Voice Teacher Reacts to 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Voice teacher Sam Johnson's analysis of and reaction to Maroon 5, Travis Scott, and Big Boi's cumulative performance at the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Atlanta. Happy Birthday Mom
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[@dakotalee6990]

The "I'm not angry, I'm disappointed" vibe of this video is real.

[@mandlerparr1]

He is singing like he is only doing it because someone has his family hostage.

[@ultraboombean]

I just felt bad for him ...he has no energy.

[@ConsultingPeter]

I love how angry you sounded during the whole video LOL. The disappointment is real... ugh.

[@iamshunaji]

"She can wail...but is it the right thing?" mood for life

[@sazalamel4749]

As soon as I saw the boring-counter in the top left I knew what to expect. Also that was probably the first time I saw you being angry...and bored.

[@Catt62]

Haha thanks for pointing out the boring -counter 😂

[@MitgliedT5]

i didn't even noticed :D

[@TheFraggler]

Thanks for pointing it out I restarted the video but I counted 10 not 9.

[@cb034]

I was gonna say the same thing. This is the closesr Ive ever seen Sam to "angry" and thats only because of the lack of passion in Adam's performance. It highlights Sam's passion really, there's a few people who only truly get angry at those who dont care/give their all in a given situation ans Sam seems to be that kind of person

[@daniellematthews4758]

I agree, but watch his video reacting to worst Britain’s got talent auditions. Simon Cowell got rekt (politely though 😂)

[@brianthrom6858]

I initially thought Adam had issues with his in ear monitors but usually someone would pull them out if that was the case. My speculation is that his voice was hanging lower than normal and couldn’t sit on his bridge like he normally does. The same thing happens with train. Both of them write their songs to sit on the top end of their voice and so they have no cushion for the range fluctuations that happen to anybody and everyone

[@joshbrucks]

dropping keys is a thing though

[@brianthrom6858]

Ictus Dropping keys comes with its own problems especially if you’re used to a certain key. First your sense of center is off because part of you wants to sing in the original key but you’re trying to match the new key. Second you will not get the same color from your voice because you’re in a different part of it. Third it will shift which notes are above and below your bridge and so you won’t know how to navigate it in the song (ie, a note that normally is flipped could fall directly on the bridge so do you flip, mix or full voice it)

[@elnao3349]

If Sam says it’s boring then it’s boring. PERIODT

[@THEE.apples]

*PERIODT PERIODT

[@lovelyMissInna]

I was a big Maroon 5 fan back in the day - and clearly they’ve had a lot of hits, the only thing that I can see even marginally justifying them to even grace the halftime show stage (albeit being like 15th choice and all the reasons that other artists declined). Adam Levine and his ginormous ego are off-putting, Maroon 5 has lacked the heart I loved so much long ago in exchange for the cashgrab I’ve seen them become. Boring is the exact word to describe this performance. No thank u next.

[@BlogWhatTheFruitcake]

Yup.

[@MelissaTreglia]

I enjoyed the Songs About Jane album; it was a pretty solid slice of blue-eyed soul. The only track of theirs I've liked since then was "Moves Like Jagger" (mostly because I dig Christina Aguilera's industrial-strength pipes). But Maroon 5 haven't had a record as good as SAJ in years, and they absolutely butchered "This Love" during the Halftime show. I honestly can shrug off Adam Levine having a massive ego (plenty of musicians do, and still put on awesome performances). But it's been years since he actually gave a damn about making REAL music, and that's the actual shame of it all.

[@sixnohitkee8281]

lovelyMissInna BINGOOOOOOO! I enjoyed their first album. Harder to Breathe had a nice groove to it. Years later, the current Maroon 5 turned into a bore.

