Vocal Analysis of David Phelps Most Resonant Notes

[@amydale7408]

David Phelps is one of the greatest singer ever. He never fails to amaze me.

[@agapezoraa]

The gaither vocal band too

[@MultiKamil97]

@Adam Clark It's kind of subjective thing to say. There are too many great singers to choose just one as the best ever.

[@nbravo9]

@@MultiKamil97 I agree but thats why he said right up front "in his opinion" lol

[@lillianpollice8566]

Adam Clark 6

[@dabassixs1410]

@@MultiKamil97 Yeh but we can choose between Justin Timberlake, neyo, Tyrese and say they're great but David Phelps is okay....

[@kpierce1111]

Oh hey I was in a musical with David last year. He's an insanely talented vocalist and so versatile. Also a super nice guy.

[@whirlybird5244]

Hi Kyle. Were you in Children of Eden with David? I just learned he won the award for Best Local Actor for his part in that musical. There is no end to his talent. I bet you were fantastic in that musical as well!

[@morganmanigold5459]

MUSICAL? My LIFE is made!!

[@1BABartz1]

His rendition of “Oh Holy Night” is amazing.

[@cyclops0911]

Sam, of all the voice-teacher-reacts voice teachers, you're by far my favorite. You're always encouraging, even when the singer is BORING (x8). And I think David Phelps is by far my favorite tenor. I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction/analysis. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Ha ha, he wasn't so encouraging Of Adam Levine a few days ago. LMAO.

[@joetini2155]

@@Rosannasfriend He was stating facts, lol.

[@danielleo1227]

@@Rosannasfriend he didn't need encouragement... maybe a can of red bull before the performance.

[@bryanwhite393]

My second favorite behind Tony harnell

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

Agreed. Sam actually talks about singing and technique and doesn't just "react" or promote his own singing course.

[@sissimoody]

Honestly, I don't see how anyone can get through his songs without tearing up! It never fails to bring tears flowing for me! I love David's voice and those notes just do me in! :) He's by far my favorite male singer!

[@Sparkysings2]

If anyone gets a chance to see David Phelps in person please go! He’s just about the most talented singer and you’ll have goosebumps the entire time!

[@HammertownWins]

The note at a 7.30 is one of the most beautiful notes I've ever heard, I am glad you chose this video to analyse!

[@St._Jaden_P]

HammertownWins That song is "We Shall Behold Him"

[@DrakenWolfwood]

In the part of the video where you explain that people's brains manage to assign the correct vowel to a word that's sung differently than usual; there's a name for that! It's called Top Down Processing. Top Down Processing is a way of processing information by with we take the information within it's given context and then interpreting it based around that. That one note without the context of the lyrics around it probably wouldn't have been interpreted correctly, but since there were other words around it, we're able to properly understand what they're saying

[@SixtyDoesStuff]

Is that the same idea as those posts that used to go around Facebook and Tumblr with all the misspelled words, but as long as the first and last letter of the word are in the correct place your brain has no problem deciphering it?

[@Deb_Eternity]

@@SixtyDoesStuff Yup, I think it is... Our brain tends to get a gist of a familiar situation rather than work out every single detail every time it encounters a task...

[@silcoxjakob]

Isnt that pattern recognition?

[@cotyrogers5251]

Oh my GOSH you did my request! Ahhhh I LOVE this! Thank you! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@whitneydouglas4794]

I went to a special Christmas concert for a homeless charity and he was a performer. Sweet Jesus. For the final number, he hit a note and held for longer than a human should be able to without their vocal cords combusting. People were concerned and looking around, wondering if he was going to need an ambulance when he was done. But, he just ended the note and started singing the next part. Easily the best vocal performance I've ever seen live.

[@easmr1]

His lungs are super human!

[@whirlybird5244]

Whether it's true or not, I heard he broke a sound system at a concert once. He just continued on without missing a note and was easily heard. He is one of the best vocalist I have ever heard.

[@truthtellermom462]

I'm convinced he has a third lung and that's why he can hold such long notes. LOL 😂

[@hopekeehn4836]

He's held notes out for like 17.something seconds. Crazzzyyyyy!!

