ONE OF THE BEST VOICES EVER? | O Holy Night - David Phelps (Reaction & Vocal Analysis)

[@willowbee63]

Hands down best version of O Holy Night!! 🙌 great reaction!!

[@WriterJanine]

Great analysis. This rendition of O Holy Night is truly special. My favorite for sure.

[@jag03ljg]

You'll enjoy the rabbit hole that is David Phelps.

[@ASyler]

Welcome to David Phelps! Great reaction. Hope you do more of him, he is a true vocal master. There's so many great performances of his that are just incredible. No More Night, The Dream, We Shall Behold Him, Let Freedom Ring (with GVB), I Have Nothing... enjoy!

[@terrisalser7721]

Let Freedom Ring live at Carnegie Hall is one of my favorites

[@mikeleenlaurent9691]

Welcome to David Phelps! He is one of the top 5 tenors in the world. Anything DP is amazing. I have been a fan for many many many years ❤

[@naomipickett285]

Great reaction video. David Phelps is the G.O.A.T. I heard you mention, "He sounds like a baritone." I have read many articles stating, "Vocal coaches have confirmed he has the vocal chords of a baritone." This is the reason why his belted notes are so full, powerful & resonant. Absolutely brilliant man, yet so humble. He did a cover of Whitneys song, "I have nothing." He puts his own little spin on the cover, and it's truly a masterpiece. I have read many articles that state, "David phelps was Whitneys favorite tenor." He is one of the best.

[@kathleenmolle3336]

Welcome to the phantastic world of David Phelps. He is amazing and truly authentic human being.Shalom Shalom!

[@JanAlexander-n6z]

I saw David in concert recently. At 55 he is still going strong! Love your vocal analysis!😊

[@danapratola]

The pianist was Anthony Burger, who passed away several years ago. Yes, David's anointing is serious.

[@jfree336]

Great reaction, loved your reaction when he hit that money note towards the end! David studied voice at Baylor University, his teachers tried to dissuade him from pursing gospel music and a more classical or opera career path.

[@rmessy26]

You've just been introduced to the greatest male vocalist in the world! This is the best rendition of Oh Holy Night by far. He felt every word he was singing. Perfection. 👌

[@AZH57]

The pianist is Anthony Burger who, unfortunately, passed away at the very young age of 44 years old when suffered a massive heart attack after a performance with the Gaither Vocal Band on one of their cruises in 2006. Interestingly, he was severely burned as a child and his parents were told he may never use his hands!! If you enjoyed his playing here, you should look up his video when he played the Hallelujah chorus at a Gaither Vocal Band performance in Australia. David used to be with the Gaither Vocal Band, but as a solo artist is a multi-genre artist, writes songs, sings quite a few opera arias in his concerts--Nessun Dorma, O Mio Babino Caro, Una Furtiva Lagrima, etc., as well as Southern Gospel, contemporary Christian, blue grass, has covers for Bridge Over Troubled Water, You're the Voice, I've Got Nothing, etc. There seems to be no end to his talent. I've seen him in person 3 times, and it is an electric experience, and in talking with him, he is as down to earth and friendly as can be. Another of his songs to react to is We Shall Behold Him, which was part of a live performance on his own property in a large that he has converted into a concert venue. He has 2 or 3 gatherings there every year called Barn Bashes. His other Christmas songs are second to none!

[@tracydecker-hn4sf]

I have Nothing is from 3 years ago. Released this year is Somewhere from West Side Story. He also has several outstanding opera songs. Thank you❤. And welcome to David Phelps.

[@crystalsinger27]

You need to check out, "I Have Nothing", "°°The End of the Beginning", and "Nessun Dorma!"

[@sandrastorer5628]

This can certainly be called total mastery of your instrument! Both gentlemen! Sadly, Anthony passed away a few years ago. Our loss for sure!

[@virgilhays5118]

I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction and comments regarding David. He was classically trained at Baylor University in Waco Texas. Several others have already mentioned multiple other songs to consider, all of which I agree with. I look forward to you reacting to more of his work.

