Phantom of the Opera Goes METAL??? | Music of the Night by DAN VASC! | Music Teacher Reacts

Music teacher first time reaction and analysis of Dan Vasc's cover of Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera.
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[@user-ko4fd7im3j]

If you think this was theatrical check out Gethsemane. And yes he is classically trained. Check out his version of Nessun Dorma. The boy can sing!

[@mamalinhager]

Gethsemane has me in tears every single solitary time I watch it so powerful I like it better than the original and I like it better than the movie

[@Christine-hl4rl]

@@mamalinhagerme too!

[@Kristina-jf4hd]

Agreed!!!!

[@cclarke9301]

Absolutely!!

[@vvinww]

Yes and yes 😍

[@jackiemartin2150]

Wonderful reaction. Dan's Nessum Dorma is absolutely the best, as is Gethsemane.

[@maureenharvey8499]

Absolutely Gethsemane!

[@carmelitanobre8737]

Dan's Vasc is truly the "whole package ". This young man isn't only an extraordinary singer but an incredible performer as well. What an outstanding presentation. Really beautiful and mesmerizing. Your reaction was excelent. Thanks a lot.

[@mamalinhager]

Dan is a perfectionist... he knows how to make each song, each performance His. As someone else said he does not do "covers"... he does"betters" 😁❤ He pulls you in... brings emotions out you may not know you had... he does more of phantom of the opera... the duet you were speaking of is one. His Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar will absolutely blow your mind... Loved your reaction. Dan has studied for years to get where he is. And boy has it paid off.... to be honest... I don't believe Dan realizes just how phenomenally good he actually is.... he and his voice are such a gift to us.... Thank you again

[@user-si8yc2yq6v]

He’s brilliant!

[@terryeallen-stoda2152]

Oh, that's perfect! I'm going to start using that phrase, "Dan doesn't do covers, he does betters"❤

[@mamalinhager]

@@terryeallen-stoda2152 😁 you're welcome.... describes his work perfectly

[@dianalindenmeyer4847]

Besides the years of classical training that he's had, he was also a voice coach too. I think Dan can do it all. ❤❤ He is a superstar in my opinion. Love listening to his music!

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

Yes! Most people don't realize that right after he (intentionally, and purposefully) dropped out of college, he started his own business as a voice coach--teaching HIS methods. You can actually obtain one of his wonderful teaching tools (it's totally free). Just go to his website, then after you go to the actual home page (the bio page will lead you there), there's a little "Register" box that pops up, and when you DO that, you will receive a copy of his e-book "Healthy Voice." It's tremendous! 😀

[@rjross1087]

Thanks for another reaction! Dan specifies “metal” if he’s metalizing a song, but he doesn’t do it all the time, and not where it would spoil the song. He’s very intentional about all his performances. This is gorgeous, isn’t it? As others have commented, now you really need to hear the Gethsemane scene. Even more of his range is on display, both vocally and theatrically. And don’t forget his very respectable Nessus Dorma.

[@darlenefragale6550]

Thanks for your wonderful reaction and support of Dan’s talent!

[@ShawkaReacts]

Thank you so much! Truly appreciate the super chat support as well! ❤️❤️❤️ We are definitely going to be keeping Dan Vasc on the regular rotation. He's amazing!

[@elainecherry7765]

Thanks for your great evaluation of Dan's beautiful rendition of this song. He has had many years of vocal, including classical, training. It really shows. If you had heard his Angels We Have Heard on High that he sings in 4 languages, you would also hear that beautiful classical sound. He also does several Nightwish covers, my favorite being Sleeping Sun. It is just amazing. Also, his cover of Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar is beyond incredible. Broadway worthy. I look forward to more Dan Vasc on your channel.

[@user-si8yc2yq6v]

Being Brazilian th is not natural it comes out da. For me personally it only elevates his singing and speaking. He doesn’t do the same thing twice! Always a surprise from Dan! I like your reactions and especially your smile when it’s beautifully done. Yes, he’s classically trained but somehow he manages to add his Daniel goodness and it comes out better than others. You should watch the video where he talks about his 10 top inspirations for his voice. It will tell you a lot! Thanks again for you reaction

[@patiencerose]

As I have gone down the rabbithole into his older stuff, I have noticed his pronunciation has improved vastly, so I did wonder if the TH sound wasn't a natural one in Portuguese

[@umarae27]

I've always loved how Dan sings this song, but now, thanks to you, i also super appreciate every nuance Dan captured. You're the best!!! Thank you!!

