Is Dimash The Best Singer In The World?!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@ZuzuTheLemon]

Go on then, you can even have my good email address, not the shit one I use for spam.

[@raquelsnt]

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[@Jeki_toki]

Dimash was not given the first place due to the fact that they could not award the first place to a singer who is not from China.

[@erlaed]

I was trying to remember if you'd done Floor Jansen. Couldn't find anything with Google. Seems a little closer to your aesthetic.

[@heatherroddy2973]

Justin you are a magical musical genius , I adore the You in you ! This kid has nothing you weren't born with.. Different path.. xx

[@tuttasb]

Holy Sh*t, one of the KZbinrs I watch regularly is cheking out Dimash! When I bought the Permission to Land CD back in 2003 never did I imagine I would later watch Justin Hawkins talk about the man I now consider to the best vocalist alive and an artist I have travelled to other continents to watch/hear live. Pretty sure your comment section is filled with comments about Dimash's versatility. Dimash loves all kinds of music and wants to do it all,so he does. Also, during a 3-4h concert he can't only sing the heavy and very voice demanding songs - he needs some lighter stuff in between (and so do the audience!). He truly utilizes his voice to the max in many songs, songs like The Story Of One Sky, Know, Ave Maria, Love Of Tired Swans, Stranger, Battle Of Memories are less pop, he also does some folk/folk-rock, he even sang the Go Go Power Rangers tune for a chinese OST" His voice truly can do it all and he loves to explore and cross between genres. Thank you for your reaction!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Love that you're honing in on Dimash's mad skills. Also - that was a decent stab at his last name! ;-D

[@shrekswife2164]

Dimash is a crossover singer, he mixes different genres in most of his songs. Go explore his repertoire. Thanks for this reaction!

[@PauloOliveira-ss7xm]

he doesn't just sing pop. he has several videos where he sings rock, and pure opera. there are some where he duets with world-renowned opera singers. he even sang with andrea bocelli. Dimash sings every genre he wants. the vocal ability he has, allows him to sing all the genres he wants.

[@malala4039]

even rap🤗

[@MetalmcBiff]

@@malala4039I don’t know that rap is that challenging to the voice though…

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

​@@MetalmcBiff You probably just haven't listened to the more palatable rap tracks out there yet. Hip Hop represents a wide array of styles, ranging from a technical display of flows and rhythms..- kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHeVaIhqnK10fc0 ..to something mellower, more vibe-y and sentimental like this tribute to a fictional setting in a commercially successful video game in history. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGK5qWBvibqssKM Furthermore, the lack of traditional melodic or harmonic outline in rapping is precisely a unique challenge in itself because rapping demands its performer to develop a distinct style and techniques, as well as the ability to stay in tune with the music. This is because rapping still emphasizes elements such as rhythms, groove a.k.a flow, intonation, articulation and tone. I presume your experience about rapping may be limited to what's played on the radio, all those mainstream stuff. Because if you ever try to explore deeper and outside the mainstream realm, you'll find more underappreciated stuff like this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqivinuin7Wfi8k You hear that clearly there, a rapper who's actually rapping in odd time signatures over a modern jazz/fusion composition. More proof that hip hop/rap will always have its place in music.

[@marthagomez8877]

Además que es una falta de respeto que le diga a la música pop mediocre cuando hay tantos cantantes pop increíbles!!

[@johnjohn37371]

​@@MetalmcBiffThe proper diction, enunciation and circular breathing techniques required to successfully perform the more wordy, hyper speed genres of rap can be extraordinarily challenging to even the most trained vocalist...

[@RosieHarp]

I've said before I like the fact this channel introduces me to artists I've never even heard of 👍⭐️

[@stephaniejaboh8929]

Been following Dimash since 2017 and from what I've gathered, he doesn't confine himself in a specific genre although many of his famous songs might sound more pop-ish. I'm especially impressed whenever he puts out songs of traditional sounds, folk genre. Most young singers these days don't do that. I'm glad he's not boxed into any spesific genre. It creates a surprise element whenever he announce a new song coming up. Dimash's hands/fingers is one of the most favourite topic of Dimash aside from his face among his fans. They say his hands always look like he's playing invisible instruments or sometimes like he is counting fingers or waging his pointer finger. You'd realise in some performances the cameraman focuses some few seconds just on his hands as if on purpose. As if they probably know what the fans are very intrigued about.

[@DQ_Mine]

One vocal coach said he looked like he was picturing his vocal chords, at times. They said they have seen others do that.

[@deb9869]

I totally agree with you; he has beautiful hands that expresses well when he sings!

[@Nick-H-77]

I've been watching Dimash for years. He can basically sing anything, perfectly, and better than everyone else. The guy is phenomenal. He should be doing soundtracks and Bond themes.

[@lazartrubman7360]

You did well, thank you. To understand Dimash, to learn from him, you need to listen to practically every song he ever sang. Then you'll hear the real range, the real power, the real control. He is a Godsend, and it's time for everyone, especially the United States, to realize that. Most of his songs no one on this planet can cover, and it might take another hundred or more years for God to create another Dimash. Good luck.

[@john-toregundersen2655]

wow u really went for it there. Fall on your knees and obey...

