Voice Teacher Reacts to Famous Singers Worst/Best Live Vocals

Voice teacher Sam Johnson's reactions to a compilation of Ariana Grande, Adele, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sia, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, and Mariah Carey.
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[@purplequi9962]

The first Sia one just had the backing track of the chorus way louder than her actual voice, so she was basically just "singing" (more like speaking) the low end.

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

Ah yeah I heard that on a second listen.

[@viktoria_love_exo]

I really like your analysis of the singers! I want to advise a wonderful singer. He has very beautiful vocals! Please, do a reaction to him.His name is Park Hyo Shin!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6aTimuFjrVmh9U

[@MariosPOS]

Yes and she said she was sick before she started the song

[@SN-eu4ih]

HoodAlien React to: pentatonix - aha!, singapore the star vista

[@gale2858]

HoodAlien no that’s not right , her vice was croaky from the morning (GMA) and she even said on LIVE GMA that she cried backstage and she knows it’s going to be bad, she attempted the high notes and her voice was cracking and she was pushing so hard to reach the notes and her head voice notes weren’t coming out , so then she just gave up and went down and octave

[@lindseybk3029]

Love your objective to TEACH instead of trashing the singers.

[@femafull]

female conservative So true!!!

[@kuengachoden2596]

female conservative nn

[@lindseybk3029]

NeonLilaLP - why? Why do you have to show intolerance? Sorry you can’t be more accepting of different ideas.

[@gimlee44222]

female conservative it wouldn’t make any sense for him to try to bash these already immensely successful artists now would it? Kind of the only thing he could do and be genuine.

[@lindseybk3029]

Leon Rosenbaum - I agree. It’s just that so many of the other music review channels do just that... It’s actually a pleasant change. 😀

[@camillat984]

I want Sam to come and give me constructive criticism about my life

[@fredrik4362]

Camilla Jean hahaha

[@lfofosho]

Right?! It would be “hey, you’re great no matter what, but...”

[@loulouswan9791]

”That was an odd thing to do... but I liked how you recovered from it”

[@DonnyBaker45]

"No, nope. That wasn't bad."

[@TheRealJohnHooper]

get one! (just joking)

[@HimanXK]

Moral of the story: Even Mariah can't sing Mariah sometimes

[@paddylewis6818]

Yes u said it right... even legends have off days

[@EE-jo5pt]

Aidan Xavier Mariah is just garbage now... at everything..

[@agustinesquedam.6896]

alexandra x Bitch how about watching recent performances instead of basing it off the same performance

[@somespecies]

@@EE-jo5pt I really hate it when people talk trash without even knowing anything at all about what they're sayinh. Mariah just had her 19th #1 on the Billboard. Making her the most solo artist to have it. And yes, her vocals are still insane. A simple youtube search will show you her recent great vocals (unlike in this video which shows when she had bronchitis)

[@ehsankho2087]

@@EE-jo5pt you spelled ur name wrong

[@julianneerickson1489]

I ended up here by accident, and now I'm obsessed.

[@nmikloiche]

Everyone accidentally ends up here and then you just never really escape.

[@paulandleighcarey3669]

Same

[@Jeffrivces]

Same

[@IuliaBoghe]

Same

[@bluexblondebaby]

Same

[@teachmeaandp335]

I'm a professor who knows absolutely nothing about singing, but I do know a lot about teaching, and you are a FANTASTIC teacher. When you explain things you use these great visual descriptions, so that I can literally see the vocal chords tensing. Its really amazing! And your calm yet earnest demeanor... You're just likable. Count me among the many who accidentally found this channel, but thoroughly enjoy it!

[@ilikechez5775]

@@lewismeechanthevloger2334 wtf bro

[@danielhayton1]

@@lewismeechanthevloger2334 u r a complete idiot

[@chelseasees]

I love how shade is low key thrown at the compilation maker rather than the singer

[@00inwiththenew00]

Dude, you look so devastated during the Mariah Carey clip... your face describes how we feel to see such a travesty befall upon a legend.

[@captainbryce1]

00inwiththenew00 I feel like the same thing happened to Whitney Houston towards the end too

[@EE-jo5pt]

captainbryce1 Whitney was better. Mariahs attitude disgusts me. Mariah is just a lazy bitch now.