[@umarae27]

P.S. Dan has quite a few of these beauties in his playlists. I hope you find them soon & share them with us through your music appreciation skills.

[@ShawkaReacts]

Thank you so much!

[@paulaspahn5587]

OMG WHAT JUST HAPPENED. Beautiful. Why isn't he a STAR? He should be on stage. Broadway. Movies

[@user-lsmithcleveland]

You can never go wrong with Dan!

[@margot.J]

Thank you for your reaction to this great singer and artist. Dan with his powerful voice can sing erverything ! 😊

[@shirleyemrick1700]

Thank you for your great reaction to the amazingly talented Dan Vasc. There isn’t any song Dan can’t take to a whole new level. He is not only in my opinion the best singer on KZbin, he is also a performer who captures your attention and doesn’t let go.

[@jamesleasure8836]

I have tears in my eyes every time I listen to Dan perform this song. He doesn't just sing it, he PERFORMS the song and tells the story. And thank you for pointing out the last note. To hold it that long without vibrato, so cleanly, and then to delicately introduce perfect vibrato.... the man is master-class.

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

Great reaction. My favorite part is where you explained what SHOULD (and does) happen as the dissonance goes through resolution to the very end. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I've tried to explain to others since first hearing Dan back in April when he posted "Amazing Grace," that though there were metal songs in years past that I did LOVE, because of their content, there were points in pretty much all of them, where I'd have to walk away and basically just shut my ears...because the harmonics coming out in the screams and growls of MOST of the artists back then, were anything BUT resolving, and some of them were so really bad that I just wanted to scream and throw the (back then) records, (and then later) the tapes, (and even later) the CDs somewhere where they could never be retrieved! HOWEVER...from my very first listen to Dan, that has NOT been the case. When Dan moves into ANY type of metal (or opera), my ears just open wider, and my brain says things like, "Oh, my! That is so PERFECT! PLEASE sing that again...at least a dozen times...or more...!" Seriously! When he does this particular finale, my whole BEING says that. I told my youngest daughter (my husband and I live with her, her husband, and their eight kids, on a small hobby farm) that, one afternoon, when I'd been bingeing on Dan music, and then told her that when he "fades to black," I would just like to fade into that shadow, right along with him, she laughed like crazy. Our whole family sings, and she and I have sung all sorts of music together. One of the songs we have LOVED to sing, over the the years, is this one. She warned me, "NO! That's NOT what you're supposed to do!" (grinning all the while...she knew EXACTLY what I meant). Seriously, though...I have not heard a single song that Dan sings, that I would EVER, EVER, EVER throw out the window, or break over a very sharp edge and throw in the trash. His voice truly pulls me in...every time. 😀 Again...great reaction...thank you very much.

[@kristinabassi4215]

One of my favorite songs from many favorite songs. Dan Vasc has worked with many other artists. Among others: Rob Lundgren, Ricardo Confessorie, Fabio Lione, Alina Lesnik, Dragica, Violet Orlandi, Rehn Stillnight, Scar, Erik Grönwall, and and and. And everyone is so perfect together. Dan Vasc puts out one beautiful song after the other 🤘. Perfection ❤️

[@greenlightsuccess1237]

Dan does several Nightwish covers. He can sing anything! Thanks for your review of Dan and hope to hear many more.

[@Lydelith]

One year before "The Music Of The Night", Dan released this: "The Phantom Of The Opera" - NIGHTWISH/ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER cover | Feat. Dragica where Nightwish is explicitely declared.

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

@@Lydelith Yes! 😀

[@suepoole8323]

He shows both side of the phantom with ease, gives me goose bumps... I love it thank you for your great input,, you ain't seen nothing yet, as they say. You should watch his cover of Gethsemene from Jesus Christ Superstar,

[@ShawkaReacts]

That's a favorite recommendation!

[@Christine-hl4rl]

@@ShawkaReactsYes Gethsemane!

