The Weeknd: Scared to Live | Voice Teacher Reacts

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[@begotola]

“You´re a dumb person if you think Michael Jackson can’t sing" 😍😍😍

[@apjbrw]

Second best male singer of all time ❤️

[@CertifiedTae]

@@apjbrw First*

[@kiidzbop2621]

It's true tho

[@mastermadii]

apjbrw RL second to Freddie Mercury ❤️

[@xayhovan6814]

Madison Becker ehhh first

[@Just_J0shing]

I guess you could say Abel is an extremely able singer.

[@sauravlal1015]

Josh McBride GET OUT

[@zeynep-jg6jq]

im calling the police

[@joetyler835]

i thought abel is pronounced as uh-bell

[@jayce3839]

👉🏾🚪

[@Radbiker33357]

Joe Tyler yes it’s supposed to be but people still don’t realize or they just say it either way lol

[@shannamarie_84]

I don’t care what he’s singing in as long as he continues to. He’s my fave male vocalist of today.

[@aregulardude428]

If you would care about his message in songs you would be astonished even more

[@aregulardude428]

@altkovac She.

[@shannamarie_84]

#StopACTA2 #SaveFreeInternet I’m well aware of his message in songs. Sam asked what do we think he’s singing in meaning falsetto, chest voice, a mix, to which I replied I don’t care which range he’s in so long as he continues.

[@ethiopiaethiopia4694]

Omg l love your words ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alessio511]

I honestly think Abel is the best male vocalist. People are scared to say it, but... Who's better? Sure, Micheal Jackson. A few others.. But who else?

[@amypalfrey2446]

Are we just gonna ignore Sam saying people who say Michael Jackson can't sing are dumb? It was the greatest thing I've heard today. Thanks Sam!

[@crosita1]

Nobody really thinks MJ can't sing tho right?

[@amypalfrey2446]

@@crosita1 I certainly hope not.

[@rebeccaphillips9147]

@@crosita1 i would say the only reason for people saying that is cuz theyre haters and for some strange reason actually think that "he did it"....i wont even actually say the term that other people do...he was set up and people that dont realize that are in a lot more trouble than they realize because it goes way beyond him being set up. So many artists/legends have been set up and killed off for money to be made off of their catalogues. It makes me sick but it also means that there are people here on earth that are that powerful that they can get away with such evil acts. Im not even worried about the actual covid19 virus but what this pandemic really means for mankind very very soon. Wake up people do some research and it will all make sense if you arent as naive as my Mother.

[@crosita1]

@@rebeccaphillips9147 But whether he was a child molester or not has nothing to do with whether he could sing.

[@rebeccaphillips9147]

@@crosita1 I dont think you got the point of what i was saying. Read the orig. Comment again then read mine again focusing on the first part of what i said...

[@sfilipee]

Abel (The Weeknd) is coached by Ron Anderson (he was actually with him at SNL for this performance too), who focus a lot on working your head voice. If you go watch his performances before 2013 - before he got with Ron Anderson - he would sing falsetto and break and/or jump a lot, but now he can do what we hear here.

[@justinpena4373]

verdean613 the weeknd started getting singing lessons right before beauty behind the madness dropped

[@producedbykhireyakeem4340]

Yeah he definitely was a terrible live singer prior to this show.

[@TonyC317]

Produced By Khirey Akeem ???

[@freevxshal]

TonyC317 lol just ignore him

[@christianrobles4580]

Produced By Khirey Akeem Weak bait

[@Thriilzzz]

abel: *breathes* sam: they're connected

[@geraldhofer7134]

I

[@SpanchOfficial]

It funny that other artist after releasing an album go on a ton of interviews and shows... but The Weeknd doesn’t do it. He stays mysterious and knows that people will listen to him anyways.

[@JZGuy]

SmiX Music it’s just what comes when you’ve established yourself as an all time great

[@vicesmadonna8151]

He's also not a fan of doing interviews.

[@aliyaweer4246]

frank ocean does the same.. both geniuses

[@abiadmiah7344]

Im almost sure that he has said that he just doesnt enjoy it and is kind of stays to himself. Its just who abel is as a person no need to drag it

[@Bella-fk3nb]

he just lets the music explain itself

[@michielbronckaerts50]

"He is able to..." Of course; he's Abel.

