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[@TenSecondSongs]

Sam we should rap together sometime.

[@yoyo_0228]

the crossover we all deserve

[@Sarah_Grant]

YES!

[@FunusCanis]

My worlds are colliding and I’m ready for it

[@skriddlehiddles]

That is the content I come to KZbin for

[@ConfindentialStudios]

:^)

[@weberonni]

I think the hardest song is Happy Birthday while you have 20 people singing it at different tempos, different melodies, and different styles... We all have that Uncle Greg

[@gwennygrausamt]

Did you ever try to perform Happy Birthday in a group of ~15 people over the internet? An awesome experience. I‘ll run as fast as I can if ever have to do it again.

[@geministargazer9830]

It’s not hard but people tend to start it too high and then when it builds up they’re too high and it sounds like shit lol

[@spirosvitsos7602]

well i personally think the hard part is to find 20 people that will sing happy birthday to you.... :(

[@emma472]

Omg I've never agreed with anything more in my life HAHAHA

[@weberonni]

@PK Blondie lol.. i guess it depends on how bad they sing? Are they moldy when they sing?

[@brooked8658]

I love how even when he's explaining why something wasn't executed properly he's so kind and positive it sounds like a compliment. I wish every kind of expert/teacher had his personality and taught like him.

[@_Cato_]

Brooke Dolan That's what makes a good instructor/leader. It's psychology - people respond better with positivity. "Hey, you did this incorrectly, but it's an easy mistake and it doesn't change your worth as a human. Let's look at how to do it better for the benefit of us all!" Is so much better than "You made a mistake. You're a lesser person because of it and it's inconceivable how you could do such a thing. Let me show you how a competent person would do it." Those are obvious hyperboles of everyday situations but it's the essence of every exchange - uplift the person or diminish them. Which approach builds them up in the end?

[@lakshmicostello900]

He’s so sincere and genuinely loves helping people. He’s an amazing teacher.

[@veelociraptor]

The "lol" voice crack at 5:47 had me in tears 😂😂😂

[@theupwardspiral1580]

It was EPIC. Thats what my cats do when im like WHO STOLE THE ENTIRE BAG OF BREAD FROM THE HIGH SELF??! Lmao

[@heartworkbykitty7933]

Me too hehe

[@ratovicius1]

"so you CAN"

[@miguelpereira9859]

do you cÁN

[@DebbieCadbss]

YES 😂😂😂😂

[@victoriareis2835]

“ i cant hit that note reliably so i dont sing that song” my favorite part of the video lmao

[@G4M3PI4Y]

But if you never practice the note you never will consistently hit it. But still was a funny part in the video.

[@imshkth]

Where?

[@hjd1539]

If only like 90% of today's crappy "artists" followed this same advice....oh but they they'd never sing anything. Oh wait I take it all back; autotune :/

[@wolfancap6897]

Thats literally what i say when someone asks me about whistle.

[@pandora3471]

iamshooketh 3:58

[@sammanthal2402]

this whole video was really so sam could flex his rap skills

[@orion351us]

Fine with me :D

[@trellabella1]

Sammantha L 🤣

[@Sutton_Bea_Still]

Wholeheartedly agree.

[@metalmike3780]

joke is rap takes no skill ahaaa

[@zeyy84]

Right

[@dollar99]

I'm not sure how I got here but that was fascinating.

[@michaeldipiano7117]

Me either

[@bertram9852]

Story of my life with KZbin rabbit holes 🤣

[@namedesired]

@@bertram9852 same :D

[@kayelle8005]

Yep. Sam and Erik Singer are two KZbin rabbit holes I didn’t know I needed in my life, but I’m glad KZbin suggested them.

[@sharonsmith7749]

Haha, Im the same but now I have found Sam, I keep coming back! I could watch/listen to him for ages

[@Albeit_Jordan]

"Showing his teeth helps him find that kind of *whiny sound...* which is *everything in power metal."*

[@chanuppuluri8726]

😂

[@johan.ohgren]

Did he just diss power metal??👿

[@marojeda786]

can you recommend me a few bands?

[@geministargazer9830]

It is, the nasality is the difference between classical singing and the metal, rock, punk branches

[@AlterSchwedeWieGeil]

@@marojeda786 I can provide some awesome bands: Unleash the Archers, Rhapsody of Fire, Hammerfall, Stilverlight and let's go for... Blind Guardian

[@desertrose4u643]

Did Sam just casually rap the fastest part in rap god in one breath to prove a point? 🤯🤯🤯

[@Erebus5620]

casually hahaha

[@V6Nation]

It's actually not that hard lol

[@brekkoh]

@@V6Nation ok man 👍

[@3rdAgeSoap]

@@V6Nation Cover of you doing it soon?

