John Williams Son! | Toto - Rosanna | Vocal Coach Analysis & Reacts

[@BethRoars]

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[@AL13NM]

Got my Signed Vinyl copy!😁

[@squidcaps4308]

The Microcomposer is a sequencer, outputting CV (control voltage) signals. This is before MIDI, and exactly why MIDI was developed in the first place was to replace the very complicated CV control protocol.. which wasn't even standard but you had to make all kinds of ad hoc stuff to marry things together at times. You just hoped that the specific voltage range matched your synth, of course using Roland stuff with Roland Microcomposer was the surest bet. So, the MC does not produce any sounds, it is the sequencer. The cost is understandable when you have to consider the complexity of storing, playing back and sending multiple channels of voltage control signals in 1977... I mean, i got some formal education on the topic, and have worked with analog synths since the 80s and i haven't got a clue where to even start, using '77 tech. Using 2023 tech a similar device would probably take few weeks to design and build, there is probably some Pi or Arduino code for it ready, if not.. ChatGPT... And the biggest cost would be a power supply and the connectors..

[@paulj.ingram2839]

That is Steve Porcaro who programmed the original synth tracks. Do your homework, girl.

[@inspiratie-in-actie8975]

The high harmony is sung by Mabvuto Carpenter, bg-vocalist

[@RobRochon]

HI Beth! I have watched and enjoyed your channel for quite a while although I just recently re-discovered you just now as it seems my KZbin algorithm somehow got changed and I lost track of you for maybe the past 8 months or so. I've always found the quality of your videos and expert commentary quite enjoyable however watching this reaction it appears that your analysis and production quality has skyrocketed to another level and certainly a step above any other channels doing "voice coach" reactions. Outstanding. I'm just curious when you started adding in these additional dimensions to your videos and if you do it all yourself or whether you have hired professional staff to assist you with it. I think the quality is getting closer to some mainstream televisioin programming which is commendable for sure.

[@twofarg0ne763]

I used to live across the street from Jeff Porcaro the drummer for Toto. He would often reserve tickets for us when they played concerts in LA. Great guy. Great band. His death in 1992 was tragic.

[@Noelle0026]

There is a great video on KZbin of Jeff going into a music class and teaching the the shuffle he plays on this song. Great stuff.

[@stevem-h3562]

Yeah, an awful loss..... a great great drummer. I remember hearing an interview with a guy from a scots band who Jeff sessioned for who thought he was being a smart-arse when Jeff asked him, what he wanted the track that Jeff was playing on to sound like and he gave a flippant answer of "well, I want to hear it like..... " and Jeff started playing and James was absolutely stumped...."er yeah, exactly like that, actually" LOLZ The Porcaro shuffle was inspired/influenced by the Purdie shuffle, which was used by Bernard Purdie, one of the great session drummers used by Steely Dan.

[@Noelle0026]

@@stevem-h3562 yep Purdue is another of the greats!

[@janegilverkil9507]

@@Noelle0026Purdie😉

[@TheCure508]

​@@stevem-h3562 Purdie and Bonham= Porcaro shuffle

[@matthewvidale2948]

The amount of respect you have given Toto brings me so much joy. They are truly under appreciated and the fact that they are no in the HOF is a crime. Thank you for taking the time to give such a wonderful breakdown!

[@jers132]

Haters...politics!

[@thomasluby1754]

With Wenner gone, Toto, Foreigner and other bands who have been denied, are nominated and will be in the R&R HOF soon.

[@sretePtraB]

TOTO is an amazing rock, jazz/fusion band. They have a heap of amazing, less known music, that's just mind-blowing, virtuosity.

[@SynphamyMusic]

Toto has always been one of those sacred bands to me, everyone involved is just world class in talent and musicianship with insane songwriting... As session musicians they were EVERYWHERE... most notably Thriller would be a completely different album without them. Lukather has an excellent ability to know when to shine and when to sit in the background and add so much flavour to a song without demanding the spotlight, they all just know exactly what the music needs.

