Classical Musicians React: EXO 'Stronger' vs 'Wait'

For the 65th reaction video of Season 3 of this series, classical musicians react to EXO's bside tracks 'Stronger' and 'Wait'
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[@minabblisakook5070]

I wish if you classical musicians react to new Blackpink song kill this love

[@yolandaclarista5420]

ReacttotheK, you're amazing, I always watching your reaction. I don't know that much about music technically, but I love how you're explaining. There is one of my favorite Exo's song called El Dorado. I hope you guys will react to it. It's more better if you watch the concert version. Thank you! Love from Indonesia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AliasHSW]

Just discover your channel today. 👍😀. Looking at your list I don’t see a review of Lee Hyori’s “Black” is there? Would be nice... :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWeXmKhuptaYn68

[@icebearland_]

React to Sohyang arirang alone (immortal songs2)

[@sofeels_]

Which ones did SM take down?

[@zk8873]

never forget exo recorded wait in just one take; it only took them 40 minutes

[@fatinamalinamustapha4203]

@@gwyn_8562 baekhyun mention it in V apps. On exo showcase of love shot

[@istangreekgod-likemenofexo6074]

@@gwyn_8562 Baekhyun mentioned it during their Vlive

[@leejoobi8884]

Legends only 👌

[@luhanshan600]

*"Someone engineered this group very well."* Lee Soo Man, pat yourself.

[@Leia9913]

11:24

[@mrs_rover]

"This is so far the best EXO I've ever heard" Me going down any EXO tracklist, repeating myself 12 times (get it? Cry with me)

[@hanaaulia.x]

Every single time man, i got chu~ TvT

[@dreamshun]

I gotchu bb 😭😭

[@GinnyLilys]

Sameeeee 😭❤

[@jocelynlayarda8787]

😭❤❤

[@blase3288]

Yunhyeong's Lipbalm me everytime*

[@pfpromoter]

exo's entire discography is amazing. kings

[@ruthrodriguezsantillo872]

Lydia R heavenly kings lol

[@dangersupremacist2332]

True and I'm saying this as a shawol. I don't consider myself an exo-l but I love their songs and I've listened to the entire discography.

[@mrs_rover]

*One second in* "Yeah. It's already pretty good" "This. Is it" Henry is a mood

[@sarahreynah2359]

Be like henry

[@bella11110]

kyungsoo when he heard call me baby (daddy) for the first time:

[@livlaughloveanime]

EXO ballads are always so beautiful, and they can get away with sparse instrumental texture because their vocals are more than enough to carry the song

[@justahuman9273]

Exactly! :)

[@marz22]

Hoping they would react to Moonlight 😔

[@senjarunika8929]

SM ballad is always beautifull

[@concessa_the_chans_wifeu_1260]

Oh Mai gawwwwddd!!!!!! So true

[@exosslayagemakesantiscrysa1629]

Exo ballads are the best

[@Vera-wl7fy]

I love Suho's voice. He legit sounds like a Disney prince or the male equivalent of Snow White to be more precise LoL

[@denize2953]

And he looks like a Disney prince too!

[@Firegirl483]

This is literally true

[@willywonka2645]

He is so fit in musicals so much

[@nomelalyssaandan]

@yeosang's birthmark is a bless his album is a masterpiece! :( I hope more people will discover how much an art this man is

[@fruitsalad2458]

I think his voice is really good in a musical of some kind, he has a good tone

[@mainguyen50692]

it's too easy to fall in love with D.O.'s singing...

[@uwuxian8572]

True. When i first heard his voice my mind was immediately like "yup. bias now" and it didn't change over time like it usually does when i stan new groups

[@not-identified]

For me he was the first in EXO that I could recognize both his looks and voice.

[@leejoobi8884]

The reason i became an exol

[@guccihope6908]

It's like a warm hug.

[@erisforlife7327]

*Rachel: yeah that’s the guy i like, still sounds good* she’s pertaining to Kyungsoo Same girl. Same 😭

[@D.O-is-LOVE]

Same girl same 💕

[@marie2788]

Same girl same since 2013 girl😭 and I want hear his solo

[@gloryuh]

He's the one I like too...

