Vocal Coach Reacts to Kate Miller-Heidke 'Zero Gravity' Eurovision Final 2019

[@dexterie]

this was probably the best staging in Eurovision of the last decade. brilliant!

[@lm8348]

It was very cool indeed, but not best in the last 10 yrs. There are lots like Russia 2016, Uk 2017, etc... that far out do the staging, but it was very good.

[@princess_greenleaf2910]

dexterie I agree but I also like heroes

[@sapir4321]

@@lm8348 also the production and all the performances the most amazing thing is the message it wasn't something they just said they showed it

[@Mscape7]

UK 2017?! Lolololol

[@lm8348]

Mscape 7777 definitely the best from that year easily, so stunning to watch on a wide screen. Although that stage was very out of date, and the Uk bought a very hard prop to work with.

[@Jacksty9]

So proud she represented Australia!! Definitely the best performance we have had represent us in eurovision

[@user-qb2mu9to5w]

Noooo sound of silence was one of the best songs overall.

[@furkangoth]

Jacksty9 I think Dami Im had the better full package but Kate was great too.

[@HickW]

Loved it! Voted for her several times from Sweden!

[@lydiakkelly]

Disagree. Dami was best. Kate was great though.

[@filipmarinkovic6281]

So you haven't seen 2016 Performance?

[@AtlasBlizzard]

I've been watching the Eurovision Song Contest for almost 30 years, and this is the single best staging I've ever seen. It sets a new standard for how a Eurovision act should be. Australia deserved to win with this; we burst into applause at our Eurovision party after her performance.

[@momusicx872]

Kate Miller is such an incredible talent. How did she do that!? She sang perfectly while she's swinging. I'm out...

[@partypiano0729]

Theatrics are a beautiful veil.

[@draganvidic2039]

momusicx She has some classical schooling which makes this not as difficult to sing actually. Yes it’s swinging but she doesn’t swing it I guess. What she does is singing on a moving thing. Trained operasingers can almost always even move (their own body) and sing at the same time.

[@ellenino]

@@draganvidic2039 she is moving it, like her dancers... The poles are controlled by their movements, not vice versa... Any singer knows expanding and contracting your chest and stomach through movement will make the song harder to sing...

[@daniel_s]

She also had post natal depression and she did THAT

[@PrincessGold1]

Nope, she had to learn how to swing that thing herself.

[@MissAspka]

I’m Australian and promise I’m not biased when I say this (I haven’t historically thought that our performances should win) but this song was just divine and I’m shocked it didn’t rank more highly - in fact, I thought it surely had a good chance of winning (though the winning song was excellent, no disputing that). This one just seemed to capture the Eurovision essence and was something a little bit different and of course so beautifully performed!

[@nd1206]

I'm serbian and I was 100% sure that this gonna win. 😅

[@nathanielfarkas746]

I love arcade which I think deserved to win but zero gravity should of been 2nd

[@incognitoct]

I'm not biased and i say it should have won, but the said part was that Netherlands also had an amazing song.

[@noitsholly]

I thought Dami Im should’ve won Eurovision 2016

[@MsCCarolinee]

I thought this was going to end up second at least, or even win, I got teary-eyed while listening to it. It's magical :)

[@HickW]

CCarolinee Me too! Really emotional!

[@waffleweave]

Agreed! My #1 of this year’s competition. Everything about this was amazing.

[@SerasXHarkonnen]

Kate is a vocal monster, one of the best voices I've ever heard

[@PetaPan88]

I saw her preform when she was 6 months pregnant. You could see Ernie kicking her at points in the show, and she still didn't miss a note. KMH is incredible.

[@JacWarner]

Kate is one of the most lovely people I’ve ever met. She’s such a treasure.

[@cokomoko7]

She should have been top 3 without any question!

[@atje43]

EXACTLY!

[@pmR32red]

Zero Gravity is based on Kate's real life joy of overcoming post-natal depression.

[@lawrencepola]

Loved watching you react to this! Kate did us proud!

[@andreasa8486]

Australia was my favourite this year! Lovely singer!

[@EyesOfGehenna]

Dude, I'm Dutch and I'm really really glad we won this year...BUT... this song is frikkin amazing and I keep playing it over and over. Blows.me.away.

[@andyrosiak7775]

Love this review. If you know the lyrics are about her struggling with, and coming through, post natal depression, they do take on a much greater meaning :)

[@akibabe09]

i wish Australia had won 😀 her vocals: brilliant!!

[@09csr]

And that display was fantastic.

[@1999doogie]

KMH is actually a classically trained opera singer and enjoyed recognition, before becoming one of our most beloved popular performers. Her and her husband wrote music and lyrics for the Muriel's Wedding stage show.

