Vocal Coach & Songwriter React to Takahiro Moriuchi (Taka) of One Ok Rock - Hello | Blind Reaction

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Watch first-time reactions and expert analysis with Guinness World Record-breaking vocal coach, Richard Fink IV, and Billboard #1 songwriter, Johnny Cummings.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Taka singing Hello
01:15 First time hearing Taka sing a cover
01:45 Takahiro Moriuchi’s artistry
06:52 Taka’s vocal technique
08:55 Conclusion to Hello cover by Taka
10:15 Vocal Assessment and Private Lessons
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SONG CREDITS
Written by: Adele and Greg Kurstin
Original Video: • Adele - Hello (Cover b...
*This video is for educational purposes and is not intended to infringe any copyrights
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[@nonimai5715]

I want to recommend a lot of songs of ONE OK ROCK : I was King ( orchestra version), Renegades, Save yourself… You can figure out how great Taka’s vocal is at their concert.

[@throga]

Thanks so much!

[@chubipower]

Their concert with the orchestra is one of my favs. OOR was so gracious to stream their past concerts online during the lockdown period when they couldn't perform live.

[@sheninggg]

We Are live japan dome tour!

[@kumiko.k3119]

そう、それです！ぜったいにきいてみてほしい。おすすめ！

[@IskonTero-vh5cx]

Recommended

[@lolyungmulaBABY]

Yes, please - or the cat gets it!

[@orokgalak1167]

We are 18 festival one oke rock Epic crowd sing together

[@user-ti5mj7eo1x]

“We are”(Ambitions Japan Dome Tour)🤘

[@amy0531]

Wow! Original key!! What ａ beautiful voice!! His vocal range is amazing♥️♥️

[@throga]

He's awesome!

[@crosswithyou]

Glad you guys came back to Taka/OOR so soon. Taka's parents are both famous folk singers in Japan so he's definitely got some pretty good DNA in his veins, but he certainly worked hard to get where he's at now. At the beginning of his career, a lot of people scorned him for what they perceived as riding on his father's coattail, but that only motivated him to prove them wrong and distinguish himself. OOR doesn't do songs for anime series, for example, which is arguably the easiest way to get fans in the west, because they want to make become known through their skills rather than as "that group that sang that anime song." I respect them for not taking shortcuts. Looking forward to your next OOR reaction! Can't go wrong with any of their songs.

[@throga]

We've been loving reviewing OOR and Taka! And we've had quite a few comments about his parents! Thanks for the comment!

[@Fatalistic_Viking]

​@@throgaEven though Taka's parents are famous singers in Japan he got into a huge argument with them when he was in high school, and that resulted in his mother disowning him and he ran away from home. He ended up writing the song "Nobody's Home" to apologize to them for everything he did at that time. You have to watch him sing it live at Yokohama arena 2012. He gets incredibly emotional during the performance because his parents were actually at that concert.

[@mlm5150]

He also has a younger brother who is in a band called My First Story, and Hiro has an amazing voice as well.

[@kialovet]

You definitely would love other cover song by Taka too. another song cover by Taka is EASY ON ME - ADELE

[@throga]

There have been some others recommending that as well!

[@IskonTero-vh5cx]

His voice 🔥

[@throga]

It's amazing!

[@virginiaslaughter4725]

Thank u so much your review was awesome, they do so many great songs, they have a song called "we are" they do in a rock concert but they also do it with 10 thousand 18 year Olds that do harmony its called "we are" (18) for the first 4 or 5 minutes there is a narrative in Japanese then they musing. It's is so beautiful the first time I heard it I cried and u can tell the band loved it

[@throga]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@inck3452]

Thank you for your video. Easy on my cover by Taka is amazing too.

[@throga]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@shicelle635]

Yay that’s quick. I highly recommend you to hear him in some heavy performances. “The Beginning” in Eye of the Storm tour or “Deeper Deeper” In Yokohama Stadium. The band is very good live.

