Vocal Coach Reacts If I Were A Boy - Glee | WOW! She was…

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

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[@rolando819]

Thanks for reacting to this song! It’s one of my all time favorite songs! I always sob like a child while watching her perform it.

[@gruumy]

I would like to suggest the musical tv show Galavant for some reactions it is really good and fun. A good laugh with some decent songs in the mix

[@Kida_83]

I completely understand that feeling, feeling left out and trapped even within your own family, not finding your place, living different lives and adapting depending on the people you are with. I am thankful for people like you, who, in addition to making great reactions and analysis, also fight to create safe environments for people like me, who have no one to lean on. I could write more things but this message is already too long... Thank you very much for your support and kindness. Greetings from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

[@TobiasTK]

Can you react to the new songs from Joshua Bassett would you love me now and Different your reactions are so fun and interesting to watch

[@jekmr84]

Your hair color is PHENOMENAL! ALSO LOVE YOUR VIDS!!!

[@danielblair9535]

I cry everytime I watch this. Alex's vocals and soul and feelings are just perfection.

[@JoslynB90]

I remember suggesting this song. I am so glad you are watching it. ISN'T IT SO POWERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL!?!?!?!

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

Absolutely!

[@caipagkatipunan6297]

that "we need some names" gave me goosebumps

[@rchallender2493]

So the guys glancing at each other in this is basically them realizing that somebody did something to unique and they were basically like "who we gunna go jump after this" 🥺🥰

[@Constantlystealing]

The only thing I dislike about Unique is how she’s dressed and styled. She’s a teenager why are they dressing her like a 40 year old auntie?

[@dhrubi]

wasn't it because she wore her mum's clothes or sum?

[@ParalyzedPunanii]

LMMFAOOO

[@dompie23]

my sister is trans and at first that was how she dressed too. She took inspiration from the women she saw the most. She's been out of the closet for years and she has her own style now. But it's not as easy as telling the world and immediately going to the store and buying a new wardrobe. You need to discover your style first. It's just difficult in the beginning.

[@jaqurriaveals2673]

😂😂

[@Kristin_Williams39]

Knock it off? That's rude and disrespectful #BeCool

[@robwilliamson5082]

Alex is so phenomenal. Their only performance that I think has more extraordinary vocals with the is “I know where I’ve been.” Which they performed on the show in a later season. But also performed with the gay man’s chorus (I can’t remember the specific group) but it is absolutely incredible. The latter is live so I’ll leave it up to you which version you’d prefer to listen to. *Alex also sang this more recently for an AIDS Walk New York video and it’s also out of this world. Different choices were made but just as powerful a performance. They’re vocals are just so good.

[@danielblair9535]

It was a trans chorus!

[@robwilliamson5082]

@@danielblair9535 an amazing trans chorus on glee. Didn’t mean to take away from that. The other performance i initially mentioned was with the Gay men’s chorus (which may included trans men, but I was just going off the video title I remembered and having double checked it, was the Boston gay men’s chorus).

[@Laramaria2]

There are no words worthy of that performance.

[@aloouijecoute593]

Boogie shoes has some good vocals

[@kenyadlevy]

i cry EVERY time i watch that performance it’s 1000% the best cover on the entire show imo

[@Heida77]

It's amazing how Glee can have Blurred Lines and this in the same episode. The show is so weird but I love it. Also, the reason Ryder looks back at Sam and Jake is because he had been angry with Unique for catfishing him. He couldn't see past the betrayal and try to understand where she was coming from until that moment in the performance.

[@tempest2789]

Is that the reason? 🤔 The show never acknowledged the catfishing after S4 ended. In S5, Ryder and Unique barely show any animosity between each other. I'm pretty sure the looks Ryder gives Sam and Jake are a silent agreement to go beat up the dudes who bullied Unique

[@Creeperahah98]

Yes, I agree with the previous comment, also, if I remember correctly they concluded and made peace about that in the same episode, clearing that Ryder couldn't yet trust her back because of it but there was no hard feelings because the girls talked to him about it to put him in her shoes and make him understand. If not in that same episode, this happened up to two or three episode after, not further.

[@Heida77]

@@tempest2789 That could be, I don't remember. It was just one of those things that was dropped. But I think they focused on Ryder because of that.

