FKA twigs - Cellophane | Voice Teacher Reacts

[@padfootslover]

As someone who pole dances, she is extremely talented. Her lines are beautiful, she has so much strength, and it all looks effortless which is what you want as a dancer. Everything that I've seen from her has been in the contemporary style of pole dance. She's definitely advanced.

[@MotoGPForever4527]

The crazy thing is that she picked up pole dancing for the visuals for this song, so while she’s been a dancer her whole life, she’s relatively new to pole dancing

[@raysho9642]

Pole dancing IS a huge talent.... Obviously.. or else loads of people could do it.

[@ulyxie]

Ray Sho the amount of people that can do something don’t determine size of the talent. so... yes is something ‘rare’

[@alexiastefansdottir6511]

I didn't know pole dancing could make a person cry until I saw this performance

[@biancaxsmith]

As a beginner I’m so impressed 😭

[@archwayofcesar]

Twigs says in an interview that she sings the way she does because it creates a more intimate atmosphere and because singing ‘normally’ is boring to her.

[@Lostwig]

the fact that she had Laryngitis during this performance and yet she still pushed through shows how much of a true artist she is

[@JAYTBAYB]

LARYNGITIS?

[@iceprincess1869]

Jay Tjardez yup.

[@MsViciousVikki]

Probably not as much as her managing team pushed her

[@JAYTBAYB]

MsViciousVikki I doubt that she'd let them push her like that but regardless I hope her health has improved

[@BABERZZZ619]

I just recently found out about this girl, she seems awesome

[@NeofelisNebulosa85]

I pole dance myself and I can assure you that her level is at least upper intermediate not mentioning whole artistic dimension of this performance.

[@SsKaylasS]

On her instagram she has videos of her pole dancing, and it is beautiful.

[@kaydee6555]

You just answered my question because im like she had to have been pole dancing before she shot the initial video cause she is very good. the fact that she could pull herself up to the top like that with no effort is a feat in itself.

[@mothra__13]

@@kaydee6555 she trained in pole dancing for about a year specifically for the official video for Cellophane. Like she wrote the song, had a vision for the video that involved a pole routine, and decided she had to get really good at it to make that vision a reality.

[@bonniegomez5333]

How long would you say it takes to get to that point, I want to start a pole fitness class

[@sculpturesquid]

@@bonniegomez5333 That's a really hard question to answer, it's super varied person to person! I started pole with a gymnastics background and learned up to this level a couple of months, someone with a dance background might be faster. Without a transferable skill set I guess it depends on a variety of factors like musicality, fitness level and time commitment. Some studios are also more conservative than others in terms of how quickly you're allowed to try new/harder skills. It's really fun though, you should go for it :)

[@jessicabentley7404]

"cute lil vibrato" is the only compliment i want from now on

[@hirvar]

ur a cute lil vibrato :)

[@jessicabentley7404]

@@hirvar bless you

[@madelenCarlson3834]

I literally thought it said cute lil vibrator..'cause that would be the only compliment I would give my ex....

[@baronmulberry7847]

Idea for next KZbin video:. How to be a cute lil vibrato Bonus:. Learned a new word today

[@HB-ct2nv]

fka twigs is SO underrated. her new album is so so good.

[@kacedia]

Hannah Brock LOVE that she got a Grammy nom!

[@phoga6463]

@@kacedia such a shame she released Magdalene after the Grammy deadline, otherwise I'm sure it would have landed a nomination in Album of the Year. Here's to a 2021 win!

[@puscifer10000]

I don't think it's that she's underrated, I think it's more that she's seen as not pop-friendly enough to be more popular, which is not a bad thing. I love her uniqueness but it scares the everyday pop audience because she forces us into a not "safe" space, outside the box. I love her for that.

[@carlosaraujo3544]

True

[@keannocarter6720]

Her new album, MAGDALENE, does not have a single bad song...

[@xavierjones6048]

I know right! I've listened to it like 100 times already😂

[@annamcduffie4889]

not one!!!!! Isn’t that crazy!

[@fallenstar322]

Emma P how are they boring? Maybe you just get bored too easily.

[@Ep82658]

Luke 29 it’s just my opinion but I just feel like the beat and lyrics personally put me to sleep😭😭

[@evandersolis5528]

Emma P it happened to me in the first time I listened, you need to be in a specific mood, then, it will transcend you to another dimension

[@shiroikagayaki]

“...is Ruth Bader Ginsberg playing the piano?”

