KAREN CLARK SHEARD x BALM IN GILEAD / Voice Teacher Analyzes

Y'all know I love her. IMMENSELY. And this was requested several times, so I wanted to make sure I got to it!
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[@somebodyoulove]

One of the best vocalist to ever exist. She does it like it’s nothing. Praise God.

[@bigRed90]

Like seriously. Like it’s soo easy. Pssshh. After a certain point it’s like God took over her. 😱😍

[@miguelshabaev4315]

No for real a fact 🙌🏾

[@loyanadale903]

Effortlessly. I'm like ma'am, not sure who else can sing like that so GO OFF SISSSSSSSSS

[@thetotalpackage2005]

Agreed got goosebumps

[@danahoward759]

That ain't nothing but the Truth!!!

[@slaymaali]

shoutout to the choir though, they modulated right with her and didn’t miss one note! whew!

[@keefecarroll1985]

The Tri City Singers are no joke😁

[@jmlegrairstudio]

They are the TRUTH.

[@keefecarroll1985]

@@jmlegrairstudio There needs to be a Kirk Franklin & The Family and Tri-City Singers versus🤩🤩🤩

[@muzikamor2923]

Wait this was TRI-CITY!?!?!? Yoooooooo how did I not know this!!!

[@09michaele]

@@keefecarroll1985 We’re One body, not in competition…

[@Alexp36500]

All of them changed music history forever. From their mom, to them, to now the grandchildren. Crazy talent!

[@birdway2]

Idk how she sung like this the ENTIRE night and only had one sip of water 😂 I watched Finally Karen probably a 100 times 😮‍💨 this was a good video and your voice is 🔥 too 👏🏽👏🏽

[@QilinRider21]

that's what the anointing does. it keeps your vocal chords oiled and moisturized.

[@chasityportis6801]

I had a video of this performance! It was masterful!!!

[@ab9750]

I was at this recording at Bailey Cathedral in Detroit, MI. It was absolutely unforgettable. She forever gained a fan with the way she turned this entire album out. I still listen to it to this day. The Clark Sisters are pioneers. Your review of this song is spot on, it is a difficult song that she makes look effortless.

[@dtpbody]

I agree! This is when Kiki showed out! I was so amazed!

[@IsraelsNighttimeVoiceAUDIOS]

This is dude is the best. Many of these channels but it helps if you kind of KNOW OUR community and they way we express! Plus OMG you can actually sing the notes! I have never heard that from any of these review channels. You Jaron are the truth bro.

[@jmlegrairstudio]

THANK YOU! Wow! This means a lot!

[@viberw3305]

ABSOLUTELY.....JARON YOU ARE DEFINITELY GIFTED AT WHAT YOU DO!!!!!!

[@NoOneSaint]

Yes those high notes he hits them so good.

[@Marsalis_Price]

HE LITERALLY SOUND LIKE A SOPRANO AND ITS CRAZYYYYY! I love his voice so much.

[@axelito6342]

And jaron I’ve said this already but YOUR range is DISRESPECTFUL ❤️❤️❤️! You better sing sir! We love a PROFESSIONAL singer and teacher WITH KNOWLEDGE !

[@jmlegrairstudio]

✨✨🙌🏾🙌🏾 THANK YOU!

[@godschildjcreigns2976]

For real tho! Hitting them notes she was sanging 💯💯🔥🔥

[@andreln75]

Karen clark sheard is giving a vocal master class here. Nobody sings like this.. crazy.. love her!! Living legend

[@MrCamp]

Growing up a white Catholic kid with what he thought was a little bit of soul who just loved good singers, I thought I knew great singers. Then I heard this for the first time and I realized that if Karen Clark Sheard is not in your discussion of the objectively greatest voices of all time, you can’t be taken seriously.

[@vinnyverse]

When people ask what album reminds me of my childhood, the answer is always Finally Karen for me. My family is SDA and my mother played this EVERY sabbath morning for months. Before my sister was stringing multiple sentences together, she took her pacifier out and sung this song word for word. We were shocked. My sister learned how to sing by listening to this album. This lime green CD cover is engraved in my mind forever. Karen Clark-Sheard is a top 3 singer ever in my eyes. You definitely did her justice with this video. God bless her

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Wow! Thank you!