[@jacobk6986]

And this is why she should have won! Juries dont know anything( We had an opera singer in the Greek jury and she ranked Australia 15th!!!) I understand public may not be into opera( although this is a brilliant, catchy and modern pop-opera song) but the juries????? Come on. Thank you for this reaction! You got a new subscriber! :)

[@thankyouforthemusic4881]

Hm.. I do really respect your opinion but this for me is not a good song. I wouldn´t have it on my playlist at the gym. She is a brilliant singer but no. As in no for the song.

[@merasi1]

We had to give Cyprus 12 points:)))))

[@Sikosm]

Since when was being on a gym playlist the criteria for determining if a song is good?

[@musicalneptunian]

@@Sikosm If gym playlists are a criteria then Olivia Newton John could have won back in the day with lets get physical ;)

[@linus98765]

@@thankyouforthemusic4881 So is Arcade on your playlist at the gym? That's even slower in tempo than this.

[@henriklarssoneurovisioncha6515]

This performance is a MASTERPIECE !! When they showed them floating on earth 02:06 , I was like OH MY GOOD .. then she hit the highnotes at 04:38 .. I was like : YES QUEEEEEN ... and when we saw them on the poles at 04:53 I was " Don´t break , don´t break " .. Australia created the most ICONIC staging and the best vocal performance ever buy anyone !! ..

[@heylinsworld6673]

not enough people appreciated how difficult her performance was because she made it look and sound so easy.

[@mickydrew8580]

Kate is incredible. the performance was vocally and visually stunning. It is easy to see how she came first in her semi... but she definitely deserved to win the whole freakin' thing! Her performance was far better than any of the top 8 :/

[@rodneymackay2804]

This for me, was the outstanding performance of Eurovision 2019, the mix of pop and classical, giving what I call the kate bush affect ie different and unique and then to perform on balance poles at the same time. Just wow

[@venoose1]

See, Australia gets what Eurovision is all about. Madonna take note!

[@mu_peron]

Madonna is so much bigger than all these cheesiness.

[@alexisdenis4271]

@@mu_peron Bigger does not mean better.

[@Atheist2006]

@@mu_peron Not anymore. Madonna's career has long been over.

[@Andrea-cp8ng]

That's true. But in Like a Prayer she failed miserably, and that is why she didn't work on her voice.

[@Chitukuravi]

Madonna embarrassed herself..sorry to say

[@musicalneptunian]

For anyone who has wondered the poles are made of a composite fibreglass in a Melbourne factory. It's a commercial formula that was designed for this contest. The two backup singers on poles next to Kate are from a theatre company in Melbourne. The song was co written by Kate, her husband [also a musician] and one other person.

[@markohuber2325]

this was the real real winner of Eurovision …. so outstanding.. and as well underrated…. Nothing better ever 4 years…. thank u australia

[@scorp1740]

This deserved so much better than 9th Place. Top 3 at least

[@jonscott6293]

She is a classically trained opera singer. Studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane. Saw her in concert 2 days ago. She is the best singer I’ve ever seen. She would have won Eurovision if she hadn’t been Australian.

[@BaerbelBorn]

This performance has been the best I ever seen (my husband and me agreed its a kind of "british Olympia Opening experience") and every time I hear the song it is giving me goosebumps. When looking for everything connected to it I came here and I am happy that I found you. Cheers from Germany.

[@EmilieSagae]

Loved Kate's performance, she really did Australia proud. But to see a truly amazing vocal performance and powerful song, Dami Im in 2016 was iconic.

[@alejandrosablayan1558]

this is my favorite!!! I just wish she won!!!! Kate is incredible!!!

[@livsturist1]

It's so Wonderful to see and hear you review this entry. I just LOVED and still LOVE it. None of my friends did. And I tried to tell them how Great it was. So, beautiful to watch and to hear. And she' s so so talented. I just Love when opera mix with pop or rock. And this song. This entry was and i amazing! I'm a new subscriber, as of today. I wish I could sing. I tried yesterday. But I really can't go right way with the notes. I really envy those who can sing. But this song... I was Right about how Good it is!

[@davidcaeibdas2574]

I was waiting for you to react to this. This was so so so so so amazing

[@LadyMorgaine1976]

The lyrics are... Wonderful! It's about post-partum depression and as someone who also battled with it, I can say the lyrics are spot on with how it feels to finally emerge from it!

[@necloe]

I don't sing, I never tried, I'm not even English, but still... I LOVE your reviews! They're so clear and interesting I can't stop watching them. I really hope you'll do more reactions to ESC 2019 performance! You've just gained a subscriber. Love from Italy!

[@ForkyNel]

By far the most authentic OZ contribution to the completion!

