Vocal Coach Reacts to 70 Years Of Musicals At The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Correction: So, when looking up his name it showed this singer was Leslie Odom Jr, but this is not Leslie.

[@meganomahoney5450]

I can singing I’m playing Christine in phantom of the opera concert at my house I can sing Eb

[@lenniedavis1294]

Joseph and the amazing technicolor Dreamcoat was the first musical I saw as a child and it changed my life. I became a massive musical fan after. I saw multiple musicals live after that.

[@Thalbergfan1983]

Ok so I had to pause and rewind when you hit that E6 without any effort and you held it and added vibrato. I showed my sister and her jaw dropped. Watching in awe from Melbourne Australia ❤️

[@Orholam5]

one does not hit notes...you sing them

[@Thalbergfan1983]

@@Orholam5 vocal coaches even say hit notes so.....

[@Orholam5]

@@Thalbergfan1983 not in any academic classes I've ever sat in.

[@keri_av6463]

Six is brilliant! It’s just so much fun, full of sass, humour, cleaver lyrics. I LOVED it when I went to see it with the girls 😁 I couldn’t recommend it enough. I’ve seen all of the shows, at least once. I bloody love our West End. 😁

[@neetgupta1]

Six is extraordinary Tara - you would love it. I've seen it three times (in the UK)! It was written by two music students and it's based on actual facts about Henry the Viii's six wives. The concept is that they are all competing as singers over who had it worst with Henry. It's very funny in places ('Don't lose your head' - Anne Boleyn's song) and very moving in others ('Heart of Stone' - Jane Seymour's song). The Broadway cast are phenomenal - particularly Sam Pauly who plays Katherine Howard. Each song is a different style - Catherine of Aragon is a bit Beyonce, Jane Seymour like Adele, Catherine Howard, Ariana Grande etc. The soundtrack is great.

[@josephadkison5361]

Just got back from a trip to the UK, saw Six in London....most of the same ladies as in the Jubilee presentation. Awesome singing... love the power vocals. Totally loved the 'modernization' of a series of events from so long ago--including German Disco club moment... totes love!!!!

[@kalebjernigan]

That’s actually not Leslie Odom Jr. I believe this man is the current Aaron Burr

[@katherinepollock]

Yeah, I also noticed it wasn't Leslie Odom Jr. lol

[@victoriabell9546]

That's the Aaron Burr of the West End company.

[@kalebjernigan]

@@victoriabell9546 thanks! I’m not super familiar with the current casts of Hamilton

[@iToftus]

His name is Giles Terera, he played Aaron Burr in the Original West End Cast. He’s no longer in that role but I guess they asked him back for this particular performance 😊

[@Zentrix-24]

JC Superstar was iconic. I bought it when released and still play it today, Ian Gilan and all the performers were just superb. Thanks to Andrew Loyd Weber and Time Rice for their brilliance.

[@cbcvchannel184]

You know Tara you are so AWESOME! with it comes to this like you would really know every single tone released from their mouth 🫀 I really amazed that knowledged of yours 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I love you ❤️❤️❤️ watching here from Philippines Cebu 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rhodrijames7962]

The glottal in Phantom is very much the classical style; an 'h' would have had me frowning the way you were at the glottal :-)

[@thisismyname3328]

Agreed

[@francaknight5147]

Absolutely! This is The way ALW likes it to be sung, he’s very particular.

[@MiracleMary18]

Tara you know my love for musicals so this has me screaming !!!!! I love you!!!

[@gillianomotoso328]

And Tara with an F6 right out the gate :)

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

I was there, but unfortunately I was so far up The Mall, I could barely see anything.. But it sounded great.

[@ben203302]

Starting a vowel with an H sound is a big classical no no. There is a third alternative called "easy onset" where there is no H and no glottal stop. Your E6s sound thin and airy because excess air is escaping your cords due to lack of closure. A glottal or easy onset would serve you better in a classical style.

