Ariana Grande - Still Hurting | Voice Teacher Reacts

[@nancydrew2250]

Things that keep Sam up at night: Why does Ariana move her jaw so much?!?!

[@samhawley4130]

Why jaw 'wobbles' answer to create more vibrato??

[@tylerhackner9731]

It always bothers me too even though I love Ariana

[@jakekenyon2892]

I adore Ari but honestly yes this has bothered me about her, why is she doing that with her jaw so much

[@user-mb3wo3sd5m]

Jake Kenyon because that’s the way she’s used to singing

[@chrismartinez144]

(1) to help with slight vowel changes for runs and (2) to induce jaw tension at times to get a more intense sound and perhaps (3) because she thinks it looks cool lol and at this point (4) a lot of the time it's just subconscious, habitual behavior

[@t-win0]

It sucks that you have to defend yourself and explain how you can still critique somebody and still be a fan and think they're great :( Love your stuff as always :) hope you're well and safe!

[@ambergardner5223]

Right?! Why can't people understand that he's breaking it down and giving us a vocal teaching point of view? He's always kind to whomever he critiques and gives everyone the benefit of the doubt. love that.

[@tylerhackner9731]

People don’t have nuance anymore

[@babyswithrabies]

totally agree. i will say i don't see much hate...2k likes to 33 dislikes...must have been some bad eggs but as we all can see the majority of people understand borrowed authority fallacy where you don't have to be ariana grande to critique her. and that giving a critique in the first place doesn't mean you don't like or even don't love something.

[@Loislaulife]

ya . i wanna see her singing it musical theatry. i was expecting her to belt the belting part but she didnt ugh anyway i am also a singer and just did a cover of STUCK WITH YOU , please go have a listen and let me know what you think :kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZumm6eJodyYf5Y also sam knows his stuff ! first time watcher here !

[@jmexann]

When Sam said “I JUST WANNA KNOW WHY!” / I felt that.

[@erikarios459]

I think to get her own note movements to make sure that you are not putting presure in their throat? like other singers do it in their fingers like miriah.

[@MS-kt8vl]

Ariana started on broadway. Broadway is her roots.❤️

[@arreyah2671]

Fangirl7474 “Wizard and I” was 100% pop, just like this.

[@user36able]

In a Jason Robert Brown show, no less!

[@denniswarrink4761]

He mentioned it several times in the video... And also said if she would go *back* on Broadway & do this song... He's well aware of that Yeah, she's incredible

[@wvnvt7536]

true she trained a lot for Braodway and learned all Breaodway Songs! it’s just a choice for her on how she sings now it’s just aesthetic and unique

[@19Rena96]

she was in ONE broadway show! ONE!!

[@harri130]

this is just watching him imitate ari's jaw for 22 mins. straight.🤣

[@BrennaFender]

It is just such a weird thing that she does.....

[@larry9334]

HAHAHAHAHABA TRU

[@falinmarquez7873]

Brenna Fender nah

[@lebomjaja]

As a big Arianator I started singing because of her, I copied her technique and runs and even her jaw movements but then I realised I had soooo much tension in my jaw so I started singing runs without Moving my jaw, it was the hardest thing ever and a few months later my agility got waaay better, waaay different and way natural

[@raffiindrac.623]

Me too

[@raffiindrac.623]

Me too

[@mertdogruyol4120]

sameee

[@tarajh]

Yeah, the jaw movement is just an affect she's adopted for some reason. I'm like Sam, "I just want to know why!" Like Whitney Houston's jaw wag on her vibrato - I've always wondered why she did that.

[@briannab4037]

@@tarajh Whitney's jawbrato was a gospel thing, not a personal habit a la Ariana's jaw movement.

[@carolcarol3938]

My cat does that same jaw movement when he sees a bird through the window

[@crimson1052]

undderated comment🤣

[@sarabelled.a.2846]

LMAOOOO

[@melissaandreag]

💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@melissaandreag]

Ekekekekekekkekek

[@annienotanne]

HAHAHAHA Carol, your comment is amazing!

[@hawleyolsen170]

Theory about the jaw thing: It's a visual cue for her audience that says, "Hey, admire this run." Those runs are a major feature in her vocal style, and sharp jaw movements make them pop even more, as well as making them seem extra crisp and controlled. It works on me, anyway. I take way more notice of the runs when she accentuates them with her jaw. I saw a few comments that she might be doing it to keep track of her run, similar to the way Mariah Carey traces her runs with her hand. That seems plausible, too.