[@throga]

Thanks so much for the recommendations!

[@Fatalistic_Viking]

Your next reaction needs to be "The Beginning" live at Yokohama stadium mighty long fall tour. It's actually their most popular song. You'll get to see how energetic Taka is, and how he interacts with the crowd.

[@throga]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@Fatalistic_Viking]

@@throga It's my pleasure. It's great that more and more people are discovering OOR. I hope that you guys could explain how Taka can sing perfectly without missing a note while running, jumping and even headbanging. You'll have to watch a couple songs from most of their shows over the past decade to see everything Taka can do. I'm looking forward to your reaction to their more upbeat and heavier songs. Some of them might give you Linkin Park vibes. They were actually supposed to tour with Linkin Park .

[@Xia-hu]

that's also a movie OSt, of the best manga adaptation ever, Rurouni kenshin

[@mevius10969]

TAKA was born to parents who are very famous singers in Japan. In my layman's opinion, I think he got the husky voice from his father and the crystalline voice from his mother. His parents are still active as singers. I heard that TAKA's English learning is mostly self-taught and not specially trained.😊 I think this video is about 8 years old, so I think his English is better now.

[@throga]

We've had a few comments about his parents being successful artists as well. We'll check them out!

[@petrajosephine]

@@throga His brother is the lead singer of Japanese band My First Story - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_First_Story.

[@mihokosymons5188]

Wonderful! Thank you for covering this. I left Japan 30 years ago, so imagine my surprise when I discovered the band a year ago and then found out his parents are both veteran superstar singers in Japan that I grew up listening to! 🤯

[@pennyfinnie1613]

Yes definitely check out Taka’s cover of Adele’s Easy On Me. UNBELIEVABLE! ❤

[@throga]

Thank you!

[@snow.1105]

Quickly, ONE OK ROCK's next reaction🤩 I am very happy!! Thank you!! ONE OK ROCK has a wide range of songs, from intense rock songs to sweet ballads, and all of them move us✨ I love all of their songs, so I am not sure what song to recommend, but I am sure I will get many requests from fans, so please discover more of their charms🤗 *Very cute cat!!😻You were on your lap looking at the screen together🥰 I would love to see the cat again💗 Of course I subscribed to your channel👍 ありがとう🙏

[@throga]

Thanks so much for the comment! We are enjoying discovering OOR and Taka's music! The cat is also a really big fan ;)

[@sohee_lee02]

タカお父さんは日本でも非常に人気のある歌手でした 彼の名前は森進一で、彼の母親も歌手の正子だった。弟のhiroもmy first storyというバンドをやっています。家族全員が歌手

[@s1nb535]

次男はアーティストではないですよ。 兄弟で1番上手いそうですが…

[@NamiMakimono]

All of One OK Rock’s live performances are unbelievably crazy! “We Are”, “Clock Strikes” and “Mighty Long Fall” are some other great lives to check out. (^~^) 💕🦋

[@bellenomura]

Thank you for reacting to decade old long cover. Taka is absolutely brilliant as aa vocalist and his band members are exceptional too. Hope you will react to their live performance of We Are

[@throga]

You're welcome! We're loving Taka and OOR!

[@labullez]

Great reaction ! I saw them in Paris in July and they are incredible. Taka's voice live is so powerful and emotional at the same time❤

[@maryannbaxter73]

Oh Taka´s amazing voice!!! Yes, how can we not be jealous of his amazing beautiful gift and talent.

[@marisaheymann3759]

Great reaction, guys. I love how you break down his vocals. From a fan of OOR it's amazing to see music professionals explain Taka's awesomeness. 😊 please react to more of their live videos. A few are We are. Waisted nights. Mighty long fall. And please some of their studio session. I believe there are like 9 or so. Thank you ❤

[@throga]

So glad you're enjoying it. We're definitely fans of OOR and Taka now!