[@joeedwards226]

Thanks so much for this video. I’d love your reaction to Sam Ryder. He did an amazing performance at this concert, and of course at the Eurovision Final but his voice in some of his TikTok covers throughout lockdown is just phenomenal. He’s doing the UK proud at the moment

[@tabicat5759]

Just watched the video and loved it. In regards to six I've seen it twice and am seeing it again soon and it is the musical I could see it every time and be in love with it. Would defiantly recommend

[@annak7570]

Tara, I wish you could react to the AGT Golden Buzzer performance by young polish singer Sara James. I like it a lot. I am from Poland and watch your channel for long time. It would be a such pleasure to see your reaction to this particular performance, and know what you think about Sara's vocal skills

[@ben203302]

Also, fun fact, the E6 in phantom is pre-recorded due to staging purposes, so any given Christine ostensibly only has to hit that note perfectly once in their career (though I'm sure they do numerous time throughout the duration of their careers). So here, she could very well not be "in practise" to hit that E.

[@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46]

God save our Gracious Britannic Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Fantastic reaction & fantastic night it was.

[@LightSearch]

Nina Hagen is criminally underrated and I would like to suggest that you react to the first 2 songs of this concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooHNkqiLopiMj8U Is she damaging her voice? It seems impossible that she's not, but at the same time it all looks effortless for her.

[@hanahahmad]

As a Brit, I am happy u made this video 😁🇬🇧

[@aleccino]

The Phantom of the Opera singer was incredible - highlight of the whole concert for me can't believe she's not being talked about more!

[@sid10238]

It would be awesome if you reacted to Sierra boggess and Ramin karimloo for phantom of the opera at the royal Albert hall

[@Tullerkc]

Yes please!!!

[@RockPowerUSA]

It's it's just so perfect to watch the you jubilee celebration with you. I don't think you're being too picky either because I agree with what you said. I don't have a great EAR, but I did rewind and pay attention to what you said and it may not be perfect like Dimash, the alien, however, it sure was impressive and like I said, it was great to watch with you. 😎

[@robertdwyer4013]

Tara you are so good at your craft & your teaching ability. I notice the difference for sure.

[@janandrevacaro45]

Tara please react to any Lea Salonga video😍 I recommend: Movie in my Mind by Rachelle Ann Go and Lea Salonga

[@kalebjernigan]

Six is amazing! Especially the Broadway cast is incredible! I haven’t seen this West End cast

[@moneyhon3y]

React to original version of that please, I mean "The Phantom of the Opera. Sarah Brightman please Tara🥺❤️

[@petitsjoujoux5011]

I cannot wait for your to react to Diana Ross ^_^ What a nostalgic moment when she came out to sing in the end!

[@Mmmmkay88]

You nailed it!!

[@crystalfajman3732]

You should also react to Lee Mead, Donny Osmond, and Jason Donovan(the 3 most iconic Josephs) singing "Any Dream Will Do" together.

[@leens4190]

This isn’t Leslie Odom Jr. This gentleman is British and called Giles Terera, MBE. :-)

[@SarrahC]

My fAvorite musical !!! :) since i coudn't go see it because of covid too, i saw it on disney+ :) soo amazing.. for sure i will go in new york to see it in real time :)

[@musicwithallison]

Tara you’ve made my day with this I love you so much 😍 😘❤️♥️🥰❤️ I saw Hamilton with the cast in the town I grew up in

[@brendanpottier884]

Really love your commentary!

[@ashleydowney1222]

Loved almost all of the performances. I am not a fan of Hamilton even though I thought I would love it. You'll be Back was the only song that I liked.

[@christinaalgate4899]

Hi Tara. I know a couple of singers that can sing a E 6 and they are Floor Jansen and Tarja Turunen they are both classically trained and both of them are Metal Singers. Tarja has alot more Classic training. Us fans of Floor think she could sing a theme song for Disney. This was cool

[@meganomahoney5450]

Im playing Christine in the phantom of the opera concert at my house I’m a light lyric soprano singer I can sing a E6

[@lynncaruso8804]

Here's a challenge - Try listening to Bruises, Before You Go, or Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi at night by yourself and try not to harmonize. I fail every time LOL.

