Stand By Me - John Legend and Sam Smith | Voice Teachers React

[@Michael-yp8uq]

Interior design with Sam Johnson

[@lauram5906]

Sam, Marc, John, and Sam. I'm am so here for this. Yes, we're all on a first name basis. Don't question it.

[@matttborn]

I would love for it to be obvious and expected, but most folks aren't there yet and the effortless fluidity with which you respect Sam's pronouns just makes me so happy and love you so much more.

[@lalalala5340]

I noticed that as well and I couldn't help but being super proud.

[@cheekyb71]

Just so respectful, I love it

[@rtw8609]

Came here to say the same thing

[@cathynuytten798]

I’m genuinely curious about your statement about pronouns. Could you explain a bit further. I listened carefully and I guess I didn’t hear what you are referring to. Thanks for your explanation in advance.

[@rtw8609]

@@cathynuytten798 Sam Smith is non-binary and stated in late 2019 that their preferred pronouns are they/them/theirs.

[@jessicasopranonotes]

I’ve been studying classical music/opera for 10 years and have always enjoyed your evaluations and commentary. It’s very insightful and informational. Thank you! I have a darker/rounder sound and have always asked myself the same question about agility and runs. Some people’s voices just love to move, which makes it much easier for them. That was not the case with mine at all. However, I have been determined to understand and practice coloratura/runs. I have come such a long way from being terrified of runs to being able to do them. But it takes an incredible amount of mental perseverance and daily practice. -Small KZbinr.

[@jessicasopranonotes]

@Jazzy Yu What helps me is taking coloratura passages (runs) and turning them into vocal exercises. I'll even take a part of a run and sing it in a bunch of different keys. Once I feel comfortable with it, I'll add the next part of the run into that exercise and continue doing it in different keys. For whatever reason, taking it out of context always seems to help. I'm going to be doing a video on my channel soon on how I practice runs.

[@jessicasopranonotes]

@Jazzy Yu of course! Good luck on your singing journey and ttys!

[@onyxcampbell3367]

Sam Smith has this quality in their voice that we NEED right now. They give their all, yet it’s refined and right on point. Sam Smith is one of the defining voices of this generation!!

[@patriciafaria5681]

sam is already crazy good, but NOW ITS A VOICE TEACHER INCEPTION

[@chrismartinez144]

Whooooaaaa… can you do more demonstrations during your reactions? Your voice is so beautiful and free (13:16)

[@chrismartinez144]

And also, demonstrations lend credence to the things you say. cause a lot of "voice teachers" are not _that_ good at singing. so you wonder why you should believe anything they're telling you. it's great to find a voice teacher who's actually impressive at singing. Like how do you even do this lol: kzbin.info/www/bejne/movRXqR3n7SBgq8. Omg. I guess I need to get some voice lessons!

[@dignature123]

THAT WAS SO GOOD. I WASN'T PREPARED FOR THAT!

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Chris Martinez I mean, you don’t technically need to have a great voice to understand the theory, and teach that theory. I’d say being a good teacher is better than having a great voice.

[@amandaburdick2321]

@@katherinemorelle7115 those that can’t do teach. Age old adage.

[@Aimee090690]

It's funny, I don't like an excessive use of runs either. I agree with your point about the beauty of sparsity. However, Yebba is my exception 💛 she overdoes it in a way I love! I think Sam Smith uses them beautifully x

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

Agreed! Both of them are able to be very ornamental while keeping the structure of the song, and not overwhelming their audience

[@randomacts8605]

@@SamJohnsonVoice Next reaction., "Can't Help Falling In Love", "Love You Longer" and "Believer" cover by Anneth Delliecia.. Channel : Anneth Delliecia Nasution.. Thank you Sam.

[@alessandropietropaolo6089]

So true, few singers are able to deliver fancy runs without sounding annoying. To me apart from the technique (which u obviously need as a base) what makes the difference is the musicality and the spontaneity of the run. If it came out from a feeling or it was just forced to get that soulfoul r&b mariah carey style. Sam is soo good and spontaneous in doing that, he's never annoying just like Yebba as u said and Mariah which is like a goddess in this field.

[@jennifervenne-redlund9237]

Totally agree, Sams runs are so effortless and subtle that it’s appropriate. I know it’s hard and probably not effortless for the singer but Sam emotes so much, the runs make you feel the music, in my opinion, if that makes sense.