[@irenelopez3829]

M. Bronx one of the greates artist we have

[@OGx1411]

pls pls pls dooo more the weeknd, I loved your in depth analysis of this performance! I would recommend you the "call out my name" live performance at coachella :)

[@pain9291]

Yes yes yes

[@luisernestomijarestorres5447]

OG FACTS

[@ilm9682]

I love how smooth and soft his voice is no matter how loud or low his sound is. It gives off so much R&B vibes and I love that so much.

[@prahadishsrinivasan4783]

Wouldn’t The Weeknd be more pop than R&B?

[@ItsChris2k]

Prahadish Srinivasan maybe his newer stuff but the old stuff hell naw

[@kingkatiin2658]

@@prahadishsrinivasan4783 Pop just means Popular

[@khanbw]

@@kingkatiin2658 So is hip hop music pop music? Is Kendrick Lamar a pop artist?

[@TheRas-ql1lk]

@@khanbw nope kendrick is hip hop

[@imjustsaying5357]

After I heard Scared to Live on the official album, I thought "this doesn't sound as good as the SNL performance". Few days later, deluxe album drops and the SNL performance is put on there.😂

[@melaniesandoval2279]

The SNL is way better..I love it

[@ibramp]

Lmao same

[@AK_1444]

Crazy how your better live than in a studio, its usually the other way round! I love the Weeknd

[@dallaswinston4312]

Agreed SNL version was mind blowing!

[@teawitht3132]

OH MY GOD SAME

[@nzobeats2987]

"He's gonna feel it in his head" In your eyes music video: loses head. nice.

[@Deletethisacct0324]

Ha!

[@francissanto12]

i don’t think he’s singing falsetto at all, that’s just his voice type. he’s showed time and time again that he has a wide chest range it honestly sounds great.

[@harrypotter6894]

Lol Abel never sings in chest. It's mix. A high mix combined with the brightness of his voice

[@romeowalen]

@@harrypotter6894 Yeah, it's mixed, especially when he transitions to lower notes

[@paprika2854]

its not mix its pure chest. he just has a light voice

[@Dav3L]

PaprikaVEVO no it’s definitely not chest lol

[@superMacaulay1]

Is not chest, dumb.

[@CircusVegan]

I love that you made the connection with him and Michael. I am not a singer and know nothing technically but I have a good ear and am a huge Michael fan. I've been saying he sounds like Michael for a long time. The vibrato man!

[@bizarreban4598]

everyone does. ever since House of balloons

[@peace7642]

Literally everyone says that

[@xomrwn4657]

Listen to Abel's cover of D.D

[@sarac.3568]

I think this connection was very clear to everyone since he first stepped on the scene...

[@AcceptMyGenius]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that calls The Weeknd by his actual name lol

[@LuisDiaz-ho2lh]

Janae Proctor early 2010’s tumblr users understand lol

[@MattGarcyaDC]

A good amount pronounce it wrong tho

[@mangekyou1675]

@@MattGarcyaDC is it uh-bell or able

[@XephyrIsDead]

Mangekyou pronounced like able

[@lideyam4064]

Mangekyou it’s Ahh bel i’m ethiopian and know how to say it lol

[@vanessaasandovall8634]

Sam I already loved ur personality and valued your knowledge BUT you love The Weeknd/Trilogy too?! how dope! XO

[@RickerbyMusic]

Love The Weeknd, basically Michael meets dark gritty noir-ish music, I agree with Sam that Trilogy is his masterpiece (even though the rest of his albums are great as well)

[@angelamaro7414]

Rickerby Music well a lot of people don’t know this, Abel looked up to MJ and that was his person he wanted to be like. That’s why their sounds are similar if you noticed that. That’s also why he recreated Dirty Diana as D.D.

[@laurenazalea]

Sam “giving the big neck muscles something to do” so they don’t interfere with the small singing muscles reminds me of Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer giving dogs little backpacks 🎒 and putting them on the treadmill so they feel useful with their little job and don’t feel the need to destroy your shoes 👠.

[@anotherlemontree]

I love this comment.

