Professional Singer FIRST-TIME REACTION & ANALYSIS - Marcelito Pomoy | "The Prayer"

[@PeterBarber]

Well this sufficiently blew my mind! What's your favorite moment from this amazing one-man duet?

[@D_KS205]

Wow!!! Ok..WOW!!😮😊

[@christinetaylor3817]

Marcelito was abandoned and lived on the streets from the age of 7, he speaks limited English and no Italian so this is even more amazing. He listens to songs and learns them. Celine is one of his favourite artists, listen to him sing The Power of Love. He can also sing in Spanish, French and Chinese. He is self taught and didn't have training. Sometimes he sings solely as a male, Sometimes solely as a female other times he sings duets by himself. He is amazing and very humble. Your analysis was great to listen to and your face was a picture.

[@D_KS205]

@@christinetaylor3817 Amazing!

[@alexwalker8440]

First time I heard it, years ago, my favorite was the first sound out of his mouth, I was not expecting that! Also, the first switch to baritone, wow! After that, I couldn't help but think he was going to use the wrong voice at the wrong time, but he never did! Great reaction, Peter, thanks!

[@ljfinger]

His natural speaking voice is far more Austin Brown than Adam Chance or Tim Foust (I'm a fan of acapella). That's why I was surprised at his baritone range. His Celine imitation is so much more feminine or light sounding (not sure of exactly why) than any other male head voice or falsetto I've ever heard, I'd like to know how he creates that quality.

[@rocketfighter8]

Peter, you gave him the highest compliment when you said he must have gotten a lot of training because he was mostly self-taught.

[@ncard00]

Every male singer can learn this, it's called head voice/mixed voice, and it's a combination of chest voice and falsetto, not just doing falsetto alone. Even bass singers, with a deep voice like yours.

[@karenjayne24]

Welcome to the world of Marcelito. I won't repeat his extremely difficult childhood but at age 7 he started to teach himself to sing to comfort himself when he was alone and afraid. His first audiences were the chickens in the coops that he cleaned to survive. Marcelito has never had any vocal or musical training and is completely self taught. He sings all genres of music and in 6 languages and adapts his voice according to the song. In spite of his horrific childhood, Marcelito remained kind, gentle and humble. He has a charity that he is hands on with that tends to the poor and vulnerable populations of The Philipines. He truly is a man to be admired.

[@v.garcia3719]

Marcelito just sing the best he can; never have any musical training because he lived on the street from 7-young adult doing different jobs n

[@deadbrav]

His childhood: his father was falsely accused and sent to prison while his mother left him (she didn't die she just abandoned him) he was later adopted by a police officer, he ran away and worked odd jobs, when he works he was singing, his co-workers said he should pursue that career

[@CarolWorkman-hr5yn]

He is truly a precious child in God's eyes and plans !!! Shows how true God's words are ! He has given this man a heart of love and despite his traumatic childhood circumstances....his timing and talents are perfect!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@deborahabadi7566]

I’ve seen and heard Marcelito in person. He was born with his vocal expertise. He was left alone on the street when he was still in diapers. It’s true. He somehow found a way to survive. He is now a millionaire, performing all over the world. He has opened a school for orphan children in the Philppines. He is an angel. He is married and has one daughter. He is a beautiful human being.❤️

[@GorillaStrom]

Really hope that he is a great human being and that this story is the truth

[@markhansen7998]

Marcelito spent a fair amount of his early life living on the streets...taught himself to sing. Folks in the Philipines rarely have vocal training.

[@MultiKamil97]

Yeah, it can be heard. As much as talented he is, we can hear that he's good at imitating singers so he learnt to sing like the ones he adored as a fan. That's why for example in "Power Of Love" he's trying to imitate Celione Dion. I bet if he knew or liked the original of Jennifer Rush, he probably would have tried to sound like Jennifer Rush. It's not bad of course, rather an observation.

