ROCK SINGER REACTS | Diana Ankudinova - Can't Help Falling In Love

[@Grays_Plays]

Hey guys, feel free to check out more of my reactions on my music channel here - youtube.com/@graysmusic91 Will definitely be looking at more of Diana's singing soon!

[@CarcanoGaming]

She's a dramatic contralto who has a polyphonic tone.. That's not a processed sound bro. Just her... She's one of a kind!

[@lookingatsunsets636]

50+ years of listening to music and I have never heard anyone sounding anything like Diana.

[@Grays_Plays]

She's very unique, beautiful voice and a really interesting combination of techniques that she makes use of.

[@lookingatsunsets636]

@@Grays_Plays Absolutely. Has an emotional intelligence and ability to express it, way beyond her years

[@drthornton]

No special effects applied to the voice, no double tracking of the voice. Thanks for your detailed reaction.

[@Realmorpho]

You are wrong here is no fake. Despite his young age, Diana Ankudinova is a larynx expert whose sound is smoothly transmitted between head voice and chest sound and even at both the both. Her headvoice has a unique vibration.

[@danalawrence4473]

No effects in post production- that is really her. Keep in mind she is a contralto, so at the lowest end of the female voice, but with phenomenal range: D flat 3 to B flat 5. You should watch a few other clips- for her polyphonics and multiphonics, yodeling skills, ability to belt, and so on. An amazing singer. Songs to check her out: Rechenka, Wicked Game, Human, Jodel Time (when she was 13!).

[@Roza-zn6qw]

Как то Диана Анкудинова сказала: "хотите знать как я пою, спросите у меня". Она великолепная певица с уникальным, завораживающим голосом!!! Каждое её выступление - это прекрасный мир!!!

[@fnln6050]

Голос - да, манера - ... мммм... на любителя.

[@ЭльвираБулыгина-н1ы]

@@fnln6050 завидуй молча.

[@fnln6050]

@@ЭльвираБулыгина-н1ы, Такой манере могут завидовать только вам подобные, а я предпочту манеру Мировых звёзд контральто.

[@ЭльвираБулыгина-н1ы]

@@fnln6050 флаг тебе в руки)

[@fnln6050]

@@ЭльвираБулыгина-н1ы, Зачем он мне, если я не собираюсь предпринимать никаких действий?!

[@dieseldog00]

Diana is a polyphonic coloratura Contralto. Her range is from Contralto to Soprano.

[@alandz8706]

a smart person says about himself - I don't know anything, a stupid person says about himself - I know everything....

[@Grays_Plays]

Love seeing the dunning-kruger effect referenced.

[@encrypter46]

Here are three reasons why Diana (the Queen of Goosebumps) doesn't sound human. First, she is a contralto, which is the absolute rarest type of female voice. It allows her to sing very dramatic/powerful, very (I mean VERY) deep, very dark, very rich. Second, she has a spectacular larynx. She's been called the vocal Eighth Wonder of the World. Third, she is polyphonic, which means she can produce multiple harmonics within her voice at the same time. This is what allows her to sound like two people at once. (more below) When you add all that up you basically get a person who creates her own auto-tune. She doesn't need electronic auto-tune. She IS her own auto-tune. And the effect when you hear her is totally mind-blowing. It's like she's singing right through you, like a sword straight into your soul. Literally NOBODY else on the planet has a voice like hers. She's not one in a million, she's one in seven billion. Everyone sings, but one of the judges is special. The one who most vividly appreciated Diana's voice. The one who was standing listening to the song. He is an opera singer who is considered one of the best voices in the world. His name is Yusuf Eyvazov. He is a dramatic tenor, the husband of the great opera star of our time, Anna Netrebko. Yusuf is welcome at all the best opera venues in the world, where the best of the best voices of the world sing, on such stages as the Mariinsky Theater, the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Vienna State Opera, the Bolshoi Theater, the Paris National Opera and others. Who, if not he, can appreciate the voice? And he, at the end of Diana's performance, was crying. It's worth a lot. This is worth more than the opinions of millions of reactors and judges. This episode's guest star Yusif Eyvazov said: "You know I'm struggling to articulate what I've felt. I've heard many music in my life, I sing along all over the world. I have seen a lot of concert halls and people, orchestra and musicians.... ....This girl got just an incredible talent hidden inside, and may God give that this talent gets into good hands, people who can do with it what she deserves in the future which Diana herself deserves."

[@hakatenele1075]

Great comment. Greetings from Germany. 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻

[@captainpearly3994]

Yes, great comment. I'm glad she is happening in my life time. I can't imagine what else she can do with her voice in the future with the best vocal teachers. To think she is still in her teens. May God protect her from the evil greedy music industry.

[@encrypter46]

@@captainpearly3994 AMEN!!!!

[@joshspeed7794]

This dude is so full of himself and literally has the worst reactions. LOL. He didn't even respond to your incredibly helpful comment. smh

[@maurosantos6140]

Hi everyone, I am from Brazil, a week has passed since I first heard for the first time Diana’s voice, and as of right now, I’ve probably watched all her performances, 15 times or more each… not ashamed to admit, but reading thru comments, seems to me I am not the only one, YES, I’ve been bitten, bewitched, drugged…enchanted! I am not a singer or artist, just a regular dude, but I can honestly say I never experienced thru music what I am experiencing with Diana’s performances, it’s all pretty new to me and I love it. At this point I am just wishing she will be able to cope with all the talent she’s been given, and all the attention she’s going to receive from people all over the world, that she grows as a decent woman ( not what we have been seeing lately by other singers) which by the way, I think is not going to happen, by the decent way she dresses up and behaves… (thank you Diana’s mom for that), anyways, I really wish to be seeing more of Diana’s performances in the years to come, and be blessed with her voice and artistry.

[@Yuri_Smirnov]

У Дианы Полифонический Голос - Драматик Контральто - РЕДЧАЙШИЙ!!!

[@fnln6050]

... но к сожелению манеру она выбрала не очень удачную. Послушайте Тони Брэкстон, у которой тоже контральто, да и много других всемирно известных контральто, начиная с Уитни, которые очень бережно относятся к экстремальным звукам на выходе.

