Finnish Vocal Coach First Time Reaction: Pearl Jam - BLACK (Subtitles)

[@heyskipj]

Loved the part where Eddie took Anna's breath away and she forgot she was doing a reaction. 😗

[@annavaskelainen]

The reaction was reactioning more than the analysis was analyzing. 🙈

[@cjschmeeds]

@@annavaskelainen A true and honest reaction. 🙂 Thank you, it was a wonderful video.

[@bruno3778]

“I know some day you’ll have a beautiful life. I know you’ll be a star….. in somebody else’s sky….but why, why, why can’t it be mine?!” Probably some of the most poetic and touching lyrics I’ve ever heard.

[@annavaskelainen]

🥹

[@RickINFJ]

That line has been with me since the release of 10. ❤

[@robbob5302]

I call that part of the song “Everest.”

[@matchu.j]

Unrerequited love😢

[@musicaddict5076]

“I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life. I know you’ll be a star…in somebody else’s sky” gets me every time.

[@WorkFromYourLaptop]

I am fascinated by this woman’s expert analysis and her language change from Finnish to English actually makes this captivating to watch. So good!

[@adamfocht5650]

This is by far my favorite reaction to this song. Seeing you go from technically dissecting his voice to being sucked in emotionally by the song brought so much joy to my heart. Made the tears well up for me too. Excellent analysis and reaction!

[@annavaskelainen]

🥹🙏

[@G.O.D..]

you should see charismatic voice get soaking wet reacting to this song

[@maxx.mazzeo]

Indeed

[@alexpressure944]

It is ok to be speechless to this. Not even Eddie could do it a second time like this. Sometimes the magic happens. This is masterful!

[@aliwantizu]

I've seen SO many grown adults (men and women) moved to tears by this performance...that if someone were to watch this for the first time and NOT be moved, I'd wonder if they had a soul. Thanks for reacting to one of the single best live performances ever recorded. ~Be Blessed

[@wesleyricketts789]

And this isn't even the best version for me. There's one at a Record Store in Rockville, MD from 1991 I think that's remarkable.

[@Jjoker74]

I love that you went from analyzing vocals, to completely emotionally invested. Its ok to get teary, its ok to cry. This performance hits so hard. Its a masterpiece!

[@DaddyDoom]

Your silence and eyes at the last part of the song tell a whole story. This song has something in it for everyone, and it sure has for me. Great reaction. Finland has some awesome bands btw, namely Shape of Despair. PS: Finnish sounds like Elvish and I love it.

[@annavaskelainen]

🥰

[@rustyharvey4557]

Your reaction to his pain made this even more genuine and real and heartfelt..

[@annavaskelainen]

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[@NZLatic]

This coming from someone who was never much of a Pearl Jam fan, but this performance completely changed my view of Eddie’s vocals and the band in general. I don’t think I’ve seen many performers so invested in the lyrics and actually reliving the emotions that drove them to write the song in the first place. And we can all relate to these feelings and the hopelessness and frustration that Eddie showed in this performance. I really do believe that this is one of the best live vocal performances ever. It definitely got to me!

[@nickcooke1996]

Eddie got into your heart. Same for all of us Anna. Gave me joy seeing your heart open up to this song.

[@SJSPDX]

It’s ok to cry. We all do.

[@jfcardello]

He just puts it all out there…every bit of his soul…anyone thats lost love feels this one!!!

[@jjh5374]

On a side note, you bring up a very prescient point, that you can feel the truth and realness in the song and in his singing. It was that very thing that helped move rock music from the unreal glam metal days of the late 80’s/early 90’s, to this type of music, or grunge to some. We had had our fill of the partying music and was craving the realness, truthfulness and heartbreak of what was to come in the 90’s. Thanks for your reaction.

[@timstamps2935]

Anna's reaction was pure ...not too technical.. this song was sung with emotion.. her reaction was what Eddie was shooting for..

[@1980sPainTrain]

Words can't describe Eddie's performance. Speechless.

[@joeybossolo7]

You absolutely got this performance. Eddie spilt out his soul on this one. Completely raw emotion. Fantastic reaction on your part, very genuine.