[@ndnerd1781]

I really appreciate when you analyze people whom you can just praise and pick apart why they're so good.

[@rachelhamptonpiano]

0:30 Nobody is giving Wes Hampton any credit for that B4 after David's G4. That was awesome!

[@marnelflor7673]

wes and david.... they are my favorite, but actually the whole Bill Gaither Band past and present. Will continue to support them for God's glory :) from: philippines

[@TheRubiconRacer]

Wes is great!

[@stallion2907]

D5 @ 11:01 I literally said, "Mmph, I like that!" at the same time you did, so JINX! 🙃 That is definitely one of his best notes. I've listened to him for 2 decades and I've yet to hear a vocalist comparable. And for those who know, he's not just the effortless, Mr. BIG note, one-trick-pony guy as he's so often labeled. Everything else just comes so easy to him that what most people train forever to be able to execute even once, he routinely uses as throw-away material ( e.g. the perfectly executed riffs, the transitions in and out of the big notes, using the riffs as the transitions, etc. ). So good.

[@St._Jaden_P]

That song is "Where The River Flows"

[@JustAnotherNerdGirl7]

As someone who has been singing for a while in different settings, I love how you explain things! You explain things well and make it easy for everyone to understand.

[@leahosteen354]

I am a listener, not a singer and I love watching you appreciate great voices. David Phelps is amazing, thanks for appreciating his awesome talent with me!

[@SarahJamera]

I love your reactions haha, the way your jaw drops or you just start laughing at how good he is! Please could you carry on with your singing 101/vocal terminology series? I trust your views more than any other vocal coach on youtube!

[@oliviatellez3281]

Yesss that'd be really helpful, I still don't get what you mean when you say things like "narrow down a vowel" or "when it gets heavy/dark" or "light", etc :) I also trust you more than other vocal teachers!

[@McPhan86]

Love me some David Phelps. He's the reason I went from wanting to be a bass like my dad to something higher up the register!

[@laughloveshop2618]

Goodness, I haven’t heard David Phelps in almost a decade. I forgot how fantastic he is.

[@JishwaSZN]

At 4:08 he didn’t say, “the greatest man.” He said, “three days later.” 😂

[@hopekeehn4836]

I thought the same thing😁

[@leiannesw4926]

I love seeing your jaw drop and a grin turning into a smile. Says alot about the vocal you are watching. He is so talented! I appreciate that you will analyze every genre. Your feedback is always respectful and informative. Thank you! PS- I was able to see the Gaither Family when I went to my Moms church. Wow they are all amazing!

[@SirValiantIII]

The “thanks for making” at the end made me smile. You just exude wholesome positive energy and it’s one big reason I love watching your videos

[@Hadkek]

That is one hydrated voice teacher

[@71742s]

David Phelps is the ultimate great singer. His performances are perfection.

[@kh5138]

sam your videos are really helpful to people who wants to improve their singing and for people like me who just enjoyes listening to you

[@amandadelgado9884]

Awesome review as always! I would LOVE to see you analyze Josh Groban! The way he can go so low and yet hit such high notes amazes me 😮😍

[@Tom-nb6wq]

Please react to Lara Fabian too, her voice and technique is very similar to Davids.

[@Diego_Santa]

Tom_Qimn omgggg this. React to her live performances!

[@EduardoBritoSan]

God yes, react to Je Suis Malade Live please!

[@JoaoGabriel-fm3ho]

He should react to Adagio and Je suis malade!

[@elizabethwhite1068]

Yes! You're Not From Here, Adagio or Je Suis Malade (From Lara With Love concert). Pleeeease, Sam!

[@m.ellena5043]

I didn't know that Lara Fabian was known outside France 😂

[@audrey_playzblox921oofnoob9]

David Phelps is awesome! God given talent.

[@deedeebolden]

David is an amazing singer. I saw him do Nessun Dorma live WHILE HE WAS SICK and it was outstanding.