[@dish_cup]

That totally does it for me

[@Ass-jd4ti]

Actually she does this jaw thing before her career even start

[@Ass-jd4ti]

Her old videos u can see the jaw thing is there

[@criscole9869]

You’re absolutely right!!! I do the same thing with my jaw and it helps me make my runs more crisp and noticeable.. and having that ability makes a person unique so I absolutely agree with you! It doesn’t take a vocal coach to tell you what is right and not especially if it’s working perfectly for you.

[@ambergardner5223]

Just barely started this video and I have to say that I always love how you choose your words! Yes, Ariana is so gifted and CAPABLE of so much! Things that a lot of people may not know she can even do, due to what she's become known for as of late. Now to finish watching!

[@KahRistAhn]

Man, I totally agree with this comment!

[@ninabear444]

!! she recently stated she’s gonna tone down w the whole pop thing. for her newer music she wants to be more focused on vocals and we’ve heard her less aggressively pop songs and her enunciating was way better. hopefully her new music will show how truly amazing her voice & what she can do w it since she won’t be doing solely pop

[@dinya.02]

i love how you’re SO good at your job that you can nitpick really good performances! i think ariana has such a big range that us vocal lovers always want to see her change and mix it up because she is so capable. anything she drops makes you want more.

[@thedrummerkid21]

I absolutely agree with wishing she did more melodic singing. I listened to Yours Truly and My Everything again the other day and god DAMN that is a lot of great stuff.

[@labyrinth1245]

SAME

[@alistermcmurray7148]

I really appreciate Sam's ability here to be critical while still being respectful. So many people make videos to either hate on something or to blindly gas it up, but this is a great balance with plenty of learning mixed in.

[@jasjas4356]

Yes! You put it into a sentence lol

[@TheOnetreehill11]

Sam's pet peeve is extra jaw movement 😂😂😂

[@Naruto200041]

I agree with that pet peeve

[@miloc6507]

I dont like it because it's what a lot of beginners will do when they cant do vibrato so they manufacture it with jaw or neck movement

[@tarajh]

I'm with Sam on this one! It's a pointless affect.

[@chriss5377]

Nyasia Manning it’s very distracting ! And it’s not like the jaw movement helps you sing better lol

[@annapaulamf]

@@chriss5377 people are saying that it helps doing runs but if you need to almost break your jaw to do runs... you're going the wrong way lol

[@allthingscarolyn8482]

Camilla Cabello does the same jaw thing- waaaaay more pronounced. I think it’s from a childhood singing in your hairbrush microphone, imitating pop stars that just stuck into adulthood. IMO anyway. Doesn’t add anything. Both singers are very talented and can produce vibrato without gimmicks

[@akhileshgarg9660]

I was thinking about it too. Doesn't seem like they do it on purpose, rather it like a habit or something.

[@Afireinside912]

Camilla is terrible live. Ariana is getting pretty bad live too. I think the computer help they both use is making them lose the expectations for live singing.

[@youtubeaccount.8147]

Afireinside912 lol send me a vid of u singing good then.

[@ninabear444]

Afireinside912 what recent performances of hers makes u think arianas live singing is getting worse?

[@allycat4964]

Afireinside912 Ariana’s live performances are getting better and better through the years!! Her recent performances at her sweetener world tour last year were unforgettable and she belted up to a Bb5 EVERY NIGHT!!

[@oscarcallahan159]

I would love to see her do it live, and if her she would change her tone to a more broadway sound in an uncontrolled environment

[@CaptainNemo92]

You can change your vocal timbre to a certain degree but what Sam actually means is that she should change her technique to more of a Broadway style. He is talking about vowel production, cord closure and diction.

[@djsjdh-hoahdi]

z. as china’s. m hblyu

[@JamJeke]

I think the jaw movement is subconscious, say when a singer, for example, makes a certain face or move a certain way. I think all singers have these spontaneous "perks"/habits. I think in most cases it's neutral

[@damandhami6312]

Can u pls react to Ariana Grande singing “ I won’t say I’m in love” in the Disney sing a long

[@kathleenf9316]

Daman Dhami YES!