[@lied1484]

He does about every genre, except country. Frankly, they say Dimash is a genre on its own. He sure is in his own league! Breathtaking, mesmerizing, stunning and beautiful singer, artist, actor and human being. He is a true stage animal, and attending his live shows are on a lot of people's bucket-lists. What's not to love!! ❤🔥

[@DQ_Mine]

I can't wait to see him. I'm going, no matter what!!! I just need to know when! 🔥🥰

[@lied1484]

@@DQ_Mine 😍😄 You go Dear! I hope he will releases new dates & places for his Stranger concert

[@DQ_Mine]

​@@lied1484❤

[@johnnyk2112]

So glad you found Dimash. The greatest singer in the world. I found him five years ago, I listen to him every night still blown away every time I hear him sing. He's created his own level.

[@aurelijapost]

It's not about his vocal range... He takes us with him into the journey, tells us a.story of a song.

[@DiaLinwen]

Exactly!

[@maribelbrown5888]

Dimash direct himself with his hands. There is no tremor, but the modulation of his melismas. Thanks for the reaction. ❤️🙏☮️

[@DQ_Mine]

Thank you.

[@Lara-v1t]

Тело поет. He’s Body can to sing also 😊

[@stellamont]

1. If you really want to know Dimash, who he is, what he is capable of, what he thinks, go watch "The Story of One Sky". It is a Requiem he composed himself for 3 years. The plot of the Music Video was written by him. He sings and he acts in this video too. The key to understand the plot is "Man is the caravan, life is the path", a Kazakh proverb. The song is in English. It is a 13 minutes video. There you can see that Dimash has not this incredible voice, he is a human with values and he has no fear to tell the world what he thinks, what matters for him. 2. Dimash was invited to be a tenor in the main opera in Kazakstan but he wants to follow his own path singing what he calls a neoclassic genre that mix opera and different pop "genres". 3. Dimash always "paints" his notes with his hands. Hug from Brazil! The Story of One Sky MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HWm6qpbpx5paM

[@tracy3593]

There is no one like Dimash, hes one of a kind. He can sing basically anything, genre, language and hit any note perfectly as he has absolute pitch. He takes you on a journey with his music, stage presence and emotions. Even if you cant understand the language you still feel what hes singing, im often in tears with emotions. You get a bit of everything, pop, opera, rap, folk even bit of jazz, all sang perfectly. This guy is literally in a league of his own

[@DoHeHa]

Dimash is phenomenal. So dedicated to his art. Saw him live last year and was blown away. I'm following his career since 2017 and he still surprises me with every new piece he is publishing. Big fan 🎶

[@JayCamp4]

Justin, if you're complaining about Dimash's repertoire leaning too pop, I'm really wondering how much of his repertoire you've actually listened to. Check out his original compositions and the compositions Igor Krutoy has written especially for him, as well as some of the more traditional folk music he's done.

[@kimwilson3863]

The wonderful thing about Dimash's fans, the Dears and asian audiences in general is how kind and supportive they are of other artists and each other. This shows a grace and humanity that many here in the west would do well to emulate. So many comments here seem so very eager to put down a young artist, not constructive criticism but disparaging and pointless put downs. We have become a very sad reflection of our culture lately. 😕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

I see a lot of people expressing that his style is not for them, but no one that I can see is putting him down as an artist in an insulting way. He clearly has a massive following and lots of talent - but no artist can be to everyone's taste.

[@DiaLinwen]

Unfortunately, Dimash has a lot of haters, especially among Russian speakers. Great talented people always have @@ZuzuTheLemon

[@kimwilson3863]

@@ZuzuTheLemon Some yes but others not so gracious. Amazing that they can make their minds up with one song which would be understandable if he only sang in one style, unfortunately they made their mind up based on only one song. UKDear 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@natalielamountain5276]

He conducts his voice with his hands

[@gogglebox2427]

​@@natalielamountain5276as a Dear, you may also be a Martian. 😂 If so, you'll know Hua Chenyu practically flies with HIS hand movements. Think Justin needs to have a look at Hua Hua. (Not in my Top 60 Hua Hua Performances) but "Nunchucks" is a good starting point with him. Like Dimash, he just gets better with time.

[@lisabeaty1703]

Dimash does some pop. But he also does Opera, classical, rock and even rap. I've actually heard a lot more classical and Opera from him then pop. So please don't jump to conclusions on this one performance. He's also a world renowned composer. He's performed with Andrea Botelli, Lara Fabian, Aida Garifilina to name a few.

[@johannahulten]

This.

[@balzinderchhabra8804]

FINALLY!!! I was wondering when you were going to talk about Dimash. I saw him in KL 2 months ago. He's even more phenomenal live than he is in these videos. He sang for 3 hours. Fucking staggering is right!

[@lolawants2008]

Where is KL?

[@magdaxxx2783]

​@@lolawants2008Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

[@O-NilL_Bai]

​@@lolawants2008Malaysia

[@balzinderchhabra8804]

@@lolawants2008 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

[@MichelleWongMJ]

I'm privileged enough to see him too! That night is like a dream I couldn't wake up. Love him more and more! ❤

[@Coco-1]

I love his high notes, but what i love the most is his low voice…. So warm ❤❤

[@TheJellicle1]

I wasn't aware of him until watching Elizabeth's channel but then I watched every single analysis she has done on his performances and I think he is in a class of his own. He can sing anything he wants and if pop pays the bills there is nothing wrong with that; I just hope he has the autonomy to choose what he does. If he loves the songs he chooses, I am here for it.

[@debbiemorgan859]

He's a totally independent artist, everything he does is self funded. He won't sign contracts with anyone because he won't be told what he has to record or perform.