[@ihuomatuesday1600]

That's a great story. Yeah i can relate. I grew up SDA also in NJ. Allegheny East

[@vinnyverse]

@@ihuomatuesday1600 wow that’s amazing. My grandfather was a pastor here in NY and his brothers were also pastors back home in Chicago. I’m no longer SDA and convert to Islam but I still have respect for the church that raised me

[@mauriceodellporter8084]

that lime green outfit that I'm covering a hairstyle Karen's beautiful face it's ever in my head as well. You hit that. I think the love for Jesus for this album and I still listen to it all these years later I had to be I had the VHS or berean Christian store I actually met Karen at berean Christian store in Atlanta I was so broke then I couldn't buy her CD you about your eyes at me and said you going to buy my CD or she was nice to me and waved at me when they rode by the nice black truck like she was the president's wife she was so humble and lively

[@ihuomatuesday1600]

@@vinnyverse Wow. I can imagine the conversions in your house lol. SDAs love to debate lol.. My dad was a Baptist minister and my mom was SDA all her life. So I was Baptist until my dad passed then my mom took us to the SDA Church when I was like 11. I was rebellious but like you I've come to appreciate some of the doctrine. Presently I don't go to church that often (church hurt and politics) but I still a believer. Trying to redevelop my relationship with God. Blessings to you Rico Mars.

[@marque235]

I had this concert on VHS and played it to death! 😆 So many outstanding riffs and runs. One of my favs is when she sounds like a siren singing at 8:45 “if you need a laaawwwyyeeerr, he’ll meet you in the court room” My God, what a timeless classic!

[@BettyKrocker]

Same had the vhs too 😂😂🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥

[@SuperMjphillips]

That song is a hit because of Karen's vocals and Donald Lawrence's direction.

[@evolved93]

Yes I agree, It reminds me of the way Daryl coley sung “When Sunday comes” with Donald Lawrence

[@aaronjovon6491]

And Twinkie’s Pen

[@CrissyMack]

Heavy on the she makes it look easy. I put this song on when I clean. Every time I attempt it, I’m sorely reminded that i could never 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adriannewilson714]

Sounds about right 🤣🤣 cause how is that possible 🤔 I'd be too busy acting out with Karen

[@karimsings4098]

Her range is literally endless. 😫

[@VanTheeBrand]

The Queen of ALL Sopranos Et Gospel Artists! Love me some Lady Karen! She’s a masterclass in vocal technique and execution! This is by far one of my favorite gospel songs of ALL time! A true praise BOP! ❤️

[@kelkel2378]

Auntie was in her prime and this my favorite era of her vocals😩💕

[@loyanadale903]

Those Clark Sisters have some BEAUTIFUL voices. Their vocal acrobatics are amazing

[@1960317]

Sis Clarke is giving a nod to Michael Jackson with her "uniform" and Earth Wind & Fire with the "Oh-OO-Oh". Though the Clark Sisters are straight COGIC, they definitely have an R&B influence.

[@incognegro5591]

i love how she uses her jaw and mouth shape so much when she's singing.

[@rockae85]

I love how Karen made it her own! This song was on their album Heart and Soul back in 1985 and then Karen did it on her debut album Finally Karen in 1997. Detroit's own!!!!!! I love how they remained in Detroit and surrounding areas!

[@t.h.3432]

Don’t forget that she had braces in this video. When you have braces a lot of time it also makes you talk and or sing in a way so that your braces don’t get caught on the interiors of the mouth. Still outstanding singing by First Lady Sheard while wearing orthodontics. Haha she can’t be beat! EVAA!

[@TheArtist_DavidLance]

You be so on point! I JUST finished watching their making of their Return album and it was AMAZING watching them and hearing them create that Clark Sisters sound. Karen be tearing them vowels UP!!🤦🏾‍♂️🥳😝🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥 iconic vocals. The runs. The SCATS. Who else can echo themself and make it sound good?! 🤷🏾‍♂️🔥🔥😝 love it!!!

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Thank youuuuuu! And yep - First Lady gone give you some growls and vowels! Lol!

[@domoniqueayers2471]

My absolute favorite gospel singer! The way she’s able to control her breath even to this day is astounding and God given.

[@axelito6342]

Now this is a CLASSIC performance from mother KCS ! The finally Karen album is still a jam 🥰

[@18photonerd]

This was the first song I heard from one of the Clark Sisters, I discovered them late in life and have a been a dedicated fan every since.

[@chrisgray9975]

That legendary run at 6:37💯🙌

[@fawaka5006]

Brilliance & genius at FULL display; from vocals to phrasing, arrangement to production, songwriting, band and choir (director). 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@UnderGroundKnox]

This whole album used to be my go to back in the day!! This woman always touches me. She is anointed!!

