Vocal Coach Reacts to Jessie J - I Have Nothing (Singer 2018)

[@Tarasimonstudios]

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[@lucypreece7581]

Jessie is really underrated as a singer. she has a great texture, technique and range and a very unique quality to her voice. she needs more exposure.

[@Darleer]

She's not underrated at all! Whenever it comes to vocal prowess, JJ is always up there. She might not be the most commercially successfully artist but I think very few doubt her singing talents

[@easytosay9805]

@@Darleer not what underrated means

[@Darleer]

I can see your point but I posit that that is exactly what underrated mean in this context. The OP explicitly says she's underrated as a singer and I say she's not at all. Everyone I know rates her very highly in terms of her singing techniques. This Chinese singing show is extremely competitive and they have amazing singers. They really must value JJ ability a lot to invite her. So as a singer I don't think she's underrated at all. I also want her to be more famous than some other singers but maybe you're looking for a different word.

[@flaviab5315]

Darleer Even if Jessie be complimented for her vocal talent in many videos she's most remembered for her hits than a true singer it's why that I think she is underrated. Some artists should more be recognized for their talents.

[@Darleer]

@Flavia I do see where you're coming from. My question then is, how would you qualify being recognized for their talents? For example, which artist(s) do you think is adequately recognized and how their cases differ from that of Jessie?

[@Kaalyn_HOW]

Not sure if you knew this, but for this whole show (Singer), Jessie J was struggling very badly with her heart condition that she's had since she was a child. She was fainting, having bad palpitations, shaking uncontrollably, and more. She missed a lot of rehearsals, and even - at one point - flew back to the UK to see her personal doctor. They strongly advised her not to even fly back to China, but she did so as to not let anyone down. When she got there, she sang My Heart Will Go On -- without rehearsal. In all her subsequent performances, she continued to struggle with her heart but still killed every one, even better than this one. For this performance, she was already having a _lot_ of those issues and hadn'y seen her doctor yet. It is likely to blame for some of the odd breath placements that she wouldn't ordinarily do or need. Most likely, trying to "pace" for the marathon so that she wouldn't become more faint by the end of the performance. I hope that helps put this feat, and her stylistic choices, in even more perspective - as well as all of her other songs during this show.

[@irmarosendo1302]

Kaalyn - OPG I was hoping to find a comment explaining this because I didn’t want to have to type it out myself! Thank you!

[@chewbacca5986]

Jessie J is an awesome vocal powerhouse. She's adjusts when she need to with everything she has for every performance that no one can tell she's working hard internally to deal with debilating difficult heart medical issues. I love Jessie J she is out of this world, and every time she performs I feel her out of body emotive love. Super awesome Jessie J is, that it does make it really difficult to witness those vocally critiquing her voice and performances.

[@lashonquinones3749]

And with her being sick...she still KILLED IT!!!

[@jacquelinepaul9731]

Wow...thanks for that info.

[@bobo7514]

What I like about this vocal teacher is that she doesn't judge people based on their backstory she judges them with whats on the table regardless I'm glad I learned this about jessi

[@jordonwinn7661]

Jessie J is so underrated...I don't understand

[@flaviab5315]

Because she isn't longer making songs for the music industry, not that it is something negative.

[@susiemendiola7568]

She’s big in the uk

[@MadameCorgi]

@@susiemendiola7568 I don't agree. She's not like Adele or something

[@nezkeys79]

@@MadameCorgi shes a better singer than adele lol. Do you know any popular artists in the UK singing this sort of genre tho? No. The music imo on this show that jessie sung is borderline perfect to me but it just wouldnt sell like adele does

[@myst6800]

BAD MANAGEMENT

[@DavidTOBerry]

Jessie J is a staggeringly underrated power vocalist...her voice is rich and ridiculously alive...the arrangement, technique...riffs and ad libs...just amazing artistry

[@abenarhoda192]

I'm glad she won the show.. I have a collection of all her performances and she was amazing

[@jonathanj8196]

Spot on. Jessie is usually known for her high notes and runs, but I live for her tone and timbre. Vocal chocolate. Rich, velvety and smooth. 👌🏼

[@ambersinthehorizon9148]