[@phEscuta]

I found this girl last month and I've just realized she's such a goddess. Every performance that I watch is so powerful and raw, she's so timeless.

[@luisfanluis]

You are up for A RIDE! Enjoy!

[@yass9938]

imagine calling fka twigs this girl

[@dankmheems290]

I can't even watch her videos because I got a mad little man crush on her. And it will turn into all I think about for days. I'm glad she dumped that Twilight idiot.

[@Becausing]

@@yass9938 was she the girl that’s from that video?

[@MissElisabelle]

I LOVE FKA TWIGS. She is a complete artist, she doesn't just "sing", she performs, she delivers emotions, she engages to the audience. She is a too damn talented woman and we don't deserve such awesomeness.

[@IamRocque]

FKA Twigs did what had to be done periodt

[@CinemaStix]

I think these are even better when I don’t know the performance or song first. So much to discover.

[@SmileyAdventures]

CinemaStix - Video Essays She is a force of art ❤️

[@davidcremin3837]

Check out all her albums. Shes incredible

[@snoozyq9576]

Yes I was just thinking that that's why I clicked on it!

[@dimitrab6485]

"Oh look I'm vulnerable, I'm breathy" hahahahaha I can't stop laughing 😆

[@rottworks]

I saw her in concert and she signed CDs after the show. She was so soft spoken and seemed still in character. Between the concert and meeting her it was all a really great experience. I'm glad you analyzed her singing! Can I request you analyze Meg Myers or Mitski at some point?

[@micky_knuckles]

omg let him analyze Mitski's NPR Tiny Desk "Class of 2013"

[@jake_dumb]

Mitski yesss ....but Meg Meyers is garbaaaage her tv performance of that Kate bush song is impossibly bad.

[@rottworks]

@@jake_dumb I find her really singing and style interesting but think she could definitely improve a lot which is why I'd want to hear her singing analyzed.

[@jake_dumb]

@@rottworks id love to see a pro analyze her and just be like....yeah shes really bad lol maybe im wrong haha id def watch a vid on it.

[@pshoplover]

Fka, i know her a bit personally, is always a bit soft spoken. She is kinda shy. She is always very real in her performances and songs. She writes down her emotions. She's in a podcast where a friend of hers, interviews her. It is on spotify. There you'll hear how shy she really is. Sometimes a not so shy voice comes up but not often . Very cute voice and polite female!

[@Bravelonelypeople721]

She reminds me a bit of Kate Bush a bit in this album.

[@mirianv4656]

YESSSSSS i was like thinking kate bush, pj harvey, bjork

[@jaycee9968]

And tori Amos a bit

[@kimberly3317]

Seeerious Kate bush energy !

[@LGT36]

I've followed twigs since day and I immediately thought Kate bush. Love them both

[@greg82380]

Great tune. I hear a little Kate Bush influence, which is not a bad thing at all. Kate Bush had that tremor sounding vibrato in her vocal arsenal.

[@BrennaFender]

"I don't know anything about pole dancing..." made me laugh out loud :)

[@GrrrRawrCookies]

god that dance at the end was so mesmerizing, as well as her stellar vocals but the dance stole the show for me. so interpretive so interesting so beautiful to look at while the beautiful instrumental goes on in the background. and as you said the fact she never broke character just seal this performance up!

[@erikisamazingg]

You should react to Bjork's vocal!

[@DovahHouse]

Yess let’s talk about bjorks original vocals what “ women” can sing. Like that hmmm? No one.

[@mirianv4656]

No need. Shes a legend.

[@moureenm.u.3163]

Yessss please react to Björk

[@LiriaAndreina]

YES pleaseeeee

[@wgo523]

@@DovahHouse lol why did you put woman in quotes?

[@anad8087]

"She's looking for instability because it reads as vulnerable." You are so good at this. Are you a Gemini lol.

[@breezybree2185]

TaperedUgly sooo glad im not the only one who thinks so, either tht or leo

[@breakdownmami1507]

Gemini’s unite!!

[@Stand-Alone-Complex]

Repeat this with me: Astrology is not a real thing and has no scientific basis whatsoever.

