First Time Hearing Marcelito Pomoy - Singer Songwriter Reacts (The Prayer on Wish Bus)

My first time hearing Marcelito Pomoy sing, with his performance of The Prayer from The Wish Bus 107.5 . Crazy talent. A Singer Songwriter reaction. To hear more of my music, get contact info and links visit www.calebcoles.com
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[@papatomthune4924]

Your reaction was priceless! Marcelito Pomoy taught himself this song, he has no classical training, rather taught himself how to sing from an early age. He learned this song by listening to a recording by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. His performance, considering that he requires a translator to carry on a conversation in English even though he understands it well but has trouble speaking it, is gorgeous. His native language is Philipino Tagalog, and he has no formal training. The recording engineer was teasing him about his female voice. That's why he spit her out at the end. Notice his big grin after doing that. He is singing now in English, Italian, Spanish and Chinese but he does not speak those languages. Possibility even more by now. He grew up on the streets from age 7 or 8. On September 21, 2014, Pomoy married Joan Paraiso of Calauag, Quezon, and they have one daughter, Marcella Janiah. He is very humble, helping out his neighbors with odd jobs and repairs, even though his reported net worth is around $5,000,000 USD. His ambition serves him well in whatever he does!

[@peterj.fromnorthgermany8546]

Marcelito makes it easy because he can. He is a singing angel on earth. For me, this is his absolute masterpiece, something of crystal clear sung, the bright madness. I can't really think of a second person who can do it better

[@knightdragon5640]

No falsetto here. Marcelito was born with the ability to sing in both soprano and tenor ranges. And as an Italian, I can tell you that his Italian pronunciation is impeccable.

[@cpmffeilberg4970]

He has no voice training. This is raw, God given talent.

[@usAUk126]

true..

[@platinipaul3994]

@RABBI Shekel I agree with you.. Hahaha

[@1079walter]

Good reaction. Marcelito is also singing in two languages, Italian and English, NEITHER of which is his native language, since he is Filipino. Notice, too, that he's sitting down. The song is done live, with no studio "gimmicks". The cover is Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. He has also recorded this song with dual tracks that is more "perfect" sounding. Still an absolute marvel in this offering.

[@laika2653]

He only speak a little English. Even he is a Filipino, Tagalog is not his native language either. He grew up away from his family.

[@torineg.847]

I really enjoyed Celine and Josh Groban doing the prayer, simply amazing. And Marcelito Pomoy is indeed amazing in his ranges and keeping in key. bravo !!! Celine and Josh version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epPZmot9lJppqdU

[@CutleryWonder]

What gets me is the difference between his head/falsetto voice while in male mode in contrast (sometimes immediately) with his female voice. I love that they're so distinct from each other.

[@kathbrown6849]

Very talented young man 🙂

[@valo2909]

Thanks Caleb for your reaction.Marcelito did not change anything from the original version. It was an attempt to recreate a duet of Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli by one person. To showcase his natural talent I guess. As I heard he did not have any formal vocal training and in fact had a very hard upbringing.

[@CalebColesMusic]

It is so impressive to be able to do that. So incredible.

[@pawshands9706]

His life has been riddled with pains. He taught himself from a very young age. His backstory is phenomenal.

[@marygladden583]

I am a new subscriber. I think you have done an excellent critique on Marcelito and Angelina Jordan. (So far those are the only reviews I have listened to) You do not appear to be cynical or jaded, but you seem honest in your criticisms if you have any. You also do a very good job explaining without sounding overly professorial, pedantic or judgmental. And it is clear you are happy for their talent and or successes without any envy or snarkiness in your review. You come across as very professional yet likable. Good for you!

[@agwjaahqkf1379]

Marcelito like an angel that impacted my mind and heart when i am listening.. i dont know but thats what i feel.🙂🙂🙂

[@rodolfosajor9671]

THANKS FOR A DETAILED AND OBJECTIVE REACTIONS..A GUY WITH NO FORMAL TRAINING LIKE MARCELITO, CAN BELT OUT TWO LANGUAGES CLEARLY IS AMAZING..