[@KayEeEss]

Hahahaha 6:28 when Sam Johnson gets so frustrated with the performance that he gets angry and sassy 😂

[@robertflannigan5760]

Krystin Elizabeth sassy Sam is the best Sam given this train wreck of a show

[@marleymorningstar3671]

I have never seen him so frustrated with a singer before. Haha he's always so constructive and positive. You can tell this really got to him. Haha

[@robertflannigan5760]

Lilith Revived I’ve watched a lot of his stuff in the past that’s been less than golden quality and he’s always been positive, so it’s always been a big question as to what would officially break him I guess the big answer is this

[@marleymorningstar3671]

@@robertflannigan5760 even Sam has his limits. Haha

[@jackijean8805]

Sam even found positive things to say about worse Idol singers. 🤣. Says the ultimate sin. BORING

[@1sweetpeach]

Prince singing Purple Rain in the rain at halftime was the best ever

[@aaronmoody5333]

And not one chair would have turned around for this performance on his show

[@meerab6457]

This half-time show was the KZbin rewind of television

[@jimhemphy1609]

I think Panic at the disco would do really good in a half time show. The music is popular. Also they usually do a lot of covers as well which could be fun

[@Lowen0990]

Agreeeeed!

[@LestahFox]

Yup - SBLIV NEEDS BRENDON ❤️❤️

[@panicfanatic163]

Yaaassss!!! They are even doing the Houston Rodeo this year (who would ever have thought)?!? I’ll be there in March....giddy up 🐴🐴🐴

[@Phelie315]

They would definitely put on a great show, but from what I know about Brendon he probably wouldn't have done it this year like so many artists in support of Kaepernick.

[@panicfanatic163]

Phelie315 Oh yeah totally...great point!

[@bekind8830]

On auto pilot. 100% that's how I felt when I watched it too.

[@edgardprokofiev756]

Please analyze anything from Florence + the Machine

[@SirPrizeMF]

Rabbit Heart!

[@user-gu4ek3ks1c]

SOMETHING FROM THE NEW TOUR she's just a lot better and more consistent now

[@myohmyaisa]

omg yes

[@dariajustdaria2292]

Yes yes yes! The new stuff please, youtube best vocals compilations are not adequate anymore 😁

[@sarahguymon3099]

Good call!

[@jessicabentley7404]

sam johnson spilling the real tea for 20 minutes straight

[@mobileasaurus]

Jessica Bentley I'm almost done with the video and didn't notice it was 20 min until I saw your comment lol

[@teethflavoredjuulpod5397]

I am morally required to drop everything I'm doing when you upload

[@milaces1323]

Same here hahaha

[@MrR3DP4ND4]

I don't think I've seen you ever look as disappointed as you did this video

[@frostedsilver]

I don't know about nerves... not from Adam Levine. He knows how to handle them. I have a feeling he just wasn't having a good day, for whatever reason, and totally lost interest. He is absolutely on autopilot here, and was pretty clearly hating his life for the first song. The whole thing feels really contrived and forced.

[@kh5138]

totally agree dont think it was nerves or anything alse and this reason is worse cause he didnt care about audience

[@msvideos234]

When you sell your soul in a horrible deal, this can happen.

[@saschahoupt6177]

He sold his soul for a performance. The other artists that were gonna perform didn't in a show of solidarity against the NFL. All his friends. The reason he was nervous here was cause he'd thrown them all under the bus.

[@stevenmauldin7462]

He didn't wanna do it originally....it was a last minute performance

[@LilMermaid28]

It was almost like they held a gun to his head to do this performance.

[@nicolemichelle5362]

I think for lots of aspiring musicians, it's important to note that it's not all about how things sound. The attitude, stage presence, and emotion are all really crucial parts of a good performance and none of those have to do with sound. Great video Sam! I love hearing your insight on things. Keep it up!!!

[@hayjwhin4508]

As someone who has never seen a live performance of Maroon 5 before the Super Bowl, this made me never want to ever see them live again let alone buy a ticket to a concert. This definitely didn't gain them any new fans.

[@jenniferdelp75]

Agree with this 100%

[@natycat563]

Yep. I have a problem with Adam. I love Maroon 5 songs, but I can't see him doing live performances.. Something is just off.. But then, he got in The Voice and had amazing vocal moments! I really can't understand.. How can he be so off singing his own songs, and so amazing singing anything else?

[@125loopy]

Yeah I think the last song I liked by them was the one with Rihanna and Harder to Breathe. He didn't sound great here

[@girlisstrange]

NEVER liked the band, his voice, or him.

