Vocal Coach Reacts Being Alive - Glee | WOW! He was…

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[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

The emotion Chris puts into this performance gets me everytime. He makes you FEEL the song.

[@faizahnc1565]

The development of his voice from season 1 to this.. he's incredible.

[@nanalove3819]

yeah. He never took singing lesson I sing before season 1, he did it for the show and you can see how much it helps him improve.

[@mymakeupnonsense]

That fact that this got him into NYADA but not his iconic performance of boy next door will never cease to baffle me. Don’t get me wrong, both are good, but boy next door was the perfect fit for his voice

[@katiewindolf1807]

I think Maddame Tibido’s point was that boy next door was just that, a performance, but with being alive she got to see his raw soul and talent stripped down. It’s more true to who he really is.

[@madalynbuonya9435]

Yes, but NTBND showed his queerness and he wasn’t afraid to show it. Either way why the heck does the show even gave Rachel a whole sliver plate-

[@Mimi2155141122]

The reason NTBND didn’t get him into NYADA is because no one was ever allowed to outshine Rachel, even if they deserved it. Kurt had something great in his life, his dreams were coming true, but could he enjoy it? No, because heaven forbid Rachel actually let anyone else have a moment. Instead of him having the spot he obviously earned judging by Carmen’s comments at his original audition, they backtracked and made it all about Rachel yet again getting what she wanted. And yes I am still bitter about this. Kurt is my favorite character on Glee and he deserved a lot better than what he got.

[@serinasen]

Not trying to be rude, but Audrey said she's not here yet. #spoileralert

[@demi3115]

It's a series, they make stuff up. And glee in particular makes bad stuff up.... jebus.

[@zagabetta]

If I remember well he wanted to give more feelings to his performance, not just making everyone know how well he could sing, because Woopy Goldberg, who is a teacher at Nyada, told him that he was a great performer but without heart, soul.

[@au_barb]

You are correct. Which is so ridiculous, he emotes so much! 🙄

[@zagabetta]

@@au_barb I totally agree with you

[@dorothyvanbrocklin2424]

@@au_barb that's because it was a retcon used to justify Kurt not getting in with Not The Boy Next Door...the writers needed an excuse why something previously lauded as "nailing an audition" and also being 'worthy of praise from the man (Hugh Jackman) who made it a hit' -to- the BS excuse they came up with...it didn't work

[@au_barb]

@@dorothyvanbrocklin2424 no, it sure didn't

[@dorothyvanbrocklin2424]

@@au_barb if you want more on how I feel about this check out my comment in the Rick Rolled. Thread comment I think the worst of this is Kurt/Chris has this talent to emote it is his gift. While I think Rachel/Lea is a phenom I dont feel anything when I watch her perform. When we are supposed to believe NYADA is a Performing Arts College specializing in Music Theater and I get Lea is Funny Girl right now I still rather see a play with Kurt or Chris in my mind better suited for such a school. She should have stuck with Juilliard or found a Conservatory like Oberlin

[@sparrowss1658]

As someone who’s a huge broadway fan and loves Being Alive I really enjoy Chris’ version. Its not the best ever, but it’s a good cover and a faithful version. It’s restrained and emotive just as it should be. Sometimes less is more and that’s what I always appreciate about Kurt performances. He always puts emotion into them.

[@jtbaldur]

I think this song is perfection. In general I think they've severely underused that lower range of Chris' voice

[@au_barb]

They definitely underused his voice.

[@isabellac4901]

his solo from season 5, "I'm still here", has more of those modulations/movements you were talking about, you should check that one out!! In this scene he was supposed to be giving a more understated performance for a particular plot point that I won't spoil, so that's why he wasn't moving much haha!!

[@amyrivers4093]

I believe he was one of the few that came in with singing ability. He acts his song and I really like his voice. I haven't actually seen this performance as like you I came to Glee so I haven't actually seen the show as such.

[@lancelotfabre3530]

What about As if we never said goodbye? Imo it's his best Glee song. Chris also said it's his favorite.

[@quirkypurple3]

that was one of the longest songs on the show. there was a reason they didn’t want to cut any of it

[@nanalove3819]

I think it is on purpose that there are not a lot of belt in there and its focus more on emotion, because it was all about allowing himslf to be vulnerable and emotional while singin, and not about showing technique or impressive strength, like Rachel does.