[@crosita1]

I hate Cesar but not all his ideas are bad😂

[@NaomiNehemia]

He's said before that he's inspired by Ethiopian artists -- as you probably know he's Ethiopian himself. If you were to listen to (traditional) Ethiopian music, you can easily hear what he's influenced by. He translated an Ethiopian singing style to his own brand of music. Also the head moving thing is actually something most Ethiopian artists do. Look up a live performance and you'll see the same thing!

[@kiara_7822]

yes!

[@LizAbwooli]

Thank you!! Its the first thing I thought when I had just started to listening to his music and was always surprised that I didnt see pipo point out that he sounds like Ethiopian musicians

[@seadaarebu1040]

N . T . A were can I find the interview that u talk about

[@NaomiNehemia]

@@seadaarebu1040 idk, it was years ago, but it stuck with me. I think if you search on 'The Weeknd Ethiopian music' you'll find similar interviews

[@bluecandy6164]

Exactly thankyou for recognized that

[@juanrcamilo]

Abel really is one of the greatest singers I've ever heard. I love that you mentioned Trilogy because it indeed is a masterpiece.

[@GrungeSaaR]

I love The Weeknd. His earlier stuff, and his newer stuff.

[@jolly117s5]

3:08 yea well his head comes off In the recent music video 😂

[@S.k.e.p.t.i.c.a.l..Y.a.n.i]

That scared me when I saw it😂

[@kflbr1590]

Omg hhhhah

[@mandykaylexo]

This! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ivygolson2446]

Joshua G 😂😂😂

[@heartsofgoldenrod]

“A lot of people who sing pop music and R&B, well R&B less, but like they’re kind of afraid of vibrato, especially - they think it’ll make them sound too classical, and it’s just not the case.”

[@musicaddict158]

When abel and bruno collab. Im gonna lose my shit.

[@dineshgulia2798]

Brooooooooo🔥🔥🔥😶😶😶

[@iceq7240]

I didn’t even think of that🤯🤯🤯

[@areefimam8204]

That’s illegal bro

[@lostboii4654]

No

[@NowhereNoOne]

Bruno who?

[@makaylaknouse4507]

The Weeknd has the most unique voice I think fr fr 👑

[@MizukiAsiaddict]

"He's great. He's great. He's great." 🤷‍♂️

[@lovaticsweetener471]

HIS VOCALS WERE FIREEEEE

[@VisitaSA]

He's definitely the modern-day Michael Jackson. His new album "after hours" took us on a journey unparalleled by other artists.

[@sgtandyboy4377]

Listen to the weeknd “call out my name coachella performance” if you want to see him sing with a lot more power and volume

[@MadisonFalco]

I am so in love with his new album. He’s helping me get through so much

[@Rosannasfriend]

I have always loved his voice too, but you can tell he has really improved his technique nowadays.

[@Eskimo924]

Yay!!!!! I'm so glad you posted it brightens my day up!

[@kevinross6235]

You mentioned Michael Jackson in the video, will you ever react to a compilation of his best live vocals? It would be interesting

[@tylerevans5379]

Even though im a drummer. Learnt alot about techiniques vocalists use from your videos. Has really helped when working with singers

[@Rosannasfriend]

Great to hear !

[@almubarkmohand3429]

@@Rosannasfrienddidn't know you can hear comments , nice

[@arminheirani5023]

@@almubarkmohand3429 lmao

[@kflbr1590]

He is incredible you can feel it his concert his voice is very sweet.

[@jrkni1025]

There are no words to explain how much i love YOU and your channel! There’s always a smile on my face watching your reactions

[@wenyoliveira341]

the best voice teacher. I am so grateful for your beautiful work! ♡

[@bernadettefoster6038]

I'm a massive XO fan who also really enjoys your analysis videos, so this was a little bit of heaven for me. Stay safe Sam😊 love from 🇬🇧

[@jessicabentley7404]

"we fell apaaart...it kinda falls apart...it FALLS APART"

[@Thegreatobjective]

I think he's moving his head to help him internalize the rhythm of the music. I think the way and where he emphasizes the pulses in the music is what makes his music cool.

[@i.m3541]

Trilogy was amazing, along with Kissland

[@ThumberBulls6]

He's exaggerating the head jerk because he's in character

[@Glorian901]

*defense* Bulls6 u really know ✨

[@GetGwapThisYear]

The head movements could help him form the shape hes aiming for. I've noticed it in other artists whose head direction goes along with the note they're moving towards.