[@UniqueEssence411]

I'm an israelite and even though we have our own praise music, I still listen to contemporary gospel music. I love Keren and all of the Clark sisters.

[@ihesharema]

Sitting here with goosebumps ☺️….this song does it to me everytime!!

[@dr.camillejames1601]

Her voice is so dynamic

[@billyhenry5860]

I love this. Can you do something by LaShun Pace next? “I know I’ve been changed” would be a good one

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Soon!

[@jonijonijoni4694]

First of all, what you know about LaShun Pace!!? 😁

[@billyhenry5860]

@@jonijonijoni4694 love me some LaShun Pace and the Anointed Pace Sisters. I grew up on good music. Chuurch music.

[@5243SWATS]

I recommend He keep on doing great things for me..live version Mother Shun has some vocals things going on in that particular video. BTW I love this channel 💯

[@camryndooley9243]

3:50 the dude in white is really into this song it’s wonderful to see a gospel singer and songwriter that can reach all audiences

[@ladiibutterfly]

Chaaaaaa Karen in a league of her own! The fact that you could give us some analysis is amazing bc somethings you can’t explain. Lol some stuff you just gotta be like “it’s God”. Her voice is one of those things. She’s sick! I could watch this over and over! And you hitting those Karen notes! You better go head now! You did great and sound great!

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Thank youuuuuuuu! I was tryna have some fun with it hahaha

[@jamillaslife3696]

I love listening to Dorinda and Karen! Love their voice and techniques.

[@iamdaviontatum]

Literally the best vocalist to ever exist…I SAID WHAT I SAID!

[@loyanadale903]

Look here...that voice is GOLD

[@shonmosley4215]

Naw! Lol She is great tho at what she does!

[@fine_art_wr]

Definitely top 5 without a doubt!

[@fabian1019]

Jaron: "She did it again" Also Jaron: 🗣️🗣️aaaaahhhhhh🎶 😂😂😂 You're iconic too, you're amazing!!

[@Sc0rpion]

More Karen please!

[@jmlegrairstudio]

SAY LESS. :) You KNOW I'm always down for some Karen.

[@DEXTERzz150]

@@jmlegrairstudio Jaron you be SANGIN in your reactions sir!! u should react to the rose Dorinda Clark Cole next too.

[@tommyl9961]

I commented a good Karen link !! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYSzkKmDobGarqc

[@ThatsADavis]

Literally I love listening to lady Karen she’s my favorite I love when she live doing her echo 😇

[@kennnz]

I just stopped by to say I love your videos! Thanks so much for taking time out to teach and explain the magic that goes on in these vocals to us! Lol

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Ah! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Wow!

[@jelanicard671]

@@jmlegrairstudio can you please analyze "I'm Encouraged" from their Sincerely album, from the vocal arrangements to Twinkie and Karen's blend ughh please 😩😩 it's so freaking good

[@too2great8]

Babyyyyyy, when McDonald's used to hold gospel showcases and my mom took me to one and I saw The Mighty Clouds of Joy and I got happy at the age of about 10! Lord, my mom has an old VHS with The Clark Sosters singing You Brought the Sunshine. We wore that VHS out! Karen has always been effortless and continues to be. A much welcomed breakdown, Jaron. ❤❤❤

[@trae4music951]

My favorite gospel artist! Her vocals are like none other and she makes her voice sound like a live auto tune! Most have to use a computer to sound like this and all she have to do is open her mouth and sing! Wow! Her throat is oily! I love your explanation of her vocal techniques!🔥🔥

[@ladimu1]

This is straight style taste making at its finest. She ain’t NO joke.

[@roumelleaton1368]

Karen Clark Sheard is a phenomenon.. ❤️Absolutely Amazing!!

[@kimcarter2293]

I really appreciate the language and concepts you use to describe how vocalists are using their voice. I’m learning so much by watching your videos!

[@yusefnbk]

I would love to see Karen and Rachel Farrell do a duet...

[@sugarbaby547]

I think that would be a bit too much...😅😅

[@yusefnbk]

@@sugarbaby547 ok how about Karen & KeKe

[@tommyl9961]

yusef prophet still too much lol. She would need to duet with an alto.

[@ckminter]

That would be epic. Rachelle is a vocal beast!

[@yusefnbk]

@ckminter...or how about Karen KeKe Rachell and Patti all on one stage...that would certainly blow the corona virus right off the planet.

[@sickvokals]

You've reviewed two of my favorite Gospel songs ever. This and "When Sunday Comes"!! Bless you!