[@agustinesquedam.6896]

alexandra x No she’s not. You sound so stupid

[@plm8108]

@@agustinesquedam.6896 Yes she's, After : The Warning ,she's was not the same singer she chock on life and career.

[@agustinesquedam.6896]

PL M She’s currently #1 on BB honey. The Warning did absolutely nothing to her, and no one even knows that diss. She’s topping the charts as we speak darling

[@cherylrose6022]

"was she sick or something?" i almost choked on my hashbrown lmao

[@hao9508]

Lmao same.

[@icarus8432]

Was the hash brown good?

[@SB-qz8xs]

I mean doesn't she have Lupus?... she's kinda perma sick unfortunately. But I Lol'd, too. Lol

[@ksarah6565]

I need the clip of that part how do i do that 😂😂

[@thishandleistaken258]

@@ksarah6565 4:55

[@125loopy]

"you can sing and dance at the same time if you know what you're doing" Say it again for the people in the back! 👏👏👏👏

[@malachik7323]

MeShannan okkkay, lets disregard my last comment 😂😂

[@frostedsilver]

I could never do it, but that's not how I was trained, so yeah.

[@sharissavandalen5576]

Mj nailed that shittttt

[@haveyoueverbeentothesea7317]

MeShannan XD thats not hollywood thats kpop all the time

[@Alpha-nc6ie]

HaVE YoU eVeR beeN tO tHe sEa? Yeah i'm a kpop fan but it annoys me sometimes how some kpop idols would dance so hard then would sound like they're about to die while singing (especially 3rd gen idols they focus too much on dancing) lol i mean at least try to balance it. You're a singer after all not a dance group 😂

[@CuriosoMundos]

i accidentally ended up here and now I am addicted

[@TheMysticWanderer]

Astrid Same !

[@aimietadifa]

Same here 😊

[@jamesnunez3821]

Me too

[@AndyPardo]

Same

[@leviathan3630]

Mi tu!!

[@FM-vd7yi]

Sam during Mariah's worst All I Want for Christmas is a whole MOOD. I hated everyone who let Mariah go on stage with her voice in that state

[@gabsbrown6903]

Honestly, just let her lip sync

[@icanfartloud]

She's a big girl. She can decide for herself

[@1891nharas]

There was probably a lot of pressure on her

[@bamb6098]

After a miscarriage then a divorce it was honestly too much too soon

[@brandonh7965]

@@bamb6098 the problem that day is that she came from a tour with bronchitis, her voice was destroyed and even after that performance she was hospitalized for dehydration

[@melissaelkhoury1916]

"cool so he went up at the end, he was fine on both of them" I wheezed. Harry never disappoints

[@kuku16s]

I like how Sam just dismisses " No! That wasn't bad"...

[@mariodlc21]

sassy as fuck... i love it

[@dawna23]

The faces you make are the best 😂😂😭

[@layshotterthanwasabi9560]

Dawna Hilton right, it shows his real thought about the vocal😂

[@SPNlover66]

I KNOWWWW, I’M DEAD

[@gemmatilston5858]

Dawna Hilton his reaction at 10.51 killed me 😂

[@addicted367]

5:39 LMAO

[@queenvic83]

You'd be a great American idol judge or a judge on The Voice than any of the other ones LOL

[@Khloe_dancer_model]

For real!!😂👍

[@tylerhackner9731]

Exactly. The actual judges don’t know anything about vocal technique and placement. Would help if we had actual vocal coaches like Sam to help. But then again these television producers are only looking for entertainment and laughing at making people fail than actual experience/someone who knows what they’re talking about.

[@Khloe_dancer_model]

Tyler Hackner Yes,is just for reactions.Lame

[@mariamiguez2212]

Amen.

[@LittaDNB]

Yeah because unlike most of the judges he’s an actual master of his craft.

[@stepford702]

Sam's face turned SO red when the Mariah Carey clip came up. Like he was embarrassed for her!