[@florantetan319]

Hard to tell the difference there are part that Marcelino sound more powerful than Bocelli and more accurate than Celine dion

[@joansickora5055]

Why do these so called "experts " have to talk all the fricking time. Try listening for a change. You might actually learn something. Marcelito didn't have the advantages in life you did but he not only survived but is thriving.

[@jasminecassandrafetalino]

Who cares?

[@Callmeaika]

Marcelito is God's gift to Pilipinos.

[@lucyatega5799]

We are proud of Marcelito as Filipinos. Thanks for your kind reaction.

[@PeterBarber]

There are so many wonderful Filipino singers!

[@lindawarden-burglund9603]

I've listened to Marcelito quite a few times and it still amazes me that, not only can he sing two distinct parts, but that he can switch back and forth so rapidly and in two different languages! I enjoyed your reaction and the analysis helped me appreciate it even more! Thanks Peter!

[@armondfurmie5613]

IT RESONATES CONTINUOUSLY WHEN ONCE YOU HEAR IT LIBRETTO WITH SO MANY VOICES ANOTHER THING SOOTHING NOTES HIGH LOW SCALE

[@armondfurmie5613]

PETER BARBER YOUR 💖 LOVE FOR REACTION IS REMARKABLE THANKS 🥰🙏

[@Ryan-uc9we]

I was not expecting one person to be able to carry a duet...and sound fantastic while doing it. 🤯

[@daveg.6820]

Marcelito is a Philippino whose native language is Tagalog, yet he impersonated Celine's and Andrea's voices, in her French-tinged English and his Italian, meticulously. I describe his talent in this way: he has a completely unique memory that allows him to capture every nuance that he hears and then his versatile voice allows him to reproduce it accurately. That explains his unusual ability to create a purely female voice. He recreates many other famous female voices as well as Celine's. I'm 85 and I have heard no other male singer that can actually produce that precise sound. Once again your technical expertise caused you to miss what Marcelito did in this performance. I get that your job is "picking things apart", but his unique ability, not perfection, was the point. Just to lighten up a bit, what most people don't know is, that strange thing that he does with his mouth after the song is because the Sound Engineers were teasing him about having a 'female voice' so he was 'removing' it.

[@Yolandaa65]

Marcelito is a Filipino, and his native language is Tagalog.

[@daveg.6820]

@@Yolandaa65 Thank you for the correction - I did not know it's precise name.

[@Yolandaa65]

@@daveg.6820 ❤️welcome ! It’s more on information than correction. Thank you for taking it positively. Blessed 🙏

[@daveg.6820]

@@Yolandaa65 Julz, not a problem. I'm 85 and still learning about the world. Thanks.

[@Yolandaa65]

@@daveg.6820❤️wow 85, and yes we never stop learning.

[@chonacabrera5040]

For Marcelito to sound as good as he does in 2 disciplines with no formal training is Whoa! pretty astoundingly incredible!🌹

[@peterjeffery1854]

you could just say wtf this guy is amazing he knows what he is doing and outclasses most people on this earth today

[@rmd743]

This kind of artist only come very rare in a lifetime. Considering his background of self taught with hardship along while growing up, just amazing. God bless Marcelito 🙏 🇵🇭. SF CA 🇺🇲

[@felicidadamboy6745]

Im a Filipina...i subscribed you because of your best explanation ... we're proud of Marcelito, he's beyond compare...thanks gor your reaction

[@teresitaramos4715]

I am from philippines,filipinos are very proud we have one marcelito. And you guys enjoy, admire him also i appreciated that very much.

[@jhontzy6636]

This man deserves all the love

[@jeffreytan2948]

What is more remarkable is that Marcelito has no formal musical training. He is just so good at picking up the style and nuances of an artist singing a song and then duplicating it exactly

[@danspoonhour3622]

A natural talent; he will go far and be remembered always.

[@russemerson1358]

So many reactors don’t catch that he’s imitating both Celine and Andrea. You got it!

[@lindahake1666]

So many reactors haven't a clue about anything musical!

