VOCAL TALKTHROUGH: Jazmine Sullivan & Eric Church - National Anthem at Super Bowl LV!

[@stronghopemusicacademy6670]

The arrangement is so good. the country and the gospel collab is so heavenly. and the Aretha vibes!!!

[@vonnjackson9058]

This performance proves how amazing she is! They “worked together” because she controlled the performance. She’s a powerhouse yet she didn’t over sing him. She allowed him to stay in his lane and she kind of performed around him doing her thing. It was perfect.

[@nathanjwhitfield7712]

This made me appreciate this rendition even more

[@rahneff3952]

She sounds likes Aretha, specifically the top notes. It's a very similar technique and tone.

[@sandi1410]

You nailed it. I said the same.

[@oneilgerald]

Ooooooo!!!!!! THIS is an observation!

[@rahneff3952]

@@oneilgerald I'm fanning out. You're amazingly talented - thank you for producing quality content. I never thought about it until she performed at the Aretha Franklin tribute - I thought she would have been a better fit that Jennifer. She favors her more too. Especially when she does less runs and more belts, she sounds like Aretha.

[@AntcmbHeat]

Jazzy was definitely influenced by Aretha Franklin fasho !!! The tone, the pitch, the notes, the harmonies everything!!!

[@AustinnTheSingerr]

@@AntcmbHeat it’s like Aretha X Kim Burrell Musical Love Child. Because Kim is Jazmine’s Ultimate Influence

[@davidsparkman1632]

For anyone who complains about this being too long. This is a vocal walkthrough. The point of this video is to breakdown every choice the artist makes, not sit and watch them sing like every reaction channel.

[@OurMusicIsOurs]

Jazmine's talent is beyond this world. I'm glad she's getting these well-deserved mainstream opportunities. I love your content ❤️ !!!

[@natashaboggs4332]

Right!

[@oneilgerald]

Thanks for the love and for the appreciation! I love doing this! And yes, Jazmine is SUCH a talent!

[@thebrothaj]

“…while still appreciating the black.ness. of jazmine’s improvisation.” that was perfection. basically, it allowed one crowd to sing it proper, while the other crowd showed. out. simultaneously! lol eric church did his thing. jazmine dig his thing, her thing, and everybody else’s thing… she ATE this… like, left a carcass ate it!

[@craigjackson5784]

Now I’m no vocal coach. But I watched a vocal coach reaction video before I got here and they probably should come watch you. Like a “coach the coach”...cause you REALLY get it. So good!

[@oneilgerald]

Woahhhh....thank you!!

[@ladiibutterfly]

When you said “it just wasn’t black” and “as black people we just stretch it out” I felt all that! It’s the easiest way to explain it but I totally understood and loved the authenticity!!! Loved your analysis!

[@theliltee97]

Jazmine gave me VERY much Aretha with her bright, gospel inspired vocals. She’s usually a lot more jazz inspired

[@rahneff3952]

YOOOO You and I both. It's the top notes, Anything above a G4, sounds like Franklin to me. I don't know If she can act, but I thought she would have been a better option for a movie part as Ms. Franklin, than Jhud. I used to think it wasn't an option because of the amount of trills Sullivan is known for. Where as Franklin belts a lot of notes (and has some of her own trills if you look through her live catalogue), I saw this first at the BET Aretha Franklin Tribute.

[@musicalvibes08]

When she sang "Our Flag was still there." ... It's like Aretha's soul jumped in here!

[@oneilgerald]

I LOVE this observation!!!

[@Conker32192]

Jazmine was singing for her life

[@chocolateangel8743]

She was playing around and held back A LOT for Eric's sake.

[@seanjb29]

This was a masterful talk through of a mind blowing performance 🤯

[@oneilgerald]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@jessicandennis]

I appreciate you giving eric his credit! He GAVE what he was supposed to GIVE!!!

[@keonnashaw9549]

Jas has been SLLLLLLEEEEPPPPPTTTT ONNNN for tooo long!!! She was a beast when she was a little girl 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@nikkiplatt316]

You understood the music and appreciated what the both brought to the table more than anyone else I saw. Well done!

[@oneilgerald]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! *bows*

[@willowbe4747]

I love them together, they complimented each other. I don't know why people are saying he shouldn't have been there. But Jaz tho...!!!!!!! It was the ramparts we watched part for me! When she took different liberties with that delivery that was so beautiful I knew this rendition would be a treat and it was! I know nothing about music, but I figured she came in early she gave him a look and then went for the note. Glad u confirmed this for me. Great video!

[@oneilgerald]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@too2great8]

I love how she's enunciating on certain words. Just giving space and I'm no expert, but I loved it!

[@waynecsmith5145]

Nice overview...Jazmine is great...and a great person too...many blessings to her family....