[@bluewave152]

I've loved Maroon 5 since 2003 and have been to 3 of their concerts. First one was in 2006 and was INCREDIBLE. Not just saying that, it really was an amazing show (and yeah, he took off his shirt then too lol). I was at their concert where they performed at the Hollywood Bowl for the first time and it wasn't as hyped as the first concert, but it was still a great show (I believe it was 2012). As much as I love them, I noticed it was around this time that things just started going downhill and fast. I really dislike most of their music in the past 7 years or so, which makes me really sad. This 'performance' - forget it, I don't even know WTF is happening. But Sam is spot on - i think he might have just been disengaged with all the drama leading up to it (but that's no excuse). Sorry for the novel, but I just wanted to say that he used to be an incredible live performer, but has really disappointed a lot of his fan base for a while now.

[@liv97497]

Let me say this, though - I went to a M5 concert not too long ago and it was very underwhelming. They played the set and that was it; very little engagement, not really talking to the audience, etc. I feel like their time has passed, maybe? Like they've been doing it for so long, they don't really care anymore. Idk, after that show, to me this is very expected. (At least he was on pitch in the one I went to haha)

[@melissaairgood7003]

They've never been good live. I saw them like 10 years ago and it was also a poor show

[@caliboyrob]

Adam is the star with big fat paycheck from the Voice he clearly is over it

[@lillyl.2158]

Yeah, i have seen them 2004 and it was really boring and dissapointing....

[@Acuereus]

That's disappointing to hear. I love Maroon 5. You'd think they'd be good live.

[@angelacarter6593]

Is it possible that they just don't perform well and are studio artists? I've never been impressed when I've seen them but I like their music on the radio.

[@Wickedone9700]

Adam sounded out of breath the entire time.

[@sheet-music]

yes, I bet he had lungs inflammation. because it is very unlikely he ran a marathon prior to the show.

[@eltravos99]

That's exactly what I thought. Like he's moving too much or nervous. I seriously think he was nervous even though he's such a big star.

[@lidette711]

I love how you simultaneously reviewed the technical aspect and the entertainment value of this performance. Thanks for your patience. :)

[@YgorCortes]

Adam looked and sounded nervous, bored and pissed off. He clearly is a very good singer and performer, but this didn't even seem like him.

[@schasse2011]

Ygor Cortes I know I was so sad, he’s better than this!

[@Cortney_Mikel]

schasse2011 Agreed.

[@alexjv1370]

It was ALOT of pressure. I mean the genre mixture was poorly executed and the whole we arent gonna play sweet victory during the show thing AND there was a huge petition of signatures asking them to back out of the halftime show

[@radicallybean]

Omg, right?!

[@charlotte_stevens]

Off topic, but I like your hair. I miss Sam's long hair 😊

[@elliotbrown3897]

What does your shirt say? I have now read the shirt and don’t expect a response. Thank you have a nice day.

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

Lol I love the irony of the message on the shirt. 🤣

[@GypsyJRo]

Your comment made me look closer. Thanks for the laugh.

[@Rebecca78239]

Vocal critiques aside, I felt really bad for him, like he let the nerves get the better of him and get his vocal performance off to a bad start. It makes me really sad how harsh some people are being on him. There's not a performer in the world who hasn't had at least one absolute train wreck of a show, so I hope we as fans and musicians can remember those times in our own lives and respond with empathy instead of hate.

[@ChaoticComrade]

I kind of agree, but these artists have months to plan for this moment. This is probably the biggest show of their careers. It just kind of felt like a normal concert and something not stadium-sized.

[@Rebecca78239]

@@ChaoticComrade actually in this case he had much less time than that. The NFL had difficulty finding anyone because of the whole controversy, which is a whole can of worms that Maroon 5 maybe shouldn't have gotten involved with, although that's a whole other conversation. They officially agreed in December, maybe 8 weeks out from the performance date. And as far as I can tell the other performers were finalized maybe 3 or 4 weeks before the show. That's an insanely short time to throw together something on this scale, which is probably why it all looks so awkward and uncoordinated.

[@125loopy]

Nerves? Isn't Maroon 5 a 20 year old band or something?