[@saithbravo840]

Mariah has done a couple at-home performances during the pandemic and has shown massive improvement over her billboard icon award you had both viewed. I think many of us would be interested to hear what you think about her technique! Please react to “Always be My Baby” at-home and “Make It Happen/ Through The Rain” At-Home!

[@cu8414]

"John Legend singing above an A flat?" I DIED

[@lachlanchapatte1015]

This video was just the two of you nerding out for 20 minutes. I enjoyed it.

[@cathniss2233]

I love how deep you go into how they sound together, individually and the overall song. The impact surroundings have.. Amazing video, enjoyed it a lot!!

[@dinahfisher]

I didn't even notice the award was just looking at the piano and reverb of the piano

[@junocomm]

Sam Smith's voice and John Legend's voice together is like cream and coffee. By themselves they're great, but together they're an awesome combination.

[@EvanLB104]

Really ? Couldn't compared them other ways ? Cliché.

[@RavensRedd]

Love Sam and Dr. Marc doing reaction videos together! You guys feed off the other's energy and enthusiasm. Such a sweet, refreshing thing to see! Thanks Sam 😊

[@Oogiappa]

I am a painter and all this talk of color, height, richness, “word painting”... I understand your vocabulary SO MUCH!

[@laurenazalea]

My favorite parts of this video:.....”ornamentation”.....”word-painting”.....Sam sheepishly reacting to his own neologism, “undervowel”......the concept of “choir mirror-neurons”......and “sound-treated rooms”.

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

Thanks Lala !!!

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I’m definitely using undervowel and word-painting from now on. Sometimes a neologism just perfectly captures the meaning an expression of something. I love when that happens.

[@sultanachowdhury6610]

@@SamJohnsonVoice can you react to Faouzia, she's amazing!

[@teresapaliwoda]

Would love to hear what you have to say about eye shift from Jonathan Groff's King George performance. Because his lack of eye shift seems to convey crazy and I was wondering if that was what you got as well.

[@zoeh.7921]

Yesssss!!!

[@turtlenecksok]

everything about his nonverbal communication in that performance is absolutely flawless

[@ShadowNite97]

I love the insight, singing is more of a hobby than an actual passion for me but I still love to listen to the insight that is presented. Really loving these :)

[@damhood2033]

been taking singing classes for 4 months and I'm definitely seeing results (I'm 31). I am still figuring out the right color for the type of music I like. Balancing the width and the "tallness"

[@bbibbibu]

could u please react to onew rainy blue🥺 it was his first performance after having vocal chord surgery and being told he might never be able to sing again so it was a really important and emotional performance for him and the fans because it was him proving to everyone and to himself that he could still sing. even more emotional, the original person who wrote rainy blue also had the same surgery but unfortunately it wasn’t as successful and he couldn’t sing again and that’s what the song rainy blue is about

[@collinmck8]

I could watch you two react to covers for hours! You both have so much knowledge to share!

[@heartsofgoldenrod]

I love love love this song. Learned how to sing this in ASL when I was a wee camper. Did John design his house to have natural reverb??

[@zwch_]

Gotta love these collabs

[@archetypalmuse]

All your videos are really just so so informative. We're blessed you put this content out for free. I bet my singing has actually improved just hearing your commentary and incorporating into my practice sessions.

[@KellyKels23]

I love this song and feel so in love hearing their beautiful voices sing this.

[@averyadame4212]

You should react to Twenty One Pilots' Tyler Joseph striping down their hits on the ENTERCOM KZbin channel. It’s amazing!!!

[@Marie-or4ds]

I love how that the teacher to the left ask question to concentrate the discussion on how to teach the complex component of the interpretation of Sam Smith and John Legend.

[@marenagroll2870]

"Word painting" ... love that commentary. Please consider evaluating Angelina Jordan's cover of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" - 14 years old.

[@nataliejoy1989]

Love watching this dynamic with your mentor. So much mutual respect.

[@HiwiSweetie]

Thank you so much Sam for this video! It’s so much fun learning and seeing your enthusiasm ☺️

[@poppetangel]

I love how proud Marc looks when Sam answers his questions well.

[@kerrikratzer4932]

Absolutely. Knowing that Marc was Sam's vocal teacher gives this video a lovely feeling of encouraging mentorship.

[@jennifervenne-redlund9237]

Love your reactions! You can kind of see Sams Grammys and his Oscar in the mirror reflection in the background. Lol

[@courtjunk7]

So metallica dropped a video of their S&M2 concert, you should react to nothing else matters, it's a fantastic performance!