[@helgatighe8801]

Marcelito pomoy was orphaned at age 7 by his mother while his father was in prison in the Philippines and left to raise himself with smaller brothers and sisters who were eventually picked up an adopted he was not as fortunate but you said when he was scared he'd sing he worked at a chicken farm he has had no formal training at all is just truly a gift from God with an Angelic voice I absolutely can brighten my day by just listening to him

[@elleonclouds3589]

Let us SUPPORT Marcelito at America Got Talent (AGT-Champions) this coming January 2020. Thank you

[@joelramirez8388]

Marcelito is not classically trained like Dimash. He is self-taught. Just imagine how good he can become if he is trained like Dimash

[@bearbunnybun1813]

Joel Ramirez totally Agree 👍🏻 he didn’t even have any vocal lessons but his definitely impressive

[@m.gammon212]

ONLY USING CAPS FOR ME TO SEE BETTER - DIMASH IS A VERY GOOD TECHNICAL SINGER. HE DOESN'T MOVE ME LIKE MARCELITO DOES.

[@charmaineluna5398]

Filipino singers are great like marcelito pomoy, morissette amon and more.

[@laimako1000]

Joel Ramirez they are beautiful Dimash and Marselito has a great voice,good luck boys 🥰🥰

[@anatess07]

I'm not sure what the culture is in Khazakstan when it comes to music but in the Philippines, music is a cultural fabric. Little kids spend their days banging spoons together and singing, going house to house during Christmas to sing carols, going to Fiestas and church festivals singing. When there's just no food to be had and they're hungry they start singing to forget their hunger. So, just like when Schonberg and Boublil went to the Philippines looking to cast Miss Saigon musical and pleasantly surprised to find a lot of talent during casting putting Lea Salonga in the lead role... yet if you tour the country you'll find Lea Salonga voices or better in the karaoke on a street corner. They're not trained, classically or otherwise, as most of them are very poor, but their talent is not just in singing, their talent is in mimicry such that they learn from the masters just by listening to them and mimicking the sound the easiest way they can pull it off. It's also how they can sing in any language. That's how you get Arnel Pineda, another street kid, who can sing to sound like anybody including Steve Perry. So when Filipinos look at shows like American Idol or AGT, we have this very judgy attitude about it because most of the contestants just sound like the karaoke on the street corner. So when we hear something really unique - like what Marcelito or Dimash are doing, we get like... WHOA! Because, even with our musical tradition and penchant for mimicry, it's just not something the karaoke singers in the street corner can do no matter how hard they try.

[@carriethompson378]

WOW! Was not expecting that. AMAZING!

[@erlinazulauf7717]

Amazing this guy Marcelito Pomoy the best singer he comes from the Philippines

[@NidaLacambra]

Marcelito you have gifted voice from God. God bless you always and your family.

[@Unknown-kg4gg]

I love Filipinos singer like marcelito pomoy, GREAT AND AMAZING REACTION 😊

[@nenellamado5490]

Marcelitoisa unique and amazing singer. Everyday iwatched his vdeo songs ilike so much besutiful to hear, all songs of him i really really like.God bless marci and more blessings to come...

[@kimtaxxxx]

AMAZING //JUST BEAUTIFUL // HELOOKS LIKE AN ANGEL AND SO DO YOU //

[@JoeMama-bw2vy]

I've watched dozens of reactions to this video, and your's is my favorite for many reasons. But Especially because you give sincere credit where it's due. Yes, marcelito is a phenomenal Talent. Great reaction!

[@joanmcgilton5075]

Marclento was on America’s got talent last week. When I heard him sing I recognized him. He is amazing!

[@khaalis9385]

Hey my man! I thought you'd really trip on this more than you did! I watched this two days ago, but had to digest your reaction! My reaction was to close my eyes and actually see Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli sing the song! Marcelito is crazy good! And so are you, by the way!

[@deborahknapp5524]

Greatest singer in the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@briangraham5156]

Thanks for another terrific reaction, Caleb. Re: The cough at the end (just because you deserve a chuckle) -- Marcelito has said he does that to cough up the soprano he swallowed before he started to sing.

[@CalebColesMusic]

Haha !!

[@CricetinaeGerbillinae]

Wow, wow! I wish Dimash would sing something like that. And then sing in a duet Dimash & Marcelito. Those male and female voices are still amazing.

[@laprincipessaroma]

Please.. give me a break..they are totally different.

[@CricetinaeGerbillinae]

@@laprincipessaroma of course they are different. Also they are very talented in different ways.

[@andrewmendoza1425]

He set the standard for dual voices if there is one.