[@girlisstrange]

Cute, you're making excuses for him. Johnson said he's been making music since '03? It's 2019. You do the math, and if he's still nervous about performing his own songs after all this time, he needs to just stop and find a new career path. It was barely a good run, while it lasted.

[@isaac-li4kk]

@@girlisstrange lmao what? he should quit if he's still nervous? i don't think he is nervous here personally, i think he just wasn't engaged at all, but regardless most of the time he performs pretty well so even if this was a case of nerves... how in the world would that justify quitting? hell, even if he WASN'T a successful artist since when does being nervous about something give reason to quit? that's the lamest fucking advice ever. no one would do anything

[@NurseHallauer]

I stumbled across your video analyzing Maynard a few days ago and have been hooked on your videos ever since. I have to say, this one is EASILY one of my favorites! The genuine frustration and confusion, coupled with the sarcasm, was very entertaining. You're obviously a really nice guy and your other videos show you granting rationales for bad performances, so to see you just honesty and bluntly be like "nope, this is just crap because of X, Y and Z" shows the depth of your feeling and really had me engaged. So glad I found your channel, it's had me practicing my singing all week. :)

[@wendywhitney8381]

Sam, you really nailed it. AL looked like he was going to the dentist almost the entire show. Just the most bizarre and lack luster halftime show of my lifetime.

[@shellyr.4335]

Kudos to you, Sam, for cultivating such a positive community on your channel. I love reading the comments on your videos because there are so many smart people building up other smart people. Truly awesome.

[@LH-xo2hf]

Yes Yes Yes! I've been waiting for this reaction. Love that you're breaking this down from a vocal standpoint. I also agree that the show was Awful and very boring/non-engaging. I also felt for Adam as he was the only one who didn't back out of this performance(He was kind of forced cause no one else wanted to do it because of the news.

[@rainiaananda9327]

Your frustration is palpable. I actually really loved that you were straight forward with expecting more from these performers and the show as a whole, then being let down. You put words to all my head shaking during the show. It was disappointing, that's why it took me a couple days to even bring me to want to watch your analysis. Achhh... just so bad... Thanks again for speaking truthfully.

[@madedrew]

Yes Sam go off!! I love watching you tell us how you really feel. You're great and I love these!! Thank you Sam!! Update as I kept watching: the title should just be "NOTHING ABOUT THIS MAKES SENSE" and I support this lol Also Happy Birthday Sam's mom!!

[@kristinalevchenko7043]

Highly appreciate the honesty in this video. honest, real, authentic. thank you

[@mutt2jeff]

Well, its highly requested because it sucked, and people like to hear an experts opinion on why the performance was so mediocre. As a contrast, it would be really interesting for you to analyse Prince's halftime show, and explain why it worked so well.

[@blackwidow8412]

Yes!!!!

[@pennavedc]

Cuz it's THE BEST!

[@andraconstantin9459]

Yes! I have been hoping for a prince or several prince analyses.

[@lunal988]

My favourite performances of Prince's are his halftime show, and his 2004 Grammys performance with Beyonce. Both incredible. *Edit: also his part in While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame '04 with Tom Petty, Steve Winwood etc.) but since it's just an iconic guitar solo - arguable THE best - it's not really up for analysis here. But it's just so good I had to add it in.

[@windyventure]

Omg I loved this!!! Didn’t watch the halftime show, this version was far better I’m sure as I really enjoy sassy Sam!!! 😂

[@southernbelle197]

Your facial reactions make this performance even more painful to watch...but I love each and every expression 😆

[@amoureusedebouffe]

That's why I like watching your videos, you are always so honest and sincere, but you don't just criticize, you explain why it is the way it is

[@tracyc2853]

It was said Andre refused to do it as did many other artists which is how this quote show was created.

[@frostedsilver]

That's true, too. The Kaepernick issue has had many, many artists veto the NFL.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@frostedsilver Can't really blame them with how anti-American the NFL has become.

[@shellybear627]

You know... we say the word quote because when speaking, people can't see quotation marks so uh... you could've used question marks.

[@matthewscottsnyder99]

I love your critiquing of everything you review. You never let whether you like or don’t like the performer affect the performance!

