Vocal Coach Reacts to Kelly Clarkson “Piece by Piece” American Idol [Miki’s Singing Tips]

[@vyoma1998]

I just love Kelly! She's so raw and genuine and just so positive.

[@lindaharbison2050]

I love the way Kelly puts her all into every song she sings. She pours her heart into it. I have heard this song many times. In January through March of 2019, Kelly went on tour and sang this song every show. Her father passed away within the last year and she had a hard time singing this song then. Please watch Kelly on March 30th singing this song. It was very special! Thanks for reacting to this song!

[@lesliemiller4896]

Linda Harbison i was there for the March 30 date and you're so right. I cried lmao Hers is hands down the best concert I've ever been to!

[@arthurmahon1692]

It's is difficult to listen to the song and connect to it with the start and stop playing of the song. I love Kelly Clarkson. She has an amazing voice with incredible range.I would suggest playing more of the video before stopping it and making your comments which are very good.

[@ketchupmoney647]

I am very impressed with your analysis of Kelly Clarkson's Piece by Piece performance on American Idol. You articulated it's profound emotional content perfectly. I can't remember a more emotional performance. Tara Simon reacted to it and proved not only is she NOT a vocal coach but she's a fool as well. Thank you for your professional assessment of an iconic vocal performance.

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Rick Campbell thank you for watching and your kind comment. Her performance truly is one for the record books-the way she connected to everyone lucky enough to be in that room, and now all of us lucky enough to have the technology to relive it. She’s truly a great artist and not just a powerful and skilled singer.

[@nasskc896]

I second on tara simon, it pissed me off.

[@ducluongdo8012]

@@nasskc896 after watching her video. I subbed to unsubbed

[@BW-lb3vd]

@@nasskc896 Dont piss on tara,she does over analize,but eh thats just tara.Watch Rebeca,or beth.You know who they are.

[@Andy-roid]

@M 40 I believe you misunderstood. She was talking about the karaoke version of the song. It has the piano breaks in the exact same places where Kelly stopped. She never questioned the live performance.

[@TexasMagnolia]

The breathing...she was due any day with her second child.

[@Kim-ss5bb]

Plus she was emotional

[@SJ47668]

Poor Keith urban. If I’m not mistaken, this was weeks after his father died - who had alcohol issues, so obviously not a perfect childhood for him. And yes, I think he’s thinking of his own dad, his own kids, and feeling for Kelly too. Kelly’s emotion gets me, but I hate to see men cry - not because it’s weakness, but because they are raised not to, so when they do, they are really feeling bad.

[@lisalotwin3154]

SJ47668 I love to see a man who is strong enough to show his emotions. It makes him more complete, I feel.

[@brendarobinson2154]

When Keith Urban cries we all cry. I don't think he's weak it's sensitivity, not weakness.

[@jacquelineleubin5004]

@@lisalotwin3154 So true!

[@marcanthonyreal4462]

On "The Kelly Clarkson Show" the other day Keegan Michael-Key told her it was one of the "Greatest Moments In Television"--AND IT WAS! (So was your review!)

[@marcanthonyreal4462]

I absolutely adore your critique of this great performance! Like Kelly Clarkson did, YOU NAILED IT!!

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Marc Anthony Real aw thank you! 🙏🏻😊

[@mrqs1549]

I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this performance.

[@CrankyPantss]

This wasn’t the debut of that song. It was a track on one of her albums. For this performance, she slowed it and stripped it down…the “unplugged” version of it. This was an incredible performance, especially for those of us who already knew the other version, and knew how fun and bubbly Kelly always is. For her to show this much pain was unexpected and broke our hearts.

[@nasskc896]

After years of singing this...kelly still breaks on this song everytime. Kelly is always full on on any songs...thats y i love her...she sucks u in on the emotion of every songs she sings.