She was sick on that performance thats probably why she took the extra breath. Sick or Not she’s absolutely incredible 😍

[@corazonbeso]

She has lungs of steel...ridiculous breath control. I was surprised she breathed there too but yeah. She’s super underrated and needs to be given props. Please react to her reflection, my heart will go on, flashlight/earth song, or maybe all of them! The only criticism in her performance of I will always love you, is that toward the end she got a little pitchy which is unusual for her, but it was understandable cuz she was on the verge of crying and trying to hold raw emotion together isn’t easy. So glad she won the entire show! Long comment over lol

[@rogerledoux4741]

She was not pitchy in the least. By the way she took the breath in the same spot which means it was a style chose not a mistake.

[@corazonbeso]

Roger Ledoux in ‘i will always love you’, she was pitchy. It’s rare but she was. I have perfect pitch. You can literally hear her change pitch in the song. Now in ‘I have nothing’, she was flawless pitch wise. And about the breath in the same place, I know it was a stylistic choice.

[@wwaxwork]

She is fighting a genetic heart condition which effects her breathing (among many other things but it does effect her blood o2 levels). It is slowly getting worse and she did have to leave the show for a couple of weeks in the middle to go to london & get treatment from her specialists. The fact she can sing as well and as strongly as she does is amazing.

[@corazonbeso]

wwaxwork I’m aware of that.

[@AllIAm1]

Kelli Smith Jessie has a tendency to go pitchy if she cannot hear properly that has been since the beginning of her career and stands still today

[@jenellis2185]

Jessie never fails to give me chills.

[@amymbeauty8765]

Man Jessie J has such a rich texture to her voice. It's just captivating!

[@TheHarmonian]

I've watched lots of reaction videos to Jess and you're the first person to comment on her stage presence. And since it's one of her strong sides, I was always so frustrated that people just ignored that part of her. So would you please react to her other Singer performances? Here are a few of them that has great stage control: Killing Me Softly, Purple Rain, Earth Song, Ain't Nobody, Never Too Much. Actually all of her performances are top notch, you can just click on any Jessie J video and will be blown away on the spot :D Thank you for this reaction! Can't wait for more Jessie reactions!

[@flaviab5315]

uppp

[@AcheliusDecimus]

She is a phenomenal singer, and I know her struggles with her heart condition. I stopped singing due to my heart going bad as well. Due to financial issues, I could not get the medical help I needed. I can tell you the second you start singing it puts immense stress on your heart, and unless you keep check of your breathing you can literally swallow your note. Really good assessment...

[@Monaayxoxo]

This made me miss Whitney so much, I'm literally in tears! Whitney was the GOAT and Jessie J.'s performance was a wonderful rendition of this classic!

[@JohanaPage]

From the key change I was bawling.... wow.... I don't think I've ever got so much out of 1 performance, you unpacked it beautifully, I have so much appreciation for what she delivered.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

🙌🏻❤️😊

[@jadesmith7983]

That was absolutely gorgeous. Love Jessie J's beautiful unique voice!

[@jennsimmer6595]

Jessie J is so underrated... Her voice is magical and I get chills every time I hear her. Her voice is amazing.

[@kosmosyche]

Wow. This is the second video of Jessie J I've seen (the first one was My Heart Will Go On) and I must say she is one of the most naturally (or maybe organically) expressive singers I've ever seen, not only in her voice (which is a beautiful powerhouse, of course) but the way she conducts herself on stage, her face expressions, her gestures - it's all so on point. She is really a treat to listen to and to watch.

[@pamf.3290]

Her live version of Big White Room on her album, is so damned huge, the audience can't control themselves. Please RV !!!!!

[@jsmallsawe]

Jessie J is truly a once-in-a-generation voice, much like Whitney was.

[@rahullovesthepayne8690]

Jessie J - My Heart will go on.

[@Official.tadiwa]

React to jessie j my heart will go on

[@hejalll]

Yes

[@rickinaranjo9982]

Or killing me softly. I love how she sang that.

[@ruggerybarbosa2191]

YES²

[@aleximeny]

Up

[@MWEsq400]

Absolutely yes!