[@sarahhesse5510]

Hey I'm so glad you're reacting to this! I felt something was missing (especially compared to Lady Gaga's impeccable performance a few years ago). Thanks for breaking it down for us!

[@elsjesweeney]

If I’m not mistaken Andre 3000 refused to perform in solidarity with Colin Kapernick. He would have put on an amazing show though!

[@bondfool]

So did Cardi B. and Rihanna. Good for them.

[@corilovespenguins]

The whole Colin thing is absolutely ridiculous.

[@elsjesweeney]

in what way?

[@corilovespenguins]

In him ruining his own cqreer because his performance as a football player sucked

[@elsjesweeney]

Corinne Biersack 🙄

[@davidbullard3036]

Spot on. He gave it no emotion. Should have gave more ATL artists the spotlight. Also, you can’t screw up Spongebob. Travis Scott is def not my cup of tea but he is definitely talented. Just felt like everything was a 12 year old’s idea and thrown together with zero thought process or reason.

[@lady_p0ny]

even when you are triggered, you still are nice with your points, you don't use negative energy towards the people you are reacting to (if that makes any sense), so I really like watching your reactions.

[@Quantum314]

React to Gaga's Superbowl Halftime performance!

[@csmith2005]

I had seen her in concert a couple months before that, and it was amazing, and her halftime show still blew me away. She's an incredible performer. Wasn't a boring moment in the whole show. The whole point of the halftime show is to hype up the game and get everyone excited, not bore them half to death xD

[@Lowen0990]

Best one to date!

[@kimmieess6171]

I absolutely loved Gaga's halftime show. I wasn't a fan until then. She definitely sold me on her talent that night.

[@missme103]

Yes!!!!!!

[@Dreamerjulz]

Yes please!

[@shell2835]

Thanks for suffering for us to make this video 💗 we appreciate your opinion and your time 💗💗💗

[@jenniferdelp75]

Sam makes this watchable. The ONLY reason I would suffer through this crap again is for Sam. Only ones reaching for decency in their performance are huge M5 fans. I am not one. This SUCKED. Love Sam. Sam doesn't suck. L

[@ShadowSlave219]

Absolutely love your totally honest and intelligent reaction. You nailed this on every aspect. Best reaction and review on this performance that I’ve seen yet. Thank you

[@kstew1984]

Anger and confusion! We felt the same way and mentioned every single point that you did. Especially the Travis Scott censored dead air. We though the TV broke.

[@alepeters84]

“That’s what bugs me the most, it shouldn’t have happened in the first place.” Hahahahahaha

[@kelleyflint8207]

Is it your Moms bday? Happy Birthday to Sams mom, if so lol

[@stephaniewilcox4836]

Just seeing this video for the first time, Agitated Sam might be my favorite ever

[@shelbyvandever7298]

Can you find a counter video to this? One where Maroon 5 has better technique when performing? A comparison of what is wrong in this one and right in the other would be compelling.

[@emilyemsalongirl3437]

I love your videos. It is so fascinating to me to listen to something like this from a professional stand point vs your average joe watching like me. Thanks for your videos, Sam!

[@AlexBlackReads]

Whenever the camera zooms in on his eyes, he looks completely spaced out. Like he's relying entirely on muscle memory and just planning his grocery list in his head or something.

[@crosita1]

Maybe he was high

[@zeldaprincesspizza2541]

Great video Sam. You have the best priorities when it comes to judging singing, and that's being able to communicate your feelings to people through your singing. And that's why I have so much respect for you.

[@ShadowNite97]

I think it needs to be understood that this was an extremely rushed and last minute thing, I saw this performance and it immediately gave me the impression that he was annoyed and just didn't want to be there. Almost as if he knew it would be bad but said "F*ck it, I'm just going to end this ASAP" and just ran with whatever happened throughout the rest of the performance. I just felt pity for him and his band, especially with the controversy (which I found out after I watched this since I was curious) since I love M5 and I've seen many of their performances and knew something was wrong the moment he started singing (I'm no expert but I'm used to seeing how he is in good performances compared to the bad one's). I feel that it's a bit unfair but at the same time I've seen rushed performances of other artists that turn out better than expected so I may be wrong and he was just having a bad day. I don't know but I appreciate the analysis since you did this regardless of your initial sentiment of wanting to see this in the first place.