[@thewarriorforever]

Dimash is an independent singer/artist and he is totally free of does and sings what he wants and when he wants..No one control him and say him what to do..He decides autonomously what and when to do..For Dimash are not important the fame and the money,he sings for most important values,he sings with his heart,soul,and also all of him,and he sings for us that are his worldwide dears family..King Angel Dimash Forever

[@marisagettas]

He has complete autonomy, rest assured. He’s said that the only advice his parents gave him was when he was a teenager: “son, one day your voice will be heard around the world, please aim to have something worthy to say” (paraphrased). Dimash says his one musical guiding principle is “would this choice make my parents and grandparents proud”, and it has yet to fail him. With those two guiding principles, the sky is the limit for him!

[@sandrachristiansen1404]

Wow, thanks for reacting to my favorite singer! I always watch your show and was so happy to see Dimash's name. He does like pop a lot and Michael Jackson is his idol. But he can rock out too. He was also offered a position in a prestigious opera company in his country but turned it down to pursue contemporary music. He dabbles in a little of everything. He's also a great proponent of his country's cultural music and instruments (which he plays). Glad you appreciate him. Greetings from Roseburg Oregon.

[@dannydoc1969]

I have heard Dimash sing from B2 to D8. He took second in China because at the time only a Chinese contestant was allowed to win, but everyone knew that Dimash was superior. They later changed the rules so that any ethnicity could win.

[@JohnWarner-lu8rq]

The band he works with is kick ass, and fits him so very well.

[@ManxThor]

I put a comment on a while ago asking you to critique Dimash, so glad to see him on your radar finally! He really shows off his operatic skills in Ogni Pietra (Olimpico), well worth a listen. He also hit a D8 in a performance at Gakku that's easy to find. By the way, you introduced me to Ren for which I am forever grateful - keep up the great work Justin!

[@windysg8478]

I’m fascinated by the way he sings popular music (rock pop) mixed with classical elements. Not sure the name for this is type of singing … neoclassical? I’m not sure 😅 but it’s remarkable, took my breath away!

[@whatevs4314]

He actually sings many different genres and even raps. Check out “Stranger” or “The Story of One Sky”

[@corycifuentes6279]

Dimash is amazing!

[@samstudy21]

The most impressive part of Dimash isn’t just his unbeatable vocal talent but his ability to convey emotion into so many different genres and languages. Most people who discover him miss that aspect. He has lesser known songs that are focused more on the feeling rather than his skills. He’s one of a kind.

[@janetlawson4482]

I absolutely loved Elizabeth’s review of your music, I am so excited to hear that you have been listening to Dimash, he is so unique, some simpler songs might be to appeal to more of a radio play listener, and then hopefully the listener will dive into my favorite rabbit hole. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about Dimash, I would love to see more reactions ❤.

[@jinthompson4327]

For me he is without any doubt. Thank you for reviewing SOS. A great song to showcase Dimash‘s incredible singing talent❤.

[@cynthiabruce-marzenska5024]

Dimash refuses to be pigeonholed into one genre. Yes, there is pop, but there is so much more! For a more classical style, you could check out Olimpico or the ensemble piece Ti Amo Cosi, Dimash has also performed Diva Dance from Fifth Element, movie theme called Across Endless Dimensions as well as Kazakh works such as Daididau, Samaltau and more recently Omir. Dimash has also composed and directed his epic masterpiece The Story of One Sky. There is a veritable smorgasbord of styles and I believe he is up to 15 languages now! :). Cheers usually from Canada!

[@geminitwin1160]

Thanks so much for bringing Dimash to your channel....loved your guitar accents. Dimash isn't "used" for pop music--he is a fiercely independent artist and sings whatever he wants, occasionally dipping into pop. He's a very serious and highly trained vocalist who has spread Kazakh culture to the world, but expresses his art in many languages. Please react to Samaltau (in Kazakh) and Ikanade (in Japanese)both from the Tokyo Jazz Festival, Passione (in Italian) from New Wave in Russia The Story of One Sky(English) short film, Daybreak (Mandarin) and El Amor En Ti(Spanish) from his Almaty, KZ concert for a more balanced view of what he likes to create and/or sing! BTW I doublt if he played Baby Jesus on stage as his culture is Muslim. Cheers!

[@heni2141]

Thank you Justin, I've been waiting for this super reaction... Dimash is on his own league I would say... He has an operatic gem of Olyimpico if you're interested to listen to it... But he never cease to explore how versatile human voice could do, by crossing over different types of genres from folks, rocks, rap to jazz, not only pop, even the instrumental sound as well.. besides the octave range... You will see the creative masterpiece on one of his own composition The Story of One Sky...not to mention his other songs... Stranger and Ikanaide are so well worth listening..

[@magofkemh]

Dimash is the best singer in the whole galaxy! And you still haven't heard "Across endless dimensions" 😊 Bravo Dimash!! 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@Gokash4672]

🥰😍👍❤️🇨🇦 thank you! I am a huge Canadian Fan of Dimash!

[@cottagethreaddesigns]

Yes! I have been following Dimash for awhile now, his voice is absolutely beautiful. His performances are amazing. 🥰

[@sandraarnold7528]

Been following him for sometime- absolutely amazing!