[@JaTaunPratt]

Jazmine is belting in that upper 5th...we're not ready for worthy of this. But we thank you for blessing us with it Jazmine!!!! Oh Savior of R&B

[@kaylahferguson9839]

Loved this, jazmine gave me chills

[@birdiereddbirdieredd1564]

She killed it!!! My God she sang her face off❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@oneilgerald]

Her ENTIRE face off!

[@stacey4you]

Love your talk throughs! Don't sleep on O'Neil y'all!!

[@oneilgerald]

😴....Oh! HAHA! Thanks Stacey! (I know her in real life, guys!)

[@VenieceSession]

The timing is everything!! you better know that! sing along vs SANGIN!! gotta make room for us ALL. Love it!

[@dwyaneohmar9418]

I Knew already!! But I’m glad you said it on your platform that Jazmine was actually Able to be free and do A lot more alongside Eric Church than she would have if she sang it alone.

[@PMChannel.]

It's really a good point that people don't realize. Jazmine would have killed it alone but I love what Eric Church did and this is a great video explaining the beauty of this duet.

[@natashaboggs4332]

Yes! I said the same thing.

[@oneilgerald]

Yup! It was SUCH a good choice!

[@paulalane4750]

I'm a huge Eric Church fan. I think they both did a wonderful job!

[@Ibeenflew]

this analysis was sooo on point! i agree with your points on why that matchup was so good and was able to give us more of what we love from Jazmine!

[@oneilgerald]

Wow! Thank you for the kind words!

[@judithcoleman-farmer24]

I love the way you analyze each line of Jazmine's performance. I've learned quite a bit in just this short video exercise. It really helps me with my vocal performances. Thank you. Yes, she is an amazing singer. As you stated, she was actually able to sing in her own style and not over sing Eric. I really love the tempo/rhythm.😊

[@RDH1986]

Jazmine is giving Aretha fully.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Jasmine’s vocal quality and breathing technique is phenomenal . HER riffs and style. ………………………………….Simple amazing. Graceful performer

[@irislee8711]

I need an in depth analysis of Jazmine voice. She has one of the most unique voices I’ve ever heard. She definitely made me feel more comfortable singing in my lower range. I’m also a jazzy type singer and I live for her runs

[@oneilgerald]

I didn't quite do an analysis, but I did break down a run from Pick Up Your Feelings! There's a liiiiiittle more information there! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3uygqefZcmMl8U

[@DanielleSamoneJohnson77]

Thank you for sharing your insights on this performance. I wanted to add a couple notes to highlight your points. 1- Not only did Eric Church hold the pocket for her musically, he held it for her politically as well. With all that's happened since June 2020 and especially since Jan 2021, having a black woman sing was a statement. Eric Church held the note for white people to sing along and for the white people who stood for Trump could also feel like this was their song too. Secondly, Jazmine gave beautiful homage to Whitney Houston with her ensemble. She wore a studded head dress similar to what Whitney wore as Queen of the Night. And Whitney wore a white wind breaker jump suit for her anthem. Jazmine similarly wore a white suit. In her interview with a Philly native journalist (sorry I'm not recalling the journalist's or the network's name), this point was noted and Jazmine acknowledged it. (Editted to remove autocorrect typos.)

[@oneilgerald]

These are SUCH GOOD POINTS! I love it when people are analyzing deeper than the surface! Thanks for chiming in!

[@DanielleSamoneJohnson77]

@@oneilgerald Thanks for your response. Sorry to see so many autocorrect mishaps made their way into my comment. Somehow you magically read through the mess. My bad.

[@louisewade3092]

Love Love Love your passion for your craft❤❤❤

[@fatsnackaasmr6873]

She make you wanna shout. Whewwww that girl it. 🥰✨

[@AJ-gd1ww]

Hunny, he damn right I was sanging with them. In my head, I was killing it with Jazmine, hitting all her notes.

[@fatsnackaasmr6873]

A J 🤣🤣🤣

[@arthuraviles3047]

Wow!! Amazing! Thank you so much! Amazing commentary again!! With so much appreciation, Arthur

[@CharlesWarrenOnline]

The "modern" version you're referring to is Whitney Houston 😂 after her performance, that has become the new normal for vocalist to sing.

[@oneilgerald]

Wow! I never actually made the connection! But it makes complete sense! Thanks for this! And for watching!

[@CinniBom95]

This channel is so cool. You describe things so well. I can’t sing idk how I got here but I love it lol

[@oneilgerald]

Thank you!!!! And I'm glad you made it here. Welcome!!! Haha!

[@yashuasbeloved2642]

Ml

[@tleeanna]

Yessss she’s AMAZING!!! Love her

[@chrisphillips5212]

Jazmine is just simply Amazzzzzzing!!!

[@jcbreed77]

Wow. What brilliant insight, just subscribed. Big Jazmine fan and it's so nice to hear how closely you listen to what she does!!!