[@jackjosefowicz2975]

Miki, your reaction and assessment of this song by Kelly Clarkson was insightful in so many ways; technically, emotionally, tonally, and so many nuances you noticed and shared with your audience. I normally listen to classical music and just recently discovered Kelly Clarkson. I became an instant fan and one of things that you mentioned that she always imbues her songs with is emotional connection with the listener. You explained some of how she does this, and whether Kelly is singing a song in big full high voice or whispering, her emotion and beauty of the sound of her voice always comes through. No matter what she sings, it sounds as though they were written for her. She is truly one of the greatest singers of all time and you explain so skillfully and clearly the magic in singing that connects with the listener. You are a great coach indeed!

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

My favorite part is the cheers of the crowd encouraging Kelly when she's breaking, saying "We understand and we love you."

[@nasskc896]

I love your comments on the performance...really on point! Tq, kelly clarkson is THE AMERICAN SWEETHEART. im still crying after years watching this

[@joyceconrad6308]

Please I have watched so many of these videos. IBROKE watching in this! My thoughts on this and watching you, you broke into this too many times. The whole jester is everyone wstching you and your feelings..please watch more .. thanks for your comments..

[@applepiebetty]

I think it is important to note they were all going through their pains, as do we. Keith's dad did die recently. They all try to hide their deepest pains that this song allows you to hear it in words. I think that Kelly is so real and kind that it makes one so sad for what she had gone through, and the fact those pains never go away.

[@nasskc896]

Kelly is among the few celebrity that never act like a celebrity...she is so down to earth and super normal but her talent is not normal out of this world.

[@thenovelme]

I’ve watched that video a hundred times or more... In this video, I think we see an artist at the full extent of their powers... voice, writing, execution, and everything. It is perfect. As far as J-Lo... I imagine that is the face she had to wear when she was on the block and had to be strong even when she wanted to break down. And Keith.... this song, and how he reacts, reminds me of when I heard Tonight, I Wanna Cry by him.... the piano, the voice, the purity of emotion... it’s all the same, and he feels it.

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Nice observations! I'm gonna check out that Keith Urban song. Thanks!

[@thenovelme]

@@MichalTowberVocalCoaching I've been thinking about this and other vocal coaches that I have seen on here. I have an idea about changing the format of videos like this. Would you be interested in hearing it?

[@shercahn]

Keith's father had passed away shortly before this performance (in December) and he had a great relationship with his father.

[@jofoster1596]

Yes Tonight I Wanna Cry has a similarly touching emotion within it.

[@ShoujoJ]

LOVED this reaction! Spot on! Thank you Michal

[@markschmitz3028]

Your student did great. Has to be hard to not only sing Kelly but that song and version. She should be proud.

[@elidavid7620]

I genuinely loved your reaction, and truly appreciate telling us the importance of connecting to the audience.

[@macygrace2978]

Your voice is so soothing I completely agree with all your points! Kelly herself has said it’s more important to connect with the song vs being technically perfect Of course you want to do both but if you have to pick one...

[@iowanakukkun6613]

I love Kelly Clarkson she's the best!!

[@so.cal.dolphins]

The reason why Kelly connect to this song is because she wrote this song because her father wanted to reconnect in her life and now where she at and married with her baby Rose. That's why it was so emotional for Kelly.

[@carybiem4554]

It's also super hard to sing big when you are so heavily pregnant, you only have I think, 30 percent of your lung space so hard to get the breath you need. Just from experience!

[@kristin_Robin2311]

I love your reaction!! Not many vocal coaches react to Kelly :( she is soo good!! She can belt out ABCs and it would be amazing! Haha Thank you for this!! I love what you had to say!! ♥️

[@dramac333]

I heard at the time of this performance that Keith Urban's father had died just a few weeks before, causing a double reaction for him.

[@atx1459]

Loved your breakdown of this song!

[@danielmitchell5184]

"Piece by Piece" hits Kelly hard because it tells the story of a father leaving his child when very young, an experience that was real for her growing up. Clarkson's parents divorced when she was a kid, and from there, her relationship with her father became strained. There was so much raw emotion in this performance, that it made everyone cry. I still break down crying when I hear this song or see this performance because I can relate to what she went through. Kelly was also VERY pregnant with her second kid so of course her hormones and emotions were on overdrive.