[@debsreno911]

He definitely looks like he doesn't want to be there. I really like Maroon 5 too.

[@lilymcallister9751]

I thought he looked nervous.

[@gleamynightxx5387]

Should have backed out imo. The whole thing was highly controversial from the start.

[@ShadowNite97]

Yeah, I agree with you completely.

[@nathanlaw8769]

What controversy...

[@joetoe9207]

Always enjoy your comments. Every review. Tx for doing this!

[@Liz-cmc313]

I haven't watched a Superbowl halftime since Prince. That was Epic and nothing can compare 😁

[@Kasey113]

Prince remains the golden standard for halftime shows. The rain, the energy, his defiance of the weather, and how it was so obvious that all that mattered was to give the audience a great show to remember, all came together into perfection. Yes, I miss Prince. Sue me. :p

[@tammybritton4623]

Lady Gaga put on a pretty good half time show as well. She's definitely in the top 5

[@Kasey113]

@@tammybritton4623 She did come close.

[@125loopy]

Michael murdered his halftime show

[@ricecandance3871]

Just Liz How bout Bruno Mars?

[@bubbasmama2123]

Loved EVERYTHING you had to say! So very well stated and expressed.

[@feistyvillain7308]

They get Big Boi on there for not even half of one song! Like you said, it's Atlanta, just have Outkast do the whole show. Outkast even has songs with clean lyrics that they could do with no edits, and some with minimal edits.

[@nomdeplume2213]

Yes! Sam i totally agree. I love how you so badly want to rip the performance apart but are professional and don't want to do anything that would make your viewers afraid to sing out of fear of someone ripping their voice apart. I admire you so much for that! My 13 yr old loves to sing but is shy and too unsure of herself to really let lose. You're the best vocal coach I've ever seen that is above tearing down how someone sings to purposely hurt them hoping by doing so it will some how make them magically sing better.... I'm trying so hard to get her comfortable enough for me to enroll her in your classes... I think thats what happens when you're a cocky jerk who cant be bothered to be excited to be there. And is so use to everyone blowing smoke up their ass that they think nips and tats is enough to entertain millions... ... idk this was as bad as Coldplays halftime show and i didnt think anything could be worse than coldplay haha and i actually love Maroon 5s old stuff, especially harder and harder to breathe and Sunday Morning... why they decided to eff up the entire Spongebob thing is beyond me, its like they didnt care and didnt plan their performance at all..... I dont get it, if anyone watches Lady Gaga 5 foot 2 youll see how meticulous she was about her halftime performance. Down to the lining of her jacket, to material on her belt etc she went over every tiny detail over and over until it was perfect as possible. I RLY WISH THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TREATED PINK LIKE A POS and drag out negotiations for months and acted like she wasn't worth their time because Pink would make one hellaciously awesome performance. Can you imagine how big she would make it and the stunts shed pull off? !?! Pink is one of the best performers of all time, even if you don't like her music you like her performances. They're entertaining, you never get bored, she busts her ass and you can tell. I rly rly rly hope they grovel on their knees apologizing and can convince her to do it next year.... That woman can sing like a gaggle of angels and she does so by swinging upside down on a silk scarf 200 ft above the ground... i cant even walk and sing 😑.... or hell i cant even sing to begin with haha Anyone else want Pink to finally perform a super bowl halftime show or just me??? Lol Idk what it is, maybe its be cause im 31 now and am just an old, un-hip, old hag lady ha ha but I haven't liked a halftime show (besides lady gagas) in probably a decade. They use to be AMAZING and then Janet Jackson's nipple came through hard and everyone lost their minds. Im still pissed that everyone threw a fit and banned her from even attending a game much less performing but didn't do the same to Justin Timberlake AND LETS BE REAL, no one saw her damn nipple because those of us with our nips pierced know what a nipple shield is and its just that, a shield to cover 99% of your nipple and usually 100% of your areola..... You couldn't see her nipple and even if you could it was for a split second.... lil kim showed more with her nipple pasty.... what rly grinds my gears and flicks my nips is that thry now require EVERY FEMALE to wear nipple pasties (keep in mind nipple shields are basically metal pasties) before they can even walk on stage AND THEY HAVE TO SHOW 200 DIFFERENT PPL to prove they're wearing them.... so they ban janet jackson for life and spend months talking about it on a daily basis for showing her nipple shield and then make female performers, dancers, back up singers etc Show their nipple shield/pasties😒😤😥.......sounds logical...... But how funny would it have been if Adam had nipple pasties on when he took his shirt off?? Haha that might have made the entire performance a tiny more entertaining a d enjoyable

