Ladies & Gentlemen... THIS is how you do LIVE music!

Tonight we're going back to 2013 to check out London Grammer performing 'Hey Now'!
Original Video - • London Grammar - Hey N...
TIME STAMPS -
0:00 Intro
1:03 Performance
2:30 Analysis
4:02 NOT Pitch Corrected!
6:32 Hannah Reid's Vocal
8:35 THIS is Pitch Accuracy!
11:27 The Range
13:51 The Impact of Being FULLY Live
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[@pninnabokov3734]

Exquisite singing and music. No whining, winging, screeching and intolerable vocal and gestural contortions. Put simply: No unnecessary drama. Reminds me of a woman I met on a film set who invited me to accompany her to a nearby Church where she proceeded to sing a hymn in her truly angelic voice. Lasted a few minutes and then we walked back to the set. The experience has remained with me all these years. Thank you, Fil.

[@gbsailing9436]

I don't suppose that was Clare Tory by any chance?

[@pninnabokov3734]

@@gbsailing9436 I searched out Clare Tory and no. I do so regret not remembering her name. We were both in costume. The tintinnabulation of crystal bells. A perfectly pure voice. Simply divine. She mentioned she sang for a living. The closest comparison I can find is the Soprano Lucia Popp and her "crystalline clarity and creamy warmth." Thank you.

[@holeemolee8323]

Vocal contortions, it's like they try to mis-pronounce every word, and the vocal calisthenics, so unnecessary except for the purpose of showing off.

[@pninnabokov3734]

@@holeemolee8323 Agreed!

[@arizonaskye4179]

Love when I like a performance from someone I have no prior knowledge of.💜 thanks

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Check out the song/video 'Wasting My Young Years' by London Grammar - it's awesome.

[@lintollefsen7166]

What a great, smokey, expressive voice. Uniquely hers. Great to listen to.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

She has a beautiful voice! I can't believe I have never heard her! Thank you, Fil! So much music to discover!

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Check out the song/video 'Wasting My Young Years' by London Grammar - it's awesome.

[@libertyauto]

When this song first came out, I was smitten by it. I played it over and over. I had not done that since I was a teenager. (64 now). Thanks to this video, I now understand some of the reasons why this was.

[@veramilton833]

FIL, this was a wonderful live performance! She has an incredible natural voice ! Great range also ! It is so refreshing to hear a natural voice without pitch correction. Thank you for bringing this to us. It is another artist I have never heard. Her voice is haunting and beautiful! ❤

[@lizmurphy5994]

What a beautiful natural voice Fil. I love her, too. I'd like to be outside, in the cool fresh air, in the dark when I listen again. Her voice is so calming and thoughtful.

[@heartpath1]

I remember these guys but never really checked them out. Wow, how far we’ve fallen in just 10 years. She’s sings with so much vibe and expressiveness.

[@debbier938]

Hi Fil, I love Hannah’s voice. She is really able to support the low notes and fly up to the higher notes. She has a great raw emotion going on, which is so soulful.. love it! Glad you did this one tonight Fil. Awesome job, beautiful song. Debbie☮️

[@tammydoolittle6054]

I have never heard of her, but she does have a lovely voice! As always, you did an incredible job analyzing this beautiful lady's voice!

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Check out the song/video 'Wasting My Young Years' by London Grammar - it's awesome.

[@TorToroPorco]

KEXP has some really great live performances. The bands that play live there often sound better than they do in their album recordings thanks to great sound engineering and the stripping of all the excessive tinkering during the studio production. London Grammar is one of my favourite current groups although their music might be a bit dark for some people.

[@glamgal7106]

Thanks Fil for a great analysis of London Grammar's performance. It's amazing and refreshing to listen to a natural voice that isn't pitch corrected. There's something raw yet beautiful about Hannah's voice. I haven't heard of London Grammar until today. I love learning new things from you from your analysis videos. In a way, it's like I'm Alice in Wonderland--without drugs of course. Thanks for being a superb and informative teacher, Fil!

[@warmgreytenpercent]

Fil you do such a good job getting us excited about music and artistry, big hats off to you!