[@asmith5922]

I can too its not very difficult

[@TakeMeToEquestria]

"being understood is really important" mumble rappers: whaaaaaaat?

[@bro-ic7uw]

any depressive suicidal black metal vocalist

[@IchHassePasswoerter]

More like: wmmmmmmd?!

[@Rensune]

Black Metal isn't mainstream: Mumble rap, sadly, Is.

[@darthbolloful]

@@Rensune I'm happy it's not

[@yumpie100]

trynnabe crate

[@tatiana4050]

Okey so whenever Sam gives his opinion I'm like "is that good or bad?" "is that a compliment or criticism?"

[@carltonbauheimer]

Cripliment.

[@DeuceGenius]

The dude was damn good. Almost all compliments. He nailed the alice in chains

[@Bman-vv4ww]

He was more or less explaining what Anthony was doing; and how to do it similar or better.

[@hartkeeeper]

Sam's job is to recognize what people are doing right and help them build on it. As a teacher he's not "criticizing" so much as noticing where maybe the technique could be better. He does an awesome job at accepting that some people are good at what they do and sometimes use techniques that are not traditional. I love that he can analyze rock music with distortion realistically for what it is.

[@wickedwitt04]

"Is that a compliment or criticism?" *yes*

[@samanthawolters175]

You should do a video showing novices how to scream, or distort, properly so as not to destroy vocal cords!

[@kristenwhitley9775]

YES THIS! I always wondered how singers who use scream and distortion do it properly

[@morganwaller1195]

Kristen Whitley look for a guy called hungry lights on KZbin. He’s done a video on how to do the main kinds of screaming and it’s really goid

[@samanthawolters175]

@@morganwaller1195 thank you

[@lucky5th2]

If you're good at something, never do it for free

[@AndonisMarcus]

@@lucky5th2 Could that be wisdom?

[@RandyVhee]

10:25 my dude starts speaking in Minecraft villager

[@exoznathb6067]

laughed hard

[@Peeppe]

:D

[@InkJuse]

Damnit, lol.

[@Spade1350]

I just lost my shit.

[@Remi0dd6]

either that or I'm imagining peter griffin holding his knee

[@moonchild.6]

Boy, I cannot understand for my life anything you explain about voice and singing in your vids, but that's not gonna stop me from watching the wholesomeness.

[@leandabee]

Me either 😂🙀

[@caz5624]

Right. I watch Sam because he explains everything so much more than other vocal coaches... but I have no idea what he’s going on about.

[@adelinaadelina3076]

@@caz5624 me too

[@hyperexoemia5211]

Caz lmao same

[@v0yyds0da]

Try Tara Simon Studios. She's super sweet and great at explaining. She even won an award for Music Education.

[@wherethetatosat]

"Take on me" many people think it's a really high noise. "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" laughs in the background.

[@TheRealMeko]

I believe in a thing called love JUST LISTEN to the rythm of my heart

[@kitsuneknightshayd9744]

Right?

[@zachxiong2657]

*cough* Vitas “Opera No. 2”

[@tomrigg9236]

@@zachxiong2657 *cough* Gesthemane from Jesus Christ Superstar...

[@tomrigg9236]

oh damn I take that back Vitas goes so much higher ahahaha

[@breannamerkel504]

I love that you’re not rude or aggressive with the information you provide. Love the positivity and you!!

[@Beastintheomlet]

Breanna Merkel it’s always “here’s how to do it better” and not “here’s why you’re wrong”. It’s the same information but such a better way to teach.

[@jahipalmer8782]

He's really what I would hope to have from a vocal coach/ teacher.

[@charlotte_stevens]

Sam is so sweet! Never rude or mean, and gives constructive feedback. I enjoy his channel so much, even though I don't sing 😊

[@jasmineleopard7593]

Charlotte Stevens a true teacher!

[@charlotte_stevens]

@@SuAmigoElilegal I respectfully disagree. Sam has demonstrated his singing abilities many many times in his videos. There are also videos of some of his performances. He's even critiqued his own singing. He's very talented. 😊

[@disres1337]

@@SuAmigoElilegal for most "vocal coach" reaction channels this is true, but definitely not here

[@melissa-zg3dg]

Su Amigo El Ilegal the reason why he doesn't release many covers is because his content is mainly based on reacting and giving feedback. he's a vocal coach for a reason. additionally, i dont see the issue in his demonstrations either and why you don't seem to understand. a demonstration doesn't need to be long for you to understand, he does a perfectly fine job of it and there isn't really anything wrong about it. if i may ask, why do you think his demonstrations aren't good enough?