[@cheburashka77777]

@@fnln6050 душнила

[@fnln6050]

@@cheburashka77777, de bil

[@Ева-л7н4ц]

@@fnln6050 тони не цепляет..никак.

[@ДианкинКот]

@@fnln6050 Хорошая певица, но быстро надоела!

[@ВладимирТретьяков-р7р]

Диана шикарная певица с полифоническим голосом. Практически после каждой песни многие прибывают в окалдованом состоянии. Лайк.

[@kevinbrown4947]

Smart instructive comments. Yeah, the sound engineers added some doubling? voice effects. It adds to the production impact, but she's very talented and sounds amazing without effects.

[@Grays_Plays]

Thanks very much. And yeah I don't know why they double tracked it there, her voice was carrying the tune brilliantly without it.

[@kevinbrown4947]

@@Grays_Plays You might like listening to this video which she apparently recorded on her phone so there probably isn't any processing, and we get to hear a bit of her speaking voice. i don't know if there is any polyphonics, but definitely a unique timbre and resonance. Stay well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaHFZnZna8-In80

[@Grays_Plays]

Cheers mate, I love it. That's exactly the kind of thing I look for when analysing a singer's voice. From what I've heard so far I'm not really hearing obvious polyphonics (though I'm admittedly far from an expert on them,) and I'm inclined to think that people are simply calling it that because of her unique tone and their desire to find a word to describe it. She tends to sing with a lower larynx than the average in contemporary music and more openness in various places in her throat from what I can tell, and the way she has to narrow other areas in order to maintain clarity emphasises different formants than what I think a lot of us are used to hearing. I haven't seen too much of her yet though so I could be completely wrong and maybe she does display polyphonics more obviously in certain performances. I'll have to keep listening and see what comes up. Thanks again for the link.

[@Иринаиванова-м5щ8р]

Super Diana-18yo!!! Amazing!!! Beautiful!!! Mysterious!!! Fantastic and magical voice!!! Awesome!!! Thank you!!!

[@Викторвойналович-ь3н]

Некоторое время назад у Дианы было четыре октавы. Сейчас, возможно, больше. она над этим работает.

[@ЛюдаАлиева-у4б]

Дорогой мой Диана в этом шоу поет только в живую. Это и было фишкой этого проэкта что участники пели исключительно в живую.

[@martasvey6034]

Диана точно так же споёт a capella, чему мы не раз были свидетелями... Она - неповторима, ее голос объемный и многогранный.

[@suriaanh1011]

Must react to Rechenka when she was 14

[@barista._]

✨Wonderful and unique Diana👑 🎵🎶💯 Thank you!🙋‍♀

[@natalia_R]

The singers sang live in this show, but the orchestra and backing vocals were recorded in advance. Diana sounds the same: both in live concerts and in recordings. Rare timbre, perfect vocal technique, wide range. Diana is a unique singer. I've never heard anything like this 🔥🔥🔥

[@Grays_Plays]

Yeah I saw a few clips of her in a rawer setting before doing this reaction and her voice was right in that ballpark tonally. She sounds like that and it's awesome! Unique is definitely the right word, don't really know how else to describe the way she utilises some not so conventional sounds and techniques into something so musical. It's really cool to see.

[@skippydidge]

NO backing vocals at all, you're wrong!

[@дмитрийдмитрий-к7е]

thank you for your reaction. it turned out to learn something new. good luck to your channel. all the world !

[@denisehaukkala9742]

Rechenka is one of my favorite of Diana. Enjoyed your technical craft discussion

[@marciacampbell7417]

Diana Ankudinova is considered like Dimash's little sister. Both are brilliant and talented artists. Started their passion for music when they were very younger. I love her. Her unique and particular voice really captivated me. She Is a brave survivor from abuse suffered when She was just a child. Music become her shelter and helped her explore her skills with her voice. She writes her own songs. When I hear her sings..She conveys all feelings. One of reasons Why I love her singing it's cos covers feels like if were different songs. They never sound like the original ( this Is exactly what I expect in a cover) . U must to watch her channel. And listening her version of wicked games. Phenomenal! Thanks for reactioning her. Greetings !

[@Grays_Plays]

I'm getting where that comparison is coming from. They must have some similar influences cause there are elements in their singing that seem reminiscent of each other in spite of how different their tone and styles are. I've read some of her backstory and it's tragic, and I'm sure we can see some of the impact of it in her performing as she is rather intense with how strongly she emotes while singing on stage for such a young girl. Will definitely give her channel a look, I'm sure there's lots of good stuff there. Cheers for watching my reaction to her.

[@johnsink856]

She had broken her collarbone at 4 and I think it has done something with her and using her voice..this is a competition and no effects were allowed “supposedly” Personally I think she’s a true Siren and one of the most hauntingly beautiful voice I’ve ever heard and at 19-20 she’s only going to perfect it more and I’m here for it✌️

[@Grays_Plays]

I don't think so (with it affecting her voice, not doubting the story, lol.) Her voice is normal when she talks, as well as at many points during her singing so it must be under her control. Either way awesome voice she's got, and she's really good at controlling it. I'm sure she'll continue to improve with time as well.