[@christophepena2212]

Euh...many does...because it's obvious...it's just that many doesn't know andrea bocelli...i don't like that reaction of a pseudo vocal specialist .

[@YYC403NOYP]

What's amazing is that he had NO formal training and DOES NOT know all the technical jargons you have attributing to him. He JUST SING😅😊🤩

[@deborahabadi7566]

It’s more interesting to simply listen to a miracle and appreciate a genuine g-d given gift.

[@titotorres5218]

Gaining many different reaction at his singing style ,Pomoy is a unique singer with angelic and mellow tone he is very talented in his trade. Bravo!

[@martacronk6563]

Marcelito Pomoy has the most beautiful voice!

[@TerryEbertMendozza]

Marcelito was singing more Josh Groban than Andrea Bocelli. To be able to sing both parts equally beautifully is amazing and never fails to make me cry. Thank you for liking him. He knows nothing about technique. I’m an opera afficionado, who has attended every great opera singer from Pavarotti to Bocelli (multiple times) to Aida Garifullina, but I am thrilled to hear this talented young man who has no training whatsoever!

[@kandiceR]

I wonder how much better he could have been, had he been trained professionally from the very beginning. ❤

[@nightshade9549]

I'm glad you checked it out . Cause I wanted to see your thought and reaction to his video .

[@vilmahapon5506]

Watching from Philipines, We admired much the voice of Marcelito Pomoy. God Bless.

[@Bobbias]

"I'm sure he's got a lot of training" It depends what you call training. He had a very difficult early life, including a period of homelessness. As he grew up he taught himself to mimic all his favorite singers as a passtime. So he's primarily self taught. I'm sure someone else will go into more detail (I'm just not feeling like paraphrasing a bunch of wikipedia at the moment) on his early life and difficulties. But I mean, at the end of the day he practiced a LOT, and that is what really matters. You can have the best teacher on earth, but if you never put the time in to learn, you won't be any better than someone learning on their own through pure practice.

[@aliciajoyce3675]

Self taught / training..

[@lovelessnidz5619]

its not bcause in the phil.. we just play karaoke often.. at we call it "doble kara" and marcelito is the top tier when it come to that

[@deborahabadi7566]

Marcelito has had no training. He is completely self taught. He has a God given gift and a huge heart. He had built schools for poor children in the Philippines. He is one of a kind.

[@augustusp.guerrero354]

Agree with you re. putting lots and lots of hours of singing (practicing or just simply singing). I was a former choir member ( 3 choirs) and I understand the meaning of using very adequate time doing correct practice to be able to sing well.

[@ellengavadan9473]

Yes he has a lot of training in karaoke bars and in a poultry raising chickens

[@jasperfish666]

I've watched many reactions to this and have finally learned something about vocal techniques .. thank you brother.

[@seanjohnson6186]

I have heard Marcelito sing this many times. I have heard this KZbin and when he sang it on the talent show in the U.S. He taught himself to sing by listening to songs being played in businesses while he was standing outside and taught himself to imitate what he heard. He didn’t know what the words meant when singing in a language other than his native tongue. I do believe that he speaks English now.

[@amazingdadvlogs2109]

Everytime I heard Marcelito singing,it makes feel so relax and emotional.I almost cried and this makes me inspiring too.Thanks for this video content and reaction Peter.

[@MichelleH1791]

Happened upon Marcelito Pomoy today and then your reaction video, my first as well. As a former singer, I loved singing in head voice and using vibrato and then quickly swinging to a lower range, almost a mix, as you called it. Marcelito is so natural. I hope to hear him more and so glad to have found your channel. Your commentary and reactions were priceless.

[@kasumpang09]

a Filipino singer who sings in Italian and English using a male and female voice in 2 different techniques (pop and classic). AMAZING!

[@stevec404]

Really enjoyed your explanations. When I first heard him sing this I could not stop replaying the video. Enchanting!