[@JemiLover3000]

They've collabed on Sam's song "Lay Me Down in case you haven't heard it (and I believe they were in the same room)!

[@lrlasvegas6427]

Thank you for another great video. This was so much fun with you and Dr. Marc!

[@lucasmoody8402]

I am not a singer, but, when you were talking about connection, the way they are singing, they do that, they connect to what the other is doing, that give and take is what we do in dance, and I am a dancer :)

[@mikalmccoy530]

Shocked at John's high note. I use to call him the one note wonder. Sounds like he is singing from his mass. I'm impress! Sam mostly sings from his mass. So, would John's voice type be dramatic? And Sam's a lyric?

[@ThePianoguy89]

John is a high baritone and Sam is a high tenor.

[@mikalmccoy530]

@@ThePianoguy89 Thanks!

[@caylapelkey3305]

Something that warms me up for runs is just playing around and making funny noises, break down the noise you're trying to make 😁

[@anb2526]

Aw loved that he used a gender neutral pronoun for Sam and with so much ease

[@annabellej.8047]

Damn! John & Sam singing together! That's the diamond-class! It's not getting better than this!

[@wolframgrosser2696]

Hey sam! Talking about well-placed vocal runs, How about reacting to *hozier-lovers in a dangerous time*

[@gracee3194]

I've been singing for a long time, but I still feel like I haven't found my sound, when you said, take out all the embellishments and add little bits at a time, so simple but pivotal for me right now👏🤦💙

[@oscarcallahan159]

Love watching you two react😊

[@Evlyy]

Back at it again with the ponytail Sam 💛💛💛

[@carolcarol3938]

That was absolutely LOVELY!!!!!!

[@smshoults]

I'd love to hear the two of you react to Lay Me Down, which Sam Smith and John Legend recorded together a few years ago. If I remember right they were in the room together.

[@justinallen1873]

React to One of Tori Kelly's live streams from during Quarantine, she had a different feature every time

[@jessicabrissette4531]

This was my wedding song, the version Lemmy Kilmister sang.... Now that deserves a reaction. I love his voice.

[@kimberlycook5691]

Please react to Faozia (especially Bad Dreams)!! She has such a unique voice and I'd love to hear you break it down!!

[@thomashed]

YES PLEASE SAM, REACT TO STRIPPED VERSION OF TEARS OF GOLD FIRST AND GO FROM THERE. Oh gosh the caps.

[@martyna______6]

I checked her out because of your comment and she surely has a great voice, but she oversings so much. Like we get it girl, you have pipes, no need to add runs to every word you sing

[@thomashed]

Martyna Sołtys True! She does have tendencies to oversing, but the potential is definitely there and she’s still so young. I hope with more experience she’d learn more about how to not overdo it 😂

[@martyna______6]

@@thomashed Same, when I found out she's only 19 I was shocked. She has a great career ahead of her

[@13strong]

I wonder how John and Sam recorded this... Did John record his part and send it to Sam for them to sing their part to? It's so synced up.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I have to say Sam (and I’ve probably said it before, but I’ll say it again), I really appreciate that you always make an effort to get pronouns right. Unfortunately, a lot of people just don’t get why it’s so important, or they think certain pronouns are “silly” or ungrammatical. Though to that I say: Roses are red, Violets are blue Singular “they” is older Than singular “you” But for those who don’t get the importance, it would be wonderful if they could experience just one day where absolutely everybody they come into contact with, uses the wrong pronouns for them. I think they’d get it then. Pronouns reflect our gender, and that’s one of the most basic, foundational parts of our identity. It’s like our name. It’s so intensely personal, but also extremely public. And to have people misgender you by using the wrong pronouns (even accidentally) is like a blow to the very deepest part of you as a person. And so I will always appreciate when people make the effort to respect others as fully realised human beings. Because when others see you just using the right pronouns without seeming to have any difficulty, it encourages others to do the same. It’s important. And I thank you for it. (Also to be clear, I’m not trans, but I have a lot of friends who are. But I am part of other minority groups, ones that impact my identity, and I know a small part of the pain of having that identity disregarded)

[@riennasoliven753]

13:20 DAMN now that was a run

[@karendaniel620]

I want to marry John Legend's voice. Have for years. My husband says it's okay.

[@codypatton171]

The fact that you're both so considerate of Sam's preferred pronouns when others have been so careless....ugh....*chef's kiss*

[@teresajurado3802]

True!!!!

