Opera Singer Reacts to OH SANTA! | Mariah, JHud, Ariana | Performance Analysis

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[@BrianChen0701]

Mariah Carey is A genius!! All the girl’s voice, background vocals and harmonies were directed by her!! She’s so underrated with this talent

[@raymond8807]

@Saikrishna lmao ok Mozart. 🙄

[@cancelled_user]

This was one of the most boring songs I've ever heard. Sorry, just being honest.

[@graysang5386]

@@raymond8807 it's a criticism, don't have to be bitter.

[@Marco-el2he]

@Saikrishna lmao that why I keep singing randomly throughout my day

[@cancelled_user]

@@Marco-el2he It might be because you don't know much other music? Try something like this, with headphones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTSpZ-wp56qhNk or something like this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmiTfoqbfNt8jcU If you know anything about music, you must immediately hear that these are on a totally different level. Enjoy :)

[@briizy300]

I love how Ariana and Mariah look at each other during the whistle I think this song is so cute

[@axlgomez3992]

Me too! The highlight of this collaboration. ❤️

[@andresvazquez2902]

Mariah started out as a background singer and says that she had to learn harmonies early on. Mariahs understanding of harmonies is brilliant. She says it I her book that that’s one of her superpowers. She’s truly a genius. These harmonies are amazing!

[@noncatholiccatholicrat6309]

I love that so much! I think she also started to work as a professional singer for song demos at 12 years old! very impressive that she got paid to sing that young

[@stado9891]

You reaction never disappointed, I get what you said about Jennifer being lost , I feel the same way when I'm watching the video and i agree with you. Thank you again for educating us so well ,that was awesome , the whistle between Mariah and Ariana is just wow.

[@jessicasopranonotes]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who saw that. And yes, their whistle harmonies were incredible

[@cancelled_user]

@@jessicasopranonotes Hi Jess. Do you plan to react to more Nightwish? You've got over 100k views on one song, I think you should definitely carry on :) And I'd like to recommend Epica, another BIG name in the sub-genre of symphonic metal, just like Nightwish. Their lead singer Simone Simons has a beautiful voice and the musical composition is brilliant. I really believe you won't be disappointed. Just let me know and I'll drop a few links for you, OK? ;)

[@crystalqueen7698]

@@cancelled_user imao stop trying to get her to react to this horrible music

[@cancelled_user]

@@crystalqueen7698 Eh? You see that this was more than 1 year ago, right? And it's not horrible music by any means. Go back listening to generic pop with lyrics like "aye aye babe babe" if you like it so much.

[@ipheebby]

Mariah wrote and produced the song. She also produced the song vocally, she’s a genius! Also love your analysis and the fact that you said Mariah & Ariana’s voices are so different and distinct. They all three sounded flawless

[@moonlightespt3818]

Lmaoo the double standards

[@crystalqueen7698]

@@moonlightespt3818 shut up

[@Rosannasfriend]

Ha ha, your reaction to the harmonized whistle is hilarious and probably my favourite this season. What a way to end the season with this song.

[@diannaw3034]

Haha .. agreed.. that truly made me giggle. I always love Jessica's attention to all the details though.. nothing gets by her.. not that this would!!!!

[@DAZARI0]

I CLICKED SO FAST I FRACTURED MY FINGER IN 3 PLACES!

[@jessicasopranonotes]

HAHAHA! I genuinely laughed, loving the support!

[@marilyngeneral6255]

@@jessicasopranonotes Hi! Pls do check KATRINA VELARDE newest/latest cover of HINDI TAYO PWEDE BY KATRINA VELARDE. Her delivery is so heartfelt. Everyone who hears this song will be MOVED! This was just release this December 25.

[@eltonsouzasantos4875]

Mariah is the greatest vocalist ever 👑

[@AdamDPascual]

I love that you point out the things that I'm hearing but don't necessarily have the musical language to describe. Informative but also just a joy to watch, especially now, when that kind of social necessity is difficult to share with someone.

[@jessicasopranonotes]

That means so much! You all are genuinely so nice to talk to and have been a comfort for me too as we all go through this very weird time. So many thanks to you 💛

[@ab-cd3291]

See when Mariah composes and produces a song? She makes artists shine and show their potential. Amazing.

[@markanthonyrico5523]

Mariah is the Queen of all singers and the best/greatest singer or vocalist of all time!!

[@chrisofstars]

I think so too 😍

[@sdub7045]

I did not notice Jennifer was lost until you mentioned it. Now I can't unsee it 😂 No shade because I love her, but I am stunned this is the final cut.