[@user-ei5bm4db1s]

Така один из лучших певцов мира. Слушаю их с 2011 и всегда их песни на первом месте в моём плейлисте.

[@dazuul]

TAKAが歌ってるの聴いてAdeleを好きになった。思い出深い曲❤

[@justinlawrencebennet]

One ok Rock has a massive catalogue of amazing songs. The entire band is phenomenal. Please revisit them!

[@AM-fc1pz]

Ohoo!! I'm glad that you listen to this cover song cuz I believe this is the one which tells you Taka's vocal skill. (At that time, "Take what you want" which you reacted last time, Taka was kind of sick) I would like to recommend: Taka's high note→Your tears are mine Taka's long tone→Clock Strikes OOR's great live perform w/autdience →We are

[@milissadaniels6303]

I love Taka's voice discovered him during the Pandemic and just love everything about this band.

[@erikapr]

YESS!! Love how you guys describe Taka's voice! Maybe you wanna listen to their cover of Easy On Me -Adele. OOR made it sounds more rock with their style. I'd love to hear your opinion on both Taka's vocal and their music arrangements. Honestly, I love it more than the original lol, just my taste😂 they released it on Apple Music, and there's a fanmade video on KZbin which contains recaps of OOR world tours. Oh don't forget to listen to the original Adele version first before, so you can tell the differences! Keep going and thank you!! Waiting for more OOR reviews in the future!

[@erikapr]

- we are (tokyo dome 2018) - i was king (orchestra 2018) - stand out fit in (orchestra 2018) - the beginning (Eye of The Storm 2020) Headbanger: - Mighty Long Fall (Yokohama 2014) - Deeper Deeper (Yokohama 2014) - Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer (Yokohama 2014) - No Scared (Yokohama 2014) - Nothing Helps (Yokohama 2014) Just sharing my favs✌🏻

[@throga]

Thanks so much! We're really enjoying discovering OOR and Taka's music!! And make sure to check out our newest video on Taka's cover of Adele's "Hello"!

[@6468May]

Where ever you are is my favorite song and I love Taka’s vocals in that song. You will love how it’s usually just him and the piano. The Japanese audience knows when to be so quiet and then when to be so loud. Your Kitty will love it. My cats Bella and Loki love it when it plays every time!

[@lou-lu2644]

Taka is amazing, love him. Please check out more of them ❤

[@mikelucas-rg2gu]

While I’m at it . . We are . Live Cry out live Fight the night orchestra version Clock strikes live Stand out fit in live Wasted nights live Vandalise studio jam sessions Taking off studio sessions Have at it boys 💪🏼

[@throga]

Thanks so much for the recommendations!

[@phill4837]

Hi!Thank you for your reaction of their music. They finally released new song. Music Video will out on 29th Aug. I'll wait for your reaction.

[@mikelucas-rg2gu]

A channel that actually listens to its subscribers 🙏🏼

[@throga]

We're really enjoying your recommendations!

[@jolenenakamatsu4397]

So happy that you found how incredible Taka's voice is. I love your reactions especially since you are a vocal coach and a song writer. One OK Rock lives are the best because you really can hear Taka going all out in his vocals and the band is really awesome. Their music deserves to be heard by more people because once they discover them, they become instant fans. Looking forward to more reactions.

[@throga]

So glad you're enjoying the videos. We definitely plan on doing more OOR and Taka videos!

[@jolenenakamatsu4397]

I am so happy to hear that because I really love your reactions. Glad I subscribed.@@throga

[@virginiaslaughter4725]

Actually it's called (18) one ok rock "we are" l 18fes l NHK and they start to sang about 4 minutes in

[@mkgenm5878]

Thanks for your reactions❤

[@throga]

You're very welcome!!

[@skins8083]

I love finding people that are discovering and reacting to One Ok Rock! Please continue to react and enjoy songs from the past and future by this band as there are wayyyy too many amazing ones where Taka's vocals are showcased brilliantly. Whatever the OOR community recommends is what I recommend as well- you can't really go wrong to be honest. I only ask that you try to stick with the live performances. Taka and his group always shine brighter and sounds MUCH better when performing live. Great video, keep up the great work!