[@Retrograde]

Su Amigo El Ilegal Not like you need to be able to sing to be a good coach. Plenty of sports coaches never played the game and are fine coaches

[@zamkowicz]

"People still listen to words more than anything else, for some reason. No idea why." This guy gets it

[@NVE]

what is that even supposed to mean though lol? in my opinion someone can have the best flow in the world but if the lines are whack it's whack in general. Your rhymes are like at least 80% of the creative process. if you can't write good lines you might as well be a damn glorified cover artist like all these rappers with ghostwriters. but i'm going to assume he was being sarcastic lol. although the way he said it didn't really come off all that sarcastic. i'm just going to chalk it up to bad sarcasm.

[@zamkowicz]

I think he meant how people focus on the lyrical content over the music itself. Vocals are not just lyrics and music is not just about vocals, but for many it seems to be the only interesting part

[@asmith5922]

Then there are the mumble rappers lol

[@asmith5922]

I think equal work should go into the music and vocals, otherwise youre cutting corners on certain things taking away some expression from the song

[@Sarahlinii]

I’m more into the lyrics of any song first and foremost, which is most likely why I don’t like most rap or pop music, lol.

[@H1widA1]

Out of all the vocal coaches and vocal analysts on KZbin, you are by far the most technical and knowledgeable for me. Love it 👏🏽

[@markedlymadison]

Not sure if it's because of the relaxation like you mentioned or because I'm more used to your verse but your version of Rap God was the first time I understood what was being said. LOL

[@qlwl8721]

There wasn't music in the background so it's easier to understand.

[@mogocafe2867]

markedlymadison and also the subtitle for me 😂

[@mifnp8887]

'Good vowels are good vowels'. ---Sam I could watch this guy for days on end. For real.

[@missquinn6325]

Should get that put onto a tshirt haha

[@Grassroots_Hegemon]

I never understood how people look at their voices as instruments, I always figured you just had it or didn’t, but it’s neat to watch someone break down all the techniques

[@chisoxdeezy4413]

Calvin Luchs well if you look at the musical context, and take a look at all the different types of music you can make with your voice, and different styles, it’s a little easier

[@AE-wk1dn]

i was thinking as same as you before but now i think that human voice is an improvable thing

[@DasLory]

Because your body is resonancing, so it's an instrument ^^

[@yn-xr6ho]

Every average human can learn to sing

[@deadlycamels]

Y

[@TheGalacticGrizzly]

I love the parts where he starts smiling and nodding when he hears something awesome ❤️

[@bewhoyouare3182]

TheGalacticGrizzly His eyes just light up in those parts ❤️

[@baileyoconnell3636]

Hi, violinist here, can’t sing for shit but hey I’m here so. When Sam was talking about relaxing to get the fast rap to work, I was reminded of my section (second violin) having trouble keeping tempo and getting all the notes on a fast 16th note phrase. Our teacher told us to loosen our bow hand and just kinda be really relaxed and it worked immediately, it was so much easier to keep tempo when we were relaxed. When we saw the fast notes we had to play, we all instinctively tensed up to try and have more control over the speed and bow movements but that just kept us from getting it right. Anyway, just thought I’d share that because it came up and apparently applies to different types of music and instruments.

[@Grunzelbart]

Playing Piano here, clicked the exact same for me! For really fast runs it's super important to try and minimize movement. Because every motion you save you can use to play faster or add more expression into each note. I reckon this is true for most things. The whole "he made it look easy" you often hear about true professionals, is exactly that to the max.

[@kiralove214]

Make a shirt that says “good vowels are good vowels” 😂

[@DnDOldGuard]

I'll buy 10.

[@amourdepapier]

Make the merch Sam

[@afrog2666]

Vowels from the bowels, also known as grawling, lol

[@88Nikoli]

Good vowel shapes are good vowel shapes !

[@billgryta3116]

tattooing this on the back of my hands so when I hold my head in my hands during vocal lessons my students will read it

[@lone6718]

“.....because some people still listen to words, for some reason, I have no idea why.” Rofl 🤣 okay that was priceless.

[@marlenaboruch-krol2833]

No kidding :D

[@SpydersByte]

throwing shade at mumble rappers :D Em is still the best.

