The Prayer | Vocal Coach Reacts

Today we tackle not only one, but TWO of the greatest vocalists to ever live: Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. Really and truly, we are blessed to live in a world where these two exist and are making beautiful music together. In this video, I break down why they're so good, and why this duet has been performed by hundreds of people all over the world and listened to billions of times. Enjoy!
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[@ChrisTheAppleOne]

Celine has always known her voice inside and out. She knows exactly what she’s doing! The “nasal” sound she produces on certain notes is totally a staple of hers. She’s able to control the speed of her vibrato, control when she uses vibrato, etc. She’s always watching the person she is singing with, and she’s just an all around nice person. Great descriptive video! As someone else mentioned as well, her duet with Pavarotti “I Hate You Then I Love You” is also great.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thanks so much! I will most definitely check that out 😁

[@dededejereme2284]

She sing better than lara fabian too

[@ivansouza6468]

Pode colocar neste time Adele, witney Houston, Glennis Grace, Sinéad O'Connor, Anita Baker, Ane Wilson (banda Heart)

[@fandemusique4693]

​@@nickhiggsthesinger do you think you could do a cover of the marseillaise? A few years ago you did a bit but not a full one.

[@oxoelfoxo]

"two of the greatest vocalists to ever live" -- high praise indeed!

[@bakbakhemu]

Celine's commitment and discipline to singing will definitely make her continue singing with her illness.

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

Celine is done....she has said that !!!

[@justjuven4846]

more Celine Please

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Will do!

[@christianarcane]

Hello! I love this performance, and what a lovely analysis to watch. I don't know if you noticed, but at some point Celine takes Andreas hand and pulls him towards her a little bit. She does this because Andrea is standing a little too close to the piano. You can see him move ever so slightly backwards throughout the video. Celine notices, takes his hand, and make sure Andrea is standing in a better spot. I just love how Celine is his eyes here, and how she looks out for him.

[@shahilchand]

she has a song with Pavarotti called I Love you then i hate you and they did it live ! we’d love if you check that out ❤

[@Lucas-fs4gp]

Thank you for posting this. Great comments, very specific, nicely explained. So many people nowadays commenting on vocal performances on KZbin only do reactions or vague comments - this video is the opposite.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you so much! I love getting into the nitty gritty of performances. Is Celine one of your favourite artists? Or Bocelli?

[@husaynbeketaut1312]

Its especially special when the song was specifically written for the two of them. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@romariolopes8842]

Two angels singing live 🥰💗

[@gallifreyandefense]

Your analysis is wonderful. Thank you so much!!

[@KevinEontrainer381]

2:23 ah yes this is what I personally call "The Curve". This is so iconic and I love it

[@hapymom13]

My favorite thing about this song is how it aleays hits the feels, regardless of who is singing. The arrangment of a french canadian singing the English part which lets be honest Celine always has a slight French accent on her English singing. Which of course I love and is one of the reasons she's so identifiable. I do enjoy that she blends her classical training with pop vocals to make for a very strong voice that sticks to your bones. Bocelli, well, its Bocelli. His classical training and ability to maintain his lung power is amazing. Very little movement is shown in his body including for diaphragmic breaths. His tone of course is on point and his clear words make me feel like I understand Italian. I can't say anything horrible about either of these singers in general and together they are magical and inspirational. My favorite upgrade of this song is from Pentatonix. The classic will never disappoint

[@LacosteAlain]

Your reaction and comments are so INTERESTING and EDUCATIVE...THANKS

[@eli-db9ct]

This is really good reaction and explanation! Thanks! I would love to see more Céline reactions!

[@Jespher1]

To be honest its quite amazing that Celine Almost outsing him. Her piercing voice is straight out with ease. Andreas is great and I love their song .

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

She’s amazing!

[@lenst-gelais]

Great analysis of the 2 of them great reaction 😁👌

[@Jobo89]

More Celine Dion please😊

[@briangevert3942]

Thanks, for this reaction. I love Celine, and I love this duet. It was really interested to listen to the breakdown in their techniques and interpretations. Both are phenomenal talents, and I guess one’s appreciation lies in their love for a style of musicianship, whether it’s classical or pop- leaning, no right or wrong answer. This song and this version are master classes in their respective genres. Thanks for Illuminating the differences in their vocal stylings, really enjoyed it. You should do more pop-focused reactions, I’d definitely subscribe.

[@chuck7356]

They both sound better when you can listen to them for longer than 10 seconds at a time....

[@DavidNiklas-q4v]

Your reaction of this is phenomenal, thank you :)

[@Andrea.Bocellilover]

I love your reactons and Andrea and Celine are perfect in this wonderful song. I hope you will do the nessun dorma from this concert to. In that song Andrea gifs his all end he gives me chills every time. Thanks fore this great reaction.

[@JohnDeLeon28]

Try listening the fan cams of this performance. You’ll hear the power of their voices

[@karenbiotec]

I love this song. Do you know the Celtic Woman group? They also have a beautiful version of The Prayer, but the Italian part is only instrumental. Very nice too

[@alexandrelins8808]

This is one on the best reviews a saw in ages. Great! Do more Celine stuff! She just released new music!