[@grace652]

A lot of people have requested it already but Hallelujah by Pentatonix. I legit cried watching it once. Even if you’ve already heard it, it doesn’t have to be your first reaction I just want to hear your comments. I’ve learned so much about singing just from these videos thank you!!

[@jessissa6399]

Can you please do more Jessie J reactions, cause I’ve never learnt so much about her singing. I always just thought she was amazing but to notice the little things like the arms and the mouth thing really makes me appreciate it more. She always talks about wanting to improve (I don’t see anywhere where she needs too lol) so watching your videos helps me understand her better. So thank you so much!! Please do more Jessie reactions/comments. ❤️

[@KylinNicole11]

I’m so excited you finally did Jessie J. My Heart Will Go On is a must for your next of hers

[@austintracy94]

Almost screamed when I saw you uploaded this reaction 😭😂😂😂 now you HAVE to see So Hyang’s version of this! ❤️ btw, great reaction as usual!

[@flaviab5315]

Yess, up

[@abdulsaffieebinsaffrizan9204]

Yes!!!!

[@93Kpoplovers]

So hyang forever 💕💕

[@hejalll]

No, it's not nearly as good. So Hyang has way too many unnecessary pauses throughout the song.

[@RusdiYusriRosliB]

Can u really leave it to Tara to react, is your statement can be substantiated or not.

[@jonathanj8196]

You are so observant! You caught everything, even when she was behind the beat in the 1st chorus lol. Awesome reaction. More Jessie J!

[@allergictobullshit49]

Now I'm fully convinced that Jessica deserves to be the winner of this competition. Thanks to you Tara

[@Visual_Strength]

I loooooooooove Jessie J! ❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌👍👏👏👏👏Love her runs! Love her since the 1st day I heard her sing, sitting down with a cast on her foot, on stage, at a award show, on MTV.

[@reina2081]

Jessie J is a vocal QUEEN!! Please react/critique her performances of Purple Rain, My Heart Will Go On and Reflection on the Singer 2018. They're so amazing

[@dustinspace8292]

Jessie J is live a goddess. Saw her last year in Germany. Best Concerts in my life!!😍😍 I want singing skills too 😔😭🙈🙈💕

[@rhettkennedy3507]

Ah, you just opened the "I am Singer Box" ;-) You will find so many great performances there, including Jessie J, Hua Chenyu, Dimash and So Hyang, and a ton of others. There's vocal gold in them thar episodes ;-)

[@Cryin_Lion]

Is that show gettable in the US?

[@keepitglasy]

Jessie J is the best singer/artist of our generation.

[@carringtonpilon1310]

Hi Tara! Thanks again for such a contructive reaction. I notice a lot of people in the comments are requesting My Heart Will Go On. This performance of hers was another great one but should you react to it, there is something I would like you to be aware of. During this entire competition, Jessie J was also battling with a medical condition that made her short of breath. In My Heart Will Go On specifically, she had just come back from the hospital. They weren't even sure she was well enough to perform but she went for it. I'll let you see the rest for yourself, but do keep in mind that she is not at full health, especially during My Heart Will Go On.

[@summydots]

It’s amazing that even with the medical condition I never felt she was short of breath anywhere. I think here and in general, Jessie J makes a choice of taking a breath like it’s incorporated into her style of vocals, often not because she really needs to but as conscious choice. Like the vocal coach said she has many spontaneous ‘hail marys’ -the intense valleys & highs & the layering. Taking breaths when you don’t really need it gives you more control in what you wanna do when you wanna do. But she can do without it, if one were to focus on the breaths, it’s very in her comfort zone.

[@katritter6482]

Jessie takes the hardest songs to sing and SLAYS!

[@albryant2385]

she is so so so underrated here in America

[@onelife1430]

Amazing performance ..the best ever performance from Jesse J....congrats from winning the award in China . And gained half a million fans. 10 billion Chinese were watching the final. Good luck for even a brighter and more successful future

[@ryanmartin4053]

There are a ton of amazing performances from that Chinese tv show Singer 2018. Would love to see more. A couple standout performances right of the top of my head were Jessie J “Purple Rain” and Hua Chenyu “Fake Monk”.