[@justgeorgiaw]

This video was ......lovely

[@jejeje1178]

Hi Sam, another great video - I keep binging, and the sheer positivity is a huge hook. I was just wondering - have you thought about doing a Miley Cyrus video? Yes, she's a disney grown pop artist. But I can never tell how much of her voice is synthesised, and I wish I could tell with her back yard sessions (It would be amazing if they were closer to raw). Plus, she recently redid one of those songs - see you again. And it just sounds country, and it's hers. It would be really interesting to see how country vocals differ from pop in terms of vocals, and have it explained. I know I spent ages trying to figure out the classic country guitar sounds just because I find them addictive (I can't sing, but love to listen), and I'm thinking that all the twang applies to their voices.

[@leiannesw4926]

Whats better than a Collab of two icons, Sam Smith and John Legend? Add a collab of Sam and Marc! Love you two! Always insightful and genuine but never negative. Thank you guys! Hope to see you collab in the same room soon. Stay safe and healthy everyone!

[@TellTheNations]

AMAZING Job guys! I love both of these artists so I was excited when I saw this and I learned so much! Personally I’m a baritone so seeing you guys analyze John Legend was great since his voice gives a lot of inspiration for me. Would you be able to react to James Arthur covering Into you by Ariana grande? In that live performance it’s great quality and you could totally see his face to analyze and breakdown 😂🤟🏼 His voice is my favorite and I would be so stoked if you did a video on him to help us all learn.

[@adriennetorebka1376]

Okay we love these guys , all three. I must say however that I find it hard to listen because same Sam is so nice to look at

[@lonesomewillyhandful8897]

I'm fortunate enough to have a lighter voice that kinda likes to move on its own.. But often times when you think about a run that you want to do you end up not executing them properly and become quite sloppy.. Muscle memory really helps coz its kinda easier to do quick runs you've practiced a lot rather than a slow improvised run your trying..

[@jaxs616]

Tell them to listen to a lot of Christina Aguilera it's never too late! Lol. That is totally why I can sing like that how funny

[@teresajurado3802]

his was a lovely video, thank you so much! Lovely is such a lovely word... I want my undervowels T-shirt haha

[@nikrul]

If there's one cover of stand By me that I would love to see voice coaches react to over any other it's definitly the version of Playing For change. It's probaby the only version (And I've heard a ton) that is as amazing as the original :) )

[@dignature123]

PLEASE REACT TO ALL THE DIFFERENT ELPHABA'S DOING DEYING GRAVITY !!!

Please react to St. Paul & The broken bones tiny desk concert!!! That would be awesome

[@AthenkosiSimbuleleFithi]

I love you man and I love your work. This is really beautiful.

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

Thank you very much!

[@leticiaprado816]

Sam! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 I really admire your work and I think your reactions and the way you analyze videos are by far the most insightful ones available on KZbin. I really would like you to react to Your Eyes Tell by BTS (Live performance at TBS CDTV), since they are not on tour this year due to Corona it appears that their voices are well rested and prettier (the song itself also seems to be quite challenging), and we would love to hear your opinion on how they improved in this new Japanese album. Thank you and greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@EmperorMagnaGreymon3]

O Sam é demais, né Letícia? E BTS agora canta em japonês também? (Não é sarcasmo, estou perguntado sério) Tenha um ótimo final de semana. :)

[@leticiaprado816]

@@EmperorMagnaGreymon3 Cantam sim. Eles têm álbuns inteiros em japonês, normalmente regravando versões em japonês das músicas coreanas deles e com algumas músicas exclusivamente em japonês. Your Eyes Tell é a música tema de um filme com o mesmo nome e foi escrita pelo membro mais novo, Jungkook, e faz parte do Map of the soul 7: the journey.

[@leticiaprado816]

@@EmperorMagnaGreymon3 Obrigada, igualmente!

[@EmperorMagnaGreymon3]

@@leticiaprado816 Legal. Não conheço quase nada deles RS.

[@amysteriousquokka]

sam & marc together is always fun

[@karimsings4098]

Runs get better with practice. You can't really teach someone runs. You can break the notes down, but the agility is something that comes with repetition. You have to exercise the muscle. I'd recommend "Full Moon" album by Brandy, (they don't call her the vocal Bible for nothing) for practice. Or any type of classic Gospel or R&B music really, because that's where that style of singing stems from. Keeping pitch in mind and knowing where to place them is key. And you have all the time to fuck up in private, so you know what not to do while performing. Kim Burrell (legendary Gospel vocalist) is also AMAZING at doing ridiculously fast runs. One of the pioneers for today's music. Even if you never heard of her, one of your favorite singers is influenced by her. Anyone can learn runs tho.

