Mariah Carey - Butterfly (live Letterman 1997) VOCAL COACH REACTION AND VOCAL ANALYSIS

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Vocal coach reacts and analyses “Butterfly” by Mariah Carey, live at David Letterman 1997

[@benw3864]

Not only is it amazing how she replicates so many of these really difficult elements live here, but the recording itself is also incredible. For Mariah, unlike with most singers, I consider her studio vocals to be as legitimate as other singers' live vocals, and I would personally feel comfortable comparing her studio vocals to other singers' live ones because of her artistic integrity (not to mention autotune wasn't invented until she was a decade into her career anyways). Most singers use studio tricks, but for Mariah, her studio tracks are a genuine representation of her voice, maybe even moreso than her live vocals as she's a studio rat and has always had bad stage fright. Even to this day, when she pops in with a random acapella of a random song in her discography she can sound exactly like the old record because she's relaxed, and that relaxation simply doesn't come through in her more scheduled tour/live performances.

[@ArtTheSinger]

Auto tuning has always been around it just has advanced over time. It’s nothing like live singing. The studio always had some tuning.

[@renanrpm]

@@ArtTheSinger Autotune was invented in 1998. Mariah was from a period where the most you could do was some correction of volume, projection or in last case re-doing the vocal track, what was REALLY expensive and people always tried to avoid it by doing the best they could in one take.

[@Fan-vv8wb]

The greatest vocalist of all time

[@overdutymother3171]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmOpiYSdqdKDetk try to wacth this sir,shes one of the best singer in this generation she can belt F5 to G5

[@honestperson3042]

@@overdutymother3171 Yes and she too agrees that Mariah is untouchable

[@mcsinger7719]

The pressure this woman was under to be perfect was INCREDIBLE.. Imagine being this talented and in a moment thinking that if you hit a wrong note or have a bad night you will lose it all... SHE IS AMAZING.. people do not give her enough credit.. and NO one can TOUCH HER.. people try.. !! BUT NOPE

[@axelito6342]

I’m so glad that someone with proper vocal knowledge talks through her voice because it is really a unique voice ! Mariah said that she learned how to sing through the nodules and how to take “advantage” of them . All her vocal signatures are based on the nodules ( the high belts, the vocal breaks, the whistles, the velvety falsetto…) ! This woman is a GENIUS vocally

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you! That’s exactly my point. The artistry is not just overcoming the issue but using it as a vehicle of sound

[@batodelcastillo4802]

If people are expect “perfection notes” they don’t will have top singers , because is not just about notes , is more than this , storytelling - feelings - interpretation….. in this both cases , Mariah is UNIQUE AND SO PERFECT most of the times

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Agreed 🙏🙌

[@mijalakis3]

"All hail and bow to Mariah Carey, The Queen of Divas, Protector of the vocal skills from the realm, Archiduchess of Vocal range/registers, Empress of agility, The unmatched, The Mellisma mother, The Goddess of Songwriting and producing, The one often imitated, but never duplicated, The embodiment of pure success",. My simpleton ears are not worthy of your talent but a simple sung phrase will be enough to heal me for all eternity.

[@carloscampo5847]

That is what I always say. Her vocal "imperfections" make everything perfect for her.

[@Linkinfan1982]

I don’t know why some people are convinced Mariah is giving a look to her backup singers (same thing on the SNL performance). She’s not. For one, the backup singers are completely behind her o both performances. And also, the note the background singer links to her note is meant to be there because Mariah can’t possibly sing both notes like on the record. And this happens seconds earlier than when Mariah gives the “look”. Anyhow, she’s just feeling the lyric and being in the moment. It’s like similar to her tilting her face right before she goes for the whistles on Emotions during Unplugged. Case closed.

[@driedautumnleaf]

My thoughts exactly

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

I agree. I think she was just catching a breath after the big notes and the angle of the shot made it look like she was mad. Still funny though 😅

[@zammich3649]

Thank you. It would be amusing if it was for someone in particular, but when I watched back again, you can clearly see that she is not looking at them, and the main reason she looks mad I think is the angle of her face.