[@KateBelangerPhotography]

also her singing the wizard and i! super broadway sound

[@rionamusic7884]

@@KateBelangerPhotography She really doesn't have a broadway sound when she sings "the wizard and I". She does runs all over the place, there's no speechy , storytelling quality, and it's 100% pop. Sorry to disagree but it really can't be called a musical theatre sound, let alone a broadway sound, where they favor a belt with a lower larynx....

[@ccbbb9969]

I mean Ariana can 100% adjust her voice to a musical theater type It's just that she loves doing everything in her own way

[@lolalevkovska3992]

Ariana did this jaw thing since childhood (and mostly when she's doing runs). I think she thought earlier, that it helps her runs sound more definite. And it just stuck with her.

[@dignature123]

I worry that she doesn't feel the need to do a more traditional theatre sound. Even with current shows or shows that focus more on pop rock, you can still hear a blend of an actors theatre vocal training and adding a pop sound in there. When I saw Hairspray, she didn't even try, it was like she was Ariana Grande wearing Penny's clothes. It was disappointing tbh. I know she can do it! We've all seen the 13 bootleg, so I don't understand why she doesn't try.

[@guilhermevalinoto4443]

probably because she doesn't want to. If she did, she obviously could.

[@dignature123]

@@guilhermevalinoto4443 Thank you for stating the obvious and adding nothing to the conversation...I guess.

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

I completely agree! I think maybe her (or idk her team) think that her doing a more traditional Broadway sound may alienate her primary audience. Which is ridiculous because I feel like even non musical theatre fans will enjoy to hear a different version of her voice. Especially one that can showcase her her vocal talent to a greater extent.

[@melozanob]

She’s done some broadway song sessions and she’s brilliant at them! I don’t know why she took that route with Penny, maybe because she was growing she felt like she had to maintain her pop style to attract more people? I don’t know, but it surely seems like she’s improved since!

[@rog9278]

@@TalkAsSoftAsChalk Musical theater is clearly the niche genre compared to the mainstream pop music scene. That's just an objective fact, as much as I adore musical theater. So no, most "non musical theater fans" will probably NOT like it when she goes into a more niche style.

[@Loopmootin]

I love how you went from extremely good singers to extremely beginner, and the fact that it came to you completely natural :D Great mind set as a teacher :D

[@chrismartinez144]

"beginner," he's so respectful

[@jodiezoll3655]

When you stop and say, "I just need to know why", I cracked uuuup, because I'm WITH YOU. I made a comment on one of your reactions to Billie Eilish about how I also noticed how little effort she puts into her style. I have a couple years of classical training, and my teacher made sure I minimized my jaw motion to just what was necessary, so seeing this makes me wonder why it wasn't such a big deal for her coaches/teachers/mentors, whathaveyou. Anyway, thanks for these videos! I watch your videos (full disclosure, and other vocal coaches/teachers) in lieu of vocal lessons at the moment, as I can't afford them. I appreciate your honesty, humility, and care put into your language and delivery.

[@artemiciat566]

I loved that song when she did it . Also loved the orchestra .

[@ButeraVids]

Ariana was on Broadway when she was younger and Jason was her teacher. She goes for more Pop styled vocals, but she can definitely step it up and be a pure Broadway vocalist. She has also made some performances on these last years singing Broadway songs, you can check them on YT if you want 😊

[@IschmarVI]

she usually gives them more of a "poppy touch" though, which works really well in my opinion. But yeah, she definitely could sing those songs in a more "classical" broadway style if she wanted to, no doubt.

[@jakekenyon2892]

Her melodic singing is gorgeous, The song "My Everything" has to be one of my top 5 of hers it's just so breathtaking to me

[@whyyouwannaknowmyname4598]

"you, as a singer that is probably not at Ariana Grande's level....." How dare you!?!?!

[@juliadandy6019]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@ghadixsa]

Same reaction

[@adrianataddei2421]

Did he lied tho? lol

[@whyyouwannaknowmyname4598]

@@adrianataddei2421 no, I am def not even close to Ari's level. I was just joking hehe

[@Ninniane6]

There are few things I like more than watching someone being passionate about something. The way Sam's so passionate about music, the way you can see how music moves him and how much he enjoys analyzing singing and sharing his knowledge with us, it just makes me smile every time.