[@cindynolan899]

Listen to Pentatonix The Prayer

[@leonardodiasperfumes]

An angel voice, and if God could sing in a human voice would like Andrea bocceli

[@frankly5491]

I’d love to see your reaction to Celine and Pavarotti

[@Rosannasfriend]

Amazing!

[@Scsibut]

Great reaction Celine has such a wonderful voice. I've always wanted to hear what you thought about David Phelps voice do you think you can do a reaction to him singing Whitney's I have nothing. I think it will blow you away

[@philharris5848]

Great reaction to 2 truly great singers. I would like to recommend Dimash Qudaibergen The Story Of One Sky. It's an amazing MV which I think you'll really enjoy.

[@user-je7qu4mb2i]

Послушайте Diana Ankudinova Can’t help falling in love, Rechenka. Вы никогда не слышали такого голоса!

[@evecrespo9029]

New sub here, love the way you explain things and also you are very handsome and also beautiful at the same time lol

[@carlosvitolo2634]

Todos geniales. Gracias

[@carlosulises872]

You have to review the rehearsal previously to presentation..... wooooww I invite you

[@henisetefernandesdasilva]

Sei que a magnitude.deste homem e magnífica..Eu amo

[@Andrea.Bocellilover]

Love your video Andrea and Celine are amazing i hope you will do Bridge over troble water soon that Andrea did whit Mary J to race money fore Haïti

[@dededejereme2284]

She sing with clear voice chest and beautiffull head voice last note .......

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

Sorry but I have never seen your reactions but this popped up as a video to watch but I have already seen it, and want to offer a suggestion for you to watch the cover version of this song by Lucy and Martha Thomas, who owned this song !! Lucy was 18 and her younger sister was 12 when they sang what has been desscribed by musical people as the best version ever done. Lucy is a new force to be reconned with, she is STUNNING, and puts Celine and whitney, Bette, Eta James , any singer in there place. Check her out and her little sister. they are British and FANTASTIC !!!!

[@YuukiAtists]

I love Celine

[@polskityton6062]

Bro, react for her latest song - SOUL - is so amazing song🔥

[@enchantedboy66]

You are really beautiful. 🥰

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you so much

[@henisetefernandesdasilva]

Eu só quero te dizer que vc é muito bom ❤❤no que faz adoro ouvir o que vc posta muito bom ...fora que vc é muito agradável..de ouvir

[@frankly5491]

Please react to Pavarotti and Celine!!!!

[@Jespher1]

From 2011 ;)

[@hyrumpereirabaker4547]

React to Celine Dion's "I Can't Help Falling in Love in 1993" one of the best vocal performances I've seen kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6fSZKtqgLZ6bNk

[@oyvey764]

I actually heard her sing that LIVE back in MTL the recording that most know of was filmed in Québec city for a televised special.... so many anecdote I can tell you about it.... let me just say, when I heard this, it was the ENCORE at the end of a concert. I remember thinking "oh dear... she will not be able to sustain this a the end of a concert!" Well like a well trained athlete, she knows her limits and was able to wow the crowded stadium... The musician in her gives us great music and the trained instrument that is her voice gives us the precision and variety of sounds rare in any singer.

[@flightforge30]

your so cute you like nicolas hoult..

[@rpaw8344]

I like Charlotte Church & Josh Groban’s performance of this song.

[@JohnDeLeon28]

It would be great if they added reverb because their vocals here are a bit dry and forward

[@Sorrowful_Immaculate_Heart]

What do you reply on the criticism that celine's chest voice seems like shouting, annoying and the same in every song? (This is not my opinion)

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

That’s a valid opinion - I don’t personally agree but I can see how someone could think that. Whenever a singer has a unique sound like Celine, it’s going to be met with criticism. Celine can really belt it out with the best of them. I would argue she’s not shouting at all, because if she were, she wouldn’t be able to perform as consistently as she did her entire career.

[@oyvey764]

​@@nickhiggsthesinger in her prime ... Celine could out belt MOST. If you have a chance to listen to "le Blues de Businessman" 1995 I think the most impressive thing was that she could belt live but her training allowed her to sing concert at full throttle.... impressive.

[@polskityton6062]

Celine sang a level better than Andrea in my humble opinion, but he is a great talent.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Oh ok! I think they both sing so well together it’s hard to choose

[@polskityton6062]

@@nickhiggsthesinger kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJjElZmir8aie9k

[@dorothygale1104]

Celine is so known for blowing away everyone she sings with, but in this duo, Andrea totally blows away Celine. His voice is so strong that when they sing together, his voice almost drowns her out even when they go loud and high…. especially when they go loud and high Andreas voice is clearly the prominent sound. Andrea is also one of the very few who can hold notes longer than Celine. His breath control is unreal. I am always amazed at how seemingly little effort it looks like Andrea is expending but this big sound comes out even when he barely opens his mouth.

[@limjingyee]

This is 2011, when Dion was in her vocal prime.

[@limjingyee]

@@wildblue71 it is

[@limjingyee]

@@wildblue71 2011~2013 era is her best vocal prime. Low register, high register, agility and resonance.

[@limjingyee]

@@wildblue71 😭noooo, 2011~2013 Celine is the best...

[@limjingyee]

@@wildblue71 ok then, but this is her second prime after 90s

[@tamariafciauri3504]

pls react bts