[@dyoraemon]

what does kyungsoo can't do? damn that man is so talented

[@thisissuhweet1505]

Exo can sing. And they’re all extremely talented. But kyungsoo is special 👌

[@lolaloli9362]

I love that when people actually can analyse and appreciate EXO's vocals in their songs.. General public only view EXO as a visual group and they don't pay much attention to EXO's real talents and it's sad because EXO is probably one of the best vocally group in KPOP.. My most fav song from them in terms of vocal are Peterpan, Lucky and What Is Love

[@diantipuspa409]

That's true!! I thinking the same thing with you

[@_PutriRiangAtika]

Agree i know exo's visual are no joke, but bruhh their talents also no joke.

[@blase3288]

True. It's such a shame most people chose to sleep on their talent, and didn’t realise how much they’ve missed out; this prejudice against them, a “visually popular boy group”, is seriously wrong and pathetic, if people continued to be full of ignorance, well, I felt sorry for you cos you just don’t have that luck to be known those great musicians.

[@Theoneandonlybish]

The best

[@dollable]

My fav songs except what is love change to for life

[@passion3131]

exo the best discography in kpop MOVE

[@TonalliGb]

**D.O. sings** "it's the guy I like" Same here sis, same

[@erisforlife7327]

*Elizabeth: they blend so freakin well together...someone engineered this group very well* I knew it. Yasss. Thank you for reacting to EXO. I missed you all reacting to them. To more EXO’s reaction in the future 💕

[@elleonallera08]

Rachel: *I like him* All Dandanies say: Yes! 😍 Rachel: *Yeah, but that's the guy I like, still sounds good* All Dandanies say: Yes, yes!

[@nadeenabdelhameed8545]

The girl who recognized Kyungsoo in both songs and fell for his voice is a MOOD Thank you. An amazing reaction❤️

[@mrs_rover]

Henry is so satisfied with these I am LIVING for it

[@Riyunoona]

Exo's ballad is always different, you almost couldn't find it from any other groups. Or I think they just have unique vocals that makes the output feels more special, feels more R&B u know.. And I'm glad SM really efforts to find great producer who can bring out those vocal skills and colors.

[@Firegirl483]

I want them to do a ballad collaboration with Jungkook because I feel they would mix so well

[@nickynisa]

I've never been this early. And its exo. I didn't know Wait was on the list too. What a suprise. Thank you.

[@MissArsenal34]

Nicky Umu and Kevin kinda promised they'd put Wait on the group reactions when Exo released the repackage and they reacted to both Trauma and Wait ^^

[@rjoakokim5198]

7:50 that's DO (Kyungsoo) I feel you girl that's my bias BTW

[@penguuWuun]

"This is so far the best EXO I've ever heard." Wait till you hear Universe Album.

[@pswww_cs]

10:46 kyungsoo's line always got me like

[@leejoobi8884]

My fave part in that song 🎵

[@leejoobi8884]

My fave part in that song 🎵

[@kubra9872]

The Girl who realized D.O., I get you😭🌺 He is amazing. They all amazing ofc.

[@lasse1106]

Gustav Karlstrom on the piano on Stronger btw! Those creative vocal runs and that synth bass are also signature Gustav Karlstrom.

[@ameekim3243]

Yes they do a lot of acapella and harmonization and yes they blend so freaking well together, this is EXO, vocal KINGS❤

[@intokhairro3497]

Thank u for your reactions Exo are amazing boy band w/ amazing vocals.

[@dontfightthefeelingandstre9329]

I absolutely recommend Chen BEAUTIFUL GOODBYE

[@ohchevi4268]

This two song is one type of song that requires a great vocalist, not just practiced vocalist ... need good singing techniques ... and of course EXO is the right choice. If anyone often says that EXO isn't special because they don't write their own songs, but seriously did they think...can a group that writes their own songs make a masterpiece song like this? is that group able to sing difficult song like this? i think No ... this type of song is really art ... can't be compared to ordinary Kpop songs that are quite sung with ordinary skilled. EXO with singing abilities above the average requires the best songs with high quality ... that's why SM hires great producers around the world to make songs for them ... their skills will be wasted if they only sing ordinary songs. The conclusion, EXO is different ... that's why they stay on top even in hiatus statue ... no one can't touch them ... it's a fact ... EXO's entire discography is amazing. They blend so freakin well together...She's right...someone in SM ent engineered this group very well . I'm glad SM really efforts to find great producer who can bring out those vocal skills and colors. These kind of songs that make me can't hate SM seriously, their music production team is just unbelievable. So yeah...i am proud of EXO ...and feel thankful to SM...

[@meleram9415]

oh chevi true indeed...

