Voice Teacher Reaction to So Hyang - Arirang Alone | Immortal Songs 2

Voice Teacher Reaction to Sohyang - Arirang Alone | 소향 - 홀로 아리랑 [Immortal Songs 2]--
Vocal coach, Valerie White Williams, reacts to So Hyang singing the Korean Folk Song, Aririang.
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[@tommyo2450]

There just is noone better.. She is beyond perfection.. In every single way.. Noone delivers like this amazing woman.. Great reaction and spot on for this legendary Korean song..

[@monicapaeklucky]

The way she arranged the song was to reflect Korea’s war torn history and the longing to reunite as a country or for a loved one

[@dannysimion]

Her vocals along with the violinist are my favorite in this performance! Fantastic melody and balance use of her vocals without overpowering the message and theme to this folk song.

[@katiaferreira4370]

This lady is one heck of a singer! I am always blessed by her voice

[@lightupgold9451]

Your reaction to Sohyang touched me emotionally , like Arirang alone flows. Thank you!

[@jinaqkrtjdrb32]

Do you know the story behind her awesome talent? She has always been singing, but when she was 20 years old and newly married she got cancer in her stomach and had to go through several operation. Because of this, she can never have children. But being member of the church she got people praying for her, and she survived the cancer. Because of this she sees her life a gift from God, and she wanted to dedicate her life and singing to Him. She said she wants her singing to comfort people who are in pain, telling them “I see you- I’ve been there”. She has since then almost exclusively been singing at churches at home and abroad, at charity events, or events to honor other artist - meaningful events, and avoided taking part in the big music industry. She has been contacted many times by international managers who could help her getting famous here in the West (she is famous in Asia, despite her limited performances), but she has always refused. Now she is about 41 years old (she looks so much younger!) and the last few years she has been participating in South Korean music contests on TV. When she first started singing on these TV shows she was very conflicted if this was the right thing to do. But then she saw a woman in the audience crying while she was singing, and she realised that her calling was to reach out to everyone who is hurting, not just people in church. ❤️ She not only has an outstanding talent and the most beautiful voice, her singing touches people in a way that is hard to explain, a gift from above. I love your true reaction. very thanks.❤️❤️❤️

[@nicolasesteves6661]

u already said that

[@JKOH5656]

@@nicolasesteves6661 So what? Giving information to someone who is new to this lady makes you feel bad?

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Thank you! I appreciate the background. So Hyang is an amazing singer!

[@jikhun3020]

She is all the more sad because she is not well yet, I always support her. Until I die

[@jikhun3020]

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[@정성원-k5o]

선생님의 눈시울이 젖어들었네요ㅠㅠ 정망 감동 적이네요. 항상 우리나라 소향님을 응원해 주시길 바랍니다. 감사합니다. 🙏 갓 소향 화이팅 💕💕💕

[@초심-w5e]

좋은 영상을 올려 주셔서 감사합니다.👍

[@케이팝콘-p1b]

'좋아요'에 한 번만 체크 할 수 밖에 없는것이 매우 안타까울 뿐입니다,,,대신 '구독'도 함께하고 가요~~진심어린 소향님노래에 대한 리액션 정말 감사드립니다!!^^

[@juliekeesee3499]

Sohyang is a beautiful singer. Her spirit is beautiful. She is a devout Christian and "God makes her sing" to comfort people. If you think this is something, you definitely need to hear her sing "Everyone". IMHO, Sohyang shines the brightest when her gospel roots come out. (She started out by singing in church). You might want to have some tissues nearby. Makes me cry every time.

[@이영재-c4o]

Arirang is a very special song for Koreans. It may not be well known to those who do not know Korean history. Arirang is a song of Korean people who has experienced Korean spirit, joy, sorrow and suffering. Perhaps it is peace around the world.