[@P_Belle]

You soooo enjoyed doing this.

[@oneilgerald]

YES! I! DID! Haha! Thanks for watching!

[@mrskay1674]

Jasmine is an entire BEAST!

[@Plantanos23]

Great talk through. I'm subscribing off of this alone.

[@oneilgerald]

Ehhhhhhh! Welcome aboard!

[@d.t.artistry]

Love your videos and this channel! I would love to see you talk through some of Moses Sumney’s live performances!!!

[@austinbmoon]

This dude can sing his ass off

[@axelito6342]

Jazmine Sullivan is Kim burell’s vocal twin . They seem to have the same approach to their high belting , maybe Jaz will be belting G5 and G#5 when she is 45-50

[@miahunt9283]

Kim could never 😔

[@christiancolo7768]

@@miahunt9283 she already has a G#5

[@christiancolo7768]

@@miahunt9283 kim burrell has some A5s

[@tffy2004]

I enjoy "Talk Throughs" much more than reactions. You bring up points and point out things that made me fall in love with this pairing. In the beginning I refused to listen to it because although I didnt know a single thing about Mr. Church I KNOW Queen Jazmine SANGS and I felt there really isnt a male artist worthy of a duet with her. So I thought she was going to have to hold back as to not outshine Mr. Church. BUT I was WRONG...and you break down exactly why. I can't tell you how many times I've watched this Talk Through. 😁😁😁

[@sylviadarby9917]

The best talk through ever.

[@oneilgerald]

Wow, thank you!!!

[@GAVINLUVSBEYONCE]

Great job! I agree with you on Beyoncé being the architect for this production. I love how you dissect this performance. Jazmine made this feel like a whole movie with foreshadowing and plot twists. You are cute too! would love to see you sing your favorite song

[@marsswep2794]

Gerald you killing me🤣🤣🤣

[@oneilgerald]

HAHA!

[@tonimiddleton6469]

She killed it and he was cold as well 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@killlamas57]

I thought it was the best “remixed” national anthem since Marvin Gaye’s.

[@miahunt9283]

Absolutely 💯

[@Patchwork85]

Love this analysis! You've gained a new subscriber!😉

[@taflem3]

I'm glad someone talked about the unique time signature. They switched back to the original time signature at the key change

[@angelaofluv]

Thaks for making the Black point. you be playing

[@sheldonghorton]

I loved this!

[@chocolateangel8743]

I love watching you and Soprano Notes (black Opera singer).

[@oneilgerald]

I just looked her up! I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@chocolateangel8743]

@@oneilgerald I thought you might. 😊

[@American_Boy]

We noticed ALL the same things 💙❤️

[@oneilgerald]

Great minds think alike! And with all the languages you speak (🤯) I'm not surprised you caught this stuff! Woohoo!

[@theenana11]

YOU NEED TO TALK ABOUT BRANDY’S CINDERELLA MEDLEY WITH TODRICK HALL PLEASEEEEE

[@chrisphillips5212]

If Jazmine would have sang this by herself, I'm 100% sure, her performance would have been parallel with Whitney's version. At the same time, Jazmine sang superbly here🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@JoyFay]

Brilliant analysis

[@mercirand8219]

Awesome breakdown 👌

[@ToyaF82]

I'm in love with her 😍

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

You sound like a music instructor . You stamped your time signature by the dawns early light. Your dynamics are great. Jasmine embodies similArities with range versatility. ERic took the lead with his guitar. Quality performance .

[@dtrn254]

Agreed with this review 👍

[@oneilgerald]

Thanks! 👍🏾

[@KajiVocals]

Great analysis!!!

[@oneilgerald]

Thank you!

[@KajiVocals]

As for Jazmine's top range - I've heard her do runs up to G# back to back (belt). Which tells me she can probably sing AT LEAST a B-flat which is crazy (she has a very easy B-flat in head voice which she sings every show in In Love With Another Man). I've always felt like she trained her voice down rather than up. Her song Don't Make Me Wait shows a bit more of her unmodified timbre.

[@christiancolo7768]

Her only run up to G#5 was in masterpiece and it was mixed

[@KajiVocals]

@@christiancolo7768 Yes, you're talking about studio. I'mtalking about a live perforamnce.

[@christiancolo7768]

@@KajiVocals i know about the B-flats because she has been using a lot of head voice lately and sustaining bb5 a lot, ive been binge watching jaz lives and the highest ive seen was G5, all mixed tho like in Adore you the prince covers and on it at the fenty show, the only belted g5 was in pick up your feelings.