[@in_differ_ence]

Eddie’s delivery is always emotional and touching, never technical. And that makes him uniques 🙏🏻 great reaction as always🙏🏻💫 next from PJ, can be their music video to “Jeremy” 🔥🔥🔥

[@faust3904]

You're a poet!!! "Eddie's voice flew so emotionally and beautifully over that rocky fabric. Very touching and raw. It was very beautiful and unadorned at the same time, if one can say that." Excellent description! 🙏

[@annavaskelainen]

🙈

[@spookytooth69]

Thank you for validating the emotions that this song evokes in me. Just as Eddie's performance is authentic, so are the tears welling in your eyes.

[@annavaskelainen]

🥰

[@reactionviewer]

Sometimes songs just make you want to absorb it all. Don’t worry I cried with you. The song was about a prior relationship he had.

[@annavaskelainen]

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[@kebonhawk1081]

I agree. Some music just hits you in the guts or makes you think about things, good or bad, and sometimes make you cry. Sadly it's becoming harder and harder to find new music you WANT to be in your head for the rest of your life... It's out there but it's not easy to find it.

[@nosoulboy13]

Your line about it being "beautiful and unadorned" was poetry and perfect.

[@austincarmigiano3610]

This song makes you feel something

[@tatjanaherrmann4053]

Something deep

[@s10head74]

One of the greatest live performances ever recorded! Love it!... Anna, your analysis was wonderful as usual as you are clearly moved by the song on an emotional level, yet you're still able to break down what's going on with the vocals with your keen observations! For further Pearl Jam possibilities, I would highly recommend "Jeremy" either from this same unplugged session or the original (and quite controversial) music video.... Even Flow is another great one with the original music video really showcasing Eddie's acrobatics on stage in concert....

[@josehdez1309]

the best grunch band ever...and the best voice to

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Eddie has a very human and emotional approach to his vocals it's more about conveying the emotional than technique.

[@markcoogan9846]

Watching someone listen to this song for the first time is something I’ve never experienced before, and my own initial experience happened over 30 years ago, but seeing the unbridled emotion that was brought out of you made me feel that very emotion that Black brought out of me all those years ago. That’s pretty amazing- for music and voice and lyrics to have that power. I’ve never seen your content before watching this video tonight- just happened to show up as a recommendation in my google feed. So, I don’t know how your videos typically play out but it was moving to see the emotion that this version in particular is able to invoke.

[@GreenhornPhototaker]

I love to watch someone react to Eddie and PJ for the first time. This was a great breakdown, I am so glad you loved this version of the song.

[@brandonszatkowski6983]

I’ve come back to this reaction so many times, not only because I love this song so much… but it does something to see the human reaction to such powerful and relatable lyrics.. to see the real emotion hit you… it feels like I’m hearing it for the first time again. In my opinion, this performance of “Black” is one of the best live songs of all time. I love all of your reactions! Just awesome:)

[@reng.5934]

When this song hits you... it hits you.

[@giancork1656]

Listening to a reaction in Finnish (my mother's language) to one of the most iconic PJ songs put me in a trance of sorts....and hits all sort of feelings.....

[@haydenbrown9289]

I’ve listened to Eddie for over 25 years and i saw him live solo and his voice just goes right through you and brought me to tears with the power

[@nostrathomas2437]

Eddie reminds me of Floor Jansen in the fact that in the Studio they are exceptional but put them in front of an audience the fireworks start. That both have voices you not only hear but feel! Great reaction ! Pretty sure I saw some tears welling up 😉 Always love your reaction analyses

[@billjohnson9191]

I wrote a paper on this song, after listening to it many, many times, you understand he’s singing about a deep depression after a breakup. It still makes me tear up every time I hear it

[@CarlosSierralta]

I’d love to read the paper

[@heathermcginn1547]

I’ve watched so many reactions to this song, and nobody has encapsulated my own emotions as well as you. Many miss or don’t mention certain things I wish they would notice. You understood the heartbreak and poetry of the lyrics… truly moving. New subscriber

[@tankediatriba]

Every time I hear this performance I'd like to give Eddie a big hug and tell him "bro, it's gonna be ok".

[@robertjones6971]

Love your reactions. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ididthisonpulpous6526]

I really love your material! Your mix of English/Finnish is perfect! I think the fear of losing English speaking engagement drives many creators to eschew their native language for several reasons, but I think we lose a good deal of genuine character in folks who might struggle to translate in the moment their fullest thoughts.

[@snakesnoteyes]

Agree

[@ddevil4980]

Eddie has that ability to just bring out emotions in people. When I saw them back in 2005 they played 35 songs. The recording is on KZbin and man that was a great concert. The night after was Tom Petty and the Black Crows at the same venue so or course I had to both. It was one hell of a weekend.