[@flaviab5315]

Yess

[@Facx]

She uses a lot the runs and riffs, i love her. You should react to all Jessie's performances on Singer 2018, especially My heart will go on, purple rain and i will always love you

[@dean3241]

Actually Jessie J is the the most singer that have so much of soul. Not many vocal coach have a soul like her.

[@corymccarrick7023]

I want to thank you. I am not a singer, but an actor. Your notes are so helpful. Thank you for doing this. You are definitely a helper helpington. You make me think outside the box.

[@ilenecarroll3786]

I love Jessie J, Awesome Performance. Loving your input Tara 😊

[@arielleira2471]

She is amazing 😍😍😍 unique, Jessie J is perfection

[@NostalgicNathan]

Whitney would be so proud of Jessie J. I definitely agree with you, Tara. The beginning of the song is all about timbre and then later on you showcase your range and power. 🙏✨ There was so much grace and elegance that Jessie was displaying throughout. Kudos to her. 👏 Side note. It’s so refreshing seeing you doing your thing on KZbin. I loved you on XFactor! I used to replay your Without You whistle many times and tried to emulate you. Haha. 😅🎶

[@rachelmccarthy3755]

I love your videos! Not only do I completely enjoy how you break down the technical aspects, but you offer viewers teaching moments! And when you demonstrate what you're talking about, you have such a incredible voice yourself!

[@tunamusic6540]

First time I see Jessie open mouth singing a song. Very different charachter has she in this legendary song.

[@electlady1955]

Love your reaction. I love Jessie and to me she is underrated as a singer and shes stunning

[@lucypreece7581]

also i really want you to review her doing My Heart will go on. another really big powerful song see what you make of that.

[@mauriciojimenez2598]

OMG yes please do my heart will go on!!!!!

[@RebecaNetzlaff]

Also purple rain

[@pezcamdy]

Yes! I’ve been requesting her to review her My Heart Will Go On performance! So glad she reviewed something by Jessie J though, one of my favorite singers of all time

[@joaovictormiranda7062]

That would be awesome! Also My Heart Will Go On is a lot more emotional, mainly considering what happened to her during the show.

[@JeanLucPolier]

Yes please do Jessie J‘s my heart will Go on!!

[@corywalker2904]

@Tara, I think it's great, that you give other performers great hints, and advice. I want to hear you sing more. I know it's not exactly what your channel is all about but, the mark of a great teacher, is that they can actually do what they teach others to do. I'd love to see a performance from you. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

[@zhiwooyi]

6:58 ur explanation of this part made that part even better

[@createdbyweng2818]

I fell in love with Jessie J's rendition of this song. How she made it hers. I love and live on how you dissect and analyze every important points here. Indeed another Master Class from you! Newly subscribed!

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Hey! Welcome to the family!!!🥰❤️🙌🏻

[@sophaym]

great review really! jessie is so underrated and it makes me mad bc she's so talented.

[@patriciaperezdepablo4047]

Jessie J is not human jaja her voice is out of this world 💜

[@PerrieStyles]

Phemominal review! Please check out Sohyang's perormnce of I Have Nothing next!

[@buzhealey4632]

Could you please sing this classic song and show us perfection? You are so right about the breath I thought that myself. But Jessie’s cover the best I heard so far

[@PNWlover]

Beautiful even when she was dealing with all of those distractions in her personal life. ❤️

[@TheEti1980]

I am not a singer, nor plan to be but I came across your video. I Love listening to all genres of music. Your video was very interesting and helps me understand music more.

[@Arabian_Kn1ght]

Wow, Tara really knows her stuff. I've seen lots of "vocal coach reactions" and most of them are like "oh nice wow high low...etc" It felt fake, but Tara was sometimes technical and used her knowledge in Phonology and Phonetics or whatever which really shows that she's a real coach. Good on you Tara.

[@johannakristoffersson]

I love how everyone who is watching Jessie j sing just starts too smile! (I do it too)

[@moyoubii3508]

react to her covers PURPLE RAIN .MY HEART WILL GO ON . REFLECTION . I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU

[@stevethea5250]

Pretty much everything off that show

[@mrt.7146]

Loved your analysis - made me appreciate Jessie J's interpretation even more 🥳.

[@zacharylavender1568]

I love her instrument!