[@chatarina7]

I hope more people understand the same point as yours. everyone has different style when they write their own music.. Imagine if exo only sing the song they produce. Their music will taste the same in every comeback even though their vocal can pull many kinds of genre as a unit. I thank SM for not letting them produce their own song in this case and still giving them chance to learn. It's still talent to sing like exo yall.

[@exosellie]

KINGS all of them! Chen is unbelievably talented Xiumin is incredibly talented Kai is amazingly talented D.O is wonderfully talented Suho is awesomely talented Sehun is spectacularly talented Lay is stunningly talented Chanyeol is breathtakingly talented Baekhyun is immensely talented I Love Talent. I love EXO

[@afienasrallah7092]

Very high class

[@exowillforeverbeontop5265]

11:04 "they do so much acapella stuff with their group" YES COZ THEY CAN!!!! 😭😭 the reason why i love them and their music

[@exosellie]

Pure talent from head to toe! That's our EXO!

[@nargesmsv9999]

7:48 “That’s the guy i like“ Yes his voice is my favorite voice in Exo too, He’s DOH KYUNGSOO (D.O.)

[@Hdidbi_3049]

Stronger will always be my favorite exo song, d.o. deserves more solos tbh.

[@happyyeolie4498]

Thanks for reacting these songs of EXO. All bside songs of EXO are so pretty, I really want more people know about them. Lucky me😂 I still awake. I see this notice, I press as fast as I can because of the title😂😂.

[@snorlaxcy9851]

I hope you react to one of song in Chen's new album like 'beautiful goodbye"

[@leighzzzy5675]

The whole album is on the not react list sadly

[@21jd_]

@@leighzzzy5675 Huh. I guess it's more appropriate for vocalists and voice teachers than CMR. Nothing lost

[@leenaa.5988]

Erinne Leigh why?

[@Rhaphidophile]

My heart swells with joy everytime someone acknowledges Kyungsoo's voice

[@user-uf4xf6sq3d]

제가 이 채널의 리액션을 좋아하는 이유는 제가 잘 모르고 자주 접하지 못하는 분야에 계신 분들이 그들의 관점에서 해석하고 리액션하는 모습이 정말 신선하고 흥미롭고 재밌기 때문입니다! 그런데 문제는 영어를 잘 하지 못 하니까 그들이 말 하는 걸 완벽하게 받아들일 수가 없었는데 이 자막 달아주신 분은 정말 능력자이신 거 같아요 왜냐하면 어렵고 생소한 단어들인데도 쉽게 자막이 읽혀서 영상 보면서도 얼마나 놀랬는지 모릅니다 ㅡ.ㅡ;; 한국어 자막 달아주신 분 정말 감사드립니다! 그리고 엑소의 가장 큰 장점 중에 하나가 보컬이 겹치지 않고 다양해서 듣는 재미가 있는 그룹 같아요! 두 곡 다 너무 좋아하는 곡들인데 이번에 리액션 영상이 올라와서 기쁘네요! 엑소 노래 리액션이 이 채널에 더 많이 올라왔으면 좋겠어요 ㅎㅎㅎ

[@mcL517]

“someone engineered this group very well.” you said it girl 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@reitokira145]

D.O is my bias. He always has been. I was never even confused about a bias wrecker.

[@thatsokay636]

Same here❤❤💖

[@CeoAlmokyung]

Sameee

[@dearvernon]

stronger is one of my fave exo songs like ever and one of my fave k-ballads in general and i’m not even an exo-l

[@siattasti6313]

EXO is best vocal and they're accapella song always amazing with unique and strong voice each member 😍

[@abeackerman8813]

The comment "someone engineered this group very well" that's on point. I really wanna hear them more together I'm a multifan but I can't see this kind of synergy while singing from other group that i follow. The group is match made in heaven

[@butterflyeffect1796]

EXO kings of versatile discography

[@gbriellelita]

I've been waiting for this!! Thank you :D EXO is amazing as always

[@strawberrisoo6531]

10:46 Same reaction I had first time I listened to this song. D.O.’s vocals are reeeeally something.

[@navyawarrier4513]

Wow this was unexpected! I request you to please check out EXO Chen's first solo album... April and a Flower. Eventhough the title song is Beautiful Goodbye and is a masterpiece on it's own, I'm quite curious to know what you guys think of the side tracks on the album Love Words and Portrait of You. PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!

[@merihaz]

Love words is by far my favorite, and it's actually musically interesting along with I'll be there, I too really hope they check them out!