[@galomeliton1405]

Marcelito Castro Pomoy IS THE REAL DEAL. I had the great privilege of meeting and watching him in concert in June in Toronto. Check out his life story; it is worthy of a movie. Watching him live was like an out of body experience. The videos DO NOT do his voice any justice. Proud to be Filipino. Cheers from Toronto.

[@yunaslovers]

The song itself " the prayer" is a miracle.. it's very heavenly very emphasized. I guess this has a message to the world... Humility and blessing. No matter how low pomoy was as a street child. He is still endowed with a gift by our creator. This song is the best performance of pomoy so far. Amazing. His AGT performance has a global social impact. Compared to his PGT performance.

[@exequieljrtismo3536]

Marcelito pomoy, his talent blessings to our God...

[@floweroflife0306]

He's very good, not like Dimash, but we have to consider that it was a time when he was a street child and singer. Dimash was trained for opera since he was 5. Considering this, is fascinating.

[@RobertWicks-xg4vs]

Dimash cant pronounce the words correctly very sloppy Marcelito is cleaner.

[@AS-yz2iz]

I loved his switching. I have watched this some more times than I can count.

[@g.dubyou6263]

I was just getting ready to go to bed. Gotta watch this first, though. 👌👌👌 Keep in mind, he needs an interpreter to even have a conversation in English. He’s sitting down, and he’s also singing in Italian. And the end, where he appears to cough, people say that he’s expelling the female from within. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Celine Dion/ Andrea Bocelli

[@CalebColesMusic]

Yes, incredibly difficult! So impressive.

[@g.dubyou6263]

Caleb Coles Music I updated the post with a little explanation of what he was supposedly doing in the end. This is just what I’ve heard he’s doing by reading comments while listening to other reactions.

[@CalebColesMusic]

Haha! That's hilarious.

[@g.dubyou6263]

Caleb Coles Music indeed!

[@judygaylan1492]

Your reaction to Marcelito's song indicates you have a thorough knowledge of music and musically inclined too. If you have noticed the singing is effortless and it makes it awesome! Besides, the talent is a gift from God as marcelito doesn't have any formal training.

[@mariapunzalan9137]

Thanks for reaction..now that Marcelito is in AGT all of you guys who react on him before, we return to you to watch again your reaction..sorry for my english. ✌✌😘

[@paulwalker2401]

Some surprises are worth the wait ..

[@fernandoongkeko3787]

Check his cover of power of love and you'll find how amazing he really is.

[@lettyfortuna3216]

We are so proud.of you marcelito pomoy god bless you always

[@bettycogswell9851]

That was awesome. He has a beautiful voice. Thanks Caleb...

[@patrickstar1573]

He will be competing in Americas got talent the champions on January 6🙂🙂

[@scoutfinch7727]

It great that you had not seen him before. i saw him for the 1st time a few days ago and my reaction when I saw this was pretty much smiling from ear to ear (after I put my tongue back in my mouth!)... His1st album was appropriately titled: Duet Yourself! LOL TY!

[@beckyd.236]

This man has a Heavenly Gift!

[@hermieblancaflor9273]

He just setting there and hitting every note effortless. He has a captivating voice. Amazingly beautiful voice.

[@rhonda620]

You have the most gorgeous smile!! What a beautiful reaction!!

[@vibeswithus4338]

watching from australia... please react to marcelito I BELIEVE IN YOU

[@pinkysoco9162]

Please try watching marcelito pomoy sing power of love celine dion

[@billizetti]

So fun to watch having seen it many times, and waiting for your facial reaction when he switches voices for the first time. 🌹

[@luciadiche4644]

So soothing, right! So impressed with your reaction! So sincere, so angelic! Thanks!

[@dianeaustin2414]

He sings the power of love...one person, not split.

[@mackycastro5061]

Thank you so much! You clearly appreciate what he has to offer and what he cant do and i think someone like you should sit in one of them AGT judges.

[@buchi777_]

Marcelito doesnt have formal training in singing,but he can switch voices just like that!!! Love the reaction sir your smile is so cute!!! Try katrina velardes go the distance on the wish bus.....

[@scoutfinch7727]

He discovered this talent when he was a kid. I think it is natural. I can't find where he has had any sort of training.

[@bleziej.1406]

thank yoi for your good reaction on our "kababyan "Marcelito Pomoy God bless

[@SquirrelTheater]

Singing an iconic, beautiful song while sitting down and making it seem effortless: CHECK. Switching from a head tone to a chest tone and getting both perfect: CHECK Doing it better than any other “dual singer” & making most vocal coaches or critics show that they need to find another god damned job: PRICELESS 👍🏻

[@switzelcabarios6944]

If you haven't watched it yet or listened to it and you just heard it, you're just listening to it. You will really think that there are more than one singer singing the song.