[@박대웅-d2m]

그렇습니다. 선생님. 우리의 잠자던 세포를 일깨워 주는 소향님입니다!!! 본능이에요! 본능! 누구든 그녀의 노래를 들으면신세계를 보져~~

[@chuckiefong1004]

Just a huge SHOUT OUT to you, Valerie, as you so eloquently articulate overriding VALUES you cherish when you respond to this incredible singer and human being Sohyang. The notion of music when it acknowledges community, sharing. spotlight, caring features that bond with the audience. It's taken me a lifetime recognize to the importance of this to fuller appreciate what music does and is all about.

[@slanis]

Sohyang once said that she hopes that her singing is able to heal people. She said she sings to share the love of God.

[@AndrastesGrace_]

I cried just like you at that high note... :) so beautiful

[@YaoEspirito]

I pick up exactly the same elements from her. She seems to be genuinely committed to giving rather than taking, focused on others rather than herself. A perfect alchemy of prodigious talent and pure heart.

[@jhyounyo]

You're right. Sohyang is a beautiful singer. She is a humble person and she has a beautiful spirit. Thank you. I enjoyed your reaction very much.

[@satomiwa]

There's nothing wrong with you today. It's not you, it's her. I'm a cold, aloof, emotionally stunted former guitar player for a bunch of hardcore punk rock bands. Quite often music that brings tears to other people's eyes makes me cringe because it just seems so phony and cheesy. And while I'm impressed as everyone should be by singers who have a wide range and exceptional control, I'm not impressed in a way that makes me emotional. Sohyang has an effect on me that no other singer's ever had, at least not consistantly. I guess there have been a few over the years who had their moments, drew a tear in one particularly powerful performance. But Sohyang does it almost every time. She brings emotions out of me that I didn't know I still had. I hope she never stops singing. I really like the way you do your reactions. Very respectful to the artist and insightful commentary. Liked and subscribed!

[@dodgrblu]

Yeah I have a similar experience to you. One of the few others that does this is Roy Khan when he was in Kamelot.

[@AC-ju5yu]

So Hyang also did the arrangements from orchestra to background vocals. She and her family are very creative. If you like interaction try Lean on Me, if you want emotion go to Everyone.

[@crazyr2113]

Or Where are you (only vimeo) :)

[@AC-ju5yu]

Love Where are you

[@uwn7013]

I love how sensitive your facial muscles are to music. They react truly and communicate with the music, the changing ups and downs of the music, the voice of Sohyang. They feels the emotions conveyed through her voice.

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Thank you! I'm so sensitive and friends have teased me about my twitchy face. lol. I guess my sensitivity works when making reaction videos. I do love reacting to such great singers like So Hyang!

[@brittag.pedersen5340]

❤️❤️❤️ She is and her voice is blessed from above. She sings with all her heart, soul and emotions! Can't count how many times I have been in tears listening to her! ❤️❤️❤️

[@김씨-y6k]

소향👍

[@emelianemone777]

that's a cute hound! :)

[@brittag.pedersen5340]

@@emelianemone777 😊

[@robertmyers7383]

So Hyang is a kind and amazing human being. She is a devout Christian and goes on missionary trips with her church to help the poor and needy. Take care.

[@coolguysaswell]

This is the best reaction ever I’ve seen not only vocal technique analysis but you guide us good direction emotionally.. i just hit subscribe thank you

[@alanacoletavares]

I’m happy to see I’m not the only who gets suuuuper teary eyed every time I listen to this!

[@Imokayluv]

I also get super emotional

[@goldyun-u3j]

Sohyang is a beautiful angel

[@womanwolf6745]

She is Korean Queen voice. Wonderfull Lady. Thanks to see So Hyang.

[@wannabedavid147]

Really sincere reaction that I totally agree with!! She's such a beautiful singer that I can't but fall in love. Her voice, hair, eyes, gestures and so on... everything from a to z.

[@daveclariondaing597]

You will definitely bawl your eyes out if you react to her "Everyone". It's her vocal masterpiece.

[@cakrabuana7029]

I REMEMBER WHEN I FIRST HEAR SOHYANG SANG ARIRANG ALONE, AND YOUR REACTION KINDA NOSTALGIC TO ME! I MOVED TO TEARS LIKE YOU DID!