[@GustavoFM1000]

Sha was looking at David sitting over there having a eargasm listening to this amazing performance.

[@renanrpm]

I really never understood that bullshit of “death stare” to her background singers people created. I mean, it’s basic physics: she couldn’t be looking to the background singers who were behind her just by looking to the side, light doesn’t make curves in normal situations 🤡

[@BLINGRIAH]

Mariah is one of the only female artists with Falsetto. She does this breathy and nasal sound (falsetto) on purpose. If you listen to her live performances of Dreamlover in 93 to 98, you hear that she uses a head voice that is clear and completely different from her falsetto.

[@neln6428]

I always love your reaction to Mariah Carey...frankly speaking,,,I used to not like her butterfly era...after music box and daydream ballad style...but now...butterfly makes mariah carey more extraordinary at vocal, skill and emotion...and your reaction makes me notice her mouth for words such as butterfly, fly....yes..she just keeps the air within...so gorgeous, fantastic and unbelivably amazing..thanks ...you are great for this explanation....

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much for this comment! It means a lot to me 🙏❤️

[@KarenAbdul]

she is a genius songwriter ,she is the best ,amazing perfection

[@alfredoaguilar4639]

She's got of music......angel voice..... Queen

[@krissy9128]

Excellent breakdown of the performance! This and the SNL performance are my favorite, even with the rasp.She always had a rasp it just became more prominent in '97 due to over working+ further growth of the nodules. It gives her voice character, I like it. Please do "Vanishing" and "All In Your mind" from the MSG '93 concert. P.s. The entire concert was uploaded to KZbin by a fan who actually attended back in '93 but It was broken down into separate videos(individual songs) by other lamb channels.

[@jnewmark41]

Buon giorno! I am new here.... Glad to find you. Mariah modifies her vowels so uniquely and has phenomenal vocal stamina... must singers would let the instrumentation and background singers do all the work but Mariah uses perfectly timed and placed runs and risks ruining everything if she doesn't get it exactly right LIVE. I just can't with her ear, courage and choices! Mariah Carey's throat is truly blessed, but her brain is what really sets her apart. You have great taste...

[@rogeriocavalcanticosta9300]

I love your Mariah's reactions! I learn so much and feel even more happy for being a LAMB. Always here, keep going, please! Thank you! #Lamb4Life

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much I’m so happy you find them useful and instructive! 🙏😊

[@nicolasb.9778]

Yes to that ! Definetly lamb approved ! 😁

[@meriahmendoza3444]

love love love this reaction!! You know your a true fan when you start to mimic Mimi's hand movements, haha i love it!!

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Hahaha! Yes 🙋‍♂️

[@Andrea-cp8ng]

One of my favourites live performances. Love, love, love the vulnerability that you get from the very beginning of the song. Thanks for the great reaction.

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much I’m happy you like it! 😊🙏

[@loinbokangri8724]

The first professional vocal coach / musician who paid attention to her real live singing facial features: squeezing face, eyelids and catching breaths ❤️💐

[@loinbokangri8724]

And listening to her dry studio acapella and those harmonies is like constant ecstasy

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much! Yes I try to give as many insights as possible 😊🙏 I’m glad you liked it

[@MusiCisLife1982]

Great vocal analysis from a legit vocal coach... Good job!

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much!! 🙏❤️

[@TV-el6uj]

You are very gifted in language and expression and I have not even heard you sing very much. So far this is my favorite reaction video

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much, this means a lot to me! You can listen to my original music too if you want 😊 look up perfect mark in all the streaming platforms or my other channel here on KZbin, “perfect mark music”

[@honestperson3042]

Can you react and analyze Mariah Carey Vanishing MSG 93 ? Uploaded a month ago, I don't know if you've already seen the whole concert, it's out of this world

[@musicboxerathankyoufor100s2]

Anything from my concert is exceptional daaahling 🥰

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

I saw it, it’s really incredible!!!