[@my.business]

*Just so you know, he was invited by Ellen on her show & Celine Dion herself was told by Ellen about him & she invited him to New York to her concert. He has also performed this very song (and others) for the Spanish royal family...yes its on video...and it sounds the same like in a studio*

[@zenaidacoleman1812]

Amazing guy, and amazing voice

[@mochiwithjiminjam]

Yes, I heard him before. Really amazing ☺👌

[@tilbafletcher7135]

So glad another Aussie appreciates Marcelito Pomoy....I have see you do a reaction to Dimash....but the difference between Marcelito Pomoy and Dimash. is Dimash has been trained since he was 5.Along with his parents MUm and Opera singer Dad Singer Songwriter. Marcelito had absolutely no training. You can view his life story on Wikipedia. When you read his story you will be amazed at this amazing singer..Since I become a fan of Marcelito. As Australian I did not know too much about the Philippines. Exception it was an island "Över there." 70,000. islands well that nearly blew me away. I have since studied up on the Philippines, The Culture, The People, The history . World War 11. All due to this remarkable young man .I do hope that you will read up on him then you will really appreciate him not just as a singer but a remarkable Human Being.

[@marcelasanchezarroyo2799]

Marcelito canta como Los Ángeles ,,,el canta maravilloso

[@Pallada8888]

Listening to Marcelito, I had an impression that he's a fantastic voice imitator. That's why he is not offering his own interpretation of a song but literally imitates every note, timber and intonation of different singers. It's super impressive and I admire his obvious talent but it all kinda reminded me of circus tricks, to be honest... I would like to hear him singing an original song where his own personality would shine through...

[@ayplaytime]

Maybe because he never learn sing from vocal coach, never has singing lesson so he just imitate what he hear ... I think

[@SquirrelTheater]

It’s “timbre” not “timber”. He’s not cutting a tree down!!!

[@finbarmartin9761]

CHECK OUT HIS VERSION OF POWER OF LOVE kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3WtdWCkeZZjp8k CHECK OUT HIS VERSION OF ENDLESS LOVE kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX6lhHyQqdGZfc0 CHECK HIM OUT WITH BEAUTY AND THE BEAST kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYu3oZSwdq-Mnrs CHECK OUT HIS LIVE VERSION OF DESPACITO kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGeniHmnpMaYmrs CHECK OUT HIS LIVE VERSION OF NARITO AKO kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJyWcneki8lngq8

[@skysimmons9593]

Pomoy’s power of love and despacito; and time to say goodbye🤗🤗🤗

[@chrisdarbz7701]

You are so kind and nice to all the reacting videos you made. I saw alot 😁😁

[@eframaecadudu-anycamora158]

Thanks fir nicr reactions... Please to react also to his song Time to say goodby & i believe in you... God bless!

[@brandiegazzano2044]

Who is the amazing is the amazing marcelito marcelito pomoy

[@honoriomercado7896]

Very Special Talented the best Marcelito Pomoy he Really Sounds like Celine Dion and Andrea many more any Sounds like Michael Jackson & Whitney Houston , Josh Groban nice voice real believe me real. . .

[@rizalsaenz3179]

Yeah, in the Philippines, Marcelito Pomoy called as a "PHENOMINAL SINGER"....

[@vorzchannel1447]

Very nice reaction,,,thanks

[@jinz948]

Awesome reaction

[@laimako1000]

People can you stopped to compare them Dimash and Marselito are beautiful singers I wish them to have a great singers future 💕💕💕

[@MoochieLovesIt]

and also the amazing thing about it Marcelito had no if any kind of professional training what so ever... nada zech... when he was a child his mom left him while his father was in jail and he lost his family he grew up living on the streets in the philippines well his story is brief on america gots talent

[@zeferinoarroyo7673]

Love your honesty and your accent...

[@Usuarionoexiste2]

This is Super Cool! Dani Loves it!🔥

[@RobertWicks-xg4vs]

Marcelito is the greatest singer in the world.

[@moon3817]

I think his beautiful multicolored voice and switching skills can not be acquired through formal training. Because I've never seen a formal trained singer who can do the same thing as him.