[@christiancolo7768]

@@KajiVocals so........ where is this G# ? You once talked about an A5 too, im curious

[@lawrenceharris1761]

I love your break down !! 💯❤️

[@oneilgerald]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@lawrenceharris1761]

@@oneilgerald your welcome 🙂

[@angelaofluv]

Call and response of the Black Church

[@hectorrodrig]

I would love a reaction video of the incomparable Miss Angela Winbush. She is one of those phenomenal vocalists that does not get the recognition enough I think. Angel in particular is one of her many songs that is just like Wow... ❤️❤️❤️

[@Travis-lw6pm]

Could you analyze her singing "lift every voice and sing"? I'd love to hear your analysis.

[@godrockenvyy5160]

The way u broke this down is awesome 👌🏾 I know it's 8mths old but yesssss u did a good job & yesssss Whitney Houston was da best....... But Jazmin Sullivan sold up & showed out.... 💯🎯

[@KCandFriendsUSA]

I've always preferred the song in 4/4.

[@angelaofluv]

You know you gre up in church. you feel what she did

[@kbd85lw3]

💯

[@lionbstillongod6998]

Jazmine is better than Kim burell Kim could never no disrespect. Really tho frfr. Love yr class.

[@cyrus22999]

Aretha ??? Maybe a little. Kim Burrell- definitely!

[@divolifevlog]

Can you PLEASE make a video breaking down what “the pocket” actually means in the simplest form. Ive heard this phrase my entire life with different meanings.

[@oneilgerald]

Hmmmmm! I'm going to take note of this!

[@divolifevlog]

@@oneilgerald thank you! Love your videos!!

[@sugarbabyesquire107]

Kinda wish they would’ve just had Jasmine

[@eddiewright5421]

I’m with you brotha but, one thing you said that she cheat cause she came in early, no sir she meant to come in with the drums if you noticed the hand gestures and how it matches up with her voice to the drums pace that’s how they practiced it

[@playboiinuke]

Don’t pause so much😭

[@BigLyfe09]

I'm annoyed

[@lz1464]

These 22 minute pauses for a 3 minute song 😂😂😂

[@diordion60]

This

[@oneilgerald]

It's an unconventional style from what people are used to, lol. But it's much more of a play-by-play (a "talk" through) rather than a reaction. Thanks for watching, anyway!

[@Justinwtkns]

I loved lady Gaga playing with mixed meter during the inauguration

[@amiebergerlpclcdciii7900]

Shhhhhh

[@jamyrahbrown7410]

22 mins😑

[@allthingscreative1631]

Great video, but I'm sorry jazmine version of this is better then Whitneys' it's her tone and creativeness, we dont want to say it because whitney is a legend for sure but this was absolutely genius of her and eric.. the only person who I think who could have given this a run for her money is doraneice pace, derrell coley, smokie Norful, not even my girl keke wyatt would have done this justice in this way,because she isnt as creative with her arrangements as jaz. Just my opinion

[@allthingscreative1631]

I actually want to see tori kelly, and brandy do a version of the national anthem that's not in the norm, woo yall gonna kill me but I also think deborah cox could do better then whitney version also...

[@cherondavis2603]

I agree!!! Omg that’s so true

[@angelaofluv]

yeah she took over the melody lmao

[@killlamas57]

I don’t believe Beyoncé has anything to do with the NFL role. I think it’s just Jay Z.

[@AJ-gd1ww]

Maybe not officially but unofficially

[@killlamas57]

@@AJ-gd1ww I don’t know why people continue to assume that a wife is responsible for her husband. Y’all do that to Kim K every time Kanye does something stupid and the same with Jay Z. Beyoncé and Jay Z do have a collective image but that’s for music. Business-wise they are not to be held responsible for the other.

[@ZANDER2REAL.]

I wanna fight you!!! You kept pausing the video 🤬🤬🤬

[@russellherbert2879]

She doesn't sound like nobody but herself, and to me she sounds better than Whitney I'm sorry. So much better.

[@jflong684]

does white people have a genre?

[@oneilgerald]

I would say classical music! There are also many European folk genres! It would take some research, but I know those genres have evolved into some sub-genres today!

[@re3270]

YOU TALK TOO MUCH. LEARN TO PULL BACK.

[@angelaofluv]

can we mention how the football player literally began to fall asleep on his feet while Eric was singing alone

[@angelaofluv]

he tried. lol.

[@teeking4302]

The reason why she doesn't sing it by herself is they are showing two races coming together to sing a controversial song in this climate

[@drystannima2321]

You can sing too. Wtf

[@TamaraInTanzania]

I dont care ....i loved jazmines.voice and everything she does but I didnt like the eric church guy....at all...ok his guitar sounded very nice

[@relaxingloop1730]

You Talk Way To Much!

[@sistaviv1521]

I can't watch this channel so frustrating when you keep stopping it smh.

[@noice1983]

she sound like Yolanda Adams

[@angelofreytez3296]

you pause to muchhhhhhhh

[@Justice4ver4BreonnaTaylor]

It’s the too much talking for me.

[@dopesoul7179]

It’s a vocal walkthrough.. wat do u expect