[@viktork.5987]

Peter, I salute you. I've seen almost everything you've done in recent years. I really like your analysis, your amazing literacy. Thank you for our Diana Ankudinova. I think that this is one of the most unusual voices in the world of female singing. Great reactions bro. And yes... You are very beautiful. You have a great voice. Thank you for the pleasure you bring to me. Be happy.☺😊😊

[@augustusp.guerrero354]

One of the most incisive and technically-laden analyses of Marcelito Pomoy's rendition of "The Prayer". Thank you Peter ("the Patron Saint of Music"). As a former member of choirs, I've learned a lot from your comments. By-the-way, I heard that Marcelito's singing ability is self-taught; self-developed. He was born very poor and as I heard and read, he received only an elementary or grade school education. Like many Filipino singers, he probably honed his (GOD-given, awesome) singing talent by listening to many types of music, mimicking great singers, and practicing (or just singing) for endless hours. Filipinos love to sing. . .

[@kellibuzzard]

Peter, apparently, Marcelito has NO training. He taught himself to sing while feeding chickens in his childhood. And as the story goes: a tough, tough childhood. Singing pulled him out of poverty.

[@sasukegutszerolevialucod6927]

That's what you called natural and gifted talent that no need to train how to have that tho voices in one.. Just comes out naturally without getting strugging on it...

[@blondiesister1]

A little shocked, Peter? Yes, first saw Marcelito do this on America's Got Talent. Glad it was a wonderful surprise for you too! ♥♥🎼♥🎵♥🎶

[@miklimecat9636]

Marcelito is self-taught! 😄 As for how he discovered he could sing in this higher register... If I remember correctly, he was participating in a singing contest, but had gotten a bit sick in a way that he couldn’t sing normally. He then discovered that he could manage a higher register while he was under the weather 🤷‍♀️ so he used his higher register to get through the contest.

[@ellengavadan9473]

He practiced different voices while taking care of chickens in the province

[@lkayh]

It was fun watching your face during this. I am actually DYING to see your reaction to Voiceplay’s latest.

[@natebaker3672]

I saw a new video and really thought that's what it would be.

[@ChinoMaraya]

Sir, marcelito didn't have any training or voice lessons, thats his talent all natural

[@aprilrhoan8373]

Every one is blushing with amazement and jealousy of his voice🤯 and falls inlove at the same time 🥰

[@williamwismer9580]

Good Morning! When he was on AGT the first time when he switched to the Bochelli part the judges jumped in surprise and shock. Another great singer that I think finished third or fourth. His rendition of Beauty and the Beast is tremendous!!

[@Stars82]

I had heard Marcelito sing this song before and was amazed by his talent. I totally enjoyed your reaction as well as your honest analysis.

[@jenfraley7637]

I loved that! For most of the high stuff I couldn't tell the difference between a chest/head voice. But now here's someone else to check out more stuff from. Thanks for this!

[@luisaperez272]

Hello Peter...watching from Philippines... Thank u for sharing this video...Marcelito Pomoy has an amazing voice...GOD bless u and more power to your channel

[@karenwhite4742]

despite how beautiful his upper register is, my favorite moment is at 19:30. just amazing. btw, you'll note that he did all this while seated. i find that astonishing!!

[@loujanda6838]

The dynamic and majestic blending of the two (2) vocal tones is perhaps iconic and magical blessing for us all !

[@betheboss6979]

Fun Fact: There is a popular contest in the Philippines called "Doble Kara" where all the contestants are solo singers that must sing a duet song, just like what Marcelito did in this performance. It usually happens during fiestas in small towns and there's even national tv contests for it. It is very fun watching solo performers do duet songs. ❤🤗🎤🎵

[@nondanelson9553]

When his voice goes to the lower range, it washes over me like a gentle, warm wave of water.

[@robertoberg8593]

He also covers Jennifer Rush´s The Power of Love

[@berthadelacruz8006]

I can say Marcelito is an amazing singer! What I like the most is the way he does the transition between the voices. It is so clean an effortless.