[@claudiasiefer8495]

Very enjoyable and informative segment. Marc : Do you object to the words "Warmth" (warmness????) and Height ( tallness???? )

[@mercedesholmes9703]

I would LOVE for yall to react to Jazmine Sullivan’s and H.E.R.’s new tiny desk at home duet

[@tuesdaytutus]

“Say hello 2 heaven” live in 1990 by temple of the dog would be a great one to do!

[@doncacao3741]

can you do a video on some hamilton songs?

[@zoeh.7921]

He did😊

[@Bejayohyeah]

The crazy part this isn’t their first rodeo 😩. Sam Smith ft John Legend- Lay Me Down ...This is one beautiful song by two beautiful souls

[@nadiariggs5110]

I’d never heard it until today, and 😭😭❤️ holy wow incredible!

[@Bejayohyeah]

Nadia Riggs Right?!?!! Amazinggggg! 🥰🥰

[@dannyfrommars22432]

This was a great video thank you

[@cheekyb71]

I am so thrilled that you used Sam's preferred pronouns, thank you for that respectful gesture. Also, I love this song, and I love them doing it!!

[@anbar]

I want the under vowel shirt to happen

[@kayleighnesbitt4665]

Yes me too lol

[@lorraineromain6802]

Hello Sam, great channel, thank you for all the great videos! I would love to hear your analysis on Luther Vandross - A House is not a Home (live at the NAACP) as well as Florence and the Machine - Cosmic Love (live at KEXP). Take care!!

[@michaelcruz493]

Love your videos! I would love for you to review Jazmine Sullivan, thanks!

[@debshipman4697]

They share the same space. One is adapting...Sam, probably...or not...ha!

[@kat_likemeow]

Sam you should do a pop! Doll tour haha I wanna see them

[@andi-roo9426]

OMG haha I was thinking the exact same thing! I keep trying to see what all is in that case.

[@jcch1952]

The music is the international lenguaje you don’t have to understand what it means, just let your self be 🥃

[@alexander548100]

has he ever reacted to nina hagen?? if not, please do so! she‘s the best vocalist and musician amongst us

[@randomacts8605]

*Next reaction., "Can't Help Falling In Love", "Love You Longer" and "Believer" cover by Anneth Delliecia.. Channel : Anneth Delliecia Nasution.. Thank you Sam..*

[@jamie-leehenry9104]

Sam can you react to Jennifer Hudson's "Hallelujah" live performance, and Tasha Cobbs "Spirit"

[@DancingHorseFarm1]

Please react to Guy Sebastian singing Standing With You.

[@reillywilloughby]

Sweet Angel Baby Sam Johnson, you should watch and react to "Critical Role Sings Hamilton."

[@Xavier-ct6pn]

Hey Sam 👋 Can you react to the masked singer? I want to know how they can identify professionals from amateurs.

[@bruresende]

You're both lovely!

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

Thank you Bruna!

[@giraybulut6658]

You should be react to Cem Adrian-Summertime (He is a Turkish singer). You will be very surprised :)

[@missbigkim]

You are lovely Sam.

[@crystaldottir]

When I'm listening to a singer that does runs, I think of them having a bank account. They have to build that up with emotional connection, establishing the melody well in my mind, etc. before they cash out some of it to pay for a run. Otherwise, it goes into the red, just stunting.

[@crystaldottir]

It would be very interesting to hear your take on shaped note/Sacred Harp singing.

[@crosita1]

LOVELY

[@Gio_Panda]

Sam you should really consider buying Marc's microphone 😂

[@cynthiacairns9209]

Thank you, other commenters for explaining their use of the pronoun "they". I'm sorry to admit it, but I had no clue.

[@whip1720]

You have to do beyonce sweet dreams medley it’s so underrated

[@astijusspro6259]

Can you analyse to Benjamin Clementine i wont complain live version.

[@slukass9631]

Can someone make a hi my name is Sam Johnson and I’m a voice teacher meme where the audio is bass boosted and it’s hyper zoomed on his face.

[@anbar]

Yes

[@jaredkoyle2766]

Miss the short hair man. It looked so good! Great video though.