[@rubi3298]

@@musicboxerathankyoufor100s2 yes

[@honestperson3042]

@@LetsTalkAboutSinging Please analyze Vanishing MSG 93 ... I am curious to hear your analysis. Comunque ti scrivo in inglese poiché gli altri possano capire ma sono il tuo amico abruzzese... Non so se ti ricordi ☺️

[@mcfanrobinhood]

Great analysis, the reason I think she shapes her mouth different is to ensure she saves enough breath for the next lines. There is a vocal exercise I used to do is to control how much breath you use and the excercize is to make a szzszzzz sound and try to hold it for 1 min. I think it's the same thing she is doing her to ensure she has enough breath and don't spend too much

[@LiliElena]

My favorite singer of all time too

[@levantineking98]

Loved this reaction and analysis. Great video once again!

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏❤️

[@lanceywn3772]

Amazing analyzation of this performance.. well done!!! One of my favorite emotional performances by my Queen!!!

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏😊

[@Fan-vv8wb]

I think she didn’t want to overpower the microphone with her unmatched resonance she does this a lot even now when she’s releasing her resonance so the mic doesn’t get over powered

[@alfredoaguilar4639]

Since I heard Mariah singing, I say she’s got of music.... Omg

[@MrTheLionKing1986]

Another great reaction. Loved it!!! :))) Going forward, you could pick a more recent performance to see how her voice has changed/matured :) Bravo, anyways :) Great frigging job, as usual :D

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much!!! I will for sure. For now I did the most recent “we belong together” and “oh Santa”

[@ahmeddamdami5569]

Thank you so much for such a great and insightful analysis on the creativity and musicality of this performance; You really crushed it

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏❤️😊

[@azkbyzk]

Her voice is unique and her singing voice is iconic

[@Fan-vv8wb]

Can you react to her 2018 performance of my all in Singapore or her private performance 2013 jimmy fallon

[@astrompowers3455]

This song is extremely difficult to sing (well, obviously I can't) but even painful to hear (wich I imagine is the purpose in the 1st place). I love it and is one of my fav songs from Mariah, so, we can analize this for hours and hours because is so complex and rich. I know that she is not as famous and probably wont generate the views of Mariah (who is my fav singer ever) but I would love to watch your analysis of Monica Naranjo's "Desátame", that song is a true masterpiece and the vocals are in-sa-ne. ¡Saludos!

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

I’ve actually heard of Monica Naranjo from a Mexican friend! I don’t exclude doing an analysis of her as well 😊

[@astrompowers3455]

@@LetsTalkAboutSinging yes, she is an spanish singer but she launched her career here in México in the 90's and her voice is incredible (after that era she begins to make weird choices, but that's another story). Her mom was the made of Salvador Dali and he predicted her future when she was just a child: she will be a star. By the way, Mariah looking at the back singer, that was shade, it was such an "stop singing my part now baby" moment, and I love it!!!

[@marcomarquesmaia]

React to vision of love live at madison square garden 1995. Thanks

[@Fan-vv8wb]

1997 was still her prime it’s 1990-2005 and 2003 is her peak in her prime. She intentionally sang they way she did in 1997 so she didn’t go sharp like she did in a few of her 1996 performances so went back to a chesty mix instead of a heady mix in some performances

[@lushpuppies9753]

I can't believe someone is as passionate about this sing as I am. U r beautiful

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@rogelioserilo2682]

hi there, Marco...!!! i'm mightly glad to come across your reaction to Mariah Carey... i grew up hearing her music most of the time but i was biased over another diva with a different singing style... i'm in my senior years now, and I am so glad to 'understand' the Mariah I had not appreciated as much before... * Just like other singers who have been influenced or inspired by Mariah and other unforgettable legends, there is a group of soloists in the Philippines who have collaborated to perform ONE SWEET DAY... I really loved this iconic song and to make a cover of it is, shall I say, risky due to millions of fans who expect nothing lesser than what Mariah & Boyz II Men did in this song... this new artists are indeed brave and I was not prepared that a Filipino group could do justice to the song after 3(?) decades... The group's name is BUDAKHEL Featuring KATRINA VELARDE who sang Mariah's part... BUDAKHEL is an acronym from their first names -- BUgoy Drilon, DArren Ong, KHEL (short for Michael) Pangilinan... * COULD YOU PLS. REACT TO THEIR COVER -- ONE SWEET DAY... Thanks !!! *

[@ismaelm.mbaangue9147]

Thank you so much for react to this, This women got the best voice that i've ever heard🙏❤

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

My pleasure!