[@cindylavina8270]

Hi! Your user name is great! It wouldn’t have anything to do with artist’s pencils would it? I’m an artist and I love color but I also like variations of grey. 😊

[@waltermelyon4300]

Very glad you looked at London Grammar, Hannah Reid was one of the surprises of 2013

[@wraithstalking]

Wonderfully atmospheric music on all of their albums. Great live too.

[@1SeanBond]

Much appreciated friend! Ty we enjoyed it Fil! 🍻 Cheers! 🤝🏼✌🏼💫

[@chthoniapodcast]

Haunting, I love it--love her voice. And I do prefer the drama-free ending. :)

[@paulmackenzie1850]

Most excellent video, song and analysis...I loved being in the Atmosphere of this song. Hannah's voice is so smooth and haunting.

[@larabeach176]

Thank you for your analysis of this performance. I've never heard of this band but will be looking for more of their music.

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

London Grammar is awesome; this and 'Wasting My Young Years' are my favorite songs of theirs! Such incredible talent!

[@thomaskline]

Fil, please listen to Rhiannon Giddens live tapes. Grammy’s, MacArthur genius laureate, Pulitzer Prize winner, and now Artistic Director of Yo Yo Ma’s Silk Road ensemble. She just released her first album of all original songs. Try “If You Don’t Know How Sweet Is Get On Out of My Kitchen”

[@lintollefsen7166]

Many thanks for doing this one, Fil. I could listen to this performance ever and over again with great pleasure!

[@RosaKay55]

I am not familiar with this group, but I so appreciate your doing this analysis. Hannah’s voice is beautiful! Also enjoyed the guitar. Great!

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Check out the song/video 'Wasting My Young Years' by London Grammar - it's awesome.

[@M0odyBlue]

I so appreciate your analysis, Fil. This channel and the comments section are just a treasure trove for those of us who love music. I did not know this group, but I will now be listening to their music. Hannah has a gorgeous voice.

[@barbie19604]

I also have never heard of this group. I enjoy learning about artists I never heard of before. I can’t sing at all, but I sure can appreciate great singing. Thanks for teaching me so much - I really appreciate these videos!

[@user-mo3wx8ut4t]

That is singing, very good a talented singer. Good to hear a real singing voice.

[@dmcarp2807]

Always convincing when you need to use the zoom in details for proof of natural vocal deviations. Impressive performance by London Grammar in this live recording.

[@gbsailing9436]

Excellent work Fil. I love LG. Hannah has such an interesting voice - which has such an interesting timber in it, sounds almost off key down low even when she is on key. I also love the character and dynamics that each member of the band brings to their songs! For example, the guitar is so minimalist most of the time, yet he seems to find a place for the instrument in every song. The keys are always on point and guide both the mood and melody much of the time. His use of the drum machine for sound effects and lighting is very creative as well. Hannah's voice is sublimely smooth, of course and very expressive. Thank you for doing this one.

[@chekia7767]

It's always a pleasure and a learning experience to watch your videos and this one is no exception. I have a request: With the recent loss of Tom Smothers, many of us who grew up with the Smothers Brothers have been reminiscing by listening to the comedy and folk songs they performed back in the fifties, sixties and seventies. Too often their musical talent was overlooked while their comedy took the spotlight. As brothers, however, their harmonies were truly beautiful. I would love to see you showcase and critique them musically. Thank you!

[@Kers1970]

Great video's!! Might be worth checking live perfomances from Ren, especially his duets with Sam Tompkins (blind eyed) and Chinchilla ('chalk outlines' and 'how to be me') . Also the live performance of Chinchilla's "Fingers" is a killer. But anyways, love what you're doing, keep it up!

[@forget-me-notlawncare9821]

I love this so much, Fil! Her voice reminds me of a young lady who at the age of 17 had a very similar sound and on my just sitting at a piano she would blow you away. Something tells me if one were to sit in a room with this young lady and have just her singing by herself, that would be all that's needed. Powerful video and now I must investigate this group further! Thanks again!