[@catladygoddess]

This is just a signature song for him. Stranger is an original written specifically for him and has more range and genre bending. He also released 2 new original songs in the past year that are not even remotely pop - The Story of One Sky is incredible and is all over the map vocally with some throat singing, metal screams, traditional “yodels”, etc. and El Amor En Ti is a combination of classical and pop jazz where he becomes his own quartet. You can see both those songs back to back and sung live from his Stranger concert that is on his channel in part 3 (meaning he had already been singing for about 3 hours beforehand). He composed both of them himself. Give those a listen and you will change your tune. 😉

[@MdRobin-bv5gv]

Dimash’s music is more contemporary pop opera and there’s only so much pop He mostly sings music from his Country more folk like if you really listen to him The pop music is mostly for the younger crowd Really Dimash is his own genre 🙂🇺🇸❤️🇰🇿

[@bekydelacaridadtoledogutie1839]

The word that better adjusts to Dimash's vocals and talent is: IMMEASURABLE, and to his performances: MESMERIZING.

[@forrestgrunt]

If you think he's only pop you arent far enough down the rabbit hole that is Dimash. Keep listening and come back in five performances. Youll see the light soon enough.

[@judegraham463]

Not to mean to sound contrary but I think its wonderful to hear him sing in such an operatic style in Pop songs. Are there other people who can sing like this in the Pop field. He's remarkable, absolutely fantastic, wonderful, sensational. yes sensational, thats the word I'm looking for. If he is bringing a wider audience into a wider scope of music, then thats great. Anyone who hears this music must become more curious about operatic music.

[@ij4091]

Pop songs can be interesting too. There is an opinion that such songs are not worth much, but it all depends on how they are composed. Listening to the opinions of experts, I learned that Dimash's lighter songs are also gems, because they have an interesting, sometimes very difficult structure. I don't know the musical vocabulary, butznawcy wyłapują notes, rhythm and other trivia that are difficult, evidence of excellent creative technique. People rave about Dimash's range and fail to see his potential in other songs

[@josephanna9349]

So agree with you. I think it needs time and most certainly knowledge to appreciate Dimashs less explosive songs. I used to lack behind in both but Dimash is teaching me. He brings you to a higher level of understanding music.

[@joseeluispr]

I agree. Just listen to Omir, at first glance it's simple but the dynamics and bestial control are there.

[@miriamtalamantes3727]

More Dimash please, greetings from México 🤗❤️🇲🇽

[@biljanakv]

Incredible ! The King of vocals and emotions ! ❤❤❤

[@sharnjitsharonlalli212]

Oh my goodness his vocal range and high notes control of his voice is amazing and soo effortless it seems for him 👍🤗😘👏💗😘🤗🥰💗🙏🏼👌🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@yelenapiatigorsky]

Dimash is a phenomen of our time and nobody is near him as a singer, musician, personality…The only reason he is not on a top of those charts, because he is an independent artist and he does not have producers, who would promote him everywhere, like all the stars we know. Dimash has a multimillion fandom all around the Globe without any professional help and this is what makes him absolutely unique now days. Get to know him, you will understand why this is happening….❤

[@Night_Parade]

His song stranger , in English , live at new wave, is stunning as hell.

[@marisagettas]

Dimash has perfect pitch and he tunes himself with his fingers, as well as often directing the band. That’s how you know he’s live-finger tuning :)

[@RosieHarp]

Tunes himself with his fingers 😯 What?

[@marisagettas]

@@RosieHarp he moves his fingers to help him find the pitches he wants, or to guide himself through a tricky passage - as if his brain has paired pitches/vocal tract setups with certain movement patterns of his fingers/hands - he was never taught this, it’s just something he does, especially when singing any of his Kazakh folk songs that incorporate throat singing - sometimes his whole arm gets involved for those, lol

[@ausra4423]

@@marisagettas oh yeah, it is always amazing to watch him perform with his long fingers 😃

[@DQ_Mine]

​@@marisagettas Can you guide me to this information? I'd like to see the source for myself.

[@marisagettas]

@@DQ_Mine do you mean you want to see examples of him finger tuning, like from different live performances? or do you want a source talking about the fact that his fingers help him tune this way?

[@anniebygrave9300]

I enjoyed your reaction and I loved the way you analysed his range on your guitar! I beg to differ though on something you said. He doesn't only sing pop. What kind of music would you like to hear? Ican probably point you towards something you'd like better. He sings classical, pop, jazz, rock, rap, ballads, all kinds of ethnic traditional, film themes, video game themes, TV themes and more. He frequently mixes several genres together in the same song too. I like the songs that are powerful, dramatic and/or have oriental melismatic/yodelling vocalisations, but that's just personal preference. You probably need to listen to a lot more of his songs over a wider area of styles to get a more complete picture of what he can do. I have picked a few examples: Durduraz (Kazakh rock) Kieli Meken (Kazakh rock) Olympico (neo-classical in Italian) Stranger (power ballad in English) Golden (rock in English) The Story of One Sky (original composition, mixed genres, 13 min mini-film in English) Across Endless Dimensions (Sci-Fi film theme in English) Ikanaide (ballad in Japanese, from Tokyo Jazz festival) El Amor En Ti (neo-classical with some pop, in Spanish) Samaltau (Kazakh traditional/ethnic) Swan Goose (duet with Mongolian singer Tengri and throat singing band, in Kazakh and Mandarin) Diva Dance + The Drunken Concubine (duet with Peking Opera singer Li Yugang, in Mandarin) Be With Me (original composition, original MV, pop in English and rap in Kazakh) Thanks so much for reacting to Dimash! I have subbed in the hope of seeing you react to more! 🥰

[@Dinofelis999]

And Dimash wants to create his own genre... a song with classical touch, pop touch, and sometime folk, rap touch... just in a single song... my favourite ❤

[@john-toregundersen2655]

maby he could make that an olympic discipline... I am sure its beautiful though

[@peterang6912]

What we call Prog music, listen to Ayreon....