[@lavigneswift52]

yup, the two b-sides are the best off the album

[@AnanyaDevi12]

Please react to Chen’s album- April and a flower❤️

[@passion3131]

henrys approval... rare

[@hatershate7066]

Yep. Especially when it comes to EXO. He doesn't like synths and most EXO songs use synths.

[@ellyoddle]

I'd love to see a vocalists react to Chen episode - either a live performance from his solo album or one of the videos from his channel. I wanna see what rachel or hugo or any of the other vocalists have to say about his technique. edit: I know there's a vocalists react to really I didn't know, I'm just curious about an updated take on Chen cause his technique has definitely improved.

[@Anonymous-ve7pi]

ellyoddle Edit: sorry I previously said reaction to Beautiful Goodbye is already up, but thats not true, I mean Sam will probs do a reaction in the future. look up Sam Johnson's reaction to Chen's PREVIOUS songs. These reactors are music students. Sam Johnson is a vocal coach/teacher. He can (& has) analyse Chen's voice better.

[@ellyoddle]

@@Anonymous-ve7pi I've actually seen that video and loved what he had to say! (especially as a music student who has also heard a lot of the stuff he's said from my own vocal coach) just wanna see another perspective 🙂

[@Anonymous-ve7pi]

ellyoddle cool :)

[@21jd_]

Ugh yes please. All the songs he sang during April Busking

[@resurgingflame]

Someone You Know Sam Johnson isn't as credible as you think when it comes to actual good vocal technique. He has said... some things that's not true to vocal pedagogy. He's basically just the same as those overrated vocal coach reactors.

[@anaa8389]

3:35 (the girls): i like him YESS ME TOO😂🐧

[@GeeQuinnStar]

The fact that some of the lines were given to the wrong member on both video bothers the shit out of me.

[@gloryuh]

KEIDIISM me too!!!

[@bhawna2698]

Yeah i was like dude thAt part is suho's part

[@exosellie]

Born to outshine the stars ♡ That's our EXO!

[@stellawong2650]

CHEN ‘s mini album April, and a flower definitely a reaction needed🙏🏻 all the songs in the album are so amazing

[@exosellie]

I am amazed by the EXO's whole albums! How can someone be this perfect?!

[@akemiqtr262]

Finally some Exo's reactions thank you so much Please do Promise VS cosmic railway

[@lifetobelived9102]

I was on the way to divorce court when EXO's song stronger came on my Pandora channel. It really helped me on my drive.

[@user-zn9ns8ip6b]

10:47 DO: You Them: Whoa hey- Right!??? Like hnggg that's what kyungsoo does to me all the time 😂🥰

[@furkankarl1446]

Thank youuu 😍😍 please take a look at Chen's new album 🙌🏻

[@replies805]

I absolutely love stronger! Feel like it's one of EXOs under appreciated songs for me and I'm glad they loved it!! And wait is one of my all time favourites too. EXOs ballads never disappoint :)

[@downthispath6538]

That one girl who noticed the a capella parts even in their more pop and hip songs - YES! EXACTLY! EXO's vocals blend so well together that the composers say they can play with so many genres with them because they are able to execute it so well. They're really amazing as a unit vocally :)

[@judasz1427]

I think exo’s 2016 album was one of the best they’ve ever released. Just something about every track stuck with me, especially stronger, so glad I came across them back then. They’re the reason I got into boy groups. ❤️

[@exolkpoptrashandsmstan2888]

Omg yaaas exo 😭💕 Thank you ❤️

[@Loeyuwu]

I’M SO EXCITED TO WATCH THEIR REACTION

[@marieg9267]

So happy to see reactions to some of exo’s bsides and especially their slower songs. Their vocals shine so much and the bsides allow for exploring different and interesting genres. This made me really happy^^ i also liked what Hugo and Rachel said about the main vocal’s timbres being similar but just different enough. They blend SO WELL imo and each add their own skill to a track!

[@kth2967]

I like James' point of Wait being not angsty and just gives a peaceful message while waiting for one's lover. Both are just pretty songs and really highlight EXO vocals.

[@kali000kali]

happy birthday `exo`! exo-l`s, today is a special day for us and for our talented galaxy handsome mans! Hope we will go forward in the future further together as family! ^^ Happy 7th anniversary!

[@khushiprajapati1615]

Please react to Chen's solo album!!! His high notes are higher than my grades 😭😭

[@yehawt7115]

everyone : *talking about the song* me : *all I d. o. ALL I D. O.*

[@soulvqant]

aaaaa thank you so much for this reaction i was about to sleep but then i saw this!!!!