[@XMcNealX]

that was awesome! Btw. where is that BGT Loren Allred Reaction we are all waiting for?

[@paulsnorman]

The glotall may not be her choice. It could be ALW direction?

[@BH-iq3ic]

Love you Tara!

[@Сергейнемид]

Please listen can't help falling in love by Diana Ankudinova she is amazing and beautiful young lady with a contralto voice

[@StuttaBoxx]

You are too adorable Tara.

[@katiem_22]

I saw six on broadway 🎭……. It was very different actors then the ones here 😂 It was a great musical though

[@mikaimasked3250]

Can you react to the sun or seahorse or queen of hearts on the MASKED SINGER??! I’m begging u lol It would be nice to see what you think 😁

[@Joshua_Flores]

You should react to Loren Allred “last thing I’ll ever need” BGT final performance

[@elizabethbuerke7854]

The song Andrew Loyd Webber was singing was the tune of King Herod's Song from Jesus Christ Superstar for which he composed the music.

[@ViniciusSantos-cn9kb]

React Nicole Scherzinger singing this same song, it's beautiful

[@kbsouls3819]

Please react movie in my mind performed by Lea salogna and Rachel Ann go

[@michaeljennings9653]

Omg this is awesome

[@rosie2308]

2:29 that Giles Terera, not Leslie, Leslie also sounds different

[@ncochran23]

Can you look at “The Click Song” from a voice audition in SA? It was unreal! Would love to see what you think

[@Das644]

I was about to ask, is that siki joan?

[@ncochran23]

@@Das644 yes! She’s amazing

[@randalalford7649]

The Phantom of the Opera Killian Donnelly is noted for his time in Kinky Boots

[@AllieMusicOfficial]

I thought the same thing about Phantom is was very weird she was doing the head voice that way

[@nicholasroccaforte4715]

Hi! I would love to see you do another reaction to Faouzia! Maybe Elon or Bad Dreams!

[@aleandrus8368]

Anyone else find the irony in performing Hamilton in front of the Queen?

[@11abm8a-lazosjhunmarkp.3]

Coach Tara!! Can you please make a video reaction? Arthur Nery

[@peerah]

The Christine actually went flat….that’s very true.

[@jeroldbrown5523]

Please react to Dimash and Zhang yhix- thousand miles, a common dream

[@joeycumley]

Yikes - not Leslie Odom Jr - that is Giles Terera

[@Caramelletje]

Leslie Odom Jr wasn't actually this Burr

[@helenchelmicka]

16.10 Love Camilla waving her flag lol

[@imho2278]

It's an open A. Easy to hit.

[@leemclean3590]

you should totally react to sam ryders eurovision performance❤️

[@starwind7041]

They would have been better served to have gotten Henk and Floor for the Phantom piece!!!! Kind of makes you wonder because Webber always said Henk was his favorite and Webber was there!!!

[@christinelaforteza7514]

eek when she didn't realize it wasn't Leslie I cringed

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Nodom on the Odom. 😆. Actually, this guy is British. He's just hiding it well. I enjoyed that Christine performance, personally. Personally, I'm not a fan of Six. Not even a little. I didn't know The Six Flags Guy had an African cousin. 😄 Jason Donovan does not have a delivery style that crosses the ocean well (either Ocean--I believe he's Australian, but was in the London production).

[@meganomahoney5450]

I’m playing Christine in the phantom of opera concert at my house this year and 2023 I’m a trained light lyric soprano

[@meganomahoney5450]

I’m playing Christine in the phantom of the opera concert at my house this year and 2023 I’m a trained light lyric soprano

[@bethelliot7140]

For a rising girl group try "Fourth Impact" a philipino girl group

[@buitrungtin1182]

Chẳng ai đáng xem ngoài Dimash

[@MsLee-ii7cn]

That is not Leslie Odom Jr

[@axepagode33626]

I didn't know that Al Roker was in Lion King.