[@davidmarsh9897]

I'd have pretty much passed off Pearl Jam as another Indie Rock band from the USA except for Eddie's singing style and ability to get the emotion of the lyrics across so well. My favourite tune by them is probably not the most popular but is well known all the same. It's called Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town, it always touches me when I listen to it. Cheers Dave.

[@adrian-vu6gt]

Another person who loves Elderly Woman! I do have to say that Rearviewmirror is my favorite deep cut.

[@aaroncole3941]

Pearl Jam was the first concert ever went to see when I was about 16. They were amazing live. They sounded album quality. Love your reactions!

[@mattscoggins]

Yes! So glad you did this finally, your reaction was amazing! More Pearl Jam would be great!

[@annavaskelainen]

Better late than never eh? 😂 Done!

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Beautiful song and beautiful reaction.❤😊

[@gnovincejr2]

One of my all time favorites to watch a reaction to is THIS SONG!!! So powerful! ...and you are at the top! Most beautiful reaction! When you can cry and still look Beautiful is Impressive! ❤

[@JuanHughJorgan]

Here is Eddie's take on the songs meaning: "The song is about letting go." "It's very rare for a relationship to withstand the Earth's gravitational pull and where it's going to take people and how they're going to grow. I've heard it said that you can't really have a true love unless it was a love unrequited. It's a harsh one, because then your truest one is the one you can't have forever." Amazing reaction as always Anna! ❤

[@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne]

Thats a really great insight

[@JuanHughJorgan]

@@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne Indeed it is! I went to look up his interview that he gave about Black and I know he mentioned an ex and it being a very personal song to him. But I had never seen this quote before. Very deep and to me gives even more meaning to the song. :)

[@annavaskelainen]

🥰 Thank you for your support Jace!

[@JaceToTheFace]

So sad I missed the premiere. But I definitely have to comment here. I have watched hundreds of reactions and analysis videos of Pearl Jam's "Black" and you have made a masterpiece. No one has come close to the level of what you have presented in your video. You gave so much technical information with a perfect balance of human emotion and understanding of Eddie and Pearl Jam's music. I was truly astounded at how much you gave us with your analysis. You touch on so many things that other so called "professionals" miss. I am so happy to have found your channel. Thank you Anna!

[@archer355ify]

Eddie forgot the lyrics on the second verse. The one time it was being recorded live . 😢 love eddie vedder and pearl jam seen them live many times . First was at Wrigley field in Chicago front stage awesome day that was .

[@jkellum147]

Beautiful, honest reaction! Keep them coming, Anna!

[@tevisstier9044]

I remember watching this the night it premiered on MTV. Pearl Jam was and still is one of my favorite bands.

[@TheMajestyD]

great song and lyrics... last part of always gets me teary eyed, wow you are beautiful

[@bighouse1695]

Wonderful reaction Anna! Loved your analysis of Eddie’s voice and making the sounds he makes as the song progressed. I remember seeing this when it first played on MTV and thought it was the most amazing performance ever. Over 30 years later I still think Black Unplugged is the best performance ever.

[@evi1ways]

I have a ritual when i fly back and forth from Australia. The first 7 hours of the 16 hour trip are spent listening to "Ten", Pearl Jam's first album, on loop.

[@Hector-ze7ed]

I can't watch this and not cry. So beautiful and connecting...

[@elianorti3668]

I love PJ ..I love Eddie.. I love this Song.. but your reaction and emotion is wonderful... Thanks for all... ❣️

[@dangercat3000]

I come back to this reaction of yours often. One, because this is such a beautiful song and I don’t think they’ve ever topped this performance of it. Two, sometimes I miss my ex and need to feel something, and three I really enjoy your very human reaction to it. I always get a little bit of a lump in my throat at the same time when you start to tear up because of the lyrics.

[@mclifton1250]

This song will never get old.

[@josephbond8280]

When he has Chris Cornell singing with him it’s even more magical.

[@kristinnelson9124]

💯 truth!!

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

Enjoyed this reaction and some of the elements in Eddies voice you picked up that other reactors haven't highlighted before. Thank you 🙏

[@BrianBogiaBricky]

This is a laid-back song of theirs that is outstanding. Even flow is a very powerful song of theirs that is mind-blowing!! Pearl Jam - Even Flow (Official Video) 5:25 minutes long.