[@SingDanceKC]

Marcelito is like a human tape recorder. He's a great voice mimic and repeats exactly how he heard the original artist sing. So if you think he sounded breathier on the Bocelli parts then that's how Bocelli sounded on the recording Marcelito was working from. I once saw him mimic Michael Jackson sounding exactly like him complete with all the dance moves. You might also want to check him out singing Despacito in Spanish, another language he doesn't actually speak.

[@jr.vincentrongavilla8059]

FYI: marcelito was not musically train, Bcuz of the financial problem and abandoned by her own parent's and live on the street, his just imitating the song he heard. Thats why so many filipino adore marcelito.😊 I like your comment on marcelito great job.

[@elizabethsidney1522]

Hi Peter. Im so proud that you gave voice analysis and reaction to Marcelito Pomoy. I love the way you did. Thanks for letting us know the notes he sung. Im Sidney eliza from the Philippines 🇵🇭. 🇵🇭

[@gamefanaddict6313]

He doesnt have a professional training. he just taught himself to sing such a talented man

[@madelaine6]

Amazing talent ... Américas got Talent did a feature on his life. Abandoned by his parents as a child, he sang on the street to feel safe. He seems like a really nice guy too.

[@culubcub2nd]

i cant get enough of Marcelito I listen to him often

[@miklimecat9636]

I’ve always thought his very very last note is among the most beautiful and purest angelic notes I’ve heard. I love hearing that last note. 🥰

[@jacobtorres3579]

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[@jacobtorres3579]

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[@cherylrobbins715]

Dang Peter, “closed quotient “. I learn something new from you every time…

[@sharminevargas1454]

Thank you so much for having marcelito in your channel you wont regret he is great and amazing please do react him singing never enough he is incredible thanks GOD BLESS

[@hr6880]

Man I really love how you approach these reactions, it's very detailed and sophisticated, you're not just mumbling, it is very educational. My new fav vocal coach!

[@PeterBarber]

Thanks so much!

[@MommaBird52]

He had a job cleaning chicken coops and found they remained calmer when he sang to them. He sings in several languages.

[@2705barb]

I absolutely love Marcelito I could happily listen to him all day long, he is amazingly awesome. I loved your Analysis on him and listening to how the vocals work, it is fascinating and enjoyable. Thank you

[@armondfurmie5613]

PETER HE HAS SUCH A VOICE RANGE IT'S SENSUAL HIGHS LOWS MAGNETIC

[@anthonymarcomiguel8662]

Thanks peter for supporting our folk.

[@amberdulay7238]

If you love his higher vocal range, definitely check out his cover of The Power of Love. He sings the entire thing in his “female” voice. Excellent analysis, thanks for the reaction!

[@belindabuttigieg5151]

Marcelito has never had any vocal or musical training, he taught himself to sing at the age of 7 to comfort himself when he was alone and afraid on the streets in the Philppines. He can sing all genres and in 6 languages and adapts his own voice { which is beautiful} to match the song he is singing. I discovered years ago when I was sick and watched he on the Wish Bus 107-5, since then I have watched so many youtube reactions and talent shows to his natural abilities. He has a unique memory and versatile voice that allows him to reproduce the songs he sings, I love how he is able to switch between his female voice and the male voice so easily while sitting down. Watching on the Wish Bus with some of his friends watching him outside the Sound Engineers would tease him about his female voice so at the end of the song he does a movement with his mouth like coughing so that he his spitting out the female voice from his body. The smile on his face is so contagious and genuine, he loves singing. He appeared on AGT Champions show 2020 coming in 4th which was a total injustice. { you should watch his performances on that show- Power Of Love, Beauty & the Beast, Time to say Goodbybe .He his married with two daughters now. He has his own charity which cares for the poor in the Philppines. Peter I enjoyed listening to your commentary and reactions which were priceless and genuine to Marcelito voice.