[@lupitagallego375]

Justin, THANKS for your reactions to Dimash!!!!……. With beautiful chords from the “KOBYZ” (a two-string Kazakh instrument), Dimash give us a high level of mastery and perfection of his voice. He runs through 5 octaves (C2-F6) soft, DEEP, high, modulations and beautiful melismas to finish on a sustained note of madness in 19.52 seconds (F#5)…..Saludos desde México ! 👏🏻❤️🇲🇽🇰🇿

[@annnoyes6915]

Dimash sort of uses his hands to self direct. After watching a number of his live performances you’ll catch him doing this all the time. For more dramatic use of his operatic voice please check out “El Amor En Ti” from his recent Almaty concert. Or “Olympico” 2021. ❤

[@DQ_Mine]

I think Olimpico from the concert is a thousand times greater experience than the 2021, though that is beautiful also. The one that says with Igor Krutoy and has the lights like stars around him. The energy is completely different. Completely!

[@gogglebox2427]

Two other songs worth seeing him do are "Autumn Strong" (about famous Chinese actress at end of WW2 who was discovered to be Japanese, and exiled from China). Beautiful song. And "Daybreak". (You may remember the news of a cable car disaster in China a couple of decades ago). "Daybreak" is about the only survivor (a toddler.. handed up before the cable car crashed to the ground). The woman who wrote the song (Han Hong) later adopted the little boy. Both Dimash's version, and Han Hong's version are worth seeing. Justin definitely worth checking out the Chinese show "Singer". Some amazing performers (all professional singers competing) ... Imagine Freddie, competing against George Michael, Bowie and Elton John😳😳😳

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

Thank you. Yes, absolutely Dimash is the best singer/vocalist in the world. The Singer show in China was with all Chinese seasoned singers, Dimash was a wild card from Kazakhstan and the youngest singer. Dimash's S.O.S. was the 1st performance in 2017. That is when he became world wide famous and gained his massive fan group called 'Dears'. Yes he does have a 7+ octave range. He trains every day for no less than 3 hours a day and has since childhood. He IS music. He sings in multiple genres and has a large catalog. His music videos are of the highest quality and stunning. S.O.S. is just the tiny tip of the iceberg that is Dimash. You will get goosebumps and tears with each performance no matter what genre or singing style. He calls his neoclassical. Thank you for your analysis, it was very enjoyable and informative. You clearly know your music. :) But I disagree with you about Dimash limiting himself to 'poppy' songs! What have you been listening to? What about 'Love of Tired Swans', 'Endless Dimensions', 'Marigolds', 'Love is but a Dream', 'Sinful Passion', 'Passione', 'Ogni Pietra', and so much more??? (btw, Dimash is Muslim and never played 'baby Jesus')

[@klauskraut5417]

Unnecessary to mention religion, (race) about music!

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

@@klauskraut5417 I was responding to what he said in his video.

[@christinabrain1426]

Dimash conducts himself that's why the camera goes in on the hand as he's known to do that. Dimash doesn't just do pop stuff, he also does Opera, some rock and his Kazakh folk songs are amazing. He certainly doesn't waste his talents. He also sings in 12-14 languages and composes. He has a worldwide fan base too and they travel all over the world to see him live. I hope you will look for more of his music and see the breadth of genres He covers.

[@jacq38401]

Wonderful vocal range, spectacular, he must be in a minority of vocalists who can sing like that, very impressive and beautiful voice.

[@justjannie1455]

He's not just pop. You should hear his song Olimpico. He also raps in Be With Me and Screaming (Idol Hits version). You should listen to Stranger. He can do all kinds of genres. He mixes them all.

[@JohnWarner-lu8rq]

He's the singer of the millennia. No-one can do what he does.

[@GoodGirlGone]

Try his song The Story of one Sky.. he sings in multiple genres in this one, inc throat singing to a metal scream.. brilliant video as well.. and even more important story..

[@deborahwilliamson2173]

Dimash was offered a position with the opera house in Astana, I think it was that city. Anyway, it was in Kazakhstan. He declined because he wanted to cut his own musical path and create his own style of music. With a talent such as his, he should be given the opportunity, without criticism, to follow the beat of his own drum. Even these days, he trains vocally for 3-5 hrs, a day every day. He has dedicated his life since the age of five doing what he felt was the only thing in life he has ever wanted to do. I for one, am so glad to be able to appreciate his hard work and God-given talent.

[@almamerk]

Dimash no hace sólo música pap, su estilo básicamente es el neoclásico, o crossover, pero también hace pop, rock, folclore de su amado Kazajistán, baladas, rap, es la célula madre de la música!

[@michaelelliott8536]

Dimash does three and a half hour concerts. It would be very difficult for him to sing one challenging song after another. Putting in some pop songs in the mix gives him time to rest his voice a little. Plus a lot of his songs are very emotional stories. The audience would be wrecks listening to that all evening. We need a bit of light relief. I suggest you watch a whole concert to experience what he has to offer. The recent Almatey concert is on you tube in three parts. Tell us after seeing that, that he is wasting his talent.

[@DQ_Mine]

100%! EVERYTHING you said! ❤😊

[@angeliareyes3111]

De acuerdo no se puede opinar de una canción antigua sobre el estilo de un cantante

[@debbiemorgan859]

This performance was for his online concert done during the pandemic. Ive been alive long enough to have lived through the greatest artists in recent history and have never heard anything like him before. Ive heard many metal reactors say that they'd love for Devin Townsend to write songs for him and I have to say i agree. Dimash is currently living in LA and has been busy composing and recording the soundtrack for the latest Jackie Chan movie as well as finishing a song he started prepandemic with Walter Afanasieff who wrote the Titanic theme tune. I understand your comments about the pop side but Dimash is incredibly savvy when it comes to the music business and is fully aware that his more operatic songs don't appeal to the masses. In order to be a commercial success too he has to dumb it down for the average listener. I mean, look how many unpleasant comments you already have in here about him over singing? He's fully aware of what a lot of people think about him.