[@peterhowells7309]

Greetings from Scotland! I'm not going to dispute your observations but I will give you a little background on this phenomenal singer's life - so far! Diana is 19yo currently but I've been following her since she was around 13yo. Diana is a natural Dramatic Contralto so the lower registers are her comfort zone but she now has around a 4 octave range and it's increasing. She also naturally sings with polyphonic overtones so it sounds like many voices at the same time! HOW you ask? Please continue reading............ Diana's birthmother had multiple miscarriages but when Diana came along, she seemed to hate her. She verbally and physically abused her, trying to drown her, strangle and belittle her. It all culminated when (at 3yo) she dragged her to a bus stop with a broken collarbone and abandoned her, saying "Survive if you can" A passing relative took her in but because she cried constantly (naturally with a broken collarbone) she took her to the authorities who removed Diana from her birthmothers care and placed her in an orphanage. For almost 2 years Diana never gave up hope and she knew that she was meant for something better. (This story is in her Wikipedia entry) Finally her new mother (Irina Ponik, who worked as a masseuse there occasionally) Signed her adoption papers and took her home. She vowed to pay Irina back for her kindness. Irina had a real struggle because Diana had obviously been badly affected by the experiences and at 5yo, she had a very bad stammer. It was recommended that she be taken for singing lessons to help this and immediately it was recognised that Diana had perfect pitch and an excellent ear for music and songs. 1 year later, at 6yo, Diana was performing solo on stage! She is a rapid learner! This young unique phenomenon sang everywhere and anywhere she could, working constantly to earn money for the family who rescued her. At 13yo she held her 1st solo concert and one of the songs she sang was in a very rare Sephardic Jewish/Spanish dialect, a song called "Me Voy" (I'm leaving) with a power and emotional commitment that staggers belief! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp_PmHVvZc6HnJI (She has already sung in *7 languages, Russian, English, French, Spanish, German, Ukrainian and Arabic!!!*) She was already winning every contest in Russia and other countries that she could get to. Then at 14yo Diana took part in an amazing Russian project "You are Super" for abandoned/disadvantaged children (because Diana spent time in an orphanage) The 1st song she performed shocked the judges and audience so much, it went viral. February 10, 2018 "Dernière Danse" in French kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqexeot4n8Z3rqs The rest, as they say, is now history!.............

[@wbsesq1]

Thank you for this. Truly remarkable story.

[@peterhowells7309]

@@wbsesq1 Absolutely! And Diana is a truly remarkable young lady with a heart of gold, as well as a great voice! T👍👍😊😊

[@Grays_Plays]

Thank you for sharing, though it's obviously a very sad story to read about. That kind of trauma from what I've seen tends to age children and make them come across as really mature for their age because of having to process that kind of horrific experience. I'm sure we can see elements of that in Diana's stage presence, as she seems incredibly intense while performing for such a young girl in a couple of her earlier clips that I've been checking out. It's horrible that she's been through such an ordeal and that she has that kind of pain to draw on, but it does give an amazing depth to her performances I must say. I hope she's in a good place now mentally and physically. She's a very gifted singer and I look forward to seeing how she grows as she I'm sure she'll only improve with time.

[@peterhowells7309]

@@Grays_Plays Exactly! This is what "created" Diana's unique voice and her strength of character! She was offered contracts many times but decided to go it her own way - a brave and sensible decision because the music business has no mercy with young talent like this. She is such an inspiration to young people!

[@Grays_Plays]

@@peterhowells7309 Smart girl. It's easier than ever to be able to advertise and market yourself in this day and age, and I imagine the music industry is more cutthroat than ever post covid where money is tighter. It's probably sensible for her to try to retain as much creative control as possible.

[@romanpuente5454]

She is a great singer, Very good your analisis my friend, very proffesional !!

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

Thank you. Her voice is deep, dark and mysterious. She took Elvis's song that was sweet and nice and romantic, and has turned it into a dark and not the least bit sweet sound.

[@Grays_Plays]

Sounded very sombre but very nice to my ears. Thanks for commenting.

[@Gheorghinna]

Bravo Diana!!!

[@Grays_Plays]

Bravo indeed, this was an exceptional performance for such a young singer. Really enjoyed watching it.

[@ЛИЛИЯСУЯРГУЛОВА-е7х]

Не ищите бек-вокала,то есть второго голоса-это ее подлинный голос: высокий легко переходит в низкий диапозон и наоборот. Найдите, записи в Ютубе,где она поет Соло-без музыки вживую...

[@youpsgameschannel7500]

Да пошёл он.

[@Olgemini]

До парня еле допёрло, что у Дианы полифонический голос. Она лучшая!!!

[@ЛенаЕльс]

Diana Super

[@НаталияН-р4ф]

Bravo, Диана!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@АнатолийПоперечный-ц9ъ]

DIANA ANKUDINOVA (Диана Анкудинова) This is a man's world

[@Mikhail-Oplesnin]

Хладнокровный комментатор. Не стану его ни хвалить, ни укорять: кое-что интересное он сказал; всё-таки - профессионал (диапазон в три октавы; отличный контроль вокала и прочее). Но подобные видеоролики с шоу не стоит анализировать, как запись с конкурса Чайковского, где певцы выступают без микрофона на фоне одного и того же портрета великого композитора. Подобное представление предполагает, в первую очередь, эмоциональную реакцию и эстетическое восприятие. Если вас не впечатляет ни ни мощнейшая энергетика, ни эмоциональность, ни удивительные визуальные образы - значит, все творцы этого шоу работали впустую. Однако сотни тысяч любителей музыки во всём мире думают совсем иначе. А что касается продюсерской работы со звуком: разумеется, она была - как и на всех подобных шоу; какой смысл это обсуждать: был ли бэк-вокал, или это некий двоящийся голос. Обсуждать нужно такой вопрос: а было ли с чем работать продюсерам? Можно ли было выпустить другого очень хорошего артиста, чтобы он исполнил эту композицию - с тем же ошеломляющим эффектом: причём не только звуковым, но и эмоциональным, и артистическим? Ответ не потребует долгих размышлений: нет другого такого артиста. Для того, чтобы достичь именно такого мощного, многостороннего, долгоиграющего эффекта - нужен был только этот артист: Диана Анкудинова. У меня нет ни малейших сомнений, что продюсеры этого шоу ожидаемый эффект просчитывали, опираясь, хотя бы, на невероятную популярность видеороликов с "Реченькой", и особенно, с "Derniere danse". И как мы видим, они не ошиблись. Окончательные итоги подводить рано; прошло всего 14 месяцев; но непохоже, что песня "Can't Help Falling in Love"в исполнении Дианы Анкудиновой хоть сколько-нибудь потускнела и ослабила своё не до конца понятное воздействие на многих, очень многих слушателей. А то, что этот феноменальный голос не на всех так действует, лишь подтверждает для меня очевидное: он слишком необычный, слишком неожиданный, слишком не похожий на другие голоса. Его нужно не только расслышать, но и почувствовать; и если это произойдёт - то он вас вознаградит, как никакой другой голос... (предыдущая его реакция - на Димаша набрала 17 тысяч просмотров за 14 дней; думаю, эта реакция наберёт не меньше 20 тысяч - будет ли он удивлён?)