[@BookOfBap]

I agree with the beginning but the look between the 3 of them was a “we know what we gotta do look” it’s something real common between us guys because right when she finished singing all three of them hopped up like “who did it we gon kick they ass for you”

[@denaspohn5207]

I thought they just dropped it. I think Ryder had a pretty typical response when Unique admitted she had catfished him because he was a straight boy and emotionally he couldn't really see Unique as a girl then. So for him to think he had fallen for a girl who in his mind was a boy was the big thing. He would be freaked out by it like it meant he might be gay. It was dropped as far as I know. Yes, the guys were t'd off and would have beaten up the bullies.

[@igoroliveira5940]

After this reaction, you need to check Unique singing "“I know where I’ve been". It's THE best glee version ever made. Please, do this for us!

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

It's coming in two weeks!

[@soph4850]

@@SongsFromASuitcase YAY

[@leticiast]

YESSS

[@igoroliveira5940]

@@SongsFromASuitcase I CANNOT WAIT

[@NessaHD]

Oh this is one of my favorite Glee covers, it always manages to bring me to tears.

[@rebeccaashmore7025]

Alex delivers this so beautifully, every lyric vibrates in every cell of those who honour this message and listen intently. The conflict between your analytical and your emotional process is completely understandable. I appreciate the analysis you did include, I also think it's a testament to this masterpiece that your emotional response was stronger.

[@BTURNER1961]

As a gay man in my 60's I was never even close to being 'transphobic,' but I was mighty uncomfortable with my lack of empathy towards transexuals. I just could not put myself in those specific gender dysphoric shoes even though I had worked hard over the years to get people who had the same ignorance with gays to find a shoehorn. So I decided to watch some youtube channel content by transitioning /transitioned youth so that I could better understand the world from their perspective. It works! I stopped identifying with the confused loved ones of a transitioning youth, and started identifying with who I really needed to. Every once in a while I still need a refresher, and KZbin is my tutorial. We never had anything like that in the 1970's and 80's.

[@whitney32592]

I forgot how powerful this performance is. I have full body chills.

[@mishiara5499]

one of the most powerful performances on the show and that is saying a lot!

[@Ozloz]

As a trans queer person, this video made me so happy, and your words of encouragement and comfort made me happier than anything. This song speaks to me so much (even though I’m ftm) I understand that feeling of just wanting to be normal. I love myself for who I am and I’m so proud of myself and where I am in my transition but I can’t help but wish I had the easier experience

[@sarahbosch9660]

what does ftm mean? that you are transitioning to a female body? i hope the question is not offensive in any way, i respect as whatever you identify, i just didnt see that short form before

[@justathey5561]

@@sarahbosch9660 it means female to male and is the counterpart to mtf the transfem equivalent. hope this clears things up.

[@sarahbosch9660]

@@justathey5561 aaah that makes sense! Thank you for the clarification 🤗

[@lizt9485]

As a mom who cried over many of the bullying episodes on Glee. I applaud your courage. Be happy.

[@DramaBabe18]

"We need some names." Exactly. I would be right there with them. It's not hard to be a decent human being. But yes, Alex/ Unique has an amazing voice

[@davidparkes7741]

You & me both. Even if I am like Artie IRL.

[@lorshian_go]

I always cry with this scene and witj that scene where marley is singing everytime by Britney

[@amberdawn5372]

I also never really cared for the original song, and I honestly don't really simply listen to this version either, but *watching* this performance never fails to get me. Alex is absolutely phenomenal here

[@JonathonBone]

Your message of acceptance and support is greatly appreciated. It honestly means a lot to come across without having to dig and search and look. Being used to having to accept being tolerated as a best scenario in most cases is... difficult.

[@lauriescott172]

I cry every time I watch this video. Not only because of Unique's absolutely stellar performance but also because of Audrey's speech at the end. All the different people in the world are beautiful and Audrey, you are an AMAZING and BEAUTUFIL person too! Love you and your videos SO much!! 🥰❤

[@angelagoodwin-slater3770]

Every time I watch Unique sing this song, I feel it in my soul. Thank you for providing a safe place where people can be their true selves, and especially for blocking the haters.