[@kuminamoja]

Joseph willams man, The adult Simba form the Lion King, The Gummy Bears theme song, the goonies soundtrack. What a voice

[@cdawg_sf]

Love seeing how happy Beth looks listening. Toto tends to have that effect

[@WayneKitching]

This is an amazing version! I love the fact that the piano and guitar solos are different. You should check out Rick Beato's analysis of the studio recording where he plays the isolated vocal tracks. *chef's kiss*

[@philipkudrna5643]

Beth, I am impressed. You are not only a vocal coach, but the reasearch on the original instruments used in the original recordings etc surprised me! Great work on this video. Well, the band were real studio musicians, who knew what they were doing. And it‘s right, you don‘t find that on today‘s music (if you can even call it like that…) But I definitely enjoyed your reaction!

[@XIMERAg]

Your magical laugh and joy is completely disarming. You are like the Sun that suddenly started to shine here on KZbin. Well done!!! 👏👏👏

[@RedwoodGeorge]

Surprised that there was no mention of the song's inspiration: the actress Rosanna Arquette, who essentially the Pattie Boyd of the 1980's - breaking the hearts of musicians and inspiring amazing songs as a result. She dated both Steve Pocaro of Toto and Peter Gabriel, inspiring "Rosanna" and "In Your Eyes"

[@jornspirit]

...that was awesome! - both: that live gig (I only knew the studio version + official video - also fantastic!!) and you, Beth, with your analysis, background info and enthusiasm... had so much fun with this! 😎💖

[@SusanStockley]

I love the brass stabs too!! This is an example of music that makes me cry with joy!

[@PhilliptBates]

I've seen Toto live with Joseph and they are outstanding! Their album The Seventh One with Joseph on lead vocals is a masterpiece. So many great songs!!

[@josephmanno4514]

And it's only their fourth-best album!

[@michaeldressler8194]

I love your passion. Make sure you watch that entire concert. You are definately one of the best vocal coach reviewers out there. Your new format is excellent explaining technicalities and using diagrams. My mom was an opera singer my father a multi instrumentalist and I a lowly head chorister in an old English church in Cambridge. By the way your voice is also excellent and I wish growing up I had a teacher like you instead of the stodgy old classical purists. You make music fun!

[@johnmccoy4646]

This young lady is spot on in regards to vocals and their descriptions. Love it! Continued success!

[@antbarnesmusic]

The musicianship on this is just incredible. Always been one of my favourite songs.

[@zathrasnotzathras9435]

Sadly, we don’t get music like this anymore. I really wish that would change too.

[@purefoldnz3070]

it will only get worse.

[@athmaid]

We do, you just have to look for it

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@athmaid bahaha no.

[@athmaid]

@@purefoldnz3070 being ignorant is easy

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@athmaid yes and thanks for proving that. lol.

[@ausrakay]

Music like this still exists. However, it isn't currently "popular" music. It's being played in dive bars all over.

[@danieloconnor1005]

Drummer Simon Phillips also has has an impressive session catalog from Gil Evens, Peter Gabriel, Frank Zappa and Judas Priest.

[@jah9253]

Simon is a great musical drummer. Check him out in with the Hiromi Uehara trio (progressive jazz).

[@jonp4846]

Check out his Protocol stuff. With a variety of top shelf musicians including Andy Timmons, Anthony Jackson, Walt Fowler, Jeff Babko, Ernest Tibbs, Greg Howe, the list goes on....

[@emmanuel0099]

Your knowledge of the song is remarkable! Major props to Amy Keys and Mabvuto Carpenter supporting the harmonies here. Two of the best backing vocalists in the business.

[@bme6949]

I just love her energy, when the beat makes you just dance, it's impossible to sit still

[@AliveII77]

Steve Porcaro with the synth solo. He is a true master of synth programming. A musical genius. He’s also the youngest and last surviving Porcaro brother from the band. R.I.P. Jeff and Mike.

[@rubroken]

Beth, I adore your love of music and your enthusiasm when you react to music!!!!