[@benknowles6757]

He sang it in both male and female vocal. Such a hard song to accomplish on a male register range. Well done Peter on insite and personal experience on this piece.

[@khucthan4099]

People are generally speechless. Thank you for your analyse. Very helpfull.

[@debgalloway1398]

This man is unlike anyone I have ever had the pleasure of listening to! The way he changes from part to part so seamlessly is something else. It seems to me that he is the most natural with the higher parts but that being the first I heard him singing will sometimes sway my opinion. But, I am very untrained in the technical realm too, which is one reason I love to hear your opinion on these artists!

[@samueljravestruz4702]

Thanks for featuring Marcelito Pomoy. He is an incredible singer with multiple beautiful voices. Kindly check out other more world class Filipino artists like the Disney legend and the pride and treasure of the Philippines Ms Lea Salonga and her performances. You will be delighted and enjoy her performances as well as other Filipino talents... thanks and more power!!❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@v.garcia3719]

Marcelito has no formal musical training at all

[@suecameron3124]

He is terrific, but your face watching him said a thousand words.

[@dottieshields5918]

Hi Peter. I found Marcelito on KZbin late in 2019. I watched many reaction videos. He has other tracks on KZbin, like The Power of Love (sung high throughout--beautiful). He showed up on America's Got Talent-The Champions in January of 2020 (he won Philippines Got Talent in 2011). One of the songs he sang there was Time to Say Goodbye, by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli. Ach. I watched many reactions videos. Someone mentioned another interesting singer, Dimash. It was then that I found the land of Chinese singers, and eventually Korean singers. Such talent in Asia! I have spent many hours listening to them and singing along. Zhou Shen, Hua Chenyu, Jason Zhang Jie, Ayunga, Zheng Yunlong (check out Supervocal 2018), Henry Lau, Hacken Lee (Li Keqin), Wu Qing-feng, and in South Korea, Forestella, HPresso, Choi Jaerim, Michael K. Lee.

[@javiersuico3995]

Hi, peter I'm glad to be a part of your channel ,I'm #1fan of marcelito pomoy here in Philippines he's talented singer.

[@jefersonmosa4368]

Back in the old days, Filipinos, especially in provinces, has this singing contest called “doble-kara” which means singing with dual voices. Marcelito have perfected that technique even though the fame of the style of singing has gone.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Thank you for the explanation

[@janekerigan235]

You should watch the remote control challenge. It's a game where he had to flip from one voice to another when the host pushes the remote control lol

[@mariourcadez8951]

Simply an amazing gift from GOD!!! TREMENDOUS VOCALS!

[@caroldrennan2406]

To be as good as the professionals is an amazing achievement, but let’s not forget, he’s self trained. From a impoverish background , he deserves to make it big and be recognised as a real star. God bless you Marcelino.

[@cassiefriedman1446]

I LOVE HIS VOICE 😘😘😘

[@catherinehubbard1167]

At the time this was recorded, Marcelito Pomoy had not had voice training, he was self-taught. He also spoke neither English nor Italian; Tagalog is his native language. As I understand it, there is an old and respected tradition in the Philippines of men singing with two voices, so what is astonishing to us is familiar there, though I can’t see how many would be able to do it on this level. The coughing-into-the-hand gesture he did with a smile after he finished was a joke. He said he was spitting out Celine Dion.

[@ericsaari2901]

Great reaction, thanks! I learned a lot. Always enjoy your reactions.

[@raziazrai7737]

Amazing Marcelito Pomoy

[@sharbrantly2112]

I always love your commentary. I have listened to other reactions by other professionals, but you are my go to. Love your speaking voice by the way!

[@mastermao8592]

Your breakdowns and assessments are fantastic I’m learning so much thank you

[@embran8486]

When I first heard it I didn't recognize the Bocelli in Pomoy's way of singing at first. Even sounded a bit more like Josh Groban at times. Relistening both to old duet between Bocelli and Celine and the newer one (old one the one he most likely used as reference) I must say Pomoy definitely did changes. As in skipping the runs and almost whisper moments that the duo put in themselves making their version of the song. I actually like Pomoy's take on Bocelli more than Bocelli did himself.