[@jinkip1585]

I am. AMAZED. at HOW UNBIASED you are. it's obvious that you are a coach and you are just ANALYZING. and thats that. its refreshing af let me tell ya. keep doing what ur doing

[@miruna7321]

And I like that he is not the "usual youtuber". He says what his goal is for the video and jumps right into it without other bs. And even the outro he says it with a genuine smile on his face, not like the old boring learned by heart poem we heard so many times on youtube. Good job Sam, please never change 👏

[@cloudyswildride]

your hair makes you look like some kind of ancient warrior

[@nakawooyaaminah1475]

Hope that's not the reason he cut it😂😂

[@arir.8826]

Loki

[@jem4838]

Loki

[@AquaMarineO1]

LOOOOL

[@farazzza4344]

@Pekox666 like legolas

[@abiogenisisxoxogossipgirl]

I think I fell in love with you as a human being when the Mariah clip plays and - oh my god, the empathy you feel is just plastered across your face. (Betting you're not great at poker :P) We treat famous people as these indestructible objects that can't ever be weak or human, you know by watching that clip that in the bigger picture there is so much more going on than just "Mariah sang bad" you see all the connected dots and feel for her. What a teacher. Never stop.

[@blancajrodriguez]

You humble and honest critique on Mariah shows you are a great coach and teacher. You aren’t here to bash people. I appreciate that from you. Thank you! 👌🏼

[@abadenoughdude300]

You could tell he died inside on that one though. Ouch.

[@Aisha-ii5tv]

I honestly am so thankful to find an actual vocal teacher on KZbin. Someone who actually knows what he is talking about

[@WesSiW]

Aisha Hassan yes not tristan dumbass parades

[@natm8368]

@@WesSiW didn't want to call any names but OMG yes.... LOL

[@jab1persianprincess923]

true - Sam appears very genuine and excellent commentry

[@danidanih]

same

[@moccisimo]

ikr lmao tristan dumbass parades is def not a vocal anything

[@rowenaacross]

I absolutely love that even when the voice does go a little off key you still say “it’s not that bad, she is trying”. Can you voice coach narrate my life after I make a bad decision? Like “ she was trying, it’s not a bad range for her, she was moving around, she was tense” K thanks. Seriously love your videos

[@kyliesketches2271]

rowena sabetta hahahahaha yes!!!!!!

[@tinyrocks7549]

Lol yes

[@simonwillig5316]

Yes agreed! He is so knowledgeable but still so down to earth and gives people the benefit of the doubt and doesn't hate. Seems like a really nice, cool guy.

[@eschields1012]

This is the best

[@kimberleysmith818]

This guy and the Honest Vocal Coach would be the best at this for us all. We could completely mess up and they’d be like ‘not bad they tried’ ❤️

[@user-ud5yu7yl6p]

0:24 Ariana Grande 1:13 Adele 2:40 Katy Perry 3:59 Demi Lovato 4:55 Selena Gomez 5:32 Taylor Swift 7:00 Harry Styles 7:36 Justin Bieber 8:54 Sia 9:49 Miley 10:49 Mariah Carey

[@jacobandersen6075]

Gharam Shal Thanks!

[@dinorahgonzalez9357]

Do you know if he has another with Harry styles in ?

[@zaina761]

dinorah gonzalez i love how we’re everywhere lol

[@doubleslit3913]

This is what I needed 😂

[@carolinamansur113]

Thank you

[@kaydwessie296]

So basically A really good singer’s “bad day” is still pretty damn good?

[@lisadiehl2068]

yup ahah

[@kcjean008]

A singers worst day is better than anything I have ever pulled off

[@daisuke4bleach]

this guy is really chill about them and I think it is because he understands that there are a lot of factors that affect us and how we sing. I'm sure he also understands that most people don't sing perfectly every single day in your life. I will say that it is impressive how chill he is because some of them are so pitchy that it hurts lol

[@DREADDWELLER]

Word. He's a voice teacher, so he's heard a LOT of bad singing. It's interesting to hear him break down what goes wrong.

[@erikwick]

Poor Sam during the Mariah thing looked like he just found out his cat died. Sam is a really decent human being for trying to help explain that embarrassing moment.

[@i.destiny]

I was thinking the exact same thing...

[@christianbarnay2499]

It's really heartbreaking to see such a great performer have such a huge failure. As Sam says there is no way it's only hormones and body change. It seems like she completely lost everything she has learned in her whole life of singing and she's struggling to do something, anything half decent. That's just sad.