[@BillFuzi]

You forgot to mention Nathan east on bass and vocals. He is truly one of the finest bassists ever as well as a great singer. The man knows how to fill the "pockets" with real taste and perfection! Thank you Nathan- love your style You belong in this collection of top shelf talent!❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@danielborzone8009]

Beth the high harmony in the chorus is sung by Amy Keys (backing vocalist)

[@t-man78]

To me it actually sounds like a male voice, so I wonder if it's not the other backing singer Mabvuto Carpenter. Not sure though. :)

[@modo911TS]

..and Amy Keys is also a great singer! 😍

[@danielborzone8009]

@@modo911TS she’s incredible!

[@modo911TS]

..and again on Tour with TOTO i think 🙌🏻

[@jonathandaniel7424]

@@t-man78 agree. Man, Mabvuto is amazing. I loved his work on Steve Porcaro's solo album.

[@shaneeslick]

G'day Beth, I've never seen/heard this version of Rosanna so thank you very much for chosing it as it gave me Goose Bumps, while the original is a great song this live version took it to another level. When you went back regarding the high harmony the backing singers are female + male & the Bassist, so that male high harmony may have been either of them. Ps Steve is a LEGEND!

[@treeduck3705]

That's Nathan East on bass, he's more of a baritone.

[@shaneeslick]

@@treeduck3705 Oh thanks for that, didn't know he was a touring member of Toto for a few years, my memories are mainly for his touring with Eric Clapton & Phil Collins during the '90s.

[@varoadstter3893]

When the music takes you, Beth, you just exude joy and excitement. It's beautiful to see.

[@sailormike1089]

The song wasn't originally supposed to end with that 2 minute groove. But during the studio recording the band kept playing when the song was over and studio Producer Al Schmitt kept the tape rolling and they kept it. Rosanna was written by David Paich and it was the first song they recorded for TOTO IV

[@mikosoft]

This song for me is one of the best pop songs ever. It's both catchy but also super complex. It's a masterclass in songwriting, musicianship and arrangement. Even those cheesy lyrics are made to fit the melody.

[@davidwright9550]

Beth love your videos and knowledge. Great personality also. Keep them coming ! Thanks!

[@stevemarshall3481]

I love this particular performance from ToTo, you're right, they don't make music like this anymore, great reaction video ❤

[@rediscoveringhistoryinc2020]

I've seen them twice and EVERY time, they always deliver!! Top 5 favorite band ever!! Rock on Beth!!!

[@Nightowl427272]

Rosanna is a songwriting and production masterpiece. The drums with those delicious ghost-notes on the snare shuffle, the synth solo ❤❤❤, the breakdown/pre-chorus, the confounding break before the chorus, the vocals, the brass…etc. The song has nourished my soul for decades.

[@timsullivan67]

Your chair dancing just made my week!

[@weekendwarriorguy2367]

Killer tune, killer band and killer musicians! 🔥🔥🔥

[@parttroll1]

Had the pleasure of see Toto live a few times. Excellent musicianship as you’d expect combined with great songs and vibe and fun. Steve Lukather is one of my favourite guitarists

[@peters764]

Luke had the time to do it because he has been doing it since the mid 1970's. You are 100% correct, every person in this band were the first call studio musicians in LA for their individual instrument. Just amazing caliber musicians because as a person once told me, "in the days before ProTools, there were pros you tool" . If you got called in for a studio spot you had to be good and fast because studio time was money.

[@sapoverde65]

Beth be grooving to that funky sound 😊❤

[@Pottymaker]

I love that you as a vocalist know how that beat was derived. I’ve known for a long time since I’m a drummer/percussionist, and I admire Jeff Porcaro, as well as Bonham and Purdie.

[@TheLEEC]

Excellent work, Beth! I learned stuff and got to listen to Toto! Made my weekend!

[@boballmendinger3799]

Beth, you never fail to brighten my day. Your enthusiasm is so joyful! RAWR!

[@comvoice]

More musical royalty: David Paich is the son of legendary orchestrator, arranger, pianist and band leader Marty Paich who worked with Sinatra, Ella, Sammy, and more. You can tell David learned a lot from his Dad! 🙌🏽🔥

[@RabbiSteve]

Great educational and entertaining reaction to a classic song. I have to admit, I have never heard this version before now. And in its own way, as good as the original.