[@throga]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gatoli3862]

Recommend to check out the studio jam versions, especially taking off ! so versatile and amazingly done!

[@throga]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@maartinka]

Woah, another oor reaction was so quick, ehe. Im glad you enjoyed it! Taka is no doubt an amazing singer, and in their live performances it’s clearly seen that he’s a great frontman/crowd keeper as well. I think you would enjoy hearing another adele cover, but this time done by the whole band, “easy on me”. Their arrangement made it much more rhythmic and rocky-ish, and for me personally mory lively. And taka’s vocals in there? Chef’s kiss. BUT there is “one by one” (2015) performance (live ofc) which i really really want you to see. It perfectly captures how taka can easily switch between screams and clean sound, and there are some vocals from guitarist too;) Also I would definitely recommend “mighty long fall” or “i was king” (there is a performance of this song with a whole orchestra, its majestic). Im sure you will have a bunch of suggestions in comments to choose from, so thank you for your reaction! It was nice to hear your thoughts and opinions (and to see that cutie, even if just for so long)❤

[@throga]

Glad you enjoyed the video, and thank you for the recommendations!

[@yumienicole4547]

More one ok rock pls!! ❤❤

[@throga]

We'll definitely be doing more!

[@JL-sc3pi]

So glad you guys hit another One OK Rock song!! Hope there’s lots more to come… Taka has to be one of the most versatile singers out there. Dude can sing anything…

[@throga]

There will definitely be more coming! He's an awesome vocalist!

[@paulitaaldana4650]

I am beyond happy that you guys discover them. Lookibg forward to more One Ok Rock reactions ❤

[@throga]

I'm sure there will be more!

[@paulitaaldana4650]

@@throga thank you so much!! Looking forward to more One Ok Rock. Please react to We Are live at Japan dome tour!!! This song saved me multiple times. This song is so powerful and meaningful to all the young generations. 🖤

[@othinus]

for some of their heavier stuff, please check out ONE OK ROCK - 3xxxv5 Take Me To The Top LIVE specifically the one with green haired Taka(vocalist)

[@throga]

Thanks!

[@mbrezovsky89]

He comes from a family of singers if you’re interested you should look up his parents and brother. They are also singers. I love We Are either live Japan Dome Tour or 18 fest( they played at a festival supporting the youth when they changed the voting age from 21 down to 18)

[@YpykXau]

Thank you for let me discover this amazing group!!!

[@MichaelReiter]

Taka is an amazing singer. At 7:48 he was pushing it, but he did a great job covering this beautiful song. And it seems he sang it in the original key. Another amazing singer is Zhou Shen from China. He is high pitched and has the voice of an angel. I also recommend the Korean vocal group Forestella that is outstanding.

[@ElquiHayashi]

my favourites by far from OOR are We are, Hearthache, and Stand Out Fit In. Thanks for reacting and analysing OOR.

[@herodailylife..3993]

Amazing just wow n chill

[@gmsadventures]

WE ARE Live 2018 IS a good one, There is a lot of good songs by this band, I LOVE THE NEW SONG NEON the live version but that hasnt been released yet on youtube i think.

[@erin4802]

I just stumbled upon your channel the other day from the previous One Ok Rock reaction. I was really happy to see y'all pop up in my recommendation for another video of them! I really like hearing technical comments about Taka's voice, it really puts into perspective how talented he is. I just recently got into OOR pretty heavily and I can't get enough of their music. I hope you guys continue to listen them, I would love to see your reactions! My recommendations for them are "We are" (specifically the live ambitions japan dome tour video :D), "Mighty Long Fall" (the Yokohama stadium live video), "Stand Out Fit In" (orchestra ver.), "Fight the Night" (orchestra japan tour). Thanks again for reacting to them!