[@eddianproject]

This lady is THE BOSS pitch, note length, range, dynamic's, breathe controll, emotions, resonance she has it all amazing.

[@user-japhaklibrarian]

Her tone is very good. Thank you for your reaction.

[@북두신권-l7q]

눈물 흘리지 말아요~~ 우리 향님 대단하죠?

[@inee_pos]

🧡 There's something in her voice that can't be expressed in words

[@이상득-j1q]

Everytime I watch this video, I hear her song with tears in my eyes. As you said she has beautiful heart without that she cannot sing the song that way.Arirang means a lot for us. It tells so many times of up-and-down history of Korea.Thank you for your understanding of her song!

[@lostfigure3703]

I have been waiting for this for so longg !!! Thank youu so muchh,, that was very enjoyable! Your should definitely react to So Hyang - Everyone next !

[@ughnicewatch]

I was touched by your reaction. Please continue to discover Sohyang

[@heyvaedryn]

Your reaction was the same as mine, especially at about 2:35 in your video, it almost forces you to have a physical reaction because it is so incredibly powerful! I've watched her performance so many times and I cry each time.

[@mskaks6276]

she really has a beautiful voice doesn't she?

[@kor22-24]

Thank you~~😭😭😭😭😭😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hans052163]

I've listened to "Arirang" four times in performance 2018, and I hope you'll song the amazing "Arirang" again this year. 🥰😍😸

[@alorr5751]

Oh my gosh. I'm out of words thank you so much for sharing this and thank you for your reaction how beautiful was this?

[@HuyAdriMira]

You make me so happy & I am really like when you feel the melody what she sings, she puts all her emotions into this song. Great reaction !

[@이석현-z5b]

Thsnk you for the reaction~ She is my favorit singer and angel.

[@tv-zz7se]

아름다운 소향님 리액션 감사합니다 당신의 감정따라 이노래는 또다르게 들리네요 소향은 사랑입니다

[@popoyquiroz6128]

New Subscriber here, from the Philippines! A full blooded filipino that loves So Hyang SO MUCH!! thank you for your beautiful reaction. Love from the philippines! 😍😍

[@fidenemini111]

What a singer, what a voice! And I admire the audience. Koreans! They are such a strong people! They can listen to this song without sheading a single tear. I'm not that strong - far from it. Even without watching the subtitles (first time). Water just rises to the eye level. Tried several times, each time the same. Thank you for a beautiful reaction!

[@Imokayluv]

I'm sure there were people who cried, this song is a powerful song that carries a strong meaning throughout Korean history, sung when one is happy or sad.

[@mariaaracelimontalvanarand6981]

The power of So Hyang 💗 even the logicals like you and me fall in love with her voice and performances. 💗

[@SS-ps4mf]

Great reaction, thank you. So Hyang and Dimash are unbelievable... Yes, exactly they are gifted... 💕

[@tvxqmiraculous]

Thank you for reacting to this one. I agree with you that she's so gifted and she used her voice to bring so many emotions. I hope you will also do reaction to Everyone, Where Are You, and Monalisa by SoHyang too :D

[@michaelmazzola1621]

thanks for the sohyang reaction she will make you cry.EVERYONE 7minute concert a masterpiece

[@gentleman4491]

Thank you so much for the best reaction. Probably the special part of this song from 06:08 must be not only one of the most emotional parts in all her songs but the most dramatic and stunning highlights I've ever heard and seen in my whole life. It's just so breathtaking and beautiful. She is just so lovely and amazing person. Always she touches me and makes me cry. But I'm so happy at the moment. Looking at her pure face, teary eyes, lovely gestures and body languages in addition to sweet and soft voice, she is not a human, looks like an angel. I don't know what to say. There is no word. Also you are a pure and warm person. I love both of you. Have a nice day. God bless you.

[@AndikaAngelious]

My tears going fall too if watch so hyang video singing..

[@Choice2231]

She is able to make the simple song to musical drama....She has magical voice ...Wonderful....wawoo~

[@aquarisbluelee414]

Thank you for your sincere reaction.👍 I've been waiting for your reaction since "Bridge over troubled water". As you say, I think she is one of the great singers.😍 Among many singers, she has her own solid colors.😁😁 And I'll look forward to your SoHyang's other song reaction.