[@JoaoGabriel-fm3ho]

@@Stand-Alone-Complex Repeat after me: Stop being annoying and let people believe in whatever they want as long as it's not doing anyone harm. And in this case, it is surely not. Boomer.

[@eme.261]

@@Stand-Alone-Complex -- From your pretentious name, one can tell that you're trying really hard to be edgy. Boring. 🙄

[@melusine99]

yay FKA Twigs! Please review Sevdaliza next! please please please!

[@rebecca8866]

I'm sure she doesn't want to sound too much like a musical when she sings so I can see her holding back a little bit on purpose because she doesn't want to sound like directly out of a musical, but I will say, musicals sound incredible especially when everyone hits their notes perfectly. I love musical sounding music, it's so crisp and lovely. Frank Sinatra is incredible too ♡

[@LawMom6]

Pink has said she likes how her voice sounds when she sings upside down.

[@danimears5398]

her recent Valentino performance is amazing. Definitely worth reviewing if you're interested hearing more of her vocal prowess.

[@drewinreallife2010]

Saw her perform live in 2014 when she had just started releasing music and then again just a few months ago in NYC. She has ALWAYS committed to creating a powerful performance experience with awesome vision. One of the most innovative contemporary artists tbh

[@shannamarie_84]

She just got added to my playlist. And those pole dancing skills are fire

[@carendarudis8054]

I love FKA Twigs! Her music touches my soul and makes me cry. And her dancing! Kills me everytime! Glad I found your channel. I don't know much about singing or music but I find your videos fascinating and I find myself appreciating what I am hearing so much more. I haven't gone through all your videos yet but do you do any on opera? I'd love to see that

[@sheepmellow]

Watching this a couple days after Ginsburg's passing. Didn't go in expecting she'd be mentioned in something so unrelated. Funny how some things go.

[@selinabby408]

Saw her in concert last month and it's so different seeing her perform in person. Just overall an amazing performance.

[@talewski1835]

You should react to mary magdalene in jools holland.

[@rachaelreads]

She did a really cool cover of "Summertime" during her Maida Vale performance and I think that showcases a very different side than what we usually see, would be really interesting to see what you think of that!

[@TheDreamingJune]

I agree. That's one of her best vocal performances.

[@tsanaanders4946]

You are 5000 times better than anything I’ve seen on KZbin. I’m not even sure how I landed on this channel, can’t sing to save my life but I could watch you analyze it all day!

[@lanefair2950]

Lol she sings for 3 second and then he pauses and talks for 3 minutes. Gonna have to watch the performance again

[@000vaskz000]

you are literally the best Voice Teacher in youtube at least in terms of reactions

[@kaorhysmemes1290]

I just came to know about FKA twigs last month and I instantly fell in love with her and her music. She's one of a kind!!!

[@shilohivy4590]

There is no one like this goddess.

[@Wildheartforfreedom]

This made me so HAPPY I LOVE FKA TWIGS and this was a pleasant surprise!!!

[@dakotalee6990]

I'm obsessed with your videos! There's such a stigma around corrections and critique, so I appreciate the work you do in providing an alternative model that encourages growth and awareness rather than berating. I also now know so much more about singing technique than I ever needed to. ❤️

[@lanlo2009]

Omg that women’s face popping up during her pole dance scared the fxck outta me!😂😂 I was so into the performance and then boom!😭

[@halfalligator6518]

Thing with Twigs is she injects so much raw emotion. It's not about technical ability. Kind of like Thom Yorke from Radiohead. Sure his voice is great... but it's his ability to channel emotion into all the details and nuances that makes him special. Just mechanically nailing the technical aspect is boring and has more in common with gymnastics than art.

[@delilah8470]

been waiting for you to review this. she is such a phenomenal artist and deserves way more recognition.

[@stillanimal]

I have to imagine that her biggest influence vocally is Kate Bush.

[@psekicks4425]

Fla Twigs is the best singer I've heard for along time..studio or live. She's phenomenonal

[@JEM3]

Sam the Weekend doesn't have pineapple anymore. 🤣. FKA Twigs has great range and is mesmerizing!