[@bekahnavarro]

Lyrics are my favorite part of the song ❤️ ❤️❤️ and yes, I realize he was being sarcastic.

[@lilpoo22]

That was really priceless even though i listen really more to the music. I generally don't pay attention to the lyrics so Much... Maybe it's because english not my mother tongue xd

[@BrutalButtSlap]

depending of the situation, i hear some musics from other countries that sound good but i go out my way to undertand the lyrics, because sometimes the rythm is part of the message in the lyrics and can make it better Russian can make so many random stuff if u translate its hard to imagine rhyming or making sense but in russian works Japanese or Korean sounds abstract and poetic and can sometimes make no sense out of the cultural context Portuguese (my mother toungue) is the same French the singer can sound "floaty" or "rough" but the lyrics can be "normal" or "poetic" it can sound like something agressive by the voice or way the singer .... well sings but it is banal, almost like the language give it a charm or tone (but again is the same to most languages)

[@scubally]

Whoever is responsible for Sam's smile- dentist, orthodontist, genetics- deserves a fucking trophy. His teeth literally emanate light.

[@muckinyoface]

Good Lord, I actually feel guilty watching his videos sometimes- I feel like I’m getting the type of instruction that people have paid a LOT of money for!!!

[@jeshikain]

He does get paid for it I think because maybe KZbin pays him if he has enough subscribers and views :)

[@EddieB-ready]

@@jeshikain that ain't how it works chief

[@jeshikain]

@@EddieB-ready oh. ;) I don't really know. I was guessing that's why I said I think they do

[@338holly]

This probably helps him get clients and passive income. Also maybe he directs his students to it as a resource for quick study.

[@baileymccallum5503]

When you know as much as he does, it's word vomit. You desperately want to help people do better.

[@Zozo_Rabbit]

ok. so sam can rap now

[@matth5680]

Sam can do anything!

[@chandrastar5939]

Yh well B Real went to a vocal coach for his unique style.

[@odw32]

Wow, it's like you cram half a semester of knowledge in a video. Amazing.

[@frankdaiello2449]

Greg I hope ur kidding

[@x-vii7]

@@frankdaiello2449 im dead

[@bethfaceplays]

The hardest part of Take on Me is not adding "or two" to the end.

[@schwann145]

In a KZbin full of "vocal coaches," I actually believe you! Thanks for keeping a focus on mechanics and technique. :)

[@Wise-Man-Say]

Dude wtf!!? This is how you make a reaction!! You demonstrated your understanding and that makes it night and day to just talking about it! You gained so much more respect and I’m sure helped more people on this video than any previous (extreme yes but I believe it)

[@jenko1017]

They had us at the first half not gonna lie

[@buckspoppy9810]

@@jenko1017 only the real ones reply with memes, 10/10 well memed my friend 👌

[@FARID1870]

true...most reaction videos are just plain watching and uh-uh and yeahs

[@riyyahinglis3148]

Maybe I'm easily amused but both Sam and Anthony did that rap god bit so well and I thought it was difficult. They made it seem like nothing. Anyways, great video as always. Also, because of you, I'm gonna subscribe to Anthony's channel

[@sineadcronin6998]

Me too!

[@Tricia_K]

Yup, I just did the same!

[@stevenray9229]

there were pronunciation mistakes in sams. however, his point wasn't so much doing it perfect, but to see if singing the entire thing on beat would kill his airflow. (Not saying I can do better)

[@riyyahinglis3148]

@@stevenray9229 ohhhh i understand now. Thanksss

[@Mrsuperdestroyer]

People that are good vocalists are often good at rapping as well since they have so good control over their breathing, vocal cords and pronunciation. Or at least at an acceptable level.

[@natemiller6873]

"People still listen to words more than anything" Me listening to Death Metal: "Wait what did *enter metal singer* just say?"

[@Anni_Mau]

It's a lot like opera to me. No idea what they say, different language, weird pronounciation but the feeling gets across and you still get it :)

[@dropexpectations12]

I don't even try to hear what they say... I look up the lyrics 😂💁

[@_Anna_Nass_]

Tanya 4603 I don’t even bother looking up the lyrics, I’m not here for the words lol

[@rlanger3108]

Theres plenty of death and black metal vocalists you can understand. Most of them you can't tho.

[@FlatGabe]

Listen to Death, Chuck's vocals were always clear as a summer day, early growls through their last album shrieks, everythings was easily understood.