[@YaBoyChe]

My first time watching you , and I really like how you pause and explain your thoughts and teach us these things. Im not a singer or anything but this video was super cool and interesting

[@junehiott4831]

So glad to see you❣️ You were missed... Great reaction to The Weeknd. Hope to see you a lot while social distancing❤️

[@rachelblackwell5207]

Wonderful analysis. You’re awesome. Thank you for this content too. I can’t seem to find too many vocal coaches who actually know what they’re talking about when it comes to The Weeknd. He’s certainly an interesting character with a beautiful voice.

[@cesg7749]

I love this channel. Keep up the great work Sam!

[@Dl-os2gn]

I know nothing about music but I enjoy watching you and I’m learning as I go! You are awesome 👏🏼

[@user-one8707]

Yes. This is what we needed.❣️

[@Tokyoremedy]

Please do more Weeknd! His voice is so complexing

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

I LOVE, love, love Abel's voice, too. I have seen a couple of live performances where I sense deep down, he gets a bit nervous singing live on stage, but maybe those were performances in the pre-Ron Anderson coaching days, as another commentor suggested. It's nice to hear his voice analysed, though. So much to learn from this, as always. I do think, though, I prefer his studio work compared to live.

[@kollarlejla]

gosh I missed you so much, and here you come with 2 videos in one day: I'm happy now!

[@yes2hvn]

He bites off his words like MJ

[@jenniboo9441]

I love this as a description for what MJ does.. it fits perfectly!

[@Kyle987x]

Hey Sam. Thanks for the content! Really enjoy your channel.

[@julia5129]

Would u say he’s dramatizing his head movements and mouth movements because he’s is really into the song that his emotions are shown by his head and mouth movements?

[@leulberhanu6687]

7:19 that's how the mosquitoes sing coming to my ear when am asleep at night.😂😂

[@mandykaylexo]

Thank you for this Sam. 🙏🏼 XO. 🖤

[@yusemy]

Sam, thank you so much for your reaction to "The Weeknd" He is a very talented singer, so soothing and sweet but powerful too. I'm a fan.! ...I would love for you to react to more of his music please. Thank you for sharing with us. Stay safe honey.!

[@PokoDot_]

The weeknd has a perfect voice let's be honest

[@kyleray_music]

Hey dude! I just wanna let you know that I absolutely adore your content. Please never stop! - A year long subscriber

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

Love vibrato! He's telling a story and the tremor in the voice matches the tremor of emotion as also seen in facial expression and body movement.

[@flyingpirahna1680]

Check out his newest album After Hours if you love the Trilogy! It has a lot of similar vibes while still retaining his newer pop sound and it's honestly the best thing he's done since those three albums.

[@Clairembify]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen you analyse Lara Fabian videos? You totally should, she’s so well-known for her extremely strong technique and emotional commitment (like in « Je suis malade » or « Adagio » from the concert From Lara With Love).

[@mochs62512]

Ugh i LOVE adagio

[@sushieatermeli7440]

YEEES. LOVE HER!

[@biancasadventure]

Hey Sam! You just got a new subscriber bc I too love Abel ☺️💕 trilogy is my favorite album from him and I’m loving After Hours rn

[@ChanGuzzi]

i love that i took choir all through HS and i understand everything you’re saying

[@ssjcj4081]

Loved this video!!

[@rorymckeown2183]

Check out the second half of “I was never there” and his song with cashmere cat “wild love” to hear him in falsetto (just two examples)

[@angelanguyen4857]

Right as you said Trilogy was your fav I lost it. Subbed👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ANAMLI]

First time watching and this was insightful as a singer. I'll definitely subscribe.

[@sophroniastopher15]

Oh My Gosh sooooooo happy you did this!!!❤👏❤👏❤👏❤👏❤ Thankya Thankya Thankya!! Also 100% agree about him and MJ being comparable. Stay safe🙏

[@Monica-mf5yd]

This is the first time I see your channel and I’m glad that you appreciate Abel as much as I do because he really does have an amazing talent. I also LOVE trilogy like that it’s a work of art, also kissland. ❤️ thanks for the cool video lol

[@mori2039]

6:12 - When you get back with your ex - When you go on spring break during quarantine - When you've convinced yourself youre failing because your teachers have something against you

[@GoaterKensei]

Yes! Trilogy is the best! its my favorite project lol he really is an amazing singer and artist.