[@johnjohn37371]

I hadn't heard the Devin Townsend take..that would be very interesting, considering how progressive and eclectic Devy has gotten in his older years. I'm sure he could come with something incredible, but I would love to hear Dimash sing the relatively simple "Why?" (I have just always really enjoyed that song). Can you imagine Dimash exploring Devin's past releases and hearing "Love" for the first time?🤣🤣🤣

[@667neighbourofthebeast]

What 'operatic songs'? I've heard pop, popera, Russian folk, some kind of theme tune, but nothing operatic. And I know traditional opera.

[@debbiemorgan859]

@@667neighbourofthebeast Olimpico, Te Amo Cosi, Passione, Ulisse, Diva Dance etc etc.

[@johnjohn37371]

BTW, I don't consider practicing restraint and curtailing the vocal gymnastics to be "dumbing it down" in every instance...even some of us poor, unrefined, average listeners have extensive musical training and understand that less can oftentimes be more when the song demands a simpler approach...there are plenty of examples of performers doing vocal cartwheels in commercially successful songs...people would be much more supportive of Dimash overall if his fanbase wasn't so toxic...the tiniest critique or suggestion that he isn't the greatest vocalist ever born generally results in a massive assault from obsessed "Dears" that, for some reason, fail to recognize that his vocal stylings may not be everyone's cup of tea...it doesn't mean we have an inadequate or undeveloped, unrefined ear...it means we just don't love him like you do...and I'm sorry, but that's allowed...

[@debbiemorgan859]

@@johnjohn37371 ok, maybe I was a bit lazy in using the term "dumb it down" but you have to admit that most pop these days, whether it's Dimash or anyone else is almost formulaic. It's easy listening to appeal to the masses. I'm not knocking it, it will always have it's place. If I had to listen to only Dimash's vocal acrobatic songs then I probably wouldn't listen to him every day but the fact that he has such a wide variety of music and that you never know what to expect from him next is what excites me the most. My mother used to listen to Status Quo and I was so bored as they used to be the same in every single song. As for the toxic fanbase, I agree that there are some toxic fans, I'm seeing them here in this comment section but you will find toxic fans in every fanbase. In my opinion the BTS and Diana Ankudinova fanbase are far more toxic than Dimash's. I'll only defend Dimash if I see absolutely stupid comments made or completely uneducated ones and then I try to do it respectfully but as we all know what's written down doesn't always come over as we're thinking it.

[@cleilanunez8490]

He is one of the best singers in the world! ❤ his voice is unique!

[@chris-cole]

Wow!!! He has a presence kinda echoing BTS and that J-pop/K-pop stuff. His range is awesome!

[@debbiemorgan859]

You should see him in concert, he's a beast onstage! His latest concert in Almaty is on his channel in 3 parts.

[@FawziaTung]

👍👍👍👏👏👏💕💕💕🌷🌷🌷 Can’t wait to see more of your reactions to Dimash!

[@Dawn1891]

Watch Dimash Live Almaty Concert song = Story Of One Sky = Full on energy, full on voice(s), rocker scream at end... (btw performed 3rd hour in of concert) I too feel like his "pop" songs are a waste of talent (although I feel disloyal saying anything even slightly negative towards Dimash) He made a conscious choice in creating his own genre (completely encouraged by everyone to become strictly Opera but he wanted more = to expose his voice, music & performance to a wider /diverse audience).....If you look at his concert audiences (as well as fans) = all ages, all ethnicities, all music genre lovers,,,,,(i.e. able to sell out New York concert appearance in 10 minutes...although his music is not "radio play", etc. or even something one might listen to as a "personal pick", watching him perform is appreciated/respected by most ♥

[@CacoMetal_JackandRoll]

Some vocal coaches said that he conducts himself with his hands when he sings. I think that appreciation is correct.

[@lolawants2008]

He’s done far more songs that aren’t pop vibe at all than that are… I wish you had listed what you have seen already. Stranger (New Wave), Olimpico (version on composer Igor Krutoy’s channel with thumbnail of ring of white lights), Ave Maria, Love of Tired Swans (music video), Adagio (version from The Singer), Know (Vocalise version is so cool), Autumn Strong (the version in red suit from his Kyiv concert is exquisite), War & Peace from his digital show (he composed that 1 himself), Ikanaide from Tokyo Jazz Festival (sung in studio during pandemic, same tune as Autumn Strong but different Japanese lyrics vs Mandarin & different feel & techniques)… His traditional Kazakh songs like Samaltau, Adai+Daididau, & so many more…. None of those are “pop” at all…

[@debbiemorgan859]

You missed out the most important Story of One Sky.

[@revagreen2303]

Thank you.

[@carmenchasiluisa8940]

Thanks for listening to Dimash. I would appreciate it if you would review The Story of One Sky. This is an artist who manages to embrace the soul with his talent and humility and invites you to make your life easier.. we loved from Ecuador💗💯

[@alariepoet8015]

If you watch a few of his full concerts, you'll see that he probably mixes in some lighter pop to warm the audience up AND to give himself a break once in a while from the extreme vocals, since he goes on and on for three hours.