[@elliottgwendolyn]

You're so good at appreciating beauty and finding the good in everything. Everyone can learn a thing or two from your style of reacting and critiquing

[@jamesstuart4037]

I'm a technician in my professional life and even though I can't build a tractor I can make them run. I can't carry a tune in a box but I love learning how they work.

[@jamesstuart1634]

thats a nice name you have there

[@jamesstuart4037]

@@jamesstuart1634 Agreed. There's a handful of us out there.

[@CrownedWithLaurels]

@@jamesstuart4037 You'd both better be on the lookout for Guy Fawkes.

[@wasabij]

Appreciating the arts is a wonderful thing.

[@SweepsSlotswithSarah]

Omg one of my favorite channels is reviewing a video from another of my favorite channels! 😍😍😍 Anthony from Ten Second Songs is super talented and funny. Thanks for uploading this!

[@konstantinkovachev97]

same

[@HeatherCoste]

My faves too

[@harshdeusecar]

Nobody: Sam: 😬

[@cupcake_whale]

It's been almost a year since I watched a video of yours and I was really confused as to why some guy with short hair was in your thumbnail

[@dropexpectations12]

I'm new and I was wondering who the long hair guy was 😂

[@yusufnoor5852]

Wow! Sam has really improved his videos! I like his editing, his personality, and everything in between. I can't really put my finger on it, because it's that subtle, but I really feel he has blossomed into a proper KZbinr.

[@OswaldoCarillo]

He just cut his hair ;)

[@KirbyTheKirb]

5:47 Me when I was 14 trying to have a normal conversation.

[@randomuser684]

Very true

[@trackman9261]

XD HAHAHHAH yeah

[@Chloe-ik9cr]

IM DYING

[@anamae1999]

HAHAHA

[@Fenixsweden]

Effin HILARIOUS!!! Laughed waaay to hard at this comment!!! "remembers the teenage years"

[@ApocalyptoX1]

The secret to bring a great vocalist... Only sing songs that you sing great. If the song is out of your range... Pick another song.

[@julianakarasawa315]

90% of being a good singer is knowing what you can or you can't do and choosing songs accordingly

[@raff9492]

Or lower the key

[@thulaganyomaphakwane4045]

Facts!!!!!

[@King_James_Dr_Pepper]

@@raff9492 that's what I was thinking too. Lowering the key somewhat does help

[@snake6221]

Yeah...that's definitely the way to grow your range...

[@More13Feen]

That was the FIRST time I actualy understood what this line of eminem says 😅

[@JR-pf9in]

You're such a great teacher! As someone who secretly wants to get better at singing, just for myself, you are the dream vocal coach I'd love to have. The highest compliment I can give is that I'm actually able to absorb and apply your teaching moments to my own technique from the examples you provide. (ex: doing what feels easier instead of straining, vowel shapes/sounds, making sure not to push too hard, planning breaths, and in this particular video, the over- enunciated consonants) I'm much better at actively listening; I can now actually identify why something went right or wrong. Thanks for being exactly what you are, you've allowed me to have some pride in myself and my vocal journey. Best wishes from Texas :)

[@severage8790]

From Texas as well, and ditto to literally everything you typed! Sam is my incidental voice teacher, he doesn't know it, but he is.

[@SweepsSlotswithSarah]

I'm also from Texas and agree 100%! I've learned so much from watching Sam and also Ken Tamplin. I wish I had the guts to record a video and send it to Sam!

[@MadCheshireHat]

He's really good! ...Both "he"s. I really like the "power metal" Chandelier version. I personally hate that song because it gets on my nerves and isn't my taste at all, but if it were sung like that... 🤔 Sam, you've helped me understand parts of my linguistics class, and my linguistics class has helped me understand what I've been hearing you talk about for months. When my professor talked about voiced and unvoiced, forward sounds, tongue placement, etc., I was like, "oh! I've heard this stuff before!" so the concepts weren't unfamiliar to me. And the concepts, when applied to linguistics, has helped me understand what you're talking about in terms of singing. Formally learning and studying the parts of the mouth and vocal cords and how sounds are made has helped in particular.

[@santinerino624]

i love the chorus of Chandelier. One of the most powerfully sung vocals of all time, yet it is such a vulnerable part of the song. Sias voice is insane.

[@LynnHermione]

Loved that version too, guy really sounded like he was swinging from a chandelier XD

[@DreamingInsomnia]

OMG I love you. This type of reaction is exactly what I've been needing

[@SwitchBladeEVO]

Out of all the vocal coach reactions I've watched, yours was actually the most informational and easy to understand as someone who has never had any vocal coaching and with minimal music background. Good stuff!