[@robertcurtiss3649]

The female backup singer is covering the high harmony Beth....check out the Hold the Line video from this same concert...she is really good!

[@jamesanthony5257]

She is Amy Keys: An American singer and vocal artist who has toured with Herbie Hancock, Toto, Phil Collins, and recently Lyle Lovett. She is also a vocal arranger and vocal coach with a BS in Biology & Chemistry from Bowie State University and a Voice and Opera degree from the Peabody Institute of Music and is a lovely person as well.

[@andreashorst1390]

I was lucky enough to see Toto in Dortmund / Germany. One of the bands with the absolute best musicians in the world

[@agentooe33AD]

One song that most people overlook is Pamela. It has this same sort of vibe, and it's a killer track! Definitely worth checking out.

[@GaryRaub74]

Thanks for this video, Beth. I love the in depth analysis of the vocals with visual diagrams, and the dive into all the musicians, their role in the song, and their contributions to music. Bravo!

[@isaacgonzalez9354]

Wow, that was an amazing performance if in the set list 99 is included I can't imagine how much better was played. Toto is a musical treasure.

[@artjock47]

Outstanding break down..! You totally get it. I'm a drummer and love that you explained the half-time shuffle. Kudos...!!

[@daveattheholdens]

Jeff Porcaro did a breakdown of the Rosanna shuffle and he explains it as the Purdie shuffle crossed with the Bo Diddley beat (think "Hand Jive"). You hear a similar thing going on in Fool in the Rain and Jeff does mention that he drew inspiration from that application of the Purdie Shuffle as well, but the Rosanna groove is Purdie Shuffle and Bo Diddley. Either way, absolute genius and very tricky to play well. Rosanna shuffle is the hill many drummers have died on!

[@schm4704]

As Rick Beato put it (referring to the original recording): these are super in-tune, professional musicians singing.

[@lz4005]

The most amazing thing about this song is that it was recorded in a single live take plus vocal overdubs. The instrument tracks were done on the 2nd take. In the interview he did with Rick Beato, Lukather said they stopped half way through the first take, then kept the 2nd take. What you hear on the original recording was the first time they played the song all the way through after verbally working out the arrangement in the studio.

[@northindyaj]

You covering this song made my day. I absolutely love Toto! Completely top level musicianship !

[@CrayolaCoffeeBean]

You’re so freaking adorable! Hahah I love this song!! I blast it in my car from time to time!

[@roberthurless4615]

Almost ever song on this album was played on a Yamaha CS-80. It was a monster of a keyboard. It weighed about 220 lbs, and put out lot of heat. It was never designed to go on the road, but they took it anyway. It was used extensively on Africa. The CD-80 was a revolutionary design for its' time. If I remember correctly it could store four patches, and they all had to be programmed with sliders.

[@JEmmertz]

Far more than I would love to be at a Toto concert, I would love to be in the studio while they record. All of them are so skilled and talented that almost every other musician today should be ashamed to call them themselves "musicians".

[@viseju]

Enjoyed every second of this video, brilliant job!

[@albertnavarro1120]

What a great song and great reaction, thank you for this! This was one of those songs that's so catchy you can't help but like it. On a side note since you mentioned the high harmonies. Three of the greatest high harmony singers in rock are Randy Meisner & Timothy B Schmidt of the Eagles, and the king of high harmony, in my humble opinion as a former musical theater and rock vocalist, Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash (and Young). I'm convinced he could harmonize with the wind. Great job, please keep doing what you do, and thank you!

[@leemiracle6840]

Brad Delp of Boston had insane range, I mean he did all the vocals on the first album, harmonies and all.

[@christinamcbean1091]

@@leemiracle6840Brad was one of a kind 💔

[@mljrotag6343]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@brendy000]

Hold the line is absolutely 💯 epic, shows all their talents. Well worth a watch x

[@krissybrowne8495]

Love your reviews, you do your homework. Toto is the most talented of all rock/jazz bands

[@KjellBerg81]

The background singer, taking the highest notes is Amy Keys. Amazing work and reaction, love it. Keep up the good work

[@ebenclukey7293]

It's funny you mentioned that the drum shuffle section reminded you of the Purdy shuffle. Toto's drummer Jeff Porcaro is an alum of Bernard Purdy in that they have the honor of being heavily featured in Steely Dan material.