[@amoonheart]

wow im so baffled at the beautiful commentary and lovely attitude and professionalism from you. and jessie j is freaking amazing amazing. subscribed.

[@mauriciojimenez2598]

I would loveee for you to react to Jessie J's cover of purple rain in the singer! pleaaaase!!!!

[@Jayyyrosee]

yessss!

[@justinbourne5888]

thank you for posting that, I really appreciate you're education on how a singer perform, you look totally different to a performance when you explain what a singer does during a performance

[@biancaslife55]

Another video request you could add to your list is Pentatonix cover of Gold

[@daspammer5896]

ArtByMissBee yes!

[@wynngoes]

yessssssss plssssssss

[@maikafranknativa7086]

Yesssss

[@mikeysrightleg1880]

I have no experience as an vocal coach and i do know what singers do but i never have a word to explain everything they do...and you helped me find those words. Subbed!!!! Thank you too

[@aleximeny]

You're reactions are awesome, please make more Jessie J The Singer 2018 reactions... Like Purple Rain, My Heart Will Go On, I Will Always Love You, Earth Song, Killing Me Softly, Reflection. 😍😍😍😍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@illNanaChin]

THIS IS MY GIRL. So much so I needed to make the statement ALL CAPS. She gave me tearful chills all through my body, I cry every time I listen to Ms. Jessica Cornish. She doesn’t need to the breathing as you mention, it’s so true but she’s got a soulful background as well as an R&B/Pop style so she may have defaulted into a bit of a modern way of doing it. If she can go straight into it if she does it again, then it will be 110% because for me it was already 💯% btw, I’d love to hear more of you! I’ve just stumbled upon your videos tonight, and I’ve been watching the prior ones you react to Beyoncé another face of mine as well, and your voice...you betta! I’m a singer myself nothing professional, lifelong passion of mine and I’ve always been held back by my nerves and lack of confidence. I’m trying to work on my diaphragmatic breathing...so I’d love to know the clarification of what you mean when you say “chesty” and “head” singing. In my book I’ve always been taught that’s not a good thing, for it puts strain on the vocals.

[@rickybrunet2852]

This was a competition. The Singer in China where established singers compete against each other and every year they invite a foreign singer. In 2018 it was Jessie J and she won the competition. Last year the foreign singer was Dimash Kudaibergen from Kazakhstan who came second (amazing voice). But Jessie J's powerful voice reminds me so much of my beloved Whitney in her best days.

[@Churros1616]

Ricky Brunet Jessie j is great, but she ain’t no Whitney.

[@rickybrunet2852]

@@Churros1616 Whitney is my all time favorite singer but watch any Whitney Houston live performance and you will not find the level of perfection that you see in Jessie J's performances in The Singer. And anyway, to each its own.

[@amitgerard7]

Jessie wasn't perfect AT ALL, she wish she could sing like Whitney.

[@tink6225]

@@amitgerard7 hater

[@krisjones5125]

wow this made me look at a singer singing in a whole different light. you dont realise how much goes into it all.

[@paulwood2863]

Love your videos. In your reaction to Pentatonix covering Bohemian Rhapsody, you talked about how much you like Mitch (megaphone guy). Theres a video of them singing Aha! live in Singapore at the Star Vista (at least I think it was called Star Vista). Mitch kills that performance. It'd be awesome to see you react to it.

[@KoruXypress]

I love your critique vids. It's very detailed and you're not afraid to pause and hit every milestone of the video. You don't skimp on the technical side of things and you make things easy to understand for people with no musical background. If you did say a musical term, you followed it immediately by demonstrating what you meant which is very educational imo. I was surprised why you didn't have more subs considering the quality of your videos. Keep it up! I'm rooting for you.

[@Alexwatching117]

Jessie J - Purple Rain on the same chinese show, it is supreme. Please please, pleeeeaseeee review that. You won't regret!

[@flaviab5315]

Up

[@EqlOpper2Nity]

In my opinion I think Jessie J even out sang Prince version, and I like Prince.

[@Ketovorefatgurlnomore]

She's one of my favorite singers. I love watching your videos you make me realize things that I'm doing wrong when I sing.

[@daspammer5896]

I really like seeing your opinions on these reactions! Can you please do a reaction of Hallelujah covered by Pentatonix? There are a lot of solos and it would be great to see what you think of them.