[@zelle9497]

That one girl that said she liked Kyungsoo's voice should listen to kyungsoo live man istg no regrets

[@Anony_mous1993]

this song stronger. its such a crazy message to be sent for such a relaxed almost christmasy sound. but it flows super well, like he said the free style of it. and the progressions are amazing. love the ending harmonies of each line and the delayed intro of some of them.

[@exosellie]

Beautiful! I LOVE TALENT! Pls react to Chen's new album! 1. Flower 2. *Beautiful goodbye (tittle track)* 3. Sorry not sorry 4. *Love words (my favourite, I think. Actually I can't decide XD)* 5. I'll be there 6. Portrait of you

[@sehunsmom1428]

it's unexpected but thank youuuu!!😍 both are some of my fav songss

[@chyennetatum3541]

I always love your EXO reactions the most :) i hope you get a chance to check out Chen's April, and a Flower album as well!

[@oearhp7506]

EXO ballad = Beautiful things. Thank you for reaction EXO. I LOVE❤️

[@jkurkdjian]

you guys should listen to been through, universe, promise, angel and i'd love to see you guys react to the never know

[@wantongxu9325]

EXO is always the best!! BTW, I really want to see you guys react to Taeyeon's Four Seasons.

[@erisforlife7327]

I hope you’ll react to Chen’s Beautiful Goodbye and his solo album 💕

[@tkk957]

I love your commentary, wonderful insights. I also really appreciate your song choices -wonderful to add songs I wasn't even aware of to my playlist (and often the most unusual ones too)! Stronger was goose bumps all the way... Thanks guys. Keep up the good work. x

[@sehunsmom1428]

I love your reaction btw!! thank youuu❤️

[@pong326]

OMG STRONGER T_T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best vocals Best melody Best lyrics Best chords Just perfect song... I'm so proud that they sang this song.

[@sammyss147]

Yess, Stronger is one of my favorite EXO songs! One day maybe we'll get a acapella or acoustic album, imagine ugh it would be glorious.

[@BaileeWalsh]

Oh my god! I've been waiting for this!!! James consistently impresses me they way he talks about songs!

[@flaoless13]

I've been waiting for this!! Thank you so much and have a nice day!♥

[@lucy_sl]

Omg that is the thing I was waiting for PLEASE REACT TO HEAVEN TOO

[@mariareginatagalog243]

Elizabeth: Someone engineered this group very well Lee Soo man: Yes

[@thaitea5977]

thank you so much for reacting!!!! i love seeing your exo reactions!

[@gwen6405]

Thank you for having this 💓💓 this is why I like exo. Its bcs of their vocalsss

[@tenzinwangdak5443]

D.O's Youuuuuu shocked the hell out of them😊 @10:46

[@thatsokay636]

Ya, he's something else...😍😍😍

[@nczlmiyo7443]

Wow I'm this early. Thank you for reacting on EXO's songs :)

[@jabsvalencia2903]

I have been waiting for this!!! Your reaction to stronger and wait omggg 😭❤️

[@kidcaptainwembri]

This was such a pleasant surprise, thank you for reacting to the vocal kings x

[@drifloonsupremacyassociation]

10:46 This is my reaction everytime the song modulates or changes key

[@shanmugapriya6303]

8:35 man you should hear more exo before you speak

[@controlledmess3829]

Two of my favourite exo songs 😍 I have always felt like they shine the most in this type of songs where they bare it all as they only have minimal accompanying instruments. And yes to the a capella!! Thank you for reacting to them! I've always enjoyed your reaction videos 🙆‍♀️ each one of the reactors are such precious beings, every quip and musical commentary (which I never get but I like the sound of them whenever anyone tries to explain, especially Isaac and Kevin) and their moments of shock and excitement over certain parts of the songs always makes my day 😊 Dear EXO, a belated happy anniversary! To more years together ❤

[@cyyymaaa]

It’s been awhile guys, thank you so much for your reaction

[@exoenthusiast8128]

"He's got a really good voice." YES! Suho is a great singer girl.

[@ellenaureliahasna6718]

"I like him" Me : I like himm toooooooo!!! Christian dio(r) our adorable farmer

[@abstrakfilm850]

Thank you for having exo and i became more understand about exo more and their music

[@breakfastglitter]

This song is so underrated. It’s one of my favorite songs by exo and it doesn’t get enough attention. Happy you guys reacted to this! 🖤