[@brorican1]

I'm not going to lie, and I think I believe that Tara would agree; that at this level the performances and the audio was a bit less polished than I had hoped. Come on people we are performing for the Queen and you had lots of time to rehearse! I heard, and I am not a professional, a lot of pitchy and weak voices but the overall production and stage were dead on. This sounded like a dress rehearsal.

[@WelcomeToJ]

You're 100% right. These performers perform live normally on Broadway - live performance isn't new to them. Standards have really dropped since a decade ago...it hurts.

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

My Dad was HUGE fan of Andrew Lloyd Weber! Amazing! 10:36 this proves even ROYAL kids have the attention span of gnats lol.

[@julielimosnero8929]

Still waiting for your reaction to katrina Velarde and Jessica Villarubin. I SURRENDER

[@Tullerkc]

Lucy I feel like something is missing in the song like there is missing something in the song! But okay I’m also exciting the song to be singed like Sierra !

[@princeadusei784]

Love u Tara. Please react to greatest showman by niigerian idol ft judges

[@Jenesaisquoi356]

I’m sorry Tara but that’s not Leslie Odom Jr…

[@Rosannasfriend]

Oh she thought that was Leslie? Oh my God… I think this is some British theater actor.

[@RevuitNet]

I’m sorry but there is no one that does this better than Sierra Boggess, she is extremely light and her pitch is unbelievable… you never think she will flop at any point. This one you could tell that pitchy not was coming. Those glottal starts were due to a lack of confidence in the ability to hit… sure it’s a nerve racking event so can forgive this but if she uses glottal live in show… she is the wrong choice for Christine! This phantom is ok but John Owen Jones, Earl Carpenter and Ramin Karimloo were the best (opinions excluding originals Crawford and Brightman)

[@drmorcoch9338]

that's king herod in jcs

[@Capps-Hayes]

Phantom of the opera, im so used to listening to Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford that i wont listen to another version, im terrible i know haha

[@PeregrineSW]

Listen to Nightwish Phantom of the opera from End of an era. You'll like that one more.

[@diamondneill6043]

Please react to way maker by Cimorelli they did an awesome cover and you'll be blown away as always with there worships covers 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@meganomahoney5450]

I’m playing Christine in the phantom of the opera concert at my house I’m doing it this and 2023 I’m a trained light lyric soprano

[@popland1977]

I wonder why Shirley Bassey didn't attend

[@mayamanskog7977]

Can you pls react to Taylor fagin I think he’s name is, he auditioned on American idol with original song, he is unbelievable good seriously 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jenkix1712]

hi can you react to Adele's I drink Wine live at the Brits Awards 2022 ? i love you so much !

[@addykz]

She is actually Lucy St. Louis - she’s the main Christine at the West End.

[@arioahdi135]

please React to So Hyang & Min Woo Hyuk - Wild Flower

[@dwftube]

I wonder if she did the glottal thing to make the notes 'pop' or stand out more?

[@ahmadabdalraheem2588]

React to Little Mix Confetti acoustic please.

[@Das644]

I low key wanted lm to perform for the queen🥲

[@dawnsmith5634]

Could you pls react to Tom Ball, BGT he's amazing 👏 😍

[@Rosannasfriend]

I am interested in what you have to say about the woman who played Christine. Her voice is more suitable to pop music then let the legit style in musical theatre. She doesn’t have the power and was drowned out by her male partner several times, did not have enough vibrato, her voice was a bit too bright and then where it needed to be the opposite, and that last time that it did not have the ring or the vibrato necessary to be as impressive as all the other women we’ve seen play Christine in the past.

