Opera Singer Reacts to Aaliyah Try Again | Jay Leno | Performance Analysis |

[@mathisbailey794]

There will never be another AALIYAH...it's so sad.

[@bajeboi]

This is why when other people try to sing an Aaliyah song or do her choreography it never comes off the same just shows her talent. That being said I'd be interested in seeing you react to her live ballad performances such as the One I gave my heart to or Journey to past live.

[@megaman3946]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 YESSSSS!!! Been saying this !!! Alot of these singers sing pre recorded vocals when babygirl was live 100%

[@Tylan0l]

Keep the Aaliyah reactions comin👏🏾🔥

[@franckthibault2521]

She was soooo talented, changing things & would of made more drastic change to music & style... RIP. And on top of that, IMO, she's in the top 10 of all time beautiful woman!

[@jessicasopranonotes]

I agree Franck!

[@d.valenzuela3046]

Hi Jess! Omg SO happy u did an Aaliyah analysis. I, like you, was obsessed with her. Her voice was so different (at the time), so talented at such a young age. When u said nobody could tell u nothing about Jazmine, that’s how I felt about Aaliyah lol. Had every album, saw both her movies opening day. Was shocked & DEVASTATED at her passing. Happened a day before my bday. 😔 Such a beautiful, humble, sweet soul. Only 22. Imagine her catalog today had she lived. I know exactly what u mean about singing & dancing. Tried it. Yeah no. Lol. I remember reading how Beyonce’s parents had her jog & sing at the same time when she was young so she could perform live on stage & dance. Obviously paid off for her. Anyway, great analysis as always! Have a wonderful day. 😊

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Hi D! SO happy to meet another Aaliyah fan! Even though her life was short-lived, I am grateful for all she did while she was making music. Hope you have a great rest of the weekend! ☺

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

@@jessicasopranonotes .....BABYGIRL....was the TOTAL PACKAGE.....LOOKS....TALENT....CHARISMA.....and NE YO.....described her IT FACTOR....he called it....PRETTY GIRL SWAG....for me she was the EPITOME of EVERYTHING you would want in a young performer....who performs like an VETERAN SEASONED PERFORMER...you can see that she has everything DOWN PAT....but she is NOT TRYING to BUCK....TWIST....and SWEAT OFF HER POLISHED LOOK...she is going to keep it BUTTERY...love her ...

[@cortezmiller1899]

Did you know Aaliyah would sing opera to warm up? This is coming from Daryl Simmons. And Micheal J Powell said Aaliyah sung in a powerful voice that was like Whitney Houston before she came out with debut album. He also said that he heard Aaliyah do things that public never heard her do. It was also said by Kidada Jones that Quincy Jones thought Aaliyah was Christina Aguilera when she sung to him over the phone. I think the soft singing was just her style to set herself apart from the others. She made the right choice to do that. Can you do a reaction on her Oscars performance?

[@devronl08]

Omg! Jess hey!! So, as someone who was in a song and dance troupe/show choir in high school, I can attest that it is not easy to sing and dance at the same time. And we had the luxury of being a group so we had breaks in singing depending on the part. To practice singing and dancing well together, our director would have us jog and sing through the park in my hometown. And it’s the second largest metro park, the first being Central Park in NYC. So yeah, it’s a lot harder than most people realize and Aaliyah did it so masterfully while making it look so effortless and easy. She was truly special and a true performer. I was one of the people who learned the choreo and would dance and sing right along with her whenever I could in my room or when I was home alone 😂

[@PreciousPaige]

I miss you Baby Girl 🥹😭💔 thank you for reacting to Aaliyah. What a vital piece to music that is missing today. There will never be another Aaliyah.

[@mathisbailey794]

React to Journey to the Past by Aaliyah (Oscars Live)

[@elainenelson658]

This analysis is EVERYTHING!!! Loved it! Aaliyah could blow! I love all her music, so I can't pick one favorite

[@dvonmeadows323]

Thank you so much for speaking on the difference between her studio vocals and her live performance vocals!!! A lot of people try to down play her for the difference but they just don’t get it! I’ve been saying this for years 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jahmarkirk2899]

You can say this performance is balanced perfectly. Choreography & vocals.

[@tylerhackner9731]

She was such a talented queen

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Yes!

[@CelestialArcKnight]

I love all her songs. However my favorite, is I Refuse. Just perfect!