[@drummerchick1414]

The pure look of disappointment...

[@krogan3760]

@@drummerchick1414 not at all what I saw, was only compassion in his eyes. I also think he expected it to be on the list but was hoping it wasn't.

[@jonathanm.9801]

Christian Barnay Mariah can still sing. These clips do her no justice tho. Mariah recently just finished a tour, and she sang decently, not as great as her prime but still great.

[@alijeffreys8455]

I feel like Sam is just too sweet a person to be very critical in any real way. He'll say 'well this is something they could improve on' but not 'ok that was off key and bad'. It's just lovely to see someone so positively focused.

[@shainakelley5971]

I really enjoy how technical you are, it’s always about how they use their cords and muscles and never about them personally. It’s so fun watching you react.

[@TheOhLeahChronicles]

"Cool, so he went up in the end..." Aka "WHOOPIDY DOO!" hahaha.

[@Myrilia]

Hahaha so funny!

[@ariellehill205]

Hahahahaahaha!!!!!!! This is exactly what I was thinking and laughing about! LOL!!!

[@kchaos1985]

I came to the comments to basically say the same thing lol

[@TheOhLeahChronicles]

Honestly, I had Adam Sandler's "Whoopidy Doo" in my head. Haha.

[@xrrgr]

Laura Martin-Falla On par as artists? or vocalists?

[@TheLuizSouza]

It's so good to finally see someone who knows their shit on KZbin. We see so many "vocal teachers" and "vocal coaches" here that absolutely don't know what the heck they're talking about, and to finally see someone who does is a breath of fresh air. Keep 'em coming!

[@MinniMoose1]

I agree

[@Missymedz]

I agree. He understands the science behind it!

[@Ava-ns4go]

Hope youre not talking about tristan bc hes good too lol

[@Jmond002]

omg thank you. I don't know if you'll agree but i literally can't stand Tristan.

[@xww6849]

Jessica I was literally about to say “just say Tristan.”

[@MrJpreezy17]

Adele's "worst" performance still sounded great to me lol

[@sarahjkadlec4029]

Josh Price it’s an unfair review imo. She was sobbing during that performance

[@donnadizucchero]

Same here,such a pressure, poor thing. Usually she's greatly composed. Thus time it really got to her apparently. Still the best (of 'em all IMHO)))

[@stefangyurcsi8494]

She was ill as hell

[@jasperclydeinsd592]

Same with Ariana imo

[@nikigutierrez]

It's like people are trying to hate looking for worst performance but they sing so well they just can't

[@Unusualgroophy]

When Harry styles sang and he just said this isn’t bad !! He was fine in both of them My heart🥺🥺 Even the Justin Bieber analysis

[@milesmartin3910]

Moral of the story: relax, take it easy

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

It's usually my issue, lol. Well, if I get past it there are more, but still, it's the biggest thing to change.

[@Okartel]

Isn’t that also a song?

[@silversun1203]

@@Okartel Yes.

[@emilykruger7561]

Okartel Mika

[@zerfsun]

And open wide

[@savannahranae7725]

I love how you’re so supportive in all of these. In none of these do you trash talk their voice. The sign of a true teacher.

[@NightOwl11]

Yes, he is always kind.

[@femaletrouble]

Seriously, this channel is the height of CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. He's a true teacher who wants to give you the tools and knowledgeable to build yourself up. 🎤💞

[@Cut3M3xicana1998]

Yes agree

[@aplucero385]

I learned so much about air. Here I am just breathing and doing it so wrong.

[@meaganhuntingtonmh]

My favorite part is when he says Harry styles wasn’t bad either way. That’s King

[@rpstgag]

I have the same physical cringe reaction every time I see that Mariah tragedy - I just roll into a ball to protect myself.

[@ashleykerridge8776]

I'm not a singer and have nothing at all that would cause me to watch a vocal coach critique singers. Idk how I got here, but I can't stop watching this guy.

[@tinaleeth2707]

Lol yeah me too

[@SherGregory]

Me too!! He's very compelling and so pleasant to listen to because he's knowledgeable and respectful of the craft. I don't sing but I love to listen!