[@katiemalolo2859]

So Powerful!! It made cry the first time I watched it..She did an epic job..

[@RihanneMaya]

This is extremely beautiful ❤️ you made the review/reaction worth watching,thank you for this

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

thank you sm

[@corneliusbates460]

This performance is so phenomenal and I cry every time I see it. Sing for the Gods

[@1994guru303]

So much important's words from you. Thank you for your work. Keep going and stay the beautiful person that you are. You are so wonderful.

[@Fabiosauro]

Just got chills not only for the incredibly talented Alex, but for the message that you passed. Thank you, thank you.

[@alexiswarren7220]

I still can't watch this without crying. Such a beautiful song and voice.

[@ShadowSoul92]

The song is perfect for the character ... also puts all the emotions imaginable singing it ... guaranteed goosebumps, along with some tears.

[@rolando819]

YESSSS! Can’t wait! I have been suggesting it in every Glee reaction I watch!!!❤

[@michaeltutty1540]

I agree, this rendition is absolutely perfect. Unique has incredible voice control and and tuning that is increfible. I hope Alex records music from the The Great American Song Book. I just found your channel. You have earned my respect. Your enthusiasm sounds as clearly as a bell and your knowledge of the ins and outs of harmonics adds a great layer of beautiful.

[@soph4850]

I’ve been waiting for this it’s such a great and important performance

[@Levi_Parish]

I’ve never seen your channel but half way through you got an instant subscribe just based off of how genuine you come across. Side note that “we need some names” gave me chills

[@Digital_David]

I did not follow Glee, so this was my first time seeing this clip. What a powerful and moving performance! I am not familiar with this vocal coach. I love her already. The empathy that she showed brought me to tears, too. There is no excuse to hate someone simply for being different than us. We are all our original selves and different in many ways. It's a shame to throw someone away based on something so superficial. I very much so relate to Rupaul's proposal that we in the LGBTQIA+ community create our own non-blood Family. Your blood is your family, but the genuine friendships that you make along the way can be just as powerful and intimate a bond. I didn't tell my family that I had a boyfriend for the first time until I was 30. At this point, I had been dating men for 10 years. I can't express the fear, shame and disappointment that you feel towards yourself, not to mention your family, when your environment does not allow you to be your authentic self. We all need love and support.

[@zgaviation6481]

This is the best Glee cover in the whole series and it's not even close. Masterful arrangement to make the song completely different and amazing vocals

[@duganlamkin6709]

I love Alex. The voice is amazing. I would recommend watching his version of I Am Changing. It was his performance on the Glee Project. It can be hard to find, but it is worth it.

[@Whitewolf1827]

This version makes my whole body shiver and cry

[@andrewschreiber112]

As I recall from seeing this episode when it first aired, all the boys in the glee club were totally supportive. The look reflected their anger at her having been abused in that way. This was one of the best scenes and episodes in the whole series, and Alex Newell's talent is just off the charts.

[@funkyfunkobunko]

One of the better moments of season 5, in the sense it brings this struggle to attention. Alex portrayed Unique so wonderfully ❤

[@Clarissakayleigh]

No matterhow many times I hear this song and this version and chills, complete chills EVERY DAMN TIME!!!!!

[@scoobydoo6986]

If you also watch Alex's performance of "I Know Where I've Been" it was definitely another powerful performance.

[@DeeL3]

The way I CACKLED when you asked about the word TWERK and was hella confused and then went back to being so serious!!

[@elizabethiman7442]

I seriously needed that breather xD

[@bellasaward8330]

Ok. I’m crying. I forgot how stunning this was.

[@LoganWalsh888]

Your open mind and encouraging words are so heartwarming. I have been transitioning for over 5 years female to male and dropping from alto to baritone enabling me to sing some gorgeous arias. My love for performing arts, music and singing has only grown ten fold. Keep being wonderful.❤😄

[@combatwombats]

This gets me every time, and not just as a trans person, but as a person who has compassion and wants people to be able to live their lives when they're not harming anyone. Thank you for the analysis!