[@ThatsTheWayItGoes]

Chiiiiile that was an analysis for sure. My head is spinning from all your commentary chile.

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

I hope it’s a good spinning 😅

[@nadjibmalek4288]

The look she gave was because the woman in the background was being a bit too loud then the rest of the singers that's why ,she was like :try me 🤣🤣🤣

[@eltonsouzasantos4875]

The Best 👑

[@matthewrugel9241]

You should do a live Brandy performance! Her New Years eve performance was incredible!

[@cr3413]

Her prime is 1990-1998. Gorgeous musicality and her agility was insane in this era

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

I absolutely agree! 🙌

[@winterishere5466]

1998 is not her prime. The rasp that started in 1996 had completely settled at the top of her voice by 1998. Her agility was still there but her range was less accessible and her voice was consistently fatigued.

[@cr3413]

Rasp is not inherently a negative and it added to the tonal and dynamic variation she already possesses, IMO. Not every year is going to be Daydream Era perfection - 1993 had a ton of inconsistency with nodule issues as well. Despite having less ease, she was still in her peak and gained agility

[@Fan-vv8wb]

Her prime is 1990-2005

[@winterishere5466]

​@@cr3413 Rasp appearing in a voice that is naturally clear is a negative especially when it's coupled with fatigue and the voice suddenly being lower. Those are signs that a) the nodules were inflamed and b) her voice was feeling the effects of years of overuse + stress. Mariah was always inconsistent because of the nodules but let's not act like her voice wasn't in a better condition in 1993 versus 1998. I don't get the logic here but each to their own.

[@SzTz100]

Wow, brilliant analysis, you're a pro. I didn't appreciate this song until I saw the Gigi De Lana version.

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much!!

[@Miguelperry411]

I remember hearing that she was angry that they didn't turn off the air conditioner. The mean stare was for David Letterman who was sitting off the left at his desk.

[@MrEricrockinout]

I've not heard that about the air conditioner in this instance! It makes sense... Aretha told her that AC ruined vocal cords

[@musicboxerathankyoufor100s2]

Please can u react to mariah carey emotions Worcester 1993?🥺

[@onlycanbeoneofme]

her voice wasnt healthy in 1997? -nnnope not true. did it develop rasp?yeah- was she tired b and under stress? yeah - did these cause her voice to be 'unhealthy' no. there is no damage from 1996-1997 her nodules flared up because of her life at the time. but her voice was not unhealthy in 1997 at all

[@winterishere5466]

The rasp is indicative of damage. But if we're being honest, her voice was always damaged. Her vocal damage started to become more noticeable in 96/97.

[@rosemont2283]

Exactly thank you there’s someone out there who thinks the same as I do.

[@rosemont2283]

@@winterishere5466 I would say during 1998.

[@rogeriocavalcanticosta9300]

🖤

[@tider2298]

Hi my friend I just found your channel right now and I really enjoyed your reactions 👍 . I'm Brazilian 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 and I'm learning English this moment and I hope that I can learn more English with your reactions. She's fantastic singer and there's no answer to describe. I really recommend for you the greatest cover singer from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 called gabriel henrique. Gabriel henrique can sings never enough , run to you , I believe I can fly , Hero , I always love you , I have nothing , stone cold I'll be there and all by myself too. But first I'd like to see your reactions to gabriel henrique sings emotions , vision of love by Mariah Carey or all by myself . You can choose and I hope that you can enjoy it 👍 and good luck with your channel ☘☘☘

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much I’m definitely going to check it out 😊

[@kennavilanova2643]

👏👏❤️🇧🇷

[@joseantonioxavierpereiraxa9024]

Reagir ao Gabriel Enrique ele perfetc

[@jhongildorado8411]

Please react to Morissette Amon singing "I want to know what love is". I'm from the Philippines btw. I've just subscribed to your channel.

[@leocheng1899]

I think butterfly is probably one of the hardest song by Mariah Carey…….