[@elenabudilova3750]

Михаил, и снова браво! 👏❤️

[@ЕкатеринаДмитриева-о6н]

Вот вы даете. Я бы даже поленилась столько писать👍

[@Mikhail-Oplesnin]

@@ЕкатеринаДмитриева-о6н Видите ли: мне кажется, что иногда я высказываю мысли, сходные с мыслями других поклонников Дианы Анкудиновой ; но не все могут написать более-менее приличный текст; а многим, действительно, просто лень...

[@elenabudilova3750]

@@Mikhail-Oplesnin умоляю вас не только от своего имени, но и от имени многих поклонников Дианы Анкудиновой, продолжайте писать комментарии🙏, в каждой серьёзной реакции мы ищем прежде всего их! 👏❤️

[@ЕкатеринаДмитриева-о6н]

@@Mikhail-Oplesnin Я , и поленилась и безусловно не смогла так грамотно написать.🤗

[@teresalehtonen8499]

She does not need "post production" to sound like this. Listen to her from her own channel. And there is no other singer she is polyphonic, very rare. She is one of the most unique singers on this planet.

[@Grays_Plays]

Never said she did. Pretty sure I was very clear that I've checked out some other performances of hers and that her tone is right in that ballpark in every one of them. There's definitely double tracking, and I'm not hearing polyphony in any sense of the term that I've seen described. I could be completely wrong in my definition though, so I'm looking forward to exploring it with more reactions to her singing soon. Agreed, she's got an incredibly unique voice.

[@vladzo123]

I think it is better to say she has multiple resonances when she is not singing falsetto. Those resonances are based on her unique anatomy and sound almost as if she has a second voice. However, when she speaks she does not have that effect. I think when she drops her huge larynx she is able to create such unusual set of sounds mixed.

[@Jack96993]

Thank you for your analysis and reaction to Diana's performance Diana has been singing from the age of five and as far as l know she also has professional lessons from a vocal coach I would have to say, Diana has complete control over her contralto/polyphonic voice and in no way sounds like the current crop of female singer's today So refreshing 😀

[@Grays_Plays]

Her tone is cut from a very different cloth than the average female singer that seems to wind up on the radio that's for sure, but it's very nice to listen to and as you said, very refreshing.

[@Jack96993]

@@Grays_Plays Diana has an interesting but sad back story May I suggest her one take at a radio station at the age of 10 doing the Beatles song " Oh Darling " Adorable for sure, but you will hear that special voice even at that young age

[@владимирданилов-с1ш]

можно сколько угодно разбирать пение Дианы, но все равно все ясно что ничего не ясно)). сколько угодно можно говорить о гортани, языке, вверх, вниз, но повторить этого никто не сможет!

[@ТамараПелых-р9д]

Диана - уникум !!!

[@Grays_Plays]

Слишком верно.

[@fnln6050]

Кто вам такое сказал?! Все эти техники были и до Дианы. Слушайте всемирно известных контральто, ту же Тони Брэкстон. Другое дело, что она в отличие от Дианы, используют эти техники дозированно, а Диана перебарщивает с насыщением ними песен.

[@ЭльвираБулыгина-н1ы]

@@fnln6050 не смеши людей, с Дианой не кто не сравнится, все специалисты говорят, что ее голос уникальный, и людей очень цепляет, до мурашек.

[@fnln6050]

@@ЭльвираБулыгина-н1ы, Причём здесь уникальность голоса, если я говорю о технике и манере исполнения?! Ничего нового технически Диана не изобрела, а вот то, что она перенасыщает этой техникой и манерами песни, если сравнивать с Мировыми звёздами, это - факт.

[@АмфитритаПосейдонова]

Просто скептик...никому не верю...бывает...))

[@jannarumeantseva7198]

Он не единственный - до него были и другие, но ... ко второй reaction многие вылечивались ))

[@ВегаИванова]

@@jannarumeantseva7198 Вряд ли. Снисходительный тон - это стиль его реакций.

[@jannarumeantseva7198]

@@ВегаИванова Снисходительный?! Мол, ладно, голос не такой как у всех; мол, да, не выдавливает из себя с трудом непонятные звуки, как это делают многие "певцы" и т.п.?! Как min, на предвзятость тянет )) А всё почему, (вспомнила цитату из известного к/ф) - Скрипач, вместо того, чтобы всё время думать, что ты первый грузинский космонавт (музыкальный эксперт), и что тебе Нобелевскую премию дадут, верни ложку, которую ты у нищих артистов украл ))

[@АлексейМахалов-б7г]

Сколько токсичности...повышаем самоооценку?

[@a.p.kartsev]

Thanks.

[@valeraloshinin1549]

Дианочка как всегда Супер! Дианочка величайшая певица современности Супер звезда! Красатуличка наша Супер звезда!

[@wg390]

Дианочка ты даже не понимаешь как весь МИР ВЛЮБИЛСЯ В ТЕБЯ! Ты ВЕЛИКАЯ певица! Иногда, раз в Тысячилетие, Боги и Матушка Земля дарят нам Чудо в лице Дианы. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diana, you don't even understand how the whole WORLD fell in love with you! You are a GREAT singer! Sometimes, once in a Millennium, the Gods and Mother Earth give us a Miracle in the person of Diana.