[@AnnieWayG3]

Same here. I'm a channel marketing professional, what am I doing here? Lol

[@thisismylovehandle]

Yep, same here. I'm also entranced by his complexion, why can't I achieve skin like that.

[@sarairuiz2369]

Same here.

[@dbauernf]

There's a lot of voice teachers around on YT, but your content is BY FAR the most impressive. Glad you're getting the recognition for it! Much love from Croatia.

[@benalichante1269]

I really LOVE his reaction at 7:30 Cut the crap, Harry sounded great in both!

[@jennfeeley1410]

So I don't understand 90% of what you're saying because I don't sing. What I take away from this is that people who shit on singers who don't play an instrument should shut up. Based what you've shared there are just as many things to learn when training your voice as there are when learning an instrument. The voice IS an instrument.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Jenn Feeley it absolutely is an instrument- and it can be a lot more finicky than other instruments. Even just what you eat or drink can change your sound- I used to take a shot of port before performing, if I didn’t have enough warm up time 😁 But because it’s biology, it changes from hour to hour. Half of the talent of being a singer (imo) is learning how to work with whatever your voice is doing on that particular day. Some days my voice is huskier than others, and it’s better to lean in to a little more vibrato (those are the best days for singing the blues). Other days, my voice can be quite clear- and I’ll usually go in for some classical or traditional Gàidhlig folk. Obviously, I can change up what I sing because I’m no professional, but it just goes to show just how much your voice can change from day to day. I don’t know of any other instrument that’s as variable as the voice- wood or metal might change a little over time, but they don’t have those big day to day changes, because they aren’t biological. It’s why I think singing is the hardest instrument to play.

[@darb6808]

People who play and instrument and sing are worth more than people who just sing as musicians probably 7 times out of ten. If you are a singer who doesn't play an instrument, doesn't know any music theory, and/or cannot write more than a simple melody, then it's not much to brag about, because SO MANY MUSICIANS are WAY more impressive than that, that is, if they are more than just a singer. I agree that one shouldn't crap on just singers, but just singers are a menace to the musical scene. It's really hard to deal with a front man, especially if they think they are more important or impressive than they think they are. Because while I was taking time off of whatever I was doing to learn music and an instrument, they were singing every time they showered, and then BOOM! . . . Another singer . . . Just like the last one . . . To a band a singer is only worth more than a bass player, because singing is just less impressive than the guitar, or the keyboard, or the drums, and so many people do it.

[@CylonsAteMyHomework]

I'm not a vocalist but I love your vibe, I keep watching for no reason other than I like you.

[@CillaStudiosUGC]

CylonsAteMyHomework same here

[@MetaMarcy21]

Same

[@RealDegolie]

Me too😍

[@deemorris9424]

CylonsAteMyHomework - Me too!

[@spriteislit4678]

Truth

[@sanny8716]

Most of the "worst" clips are me on a REALLY good day

[@deusexmachina1421]

10:48 😂 that's the 'Sam Reaction' I was waiting for!!!

[@SCAScienceLab]

I rewound and watched his reaction over and over - like 10 times over and over. 😂

[@nathinu09]

"He went high at the end. He was great in both" I love this guy, he takes no bullshit!

[@TotallyNotElPresidente]

This guy, the accents guy from Wired, and the lawyer guy that reacts to film law need to create a channel together.

[@skyylind191]

El Presidente and doctor mike!!!

[@Shendue]

Dr.Mike as well.

[@Alex-rk1dd]

I love the accent guy from wired!

[@bigrat4780]

the dialect coach from wire is my favourite person there

[@bored-_-6874]

Mariah’s worst is still better than me so who am I to judge lol

[@thinqaboutit5301]

SAME

[@mt7048]

Lol so true

[@nalzazlan]

Stan opinion is invalid

[@richardmills6669]

I’m not particularly interested in singing, but this guys makes me interested. It’s incredible the detail he pulls out of watching someone sing. Als, he Seems to have a great personality, good attitude and a positive disposition.

[@CryingBlackFairy]

I love how you just shake your head and stays 'this isn' t bad' with that face, so disapoited someone would call it bad

[@smossi]

This. And how he frowns like I would frown when I see something bad and then says "I like it".