[@sandycox2058]

Thank you for your great reaction to this song. One would think he was performing on stage instead of in his garage! In answer to your question re: his DA for THE, DA for TH sounds are heard in most of his older videos. Sadly, he has said he is working hard to lose that charming accent. I personally hope he never does. I noticed in his recent release O Holy Night that DA is now THE.

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

I agree...I love the accent. Period! 😀

[@terryeallen-stoda2152]

​@GrandmasGotGraceLW His accent is beautiful, but, sadly yes, it is fading from some of his words😢

[@pamelariker5525]

Loved your reaction, thank you! The look on your face when he hits that high note, halfway through, is how I feel every time I hear him sing that. It usually brings tears to my eyes. If you could, please check out his performance of 'Gethsemene' from Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. You won't be disappointed, I promise.

[@hanasenkyrova6020]

Dan also has a duet with Dragica from The Phantom Of The Opera, a Nightwish cover, also interesting 👌 And with Alina Lesnik another duet from The Phantom Of The Opera, All I Ask Of You, which is on her channel.

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

He and Alina do a WONDERFUL job on that one. Also, they do the theme song from "The Beauty and the Beast" together, as well (that one's on his channel). SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@elissahunt]

I've noticed Dan does sometimes turn "th" to "d" and I think that's his accent. Also, yes, he took just over ten years of vocal training, both classical and metal. (He has mentioned how much he disliked some of the exercises and practice, but did it because he wanted to improve.)

[@margijohnson5728]

This is an amazing rendition by Dan!❤❤ The versatility of this man is beyond comprehension😳Although Dan does some absolutely fabulous covers of "Nightwish", I don't think that they were an influence here.Thankyou for your detailed explanations and looking forward to more Dan reactions, thankyou😃

[@BarbaraVale214]

He is phenomenal ... I have read that he has classical training ... wanna hear him sing opera ... check out Nessun Dormal.. Really enjoyed your reaction

[@ShawkaReacts]

Thanks!

[@cheryla3958]

This is the softer side of Dan! Just as awesome as the metal side. Loved this from him. Just as others have said…his Nightwish, Within Temptation and Evanescence covers are magnificent! Hope you have a chance to cover some of these. Loved your review and seeing all your reactions. Until next one…🎶🎶

[@valerialopesdesouza8357]

Dan é Sensacional Fantástico Incrível 🤟🤟🇧🇷

[@KarenWarren-bu2bv]

Another one that shows Dans theatrical talent us, I'll Make A Man Out if You,, from Disney's Mulan. Really a lot of fun.

[@Lydelith]

It's great what you can say about Dan's voice! Thank you so much, really appreciate it! Yes, there's definitely something to the Nightwish vibes. Dan Vasc doesn't hesitate to transcend music genres if it enhances the overall impression of his work. He does that quite sophisticatedly with his opera and operetta music videos.

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

Yes! 😀

[@ShawkaReacts]

I totally agree!

[@emanuelamarchetti9862]

Yes, he has classical training

[@user-dl7kh4ke8h]

Loved your reaction! I am far from an expert on Dan Vasc, but I have heard that he has some classical training. I'm just here for the great music!

[@user-ij4uj2vg9u]

I heard the diction also. It’s cool. Lol love his singing. Not sure when this was originally recorded. But it’s awesome either way. Love your reaction. Thanks!❤

[@ShawkaReacts]

Thanks!

[@marinaspruslane2642]

Check out his O Holy Night 🔥🔥🔥

[@victoriadaversa6808]

I so enjoy watching reactions of ppl who actually understand HOW crafty Dan is! I love hearing educated music ppl talk about and explain their feelings on Dan... can't wait to see more! I knew i wasn't crazy when i got lost down this rabbit hole hahaha you'll love his Nessun dorma 😭😭😭💝💝💝💝

[@DaffyDill-zg8no]

Thanks for your professional reaction to Dan. We in Vasc Nation love this man and are getting him to a million subscribers. Hope you subbed😂 I subbed to your channel and will check out your other Dan reacts and look forward to many more.

[@jamiem4941]

Dan does have classical training and in fact even taught singing lessons. Power Metal was always his love though. You should check him out with his band Fearless and guest singer Fabio Lione doing “Dawn of Victory”. Thank you!