[@vincentyanes8720]

This came out when I was in high school. Pearl jam, Nirvana, Alice in chains. All amazing bands. Pearl jam being my favorite, his voice and lyrics have a lot of emotion, raw emotion and it touches you. I love your accent by the way😊

[@douglasmays3597]

Perfect reaction! Sometimes you just need to listen and feel the intent of the artist. I love listening to vocal coaches reactions. But watching anyone to listen and feel is something special. I watched every minute afterwards.

[@niklausweste3840]

Your recognition of what he is doing and your breakdown/explanation was such a unique and informative take. Thank you Anna

[@jdwoods2008]

Their album Ten, was released when I was in 10th grade in high school, and was a smash hit by 11th grade. Between this song, and Jeremy, I got to know the record quite well. : ) Great reaction.

[@standalone2358]

That was a hard watch. Seeing you so emotionally invested really brought out the feels in me.

[@adamedwards2261]

Great reaction. It hurts to see such a beautiful amazing woman cry. It makes me just want to give you a big hug. 😢 Thanks Anna. 🤙🏻🇺🇸🇫🇮❤

[@nitro_001newman2]

Eddie Vedder got laryngitis before the day of this performance, and almost cancelled but decided to perform anyway. That’s why he sounds more raspy than usual, and shy’s away from the bigger notes. Also the head shake thing on the second verse, was because he sang the wrong line. He was signaling to the band that he realized he messed up, and that he would find his way back. He jumps back to the correct line without missing a beat. All that goes on and he still delivers an impressive performance. He’s a true professional.

[@jams_world81]

This one still gets me emotional every time I hear it!! Even though I heard it 10,000 times since it aired. That because eddies performances was flawless. Still is my favorite version of Black

[@gabriel.p.teixeira0498]

Great reaction, Anna. Now I think your next Pearl Jam reaction should be the song "Alive". Both official music video and mtv unplugged versions are awesome.

[@jeffkemper7920]

Eddie's voice is one of a kind. You know who it is from the moment you hear it. But, Pearl Jam is a sum of all the parts. He is still one of my favorite male vocalists. Great job, Anna, you have a new fan, for life.

[@tomislavkosanovic1104]

Well I'm late to the party, I know. I saw your reaction to this a while back but a lot of people were reacting to it at that time, so I skipped it and then eventually forgot about it 🙄 I love Pearl Jam, more precisely his way of singing and his voice. This song has been with me since the 90's and it's awesome, among their best. But this here is a masterful performance, he's using so much diverse things with his singing and the pain simply oozes out of his voice. He's really narrating his pain here, for lack of better words. If it's such a joy for my untrained ears, I can only imagine what it means for someone like you.

[@elizabethwise4376]

Would love to see you react to Pearl Jam "Oceans" from the Unplugged performance. It's a short calming song, but his skill is amazing . To see something more 'rock' from them, check out the performance of 'Porch' from Unplugged. Lots of people will recommend the 'Jeremy' official video, but be aware it's very heavy. If you do you should definitely see the Unplugged version of it, because Eddie is emotive as hell and crazy accurate to the studio version.

[@kimstan2033]

this is going to be great... thank You Anna Vadkelainen for such quality material

[@annavaskelainen]

Happy to serve!

[@jefflambeth1054]

I’ve watched your reaction to this at least 25 times!! The most beautiful song and seeing your eyes well with emotion,gets me every time 😍

[@georgegiouri5668]

It's amazing how much a man can love a woman and when that's over he writes a beautiful poem full of emotions that can make your skin jumpy and they dress it up with wonderful music and at the end they performed like that. Thanks Anna for your true emotional reaction. Greetings from Greece.

[@joelbelec9032]

It’s so amazing to see someone actually be emotionally touched by music rather than just critiquing the surface. I wish more people understood that ❤

[@James_Russell]

Raw emotion and "imperfect" power unleashed in singing delivers a relatable experience for listeners (me). You said it all in the beginning. "Hey, I'm human too" Let's relate.. It's what attracts me to soulful and bluesy vocalists/musicians. Good to see you, Anna :)

[@annavaskelainen]

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[@MadMayorZag]

“We belong together”. That line is improvised on this live performance and pretty much sums it up 🖤

[@laurawatters914]