[@danielbondoc7698]

He is really amazing singer and he is gifted voice incredible in a million human being is the only one can doing this voice.

[@gracieh8400]

I think he’s perfect!

[@moriahwhite1188]

Oooohhh . . . I’m gonna enjoy watching your facial expressions throughout this video even more than VPs “If I Were a Rich Man/Girl”! 😁

[@robertm8869]

I think he was mainly mimicking Bocelli’s sound, hence the inefficiency. Since he didn’t have any training, he mimics most of the music he sings.

[@ilonadever8249]

Aside from the astounding vocals, what amazes me is that neither English or Italian is his native language. I heard another reactor (Italian) say that his pronunciation was good. That he obviously had taught himself to sing the Italian sections because he skipped a portion of a phrase. When he was on America's Got Talent, his wife spoke for him, his English was very rudimentary at the time. Thanx for reacting to this one, Peter, I always enjoy your work!

[@lindaroselevin2191]

He is self-taught. He spent time homeless. He had a rough life and taught himself English and sang in perfect Italian. He did not have formal training acc[riding to what I have heard. I think he is wonderful.

[@maryhumphrey3002]

Watch his face when he sings both parts. His facial expressions get softer when he sings Celines part. It's very subtle but you can see it. Oh yes, he is self taught. My favorite part was when he changed voices the first time you heard it. Oh yes, the expression on your face was priceless.

[@KaivalaJenva]

Again peter shows us how much he appreciates and enjoys the abilitys and talents of others

[@homeralbufera7068]

Marcelito Pomoy is good dual voice singer. He hits the notes because of wide range of his voice

[@RicardoLimse]

Hi Sir Peter I'm from the Philippines we are glad you appreciate the talent of our fellow pilipino which is MARCELITO POMOY,really he is so talented person

[@corneleggberry4167]

What. This is super amazing

[@imtherapycat]

As always I loved your reaction! He's quite the unique natural talent, isn't he?

[@ronj5714]

He does sound to me as a countertenor. This would explain why, I think he sounds better in the higher range. But his tenor sound is beautiful too. His higher range is magical as his vibrato just sails away happily away at the end there. He is crystal clear & bright in that higher range. You are the only reaction that caught the subtle slight squeeze in the lower range - you are good.

[@KillerPorpoise]

Agreed. Sounds like a true countertenor.

[@popukon]

Marcelito Pomoy has never been classically trained, or trained much at all. He was abandoned by his mother at age 7. At that time his father was incarcerated. When he was sad or lonely, he would sing. He lived in the streets of Mainla. One day a policeman took him in. Later when he started to search for his family, he saw Philippines Got Talent and he entered, figuring if we won, he could meet up with his family. The whole country was looking for his family. He won the 2011 Philippines Got Talent and at the championship his family had come. All of this is self taught, or taught in the streets of Manila. Try to find the time he was o Ellen DeGeneres show. His English was not very good, Ellen had to have a Tagalog English translator for him. Ellen also arranged for Marcelito to meed Celine Dion as he was a fan of hers and apparently Ellen and Celine are friends. So, that means that he learned the Prayer, just by listening. That is how he does Spanish in Despacito, he also has sung in Chinese. He mimics the sound. If you want to hear his "normal voice", Despacito and a lived duet wirh Morissette Amon where they did Little Mix's Secret Love Song (try to get the Wish version).

[@reedhaley15]

Have you heard the Dimash quartet yet. It's a trip!.

[@caesarantonio7453]

Marcelino sings like the voices of angels because he is gifted and how he does it is beyond comprehension because his gift is no less than a miracle given the fact that he never had any formal training in music. He is a natural pure and rare talent that baffles the mind of the experts of voice culture and professional artists alike.

[@NicJLock]

Easily my favourite singer reactions and analyses, Peter! Thank you for all you do.