[@ArmchairDeity]

DAMN! Sam! When he put this video out I thought “I wish Sam would review this one...” and here we are! How awesome is that!!

[@randywissler9923]

New rap star "saminem" 😂😂

[@TanisAnnicchiarico]

That sounds like a medication for depression "If you or somebody you know is depressed, ask your doctor about Saminem"

[@randywissler9923]

@@TanisAnnicchiarico side effects include, wider range, greater breath control, diarrhea, and the urge to sing!! 😂😂

[@mauriciomacias2750]

All I could think was “Samineminem Eh Eh Waka Waka Eh Eh” 😂

[@j.g.3453]

Take On Me, if you listen to the original recording, when the singer comes to "in a day", he shifts the pronunciation slightly to make the transition easier. Not so much "in a dAAAy" as "in a dey". Like the difference between way and they, or hay and hey. I stumbled across that trick when my voice started changing when I was 12, and I went from being able to hit the high notes to being stuck in the mid tenor ranges. It was frustrating, being a girl and having my voice drop faster (and farther) than my younger brother's. He was 15 before he could beat me in the low notes.

[@MNeathway]

Cool trick, thanks!

[@MK-ih6wp]

damn, you're totally right. thx for sharing!

[@SweepsSlotswithSarah]

Great comment, most people don't realize that a girl's voice can change just as dramatically as a boy's during puberty, at least when singing if not speaking. I went from hitting Mariah Carey belting and whistle notes at 12 to being somewhat stuck in a contralto range and switching to a country music style (Wynonna and Lorrie Morgan mostly) because I could no longer sing like Mariah and Whitney. I'm just now letting myself try different styles again and with the help of Sam's and Ken Tamplin's videos, I'm learning that my voice doesn't have to be limited to just one range or key. I wish I would've had that knowledge much sooner, but it's never too late to learn! Now I just need to conquer stage fright 😂

[@aimee3426]

Love this so much. I love how Sam's face lights up when he's watching and appreciating and I love how he doesn't get mean when offering up suggestions to try instead. As a bonus, I found another channel to watch.

[@jeanetteordon]

5:47 that was the most controlled voice crack I've ever heard

[@ps1k3]

I can't stop replaying that. It's too funny!

[@InkJuse]

The fact that you, seemingly, effortlessly went into that Opera number 2 note is astonishing.

[@coltonarendt]

i believe you are talking about anothy his father is classical and so he learnd from him and when they sing together its really beautiful

[@blueharpy]

I just love how happy Sam is when someone nails something. The smile and nod makes me smile too

[@tatianaf7940]

You’ve inspired me to start singing seriously again. I will be watching your videos to improve my technique. You’re absolutely amazing. And my goodness a cola between you two would be legendary 😭💛

[@synteis]

I'd love to see you analyze some falsetto performances esp in musical theatre. I've always been curious about how different performers handle those roles say the four Valjeans at the 25th anniversary of Les Mis, especially Boe vs Wilkinson and how they're achieving their different effects.

[@ShadowprincessAnimat]

Sam: *uses all those big, difficult words* Me: hehe, he said 420

[@RunitupBMO]

I love how music is a conversation to you. Passion suits us all well, whatever it may be to you.

[@CampkyGaming]

first vocal coach i've seen that actually is this legit! great video He is amazing and you are great man! much love

[@mypreciousbunny4300]

Sam I work alone so I sing for 6 or more hours a day 5 days a week. Last month I hurt my vocal cords to the point that I couldn't talk for a couple of days and was able to talk fully in 12 days but wasn't able to sing again for 3 weeks cause it hurt to bad. Can you make a video to help those of us who don't know how to warm our vocal cords so we don't hurt ourselves. Ty for being encouraging and nice when analyzing professionals and the everyday person. Thanks everyone for the ideas and help. It's appreciated.

[@chrismartinez144]

He has made a video on warm ups, don't know if this is the kind of content you wanted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3uqp3VmbpWJacU&vl=en-US

[@margicates553]

Get thee to an ENT. Get scoped and sing supportered

[@Double44inthemorning]

It's not lack of warm up. It's lack of technique. Don't pull up chest voice. Dont sing with your throat, sing with your nose head and diaphram.

[@mypreciousbunny4300]

@@chrismartinez144 ty ill check it out.

[@mypreciousbunny4300]

@@Double44inthemorning I don't know how to sing using head voice or diaphragm. I can only sing from my throat. I don't know ehat to do to make it sing with head voice or diaphragm. But I do love to sing when I'm working so I have to figure something out.