[@brianmiller5955]

You were not wrong about Jennifer looking lost. ❤️💚

[@ismaelm.mbaangue9147]

Is Mariah's song and she also arranged the song vocally for the tree she's legendary🙌❤

[@Josh-Stewart]

It's all about we can appreciate 3 power house singer blend so well together.. #Yassss

[@Soar1716]

And on top of all things this song is 10 years old! 😍😍😍

[@matthewrugel9241]

Your analysis is amazing! Makes me appreciate Mariah and these women even more

[@slipdisco]

This is a perfect and professional explanation of these Diva's singing styles! Thank you!

[@arturodelcastillo9191]

MC is one in a billion ! Fantastic vocalist technique, amazing songwriter and producer ❤

[@kka2620]

Yesss I've been waiting for your reaction/analysis of this song and video. You're so brilliant so thank you for sharing your knowledge! I get chills every time I hear Mariah and Ariana's harmonized whistle notes and Jennifer Hudson is just a vocal beast 😍 So so good. ❤️💚❤️💚

[@fidel2xl]

I love all THREE versions of this song from Mariah. The original 2010 solo version from Mariah Carey...the 2nd version from the 2015 Hallmark movie ('A Christmas Melody' - 2015) that Mariah produced, directed, and played a supporting acting role in...and this new 2020 collaborative version with Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, and Ariana Grande.

[@jeffreyroberts4318]

I love your analyses Jessica, definitely one of my favourite people to watch breakdown vocals on KZbin. So intelligent and fun!!

[@euphoricet862]

i DIEDD when you were like "ya'll asked for a replay i know you did" I FRR DIDDD LMFAOOO

[@m.cunningham9817]

Keep reacting to Mariah's singing. She's the best

[@nawalsalman6511]

Wowwwwwww harmonized whistle notes this legendary!!!!!!!!!!

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Right?!

[@tylerhackner9731]

All three of these ladies slayed!

[@armandoleopoldino6015]

I love your content! Very passionate and you explain very well

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Glad you enjoy it, Armando!

[@levantineking98]

I liked before I even watched the video because I knew Jessica was gonna give us quality content as always ❤️

[@jessicasopranonotes]

So so so sweet! Thank you Adam ♥️

[@lemonboiii9897]

Love this! Thank you. Very profound and wholesome. You introduced me to a new persoective. ❤️

[@luine8984]

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!!!

[@brandonleans]

This was such a great reaction loved it! ❤️💚

[@jimmymcfan]

.I love how you’re explaining this to people, I write and produce and a bunch of other things but this is exactly how I think when I write and or produce.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@matthewcreasey5541]

Best vocal response On KZbin using your classical/ legit understanding of the voice. 100% respect to you and your reactions your correct and so fun! Big luv from the 🇬🇧 x

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Thank you Matthew!

[@aliceliwag]

Loved this reaction!! Happy holidays ✨❤️💚

[@AlexTheeGr8t]

I love your reacts. They're so technically informative and we learn so much about the skill involved with singing. Thanks for another great one ❤💚❤💚❤💚❤

[@Qlint22]

What a nice review. MC 🦋 The Songbird Supreme 🎙

[@flipperbigg8943]

Love your reactions

[@richielee9838]

9:45 JHud just forget the word😂but she still enjoyed it though

[@nottoomuch87]

Yepp, that's why she looked lost. 🤣🤣🤣

[@on_my_own_two_feet]

Totally agree with you on JHud. I too was puzzled by how lost she looked in the last part of the song.

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Omg I'm not alone! Thank you!

[@rogeriocavalcanticosta9300]

Mariah Living Legend Carey ❤💚

[@AgnethaIvers]

love this!

[@evangunawan4596]

❤️💚 ur vids seriously deserve more views.

[@Josh-Stewart]

Hey Jess this is prolly the 4th or 5th time I watched this reaction.. I absolutely love how you break down everything.. you are so nice and are as fascinated by this collaboration as we are 💚🎉😮🙂 **also.. you're facial reactions are just as good as what you actually say in this video 💚❤

[@stupidsminkle]

❤💚 love your tree and your hair is gorgeous!

[@kev121]

The joy you get from music is infectious.

[@MultiAstig25]

This is a true analysis! Where not only the good things are being pointed out but also the bad ones too. I just love rhe authenticity of this channel with its reactions. I hope this channel grows

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Thank you so so much! I feel like it's so important to point out as much as I can because I learn from everything! Thanks for being so supportive!

[@brandoncardenas4141]

Love you and your reactions ❤️

[@eluemina2366]

I loved this! 😊💚❤️

[@YourLukie]

❤️💚 Merry Christmas, such a lovely reaction

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Merry Christmas Lukie ♥️💚 And thank you!