[@brucelee2871]

OMG !!! What a fantastic and amazing song that was born with her heavenly voice and incredible singing ability ! So Hyang is ranked as a Star with Whitney and Mariah in the world's Top singer category by the American Critics of Music. Thanks for your truly nice reaction ! From the U.S.

[@K2_GaeRang]

I had the same reaction as you when I first heard this song.

[@Santti.G]

She goes higher than david phelps and still have the same resonance quality, and her voice colors are just beautiful sometimes sweet and other piercing. Thanks!

[@ramilsafin5751]

Awesome reaction, teared me up too

[@화영-x1j]

Thank you for your sincere reaction. I'll look forward to the next video of Sohyang!

[@brucehur2051]

if you dont know about this song arirang its korean folk song that is 1000 yrs old......Arirang is a Korean folk song that is often considered to be the anthem of Korea.

[@shingo336]

Thank you so much for reacting to Sohyang! Please do more reaction to Sohyang! :)

[@tonitaylor5485]

I love that you picked up on her community style and her ability to bring the audience into the emotion of the songs story. Enjoyed your reaction and your explanations of what you felt and saw in this performance.

[@schneiderx7]

It is a legendary stage where the narrative of the Korean people and the famous song with the 'Han' spirit meet the talent and enthusiasm called SoHyang.

[@케시움마케힘]

I am crying. Something for sohyang.

[@luigitempini7789]

Wonderful reaction!

[@ignatiuschua5268]

Saldaga is a powerful ballad. This is from SoHyang's first competition in 2012 in I Am A Singer 2. Hope you will react to this song as well as Where Are You. .

[@ashablue78]

Ignatius Chua this is from Immortal Song

[@ignatiuschua5268]

@@ashablue78 Oops, I forgot. I actually watched the full episode but it has been such a long time ago. Yup, all the traditional songs. I didn't like the old man group (3 Gen) and they beat SoHyang's Arirang Alone. Unbelievable. Someone commented that SoHyang's Arirang Alone was too modernised for the theme of the competition.

[@oahuhawaii2141]

@Ignatius Chua: Oddly, some rapper, who ran up and down through the aisles, got the whole audience involved. He scored even higher than Sohyang and the 3-gen traditional male singers. And the winner of the show performed last; she sang a simple maritime folksong in a traditional manner with minor changes. Yet, of the 7 acts that day, only Sohyang's "Arirang Alone" is memorable. That arrangement and performance is epic -- enough to bring non-Koreans to tears.

[@백곰-c6w]

아리랑은 세계인이 다같이 공감하는거 같아요. thank you.

[@tunamusic6540]

This is my reaction👏👏👏

[@sliderjock8121]

She reached in and caressed your emotions, too, didn't she, Valerie. Your next step in becoming totally enthralled with "The Queen", who is a devout Christian and rose from Korean Contemporary Christian Music to secular stardom throughout the world, is the 3 "KBS Immortal Songs" package of "EVERYONE" (with English subs); then, to "BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS" (like you've NEVER heard it arranged before!) and "YOU RAISE ME UP" (also arranged by her and her production team). And don't worry, if you're so mesmerized you can't force yourself to pause and comment--just go with it. She reduced Rebecca Vocal Athlete, one of your contemporaries in Britain (a delightful, but, at one time, a rather controlled, analytical coach) to tears, on both "Bridge...." and "You Raise Me Up", as well (both sung in English). Rebecca's reserved, analytical veneer hasn't been the same, since! And, it's endeared her even more, to her subscribers. Watch and react to these, THEN, on your own, watch Rebecca's reserve literally come apart, during her reactions (particularly her hilarious frustration ["Ya got me!"] on "You Raise.."), so you don't feel like this was a one-time "slip" in your "logical" approach. (Warning: have some tissues handy for these! Good luck, Coach, and we'll be tearing up right with you!) Loved seeing this sensitive side of you.