[@kannalixu7340]

Thank you, i gained 2 braincells from this video :"))

[@levismith5169]

now you have three whole braincells

[@kannalixu7340]

@@levismith5169 yes, i apreciate that

[@afrog2666]

@@kannalixu7340 Appreciate* Now you have FOUR braincells :D

[@kannalixu7340]

@@afrog2666 thank you thank you 👻

[@InnerLuminosity]

@@kannalixu7340 five now buddy

[@samanthahensley9838]

Omg you’re freaking AWESOME!!!! You have so much knowledge and this nice way of explaining the complexities of music in such a manner just about anyone can grasp it and apply it to improve their own talents. Also I love how positive you are regarding your belief that anyone can learn to sing. I’ve always believed that myself. I wish I could have had your encouragement and teachings myself when I was younger. I really enjoy your videos and just think you’re incredible! Thank you so much!

[@Rustynailz]

Saw this in my suggested feed, and instantly had my defences up, because I follow tensecondsongs, and love his content. I expected this to be a total trash talk fest, But you were actually really supportive. I subbed to you ASAP, and if i was ever in the states, I'd definitley be keen to sign up for some lessons (as I also really enjoy singing)...... Many thanks for this video

[@gsnaps0314]

This dude really knows what he's talking about 😂

[@chrismartinez144]

Hey Sam! 🙂 Can you please make a video talking about *bridges* in detail? It seems like you reference them in every video, and this video is no exception. Like at the beginning of this one, at 1:10, I'm left to wonder, how in the world do you know G#4 is "right on a bridge" for him? Is it a bridge for everyone? Is it a bridge only for men? Is it a bridge only for tenors and you're guessing he's a tenor? And also another question, I like to sing low a lot so I was wondering, is the intersection of fry and chest at the bottom of your range called a bridge as well? Cause on the specific note where that intersection occurs in my range, I feel an instability characteristic of a bridge. What would that be called, though? My zeroth bridge lol? Thanks Sam. 🙂

[@noahbyrd6080]

Chris Martinez I have the same question. I’m always a little hazy in my knowledge/understanding of what he’s talking about at those parts.

[@DesireeStamat]

From what I understand bridges are in the same location for each voice type within one or two notes.

[@severage8790]

This may not be a perfect answer, but my understanding is this: "The Bb was working, but when he went down...that's right on a bridge". First of all I'd say by this statement Sam is saying he identified this as his bridge *because* the higher note sounded better than the full step before it. Any singer will tell you it's easier to be at the top of your comfortable range, or the bottom of the next registry, than in between. The bridge is such a fragile place that especially in 'power singing' an untrained/inexperienced singer will inevitably fail. So, failing there is basically what tells you that is his bridge. And just as a second thought, yes, G4-C5 is almost every male's bridge ever. Not the whole range but I mean within that range of notes will be just about every male's bridge. The bridge itself depends on the person I guess, I'd say it's usually around 3 semitones.

[@19anewmorning76]

Chris, the bridge is where the chest voice changes over to the head voice. It'll be different for most people. Mine is E - F# (right after middle C). I hope that helps.

[@chrismartinez144]

​@@severage8790, Ok, cool, thanks for your input. 👍 Huh, is G4-C5 really almost all men's bridge, though? Because my first passaggio is all the way down at a *B3* (I'm pretty sure) and I was looking online and from what I read, B3 seems right. Many people have written that that is the usual place that lyric baritones encounter their bridge (and it is my assumption that I am a lyric baritone.)

[@Calico.tomcat]

Love this video!! Really useful analysis

[@megs2401]

I had no idea there was so much to vocal instruction. You really enlightened me in this video, and I've been singing and playing music since I was practically a toddler.

[@baylee4685]

Your videos always brighten up my day!

[@ephraimchishi7571]

Holy, I didn't realize this was the same Sam Johnson from another video back in 2018, he looks so different now with short hair and a lil more meat on him.

[@555tothee666]

he went from jay to thicc bieber lawl

[@user-ye1ku7jo9o]

Sam, I just discovered your channel and you are my favorite on all of KZbin. Your style as a teacher is unparalled and for being so young it is amazing. Thank you so much for your videos. I think they are wonderful.

[@theundead6283]

He should have tried the opera from Fifth Element

[@ImaneeStarz]

Travis Matthew he does in the 2nd part that he made

[@FazBonfire]

Oh lord, I wasn't expecting a reaction to that video. I love it ! Great tips as always, keep up the good work Sam !