[@katiewardell1656]

Gives me Zero 7 vibes a bit. Great band and beautiful voice - love the muted performance

[@Mike817]

I think I learn something each time I watch one of your videos, Fil. You have a great knack for explaining your extensive knowledge in a way that those of us who haven't studied music can understand and appreciate. May I suggest an analysis video of Pentatonix performing covers of Sound of Silence or Hallelujah

[@roamingqueen]

Thank you so much, Fil, for dedicating your time to analyse this musical gem and presenting it to us! Have a wonderful and successful 2024! So folks, do yourself a favour and subscribe!! He deserves at least one million subscribers for his dedication and hard work! Aloha from Berlin ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@perseapolaris9015]

So charming discovery,,...!indeed, !! Thank you Fil... 👏👏👏👀👀

[@zenawarrior7442]

Never heard this song & not my cup of tea but very haunting & can see the appeal. Thanks Fil😊🌜⭐️🎙🎶

[@pstreetblues]

Check out their song Strong. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@gryphongryph]

Appreciate that you are trying to educate/help people in hearing real music . I am a big music enthusiast, but have trouble listening to new music as I feel that most of it sounds so fake or just badly recorded, especially as many music lovers have good systems that unfortunately lets your hear all the crap, that maybe was listenable in your car or your $20 earbuds. I don’t understand how record companies/ studios will feel the need to pitch correct good singers, instead they should celebrate the vocal of the artists and do their best making it sound as real as possible, when I say real I mean humanly real as that person is sounding, I feel it is respect less to manipulate a voice of a human being like that. I also think it would be nice if recording companies and artists declared on an album if there was any major alternation made too their voices so the buying public would know.

[@krandletie1054]

I recently discovered London Grammar and hope to see them live in the US some day.

[@rolanddunk5054]

Hi Fil,a great review of an unusual song,beautifully sung with haunting background music,brilliantly performedCheers.Roly🇬🇧.

[@stefankwiatkowski5241]

Awesome performance!

[@gurinapsait8602]

She has a beautiful voice..

[@lindadescafano3749]

I am not familiar with this band but I enjoyed this analysis and live performance. 😊🎸🎵

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Check out the song/video 'Wasting My Young Years' by London Grammar - it's awesome.

[@deborahmccartney5694]

Lovely Fil You are opening the world of music up for me Thank you kindly!!! 💜

[@brightbeacon]

Woot! A new-to-me band to binge-listen to.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

Excellent. Thanks Fil

[@btbb3726]

Good one! Thank You!

[@David-xl9cp]

Hannah has an amazing sound of her own, seen her live twice and not disappointed. One of my all time favourite singers and I’m late 60’s, heaverly from the 70’s prog rock period.

[@jgweems]

Lovely! If you're ever looking for GREAT live performances, check out Sara Bareilles covering Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The one in Atlanta is more stripped down.

[@mattsmith3135]

When the record that this song is from (If You Wait) came out back in 2013, I bought it and played it on repeat. So many great songs, and such a fresh sound.

[@EdConnelly8247]

Thank you Fil. I never heard of them. They are great. Minimal backing to her vocal. I believe the tide is turning on pitch correction and auto tune with seeing more and more artists like this.

[@cheneyrobert]

I have seen some great singers in my day…..Ian Gillan, Robert Plant, Linda Ronstadt (front row), Annie Lennox in her prime….Whitney when she was starting out…… this is a beautiful vocal….ethereal 👏👏👏👌I think she has the potential to go into a Van Morrison 1970’s poetic trance if she lets herself go and the band will follow…..thanks Fil 👌🥂

[@pbrooks4040]

props to the audio engineer! thanks, fil, for tellimg me about this band.

[@grntchstrmdws]

I love the way the musicians create a vast space for her voice to shine. The result is musical alchemy.

[@mudwiser1391]

Hey Fil. While I will wholehearted agree it's a good performance from a musical standpoint, I can't say it hits me with emotion, in fact the opposite is true. I find music in this genre to be contrived and, honestly, the only emotion it evokes from me is depression (something the world is already, unfortunately, overflowing with).. I guess this type of song has it's place, but I listen to music to be uplifted and energized, for me this piece did the opposite.... I would rather crank up 'Flirtin with Disaster' by Molly Hatchet as it would empower and rejuvenate and make me feel positive and good. Love your channel Fil.

[@M0odyBlue]

I get it, but melancholy music like this actually helps me feel better when I’m down. When I’m happy, I listen to upbeat music. Isn’t being human strange and wonderful?!!