[@장발쟝-t2m]

리액션 감사합니다 🧧😄😍♥️

[@육식호랑이-g4r]

감사합니다

[@BrowsingtheWorld]

I love your passion, such a passion.

[@sunjoonchai6774]

으어... 미쳤음.. 볼 떠는게 느껴지네요..

[@울암]

국보급인 소향 홀로아리랑♥🤗

[@onewsfalsetto9439]

there are so many of her vids that have made me cry lol. fate, everyone, her king of masked singer performances of dear love, breathe, hug me, home... etc

[@dmsrnr6361]

소향의 세계에 온걸 환영합니다ㅎ

[@001-d8v]

웰컴 웰컴

[@AndiPandi1979]

I love love LOVE your reaction!!!! Subscribed ♡.

[@39murfy]

I love it!!!!! So Hyabg is the bEst!!!!!

[@jabrullahafiq1806]

Metaphore of the day: waves of emotion SoHyang is one of an example of a singer that hv flawless vocal and mix with so much emotion during performance Pls react to her - Where Are You (vimeo version), Lean On Me (Micheal Bolton there too to see her performance) and Everyone *Need to know more how you use your vocab haha

[@idim77]

Thanks for your great, sincere reaction!! These are my favorite songs of hers: Lean on me, Fate, Do you know

[@gukang3321]

Thank you very much for your explanation. Thank you for the good video...

[@jkkim419]

Incredible..so beautiful

[@dulanjala]

Your response is normal for anyone after watching SoHyang's performances... hoping to see more of SoHyang...

[@jinhogle]

I'm touched by your true reaction.

[@liowkh7220]

Love your reaction. More SoHyang please

[@greatmusicdilettante6405]

8: 05 Nothing is wrong with you. 😁 That's just how it is with Sohyang. She can catch people off guard with her emotive singing. She's a master of that. 💖 She's not just about techniques, which is also obviously virtuoso league. There's a reason I often advise reactors to bring tissue, whenever I recommend one of Sohyang's performance, just in case. 😊 You are also spot on about her assessment about why she is beautiful. It's not like she's unaware how great she is. She trained herself really hard to reach her level. There are old performances videos of Sohyang the "singer" in her 20s, before she becomes Sohyang the "virtuoso" in her 30s. She knows where she stacks up, singing technique wise, in comparison to the rest, including her previous self. Yet, she remains grounded, not ruled by inflated ego, the usual and unfortunate tendency of human beings who had reach the pinnacle of mastery of their respective skill/art. Her "mission", literally and figuratively, remains unchanged: sing to console, comfort, give hope to the weary. She is a beautiful soul. 🙏

[@crazyr2113]

She did more very emotional songs.You need to react to "where are you" (on Vimeo) with its heartbreaking climax and to Everyone which brings you to church (and to tears) :) Thank you for your reaction! Her King of Masked singer performances are amazing too!

[@dkr7517]

OMG YEESSS!!!!!

[@emelianemone777]

this was so beautiful to watch you feel. that's it, really. ♥️

[@tastierpeachez]

Oct 2019 and I’m still listening....even in Korean this is beautiful and sad

[@user-japhaklibrarian]

Good. Reaction!

[@hetache07]

Thank You For Reacting To Sohyang. More Sohyang pleaseee. Please Next React To Her You Raise Me Up,Bridge Over Troubled Water,Lean On Me And I Have Nothing.... So Epic Performance

[@stevefranken4052]

React to "everyone" and you will be balling. So much passion

[@slanis]

Loved this reaction!!!!! I hope you continue reacting to Sohyang. :)

[@danielmorales9096]

Plz react to So Hyang Fate. Excellent reaction New suscriber.

[@jayhwang3902]

Thank you for nice comments for us. I reallllly recommend 'everyone' - so hyang

[@나누리-g8e]

I hope beautiful reaction, sohyang next reaction 'everyone' pls

[@richardyoo5576]

진짜 감동이다 ^^

[@hansungryu2476]

^^잘봤습니다!

[@김동구사랑-r7h]

Thank you🙏