[@KlimovArtem1]

Yeah, that's what I just asked you to review yesterday and here you go! Thank you. I was blown away of her performance. Being trained for a few years in a semi-classical style, I noticed her incredible technique and control from the very first few notes she took. I would also mention the way she forms vowels, it's quite unusual. In some places her mouth is very wide, in some - barely open, which is hardly acceptable in classical singing (though almost all pop singers do the same - barely open their mouths). HOWEVER! If you look at that video on a big screen in 1080 resolution and pay closer attention to her neck, you'll see that her throat is all open all the time no mater what the mouth do! Means she really knows what she's doing and what sound of what form she wants to produce. It's incredible to see such technique in such a popy show. I wish she got higher place. When I've checked first 3... well... It's all about politics, really. But the guy that took the 2nd place just annoyed me, singing some silly song about money in a R&B or rap style, it's just so... cheap... low quality... I don't know, I can't find correct words to describe.

[@jeffreybii]

She is one of those singers that it's better to hear live with no filters than on the studio with all the auto tune and compression. Amazing 😍

[@Rod-bj1oc]

I'd be incredibly surprised if she ever used auto-tune : she doesn't need it. Just listen to all her live performances on here. She, unlike a lot, has real talent.

[@atje43]

Love your analysis and enthusiasm for Kate!

[@Bladerunner_2019]

Best Eurovision performance ever I'd say.

[@gdave53925_]

Now that's a performance! You should check out other live performances by Kate. Love love love her.

[@bitbech]

Love your reviews. We can all learn so much from you about singing.

[@shostak]

woow i really liked kate preformance yes the poles are amazing , having witnessing the staging and preformence in her semi finale i was amazed and got emotional she won my heart.

[@september5671]

I thought this would win, but Australia did an amazing job! And i love your reactions!!! Bless you

[@shesawaterfall2394]

I know nothing about singing and am not even a Eurovision fan, but this woman is incredible!

[@nipaipo36100]

love how you are emotional watching this phenomenal performance which should have wun by far!

[@HickW]

nipaipo36100 I know, she’s almost crying too!

[@HickW]

Like me!!

[@Wuppertaloo]

You are so kind. I really dont know why I watched this video but it was a real joy

[@anEyePhil]

Welcome to Aussie perfection. Kate is just another of us amazing transported criminals.

[@hamburgerjason783]

The stage is outstanding!

[@cristiona22]

Seen Kate perform live and she is amazing. She’s a really sweet person too.

[@cazw179]

I keep playing this. Love it.

[@chrisj1475]

Considering the song is about post-natal depression, it's a very artsy way to talk about it.

[@rosefinn]

I wasn’t keen on the song but I do appreciate her incredible talent and ability. Yes it was Fabulous staging. Loved it. Great review 🌹

[@taniaphillips9766]

So nice to see someone who knew how difficult that was. The Lyrics are about post natal depression.

[@PrincessGold1]

Kate is a fully trained opera singing! You will hear the crowd singing along with her.

[@nickdadson]

So glad you did this!

[@andreasa8486]

C'mon guys... THIS should have won! Can't believe she didn't place in top 3!!!!!!!

[@deliquescencemusic]

KMH has an always will be amazing, we’ve been spoilt in Australia having been able to listen to her for years. Feels like she was robbed just a little.

[@Aisstylish]

Yes agreed! She was incredible!!!!!!!💫👏

[@IH8COMERCIALRNB]

I've been trying to get people interested in Kate for years, she's def one of the top TOP singers from Australia, way on par with Vanessa Amorosi IMO. She's so great. I love her.

[@andrewgm5710]

Totally agree - Kate Miller-Heidke and Vanessa Amorosi - probably the best vocalists (songwriters too) from Australia that deserve so much more domestic and international success. They're both phenomenally talented and astonishing live. I would throw in - she's a little bit older now - Deborah Conway. So good live and her voice has such a rich timbre.

[@nipaipo36100]

this should have wun by far. this was probably the best voice of the eurovision history and the show was over the moon

[@caitlinlynch3896]

Kate Miller-Heidke needs to be bigger as an artist everywhere lol

[@peymanyaghoubi6560]

This performance must have been awarded vocally

[@crystalnowlan8888]

She's amazing i seen kate live 3 years ago she was great 💜

[@guillermoabadsierracocom8751]

Gurl, she is the real deal

[@jodiemoylan2188]

So proud of kate and what we can produce in Aus!!

[@iskarioth.]

Poland 🇵🇱 12 points 💁🏻‍♂️

[@disheswithdavid3848]

Love your reviews

[@nicolepickering7056]

Love this reaction- great break down of the classical techniques used ❤️

[@fhathazi]

She did Australia proud! 9th? Come on atleast top 5-3!