[@thatdrummerwoman03]

I HAVE WAITED FOR THIS FOR SO LONG. I LOVE YOU SAM.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

David Phelps is definitely one of my favorite singers! Thanks for the reaction/analyzation! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@hyanglee8196]

It is a pleasure to meet you here as a fan of SoHyang. I also like Phelps.😁

[@JennaProsceno]

I dont know anything about singing, and I cant carry a tune in a bucket. Yet I am a subscriber because I just love the way that you break things down and I genuinely enjoy your videos.

[@kristinaolmsted6605]

Jenna Prosceno I am and feel exactly the same... I can't get enough

[@lewisedwards4058]

I have always struggled to understand why it is that I can belt certain words better than others- and I thought it was always because of the vowel- but it never struck me that it could ALSO be because of the consonant with which the word begins! The consonant at the beginning of the word sets the tongue in a specific position that’s not easily moved 🤯🤯🤯🤯. I’m probably just dumb, but you moved a HUGE hurdle for me Sam!

[@nathanpierce9796]

Loved the video. You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the opera style he went to in certain clips. If I remember right he was trained in opera singing prior to traveling with GVB

[@merrimullinax]

I’ve always loved David’s singing! Thanks for pointing out his qualities!

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

Thank you so much for this! David Phelps is probably my favorite singer ever and aspire to be like him vocally. What you said about the way he opens his mouth more as he gets higher to maintain consistency in the note was hugely useful to me! I can make sustained high notes not waver as much now!

[@Oberatous-Udurabas]

8:46 yeah I’m also hearing a change to me it seems like sound is more of an uh vowel instead of ah like the previous pitches

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

Some of David’s C5s sound different because the performances are from quite some time ago when he was still an opera singer. His tone has changed a bit to fit more of his soulful gospel music, as opposed to the fuller, ‘beefier’ quality he had when he first joined the Gaither Vocal Band.

[@HAVgiraffe]

Your video transitions remind me of Indian Soap Opera transitions.

[@ArthurMorganVP]

I'm so glad you did David Phelps! He's one of my favorites.

[@Darksage5555]

He is so great, so happy to hear you cover him!

[@Texasboots]

David Phelps is amazing! One of best voices out there!

[@melvinnixon2378]

David has a degree in music and vocal performance from Baylor University in Texas. He is phenomenal....

[@s0uthpawguitar]

I am SO glad you did this one! I've shown David Phelps to a lot of friends. I really believe hes the greatest singer that the majority of the world will never know about because of his genre. I can tell you I've seen him love twice and somehow his voice had a purity to it that recordings dont do justice to. And I actually cant stand southern gospel, except for him specifically.

[@savannaevanss]

saw him live and he is INSANE! SO SO SO good!!

[@limlianhui9462]

You’re so much happier to analyse this that the half time show! And for good reason-such a difference!

[@heidib.3006]

I'll be spending my weekend binge watching Sam. I'm hooked. You are so imformative and kind. Great smile as well.

[@snipergirl1996]

Wow, yet another amazing analysis of an amazing singer. If it’s not too much to ask, could you make a video on a capella groups, like Home Free and/or Pentatonix? I think it would be interesting to critique and comment on multiple voices of various ranges, techniques, etc. Thanks for making great videos!

[@amandadelgado9884]

He has done Pentatonix.. it was a great video!

[@janice9760]

Thank you for reacting to a Christian singer! And the shirt is appropriate (playing off of the Ten Commandments) 😂

[@St._Jaden_P]

Janice I just realized the shirt after I read your comment. lol

[@janice9760]

Jaden Parrish 😊

[@Rachel-en7ek]

your commentary on vowels (along with everything else) is always so fascinating. human brains are wack for hearing sounds that aren't actually being made. if you're taking requests, i'd love it if you watched/analyzed literally anything jessica vosk has sung. her vowels consistently sound so interesting/pure to me (and my untrained ears), and i'm interested to know what it is about her technique that *makes* them sound that way. (p.s. i humbly recommend her 54 below performance of 'the wizard and i'. it's, uh, how you say... stunning?)

[@brianacoustic]

Love LOVE your feedback. Amazing knowledge and delivery of information.