[@selmajabr3514]

This is my all time favorite glee song!! It’s so good and it’s a side of his voice that was underused. With the jaw tension thing, I see him do it a lot, even as he improves. So I wonder if it was a personal choice. If you want a song that he really goes off on, check out I’m Still Here!

[@au_barb]

They made fun of how his mouth/teeth looked on the show all the time, I think maybe it might have made him self-conscious about it. ☹

[@moreandmore7962]

@@au_barb But he don't need to worry about his look when he's recording the songs. You do know this isn't live, he recorded it in studio

[@au_barb]

@@moreandmore7962 Yes, I'm talking about during the filming, hon. Another comment above mentioned he doesn't sound like he does it while recording, I actually c&p my reply from there. Sorry for not being clear! 🙂

[@quirkypurple3]

@@au_barb he has a condition called vertical maxillary deficiency. basically a very short length between your nose and top teeth. the opposite issue is when people show excess gum when they smile.

[@elizabethdaniellesimaviggi3289]

SIMPLY the best male vocal performance and his I wanna hold his hand ...amber Riley best glee gal amen

[@denaspohn5207]

Chris Colfer is a counter tenor. I love this, but I think his performance of "The Boy Next Door" was better. My favorite is his slowed down version of "I Want to Hold Your Hand". Speaking of counter tenors, Alex Newell as "Unique" deserves a reaction. In an audition on The Glee Project, Alex sang "I Am Telling You" from Dreamgirls and hit a high note at the end I had never heard from any of the ladies I've heard sing the song. As for the ladies, I prefer Amber Riley to Lea.

[@denaspohn5207]

One of his best performances. His first NYADA audition was Not the Boy Next Door and Carmen praised it and his bold choice of song. In this because she'd told him that his polished performances lacked feeling, Rachel reminded him of when he sang I Want to Hold Your Hand for his dad and told him to choose something more personal, so he sang this one that had been his mother's favorite song. This one got him into NYADA. Ironically, Being Alive is a song Carmen had stated was one of the the usual safe choices for auditions.

[@soph4850]

This, blackbird, I’m still here, and I want to hold your hand, are my favourite kurt solos

[@emptyvoices31]

Will you consider the song 'Make you Feel My Love' from Glee? I do like Lea Michele's rendition of it. It is very raw.

[@kevinc.a.8454]

I think for this scene they actually made him sang like that cause he's supposed to be extremely nervous since it was a surprise performance... you'll see it.

[@lynboxer2920]

CHRIS COLFER IS AMAZING!!!! I love his EVERYTHING!!! How can we get this without you, your hair and tons of makeup?

[@kmjc1213]

This song makes me cry no matter who sings it. I do wish he had put a little more oomph into this performance but otherwise it was great. I really enjoy when he gets to perform songs written for male artists. Obviously his high notes are amazing but I feel like he has a much more full and powerful sound in his lower range.

[@angelikarts6668]

Been a while since I watched it but I'm sure Goldberg's character asked him to do understated and just let his voice do the thing

[@lisakaufman7366]

He is so amazing. I love his voice.

[@davidflory3597]

Love your channel, and LOVE Glee! A little TRIVIA that you might/might not know: Chris Colfer (Kurt) initially auditioned for the role of "Artie". Ryan Murphy was so impressed with audition and Chris, that he created the role of "Kurt Hummel" exclusively for Chris Colfer.

[@melaniemallozzi3851]

Beautiful song he is amazing such a stunning performance

[@Carter_0326]

Finally! 🤭

[@AubreyMichelle09]

Interesting I hate how Lea sings with the over exaggerated Broadway style. Whereas I love the less movement from Chris. I feel like I can connect with Chris when he sings, he makes me feel. Whereas Lea just seems to be so technical it’s rare that I feel I can connect to her songs. The only one I can really listen to is This Time. Definitely a personal preference thing.