[@deangelo_rsa]

"Diamonds are a girl's best friend - Glee" I think you'd love that performance, Wade 'Unique' Adams AKA Alex Newell did magic there ❤️

[@prostenikdo2338]

You are so amazing person, while watching you i felt like i was watching mother i have never had. It helps to know that there are people like you. Just wanted to comment emotions i felt. Thank you

[@harrystylesfan4812]

Gosh I love her voice! Also i personally feel like the writers did Unique so dirty! The club members acted as if Unique was a costume that she could just take on and off, there was that whole catfish storyline, and she only returned later on to help push Sheldon’s storyline. I would say that they treated Sheldon’s transition with way more care than they did with Unique’s story and it’s just not fair. I know that sheldon’s story was two yrs later so different times or whatever, but i wish they gave Unique a better send off (even in s6)

[@amariahlovelace5113]

Well Alex was initially only supposed to make two appearances on the show, and I think it made the story more real by showing that she made mistakes just like everyone else. And I feel like her one true friend, Marley, treated her like she deserved to be treated as well as Kurt and Mercedes. Realistically at that time there were more people who didn’t fully understand than those who did even if they showed acceptance. I think Sheldon had an easier storyline because of Unique.

[@soph4850]

I wasn’t a fan of Sheldons transition imo, because they spent the whole show saying that he was breaking the stereotype and being a strong woman in sports, and then they threw away a perfectly fine transitioning character and suddenly changed Sheldons whole storyline to create a different transitioning character. Yes I still believe it was important but it was just completely off everything they’d said previously about Sheldons character

[@aloha803]

​@@soph4850 This! I thought exactly the same. A big part of Beistes storyline, was that he felt and wanted to be seen as a woman, despite his appearance and his job. And i loved that. I loved, that they fought stereotypes with his character, especially with his vulnerable moments. But letting him transition felt like giving in to a cliché. There is a "masculine" woman with a "masculine" job? She MUST be transgender🤡 They just should've handled Uniques transition better and let Beiste be, what he was: a woman, who was herself and fought to be seen as exactly that. (Sorry for my English, it's not my first language)

[@FatimaLopez-jr1th]

This!! I loved Beiste's storyline up to the transition because we finally had a "tomboy" storyline where she still wanted to be seen and feel like a woman. And the abuse storyline was really good, too, so sad, but good. When Beiste started transitioning, I felt a bit cheated, to be honest. If you are a woman that likes "manly" things and is "strong" and "manly", you obviously want to be a man, right? Glad to see I am not the only one that felt like that.

[@jayjohnston97]

@H W I'd like to point out that this is actually the real life story of many trans people. The story where they lean hard into wanting to be referred to by their AGAB pronouns and seen as their AGAB, especially the older generations of trans folks. Beiste's story is one I hear time and time again in my community

[@Laramaria2]

We don't deserve Alex's performances. Just too good.

[@daledonaldson3672]

I’ve been fortunate to see Alex perform live. Amazingly talented artist.

[@faizahnc1565]

When you mentioned how they took the song and used it in a different scenario and now the song sounds deeper, i feel the same about "i want to hold your hand" i meaaan now whenever i listen to it i directly remember the scene of kurt singing it in the choir room wearing a red jacket and the flashbacks of young kurt with his dad, they took a happy upbeat song and transformed it into a sad and an extremely emotional one.. i love that a lot.

[@emmapalermo8128]

I love this one. Unique nailed if I were a boy!

[@theamorris7959]

I appreciate you saying you appreciate people who are different. For people like me, it means a lot because we don’t often see it

[@austin-w8j]

You should listen to I know where I've been. Alex's vocals just make me cry everytime

[@Artur-Itas]

EXCELLENT ANALYSIS SONGSTRESS 👏 👍 👌!!!!!!!!!! TECHNICAL AND EMOTIONAL BATTLE.

[@emilywhite3823]

I have seen every episode of Glee like 100 times. One of those times were before high school started and I had to skip over this song to keep myself from crying because I hate the idea of random strangers seeing me cry. This song was so powerful and I never understood just how powerful the song was until this episode came out. Alex Newell is such an amazing singer and does such a great job at portraying characters like this. Granted, I have never seen a single episode of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist but I have seen the cast do a cover of I Wanna Dance With Somebody Who Loves Me by Whitney Houston and I noticed Alex Newell and made the assumption that his character was also transgender because of the amazing job he did portraying Wade “Unique” Adams on Glee. I feel like this comment went from a story about how I didn’t want to cry at my high school took a Unique turn about how much I love Alex Newell. Hahaha (see what I did there) Love you Alex!