[@j.bogartte4809]

She is a contralto with polyphonic voice

[@jannarumeantseva7198]

Фома неверующий )) Ндаа, предвзятость не лучший советчик, но ... Диана отлично умеет это лечить ))

[@bradon932]

😆😆😆😆 If you listen to her sing at her concerts, she is singing with polyphonics; she sounds exactly the same. Diana is a mystery to most, which is why people are attracted to her voice. There is post-production that is disappointing but there is nothing fake or added with Diana. She is her own auto-tune! The space she has anatomically let's her resonators create a distinct sound, it is not something that can be imitated (voice coaches have tried). You will understand and get it as you listen to her more 🙂 I have not read any comments yet...just ignore the really defensive people because people really like Diana and sometimes they tend to not understand, it is difficult to know what Diana is doing because they have not heard this kind of voice before. Peace & Love, Brother

[@Grays_Plays]

Cheers for commenting mate, I'm enjoying all the comments I'm getting so far. As for the defensive ones I'm finding it interesting how some of my Russian viewers seem to be picking up a condescending vibe from my video, and I'm wondering if that might be a language barrier or some sort of cultural difference because I'm not aware that I've said anything negative or along those kind of lines at all. Makes me wonder how my mannerisms might be coming across to non English speakers, but I don't take it personally. And yeah I'm really enjoying hearing Diana's voice, it makes me want to explore some darker sounds in my own singing. Even in rawer performing environments she still has that kind of sound and it's is pretty cool to see that it's not been embellished too much for TV. She has a unique voice for sure. Peace and love mate. Take care.

[@bladewraith]

@@Grays_Plays I lived and worked in Russia. I speak it fluently and am very familiar with the culture. Russians tend to be quite patriotic and defensive of criticism aimed at them....whether that is a person of Russian origin or an element of culture. This really isn't unusual.

[@SolowayZ]

@@bladewraith , да, правда, есть такой грешок за нами) Так вот читаешь иной раз комментарии, так даже стыдно становится за таких защитников, но по-человечески понимаешь товарищей. Если и хочется объяснить им, что они не правы, то это уж в сторонке, когда "чужих" рядом нет. Как в том анекдоте, когда американца уговаривали сказать, что Путин дурак, а когда сказал - дали по голове)

[@johnterry1852]

Welcome to the magical, mystical world of Princess Diana, The Goddess Voice of Nature. Enjoy your journey. She is a true Contralto and Polyphonic. BTW, her name is pronounced Dee aah na An coo Dee nova.

[@Grays_Plays]

Thank you, I'm looking forward to checking out more of her work. I'll try to get her name right for the next reaction!

[@Running_to_dream]

Замечательная юная АРТИСТКА - ДИАНА АНКУДИНОВА!!! Исполнено просто потрясающе!!! Это уникальный талант с уникальным тембром голоса!!! Её технику исполнения будут разбирать долго и скрупулёзно, но... Поддаётся ли детальному изучению разряд молнии???... Wonderful young ARTIST - DIANA ANKUDINOVA!!! Done just amazing!!! This is a unique talent with a unique voice timbre!!! Her technique of execution will be analyzed for a long time and scrupulously, but... Is a lightning discharge amenable to detailed study???...

[@Grays_Plays]

Very fair point and very well made mate. All I can do as an aspiring singer is try to study as best as I can though, and who better to try to learn from than obviously amazing singers?

[@mindyspencer2373]

I hope that in 5-10 years of more musical experience, you can re-watch this "reaction" of yours and are capable of laughing at your musical expertise.

[@Grays_Plays]

Got 20 so far, and as much as the goal is definitely to improve to the point that I can look back at my current skills as laughable, I don't reckon another 5-10 years is gonna be the game changer you're implying it'd be after this long at it already.

[@mindyspencer2373]

@GrayKZbin , I apologize, that was quite bitchy of me, and out of character. Music, like comedy, is selective.

[@Grays_Plays]

Happens more often than not on social media so no worries. Appreciate it though, not often I bump into people capable of much self reflection on here and it's nice to see. And indeed. Everyone's experience and perspective is unique and wonderful in its own way. That's why I do reactions, exposes me to things I otherwise won't encounter in the usual musical projects I'm involved in. Hope you have a nice day!

[@EbizzerHH]

She is a polyphonic dramatic contralto... or in other ways she is a unicorn with fairy-genes! Otherworldly brillant and it is all her! ;))

[@sergeyfedotov5163]

Many thanks for the detailed analysis. It is interesting to hear your opinion on Diana's other songs.

[@ТамараПелых-р9д]

Диана Анкудинова - Богиня Вокала !!! Уникальная супер-Певица и Артистка в начале восхождения на Олимп... 💃💃💃 💝💝💝

[@grom010101]

Добро пожаловать в мир Дианы! Диана - уникальная и неповторимая певица! Невероятное выступление Дианы! Просто потрясающее! И интересная, но не эмоциональная реакция! Диане - браво! А за реакцию - лайк! Welcome to the world of Diana! Diana is a unique and inimitable singer! Incredible performance by Diana! Simply amazing! And an interesting, but not emotional reaction! Diana - bravo! And for the reaction - like!

[@Miha_IL]

суждения из разряда, если я так не умею то этого не может быть и всё это сделано аппаратурой))) смешно!)))

[@Miha_IL]

и опосля пришла идея, если это всего лишь продюсерский работа со звуком, так возьмите и повторите! 😉или слабо?))

[@галясуханова-к7о]

Её уже давно все кому не лень разобрали. Что только мы не слышали о её пении, она просто классная. Многие уже оценили и полюбили нашу Дианочку.

[@GelosRonald]

Now the Russians will throw you likes for Diana, thank you for the reaction of our beauty!

[@Grays_Plays]

You're welcome mate, she's bloody brilliant and it's a pleasure listening to her.

[@wbrenne]

Obviously live is her performance of "Horses", just her with microphone and speaker singing to a backing tracknon a tiny stage. Best way to hear her pure voice, just with a little bit of reverb. Also phenomenal: Rechenka, where she is showing many more vocal tricks that became a trademark of hers.

[@Grays_Plays]

Will have to check both of those out, they both sound fascinating. Thank you.

[@georgepredatorcorvettec5648]

thanks for reacting to Diana, good job, check out Wicked Game or Rechenka next, she is younger.

[@ИванШепелев-м2ъ]

да у ДИАНЫ голос с полифинией

[@ОльгаСолдатенко-р9у]

Впечатление,что ему просто не интересен никто, кроме него самого, такого крутого специалиста.