[@swiftievich]

yeahh i’m the same way

[@zussy101]

Same I literally love every song he sings. I didn’t even know people even thought they wanted more from him. He always makes me fall in love with him every time he sings. I hate hearing Lea sing bc I always just feel obligated to grade her and give her an A. She’s just extra af and I don’t care for it at all . But when Kurt sings I actually feel something and not someone just belting and showing me their tonsils like Lea.

[@au_barb]

@@zussy101 Very well said.

[@Tia.H]

How could you Rick Roll us, Aundry?! I mean, seriously! 😂 Kurt pulled back and was very restrained. If I remember correctly, that was done on purpose to fit in with the storyline. That's if I'm remembering HIS storyline correctly.

[@masonguthrie1257]

You are correct. Spoilers below… Because this was one a surprise audition and two his second or third try he went more reserved because the last time Karman said he was too showy though honestly he should have gotten in on his first try especially since Rachel one got a second chance and two picked don’t stop believing as her song. It was kinda dumb and I thought it would have been more interesting with their roles reversed.

[@faizahnc1565]

I've been waiting for this.

[@MichaelYoder1961]

Sondheim was brilliant - this is one my fave songs of his.

[@Vaeserys]

The first half of this is more of you predicting what happens next than an actual reaction to what he is doing at the moment. LOL

[@elizabethsommerer2164]

He made Rachel cry. That's good enough for me.

[@esthersnowdon6615]

i think it's his best song

[@lovepanic2738]

Chris has not been performing or singing for years as he has been focused on writing his 19 New York Times best selling books but he did perform a few months ago. You may be interested in watching this and maybe reacting to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hafcmIZ-qrqHaLs

[@selmajabr3514]

She reacted to it in her patreon. She pointed out his head shaking when hitting a belt and him swallowing to reset his vocal cords a lot, (makes sense as he doesn’t sing as much as before so he’s probably out of practice) but admitted to being very picky and thought it was a very impressive performance and loved his deeper voice.

[@ilphi08]

This is one of Kurt's best solo

[@handleyaugusto8972]

Finaly!!! I’veb waiting for this react a so long time!! Thankss

[@thirtyflirtythriving4820]

My favourite Kurt songs are Roses Turn and Happy Days for here again. Not a fan of this song or performance but I still appreciate the glee love 😁❤️

[@vanessafranklin1324]

Please do not the boy next door by Kurt. I'm begging you.

[@nicolepereira1355]

You really should react to Run Joey Run!!! Can’t believe you haven’t done it yet!

[@sillylovesongs581]

React to Kurt singing Rose’s turn!! That’s one of his best belting solos in my opinion

[@Valentie88]

More than a feeling next please

[@Julia-qv5ls]

Unpopular opinion: I am not a fan of Kurt’s voice. BUT he had 2 songs that would be in my Top 20 for the series…I Want To Hold Your Hand & THIS

[@Afropalmen]

Not a fan of Blackbird? Think that's my favorite of his

[@justlive2809]

omg I love i want to hold your hand he really did great with this one

[@Andregm1999]

I'm not a fan of his voice and character, but still i had several of his songs in my playlist

[@rachel.reads.books103]

I'm also not a fan of his voice but I Want to Hold Your Hand and Blackbird are in my top 20. This one is also pretty good, but I think he did better with the other two.

[@sparrowss1658]

Not liking his voice is the popular opinion lol

[@VitoriaAlves258]

this might be my favorite kurt perfomance

[@mooniries8173]

Can you do love is a battlefield, it's a Kurt and Blaine song from season 5, Kurt's voice is so different than normally

[@yassqueenslay8730]

I love this one

[@hrhandrea]

you should watch i’m still here❤

[@rebeccaashmore7025]

Woohoo! Also, bringing tissues.

[@michaelspence2902]

Tina singing because you love me next please

[@chris_rasmussen]

I really would like to see you react to Unique singing if i were a boy

[@isabellac4901]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS

[@KasuGlennRheeGrimes]

I'm like 100% sure that "I believe in a thing called love" from season 5 was the best Kurt performance from the whole show

[@KasuGlennRheeGrimes]

I'm in love with Kurt deep voice

[@serinasen]

You wanted him to do more with it, but Whoopi's character wanted it pared back.

[@garyyeomans2369]

But isn’t it what the producer wants from the song though he may have a little input. Basically it’s not what you want but the producer on the show.