[@pedrovieira8383]

This video is such a light to the world!!! So emotional and so empowering ❤ good job

[@LFMusic1997]

This scene broke me and had me bawling but loved her story line so much throughout glee and honestly so happy they showed it as at this time no tv had really showed it as raw as this and I really enjoyed her voice and the way she told a story and sung this to perfect it changed my point of view on the song and I was here for it and loved it ❤❤❤ no one should ever have to go through this heartbreaking ❤❤❤

[@cheerboi_1]

You’re message at the end of the video has me in tears like 🥺💕💕

[@shae1720]

So the look was confirm that they where going kick someone ass 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@denaspohn5207]

Also, on Glee Project 2 Nellie sang this song beautifully. I tear up every time I hear her.

[@sebastiandoran3544]

I really hope you do the glee project, Alex who plays Unqiue is just amazing. Seriously love them so much

[@agustincaceres9795]

If you enjoyed Alex's vocals here, you must watch their I Know Wheren I've Been performance in one of the latter seasons. It is just incredible!

[@Victoria-_]

This song makes me cry EVERY TIME ❤

[@ShanayaTurner-q8p]

I just hate when people bullying everything unique is a beautiful person and does not deserve to be bullied because of how she or he dresses I like the way she dresses

[@felixer2846]

Alex became bonafide for me with that, I was a fan already but Alex won me when I watched that episode

[@rjs2035]

I remember when I first saw Alex. My sister was a huge gleek, but I “was too young to watch” (strict parents). I was allowed to watch the Glee Project with my sister when it came out, and Alex was my fav in an INSTANT!! One of the first queer and black people I had to look up to, being in such a conservative household. An effortlessly iconic voice, sends chills with every song. ❤️‍🔥

[@ashleighstanley249]

Me when you were talking about the look the guys gave. Being the certified gleek I am was like “just wait. They’re giving the ‘we’re gonna fight those jerks’ look and supporting Unique.”

[@ojet013]

Alex is phenomenal. Had the pleasure of seeing Them play Mary Magdelene years ago

[@amandas2168]

Alex is so talented and makes this song there own

[@ratkillerthe]

"I am gonna f&ck sh!t up!" Miss Ma'am, I liveeee ahahah

[@screamr2d2]

Perfect song for her. Just gorgeous, but so so heartbreaking.

[@alexialacey6215]

As a transgender woman for years I struggled with having a deep voice. But I found singing helped to slowly raise my voice to a higher tone.

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

Yes! I often teach my transgender female students to pick light easy female songs and then work your way towards hairspray rock style to help create more strength.

[@Ginagm71]

​@Songs From A Suitcase I wish I had someone to teach my son how to retrain his voice so he could enjoy singing again. Unfortunately, that was one of the only negative side effects of testosterone that I think he really regrets

[@wafflesnackzoficial]

Just emagin this being, ur coming out push, and look at me now, wow im proud of us

[@juliogarces7715]

Please react to "I know where I've been" also by Unique ❤️

[@barbaraanayaa28]

It's my favorite performance by Unique 💜

[@tirionjones6647]

Yesss !!!

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

It's coming in two weeks!

[@arianiel301]

Love that you finaly hear this masterpiece ❤️🥰

[@bradgroves7440]

I love you even more for this reaction

[@ashleyharris4346]

Hello! Just so you know that shared look was them agreeing to go find the people who hurt Unique and get some payback for making her feel this way. It is honestly one of my favorite moments in Glee because they all come to her defense immediately.

[@StrangeStartrackerArt]

Interestingly, despite playing a mtf trans character on Glee, Alex actually uses they/them pronouns in real life. Mo from ZEP is closer to their real-life self, though that character is usually tagged with he/him pronouns. Fun fact, Alex has a rare voice type called male soprano, that's why they can sing so high.

[@jayjohnston97]

Alex has actually said that they're okay with any pronouns as they're gender nonconforming

[@cassiegleek1656]

Alex is amazing. You should check out her singing Independently Owned and Operated from the new Broadway show she is in, Shucked.

