second to none 🎉🎉

[@eLReyyyyyy]

The greatest thing that can happen to an artist is change

[@Jordan-ze8cu]

Yes I love these videos

[@oneilgerald]

I really do too! They’re a lot of work to make, but SUPER satisfying to see! 🥰

[@tammyd4110]

I’m sorry, but this is information. I never knew I even needed in my life! Thank you!❤

[@lyfepoetic]

My first time here . I went back and watched the previous parts. Guys like you make me enjoy music even more because I am just a normal listener. Great video! lol

[@muelemcfadden]

This is such a beautiful and well, uhh, articulate, I think is the word I want to use lol, video. Great job!

I’m comfortable in my head voice because of my classical training I’m learning to be ok with not being a belter

[@bperez8656]

ITS IMPROVING❤

[@acrux739]

editing's so immaculate

[@cj_talker]

I really enjoyed this video ❤

[@oneilgerald]

Yaaaay! So glad you watched. And thanks for commenting too! It means a lot. ☺️

[@MMMMEDEIROS]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO ❤

[@oneilgerald]

It is my PLEASURE! Thank you so much for watching!!!! 😁🙏🏾

[@takiablack994]

I’m here for the education 🙏🏾

[@isaiahmcallister3883]

Personally, I think her voice is healed in her new album.

[@user-kf6zp4hx2d]

It is truly astounding and deplorable that general public (I blame the patriarchy) almost always allows (and sometimes even celebrate) mediocrity in male pop singers while constantly downplay and criticize factually talented female singers.

[@cavalrystyles8776]

Yur EDITING in this video is most Impressive. 💯

[@noeland8129]

Thanks for the update! Idk nothing about notes but i find these so interesting

[@gamer1X12]

do you think she'll be a contralto in older age? I can see a few popular mezzos heading down that path especially if their voice drops or changes due to things like childbirth, medical conditions, hormonal flux, etc. edit: the E5 belt comparisons are such a great moment of vocal comparison in my opinion. the difference is really audible. in the earlier years the note its brighter, more nasal, and slightly quieter. currently, the note is almost entirely chest, and has more clarity and volume though you can tell it takes more for the voice to go that high than before. I notice many heavier mezzos like Dua Lipa, Miley, and current Beyonce tend to have a somewhat shouty/yelly tone once the voice reaches around D5, which I personally LOVE and think it sounds so good on them. I can't wait to hear how her voice continues to change and how beyonce navigates it with growing wisdom, age, and experience.

[@SteadyNUnremitting]

Nope. Her voice has readjusted back to the middle, where she's always feels more comfortable. She recently entered her vocal prime and is still very much a Mezzo-soprano. In fact, with the Renaissance era, she clearly gained back some brightness, evening out her voice.

[@Plearning2810]

Will there be a part 5? ❤

[@tommysinclair7237]

I wish you would do this video concept with other voices too

[@siphe]

You never miss! 🤌🏽✨

[@VirgosGroove3]

This is sad yet beautiful. I say sad because I wonder if singers feel bad about the change. I don’t mind the deep sound

[@oneilgerald]

I hear you! I think we’ve all done a bad job of welcoming the evolution of singers and with our talk we’ve increased the pressure around their voices. I think with that, a normal change in a seasoned singer has a pressure that can bring someone down initially. That being said, you’re still right. The changes are BEAUTIFUL. ☺️

[@nielsenmakaba5777]

????????

[@stephjoy6944]

Great video!! Well done!

[@eclass8662]

I really enjoyed this ❤❤❤ You better TEACH…TEACHER!

[@gerardthearchitect]

Man, you need to be a judge on a singing competition show....cuz you KNOW UR ISH!

[@BrightBrie]

My fav Mezzo

[@josheab8236]

This was a great video!!! I learned so much!❤

[@kimberlyjade4094]

So in conclusion she now has an older Aretha/Prince/Brandy effect in her vocal style..❤

[@chiaraluchetti5245]

LOVE THISSS

[@MrMister1906]

Well done, OG!

[@trioduece7559]

Love these

[@dequisqueya]

thank ❤ you ❤ for ❤ your ❤ service

[@oneilgerald]

It’s my pleasure to serve. And thank YOU for watching it! 🥰

[@g.hmusicc]

ouuu this editing

[@abbylockhart8554]

perfect analysis!