[@ВегаИванова]

У меня такое впечатление осталось с его первой реакции на Димаша. Такой же снисходительный тон.

[@ЕвгенияЛещук-р9щ]

Точно сказано!

[@динаиванова-ж3м]

Он рекламирует себя...:)))

[@Grays_Plays]

Мне интересно обсуждать технику певцов, которые намного лучше меня, в надежде улучшить собственное мастерство, а также помочь начинающим певцам улучшить свое мастерство в кратчайшие сроки. Подобные видео, в которых обсуждаются вокальные приемы великих певцов, но при этом избегаются терминологические споры, могут сэкономить мне 10 лет как певцу, поэтому я действительно хочу снять их и начать разговор, который может принести пользу начинающим певцам, чтобы они не тратили время впустую, как я. . Спасибо за комментарии, ребята. Я ценю обратную связь.

[@laylafilshtinskaya8406]

Типичный русский комментарий так противно злые русские почитайте что пишут другие ни какой злобы

[@ТатьянаСагалакова-в1д]

Какой-то холодный паренёк походу ради просмотров чоли но королева мурашек великолепна как всегда.

[@ТатьянаКотикова-я3ю]

Ну все же разные. Сдержанная манера поведения не означает внутреннюю холодность.

[@Grays_Plays]

Все по-разному реагируют на разные вещи.

[@valentinakorchenko1994]

Элвис пел колыбельную. Диана с чувством, нежности страданием, любовью.

[@ЛюдмилаБолдакова-з4й]

Диана-супер звезда!!!!

[@emmasgemusegarten4287]

I play the violon since I am 6. I have studied music for a couple of years and yes, I am not a singer but I have visited and listened to quite a couple of the „best singers“ such as Anna Nebresko ❤ BUT I have never heard something like this in my entire life! It is so new to my ears that I am listening to her for hours now and I am still completely overwhelmed!!! This is different to anything!

[@Grays_Plays]

Very unique sound for sure.

[@BrettHondow]

Gotta admire him for trying. There's nothing like a young first-timer hearing 10 seconds of Diana and having thought he'd "figured it all out". Oh boy...

[@Grays_Plays]

Lol, I'm not that young. And the thing I love most about singing is that no one's ever figured it all out. There's so much to learn and experiment with, and to be able to share that journey and engage in discussion about the topic with others on the internet from all around the world so that I can improve my own abilities (and possibly help others do the same,) is an absolute joy, one that I wish I had access to when I first started singing. I'd have a hell of a lot more figured out and would of wasted a lot less time if this kind of forum for discussion had been around when I started.

[@FrankJacobsen-r5s]

@@Grays_Playswow … your ignorance… walk carefully…

[@Grays_Plays]

@@FrankJacobsen-r5s feel free to clarify what I'm ignorant of.

[@Khorshiddoust.Ali.Mohammad]

Many vocal and voice analysts have said that Diana is a polyphonic singer. I have quoted her performances in your reaction to Rechenka, but this song itself is a good example of her polyphonic voice. By the way, if you don't think she is polyphonic singer, please name some!

[@olegbi4398]

voice of an angel

[@СветланаКондратьева-п2ы]

Уважаемые комментаторы скиньте Gray ссылку, где Диана поет "Реченьку" акапелла, пжл.)) Там, нет дополнительных звуков, подпевок, только чистый голос Дианы)))

[@Grays_Plays]

Я хотел бы услышать это, я люблю слушать голоса великих певцов в одиночестве.

[@СветланаКондратьева-п2ы]

@@Grays_Plays kzbin.info/www/bejne/gafTpoZrdqd3qq8

[@wbsesq1]

Thank you for a very interesting reaction

[@Grays_Plays]

Thanks for watching it. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@ТатьянаСамойлова-х2й]

Как можно остаться таким равнодушным от этого выступления Дианы?Автор этого видео,как один из зараженных из фильма "Вторжение".

[@справедливый-х6в]

короче!!! люблю себя любимого!!! 😊

[@Grays_Plays]

Я понимаю что ты имеешь в виду. У них должно быть какое-то похожее влияние (и, по-видимому, они работали с одними и теми же продюсерами), так что это может объяснить это.

[@AnthonyMoto]

Diana Ankudinova y Dimash Kudaibergen son los mejores cantantes del mundo mundial y del universo entero de este y del paralelo son aliens, son ángeles son impresionantes y espectaculares sus rangos vocales y sus interpretaciones son magistrales,sus octatienevas son inauditas... Dimash casi 7 octavas y Diana Ankudinova 5 octavas, simplemente no hay punto de comparación son maravillosos y realmente únicos woww woww...un fuerte abrazo y saludos desde México...

[@Grays_Plays]

Un fuerte abrazo y saludos desde el Reino Unido. Muchas gracias por comentar.

[@fnln6050]

Oh, please, stop this BS about World, the Universe, the parallel Universe, angels... so on. Have you heard the world's best contralto?! Listen to them on youtube.

[@Ева-л7н4ц]

@@fnln6050 завидууушки завидууушки 🤣🤣🤣

[@ДианкинКот]

@@fnln6050 Фнин6050-лучшее мировое контральто, жаль только, что на горшок вовремя не просится!

[@fnln6050]

@@Ева-л7н4ц, Не судите по себе - для меня там нечему завидовать. Если бы я завидовал, то завидовал бы Роберту Планту, например.

[@docbill1876]

there is no digital enhancement in her voice. if you see what the judges said at the end, you will see this on diana's channel, kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17dn3dshrCVqMk, where the judges sing very well-known in Russia, they themselves give their opinion on the interpretation of Diana.

[@Татьяна-к2т2н]

Я помню когда только начинали реагировать иностранцы на нашу Диану, всяко- разно говорили,даже оскорбляли,а теперь все по пятому разу делают реакции со всех концертов. Слушают и умиляются нашей принцессой Дианой.

[@ЛюдмилаБарынина]

Магия и космос.

[@RabiZon]

Отличный и подробный разбор! Спасибо!