[@angelmarie115]

The editing though. 🔥👍😂

[@shelby-cf5js]

i feel like the breaks and the breath as well as the tremolo portrays her story of the song better than if she sang it "normally", the song is rooted in heart break and pain and she conveys that so well and connects to the listener

[@tundrabean]

i've loved her for years. thank you for doing a video on her. 🥺♥️

[@Amberasylum1981]

I love how what you say is so reasonable, refreshing, and resonating.

[@miladeb]

i recently saw her in my local starbucks(i live in the uk)and i just couldnt believe it.she is so sweet and soooo preety in real life😍

[@sherrythomas3028]

Wow. I've heard of her but never listened to sing. It takes such strength to move like that on a poll

[@agreen7832]

If you know her background, you would know that she was a dancer prior to producing music and songs. She has the ability to leave her audience absolutely mesmerized. Her music is not really pop music - it can't really be tied to a particular genre. She is stylistically one-of-a-kind not to be broken down into mathematical vocal increments. The same can be said for some of my other favorite artists such as Bjork, PJ Harvey and Kate Bush. They all sing with deep projected emotions that penetrate the soul...or in layman's terms, give me goosebumps...and that's all that matters.

[@alleycatfire]

I love me some FKA Twig! Thank you for sharing and analyzing this! ☺️

[@bhamacuk]

Very interesting analysis and it's good to get a professional's angle on things. I appreciate how every aspect of the performance was studied and not just the vocals. Picking up on how she maintained character during the pole dance was a fine point and for me, demonstrates how Fka twigs understands performance. She's been compared to Kate Bush in the way she manages to combine artistic expression through the medium of dance and performance art as well as singing, which is different to just creating a dance routine.

[@bananamcdonald4916]

I recently found this artist and she's amazingly haunting

[@darkmoon_dawg]

Love that you reviewed this performance Sam! If you wanted to see her do something chestier/more connected - the best example I've seen thus far was her live performance of "Numbers" - to my knowledge that song has her highest chest note in the chorus.

[@eddieortiz167]

“Vulnerable and breathy” the merch we want

[@mininjas]

You get a like and subscribe for doing a react/analyze of FKA Twigs!!! I absolutely adore her

[@hannahrachelxo2281]

She is so artistically incredible! I love her voice, and I think my fav thing about her is her dancing. Amazing.

[@moisescarbajal]

Wow-what a performance!

[@miraineko23]

Thank you for unpacking this. Love her to bits. She is unique.

[@naomiwang6719]

I love the way you explain things, so easy to understand. I'd love to take some lessons from you but you're booked.

[@samanthaj8256]

Wonderful to see FKA Twigs on your channel. :) I’d love to see you review London Grammar, Hannah’s vocals are magical.

[@katrinaleebaldwin4660]

Ok last time requesting. Could you react to P!nk. Would love to see your response to her singing while doing acrobatics

[@marcrecord3991]

YES!!!! I've commented this a bunch of times too.

[@katrinaleebaldwin4660]

@@marcrecord3991Same. Even if he doesn't like her music I would like to know what he thinks about her ability to sing while doing all the flips while singing Sober

[@jennmichelle70]

Nice haircut Sam! As someone who suffers from spasmodic dysphonia, I liked your demonstration of how vocal cords act during high notes in singing. Also, I liked your reaction to her when she started disrobing. 😂. I’ve seen her Cellophane video, and I appreciated this performance just as much if not more.

[@victorruiz0807]

React to Rosalía “Me quedo contigo”, her voice is amazing

[@keithMc35]

She’s totally amazingly unique

[@noahnipperus7320]

Why does it feel like you are very reluctant to compliment her the entire video (on at least two occasions you expounded on the fact that what she was doing wouldn't work in different scenarios and then acknowledged that she wasn't actually in any of those other scenarios but just the scenario that she has created)? I've seen dozens of your videos and I was always struck by your graciousness. Thank you for making these videos and sharing your direct knowledge of your art!

[@akramhecini7192]

*Would you please react to kelly clarkson, her cover of "I put a spell on you" on her show, her aretha franklin tribute or her live performance of a whole lotta woman, that would be great !!!*

[@lyddlelove]

FINALLY I've been asking for years for you to react to twigs sjwkwkwj 😭😭😭😭😭

[@Ashley-sn8mi]

Also Sam please look into doing a video on Aurora’s live vocals! I think you’d have a lot to say about her performance style and how she sings and i know we’re all dying to hear your take.