[@JMOehlrich]

Hey Sam, please react to Ariana singing "The Wizard and I"! It sounds much more Broadway! Also, I'd love for you to review videos by Voctave, Home Free, Voiceplay, Pentatonix, the Acapop! Kids live on the Kelly Clarkson Show and to Mimi und Josefine on the Voice of Germany! Your videos are absolutely amazing! I learn so much from you and I love that you only give really constructive criticism that comes from a loving place. Lots of love from Germany and stay safe and healthy!

[@saschahoupt6177]

Honestly the reason I clicked on this so fast is cause I was like “Wait, she covered TLFY??!?!?”

[@silentsparrow8880]

Same! She’s been making cover choices in my wheelhouse lately. I just want Dolly Parton to sing “What Baking Can Do” from Waitress and I can die happy.

[@ObsessedWallflower]

EXACTLY

[@Sambubdo]

Get with the times people!

[@ALLforLOVE13]

I think the jaw movement is a mental aid & a habit at this point. Maybe in her mind, the jaw movements are connected to the notes, especially in her runs. A control thing.

[@micnik3573]

Yeah exactly

[@cxcainekillz]

I wonder if ariana ever watches vocal coaches reacting to her & takes the criticism 😂

[@enternalmoonlight]

She does. She occasionally post stories of KZbinrs reacting to her songs the day she releases new music. She used to do that in 2019. I don't think she really take in much criticism since more vocal coaches have the same dislike of her jaw movements and she still does it. But it's not as vigorous as before tho. Maybe she's growing out of t

[@AGEE_95]

@@enternalmoonlight I think that it's just something that she's been doing for so long, that it's become a habit, and habits can be hard to break and take a while to. But if she's not doing it as harshly she used to, I think that is a sign that, like Sam, said, she is aware of it as a bit of a weakness, and is slowly trying to stop doing it. I just think that the people who find it irritating or whatever need to realize that it may take time before she has fully broken out of that habit, and just like...be patient with her, I guess. I think people give her too much of a hard time about it.

[@Loislaulife]

i dont think so haha anyway i am also a singer and just did a cover of STUCK WITH YOU , please go have a listen and let me know what you think :kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZumm6eJodyYf5Y

[@interludex]

I would love to see you react to her rendition of The Wizard and I!

[@inkeriananas]

Me too!

[@ForeverFatima07]

one thing i noticed was that she gave this song a completely different emotion. i feel like the original version is very angry and confused while ariana’s was very sad and almost like she’s mourning. maybe her personal life really affects the takes she does on songs. loved her version.

[@AGEE_95]

I have to say that I think you're one the few people who, as an avid listener of Ariana's, has the perfect balance of praising the legitimate talent that she is and still offering constructive criticism of her technique. Most people will use her weaknesses (which all singers have because no one is perfect), to try and say she's just mediocre, or to bash her as an overall vocalist. You always acknowledge the areas she can improve in, without letting it take away from what you know are her greatest strengths and what truly makes her one the best in this generation. So I appreciate your videos, and I typically agree with what you have to say. And you actually sound like you KNOW what you're talking about, so there's that.

[@disappointing.]

I can't watch that without crying. there's so much emotion in it and you can see she was fighting back her tears. my heart. she's incredible she sounded so soft and beautiful.💜👑 the orchestra was amazing too. her jaw movement obviously helps her amazing runs. n it's part of her style I love it👑

[@GarageStudio7]

Most of you are mentioning that there's nothing really wrong with the jaw movement & it's "just a habit" but what you don't realize is that he keeps mentioning it because that constant jaw movement when doing riffs & runs, leads to jaw tension, which is a technical flaw which affects one's voice negatively in the long run.

[@grandeflamesbutera3949]

He literally said it doesn't affect her voice negatively or positively. He also said only when attached to hard vowels the singer will start to feel tension but not all is affected by it

[@GarageStudio7]

@@grandeflamesbutera3949 9:46 I know you adore her but kindly be more objective, especially when it comes to technical flaws like this.