[@throga]

Thank you! We've really enjoyed reacting to OOR and Taka!

[@IskonTero-vh5cx]

Love your reaction 🔥

[@throga]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@JaySuzaku]

Check out: Your tears are mine (Jam session)!

[@kee1pride31]

They just released a new song 11 hours ago btw. (Make it out alive) banger!

[@brian0703]

Another Adele song covered by Taka and oor is Easy On Me. I think it’s even better. You should check this out.

[@glennaa11]

for such a tiny little guy he's really got a lot of power

[@michasia1745]

I recommend I Was King Orchestra version ! And nice reaction, I like that you are not only amazed by artist, but also try to explain some technical stuff :)

[@throga]

Thanks so much!

[@ame_user-pu3rf3zo4n]

OOR sound so good live! You should also listen to their live of "Clock Strikes" (35xxxv tour). Taka's vocal range is really just amazing.

[@throga]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@mizzcuan]

Please react to Renegades (piano version), if you want to watch him do vocal gymnastics 😊

[@DQ_Forever]

Beautiful voice. Very emotional. ❤

[@Yama-kd8gd]

I can't wait to do the next "OOR" reaction! ! waiting!

[@reneedevry4361]

This was a great reaction to Taka. Thank you.❤️ 🥰🥰🥰 Hugs from a Canadian Dear🇨🇦 -"tempted off the path by this fantastic vocalist for a short while"🥹😂

[@throga]

Thank you too!

[@kirariniwa3948]

yeeeey i love one ok rock, and Taka voice is amazing!! i need more reactions

[@throga]

Definitely more coming!

[@abelon0214]

Please react to Adele’s “easy on me” cover version by Taka🙏

[@throga]

We've had a lot of requests for that one!

[@cessd2860]

He also covers A thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton...so captivating!

[@flowerhero7462]

I want you guys to listen Your tears are mine. I love it❤

[@islasoleil7791]

Nooow that youve seen this you gotta check out their cover of Adele Easy On Me too

[@throga]

We've had a lot of requests for that one actually!

[@rareririrareriri6327]

we are from ambition japan live version is amazing!! reaction please! easy on me cover is also amazing! reaction please!

[@meggiymeggiymeggiymeggiy2401]

THANK YOU😆💕✨🙏🇯🇵

[@throga]

You're so welcome!

[@user-ro7lx5gi8z]

聞いてくださってありがとう😂❤

[@t4ka413]

one ok rock - wasted nights live version pls

[@user-qi7mm6dd4e]

このリアクションが見たかったです❤ ありがとう🫶

[@leiyavns]

React to One ok rock we are live japan dome tour pls

[@monicaabenoja2805]

I recommend Ending Story (orchestra version) that song is a banger 🤗

[@throga]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@Xia-hu]

Taka's parents: Mori Shinichi (stage name): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4eWd5ZmncpmppI He sold nearly 90 million albums in Japan. Mori Masako (stage name): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqKsaKGip9SNq7c she gave up her career when she married Mori and had Takahiro, Tomohiro (TV director) and Hiroki (also a rock singer). Later when her sons grew up she released more songs. The style they sing in is called ENKA. It's a very specific music style that involves certain singing techniques that might not be familiar to Western ears and Western singing training, so it could definitely be interesting for you to hear. Btw, both Taka and Hiroki were originally trained to be Jpop idols, but Taka was booted out of the agency because someone released a photo of him smoking and hugging a girl (Jpop industry is really strict with artists, no private life is allowed, dating is forbidden). He then went on to have a huge fight with his parents who discovered booze and cigs in his room and he ran away from home. He lived on his own from age 16 and worked at a restaurant before meeting Toru and becoming the vocalist of OOR. :)

[@user-tv9wb9rl6p]

Nice👍

[@throga]

Thank you!

[@orokgalak1167]

We are 18 fest version!