[@Kwstas_Vagias]

This much is nothing wait to hear her start hitting the yodels and the really crazy sounds😄 She can go lower and higher, you meant to say C3 at the lowest not C2, that is the range she covered in this song is indeed C3 to Bb5, but she has gone down to F2 before, her range is definitely 4 octaves from what i heard of her personally but her vocal coach has said that her range is four and a half octaves (i do not know the actual notes she never mentioned them) and it is growing since she still is only 19 (she was 18 when she sang can't help falling in love.).

[@Grays_Plays]

Looking forward to it! And yeah C3, my bad. Thanks for the correction. Think it was more like a C#3 anyway, so I was wrong on all fronts that day, haha.

[@dmitryshneyvas6873]

Грей!А ты не пробовал перед реакцией просто помыть уши!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@СветланаСапрыгина-в2и]

Мальчик всё знает,как все сделано!!!Это всё чудеса записи!!!Какой молодец, всё рассказал,гордится собой!!! Он ВСЁ знает!!!

[@user-proglot]

И сам не умеет ничего)

[@СанСаныч-я9ф]

11 years ! Diana Ankudinova * NON , Je Ne REGRETTE RIEN * Tolyatti - 2014; Was ich dir sagen will - Diana Ankudinova (A cappella, live recording) @ Moscow March 25, 2022; improvisation Diana Ankudinova sings Kaleo - Way Down We Go,; I listened to many different specialists, it seems that everyone learned from one. Like parrots about the larynx, listen to the voice weakly at 7-10 years old? Diana has a deep voice from birth, does genetics mean something to you; Диана Анкудинова (10 лет ) Oh, Darling!

[@veshiu]

Как же обидно, понимать что ты не лудший. Да и ещё талант из России! Не укладывается в ваш менталитет, увы реалии не таковы! 🤔

[@Татьяна-к2т2н]

Послушайте её исполнение песни Реченька,и вы навряд ли найдёте слова,чтобы рассказать нам где и откуда она извлекает звуки.

[@olenaoliijnyk3028]

Классная профессиональная реакция!!!

[@ВасяВася-ю1ч]

Терпения хватило на 5 минут,потом выключил.Парень сильно нудный.Без обид.

[@jakherer]

No backing voice - this is 100% Diana. This is not just a TV show - it is a talent show and they would not allow double tracking as it would be unfair

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

NOTE - the double tracking could have been added after the show, in order to produce this video. I have no idea if it is or not. Just saying that your argument do not prove it is 100% one take with Diana.

[@tyghe_bright]

One of the best examples of her vocal capabilities is Rechenka, from a few years ago. (I think there's also a more recent performance, but I'm not familiar with it) She's very young, but it's a creative and engaging performance.

[@Grays_Plays]

Definitely going to have to react to that one soon. It keeps popping up and I've checked out a few moments of it and it sounds awesome so far!

[@tirallala1]

There are hundreds of covers of this song and few touch me and come close to Elvis. Diana makes her own song out of it. Diana, also called goosebumps queen, sang the cover of the cover of the song by Elvis Presley in the first episode of the competition 'Шоумаскгоон' (ShowMaskGoOn). This was Diana's first adult competition in November 2021. She was the youngest competitor (aged 18) and wowed contestants and spectators with her first song. Rules: 9 winners of the previous shows 'The Mask', 'Superstar' and 'You are Super' took part in this new format and had to sing in 9 categories: folk hit, song at the end of the 20th century, Soviet song, pop hit, song your choice, new music, song from cartoon or film, rock hit, Grammy The man who jumps up is the world famous opera singer Yusif Eyvazov. He is also the husband of the world famous opera singer Anna Netrebko. He is the guest of honor and awards 9 points. Each episode has a new guest of honor. The competitors have to assess each other and have praised Diana to the skies. They said of their performance: 'Diana has no competition on the show - she amazes with her talent - it's impossible to tear yourself away from her - you want to listen endlessly, they're in tears and they're even afraid to blink' . 8 participants (Diana cannot score herself) gave Diana the highest score (9). She won the first episode... and later won the contest. * Diana Ankudinova (live)and Olympic champion figure skating Alina Zagitova - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZnOdXSMba2qnbM * Alexandra TRUSOVA and Dmitry MIKHAILOV (Figure skaters) : Can't Help Falling in Love by Diana Ankudinova LIVE kzbin.info/www/bejne/f52me4WEj9-ib5Y * Original cover (dark version): Can't Help Falling In Love feat. bach - Tommee Profitt - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnXFoJiHm6amrdk * Original: Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqXYh4ivo9Foibc

[@olegbi4398]

Diana Ankudinova - Can't Help Falling in Love

[@Detroit_Bullet]

You were wrong, she's polyphonic. A simple internet search would have told you that. No backing track, not reverb (yet reverb is used in totality anyway) She is unique. A side note; all those judges were her competitors in the contest.

[@Grays_Plays]

That's the problem with simple internet searches, they quite often give back simple results even when the answers you're looking for aren't so simple. And I'll trust my ears more than the opinions of random internet experts (or idiots,) any day of the week. Her voice does not fit within the scope of any of the definitions of vocal polyphony that I've seen. Call it my own terminology preference if you like, but it is what it is. You can argue for sure that there's several prominent formants going on, certainly when compared with most singers, but I've not heard 2 distinct pitches at any point in this performance and the enthusiasm a lot of commenters seem to be trying to convince to the contrary with in spite of not being able to point out specific examples when asked leads me to thinking that it's merely an internet myth. She sounded awesome regardless of what label you wanna put on her voice though. I don't see an issue there even if it does ruffle some people's feathers to say so.

[@ДмитрийТютрин-х8й]

Да будет так, поживем увидим!

[@ЛарисаЧуприна-щ9б]

Лайк и подписка за самую интересную певицу Диану ! 👍

[@ВиталийВИ-у5т]

Уважаемый реактор смотрите это шоу! Фишка этого шоу живой звук без обработки.!

[@maya.6245]

Hi, Gray! Thank you very much for your reaction! Diana's fans can be really over-defensive at times :) I don't think she needs any kind of agressive defence. She is something outstanding as it is. She often makes covers her own way, this is her artistic choice. The song really sounds unusual in a minor key - a bit sombre, dramatic and more solemn. Sounds great in my opinion. I also enjoy her covers of Human, Wicked Game and Dernier Dance (the last one is in French). Thanks again!