[@magpie16]

it's not bc it 'reads as vulnerable', she's doing an exceptional level of storytelling

[@rebecca8866]

This is my first time viewing your videos and I absolutely love them so far. You are very good at putting into words the things I think in my head when I listen to this sort of stuff. I love hearing your input. This is fantastic. 💖

[@plantingmoon]

“ I don’t know anything about pole dancing.” 🤷🏻‍♀️👌🏽😂

[@megdel8]

She has a tori amos element to her voice and musicianship. I adore her

[@winterhorses]

Lol, I seriously love how you talk for ten minutes about three seconds of video. ❤️

[@kwiuts_officqls]

I would love to meet you! Please come to prohibition bar in Murray! Im singing there on weekends!

[@fernandabonilla7169]

Pliiiiss react to aurora’s version of god is a Woman Please please please 💙

[@alishatahir-kheli6117]

Her cover of Believer is amazing too!!

[@elithasmith8993]

One of my favorites.

[@HyperAmygdala]

Dying to hear you break down Nao's style 😭 her tiny desk, apple live studio or colors video

[@mirianv4656]

Fka twigs is dope

[@cozen2014]

I know that for this album, the intention is to sound more breathy and vulnerable so much of the breathy tone was intentional.

[@R3dTi3nJ3ans]

KZbin recommended this to me. I am glad it did.

[@icanhasyellow]

Oh, I so want to see you react to John Mayer live at the Nokia theatre. Preferably the song "In your atmosphere". I've watched that live so many times, and I just cannot find any flaws whatsoever. And after John had to operate his nodules, his voice hasn't been quite the same. Thank you for your videos, Sam!

[@Aster_Risk]

Man, I love her.

[@Sunsetbrunett]

I love this guys Sassiness and seriousness for the craft and fka twigs is a goddess always! But I would be scared to have him as a teacher lol

[@jamesrawlings5781]

Sorry man. You're clearly knowledgeable and I really want that deep analysis, but I feel you could let the performance run, make mental notes, then do most of the analysis later. Couldn't get to the end of it with how often you chopped up the performance.

[@lenaf5342]

That first part you explained with the holding on to the chest voice up to A flat is what I struggle with the most. I am really into powerful voices but I myself can almost only sing in head voice. Could you maybe do a tutorial on how to hold on to chest voice? Would appreciate that so much!

[@Melodic_Soul_87]

Vocally she makes me think of Jewel just a bit. I really like what she did here! I have to keep asking, will you please do a My Chemical Romance Reaction please! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@faidintoyou]

That analysis was wonderful. I’d love to watch a video of you analyzing Mirai Nikki Opening cover by Pellek and Raon Lee.

[@SunnyGoesIn1D]

I’d love to see you react to The Weeknd on Colbert singing Blinding Lights. It was a whole different kind of performance from him for me.

[@fernandoherrerabastidas]

Sam, would you say for male is a good thing also to hold on to chest high around F or G or something? thanks

[@izzyred6562]

I was on the way home and was listening to Guns N’ Roses, have you done a video on Axl Rose ? 😭 didn’t find one but it would be cool, love your videos

[@arxsyn]

You clearly have not seen Pink suspended and twisting in the air, while singing live! Like that Grammy performance. I was stunned. Pink was once a gymnast before she made singing her career

[@aronmos5527]

you did baby hairs for this FKA twigs video

[@susizanna]

Makes me think of Pinks Glitter in the Air performance at the 2010 Grammys

[@ErikNordinMusic]

Please react to and analyze HURT - "Rapture" (acoustic session @ EMI) It's older, but that performance is so good!

[@sarenaramirez1732]

I love that song! They were amazing live.

[@kaki4forks]

Could you reach to Hanson at NPR Tiny Desk?? They’ve been together for 25 years and I’d love to hear if they’re technique is on point

[@JayyeMusic]

Great analysis

[@Anjalena]

Sam, what is this extremely low growl type technique that Dimash is doing at the very beginning and end of this Dec 5 performance? Is this just a regional technique? Is this the low end equivalent of whistle notes or is he actually singing these notes? If so, how low does he go here? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnTcanyBfa6njrs

[@wendithumudo]

The RBG images 😂😂😂👍👍

[@LostInAce]

Why must it be compared traditionally. Maybe analyse or just explain how she's producing certain sounds with her voice. No rule book.