[@vegamason8484]

Girl Jessie J does not need your critique. Do some of the voice audition critiques. We already know she's amazing.

[@kitsunechibiko]

Am I the first comment?! OMG! So I totally love you and everything you're doing. You remind me so much of my choir teachers. I really miss geeking out over voice stuff. I do hope at some point you'll do Pentatonix's Hallelujah.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

The only other individual I've seen online who comes close to Tara's wisdom and knowledge is Ken Tamplin. How utterly amazing your articulation is, Tara. That your voice is superior is icing on the cake.

[@anthonyadams5430]

Jessie j my heart will go on the singer pls

[@beccas2star]

My favorite vocal coach to watch! Love getting my notifications for new videos.

[@infinitefantasy5277]

Dimash S.O.S on The Singer 2017. A full five octaves (at least), classically trained, and a master of vocal techniques from around the world that he blends together into one distinct style. You won’t regret it.

[@bonbonxx5124]

Jessie J - My heart will go on / Killing me Softly / Ain’t Nobody/ Purple Rain 😍❤️ Please react to all her Performances on Singer!

[@galihhad]

your review as a vocal coach is the best so far imo, picking up technical aspects others rarely do. niiice

[@TheCrashXD]

I think you should check another guy who partecipated to singer 2017: his name is Dimash and i think the more impressive is SOS as day 1. Also he did opera 2, confessa + the diva dance and hello what are pretty impressive

[@fristyantkurnia5974]

She is really amazing, as well as you Tara

[@theamendoza8351]

I love JessieJ! Thanks for the very nice reaction video, Miss Tara... Please make a reaction video of Morisette Amon's "Secret Love Song" on Wish Bus 107.5 or her performance in Asia Song Festival 2017. THANK YOU... 🇵🇭

[@jcmdelosreyes]

😍😍👍👍👍

[@tshay7]

I learn so much from your videos. You break vocals down in ways I've never accessed before. Thank you so much.

[@stofamaan]

6:27 funny how she sings "further" with her teeths together :-) she uses that alot. she has many things she does where it should be hard to sing but with ease. like f.eks with her mouth fully closed.

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

Jessie J is a vocal machine. She delivers near perfection on an incredibly consistent basis.

[@romisavitri5947]

Hey coach, can you react to the Dimash S.O.S song in Slavic Bazaar or the latest appearance SINFUL PASSION recently in Russia ... you will know who Dimash, the most beautiful voice in the world ...thanks

[@StrokeSeat91]

I know nothing about singing, and I’m learning so much from you and these reviews! Even singing in the shower or to myself recently, I remember your cues (relax the jaw, drop the jaw low and not sing wide, etc). You’re a fantastic coach and I’m glad I found your channel.

[@kofflerkoffie8370]

React to SoHyang - I Have Nothing DMC 2015 festival. Her performance was phenomenal. Totally recommended 👌🏻

[@Mateocarvajal]

I find funny how some “vocal coaches” always disregard the lower part of the songs, and only call good singing on high notes. Many women with Jessies or Whitney voice types would struggle in the lowest parts of this song and this shows the flawless technique and great range in their voices. This was Absolutely perfection. Best rendition of this song ever produced. In fact, ONLY great rendition.

[@mariokohler4916]

i don‘t know much about music theory, but i know that i‘ve never heard a better live version of this song. Not even from Whitney herself. And all that from the „not about the money“-girl? who would‘ve thought…

[@YourBibleHomegirl]

Jessie J has a power house of a voice!!!! I loved her the 1st time I heard her.

[@rahullovesthepayne8690]

Morisette Amon - Akin Ka Na Lang live at Wish Exclusive.

[@jcmdelosreyes]

Rahul Loves'ThePayne ❤️❤️❤️

[@nanzgameplaytv]

Highly recommended

[@Bre_Ripley]

Amazing voice!! Amazing performance!!! I love live performances!!!!

[@FofisBuBbAlFo04]

Hi Tara, please react to Dimash Kudaibergen - Sinful Passion in Sochi or Daybreak live in Bastau Concert

[@marylynne9104]

I would love Jessie J to release an album of the power ballads that she sang on this competition.