[@pattithestranger]

I love that you love Trilogy! My favorite

[@jennykale4081]

I 🤩 The Trilogy as well!

[@johammond2020]

He s a straight up genius .. not to mention blessed with one of the best voices ever IMO!? What gets me the most is how relatable all of his music is with me and my life .. how does he do that??? It’s hard to explain and actually mind boggling .. still amazes me to this day!

[@connerche4795]

Would love one if you did a video on Frank Ocean and/or Donald Glover/Childish Gambino. Both extremely versatile artists.

[@fleuretty]

i'm so damn in love with abel, jeez. i'd love to see more reactions of you to him i really enjoyed it, there's sooo many thing i don't know.

[@melaniesipe60]

Abel has such amazing talent. I've been obsessed since 2011/2012. If it ain't XO then it gotta go.

[@93naataaliie]

He actually did a cover of dirty diana and i thought it was Mj first

[@MORNINGSTAR190]

🤡

[@crowncavage3657]

Who! Oooouuuu!! Woo!!!

[@JWhiz]

the way youre saying he modified the word “scared” is how i normally say “scared.” same thing with your example with “love” 😂😂😂

[@karmaftw3730]

Imagine if him and michael Jackson made a Album.

[@destinybrowne1306]

hit or miss How tho?😂😂 (im making a joke)

[@harrypotter6894]

He mixes really well AND his voice is brighter than everyone. His natural timbre sounds very very bright

[@trey2tinks]

Love this, could you do more videos on The Weeknd please? I’m really interested in knowing your thoughts on a variety of his tracks

[@sammyvibez610]

Great video dude 🤘🏻

[@djulio92]

He’s my favorite artist hands down

[@IlCanaleDegliEroi]

Would be awesome to have you reacting to the whole album, especially to Blinding Lights (there are some live performances already) and to In Your Eyes: the 80s vibes are unbelievable

[@garycastillo3847]

This comment prob wont be seen, but I have never looked at a react or review of an album or track, ever. I looked it up, saw your channel, and am kinda amazed at how you break down and explain every vocal detail

[@ahmedsaidu-kamara6760]

You're awesome, Sam

[@leonardokoeppen7080]

Great video Bro keep going like that👍🧡

[@monakearns2779]

the HE HEE came out of nowhere!! I’m crying 🤣🤣🤣 great video . Love The Weeknd too

[@jfm14]

That's a really good point about the neck muscles. Never realized how much they tense up when I sing!

[@joselyngarcia5329]

Love the content! Just earned a new sub! Xo

[@youen2]

There are people who think MJ can't sing? Omg! His voice was so beautiful. I'm shocked. 😱

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

3:00 You get to see him be a head bobble. All good! Good concept that those muscles aren't important for your voice.

[@chloepugh6840]

Love watching you! And love The Weeknd! I think it would be awesome if you analyzed Banks. I feel like people are pretty split on whether they think her live performances are good or not. And I’d like to hear what you think about the sustainability of the way she sings.

[@tulsideve8199]

Trilogy!!! Yes!! One of my all time fav collections! Btw, his head movements have fascinated me for a while. I actually first noticed it when he did The Hills on SNL with Nicki Minaj. The very last part when he sings the Amharic verse showcases this unique thing he does which is almost like a rattle of sound that needs movement to be made. I wondered if he learned it from Ethiopian singers or something, because I’ve never noticed anyone do it - and he does it on the exact same notes every time, so it’s clearly a focused technique that gives him the ability to make signature sounds - and I’m all about it!! 🖤

[@EM-ug8ud]

I love these, especially when we can tell you’re a fan before you even say it.

[@casey10bb]

You did Chris and Eddie......please do Layne Staley.......90's Seattle...."whistling wait"

[@johammond2020]

Layne is the best “alternative” singer ever .. easily .. imo!? One of the best all time voices imo as well!?

[@TamaraLeaMusic]

Spot on about the vibrato!