[@holynicoley]

I loved this dissection of this performance... LOVED

[@TheChristianNomad]

Kelly has never had perfect technique. A part of her charm is her earthy, slightly unpolished voice. It adds a sense of honesty. Plus she uses her switch between her belt and soft head voice expertly.

[@donald1379]

love kelly...great reaction

[@monalisaganser5813]

I'm glad your channel is on here.

[@coreysheets8863]

Kelly clarkson is the coolest female on the planet!

[@tinydancer7343]

Gili’s song was beautiful! That second half especially! Great job.

[@sethshiro3487]

Please react to Kelly Clarkson's cover of I Know You Wont from Carrie Underwood.

[@donnalarson7818]

Seth you have great taste and passion for kelly it seems I dont even know Carrie's version of I know you won't. But KC singing this is perfect. Even in the bad feed i saw. A KC type song done PERFECTLY PERFECT. I know my KC. 10 concerts. All TV performances. ALL any KC. BBMA 2018 must see. Best MASH EVER. I could go on and on. But you get it I'm a real KC fan . And she's the real deal. All aspects.

[@SickGirlRocks]

I appreciate the way that you break down your thought process because there are a lot of videos that people watch where just like what you said they’re looking for that emotional connection and the vocal coach is completely not in tune with the emotional performance at all like they are soulless and emotionless. I think that people get angry at that because they want the vocal coach tune into and comment on the emotion behind the performance.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Like Kellie Pickler singing I Wonder. She, et al wrote about her abandonment. 😭 This year is 30 years since passing of Conor Clapton. 😭 His father Eric Clapton has a hard time singing Tears in Heaven, a song he started writing and Will Jennings finished 30 years ago, picked up for the movie Rush. 😭

[@sherriwashere3864]

Great reaction. You are very observant and spot on!

[@paulorodrigocs]

Beautiful reaction, congrats.

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Paulo Rodrigo thank you so much 😊

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Paulo Rodrigo thank you so much 😊

[@sixgun1349]

Think about it. That had to be the hardest place in the world for Kelly to sing that song. It's where she started out. Where she became famous. It's what made her dad want her again. He never even would have tried to see her again if it had not been for the venue she is singing at now. It was the most absolute vulnerable place that she could have sang that song from.

[@donnalarson7818]

Great to know what i know. Talented HEARTFUL . AND a great example of whats really missing in words n music these days. Raw pure plain talent.

[@stacysepinwall4926]

great breakdown of the song!

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Stacy Sepinwall thank you ❤️

[@louierivera7512]

Excellent Michal, you nailed it!

[@alyssadobbs343]

I love this sweet girl. I bet Reba is so proud of her

[@rubimoongaming]

Man this song is one I would most like to see a Genius video or at least a break down of the lyrics for. It's so personal and so moving and it's very rare to hear songs that are so open and so vulnerable like that. Every once in awhile people like Billie Eilish or even Ariana Grande will break out emotional songs, but this one seems to be even more personal. Reminds me of the Purple Rain performance from Prince.

[@monalisaganser5813]

Your student did an awesome job!

[@KtownMichael]

Some other vocal things you may want to discuss: My female vocalist friends have mentioned how much more difficult it is to breath while being pregnant. Being able to expand the diaphragm when a baby is pushing up against it must be difficult. Also, something that I have always struggled with and that relates to this video is prevention and treatment when sick. Kelly Clarkson had to be hospitalized during both her pregnancies due to hyperemesis gravidarum (excessive vomiting during pregnancy). Obviously I have never been pregnant, however if I am ever "sick" even once while having the flu (or other self inflicted causes), I lose my voice for several days. Often the top of my range for as long as a week. Despite some noticeable roughness to her voice, I am impressed at how she has a voice at all. Thank you for your videos. They are very well done.

[@anitamunoz7299]

So sad so beautiful

[@dancers10]

It’s so beautiful!