[@baileykurlov5110]

I bet this guy have watched this a gazillion times prior to reacting. But ok, just enjoy her work and stop defending cause nobody’s mad at her performance. Thats a human singing live so its normal to sound like that especially if you use a lot of falsetto and head voice

[@marchferrer9279]

Where's the link of the Butterfly acapella version? 😊😁

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX_ZpaJqd76sY7M

[@marchferrer9279]

@@LetsTalkAboutSinging thank u coach.

[@MsArembi]

I think she doesn't open her mouth in the /ae/ sound because she wants to avoid vibrato here

[@alljustbullshit5664]

Please react to Raisa - Bahasa Kalbu (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jl7ZgGCDhceimJY She's one of the best Indonesian female singers at the moment...

[@wills6158]

Your voice is amazing too, please do cover this 😁

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

Thank you so much! I don’t know if I could ever attempt to cover this but I really appreciate your compliment! Check out my music and let me know what you think if you want 😊

[@unbekannt2898]

She was so nervous that she had not enough breath to sing this fearless..9:13 wtf? Sry I Love her, but talk how it is

[@lambchop3805]

SNL performance is superior

[@andreaalves2343]

agree ^^

[@robertotorres8976]

A very dificult song AND only her can sing

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

You talked wayyyy to much through this video. Wayyyy too much

[@crackhdwhitney893]

It’s a vocal analysis and review stupid. If you want to listen, then just watch the original performance. STFU!!!

[@jhongildorado8411]

Please react to Morissette Amon singing "I want to know what love is". I'm from the Philippines btw. I've just subscribed to your channel.

[@jhongildorado8411]

Please react to Morissette Amon singing "I want to know what love is". I'm from the Philippines btw. I've just subscribed to your channel.

[@crackhdwhitney893]

Can you stop promoting your local low end karaoke cover singer fave Morisette? This video is about Mariah. Nobody is interested to watch a cheap unknown karaoke singer from a poor country.

[@jhongildorado8411]

@@crackhdwhitney893 I'll only stop if you stop calling Whitney a crackhead.

[@crackhdwhitney893]

@@jhongildorado8411 LOL. Stop be a cheap fan of karaoke cover singers from poor 3rd world countries.

[@jhongildorado8411]

@@crackhdwhitney893 Stop being black.

[@LetsTalkAboutSinging]

@@crackhdwhitney893 @John Gil Dorado this comment exchange is so wrong on so many levels I don’t even know where to start. I almost deleted all of your comments, because honestly they made me feel ashamed, but I thought I could use them to rewrite this in a positive way instead. One thing I will tell the both of you is that I don’t tolerate hateful/racist/discriminatory comments on my channel, a channel that is supposed to be about music, an art that it’s about communication, beauty, and unity, the opposite of what your comments are. Crackhd Whitney, you’re free to choose the name you want, I found it weird if you love Mariah, since Mariah loved Whitney, but still, it’s your choice. Loving Mariah doesn’t mean hating on other singers, and anyone can ask me to react to anything they want without being insulted, ESPECIALLY in a discriminatory way towards the country that they’re from. The fact that you talk about the Philippines in those terms is honestly despicable, and it shows how little you know about that country, or other countries in general, especially third world countries. I don’t know where you’re from, but I suggest you to maybe read more about it, or check some videos about how amazing third world countries can be, and how shitty first world country can also be. Mariah’s music and message is all about unity and anti racism, you’re both really not making her proud with these comments. Same thing with you @John Gil Dorado, I’m sorry you were insulted, and I understand you felt attacked but “Stop being black” is really an unacceptable comment, you can’t fight discrimination with more discrimination, does it make sense? Also Mariah is black! So please, both of you do better, I’m writing this with the best of intentions, I would love if you could reply to my comment in a nice way, or even apologize to each other, otherwise I’ll just end this conversation, and if I read one more discriminatory comment I’ll delete everything. This channel is about positive vibes only. Thank you both for following me and liking my channel, I don’t take this for granted, but I just can’t accept to read those things under my video, I hope you understand. Peace and love to both ☮️❤️