[@annahill99]

I kind of wonder what the guy’s speaking voice is like. Idk I’ve liked josh groban since I was a little girl and the first time I ever heard him speak in an interview I was shook. His speaking voice sounds like he’s a very tiny, nasally little nerd with a high voice but then he sings and I’m like ಠ_ಠ how

[@kyungsoosmoles]

His speaking voice is very high and light for a man his age

[@cloakedingravity]

It's similar to his singing voice in No More Night, if you wanna listen to it. I've spoken to him before, and he's really nice! ❤

[@whirlybird5244]

I've heard him speak in person and his voice is not nasal or high. His speaking voice his surprising low and soft compared to his singing voice. The singers in the group he sang with for years have even said that he has a low, soft speaking voice. Like all of us, when he gets enthused about something his talking voice seems to be higher. He is a very sweet humble man too.

[@josephcollins7393]

I’ve spoken with him before he has a very soft voice not a rough manly voice but he’s a very nice guy and loves his family and he’s very tall

[@KP-do2ss]

His speaking voice is great. His laughing even greater. A very happy man. You can just tell. He believes what he sings.

[@jennawhite5466]

So effortless. Beautiful.

[@boaboy8052]

Love your channel, Happy Valentine's day ✌️🖖

[@Scsibut]

great reaction to david phelps. hes the best

[@CasaVerdita]

I wish you'd react to the whole "O Holy Night" video. It's so good.

[@martinslvsten428]

I love David Phelps version of O' holy night. Have yet to hear it sung better in my opinion.

[@junehiott4831]

Thank you for reviewing singers from all genres! Love watching your videos❤️

[@taylorcain9594]

I love these videos and hearing your break things down in a technical sense! I’ve been dying to hear you react to literally any of Shawn James songs! I think he has some of the best control over his voice I have ever heard!

[@viviliu7492]

So happy to see you upload! You're such a sweetheart!! 🥰

[@myerinleigh]

Wow... Phelps gives me chills.. geeze

[@VioletFlowerz]

A great review as always. Love that you gave us a few of your notes as well! Would love to hear you sing more.

[@thomyyyyyy]

DAAAAAMN that zoom in on your face when you said "and analyzing" was the greatest diss towards all those "voice teachers" that "analyze" singers (when they actually dont know what they're talking about and juste fucking react like a fangirl to the video), thats why your channel is so great, you actually give insight about what we're seeing and you know your craft

[@maoellisto]

love gaither vocal band

[@SparkieNeisti]

Still waiting for Matt Bellamy ;)

[@Guusagi]

same!!

[@jennamilleryall]

🙌 signal boost

[@TheChazaqingdude]

Yes!! Such a great guy!

[@charsol2389]

Same

[@McPhan86]

Ohhhh yes that's a good shout

[@BrandonPaulMusic_]

I always learn sooo much from these videos! It helps my singing sooo much as well! Thanks for sharing!

[@kimpeek7586]

Wow, his voice is fantastic. I don't listen to Christian music so I've never heard of him. I, too, really liked when he went into vibrato. It just seemed to complete the note. I don't know if you would be willing to do a reaction of Jani Lane, the past lead singer of Warrant. He wrote all of their music, if I'm not mistaken and I love his music. Even though he is no longer with us his music is still great today, imo. Thank you for a very educational reaction as usual. You are great and I truly love this channel.

[@bwilson1364]

Very excited for you to reach 500k!

[@bazarista4720]

react to Nightwish Ghost love score wacken 2013 pls

[@robertwest7889]

One of the best. Thank you!

[@brendanduffy5575]

CONGRATS ON 500K SAM

[@nancyfitch4034]

He is the best! Listen to more of him

[@kdeloris2225]

David is incredible his voice is top notch ❤️

[@rebeccaroberts6043]

THIS IS THE VIDEO I WANTED AND NEEDED THANK YOU 😂😭😭😭😭

[@lokngid]

the best voice ever...David Phelps...

[@shevonnaereid8925]

Finally someone recognizes David😁😁😁

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

He has a beautiful voice ♥ if I tried hitting those notes I'd shatter glass lol.