[@john-ic7vg]

Im a guitarist so I am familiar with the technical aspects of music but a singer I am not. That being said I believe she caught the very essence of what music is. The ability to convey. your thoughts and once in a while bare your soul for all to see. She did just when she started to cry. She was actually reliving that experience. I do not think for one moment she was concerned about when she should breath or cared one bit about her vocal range, nor do I think she was thinking of the audience. That is indeed a rare experience. I occasionally have seen people who are not technically proficient in their various form of musical expression, nor are they schooled in the art. But when I heard them express themselves, it hit me in the chest like a brick. I shouldn't say occasionally. It was a total of there times. Im sure there are more out there. Some songs should not be technically analyzed and just close you eyes and listen. This is one.

[@cricketpitts3744]

This song hit me really hard makes me think of my father😢

[@ruffianwon]

This isn't a reaction video if you have seen it first. This is a critique

True! That happens with Adele too, and i compare both and think they are very similar in personality as both are funny, sympathetic, authentic, etc. i love both. I liked your video. Congrets😘

[@Karinab1972]

OMG. How Can you watch this and not Crying 😭

[@keetahbrough]

she's breaking down reaction piece by piece..lol. that destroys the flow of emotion. So we didn't get to see her react.. we saw her analyze other people reacting lol

[@zerefwill2433]

Reminds me of Christina Aguilera's performance of Oh mother on MTV

[@sinistersquid5161]

One thing about reacting to a performance that is emotional is letting it play to the and then reacting. Stoping makes it lose the emotional element. We don't want you to critic it. We want your reaction to the performance. we don't want you to watch it beforehand. we want to see an honest reaction to an emotional performance. Not a song lesson. Just something to think about.

[@OnlyGleeLover]

To be fair she is a vocal coach and many vocal coach youtubers do the same cause its like a mini lesson and i get looking for that reaction but for many vocal coaches on youtube it is actually a lesson and for a lot of people watching the video it does serve as a vocal lesson. Just something to think about

[@noneyabusiness9441]

Try watching the entire video without stopping until the end.

[@dno01120]

Great song

[@popland1977]

Very candid, emotive analysis. Do you ever take requests?

[@christinaalgate4899]

I think she's talking about her husband being there. She's talking about her kids.

[@sarahdixon1943]

Her dad only cared when she had cash ... Her husband loved her before money and after .. Her dad is a money grubber..

[@CTyankee71]

She starts by singing about how her father abandoned her when she was six yrs old, leaving her on the floor with the broken things, with missing pieces in her heart/soul. Then it talks about how her husbands loves her, picking up all the broken pieces and restoring her faith in men and fathers. Then it finishes with how her own daughter will never have to doubt her self worth, because Kelly and her husband love her and will never abandon her. "I fell far from that tree" - she is breaking the cycle, and will be nothing like her own father.

[@reneezemlock7880]

Another great live performance where you can see the emotion is Demi Lovato's "Sober"

[@alexyscervantes6699]

Renee Zemlock have you seen her live performance of her song father? That one always breaks my heart when I watch it.

[@reneezemlock7880]

@@alexyscervantes6699 I have! I tell people ALL the time to watch that video, especially people that claim Demi can't sing.

[@donnamentrasti2695]

Very impressive reaction to this incredible video and artist. I just subscribed to your channel and was a bit surprised looking through the library on your channel that there wasn't one on who many consider the GOAT, the master at lyric interpretation and not just vocal calisthenics: Barbra Streisand. Would love to see one...perhaps this one to start? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIXXhqVpbKtnaLM FunFact, Barbra is Kelly's idol and they share the same birthday and lucky number. Hope this will be the first of many.

[@P.M.P.181]

Enough!enough! 😭😭😭😭 i deliberately don't watch this performance because it wrecks me. I actually appreciate you stopping the video so often, it helped me get through your review ✌

[@finicanmwa5841]

I'm not mad about how you react on your channel. Just want to put this here because I read quite a few comments that were telling you how to react on your channel.

[@lisalotwin3154]

I like how you describe her artistry. Did you include the fact that she was so very pregnant as well? That might have something to do with her breathing breaks.

[@EricOnYouTube]

And the piano player was a great partner.

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

She was pregnant and was ready to deliver at any time.

[@jpatherton2415]

Your constant pauses, coupled with your detached and unemotional analysis, has sucked all of the purity from this once magical performance.