[@dougel4709]

This was a joy to watch (and chair dance) with you!!!

[@bountytracker]

For me the best ToTo concert. Poland 35th anniversary.

[@tomwhent8073]

This "live in Poland" show is absolutely top shelf. I can't get enough.

[@RockDocNeal]

This song has incredible writing, arrangement and playing and it's been one of my favorite songs since I heard it when it was first released. In addition to the thousands of songs they performed on individually for other artists, Steve Lukather, David Paich, Steve Porcaro and Jeff Porcaro all played on Michael Jackson's Thriller album and Boz Scaggs' Silk Degrees album (one of the best albums of the 70's IMO). Steve Porcaro also wrote the song Human Nature on the Thriller album.

[@23DDP]

Joseph Williams was in the band in the mid to late 80s he was on 1 or 2 albums , loved the tracks stop loving you and pamela. Pamela was actually written to pay homage to Rossana lol

[@stevesnow315]

I've always said Toto had a standard of excellence that was unsurpassed. True then true now. Love Toto. 🤘😎❤

[@franciscodiaz183]

I love how Beth expresses her love for music.

[@erikroman4430]

My favorite song by my favorite band. Been my favorite since 1982. I've been checking out your original stuff over the last few days and think your work is just as professional. Your voice would fit in well with all these virtuoso musicians.

[@GregAlterton]

Thanks Beth. Now I’m hooked on this song and on this video. And recorded live in Poland. The unity, love, and spirit are electric. The politicians and the corporations need to get out of the way. With music like this, we’ll take it from here.

[@biggmaqq]

Your interruptions are very informative, so much so that I like them, which is not true of most other music reactors.

[@faustinoasprilja]

The most majestic woman I have ever seen. Just pure quality in every possible way. ❤

[@adambodhi431]

Filmed at possibly one of the greatest concert recordings of all time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@meticulousgeek]

Every time it still strikes me how excited you get over those 80 synths. To be honest, they still give me goosebumps when done correctly. TOTO is one of my favorite bands so I absolutely love this review. TOTO has been criticized as a studio band (and they are) but they are actually pretty good live. Thanks for your reaction!

[@scottmoyershatbackwordsbel7095]

Watching your pure joy, while reviewing this song, put the biggest smile on my face😊

[@brentgilbert4208]

That was so much fun, seeing your unbridled JOY listening to Rosanna! 👍👍👍

[@thomasmurray3920]

Beth, you should check out th ballad “I Won’t Hold You Back” that is on the Toto IV album. So beautiful.

[@christinamcbean1091]

Agreed. That is Luke’s best vocal, in my opinion.

[@wildcowgirl77]

Beth you should listen to ALL their music. Even my 11 year old kid loves them and sings every word at their concerts - we love them live or original!!! I love love love steve lukather’s voice

[@basildavidson4597]

Beth’s reactions are a treat.👍🏻

[@jers132]

Beth, LOVE...your energy is contageous. Nice breakdown of the vocals. Your excitement is sooo cool. Beth, you're correct about this band, tremendous musicians. I miss Jeff Porcaro terribly, to this day...May he rest in peace! This version of Rosanna was the 35th anniversary show in Poland. TOTO IV, is not the extended version of Rosanna. The album won no less than 6 Grammy's. Listen to it all...truly wonderful. They still rock today. Just differently without JP.

[@SausageFingers73]

great to see Nathan East on bass, he could well be the high harmony as he has a great voice too. there are also a couple of backing singers, plus at least on keys player singing harmony too, Simon Phillips doing a great job on drums too, remember seeing him play with The Who in 1989. Steve Lukather ( as with Phillips and East) played on literally 10000s of singles and albums, including Micheal Jacksons biggest hits, as did future Toto Keys player the great Greg Philligaines)

[@zephead64]

Simon Phillips is freaking awesome

[@dave30076]

Nathan East adds a lot of wonderful high harmonies on a lot of live Eric Clapton songs, too.