[@Roxst1905]

Please listen to "renegades" piano version from them ❤

[@2Chua]

I saw Johnny checking out Taka's pitch perfect A flat 5. Yup.

[@Xia-hu]

It's cool to see Japanese artists getting reacted to :) I would also like to recommend a korean vocal group called Forestella. They are not a Kpop band, but a vocal quartet and they have genius covers of songs like Bohemian Rhapsody, Scarborough Fair, L'Immensita, Time in a Bottle, Je Suis Malade, or even pop covers like Despacito or Bad Romance :) Their harmonies are out of this world, definitely suitable for trained ears ;)

[@DQ_Forever]

This is a great request.

[@demamine1820]

The beginning next pls

[@jadeluna9623]

MOREEE PLEASE~ T-T

[@lanalee7826]

Wherever you are - live ambitions tour

[@paulitaaldana4650]

We are Live at japan dome tour Ambitions tour Take what you want Live at japan dome tour ambitions tour

[@erikoenglish1651]

タカの両親は、日本で誰でも知っている有名な歌手です。

[@mirelly6883]

React one ok rock wasted nights live

[@lydianvt4346]

Goosebumps 👏👏👏

[@kee1pride31]

Is this and take what you want all they have seen? Omg

[@throga]

So far! We're looking forward to hearing much more!

[@kee1pride31]

Btw Taka tops his range in “save your self” if you want to hear him peak. He sings even higher on the Japanese version of it

[@IByaxi]

I've been following One ok Rock for years, thank you for your amazing analysis. Hopefully you guys can react to DPR Ian in the future, he is a great artist with a totally different concept. He speaks in his lyrics and expresses in his videos what it is like to deal with bipolar disorder. The lore that hides his work is surprising, with alter-egos and universes out of this world.

[@user-vi5ox3nw6m]

Great ❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍

[@erikoenglish1651]

Beautiful ネコ😺

[@throga]

Thank you!

[@kaz2507]

there is no surprised that he can sing for us Japanese people, because both his parents are talented singers, as matter of fact, His mom and dad are still much more famous than Taka in Japan.

[@IskonTero-vh5cx]

Japan treasure 🪙

[@throga]

We'll have to check out some videos of his parents performing!

[@6468May]

What are his parents names? I want to ask my mom if she know them

[@kaz2507]

Mother is Masako Mori 森昌子. Father is Shinichi Mori 森進一@@6468May

[@mitchcool146]

Neon, Save yourself, Let me let you go, Etc

[@throga]

Thanks!

[@IskonTero-vh5cx]

Pls check One Ok Rock-Good goodbye live from Japan tour 2015

[@kobuta1190]

I saw him walking with his friend in Tokyo yesterday! I could immediately tell it’s him from his speaking voice😊

[@raymanuelrosello9389]

also watch the cover of Open Arms with Arnel Penida of the Journey

[@cams5249]

💖

[@eanassez3647]

I recommend Open Arms - Journey (Arnel Pineda x Taka)

[@lorriredmon8212]

He is so incredibly talented! His voice is phenomenal. Another singer who sings effortlessly is Mitch Grasse of Pentatonix. He's a Countertenor.

[@nshippudennaruto2814]

If you react to save yourself please pick the Japanese version and I highly recommend. One ok rock vandalize studio jame session! There’s two songs in that session! Which also includes your tears are mine! The video is around 9 mins long . Please watch! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHqcg5qMrt-IatU ( here’s a link!)

[@throga]

Thank you!

[@nshippudennaruto2814]

@@throga no problem! I can’t wait to see your reaction!

[@6468May]

Wherever You Are the Ambitions Tour please 🙏🏼 please 🙏🏼

[@bettina_s]

Im so jealous of his voice like brother.. like someone tell me when is he breathing?

[@VeroLuna-em3lp]

Maravillosa voz, espero más videos de ustedes, especialmente si son de Dimash, espero y pronto puedan ver Ópera 2, ansío ver sus reacciones ✨