[@Grays_Plays]

Hey Maya, pleasure as always seeing your comments. Thanks for checking out my reaction. Her fans seem lovely to me, it's just the usual stuff which I'm bound to run into on the internet. It's great fun to get the chance to engage with people and see so many different perspectives towards music than my own and I'm enjoying the engagement I'm getting. I'm sure there's a language barrier here to be fair, and I'm sure that accounts for at least a couple of the negative comments I've gotten so far as I don't think my more cerebral appreciation of some of the artists I'm reacting to is translating well with that barrier being an issue. It's bound to happen. But yeah, Diana seems to be experiencing massive success and I don't think she needs any defending. Her skills speak for themselves, and I love the sound of her voice here. I will definitely give your suggestions a look, thanks very much for sharing them!

[@RUSS-wk4ll]

That's where you're wrong. This is a competition show where digital voice manipulation is not legal. That's her real voice. They are allowed to use only 2 effects, reverb and delay.

[@Grays_Plays]

Could be right mate. That's an incredibly prominent reverb for a live performance compared to most I've heard, but that would explain some of the plosives not being as prominent as I'd expect with a pre-recorded voice.

[@user-proglot]

Кросавчег, ты даже из мажора в минор перейти не смог, и то, что пытался изобразить, было безобразно.

[@ОльгаЛитвинкович-ч9б]

Народ, кто-нибудь сбросьте ему ссылку на песню май лов, с концерта, где Диана поёт в живую. Пусть послушает. Мне очень интересно его мнение.

[@Grays_Plays]

С удовольствием послушаю любое ее живое выступление, она блестящая певица, и я хотел бы услышать ее голос в максимально необработанной обстановке.

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Try ‘Wicked Game’ (15yo) or ‘Rechenka’ (14yo) for the polyphonic tones, and amazing performances! Try ‘Take on me’ (16yo) or ‘What a wonderful world’ (18yo) for an acoustic setting.

[@Lemonbees]

Rechenka and Dernière Danse are mesmerising

[@roman.impulse]

Thanks for the reaction! There is no second voice on the recording, as it was a live sound show. The judges of the show who stood up at the end are professional singers, the one who stood up during the song is a famous opera singer. He has a really polyphonic voice, a rare dramatic contralto.

[@RedCnMn]

It’s a second voice on the track, not polyphonic. Doesn’t take away anything from her amazing skills

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Even Diana has talked about the recording before (on one of her live Q&A vids) it was Diana’s voice layered over the top in post production. This doesn’t mean it’s any less amazing though.

[@Grays_Plays]

@Nebraska Jones, I thought it was hers, but with a deliberately different tone to fill things in. Sounded twangier and more present from what I could tell of it. I wonder why they added that in post for just that section and not the whole song? I'm sure her voice was perfectly good without double tracking.

[@franks9432]

@@NebraskaGonvilleJones Somehow, I have missed this. Can you give me some clue so I can find it?

[@jbach1738]

Yes, there is a backing track in this piece to accentuate her natural ability. However, she does have the unique ability to ring out the upper overtones of the primary note. This really makes it sound like she is singing two notes at the same time. If you listen to this piece many times, and pick it apart like a total nerd, you can distinguish between the backing track from other voices, and the upper overtones ringing in her own voice. This recording is obviously very produced, and possibly manipulated. However, it is fairly easy to find unprofessional, unproduced, home video type recordings of her, where these upper overtones can still be clearly heard, even in poor quality recordings. I'm not exactly sure how she does it, but I have seen some videos of doctors and vocal experts speculating on the possibility of her having a unique anatomy. An unusually large pharynx that can easily produce the rich and dark timbre of her voice without unnatural pharyngeal stretching, as well as the ring in the upper overtones without tongue and lip manipulation. I would love to hear her live, without amplification. This would certainly clear up the controversy about her polyphonic singing, as well as the discussion over her being a true dramatic contralto. These controversies aside, she is obviously an incredibly rare and talented voice.

[@Grays_Plays]

She's got a really low larynx when she sings compared to the overwhelming majority of female singers I've heard, and it's interesting cause she doesn't really have that quality to her voice when speaks. Makes me think it's a deliberate stylistic choice that she utilities rather than a factor of unique anatomy (everyone's is unique though to be fair.) That low larynx makes some interesting frequencies pop out when she twangs to get note clarity and I reckon that probably accounts for the unique overtones we hear. I'd be very interested to know if that was a conscious decision or if it's just how she habitually tends to sing anyway, but either way it's a cool sound for sure. And yeah, it occurs to me that post production could be what's going on here for some of the sounds that I'm hearing as there are definitely bits where it's not just one lone voice singing the main melody, but I've heard rawer recordings of her and the same basic quality that most people are picking up on is definitely there. And I agree, live without amplification is the best way to objectively tell what's going on. Everything in the recording chain always has an impact on the end vocal sound in any other setting. Completely agree though, obviously an incredibly unique voice. Cheers for commenting.

[@АлексейМахалов-б7г]

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[@Grays_Plays]

Thanks for subscribing, it really means a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed my reaction, I'll definitely be doing more to her soon. She's a very talented and unique singer and I love how she makes use of unconventional sounds to express herself. It's very interesting to see and I look forward to seeing more. Catch you in the next video!

[@olegandrianow2775]

Yes, it was a show, but not an ordinary show. In it, professional popular singers, each of whom has a wide fan audience, compete on the same stage. They give scores to each participant separately (except themselves) from 1 to 9 without the right to repeat. All participants are professionals and everyone is interested in winning. Winning such a show on the central channel allows you to raise the singer's rating even higher than he was before the show. This is a live performance and all kinds of overdubs, except for backing vocals, and sound effects won't work on it. Other participants will be against it, since this is a show of performers, not sound engineers.

[@joshspeed7794]

He literally doesn't care and is clueless and provided the worst reaction ever. Lmao.