[@Creeperahah98]

I personally think this is one of the most groundbreaking, meaningful and worthy performance glee has left us. When I was younger and this came up, I suddenly felt seen, even if I'm not a MtF trans person, I am queer and gender non-conforming, I'm not sure what exactly can describe me, but I'm sure I'm not "just a guy", and i know there's more to it for me. Anyway, this changed forever the way I saw the song and gave it a completely new light, I wonder if Beyoncé ever reacted to this interpretation of her song, I'd like to see what emotions and thought this performance gives her, or the people who wrote this song even, because the meaning of it was not meant to fit so perfectly the feeling of not being what other people see in you just based on your genitalia.

[@keri_av6463]

As someone who’s gay myself and has been quite on a journey to acceptance- and still has a fear of coming out to some people sometimes as, well you never just come out once. Alex’s vocals and the feelings behind it, just speak. It makes me want to just hug them because I can definitely relate to their words and their feelings. It’s such a powerful performance. I hope the world will continue to learn compassion, kindness and acceptance.

[@steven3814]

The look is an agreement that they wanted to get the other guys to fight those guys who bullied unique.

[@anabelle..]

One of my favorite songs from glee❤️

[@kimm1160]

He is a phenomenal singer! wish I could have seen Alex on Broadway in the plays he was in!

[@jpgreen1803]

He’s in one right now - Shucked (he plays a woman named Lulu). And his role is larger in this one than it was in Once Upon An Island. He’s excellent and his main solo song was a show stopper. So good!

[@Wwillow1992]

This whole scene breaks me. I don’t care much about the song itself but their version is wonderful. The scene where the guys look at each other ends with them fighting to defend Unique and I always cry 😅

[@Mathiew-]

I am the same, I enjoy this song but I'm not a huge fan of it. But this version just gets me every time. It breaks me every single time I hear it.

[@DominicDixon-rp8jd]

Respect to the guys

[@nicenice1056]

I can't watch this series more than one time cause there are so many ep and so many emotions and the last reason is the actors who passed away, i can't watch and stop thinking that i can't meet them in real life anymore that's so sad

[@auntiejenn3315]

I just found your channel now. I adore you and your outlook. I am genetically female and have masculine vocal chords. Possibly due to being a twin and a premi. I was a theater student and was forced to stretch my voice to soprano to get "girl" parts. My niece and nephew love my slightly deeper voice and it puts them to sleep almost instantly. I have no idea how hard it is to be transgendered. I just know how hard it was to be a straight female in the arts with a deeper voice. It was bad.

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

Oh wow!! I find that fascinating!! I would love to feel what it feels like to hit low notes. I hope someday you become proud of your amazingly unique voice ❤️❤️

[@auntiejenn3315]

@@SongsFromASuitcase I'm a nanny now and the babies love my deeper voice. Especially my nice and nephew. I can get them to sleep about halfway through disturbed sound of silence ❤. Thank you. What you wrote made me tear up a little and I just wish my voice coach was like you when I was in high-school.

[@orchidenchantress]

If I were boy is really a hard song to sing but the one who sing it was just wow very emotional put into the song when the one who was singing it

[@jonnersuk9055]

You’re a diamond and all round great human.

[@isaacsebastianjimenezsoto6894]

by far my favorite cover song of glee

[@tioqq8492]

I remember the first time i watched this performance, and It still sad like the first time

[@tokublwhovian]

Thank you for 7:08-8:22 ❤

[@kaylabeshears6485]

Alex was equally phenomenal on another NBC show called Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. Sadly the show only got two seasons.

[@adamhoward4671]

As a trans nonbinary person, this cover meant the world to me and now I am watching your video and I feel seen so thank you.

[@davidhoops]

Why

[@sergeantzack1106]

Nonbinary isn't real

[@rachelbianchi1862]

❤ top 5 glee songs. Alex gives me chills every. Single. Time. ❤

[@PookaVista313]

Alex is my spirit animal. Zoey 4EVER!

[@Carter_0326]

LOVE THIS SO MUCH and we love Wade 👑Unique👑 Adams 💞

[@xmn12380]

Glee wasn't always the best, but when they got it right - like here - this show killed it.