[@angelamorrow8973]

My favorite Gaither Vocal Band lineup was the group at 3:50. David with Guy Penrod and Mark Lowry. Definitely check out Mark he’s great too. He also wrote Mary Did You Know.

[@kristinwhisnant9030]

Such a God given talent! I have listened to his voice through the years and it is amazing to me! I appreciate you evaluating his vocals. I am entrapped by the message of God because I am a believer but captivated by the sound of his voice. I appreciate your evaluation so much! C is so difficult to hold and I love listening to your description of the sound. For me who is mostly a casual listener but someone who once dreamed of using my voice. Thank you for your evaluation for sure.....

[@caelanraegn]

I. Hate. Sustaining. Notes. People who can sustain notes well amaze me.

[@michaelrobson1627]

But. You. Love. Full. Stops. ;-)

[@youtubejapanna9624]

How does he add such a beautiful vibrato after singing so strong and for so long?! It’s so hard to do that. How do people do it??

[@brandonw1743]

If you like David Phelps, you should listen/react/analyze one (or more if you want) of his songs. Some of my suggestions to you would be The Dream, O Holy Night (one with the green sweater), or You Will Never Walk Alone. They are all live by the way.

[@jonathanturner6806]

I loved your reactions to this one. So excited lol 😂

[@nikarybova7315]

He is great...and i love the point that it looks like is not a such a big job for him ....wow

[@barrsteve7347]

Outstanding analysis from someone who knows little about singing. You were fair. Well done.

[@saritaschwedes8393]

David’s been singing his whole life.

[@heatherbrady635]

PLEASE react to David Phelps Water!!! He sings it with his daughter and it's INCREDIBLE!!

[@Jenna-fi3wx]

Yessss I was so excited to see this. I grew up listening to the Gaithers, and I’ve loved David since the first time I heard him. I think there’s such a beautiful brightness to his voice. I’d love to hear him do an operatic role. Maybe Pinkerton from Madama Butterfly or Rodolfo from La boheme.

[@brendarobinson2154]

You can find David singing Nessun Dorma on KZbin.

[@debshipman4697]

That's why barbershop is so cool, clean locking chords that create amazing overtones.

[@ligli500]

And the Oscar for Best Video Editing Effects goes to... SAM JOHNSON! Your videos never disappoint ♡

[@TheWiseGrif]

Yaaaaaaas my favorite tenor

[@machtnichtsseimann]

Very informative! Good Job.

[@agapezoraa]

The group is The Gaither Vocal Band! You should definately react to more of their videos!! I also recomend Mark Lowry's song Mary Did You Know, hes from the same group!!

[@droid8472]

His video with voctave is amazing

[@Sparkysings2]

David sings Mary did you know better than anyone I’ve ever heard.!

[@kyungsoosmoles]

YAS! Love David. So glad you made this analysis. Now can you pleeeease react to SoHyang's Everyone? 😊

[@sundling7078]

You should check in his version of "There is a river"! Got me hooked on him.

[@uploadingjoy9120]

Have you seen "I Have Nothing" that David just posted a few days ago? Would love to see you react to it.

[@mcd5478]

I’m not sure you obey the commandment on your tee shirt 🙊😆😂 Sending love and happiness your way ❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

[@b.rittenhouse2188]

I really appreciate your knowledge and reaction. Thank you for your honest opinion. I love hearing David Phelps. I would love to see you listen to his albums. Maybe you have. I just found you. If not, I encourage you to.

[@charlieazcuna7696]

He is very, very good!

[@BOREDOM6969]

SO FORWARD

[@DTH1661]

Blessings Sam.....It's God given sir, it's God given. Every blessing Sam.

[@leekendrick8292]

He has a great instrument that he's put in the hard work to smooth out the transitions and it shows. Makes it look like anybody can do it effortlessly though I know there're tons of things going on in the mechanism. I would like to hear him without all the "angels" in the background tracks though. Good presentation, thanks for the video!

[@Scsibut]

You might like the video of him singing what a wonderful world.