[@ben203302]

I couldn't disagree with you more. This Christine does not have a pop sound, she has a legit classical sound more akin to choral music than opera. Very few legit classical broadway singers have true operatic voices (Kelli O'Hara does, Kristin Chenoweth does, maybe Audra). Most singers who use a legit style on broadway employ a bright, more-forward sound more akin to choral music than opera (think Denée Benton, Philippa Soo, Julie Andrews, Jessie Mueller). There are a couple reasons why I think this performance is not indicative of this Christine's talent. 1 -- the venue. There is virtually no resonating space. Classical singing relies entirely on resonating space both in the singer's body and in the space the voice occupies.The space is the microphone. Opera singers do not use mics in performances -- the space is designed to carry the singer's voice to the very back seats of the house. This means the singer has to give a lot less effort and energy to make a big sound. A physical microphone is not comparable to the acoustics of a space designed for classical singing. Belters use microphones because that is how their sound carries best -- the calling technique they are using uses relatively less resonance and therefor microphones are required because even in a live space their sound won't carry as well -- they would go hoarse trying to fill a theatre without amplification. 2 - The weather. It looks like all of these singers are battling some ventilation issues. It looks relatively gusty on stage. This is not conducive to good singing. Even the belters -- who are at a better advantage because their sounds carry better with mics -- are falling flat. These are professional singers who I'm sure at any other engagement with better circumstances are not falling flat. Temperature will also be detrimental to the voice, whether it's too warm or cold. Finally, to your point about vibrato -- saying she does not have "enough" vibrato is kind of a moot point. Vibrato is a stylistic choice used to colour sound. Saying she doesn't have enough is like saying Van Gogh didn't use enough red in "starry night". His painting, his colours. Also -- at the end of the song, Christine rarely uses vibrato on the E6 because it is meant to be akin to a scream -- a directional choice.

[@ClintDenman37]

Not her thinking that was Leslie...

[@WelcomeToJ]

Sorry, Tara, disagree with you about Lucy St. Louis. I think you were being too kind. She does not have the voice to play Christine Daae. She lacks the power, the range and she lost pitch several times - not just that horrible note at the end. As a life-long POTO fan (going back to the Colm Wilkinson days), I can't give her a pass. Not when she's following the likes of Rebecca Cain and company. The standards for POTO have dropped in the last decade. (As a side note, the notes in her final "ah's" are supposed to be glottal notes. It's one thing she did right.)

[@Tom-ek7hc]

I saw the Phantom with her a month or two ago and thought both of them were not as good as the ones I saw in 2011. (Not quite sure who I saw though haha).

[@dramathick1040]

Please react to Demi alpha to - Skin of My Teeth Live

[@shirokisasaki3233]

I'm sorry but that girl did not do 'The phantom of the opera' justice, I would've preferred so much more strength in her voice minus the glottal attacks. her shriek by the end sounded almost like a boiling kettle. for anyone who is curious about how it should be done, search for the 25th anniversary concert here on youtube.

[@martinbookkeeper8199]

Would you like to comment on Nicole Scherzinger?

[@jijiwilson4617]

Sorry but the “H” would’ve made me uncomfortable it’s a big no no and I do agree that her top note was flat but she was doing it the classical way in other words the right way

[@ilyassboukrim7359]

Please react to shakira and jho Superbowl please

[@hufflepuffdemiwizard8325]

Am I the only one who finds it weird to perform a musical about escaping the British to the British???

[@ann-kathrinfischer6763]

This video is problematic. As several people here noted: that is NOT Leslie Odom Jr....and to just assume is weird. He doesn't look OR sound like him at all. To not correct that mistake is highly questionable. Also the corrections for the Christine were less than spot on. Definitely don't ask legit singers to use breathy onsets. That's a big no no. Lucy definitely wasn't pitch perfect on that performance and I bet she knows... almost everyone was pitchy in this performance, I guess the monitoring was pretty horrid plus the nerves of such a humongous telecast...

[@kaycosti3631]

… “and then covid happened” … you cutie-pie, there is absolutely nothing to worry about, nothing actually happened - trust me.