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@vocalygiftd]

One of my favorite songs ever. This song caught me as child and hasn’t let go 😩🙌🏾💛! I sing at random and on demand in sync w/my friends who KNOW! KCS 🐐 Singing & Writing!! 🔥

[@Meesha-Gay]

"Jesus is the Balm in Gilead !!" The message is amazing I'm sure angels dance to this version; all praise be to the Most High God who was and is and is to come. Alleluia.

[@Aaron-M-Simpson]

I'm just blessed to experience her ministry during my lifetime.

[@raymondturnerjr]

It’s you at 9:28 hitting this note yet again flawlessly 🤦🏾‍♂️🔥🔥🔥

[@coletted.felton3364]

Oh YES" HER' VOCALS ARE MAGNIFICENT; GREATLY OUTRAGEOUS; MASTERFUL And BEAUTIFUL !!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@rosiejaxon2534]

I think she sang this song better than any song EVER💕🎼💕💗. This is my all time favorite song to hear her sing. Love her vocals and of course your breakdown is absolutely amazing! Mannnnn, you are truly anointed by God to do this! You are A-Ma-Zing👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Thank you!

[@fine_art_wr]

I WILL NEVER GET OVER THE FACT THAT SHE DID THIS LIVE! I’m not a shouter but there’s no way I could’ve been there & no ran around that building like it was the wall of Jericho! 😭 One of the best performances EVER!

[@aaronnewman7573]

ooooo yay i love when u do auntie karen

[@jmlegrairstudio]

yassssss! Thank you! and me too! Hahaha.

[@KDIZZZZY08]

Get goosebumps everytime I hear this song and see this video. Her voice is ICONIC and ANGELIC

[@turonhayes1518]

She doing that good ol flat foot full face SINDAY MO’NIN!! sangin!! TGBTG!!! Love 1st lady as well and her daughter too!! 🎶🙌🏾✊🏾👏🏾😁🥰❤️

[@urbanlark]

Her mother was a genius and so is she. I can't even pretend to sing a long with this song. I just close my mouth and enjoy the praise.

[@ihuomatuesday1600]

This whole album and vhs was on repeat in my house.

[@AdrianneJones]

The one and only, First Lady Karen Clark Sheard. Magnificent 👌🏾 ❤️

[@TTSantiago821]

Detorit's finest!!!! My auntie played finally Karen out! Reminds me of my childhood.

[@lakeisha9671]

The HARDEST beat ever!!! I grew up COGP and this was our Riding music!

[@toddmaek5436]

This is the woman that whenever she and Whiney Houston were in the same room, Whitney knew what time it was.

[@jaysoulxselah8260]

Whitney came from a long line of singers. Whitney loved good singing. Her mother, Dionne, they also say her grandmother was a great singer, leyonte price a well known opera singer who's also Whitney's cousin. Singing background for chaka and Luther, watching aretha recording sessions in person. Singing along side all the winans clan etc. Whitney was never intimidated by other singers. Whitney's "I am changing" in london Wembley Or "A quiet place" shows just how much of a gospel singer she was and if she would have stayed gospel she would have probably ended up recording with the clark sisters.

[@joeyturner7555]

I really enjoy what I learn about singing from your page and I love the music you do awesome

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Yay!

[@tazaman2009]

Our church choir sang behind Karen Clark Sheard when this was out. Karen did a concert at our church and we rocked that thing for Jesus.😎👍😇

[@user-xi2zp2on9w]

Watching this makes you realize just how many artists are inspired by this queen

[@deneepowell7377]

She tears it up💯👍

[@SirTrell]

I literally came searching for this song because I want to hear it. And seeing that you have a video on it, Imma just listen to it, and keke with you! Cause she HOLLERRRSSSSS!!!!

[@arthurdavis9386]

Jaron love you analyze my Favorite Gospel singer " The one and only Karen Clark-Sheard ❤ Love everything she do and sing and stay in the same state of Karen and her Sisters . Fell in love with that whole cd and the singer as well. Lol 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MyandWillsMom]

Whew!! Every time I hear this song it gives me chills. ❤

[@ItstheGodinme_]

I have no words🔥🔥

[@myraspencer8023]

This album is a classic. 🔥🔥🔥

[@brejayelle]

Literally JUST finished watching the Finally Karen taping like 30 mins ago. I remember seeing it as a little girl and I still cannot get enough!

[@sophistication4]

I liked before I even heard the video . I love Auntie Karen this bring back beauty shop days when I was young.