[@raskalkat9092]

Great & very interesting reaction. I enjoyed your take on this performance. According to his website, yes he has had classical training & composition training so understanding when to give the instrumentals their spotlight would be known to him and I am happy he respects that. In my opinion, he epitomises The Phantom of the Opera. One of my favourite videos of Dan's. Appreciate you checking it out. Hail Vasc-Nation ❤️🤘✝️

[@ShawkaReacts]

Thank you!

[@JoanFrayer-kh6ez]

I can’t get enough of Dan Vasc!! He is DANTASTIC!! He has been classically trained and can sing any genre and produces his own songs. I found him singing Amazing Grace almost a year ago and was hooked! He sings with soooo much emotion. He is so frigging talented and incredibly handsome❤

[@kathleenreid7027]

Loved watching your detailed reaction. If you haven’t heard it yet, he does a beautiful version of Nessun Dorma.

[@ShawkaReacts]

Added!

[@Sandra-dz3nv]

I have seen Phantom of the Opera play three times. Each with a different singer as The Phantom. If Dan Vasc would consider touring singing the lead, he would create one of the greatest revivals of an opera...ever. As a woman, I fall in love with him every time he sings this song!!

[@joanholman3105]

Gethsemane is a bombshell!! Great reaction btw. As a musician yourself you identify how hard he works to make it perfect every time.

Just incredibly beautiful and riveting to watch ! I dont think there's anything Dan cant sing! He is classically trained yes! Love your reaction - MORE DAN PLEASE!

[@ellenduebrynjulfsen3394]

Trained in opera

[@cher6932]

Your smile when he dies simething especially well and your explanations of his techniques makes you one of my favorite people. Thank you!!.

[@marchen-strau4562]

Great reaction, understanding another piece of Dan's unbelievable skills!

[@user-se8ob4hl3l]

Maravilhoso demais perfeito vozeirão performances impecáveis . O DAN VASC é incrível!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Obrigada por reagir!!!!!

[@FloLvsDogs]

One of my Dan favorites. Your explanation (or is analysis is the correct word?) of the different voice techniques was very interesting and your genuine smiles of appreciation were enjoyable to watch. Thank you for both.

[@ShawkaReacts]

Wow, thanks!

[@slowfud]

Very, very interesting analysis! I had never noticed some of those points you made and I loved it because it was almost as if I was listening to this song and performance for the first time. Thank you, sir!!

[@ShawkaReacts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@judithw.2213]

Just a pleasure to listen to your explanations, as always. Thank you so much 👌👍😊

[@ShawkaReacts]

My pleasure!

[@marcfan1822]

Loved this reaction. The musical insights , the true appreciation of what Dan does and can do. Subbed. Thank you.

[@magdao8235]

Thanks for your comments and reaction.🎉😄😊

[@bernicequanchi8134]

❤❤yes he does have classical training and now he teachers singing, awsome job, can literally sing anything🎉🎉

[@nataliemorton5568]

Loved your reaction to this. Dan is full of surprises in his musical choices so you just have to roll with it. His videos are always a delight and top-norch quality. Aren't we so lucky to know about him????? 🙂

[@debbierobbins360]

Your reaction to this perfect and other worldly performance by Dan is spectacular. Thank you so much! As many times as I've watched it, you still pointed out things that I had never noticed before and I greatly appreciate that. Please keep reacting to Dan!

[@ShawkaReacts]

Absolutely!

[@RoGuimaraes]

Yes classically trained. React Nessum Dorma, Gethsemane Jesus Christ Superstar, tks ❤❤

[@pyewackett5167]

Thank you for your reacting to Dan Vasc. Please consider doing Gethsemane, it is so powerful and if you like theatrics you will not be disappointed. He also covers Nessun Dorma as well and is great. Dan can sing it all, he would make the yellow pages a masterpiece. Hope to see more reactions to Dan on your channel. Thank you again.

[@carolburnett190]

You must check out Dan’s Gethsemane! His performance is incredible. He becomes the character instead of portraying him.

[@tinanichols203]

Wonderful performance

[@Strawberry-IwasIcuddlecats]

Love, Always Love Dan

[@Mel-lm1kf]

Just waiting for you to review Dan Vasc singing Gethsemane… really looking forward to that review!