[@diannaw3034]

Ahhh... I loved this reaction Jess. I'm on a desk top.. so I don't have the emojis to let ya know I watched all the way through.. ;) I didn't view Jennifer as being lost at all.. in fact.. I just saw her as just being a little too comfortable.. and maybe not being as present to the camera's as maybe she should have.. and just doing her own thing really. I could be wrong too.. but that was my take on it. I kinda love Jennifer's personality and how she is spontaneous and a bit unpredictable. I lovvvvvvvvved that so much from her as a judge on The Voice.. she did a lot of that. You never knew what you would get from her.. but it was always good.. no I mean great!!! hahaha I can't pick out a fave in this collab.. because you are right.. they are all bringing their own thing to the plate.. and what a yummy sound .. errr sounds they are giving. Jennifer's soulful exclamations.. Mariah carrying so much of the glue that kept is cohesive.. and her snappy little verses were so fun.. Ariana's breathiness.. and then her and Mariah harmonizing in whistle notes!!!!! Are you kitten me?!?!!? lol I love this song.. so very much! Contrary to what some of the Christmas experts are saying.. I DO believe this will be a huge Christmas standard for the duration!!! If it's true.. that Mariah is the full creator of this song and collab.. I am in awe!!! Jess.. your technical break down is flawless as usual.. and your festive sweaters and set are making me smile. You are such a light!!! Thanks girl!!!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@holobenthic]

you should do a mariah best whistles video!

[@aurska4061]

The best music reacts on youtube 🥰 merry christmas

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Thank you! Merry Christmas Aurska ♥️💚

[@khalilmarki3085]

❤️💚 just found you and I enjoyed you breaking things down. Thank you for that!!

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Nice to have you! And thanks ♥️💚

[@khalilmarki3085]

@@jessicasopranonotes I just screamed 🤣🤣 ❤️

[@volleyballvideosmanila489]

❤️💚 Mariaaaaaah

[@jerricarey]

Love this! You are so adorable and hilarious! And spot on with all your observations. I’m with you that if I could (still) sing that high, I’d never stop. I’m an opera singer too, although kind of out of the scene now. “And I clearly heard the word SANTA in that register?!!?!” 🤣🤩😍🥳🥂

[@thsfl77]

❤️💚 Your insightful thoughts are highly enjoyable to listen to 🤗

[@albertsamuel9060]

Mariah Carey is Queen...... Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson are incredible too

[@veronicajade20]

Girl, first, I love your hair! Second, as usual, I love your breakdown of the visuals & the vocals! ❤️

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Thank you thank you! 🤗🤗

[@lonnymead8976]

Merry Christmas...love your analysis as alway!

[@sim19]

YASSSSSSS ❤❤❤❤

[@bernig]

♥️💚 wonderful analysis!! Love to hear all those insights on how well the song was produced and the vocals reworked for a trio (I think mariah did it herself!) I read somewhere that this is like “when the three smartest kids in the class are together on the same project” LOL merry Christmas !

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Hahaha that comparison is perfect! Merry Christmas Bernardo!

[@user-jc8dy2sl7k]

Nice reaction & very professional!

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Thanks William!

[@achilles190]

❤️💚 I learned a few things.

[@mikalmccoy530]

❤ love it

[@Markadown]

Great reaction ❤️ 💚

[@kalebjernigan2394]

Merry Christmas! You’re amazing!💚❤️

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Thank you Kaleb! And Merry Christmas, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy ♥️💚

[@mihaikyun2794]

Love your videos ❤️💚 Merry Christmas!!

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Thank you Mihai! Merry Christmas to you and your family ♥️💚

[@LiliElena]

Merry Christmas to you!

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Merry Christmas ♥️💚

[@2010luisramos]

I’ve never seen your videos before and I thank God I did it now! I really enjoyed and learned the appreciation of music with you. Thank you very much! The part of JHud was kind of lost I felt it since the first time I saw this video. You are the only who react to this part like I did. Maybe because you are a performer singer and I am an actor.

[@jessicasopranonotes]

If you caught it the first time you watched the video, that's a great observation! I'm surprised no one has mentioned it, at least the reactors I saw after I posted this video.

[@queendeche4555]

I’ve loved your reactions ever since I saw your Moon River by Chloe x Halle! Happy holidays girl ❤️🎄🪄

[@gabrielpr233]

I loved your reaction.

[@AmirHigher]

What a great track!

[@joakimmikkelsen2284]

great reaction ❤️💚

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Thank you! ♥️💚

[@reecetaylor211]

💚❤💚❤Love all your vids!