[@Terri_MacKay]

I agree. While I can certainly appreciate the beauty of her voice, this song left me feeling cold. Sometimes a sad song is just the thing I need, but this wasn't it.

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

@@Terri_MacKay I think it's supposed to make you feel a bit cold - the lyrics are about her waiting for someone who doesn't seem like they're ever going to arrive - she has the light on by her bed, like a lighthouse...

[@Terri_MacKay]

@@hannahpumpkins4359 I get that, but while I do like most of the new music that Fil introduces me to, this just didn't do it for me. Before judging them solely on this song, I'll listen to a few others...I might find something I do like. Her voice is fantastic, and I'd like to hear more of it, so hopefully I can find some stuff by them that I enjoy.

[@clint6872]

I worry about young artists who may have terrific voices but are led to believe the only way forward is autotune or pitch correction. Does this stunt their development of their natural voices? It seems they are being led astray.

[@herrunsinn774]

Fil, please evaluate The Seekers doing "I'll never find another you". 😊

[@laurajarrell6187]

Great work Fil!👍💙💙💙🥰✌

[@Individualist73]

Phenomenal voice.

[@TheDavidsims]

Went to see them at Crystal Palace bowl - hypnotised from start to finish

[@SantorinidegliArchangeli]

I'm SO glad you did this song. It's one of my favourites.

[@toneenorman2135]

Thank you,Fil. You will be like the Elders of old. Saving the stories of the “olden days” or,”Before Times”… we could lose the ear for true voices,if we don’t listen to people like you! show us the way,Sensei…..

[@peterwooldridge7285]

Am hard pressed to name any contralto who sings better than Ms Reid...sublime

[@roseyc.5846]

Hi Fil: I'm not familiar with the singer or the song, but, it's BEAUTIFUL! Her voice is exquisite. I will listen to this one again...very moving. Nothing like some of the rubbish we hear today, and, it's live! Thanks so much for all you do. Hoping your New Year is amazing (in a good way!). 🙂 Rosemarie ❤️

[@terrijaeger9679]

Would love for you to analyze The Outfield- Everytime You Cry! The harmonies in this ballad melts a girl's heart!

[@texanperry]

You always do a great job of analyzing songs down to the detail. Keep up the good work. I just recently discovered this band and I'm so glad I did. Hannah Reid has an incredible voice.

[@cindi1313]

She has a beautiful, natural voice and a unique style. I don't find it to be contrived, I really enjoyed this performance! I could totally imagine this in a movie, it really has a certain vibe to it. It doesn't hit you over the head with emotion, it's more of a reflective nudge. I think there was a lot about this song and performance that was unexpected and that made it interesting. And it definitely didn't have that mechanical sound that we have come to know and hate with pitch correction!

[@NOELTM]

I think this particular performance of this song is their best. Everything was just perfect. Thank you for another very interesting review.

[@user-oj9oy7mi1j]

Hi Fil! I´m so glad that Hannah´s extraordinary skills is proven and manifested in your analysis. The song "If You Wait" is just fantastic, and so is this one. Greetings! /Ulf

[@janice234]

I'm glad there's someone out there not using auto-tune!

[@davidjrutz1947]

i've now watched the original vid and am so happy to discover a new group- these guys are fantastic! thanks for your vids, man

[@34332]

Good request and analytics, enjoyed it. This one is exhaustedly played on 'audiophile' speaker demo's for a reason I suppose. 😅

[@carmenv5160]

Oh, wow. She has a Joni Mitchell class voice 🤙

[@ginnyvogel7754]

I love how this music and style of singing make me feel. I'm so happy to know it is natural. I would like to know if Alice Phoebe Lou uses pitch correction or auto-tune. I'm suspicious of everyone these days!

[@TheAgentAssassin]

The 3 songs she did in this performance were stellar.

[@nagagab9224]

the singer has a beautiful (human being!) alto voice

[@MrBfg586]

I'm not saying she sounds like her, but she has an Annie Lennox cadence to her voice.