[@kimberlygarwood-jl5om]

David is anointed by God. He uses his talent to praise our Lord. You need to react to No More Night and Let Freedom Ring.

[@GraceLatour-z2c]

That was 25 years ago and he just gets better and better

[@Pilot545]

When you said this is one of the best renditions you’ve heard…and you hadn’t even gotten to the good parts…I KNEW I was in for an amazing reaction! Haha. Loved it! 🤙🏼 PLENTY of David Phelps’s content to react to! Just follow the comments here and you can’t go wrong! Merry Christmas!

[@shayvogler]

Welcome to, what we David Phelps fans call, The Green Sweater David Christmas!!!!

[@Scsibut]

Great reaction to David Phelps I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend David Phelps version of Whitney Houston's I have nothing from about 3 years ago

[@justinsopay701]

Other songs I suggest by Him are No More Night, Fall On Your Knees, I Have Nothing, Nessun Dorma, the star-spangled banner and O Mio Babbino Caro

[@joannajohnson8210]

David is an incredible talent and was part of the Gaither Gospel group. They attracted top-notch singers, all of whom are worth looking at. As this is one of the best renditions of this Christmas hymn, his fellow Gaither singer, Mark Lowry does the best rendition of "Mary Did You Know" with the a capella group Voctave. Mark is the author of the lyrics, with the music composed by another Gaither singer Buddy Greene. In this video, Mark (who also has some comedy videos) is sitting down because he has multiple sclerosis and his legs dont always work well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5K1oZiDiZanoLMsi=rHp8YII-6bBbe2eo

[@suevillarreal9315]

Yes, David is classically trained and still performs some opera selections (Nessum Dorma, Una Furtiva Lagrima, O Mio Babino Caro...) but he likes performing and arranging most genres. The distinctive arrangement here is the key change for the second verse. This change puts his final note up to a C#5! I've seen a 'comparison video' of several great performer (including Pavoratti) and David is at the end. He did a series with New York Vocal Coaching covering and discussing several vocal techniques. You would truly enjoy checking out more of David Phelps. There are some other great suggestions in the other comments!

[@amr21106]

Loved your reaction. I suggest David's cover of Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing" released a few years ago. Also Let Freedom Ring is also one of David's best when he sings with a group (and the harmonies!)

[@azjim2946]

Great analysis. I can suggest a few more of my favorites from David Phelps. While he is mostly on the Gospel circuit, he did do what is considered the difficult “Whitney Houston Song” entitled "I Have Nothing" here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmbFZGx8Yp5na5o For other religious/Gospel songs, I would suggest the following: No More Night (live): kzbin.info/www/bejne/apqzepxtqNqhe7c The End of the Beginning (live at Carnegie Hall): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqPLhJ2Gap5rbqc He is accompanied with his (then) fourteen year-old daughter, Maggie, in performing Angus Dei (Lamb of God) live here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXrVmXR4nJWEnbM He is again accompanied then seventeen year-old daughter, Maggie, in a play-in-a-song (live) called “Water”. It is the story in John’s Gospel, chapter 4, of the woman at the well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYHGmGCJd9iCpLs All of these are incredibly amazing.

[@lucyjune]

Great reaction! You would like his version of Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing and Let Freedom Ring with the Gaither Vocal Band at Carnegie Hall.

[@csf7773]

Wonderful reaction! Please also react to some of the amazing Anthony Burger's piano performances: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYOuiJibgbqKotk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqeWoYKGZ6yega8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnbe3mIhqlnqq8 You will be equally amazed at Anthony Burger on the piano as you were at David Phelps with his voice!

[@AngieG-ville45]

David Phelps is amazing, but I prefer Josh Groban, his voice is so clear and pure.

[@davidscroggins7728]

Pause your pauses please. You're stopping greatness, to a fault. Lol. More please. David is the greatest male voice on earth