[@anotherlemontree]

There's so much education in this video, it blew my mind. Thank you!

[@MrLittleAliice]

I keep on having your videos in my recommended, and I couldn’t be more happy about that 🤗

[@RainLover333]

I love watching your videos! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@knockoutpill]

I'm watching every one of your videos 80% to see your genuine reactions of joy and agony and 20% to hear about what's going on with the vocals. You seem like a great person. Keep it up!

[@nadimadatia]

I don't sing, but I love watching these videos... so much knowledge conveyed with tons of passion. Great work!

[@jessicajane7296]

This was so interesting! I love Anthony Vincent, he has an incredible range and his ability to sing all different styles amazes me. Thank you for reacting to him 😊

[@bugsybugs2253]

Love watching your face Sam when you're doing a review. You really get into the music and have the biggest smile when you hear what u like.😁 Oh and loved the rap!

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

Love your videos man, so glad your channel has done nothing but grow.

[@MelancholyMegan]

Nobody can sing "Man in The Box" apart from Layne himself. R.I.P.

[@55Porter]

Sebastian Bach did a good rendition of it with AIC back around '07. It's here on KZbin.

[@smartass23t]

I bet Jerry Cantrell could...Him and Layne were very close vocally and sounded as if they were brothers.

[@TanguyBlanchard]

Wheels no. Cantrell has a much lower voice. No way he can do the high screams.

[@formerlyknownaseasrob]

I’d say my man TruthSurge does it pretty good. It’s not Layne but it’s good

[@darkwriter_xx94]

Many people can sing it but no one can make it sound so effortless like layne. That’s why layne was amazing. He made such strong notes seem so effortless.

[@sophroniastopher15]

I love this. Sam watches this guy with such endearment. Love it!!

[@chrissyvt84]

Glad I discovered this guy through your channel. Thanks Sam! Much love

[@PrismaticMouse]

I'd LOVE for you to do a video about growl and screamo. Give examples of good and bad attempts and explain the consequences of not having the right technique etc.

[@HuckingPlastic]

Yesss I have been waiting so long for a video like this.

[@zacharytavernier8972]

Mimmi Nimtoft Does he even know how to scream? Doesn’t look like he does at all

[@Resjek]

screamo 🤔 I haven't heard that term since 2004

[@shilohstore6086]

I feel like this was just like a free tutorial/fan video from Sam to Anthony and we we're just lucky enough to get to watch.

[@MrRoelith]

This might be the most succinct analysis/description of singing sounds I have seen. Awesome. Subbed.

[@letmein332]

Alright im adding you to my vocal coach reactions list, really like your way of explaining stuff

[@kirstenrudd8424]

letmein332 he’s literally the best. I’ve not seen anyone else actually analyze like he does!

[@cronch6995]

10:25 Peter Griffin holding his knee be like

[@Igiboy44]

HAHAHAHAHAAHAH

[@billiea9756]

Omg🤣

[@savagequeen3798]

i died😂😂😂😂😂

[@mizlinda123]

Dyyyyying

[@Cabeen8]

OBSESSED with your vids!

[@jacobeehyde9200]

i just stumbled on your channel today at work and ive learned quite a bit! very informative. i love to sing and would love to learn more! everything youve talked about has given me a lot of tips and things to practice. Love it!

[@groggyfroggyfpv6868]

Bro... I have watched several of your videos and do enjoy them, but this took the cake. Seeing you nail that rap was dope. Subbed.

[@tiffymcconkey]

That was awesome!! Loved being able to understand how those notes were hit in rock and metal music

[@ma.storysinging]

I am officially ADDICTED to your videos! Got repertoire, rhythmics, technique, piano, to study and laundry and some cooking to do but I cannot...I learn so much every single time! Thank you for your videos!

[@angieagentlesoul]

HOLY MOTHER!!! I AM SO OVERJOYED to see you with so many subscribers!! When I last saw u had well, well under 100k, like 20k maybe. Haha, you were a channel as a patron. OH SO HAPPY FOR YOUR GROWTH. Had hoped for your success! So pleased for you, so pleased.

[@nihanozderici157]

Omg two of my favorite youtubers in the same video ^^

[@daisybuchanan8205]

I am in love with both of you, you're amazing, keep up the good work.

[@megan6127]

I just love watching how excited you are about each selection. ☺️

[@el_liigaa]

Recently I've been so into Sams’s reaction videos. He's educating me so much about vocal techniques, thank you!!! 😊🎶👌❤️

[@shandi6246]

Yessss two of my favorite youtubers in one video. Love it