[@DQ_Mine]

Good point! 😊❤

[@deb9869]

Aloha Justin! To me, Dimash is the whole package that commands the stage with his vocal abilities. I understand what you are saying about using his skills for just plain old mainstream songs. But here’s where the difference lies, Dimash puts his whole souls into everything he does and not one of his songs has the same vibe throughout! He takes you on a journey and draws you in like a sorcerer! His voice and abilities are great for movie soundtracks! He is on a level unmatched! Another artist that comes close though is Hua Chenyu; another musical genius that commands the stage and engages the audience. Check out: Nunchucks, Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Jackdaw Boy and I Don’t Care. I really never got into too much of the mainstream music because it is the same ol’ song sequence but these two changed it up and mashed it together into masterpieces!

[@DQ_Mine]

I completely agree with you about Dimash. The Hua Chenyu songs are also some of my favorites. ❤

[@analia9306]

Gracias por reaccionar a nuestro querido Dimash!!!Saludos desde Argentina!!!👋👋🇦🇷

[@thorncraft3235]

He’s incredible 🥰

[@suzannesantos86]

If you want to hear Dimash doing subharmonics and full on screaming a là Metal you can catch that in the live fancam version of ‘The Story of One Sky’. The ‘scream’ is more authentic and technically on point in the official MV. He’s dabbled with rock in songs like ‘War and Peace’ and the Kazakh folk/rock song ‘Durduraz’. But like you I want to hear him fully commit to a rock or metal track to let that Lamborghini out of the garage. He has all the tools and techniques to smash it. I think he’s a bit damned if you do and damned if you don’t with his fans and detractors. Still love his skill and demeanour but being a rock/alt-rock girl I’m gagging for a song in those genres. Peace.

[@Coco-1]

My favorite singer in the world❤

[@drogonr9318]

He's probably the best singer in many generations.

[@yeroun1974]

What is more impressive is that there is a clip where he nails the “Diva dance” song from The Fifth Element.

[@JolaHilja]

Thanks for your reaction :) Yes, Dimash often "plays" some invisible instruments with his hands 😄I would love to see your reaction to him hinging Ikanaide, I think it would be much more interesting.

[@DQ_Mine]

One vocal coach said it looked like he was picturing his vocal chords, and guiding them with his fingers. They have seen others do that. Wish I could find that reaction/analysis. It was some time ago.

[@ekek9510]

His fans certainly seem to be pretty hardcore looking at the comments. The real question is can Dimash do a headstand on the drum riser and clap his feet?

[@DQ_Mine]

Wow. Dimash fans feel uncomfortable when there is misinformation. Why do you mock? Maybe this isn't the place where honest people want to engage. Only jokers who are disrespectful of music they don't understand.

[@ekek9510]

@@DQ_Mine I'm not mocking, I'm referring to Justin, the man on the channel, who stands on his head in the middle of a song called 'Get Your Hands Off My Woman' and claps his feet. It's brilliant! Perhaps you should look up The Darkness so you can understand Justin's music too. 😀

[@geminitwin1160]

Maybe not, hmmm! But he can descend from a tower the height of a seven story building while singing "Golden" to open his concert as he did last Fall in Almaty, KZ! Does that count?

[@roxanaheath8098]

He does much more than pop! You should really check out his many works.

[@tracyopera5401]

He is technically a very good singer. He sounds like a different voice as he is continually switching between a bel canto (opera) style and pop style of singing (different placement in the face/head) as well as switching between chest and head voice in both styles. Very interesting. Baby/toddler Jesus....hehehehehe. This song is 100% in a lyric soprano range (which is still unusual for a man to sing).

[@Juncti]

Kind of feel like that dude could rock the hell out of that song from 5th Element

[@orangewasejected8308]

He has done it, live in concert, after two hours of singing, and it’s epic. Link kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWbdfqimirSah9E

[@ЕленаСемёнова-б1в]

This is an original video from his concert in Kazakhstan in the best quality. - "The story of one sky". (Look at 25 minutes) : Dimash - Almaty Concert | part 3. -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4GUo2ytodCgfrc

[@michaelbradley7529]

I agree, I enjoy the music he does that sets him apart from the pop genre.

[@libanibrahim8137]

i understand, but he didnt started pop yesterday, he was already singing pop when he was a teenager. in china he is known for that and his biggest idol is obviously MJ. i think he doesnt want to be a specific genre singer thats why he doesnt have a label

[@alwayslivecreatively9069]

Talk about holy sh!t!!! I just saw this video. I was looking at you and thought where do I know you from. Then it hit me. Duh the singer from The Darkness. Love love that band. So so nice to see you reacting to the Great Dimash.

[@ArmanVetrolom]

With this song, you just wet your fingertips in the ocean under the name Dimash ... React further to it and millions of Dimash fans will simply blow up your channel with hundreds of thousands of views and subscriptions. Dimash sings from classical to rap, he is full of surprises, have a good swim in this vast ocean of pleasures.

[@vickigarvie4093]

I thought when Dimash uses his hands that he is conducting himself with his notes 😊 Love love love Dimash ❤❤❤ A Dear from the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia 😊

[@mauriziomainiero70]

Top of the top on this planet

[@speranzaingrosso2672]

Dimash è già una leggenda è spettacolare un ARTISTA anche se a volte non comprendi le parole si vivono le senti sulla pelle ... GRAZIE DIMASH PER CIÒ CHE CI FAI PROVARE

[@RosieHarp]

I take it this chap is also a songwriter, that's 75% of a musician's talent for me

[@EllanaTs]

He is a composer too

[@debbiemorgan859]

He has a master's degree in composition, he is so busy that he doesn't always have a lot of time to compose for himself but what he has done is incredible. He's been spending a lot of time composing while he's living in LA and apparently is focusing on jazz and blues currently.