[@grandeflamesbutera3949]

GarageStudio The woman has been singing with Jaw Tension since she was 6 or 7 and she is now 27 if it affected her voice we would hear a change but alas there isn’t besides Maturity and Technique. Sam Johnson even said in his GIAW VMA’s video that if this was truly a problem for her She would fix it. 3:30 he clearly says “I don’t think it’s affecting her sound Negative or Positive at this point” he also says at 3:50 “Most people will start to feel tension, maybe ariana isn’t like that” and the fact she has been doing this since she was 6 obviously proves this isn’t affecting her negatively or positively

[@grandeflamesbutera3949]

GarageStudio Pls do some research before making inaccurate claims in a Voice Teacher video where he clearly proves u wrong. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GarageStudio7]

@@grandeflamesbutera3949 The GIAW reaction was almost two years before this one. Convenient that you left out "But if we can get rid of thatextra movement. It generally if you start moving your jaw too much like that and if you start attaching very harsh jaw positions to different notes, by the end of a piece most people will feel start feeling some tension. Maybe Ariana is not most people but it's still worth testing to see if you can still get the exact same sounds that you're wanting without using as much musculature" Then as he continues to watch it, he emphasizes "if you don't need something then why do it, and if you don't need to do something and it's a negative why do it." @9:46 Kindly stop with the selective listening... Jaw tension is a technical flaw and it doesn't stop being a technical flaw just because of your fave. And yes, her voice has matured and she's had a regression in technique (albeit she's gradually improving) ❣

[@remkiwis]

omg ur king, waited for this the most ahhhh, thank u so much💗😭 always love ur works bcs u explain vocal theory like in easy language and im so happy i can understand it 😂💗

[@sofiafarina]

Oh my if you react to this can you react to Anna Kendrick's version? As I remembered, it was recorded live during the scene but a little tweak to it. It's so moving and full!

[@brianna7810]

Sam, you must definitely react to “Vanishing Rehearsal” by Mariah Carey. It’s arguably the hardest live performance by her. It’s a must see ❤️

[@BracceG2]

PLEASEEEEEEE

[@toastiexx12]

Lol I’m so used to the jaw movement thing with Ariana, it’s weird seeing it with another singer.

[@gracefulh3545]

this is exactly how i feel about her, as well! she's so amazingly talented, and it doesn't detract from her skill or successes to say it, but I do crave more theatrical sound from her! i'm really hoping that while quarantining she releases some like low quality, casual recordings of her singing theater covers, for sure. :)

[@chandhand6539]

The jaw movement is her style and I like it.

[@maliaher9020]

So many good singers move their jaw when they sing.

[@anastapatsak]

Ok, I just love you a little bit more now after seeing you passionately word the lyrics in the "go and hide and run away" part 😂 I know you love musical theatre too, I would love love love iiit if you reacted to more of that stuff because you always offer such valuable feedback

[@Lucas-fp8br]

Hi Sam. So, I am Arianator for years, I have been following Ari for a long time, and without a doubt she is one of my biggest influences to sing, just as she has been influencing this whole new generation. Ariana, like all the singers, has some habits, some quirks... This chin movement that you’ve been sitting on so much in the video, she’s always doing, to help run, but also for aesthetic reasons, for her, and I confess that for me too, this movement looks really cool visually... but it certainly does not interfere with the quality of HER singing, or mine. She can do these movements and not have tension at the same time, something that many cannot. But I understand that each singer has his limitations, and that what one can do, maybe the other can't, but that's okay, that's normal. PS: I love your channel. 🖤

[@bubbaniedermann6254]

React to Mariah Carey through the rain/make it happen mashup

[@misscolada6790]

Yes pls!!

[@bubbaniedermann6254]

G P no he did not

[@yeetvocals3786]

omg yesss!!!

[@alesamaa]

your mind works exactly how mine works when nerding out about vocals and vocalists hahaha i love ya dude! and btw, not once do you say anything insulting or otherwise regarding Ari, you compliment her constantly and make sure people understand that you are being extra picky and why. So, I don't see why anyone would come @ you lol great content as always! Keep it up

[@marsquidward]

Am I the only one who likes the Aris' jaw movement? Lol

[@agusmartinez]

you’re not the only one

[@briannab4037]

Yes.

[@lobaetoile8440]

Maybe you like it because of how it look, more dramatic, but the point is that it's usually not healthy for your voice.

[@fatherjimbo]

It looks silly.