[@blueviolets2106]

Earlier this year I had this performance on loop. I just came to click the like button, I’ll be back to watch.

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Cmon back!

[@godivabaker6622]

Whew I love me some Karen. One of my favorite singers across genres. My hometown Shero 🥰.

[@MC-ko7pk]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL❗I'm intrigued how you said her voice was light and clear during this era because a friend an I always say her voice was heavier here than on her next two albums. I felt it had more weight and a certain rasp than before her medical issues. I remember Donald saying her made her rehears her adlibs so the recording could be clean. EVERY LICK WAS PERFECTION! Recording in her home church where so many albums and musicals took place created a sense of comfort and she's eased through this recording. I love this album and I've been listening to "Couldn't Tell It If I Tried" the last couple of days, another masterpiece..

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Thank you! Yeah, I never seen her voice as "heavy" but I think her could have been heavier here than in more recent times!

[@DRESP2020]

Love your analysis, I so wish I would have ran into you at the Reunion Tour in Nashville! You are a star wishing you continued success Jaron!!🙏🏽💌

[@enigmah625]

I will never. Never Get Tired of auntie Karen Clark Sheard. Ever.

[@lantoniowhite5603]

I love Karen’s voice! This is one of my favorite songs ever! Great video Jaron!

[@cynthiabrown5994]

Love 💘 How You Just Explain Vocals. Class In Session

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Thank you!

[@17NefertariB]

This took me back. I remember the first time I heard this song as a child, on their album. I was so blown away.

[@nikgeeee]

Had this on VHS...had to be about 10 OR 11.... Classic video for me! And I used to hit every single run. Trained me well!

[@TheGiftOfGab1]

Yeesss I love when she saaang this song, her facial expressions were everything. She was laughing at times like, Y'all I'm cuttin up ! 😂

[@s.patricknugent7579]

You're an awesome singer yourself!!!

[@tyronedillard6090]

Been waiting on this one...what a vocal genius 🙌...thanks for posting this

[@jmlegrairstudio]

😉

[@sirtheross9965]

I’ve watched this video a few times. Glad your reviewing it. Only great singer producer and composer. I love me some mama Karen cuz she has so many ranges.

[@princesspheto2001]

I'm so glad that there are people who still love this album. 😊💜

[@cmm0606-s2g]

6:40 that is reminiscent of Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire's adlib in "Love's Holiday". That's what it reminds me of. I think this is my favorite gospel song.

[@thequeenofresources]

I know that you probably like all types of music but I believe the true roots are in gospel music when you hear gospel music You Light Up you begin to blow you begin to come one with the song your whole demeanor is so exciting to watch you really enjoy gospel music I agree it's like no other music on Earth. SMILE Keshia

[@sharlaamysamuel]

I love your breakdown. Such a beautiful song and reminder of God’s healing. One thing I love about the whole video is how everyone in the room is just vibing and they recognise how amazing the singing is! I first found out about Karen with her song Just For Me. Just subscribed. Love from the UK😌

[@cra256]

Love how everyone is just grooving to this including her 🥰

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Yes!

[@Pridecrucified]

I’m literally obsessed with your page and with your voice I need you to vocal coach me like legit willing to pay an all

[@arthurdavis9386]

I was also at Karen recording and had a wonderful time. Especially at her concerts. One of the baddest singers in Gospel. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ronnie_p_rochester]

Thank you so much for doing these videos. You are teaching me so much music theory and technique with these analyses. As a vocalist this is GOLD. 🙏🏾

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Glad you like them!

[@2Nyceofme]

I’ve came back to this reaction so many times this week and I have to give you your flowers, you make it seem like I’m right there listening and it’s so amazing cause when I smile at certain parts, your right there doing the same thing! Love this channel 💜💯

[@cmessett11]

Always so fun to watch you enjoy great singing!

[@bowiehs]

def mh favorite singer..her voice is unmatched

[@lavonyaroach3003]

I just love you, your voice, your personality.... your awesome!!!!!

[@A2wave]

You have definitely just gained a subscriber! Let me break this down! #1. You're commentating and reacting to a song I grew up on as a child! I knkw every note reflection! #2. The way you're breaking down the fluctuations in the note selections, the tone and the biology of where the sounds reflections is something I've wished for reaction channels to do! I appreciate it as not only as a song writer but as a musician. 3. You respected how complicated it was for her to sing this song! Much respect and God bless. I'm riding with you! Looking forward to watching more! Seriously! I'm impressed!

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Thank you so much! and WELCOME!