[@siapolicia1530]

Kelly is a force! Please reacto to Sia live from david letterman - Soon We'll Be Found!

[@tnae]

Again, why are you watching these videos before you react to them? Or am I still misunderstanding?

[@jackkoch9974]

If you dont know anything about the song, how do you know it's emotional. You heard the song already.

[@eileenbaran7040]

Keith Urban thinking of his little girls and wondering how a father abandons his child/children

[@cerisewilson4088]

I think JLo was trying not to cry because she didn’t want to ruin her makeup.

[@mamymimma]

So touching! I know you couldn't react to singers who aren't famous in the Usa, because your followers might be uninterested... But if you are curious to listen to an Italian artist who also had a very difficult relationship with her father, Mia Martini sang about it in Padre Davvero - she suffered a lot in her life, for many reasons, especially because of cruel people who said she brought bad luck

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Mamy Mimma thank you for your recommendation, I will check her out!

[@cainbutcher9950]

Please react to her more. And also Miley cyrus.

[@Teresia12]

She is also very, very pregnant. Makes a difference in how you can breathe. This is her story. She wrote this. P.S. Your laughter is inappropriate.

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

Some people use laughter as a release of nervous energy.

[@Teresia12]

@@JeshuaSquirrel And some people are just cold.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

Watching a video without people of feeling - very odd... She is everything most are not. I want to hear you, vocal coach - and sit there with my popcorn and evaluate you... Where can I find you? What have you done?

Amazing reviews if you're interested there's 2 new performances Elaine Duran- put your head on my shoulders kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ3Sg2uMZ72hbdE Morissette- Shine on the wishbus kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJqunYmcp6tqb8U please analyze

[@sallybowers7231]

Music is about emotions..not so much tone quality..look up Joe cocker and poverotti...you are so beatiful to me..

[@vinmanuel]

REACT PROMISES BY AGNEZ MO ❤️❤️❤️

[@christinesanchez2141]

Michal I admire your intelligence but we don't care of her outfit I understand you not use to react but advice slow dont talk soooooo much please all this could be said after the performance we almost had to go somewhere else to hear the song. I would do what you use to do. Please.

[@beverlyastorga6825]

She is very pregnant with her second baby.

[@shilohivy4590]

Devastating performance

[@kimberlylustig3617]

You talked to much . You should play more of the song and then add comments. Just my opinion. Don't mean know harm . It like doing that it takes away from the song . Best wishes .

[@christineduvall3139]

You are so cold

[@DanDaMan92790]

U should really explain the emotional aspect to signing to Georgina, "The Honest Vocal Coach" who's all about technique and not so much emotion lol

[@anitafoster4638]

You kept talking n pausing the video that I can't capture the emotion n song... YOU talk to much n show to little of the song

[@xanderminjares8511]

The judges are giver her a standing ovation, they all get up for her...... Duh!!!... Did u really need to comment on that?? Yeah, not a reaction video... pauses... and just trying to explain life and her singing.... just react to her singing... didn’t need a lesson on life and human emotions.

[@angelalambert6325]

You should let others listen first before saying what you believe. Let everyone see the video for themselves and hear it for themselves.

[@rreasons64]

YOU are losing the emotion of this song by talking too much....

[@victorbradshaw9624]

Rumor has it that you are not a true vocal coach till you review Dimash start with SOS

[@Raplover-el4on]

Okay this is supposed to be your reaction not a play by play. Really not sure how you felt because you couldn't stop talking.

[@suemontague3151]

🤔 I hardly think Kelly Clarkson needs to be critiqued by you lol

[@jimdumolt5333]

Please do not do anymore reaction videos. You talk and interrupt the video to much. The song was her life story faith in men of when her father left her at the age of six. She lost all faith in men until her husband came along. Who by the way is Reba McIntire's son.

[@DarkSkies72]

Pausing the video is disrespectful to us as viewers, this will be the last video of yours I watch. Save your critique for the end. Seriously, if you were such a great vocalist you wouldn’t be making KZbin videos.

[@pbentsonable]

KZbinrs have to pause every so often cause of copyright issues. KZbin will remove her video or disable her channel if she doesn’t pause.