MORE PEARL JAM PLEASE. INCREDIBLE REACTION 😊🩷🤘✌️

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

You are *so* right in saying a technically perfect delivery will overshadow emotion. And Vedder has always been about delivering maximum emotion with what he does. I'm so glad that they didn't cancel / postpone this - the fact that Vedder struggled thru this with a cold made it more special imho!... you can tell there's some inflammation & mucus which is not normally there, & it makes his cries, fry, & parts where he's really leaning into it, all the more dramatic. Don't get me wrong, he probably needed 3 or 4 days vocal rest after this, but it gave the live capture something #Special. For me, it's the best MTV Unplugged, & I still watch the whole thing thru sometimes, 30+ years after the fact. I'd love to see your thoughts on him singing with the mighty Chris Cornell in the Temple of a Dog single "Hunger Strike" sometime. That's a truly special song with 2 great, & very different, singers. ;)

[@darrylkerr2417]

I’ve seen so many reactions to this song. Yours is just raw and vulnerable. To sit inside the song with Eddie and feel his pain. This is so gorgeous. Thank you 🙏

[@fgoogle5576]

IN HIDING, FOOTSTEPS, THE LONG ROAD... 3 more songs that Eddie will break your heart with

[@CappuccinoZilla]

Hes a powerful man. Changed my life

[@dasninjastix]

At 5:17, the way Eddie sings the word "cradle" is just incredible, ive commented on it before but I'll skip back just to hear that section over and over again. It's coming from such a soulful place it's intoxicating. The STP unplugged performance where they switch up the energy on the second verse of the song Creep also lives on repeat in my end. Hell of a time for music the 90s were. Love the analysis, you rock 🤘

[@annavaskelainen]

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[@32a34a]

What gives it added emotion especially for Eddie is that this is an autobiographical song. I mean who can't say they haven't experienced what Eddie is singing about.

[@DavidOffuttInsurance]

She wells up! Subscribe... to this channe!!! This guys delivery is so powerful and real....

[@DavidOffuttInsurance]

Oh and she sings along... Love this creator..... @anna would you do a reaction to my cover of a Frank Sinatra????

[@m111-00]

Your eyes shine when you watch this masterpiece it couldn't be a more honest reaction. 😅

[@Loadstamler]

Any art that triggers an emotional response is like that is perfect. Thanks Eddie!

[@Luke-sq6xo]

Wonderful reaction! Eddie has opne of the most expressive voices around. An often overlooked masterpiece is his cover of "Masters of War" at the Bob Dylan tribute concert. It is simply a Mandolin and his voice. Perfection! Thank you from Northern California.

[@chipchops420]

If you could do morePearl Jam, that would be amazing. This was a lovely video

[@logankerlee1988]

Really enjoyed your takes on the song!

[@vaughnrobinson5933]

That look on your face , the last minutes of the song... you truly get it. Bravo, Anna. Most listeners don’t grasp the depth of the lyrics or the intensity that they are sung.

[@Jero-P]

I come back to watch this, and my eyes always water

[@nightmusic8]

Again another video from the wonderful Anna. Kiitos paljon! /nm8 J

[@annavaskelainen]

Yay! Let's go!

[@glowingeddy]

I love pearl jam so much, I even named my little doggy Vedder so we combine as Eddy Vedder! but is it not a beautiful thing when a few notes sung can pull out so much emotion out of people.

[@waldmeister0815]

Happy new year everone. This band is one of my alltime teenage favorites, which brings back a lot of memories. I remember a lot of girls in school had a crush on Eddie and also the sad accident at that concert in Roskilde. 😭 That song is among the most heartbroken music I know. Thank you. :)

[@iggiignatius9907]

Warmest greetings from Jakarta Indonesia, I listened Pearl Jam when I was in High School 1992 .. Eddie Vedder has unique voice and many vocalist followed his voice (Stone temple pilot, Silverchair, and Collective Soul.... Great Pearl Jam.. I am 49 years old now.....

[@jeffreyaverett1800]

Thank you for finally getting to PJ. Great reaction! There are so many great tunes from this band. For a more recent performance and another great tune, check out Tremor Christ live at Fenway Park October 2018. 💛🤘🤙✌️

[@yagamilight2708]

I'm always impressed by how exact your choice of words is to describe the exact emotion!! Bravo Anna

[@annavaskelainen]

Aww thank you so much for this comment, it really made my day!

[@judgesfiveeight]

He literally lived it. Figuratively, so have many of us... 33 years have passed, and I will never forget Jacqueline.

[@TheErikBallew]

So the song they have that makes my cry EVERY time is their song called "Release" especially the live version in Holland.

[@dr.snuffleupagus1204]

Great informative video! Would like to hear you break down Vessel's voice from the band Sleep Token.