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Out of this whole video, is it bad that I only noticed Sam's shirt? "Thou shalt not read the comments!" lol...

[@jojo1234a]

I adore your passion for vocals and also for music in general. I don’t see you being angry here as others have said, I see passion, and passion can come out in a whole bunch of ways. Awesome video as always thank you Sam 🙏☺️

[@courtjunk7]

I think you should do a "super bowl halftime" series. I'd love to hear you react to Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, etc.

[@kimmyball4961]

Happy Birthday Sam's mom!! You must be very proud of your son!

[@jennag3226]

Big boi was the best part of the whole halftime show.

[@Jessie-fl1rr]

Jay Green yes! but his coat was the worst.

[@Amanda-nq6mw]

Loved your honesty here. I felt the same thing watching it live

[@zockor]

Nightwish - Ghost love score (Wacken open air 2013) Nightwish - The poet and the pendulum (LIVE AT WEBMLEY 2016)

[@MrsKimchula]

I soooo dig this honesty, like I know this really just wasn’t good because you aren’t a harsh critic

[@MovedbyTruth]

I'd really like to get your take on Bjork singing "All is Full of Love" live. It's a popular video of hers you wont have trouble finding. She has such a unique and incredibly authentic style that's all her own. It's a beautiful performance as well.

[@ThisIsYourOnlyWarning]

In my humble opinion, everything that you said was 100% correct! This video is a perfect representation of why we rely on you to critique these performances. You put all of our jumbled feelings into a nice professional opinion.

[@layneinchains3373]

ALICE IN CHAINS - LAYNE STALEY- LOVE HATE LOVE LIVE AT THE MOORE THEATRE!!! PLEASEEEEEEEE BROOO!! Orrrrrr NUTSHELL OR DOWN IN A HOLE FROM MTV UNPLUGGED!!!!!

[@drewcannnon5056]

Layne In Chains OR WOULD? FROM MTV BASICALLY THEIR WHOLE PERFORMANCE FROM MTV

[@candidwings5609]

It's reassuring to hear that being imperfect but engaged and invested is much better than being boring. I know I've fallen into the trap of being boring with my singing because that feels safer than maybe making a mistake. And it was nice to see you react even though it was obvious you genuinely did not enjoy it.

[@Lo66Li96]

I would love to see you analyze Axl Rose in the future! Love your Videos

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

This analysis was 100% more entertaining than the half-time show itself. I could not have agreed more with everything you said. I watched it live, only for Big Boi, and he was only stage for like 30 seconds.

[@RichardJanvrinMusic]

Imagine if we had a Rob Zombie halftime show or some kind of metal performance. Would be insane and correlate better to the sport being played, lol.

[@rebeccamcnutt5142]

Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Cold Play.... What football fan listens to any of that?

[@nastywoodsman]

I have no idea how I stumbled upon your channel. I must say however that I'm hooked.

[@12SailorLover21]

A reaction to Lady Gaga's halftime show would be the perfect follow-up to this video

[@breeness56]

Why do you make everything easy understand? 💗💗 You are amazing! Thank you for giving your knowledge and thoughts on this.

[@owenhaupt]

Sam, would you consider doing a reaction/analysis to the Lady Gaga Super Bowl show??! I know it's already universally loved but I'd love to hear you break down her performance, and it might get rid of the bad taste in your mouth from this year's show!

[@krystalsexton8179]

This is amazing. I love how blunt you are in this video. I love you so much!! Please never stop doing this! Also, I want to take lessons from you. Haha

[@soupalvarado1403]

You don't think they tried to get Outkast to play? Reports are they've turned down the Super Bowl a few times.