[@devinnejamesdela9770]

Youve got great smile on your reaction😊

[@lydiatingzon8070]

You could also listen Marcelito's rendition in America's Got Talent in 2019.

[@amadanova6928]

Marcelino puro talento

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Heavenly, Doing a Duet alone, two different voices one male, one female, doing change ups in less than 1/2 breath, speak in one languages and sings two different languages, languages Brilliant talent Self Taught. Peace

[@jhunjhun0412]

Nice reaction blog post 👍😁😄 watching from Saudi Arabia 👍 thumbs up 👍😄

[@tarzanisno1]

I understand what Marcelito is doing with this duet, and it's amazing. What I would love to see is a version in which he sings both duet performances but recorded separately, then overlayed onto one track. A bit is lost in the transitioning from one to the other in this particular presentation. An overlayed track would allow the duet performances to run their full range, one layered over the other. Fantastic though. And I especially enjoy the reaction from all the vocal coaches, yours included, Caleb.

[@DD-wd7ku]

That is available on his CD recording. You can find it on KZbin. It's called 'Duet Yourself'.

[@matsor79]

Thanks Caleb for sharing.

[@john-on2xt]

Try Gary Valenciano, SPAIN that was also insane. Also in wish bus you're gonnaove him too

[@easternserenity4472]

Hi! I have crush on you... You're so handsome! 😍 Love from Philippines ❤

[@naylanayla4404]

Superrrr! Bravissimo!

[@johnmark8890]

thanks mate! from brisbane

[@jorcarmona]

Great reaction. I love Marcelito. Unlike Dimash he is not perfect in his singing (a bit flat and pitchy at times) but he is fenomenal. He is self taught and won the Philiphines Got Talent or Philiphines Idol back in 2011. He is a mimic. He covers the songs trying to sound like the original artist and he does a great job at that. I've seen him sing like Celine Dion, Andrea Boccelli, Beyoncé, Freddie Mercury, etc. Unfortunately as he is not a musician he doesn't have the ability to recreate the songs he is doing (unlike you did with SOS, or like Dimash does), so he as to rely on others to have material to work with. This way he will never be as well Known as his talent deserves.

[@CalebColesMusic]

Thanks for giving me more insight into him :) Makes sense!

[@jorcarmona]

@@CalebColesMusic Your welcome. Keep the great work you do.

[@kayhawkins5925]

Like your description and now understand his popularity. Talent is talent and being a mimic is a gift. He has the ear for music and would be good to hear him sing in his own voice.

[@thinkerguy4]

Yes, I noticed pitchiness just a few seconds in. But the texture of his voice is very nice.

[@rickyseabul5232]

That is not true at all! He could sing anything that is presented to him, I have no doubt! He is so gifted, nothing could be a challenge to his amazing talent!

[@good2freelance1]

I am genuinely surprised haha :) I didn't expect this. My first time watching this with you Lol

[@jamierichardson734]

Marcelito Pomoy found out that he could sing in Kara voices on the street at age 18

[@gavinlively4946]

Very nice reaction complement very nice

[@ifluvinguiswrong]

Italian singers/coaches have noted how good his Italian when he sings.

[@elviebontilao7004]

because of his phenominal talent marcelito pomoy was invited to show by the king and queen of Spain ..

[@juliedean9546]

I’m really enjoy this video❤️❤️❤️

[@rotemtomhagbi1937]

He and dimash came in the same spaceship

[@pamparas6045]

Great reaction. I love your accent ♥

[@anthonylewis62]

mERCELITO HAS HAD NO MUSICAL TRAINING AT ALL, NONE, HES SHEER PERFECTION

[@scottbaldwin7133]

no one can do what he doe's that well

[@zethcao11]

watch him singing "the power of love" that he can mimic other singers

[@hanaatoa4709]

Marcelito the man although he hasn't been trained by a professional musician but he's been gifted by God hes more like the korean homeless boy who won the korean got talent we are from New zealand and very fond of Marcelito Pomoy the most humble singer God bless u boy

[@oirualuciano8068]

I love filipino singers they are one of the best in the world hope to vesit manila soon watching from washington aklan

[@sionydelacruz6505]

Very nicw the best the prayer

[@ricardobernadas2787]

Nice comment and reaction coach. Honestly I like the way you explain it is very clear to understand. Pls react also his cover of " power of love" by Celine Dion. Thanks coach and God Bless