[@nixielee]

Always held this as one of the best live radio performances in modern times

[@JimsAddiction44]

At the start ... I started screaming to myself ... noooo as from the distance the waves looked like they were pitch corrected. Thanks for the explanation though as I love this live version and I'm so happy to hear it's not pitch-corrected :)

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend Fil ❤😊

[@jporter504]

Enjoyed.

[@adrianapignolo]

You know what I think would be interesting? To know if kexp does pitch correction at all? Their sound engineers are magnificent, that's for sure. Many of the performances sound much better than the album!

[@mennoshouseofmusic1214]

Great stuff

[@pixie706]

I've never even heard of them but love that track. Hannah's voice was even lower than yours Fil

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Reminds me of Tina Dicko and the band zero 7.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Beautiful. ❤

[@sabocikotic7632]

Very nice analysis

[@onsesejoo2605]

She brings the British folk - rock singers of the late 60's and 70's to mind, Annie Haslam, Maddy Prior, Sally Oldfield all though her voice is not as bright as they used to have then.

[@whosben]

What a Voice. Wow Fil, if you havent, check out Jeff Buckleys " Last Goodbye " ... I think you may like it. A pure talent lost way too early.

[@user-ou7di7ob2l]

I heard first heard London Grammar on this KEXP perfomance and was blown away by Hannah's vocal performance. I'm still a fan on the band. I'm surprised that anyone would think this vocal was pitch corrected as it's obvious that it's not.

[@caterinasims6154]

Thank you Fil. She reminds me of Sinead.

[@krollpeter]

These 3 deserve love

[@majpix]

great session as always... You going to NAMM- kindly respond with more than a "heart" 🙂

[@marcboozman]

Good gosh, this sounds like early Chick Corea, Light As A Feather, w/Flora Purim. Gorgeous.

[@davidschmidbauer3609]

You may want to check out an Indie Artist named Morgan James.

[@alonzobruce1767]

excellent analysis Fil, I think your guitar amp mic was on? no biggie and thanks for all you do!

[@Eris1701]

Love your channel! I know absolutely nothing about music, can’t carry a tune or play an instrument, but I really enjoy your channel and learn a lot. I recently stumbled upon a singer named Dan Vasc. Whoa, what a voice! Apparently his videos have been bouncing around You Tube for a few years, but I just found him. I would love to hear your take on him. (I haven’t seen that you’ve already critiqued him, if you have, my apologies.)

[@kerrythomas6220]

Hey Fil, Dishonest Composer did a live request for pitch corrections on his channel today and someone asked for Marc Martel’s Bohemian Rhapsody and then wouldn’t believe him when he showed it was pitch corrected. (Hit every note perfectly). Even better than Freddy haha! I requested he do a duet I saw on Vi3ion channel by Daryl and Gigi singing a Michael Jackson cover because it sounded autotuned to me. Sure enough it was so bad it sounded like AI. I also asked him to check Angelina Jordan’s Unchained Melody that she sang live a few weeks ago at the Nobel Peace Prize Awards, mainly because I wanted to see what that last note was that she hit and held so perfectly was. It was a G5. I think her lowest note was a B3 and needless to say he found no pitch correction. I’ve listened to Vanny Vabiola’s beautiful version of this song and would be interested to know if it is pitch corrected or not. I’m getting to the point that I don’t trust any singers other than Angelina of the modern day artists. I really only enjoy listening to her and Elvis in my old age lol!

[@myrrhsolace5875]

Have you checked out Dimash Kudaibergen? He has lots of live performances on KZbin and I don’t think he’s ever pitch corrected or autotuned. And notes? B2 up to D8 whistle.

[@dongerickson]

Thanks for introducing this band, one that is new to me. Emotive is a great word for it. Also love the notion of journeying through a note. So much can be emoted with just one, honest note! Lastly, you pointed out Hannah Reid's last lines and how it was a bit sharp, but expressed something real -- it got me thinking of those great songs where the singer's voice breaks - Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful" or MJ's "She's Out of my life" come to mind. What would pitch correction do with those notes? Would they be allowed to stand? I can't imagine those song examples without the honest emotion expressed in the voice cracking. It would have been a crime to have corrected that. Sadly, I think that's where we are today.

[@btbb3726]

Have you ever analyzed Dave Gahan? Alison Moyet? Bob Seger? Great channel! Thank You!