[@EllanaTs]

@@debbiemorgan859 personally, I prefer Dimash’s own compositions over Krutoy’s.

[@debbiemorgan859]

@@EllanaTs me too! The Story of One Sky was just incredible! Omir is absolutely beautiful, I can't wait to see what he's been working on in LA. Igors music is just too old fashioned for him and when he tried to go more modern with Okey it was a disaster.

[@thewarriorforever]

​@@EllanaTsI totally understand what you mean and I agree with you..Also because the songs that Krutoy has compose for Dimash in my opinion exist just thanks to Dimash and his divine and unique voice..Without Dimash probably Krutoy doesn't compose these songs or anyway these songs sung by Dimash are wonderful while sung by others are maybe a normal songs,and is the same for all the songs Dimash sings..King Angel Dimash Forever

[@roimerlopez1275]

Lol!!!!....Yes he is!!...Good to see experts like you reacting to The Best Singer of The World!!!....Welcome to the Dimash's World!!

[@PatriciaPalmer-o3e]

DR. QUDAIBERGEN. He's currently writing his thesis for his PhD in composing and stayed a full-time honors student throughout his career, performing at the same time until fairly recently. All his concerts and projects were carefully scheduled around his studies, and is considered a top scholar among leading acamedicians.

[@Sanders-vd3tp]

You say it yourself, that he is currently writing his thesis, so he is not a PhD yet. Please use the title "Dr." when it is appropriate, that is, when he actually gets it after writing and defending his thesis. He is good enough in what he does, there's no need to overstate things he did not do (yet). I am a PhD student myself, just finishing my thesis, and would never ever want anyone to call me "Dr." until I actually get the title. Many people study and write their thesis, not many actually finishes the process.

[@PatriciaPalmer-o3e]

My dear Sanders, PhDs are "a dime a dozen in this bunch, so what makes you think you're hot shi* " (my Dad to a brother) Mine from Emory, siblings from Stanford, Cal Tech, University of Chicago and one a tenured professor of physics at UCON, my Dad, MIT, my Mother, Oberlin and therein lies the proverbial rub. We are all musicians as well, and my sister (Oberlin) and I grew up in Kazakhstan, my father working as an independent consultant in their then burgeoning oil industry. My sister and several friends went to uni with him and the program he's in is so rarified, few quality, fewer complete it. His thesis will take years, that's a given and very often the liberty of the honorific is given in light of this situation. It's the only Doctorate that's ever impressed any of us, so rigorous, demanding and overwhelming to those of faint heart. Ha ! He has a brilliant music intellect, mapped this course years ago to get the weight of the absolute necessity of this stringent exercise in education behind him as soon as possible enabling him to begin to compose seriously and teach on the university level later in life. Good luck on yours ! And I'll call him anything I choose, except a call to go to the grocery store. He draws the line there, won't even go for his Mom. Throws his keys to Mansur and runs ! 🤣

[@Living_compassion_peace]

Dimash is THE voice and a humble man. He sang in 12+ languages and so many different genres (opera, neo-classic, pop, jazz, rap, traditional Kazak folk). His own new compositions: El Amor En Ti (at his Almaty concert 2022), The Story Of One Sky (MV - and he sang it all) / By the way: Its hurts at 4:35. 😁

[@Rocksarum]

03:19 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I almost spill the coffee I was drinking😅 It's a great performance! He's amazing!🤩 It always gives me goosebumps when I listen to that song, it moves me so much 🥹 But you're greater, Justin! 04:34 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I've cried literally!!!🫶

[@NinStardust]

Agreed! Dimash is too serious, Justin just belts it out without a second thought. Also “who have we got like that in rock?”… you, Justin… it’s YOU! 🤦🏻‍♀️😂😂😂 🦅🤓…💖

[@Rocksarum]

​@@NinStardustYeah...but because it's a serious song. In fact, that song is a cover from Daniel Balavoine's original one, a french singer. For me, the combination of Dimash voice with the beautiful lyrics and the arrangement is perfect, it improves the original song ❤

[@chi_cedar14]

That was my reaction too!!! It's like hello Justin, you just belted out the same notes and had to pull it back to avoid blowing out the microphone like you always do on the high ones!🤣@@NinStardust

[@DQ_Mine]

​@@NinStardust This song was from a rock opera when his girlfriend was dying in his arms. So, yes, serious. Justin and Dimash are completely different, and that is great! Variety in music is the best! I have hoped for some lighter songs from Dimash. "Weekend" comes out in a few days. It is a club/dancing song. Dimash concerts are a blast, and have a mix of energies and genres. He runs all over the stage, sometimes in his bare feet! He escapes his security guards and gets down into the audience. It might not be your style. I just think it is good for people to see him, so they won't miss out if they love him like I do!

[@WhoOneIs]

Dimesh is a phenomenal singer. Probably the best singer on the planet. It would be interesting to hear him cover Minor Threat’s ‘Straight Edge’ or Black Flag’s ‘Rise Above’.

[@student22044]

Ha! That would be interesting, I’d love him to go hardcore 🔥

[@cindyadzukichang]

He's like the reincarnation of a pop Farinelli! I keep discovering new music through your channel. Thank you for another great episode. ❤🙏😊