[@evgillenh2o186]

Yes, yes, yes. And I love your shirt! I'm not a singer at all, but I really enjoy your videos - your commentary makes so much sense even to an untrained person like me! Keep up the good work!

[@alicelevey177]

It's almost like...a live trashy xfactor show. Even the camera techniques and the whole production seems below par. I don't think Adam Levine was even in it - I totally agree with you. I don't think much passion is present...I would put it down to tiredness which we can all understand but this is the halftime show...you have to show up in all ways!

[@Glitterbombz]

I love your honesty. Best vocal reaction.

[@wieldwords]

I was in the stadium for this - shoutout to section 323 - and in real time, we said pretty much everything you did here. We were all chatting among ourselves within about a minute and a half, completely disengaged. The Benz is notorious for sound issues with concerts because of its size, but I call BS because Chloe x Halle absolutely SLAYED “America the Beautiful” and Ms. Gladys gave us an amazing national anthem. Hell, we in row 15 hit the original high note in “She Will Be Loved.” They also gave no explanation as to the Spongebob thing, and Travis Scott and Big Boi being shoehorned in because we all side-eyed Maroon 5 being selected in the first place was just irritating beyond the telling of it. You have a problem when the logistical setup of the halftime show is way more interesting than the show itself. Anyway, thanks for putting yourself through this. I’m not a singer in the slightest, but really enjoy the way you educate as well as entertain. It opens up a world I would never normally see, and that’s a really cool thing.

[@nikkidavis3494]

Thank you for doing this one!!! I was hoping you would! The program didn't make since to me and I thought maybe it was just me being ignorant to the art.

[@abbyharrison1320]

The whole performance was disappointing. There were some pretty high expectations, considering how much they were trying to hype up the show. The whole thing seemed VERY unorganized. And who in their right mind tries to incorporate rap, pop, and gospel into one performance? What were they thinking? 🤔🤔

[@k0nstntcs798]

I adore you so, so, so, so much. I never thought I’d find somebody who is as gifted as you are. I hope I can get my life together long enough to get a lesson with you.

[@MsCruisein]

The thing I find hilarious is that Adam literally just told Sebastian Bach that rock music is completely dead and the only innovative thing these days is hip hop, to which the rock community responded with their panties all in a bunch, and then he goes out there trying to be a rock star, whipping his shirt off to display his tattoos and noodling on that pink guitar and fails tremendously. What'd ya think of the omission of Vinnie Paul in the in memoriam at the Grammys? Time for my obligatory request for a Phil Anselmo live performance reaction... how about Jail by Down (live at the BBC Sessions).

[@neridaigo8386]

Belated happy birthday to your mom.. more blessings and good health.. we thank her for giving you to us.. god bless both of you.. 🤲🙏

[@QuinnRiley360]

"Please like and subscribe. Don't be boring." L O L that made me laugh harder than it should have

[@froncifresh]

Sam you're sooo close to 500k 👏

[@Tech875O]

Bored. That's exactly how this performance made me feel while watching it.

[@lounessaa.6066]

I nearly screamed when I saw the notification... and if I'm honest it's because 1) I love your videos 2)I didn't read the whole title and when I saw Super I thought it was another Super Junior video.

[@elnao3349]

Spongebob Squarepants was robbed ✊✊✊

[@summerbandicoot4761]

El Nao if they had just played sweet victory as the entire half time show it would’ve been 1000x better than this circus

[@shannonbannanie4370]

It was about the most exciting part of the half time show.

[@elnao3349]

Shannon bannanie so true

[@TheEmerald97]

I don't even like SpongeBob and I even felt robbed. This the tea

[@careface100]

great synopsis, love your stuff Sam, keep doing you :)

[@charlotte_stevens]

This is the most frustrated and exasperated I've ever seen Sam (completely justified) but is it twisted that I enjoyed seeing him like that? 😜

[@serareads9612]

1.) this is honestly one of the first times i’ve seen you truly disappointed 2.) I have loved watching your channel grow and you truly deserve all of the following that you have gained over the last 4 1/2 months I have been watching