[@reineh3477]

I heard Nathan with Clapton and his harmonies are great.

[@carolinehaf21]

Best live version ive heard them do for sure!! So much fun watching you enjoy this, Beth!! One of my dads absolute FAV songs 🥰🥰

[@Kevin-v8y2b]

So great to see your reaction to this tremendous band.

[@pedroflores9420]

I have never seen you dance before, Beth ! Awesome 💃

[@zoonam]

My absolute favourite band!!!! They have so many great songs outside of their “famous” ones as well! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@xfirehurican]

Brilliant analysis! Your tips on the 'effects' electronics is an added bonus! 👌

[@guitsynthcw]

I’m trying to remember what synths Toto was using back then. (Emu?) I don’t think, as an ex-Moog employee, this track featured a Minimoog.

[@guitsynthcw]

Wikipedia says Minimoog, Yamaha CS-80, Prophets (Prophet 5 most likely) and (Yamaha) GS-1.

[@VeryVocalPro]

Great reaction! If you look carefully, there are 2 backup singers rear left. I believe on the second chorus you can make out that it’s the lovely black lady singing that high harmony. Love it!

[@scottmassey5141]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Keys

[@jamesanthony5257]

The lady is Miss Amy Keys. Toto featured her on GorgyPorgy. She sang backup with Phil Collins as well as many others and just this last summer toured with Lyle Lovett.

[@VeryVocalPro]

@@jamesanthony5257 thanks for that! I will check out her other work.

[@VeryVocalPro]

I do recall her voice from Georgie Porgie. Outstanding!

[@luiscatelican3305]

I loved Georgy Porgy and I'll Supply the Love from Toto too, great songs

[@marcoscastaneda8848]

Thank you for this Beth! One of my favorite songs of all time! 🙌🙏

[@jastew1971]

Awesome song.. and one of my favorite bands. That sounded incredible live. Africa and I'll Be Over You also amazing songs.

[@GeeeEm61]

Listened to a couple of your songs. Well done. Sounds great.

[@lukasoldani2472]

This is so good! ❤

[@Gilbarwaters]

Toto is an amazing band with very very talented musicians. Every single song in each one of their albums was extremely well produced. The musical arrangements on every instrument is thereto make the song so rich musically and they were the guys to go to for many other artists when they needed guidance to produce an album or even a single song. What a great band of talented musicians with so many great songs.

[@jackhaskell694]

actually Lukather met the Porcaros when they were in High School (he was the same age as Steve Porcaro). They would hang out at the Porcaro’s house and play, and sometimes older brother Jeff would sit in. Later Jeff recommended Luke to Boz Scaggs and that eventually led to a studio recording date to cut a Boz Scaggs album. Luke was off and running in the studios from there. Toto was formed a little later with David Paitch, Jeff Porcaro, and Luke already established as studio musicians.

[@marcodefelice6196]

Wow, thank you for this content! I became a big fan of Toto by rediscovering these videos of their 35th anniversary. Here, unfortunately, there are not all the historical members of the band who have also recorded this beautiful track, and that you have rightly mentioned, but some of them have been replaced by Simon Philips on drums (direct replacement of Jeff Porcaro until 2014 from about '92) and Natan East, a great bassist and session man (who played with them only for this tour, if I’m not mistaken). Even today they manage to convey great emotions with their songs, what an incredible band!

[@rickyperkins5655]

I've always heard it referred to as the Pocaro shuffle.

[@hhhjk9049]

I can recommand to you Toto's "Hydra" from the same concert. Simply epic!

[@MsGerw]

Wow, if you like that high harmony you should break down Hold The Line from the same DVD and flip out with Amy Keys even more 🎶🎶

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

From one Scot tae anither Toto were inspired to start the band as teens after being fans and seeing live in the US , Emerson Lake and Palmer. The keys played by Keith of course! Now I’ve said that you will hear keys in their music! And Roseanna was my Italian great grandmothers name! Plus you mentioned Greg Lake singing while chewing gum? He said after, in the heat of the lights and nerves his mouth would get dry and the gum kept it wet to allow him to sing!