[@lisebetta]

Please react to Chris singing I'm still here.

[@justlive2809]

if you really want raw with kurt react to I Want To Hold Your Hand

[@demi3115]

It's a shame that Glee bullied Chris out of singing... his lower register is SO beautiful.

[@cynthiacazares4807]

Okay. I like your comments. I am not sure that he ever took any formal singing training. Never remember reading anything about it. Since, his back ground is not Broadway he would not instinctively know what to do. I would love to see him perform live. It would be get if he could get some training before hand since he has wide range vocally.

[@selmajabr3514]

I think it was more of a personal choice than not knowing it was a possibility because he did the dropped-jaw thing she mentioned in the show before and after this song with other numbers. Plus it’s seems like a very obvious singing technique, something he definitely would have learned by s4 if he didn’t know before, and there were vocal coaches on set to help out if needed.

[@anthoniewilsonleft1505]

You should do "story of my life" it is a Kurt and Blaine cover

[@PS-DLMA]

Love a comparison to NEIL PATRICK HARRIS and the 5part vocal version from musical PUTTING IT TOGETHER (both proshot not bootleg)

[@amandas2168]

Whoopi plays the dean of the school they go to love this song

[@danieljimenez3227]

PLEASE REACT TO KURTS PERFORMANCE OF IM STILL HERE

[@ajubal_senpai]

I think this happens when they force his low tone he cannot reach the climax as in other songs like “not the boy next door” or “as if we never say goodbye”

[@leevogue7680]

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[@leevogue7680]

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[@superiorforces9585]

I think you should react to Neil Patrick Harris singing this song! Also I love your videos!!!

[@aulduronsmith5577]

I like his lower register better than his higher.

[@aulduronsmith5577]

He is singing specifically for Whoopi

[@ajmorey2790]

Keep in mind that Chris Colfer considers himself an actor who can sing, not the other way around.

[@solaceskies1]

ya caught me. i just subcscribed lol.

[@joez3660]

I have a Suggestion for you to react to. On Netflix there is a movie called Purple Hearts w/Sofia Carson. She has great songs on the movie . Come back home, I hate the way, Blue side of the sky, and I didn't know. I am a huge fan and want you to react to these songs!!

[@BethMDowney]

You know, I always felt like he really was belting more in the studio, and his lip sync on camera just didn't match up? Like if I'm JUST listening it sounds more open, but the visual doesn't really align, like "Chris honey shouldn't your mouth be more open?"

[@au_barb]

They made fun of how his mouth/teeth looked on the show all the time, I think maybe it might have made him self-conscious about it. ☹

[@selmajabr3514]

Yeah, that’s my exact thought. I listen to the song way more than I watch the episode, and it always sounded like his jaw was more open. He had the aliiiooooove sound, which is a mark for the open jaw, and not the alliiivvvvveeee sound, which is more in touch with the slightly closed jaw and less space.

[@margot_rain]

See, this is the problem - you nearly always react to these without context. If you'd seen the episode, you'd understand why it was more restrained - that was the whole point. You need to catch up, so you can be more informed in your reactions.

[@saulpichardo7245]

Please reac to It’s a man’s man’s man’s world by Quinn or Come See About Me please.

[@victorcl6962]

Please react to Glee - let it go

[@Perezzzlana]

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[@oakavon]

Please react to Kurt singing “I have nothing”, remembering Chris Colfer wasn’t a trained singer before Glee. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKG8i2OjebmtmZY

[@tagapril42]

It's hard to compare Lea and Groff to Cory and Kurt when Lea and Groff have classically training for YEARS. Cory and Colfer do not have that classical training nor were they ever on Broadway.

[@szuts7423]

React to a group global pop "Now United"

[@chocolateangel8743]

I agree with your assessment. This was boring, and he could have done so much more.

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

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[@gavinhart1068]

I’m going to be honest, I really dislike this version. She talks about how he has emotion and like, he has some, but I think he has very little emotion and dynamics. Maybe it’s the auto tune but it just sounds like a pretty voice with very little emotion. Maybe I’m an a-hole and feel free to lmk but I really dislike his performance.