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Thank you Reece! You're a true one ♥️💚

[@matveyrizzo5677]

I wish you could do a little tutorial about vowals or tips on singing, would be awesome and bring many views ❤️💚 merry Christmas

[@jessicasopranonotes]

I have thought a lot about that and will do tutorial style videos in the new year 🤗

[@matveyrizzo5677]

I'm glad! I love your channel

[@nattaylor205]

I LOVE SINGING IN THAT REGISTER ❤️💚

[@crhu319]

This is a super competent performance and the whistle harmony is nuts. And all three carry off this performance beautifully. I just wish they'd try some challenging material. Like...Terra Sancta!!

[@brandonjuno]

❤️ 💚 happy Christmas, sis

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Merry Christmas Brandon! ♥️💚♥️

[@_GUSSS_]

please please react to "my hair" by ariana grande u WILL NOT be disappointed. she sings in literally whistle notes. ❤️💚

[@chrism3537]

i didn't capture jhud looking lost at first but after you pointed that all out you really made such a GOOD point!! they really should have editing that better or did a reshoot. she was so disconnected and awkward in that section, but you're right that it could have very well been the director's/producer's/whomever's fault. love for them all and love you and this video!

[@mijalakis3]

Just a brief reminder of what happens when Mariah Carey writes a song, produces and handpicks her ft artists. She wrote this song 11 years ago and she remixed and directed the vocal arrangement "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.

[@Luke_Balbino]

YASSS ❤💚

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Yayyyyy ♥️💚

[@dariusbrock2351]

I wish this was added to Merry Christmas II You.

[@sebaaacuna6620]

Merry Christmas!!! 😊 Greetings from chile ❣️ I love your videos and your singing, please never stop doing this 💖

[@jessicasopranonotes]

Hello!! One of my good good friends lives in Chile, have always wanted to go visit her. Thank you for watching and supporting me 💛

[@ricardoaugusto9694]

Great reaction 💚💚💚💚💚 please PLEASE react to Mariah singing Never too Far/Hero medley LIVE ( the one she is wearing a red dreas )

[@Eren-zt5go]

Hi please react to Mariah Carey's Anytime you need a friend live at tokyo dome

[@thatonegirlyouprobablyhate]

❤️💚

[@THEE.apples]

Yea Jhud did look clueless, but I thought it was cute. She also looked weird when she sang "hey, I know he will" her mouth shape did not match at all ❤️💚❤️💚

[@jessicasopranonotes]

I noticed that too. Also, if you look super closely, when Mariah does her whistle note by herself, JHud turns SUPER fast to Mariah as if she's surprised the note was coming. It's actually hilarious. Lover her regardless 💚♥️💚♥️

[@sche1039]

@@jessicasopranonotes I love your videos 🥰. I am a singer as well. This is gonna be a super unpopular opinion so please don't hate me 🙈... I LOVE JHUD... love her but... I don't feel like she fit well with them in this song. Ariana and Mariah have a completely different style and tone... to me it just sounded random when JHud came in. Just my personal opinion... but I love all 3 of them.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

❤️

[@dmitrihunter1002]

I agree, I love Jennifer Hudson but she looked so confuses at that one section. Your reactions and analysis are so interesting. You should do Jessie J's performance of "Purple Rain".

[@jahariwhite362]

❤️💚✨

[@seraphim6364]

8:23 that “hey I believe in ya Saint Nick” is my favorite part of the whole song get it JHUD 💅🏽

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Good song. There are two young artists that you must check out. First is Amira Willighagen who won Holland's Got Talent in 2014 at the age of 9. Start with her audition for Holland's Got Talent for English speakers, unless you speak Hollandic. Be sure to include what the judges say before and after she sings "O Mio Babbino Caro". Then watch her sing "O Mio Babbino Caro" again two years later, and see how much she improved. Also check out Darci Lynne sing "O Mio Babbino Caro' for America's Got Talent Champions finals, it will change your mind about how to sing opera.

[@JJ-ss2ze]

❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚

[@Milo_D]

I think very very much that you are able to sing whistles notes obviously it tooks time to learn how to do it !!! And with learn it's you learn Technics to do it and your body have to learn too!!!

[@marvingutierrez1157]

♥ 💚

[@crispri3919]

You should react to kelly clarkson and pentatonix higher love. Would love to hear your commentary about kelly clarksons vocals there.

[@blissingrela]

♥️💚♥️💚

[@MarchionessDarby62]

I feel like Ariana is building toward her whistle tone duet with Mariah. Great phrasing!

[@Josh-Stewart]

❤💚❤💚❤💚❤💚