[@letsart6434]

I Know. I could barely tell any differences between most of them

[@spriteislit4678]

Yes guys, people have different reactions to things. It's crazy right

[@L.Spencer]

But for those, it'd be interesting to see a clip of when they are bad.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I think he contains how bad some moments are well so that he is still show casing his ability as a teacher. Would you want a teacher to be disgusted with your mistakes or just say, "That's really not bad." and then he helps you down a path of improvement.

[@hopeschannel]

ok the mariah clip is legit me singing though

[@wildcat31772]

That's me if someone turns down the radio in my car suddenly... however when it's up... i sign just like them i swear...

[@mrmartinnovak1]

exactly my thoughts :oD @@wildcat31772

[@younghova7657]

@@wildcat31772 same

[@KL-es9bt]

😂😂😂😂😂 idk but her worst clip cracks me up like hell....

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

I feel so bad for her in that clip because she can definitely still sing. Its so sad to see a legend have such an awful performance

[@merrileelane4085]

I love the look on your face when the "worst" version of Mariah's song starts. It was a SMH look. I love how you explain things so simply

[@Tara-yu4qd]

Okay but the “worst” video for Adele was the video where she was getting emotional because of the crowd, if I’m not mistaken?

[@alisalavine1052]

She spoke after the performance and said that no music was coming through her ear pieces.

[@therisingphoenixlovedbynat121]

Ugh, that recording of Mariah always breaks my heart. Can we all just forget about that one😂

[@ayladonson8627]

People are going to remember that performance forever, completely ignoring all the other times she sang it after it😞

[@armagreggen6681]

Right?!? I feel terrible every time I see it. 😔

[@loulouswan9791]

No. The fact that Mariah has a great and powerfull voice is veeeery very well known. She had already established that, her reputation is not in any danger.

[@ayladonson8627]

Lo Sv yeah, but younger people and haters ignore that. Plus, the media only focuses on Mariah's bad moments those days. It was the same with Whitney.

[@loulouswan9791]

Ayla Donson yeah cuz an article about how a singer has lost his/her abilites is alot more fun to read about. As for younger people, even they most likely grew up with songs like ”All i want for christmas” so age isnt a problem. Haters will however always be haters.

[@hanibae4168]

The best vocal teacher on KZbin.

[@funnyvanessafunny]

Totally facts.

[@zedalba]

Sam Johnson: the opposite of Simon Cowell.

[@IremTekin]

And I somehow love both of them

[@kraeckelium]

The way you are critical is so optimistic and subtle, next to singing lessons you also know how to approach bad situations in the most positive manor, thumbs up.

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

Aw thanks so much

[@RichardJanvrinYT]

I’d love it if you analyzed heavy metal screams and vocals. That would be so interesting.

[@tommyinreallife]

He did analyze a TOOL video...i know that's more progressive rock and not necessarily metal but still...waiting on a Layne Staley one.

[@shadowx7985]

Richard Janvrin Yaaaaassssss

[@2Fiddy4Cyl]

Love him to tackle Corey Taylor ;) hahaha

[@staleypharmaceuticals2071]

Thomas T Yes! Love, Hate, Love. That showcases what an amazing voice Layne Staley had!

[@paulbrookfield4133]

He did Devin Townsend which is some of the nicest there is, albeit still verging on clean rather than truly nasty death stuff.

[@xbree_]

This channel is going to blow up. It’s such a simple but brilliant idea Edit: Wholly crap that’s a lot of likes! Thanks guys!

[@caribbeanwonders]

TBH its the content I live for XD

[@johnettastevens4906]

Yeah, he's easy to follow and understand. It helps for when you're music illiterate like me. 😃

[@jmayers7510]

I completely agree!

[@haychel8302]

You analyze without passing judgment. Who would not want to listen? You’re a good teacher, more power.

[@bianca4829]

Does anyone find him to be just a beautiful man

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

Did not pay attention.

[@sassysasha9127]

Bianca Malik He is 😍

[@kayleighnesbitt4665]

Sam is handsome. I agree.

[@Anonymous-ve7pi]

Thank god, an actual vocal coach, not someone who claims to be one & then says vocal technique doesn't exist based on google answers research. Lmao. Thank you for opening this channel and actually explaining things to people correctly.