[@andrewgm5710]

This is one the best performances of anything, anywhere, anytime. KMH is one of the most talented musicians on the planet. Don't forget - she wrote this song too! (Look up the acoustic version - she's playing piano and singing - different experience, still stunning.) Classically trained - she was in the Queensland Opera before quitting to turn to alt-pop music. Her talent is astonishing.

[@kassandrajeffery7035]

Kate Miller-Heidke was classically trained and is so talented. I haven't heard all of her songs, but many have some operatic singing in them. She's even done an amazing version of You're the Voice

[@nixonbach8130]

I thought there wont be a "react to" Kate Miller Heidke..... I love her voice so much.... finally... yeah!!!!

[@hughw2377]

Yes you finally reacted to Australia! She's the queen of pole singing! 😄 Now if you dont mind, can you react to Estonia 2018, singer's vocals on that are insane!

[@savvasf7136]

Agreed

[@mikekevoian342]

yesss pleasee ELINAAA

[@MyNameIsErin]

Thank you for reacting to this! You seem like such a lovely lady - like Kate! I have been a huge fan of hers for seven years (since I was twelve), and I was wondering if you might react to some of her other live performances too?

[@wendyschneider4490]

She is classically trained I believe.

[@eurodara]

she is

[@danniieem2840]

Yes

[@timgood3181]

I can take or leave Eurovision to be honest, but this was epic. From a non biased Aussie 😉🇦🇺

[@juanangelcarrero1009]

Tanto la puesta en escena, como la canción preciosas 🤗🙏😍

[@amrwali6451]

I don't care about Eurovision at all but this performance is outstanding

[@magpiegirl3783]

How she did not win Eurovision is beyond me. Totally unique, beautifully sung and visually stunning.

[@yidneth]

I have not watched Eurovision in years but a fellow songwriter from Australua told me to check her because the imagery was similar to my video Ethereal (light as a feather) basic idea and aesthetics and fairy flair, then quite a few others told me too and triggered my curiosity then it is totally different, mine is a very soft chill sing. she did amazing and the song is really catchy, and as I love fantasy was refreshing to see it represented. I was surprised she did not end in a higher position.

[@steppenwolfsister1750]

She was a trained opera singer

[@jeffbruce8596]

Unbelievable that this only came 9th! Should have been top 3

[@wyattsecombe8534]

Have been waiting for this!!!

[@geordielad852]

Love this performance, Great reaction!

[@tomislavmatekovic6909]

Kate is awesome. Please review Albania. Such a low place and methinks Alb. had underrated song and singing

[@MandyAmsterdam]

Apart from Duncan, I loved this performance.

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

she did so very well

[@pilarguerrero12874]

You are always so much to learn with and from you. Thanks a lot for what you do 👍🏻

[@tilda3262]

Please react to ”la forza” in eurovision 2018 by Estonia. Her voice is sooooo incredible!

[@nickdavidelijah]

loved this review Georgina!! i could be wrong but i think Kate was classically trained which would explain the incredible breath and diaphragm control you were speaking about. :)

[@kaiinoue6594]

You can do that if you are Extreme And Very Incredibly Talented......... Or If Your Kate Miller - Heidke

[@mattemattematte]

YAAAS A EUROVISION VIDEO!!

[@geetee4459]

It was shocking that this song didn't win. The best performance in Eurovision for the last 50 years.

[@tareskisloki8579]

What I find surprising is that I can count on one hand the amount of react videos there are for Kate once you take Zero Gravity out of the equation.

[@jonestracy77]

Your face when she sang, I love it same reaction as me just nothing to say other than WOW

[@cryptomonkey6142]

Great review, we're so proud of our Kate. ❤🇦🇺❤🇦🇺❤🇦🇺❤

[@guillermoabadsierracocom8751]

I love your reactions, greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@jamiegrifter]

Wasn’t a fan of the song prior to the semi final but the performance took it to another level. Uk Eurovision team really need to take note - sending a singer over to perform in black jeans and jacket with an average song really isn’t going to cut it.

[@amaranthus1988]

I was hoping you would react to this

[@filpat1678]

The Queen of the night (magic flute) inspiration!!

[@Atheist2006]

Please do "S!siers", that German duo that didn't get any points from the audience.

[@jollibeeee]

Frank S. Omg no

[@lewis7975]

Why would she review garbage like Germany

[@SvobodovaEva]

It was an unbelievable boring song

[@JTF2402]

This year 4 counties got 0 point 😭😱

[@francafila19]

Just awesome, I hadn't seen it, but really outstanding.

[@vincentchen6186]

Her vocals were a lot better in the first semi final! The camera work was also a little bit better in the semi final, especially during the climax of the song (when the Earth drops behind and they start 'flying' off into space).