[@ShawkaReacts]

It's on the list! Good things come to those who wait ;)

[@LuisNunes-ps4sl]

If you want to take a look at the best mixes between classical and metal in Dan's covers, Fairy Tale and Son of Pain are your best choices. One thing that will probably have you rolling on the floor laughing is the version of La Folie with soprano Mireille Delunsch and maestro Marc Minkowski. They managed to blow the doors of one the greatest arias in french opera while simultaneously doing physical comedy about an overbearing prima dona and her long-suffering conductor.

[@cher6932]

No one ever mentions the beautiful use of hand shaping he does in the first third of this song. The hand shapes are so delicate and beautiful. Dan pays attention to every detail.

[@blackholesun5205]

❤

[@bandoupthebung]

Check out his theatrical masterpiece that is Gethsemane

[@bubsmomma]

He can't say "the" without an accent to save his life. The only distraction in incredible performances

[@user-gc1cp1xp5i]

He says THE without an accent several times throughout this song. Yes, he sings ‘da’ for ‘the’ a few times and I can’t figure out why because he says it perfectly other times throughout the song. The few stray ones stick out because you’ve picked up on them but listen again and you’ll hear the perfect ‘the’s’ too. I promise. Lol😅

[@terriburgeson7710]

Love your reaction so much!! And yes, please do check out Gethsemane... 😊

[@ShawkaReacts]

Thank you! Will do!

[@karentobin8592]

🥰‼️

[@Robert-vv6tz]

I agree with other comment, please check out Gethsemane and Nessun Dorma. Great reaction/analysis to Music of the Night!

[@Kristina-jf4hd]

Edit: Is that a picture of Pgh behind you? It’s a little hard to see but it looks like it might be. If you watch him sing Puccini’s Nessun Dorma you will absolutely see/hear his vocal training. It’s phenomenal! He’s even more theatrical in Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar

[@ShawkaReacts]

Indeed it is!

[@Kristina-jf4hd]

⁠I was born and raised there. Love my hometown even though I no longer live there.

[@rubymann8759]

I hear da in a lot of his songs. I think it's his accent coming through!

[@tinanichols203]

Listen to his rendition of Nessun Dorma

[@janeteitsworth8824]

Great Reaction. I take it you haven't seen his cover of Gethsemane.lol

[@ShawkaReacts]

Added!

[@darlenefragale6550]

I’m hearing “the”, but I’m an untrained ear…

[@ShawkaReacts]

What you are using to listen can make a big difference too. If you are just listening on the phone it would probably be hard to pick up. I'm using some pretty high end headphones to get pretty top notch clarity.

[@darlenefragale6550]

@@ShawkaReacts then I trust your “ears” more than mine!!😁

[@bobbiewesthoff3860]

Check out his "GETHSEMANE "

[@karenrudderham4900]

YES GETHSEMANE IS A GAME CHANGER!!!❤

[@AliceI7764]

Yes! 🎉 Finally someone else has noticed. I can hear Dan's accent with the word the or a few other words that have a TH in the beginning. I think he says it a little bit differently and I believe that's because he's a Brazilian and English is not his first language. You are the first person I have ever heard who made that point and it's something I think about almost every time I listen to him sing. I'm so excited about you picking up on that that I'm going to subscribe and hit the little bell thingy and I'm going to go look and see what other Dan Vasc songs you've already listened to. But first I need to go back and watch the rest of your reaction to this song.

[@ximikbf]

Hi, Diana, DUNE or James Bond

[@BluePhonix-gc2zi]

Hear His nesum dorma

[@user-gc1cp1xp5i]

Obviously this is only my opinion but the ‘da’ must be intentional for some reason?🤔 Because he says ‘the’ perfectly only seconds prior, as well as other points throughout the performance. He sings “‘THE music of ‘DA’ night”. He says it both ways in the same sentence. Dan seems to be very intentional in everything that he does… so I can only assume that it’s intentional?🤷‍♀️

[@dianalindenmeyer4847]

I didn't hear da.

[@DaddyGirlSmiles]

Great reaction

[@DaddyGirlSmiles]

He loves Nightwish