[@sayest]

I think it can be somewhat of a bad influence on newer singers who look to their idols on how to sing but it serves it’s purpose in her style and how you could say “oh that’s Ariana” like whistle shenanigans with Mariah

[@charmbracelettour733]

Ariana moves her jaw a lot purely out of habit.

[@Naruto200041]

That jaw thing seems like it's only there to look "good" and expressive while singing. This was okay but it sounds (and is) in a very controlled environment.

[@ashleigh2243]

13:05 I watched over and over bc you're hilarious 😂"it's....still....sigh....worth.......looking at......" deep breath bajajajaja I love this comment section too

[@itshappy9520]

The jaw mouvements amplify the runs and riffs it's something that she was doing from her beginning (youtube covers).

[@sasacecavac]

React to Ariana's best Sweetener tour vocals!

[@inkeriananas]

Yes please!!

[@guilhermevalinoto4443]

React to Ariana singing "I won't say I'm in love"!

[@melozanob]

At first glance I think what any Ariana Grande fan would do if they start singing because of her would be the breathiness and the loud intakes of breath (I know because I was that person lol). I then started taking lessons and learned that I cannot do that if I don’t go through the basics first, so THANK YOU for explaining that! It took me a hot minute to find my own style, and if I had watched videos like this 3 years ago I would’ve probably improved earlier ahahah. Amazing video as always

[@FrancescaTroiani]

That was such a great video, thanks Sam! Lots of food for thought.

[@michellesmsadventures3430]

I would LOVE for you to react to any of HER’s performances. I think she is probably the BEST female vocalist out right now (especially R&B). Her voice is beautiful! 🥰

[@moongirll24]

Been waiting for this! Thank you !

[@abrrrl]

Hope you'll consider doing a reaction to a version of this song done by Lea Salonga. There's one of her, in rehearsal, which is also a very emotional rendition like Ariana, although where Ariana leaned into the emotionality through "coloring" her voice a certain way, in that video, Lea went the "acting" through it route. Would be a good way to learn about conveying just the right, or most appropriate amount, of emotions in singing.

[@kruseppp]

suddenly my jaw feels tense... I don't even sing.

[@sithikagardi6181]

You should react to little mix more, they're vocals are incredible and underrated

[@Oatsyummy]

Please react to mariah carey "make it happen/through the rain mashup"

[@yeetvocals3786]

YESS!!

[@tylerhackner9731]

It always bothered me how much Ari moves her jaw even though I love her.

[@Jaseyrae213]

You really need to watch her sing The Wizard and I live on NBC. You’d love it

[@jovabinx]

she does the jaw thing as a habit/safety net thing, it helps her focus in a way

[@moonlightboi821]

unique styles of hers its so weird how this girl so talented and beautiful at the same time i think thats why she makes unique to the other singers nowadays she can be so versitile at so many aspects she can be one of the greatest of this generation♥️♥️♥️

[@gianluca6403]

I just searched "Sam Johnson Ariana grande" hahahaha

[@maddiemurphy5155]

if you want to hear her do more of a theatrical approach, she performed “the wizard and i” from wicked. it’s incredible

[@juliadandy6019]

I would love to see you react to Lea Michele!! Have you seen Ariana on SNL imitating other singers? It’s so good! Would be a fun and goofy analysis also XD

[@66StevieT]

Sam, I love you. I also love Ariana's jaw. The end xx

[@frutoish]

The Last Five Years is one of my favorite musicals ever. It was a true dream to play Jamie

[@gregorysn2079]

Thank you King for that reaction!

[@fransheffield1531]

Please react to Mariah Carey Through The Rain/Make It Happen mashup!

[@yeetvocals3786]

Fran Sheffield he really should

[@wwaxwork]

I have problems with the joint in my jaw from & often do that sort of jaw movement out of habit to relieve the tightness & pain when I have to open my mouth wide say for singing. Often my jaw will click & I'll have to move it again to get it to unclick.

[@merlymesu4301]

sam you could make a video explaining what you ate for breakfast and i would still watch cause whenever you tell something it’s so interesting

[@emeraldg.4160]

I love that there is no hate or negativity in your reactions. It's purely educational. So refreshing.

[@XxKeevezxX]

i'm not sure if you've reacted to either of these before but if you haven't, ariana doing 'getting out' and 'jason's song' both with jrb are truly something. she wrote jason's song with him in 2016 and it was a bonus track on dangerous woman, they performed it once on jimmy fallon and it was fantastic. i miss her singing like that.