[@judahjackson9506]

I always learn so much about performing when I listen to you. Thank you for teaching me how to increase my appreciation of vocal performances ❤

[@jessicasopranonotes]

You are so welcome!

[@johnathanbabino9852]

Right‼️She does it easily ❤

[@animpossiblewinner8240]

Heeeeeeeey I'm so happy u reacted to a Aaliyah I was so obsessed too when i was a kid, was on my top fav 1 R&B singers, still is for me... also Destiny's Child and Sugababes, hope some day u can react to them too, in special Too Lost in U or Love Me Hard by Sugababes! Thanks so much for react to Aaliyah

[@jenniferloomis5052]

Live version of Journey to the Past by Aaliyah.

[@Santiago-in1xf]

Yes....I love her emotion on the bridge of the song. She was making us feel it.

[@WonderfulWorldOfStuff]

Jul 25, 2001 this aried on Jay Leno - 21 years ago - How time flies⏲✈

[@Juicyxcouture]

Aaliyah we miss you!!! They took her out at her prime

[@jellybintadiarra3081]

I love her love her love her

[@armandoucles5346]

I guarantee if Aaliyah were still alive she would've done the Super Bowl halftime show. She would've been awesome! I can picture her singing "Try Again" on the football field with the marching band behind her. She's so missed.

[@teresaellis7062]

I never thought how much effort when into singing and dancing at the same time. I knew dancing can be a workout and I am learning through you and from watching a video done by Floor Janson talking about her concerts the effort of singing. But Aaliyah makes it look so effortless, I forget. 😅 Thank you. 😊

[@Xiberion78]

her head register always been dope

[@derrickhenderson2039]

Thanks so much

[@aaronbennack714]

How bout the live musicians too? Great song, makes me wanna dance

[@fedefede2271]

You are really very nice and you are full of energy. By listening to your videos, I try to learn and improve my English. Thanks Jess ❤

[@KyuzouTV]

Knorkator's cover of this song might just be one of the greatest things i've ever heard

[@20YearSoul]

This was fun to watch. I think Aaliyah had an underrated voice because her highs were really beautiful (think "At Your Best"..the beginning before music kicks in)...and then her lows on "I care for you" "Giving up" (Donny Hathaway/Sparkle)or for live performance, her radio acapella of "I refuse" are so affecting. I think as she got older she would've mastered transitioning from her highs and lows or head to chest voice more. I feel a lot of the lighter voice girls and airy voice girls of today are not defined and emotive in it like Aaliyah... I dont think them doing that opening of "At Your Best" would sound as good. Except for like Jhene Aiko. I think she really understands how to make her voice emotive and runs specific to showcase her vocal talent

[@Santiago-in1xf]

Sinead Harnett comes really close on her "Aaliyah" influenced cover of At Your Best.

[@darrinwoelfle7093]

Made me cry , she was the best and someone had a hand in getting rid of her , far to good ,heart broken 💔

[@rochelleglam]

“Rock the boat”

[@BurdofSin]

Can you react to her song “I care 4 U” or “I refuse”💕

[@josemorales-ko2dr]

Please Diana Navarro "cuplerias" in live (gala de los premios Ceres) It's incredible Thanks

[@kbsouls3819]

I was wondering if you could react to gene noble no ordinary love covet

[@krisztinamagnes]

Please react to Angelina Jordan's version of I Have Nothing by Whitney! I really enjoyed your previous video about her :)

[@franckthibault2521]

Question: you were talking about lip-syncing during the video: do you think Rihanna was during the Super Bowl performance?

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Hi Franck. Yes, I believe Rihanna was lip-syncing during the Super Bowl

[@franckthibault2521]

@@jessicasopranonotes thought so, thanks for your expert opinion ☺️

[@pickin4you]

I am still SHOCKED that you have not reacted to Rob and Austin from the a cappella group Home Free where these two country boys sing opera. Nessun Dorma. Rob out sings Austin on this one.

[@letronghung8290]

Reaction to “Sinful passion” by Dimash.. very different from previous videos you have seen

[@Rosannasfriend]

Lol, I came in time to see you say goodbye.

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Aweee, it's the effort that counts! 💛

[@cornelgeanta6201]

Do you want to listen somenthing special from my country ? Please reaction Ingrid Maria Boengiu- Lie ,ciocarlie ! Belive me, is briliant traditional romanian song ,singing by a little girl from 8 years . Is the best romanian song !

[@loydwilliams6693]

This is what I wanted for Chloe Bailey... then she decided to rebel and take off all her clothes :(