[@toriabadia533]

I agree with your last criticism. I feel like her songs are less vocally challenging than they were before. You make a very valid point!

[@anbar]

I’m excited to take some fun skillshare classes

[@acritic374]

The jaw movements are like maraiah's hand thing when doing runs it helps u mentaly to hit all the notes in the run i sometimes do it too

[@briannab4037]

I mean, not really. Habits that involve the mouth and chest area can't really be compared to gestures at all.

[@dancanvocals]

Please can you react to Jessie J singing Purple Rain on Singer 2018 💜

[@samnitardy282]

Hi Sam, my name is Sam as well. With those jaw movements with Ariana Grande, I've seen that before with a singer Sisaundra Lewis with her vibrato and with Jennifer Hudson and even Whitney Huston also with their vibrato. I have always wondered why they move their jaw for vibrato when other times they didn't have to. Also Tori Kelly does the jaw movements with her runs in her Instagram Lives but not vibrato. So I wonder as well, because moving through notes come from the throat, not the jaw. Love your reactions, you are the best!

[@anastapatsak]

It usually bugs me, just a tiny bit, when people turn musical theatre songs to a pop-ier version. I too clicked on her video, fully excited to hear her attempt this full on, in the typical Broadway style of singing, because of course she can do it, she has both the technique and the theatrical roots to fall back on to. But I understand that image is a powerful thing, and to her fans that would not be the Ariana that they know.

[@Shireishou]

Gonna share this video to my friend who Ariana's huge fans. He Will love Ur reaction

[@joywilkerson6378]

I like this guy.. but I don’t have any knowledge about the technicalities of singing so I just agree with everything he says. He seems to be very knowledgeable and talented 👌🏽 😃

[@donnies4693]

You are spot on sir! Thank you for this great analysis!

[@antrazitaj5209]

You should react to Jensen Ackles. He has a very nice range

[@tivi1984]

This made me laugh too much! I love the way Sam critiques!😂🤩🤣He’s just real & to the point about it!

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Can you react to Lea Salonga's version of On my Own? I'd love to see your reaction to more musical theatre content.

[@dellajay1294]

You should react to her live performance of “The Wizard and I” ! It sounds and is a much more Broadway style of singing!

[@mercedes.d.offcial]

I watch you when I have anxiety.. it’s the weirdest thing but I love your voice and how you explain things.. thank you 🙏🏽.. AND YES YOUR HAIR GROWING OUT AGAIN I LOVE IT

[@alliemay]

Sam, you are so right about Ariana. 💛 Thanks, this was fun!!

[@GenieY23]

In fear of being crucified by Ariana's fans, I think she has an incredible voice, arguably one of the best out there right now, if not the best, and imho she's waisting it away with her signature breathy voice that makes her sound like a run of the mill singer, who has a good ear and a weak voice. I think one of the problems is it's difficult to write pop-y songs that demonstrate all the qualities of a powerful voice like that other than ballads, so she has to conceide to have a style range, but it sucks that it leads her to sound like that.

[@loveharris]

I lost it when he paused the video and said “I just wanna know why she does it?” Then I started crying, because...MOOD:

[@Kamatari95]

I think it is just normal to change your style of music as an artist over the years but as a big fan of Ariana I sometimes miss her old style for songs too. So I am always excited to hear her covers of broadway style songs like this or her version of 'The wizard and I'. You should check out this one, I think she sings there a little bit more in that 'broadway style'. :)

[@jaye6446]

I think her jaw movements are just a subconscious aid she has. Like how people close their eyes when belting, or reaching their hand out when holding a note or pointing to someone when you sing ‘you’ in a song - she moves her jaw with the notes changing.

[@elfranciscob]

can you react to the masked singer season 3 all unmaskings, you can find a video where it has a bit of their performances and unmaskings, you would do season 2 as well

[@neoandroid8586]

I liked this version but I'd like to here the original or covers you all recommend. What would be the best one to listen to?

[@kl4334]

You’re awesome! I love watching your videos! 🌹🌹🌹

[@momentofzen]

When you said you want to see her do something more traditionally Broadway, you should watch her performance of The Wizard and I.