[@garreth321]

Someone You Know Ikr this is the best channel in yt for us singers :))) I learn stuff or two all the time each video he posts.

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

I just love how you manage to be honest but generous and kind when you analyze performancea where the artist struggled. Says as much about you as it does about them :-)

[@michaelaconnors4428]

You are so fair. I love your evaluation. It's so important for people to understand what happens when artists "flub" It is so embarassing as a performer to do something "weak" and people misconstrue it. Thank you for your fair evaluation and input on all these artists that we admire!

[@jennyskaggs6736]

The physical pain on his face during Mariah 10:50...I keep re-watching that piece.

[@federicogatto2635]

Jenny Skaggs he’s actually crying

[@enneirda]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@measl]

That's why I asked him if he is a synesthete: my vocal coach was, and he always had the same reactions to bad performances. His explanation was that he could both _see_ and _taste_ performances, and when they were bad the resulting "noise" actually hurt.

[@freakyfro99]

As a fan of Mariah, yeah that performance physically hurts to watch knowing just how amazing a singer she actually is.

[@kikic.6950]

Jenny Skaggs omg me toooooooo

[@joshuafloyd356]

I am a classically trained musician and vocalist, currently teaching a group of secondary students with a limited background in music and an interest in music which I know very little about. This video has been invaluable to my teaching methods. I love how this instructor seamlessly blends classical technique and contemporary pop-music application. Tutti bravi!

[@julianakarasawa315]

I'm so in love with your reaction videos, so focused on the actual technique and breaking down why the sounds happen the way they do

[@adfmo2195]

Music teacher here. I absolutely LOVE your commentary. Your descriptions are musically intellectual yet worded in a way for the average person to understand. Fantastic! Great teacher. That said, I resonated with what you said about Mariah Carey’s voice changing due to pregnancy and hormones. My kids are 3 and 1 and my voice was greatly affected by pregnancy, hormones, postpartum stuff, lack of singing, etc. I’m essentially having to re-learn to sing as things have shifted, body is different, abdominal muscles are still mush, etc. I get winded doing vocal exercises I did in college. I’m improving but it is disheartening knowing where I was when I finished grad school and where I am now. Can you suggest any exercises specifically geared toward my situation?

[@AtohV]

Can’t really compare the worst and best in my opinion. Some of the worst ones are isolated vocals and the best ones are with the band and everything.

[@MrBurrowsable]

Atoh I think a lot of the difference in some of these was the mics as well. They’re comparing headset mics to handheld. Bad recordings aren’t necessarily bad performances.

[@Sasha-up9er]

Also comparing full concerts where the singer might have done a whole set already with dancing and singing and everything, they're probably exhausted and dehydrated and everything, compared to an acoustic, radio or small session where they're relaxing and probably are only singing a few songs at once and don't have to sing over a crowd.

[@poshpearls23]

His face during T Swift's worst said it all 😂😂😂😂😂 great commentary! You are very good

[@MonsterVille1]

poshpearls23 hahahahah hilarious

[@karendaniel620]

I discovered you 3 days ago, and I love watching you react and analyze. You're very sweet with your critiques.

[@kabrinadawn9200]

Just found your channel and I LOVE how positive your critiques are. Such a refreshing thing to find. Thank you!

[@tuuku1706]

Long haired vocal coach Dexter is my new favorite reaction channel

[@timeaesnyx]

Tuuku he is handsome

[@elliefoust]

I’m late to the party but this comment is everything.

[@garythewhite]

Can you please analyze Freddie Mercury? That would be awesome.

[@YrsaIris]

Gary Mahlan yes!!!!

[@jlm10181978]

Agree 💯 %

[@rachelmartina9422]

couldn’t agree more 😭

[@ElissaStark514]

Gary Mahlan I was looking for Freddie 👨🏻💞

[@joshuawhitley5819]

Gary Mahlan I support this haha

[@adrianalopez9235]

I literally know nothing and everything you say is “hmm, yes you’re right”

[@jamiepagliarulo4985]

Stumbled upon your videos and now I’m binging your entire channel, you’re great to listen to explain so much of what our ears don’t understand.

[@singerofsongs468]

I think Harry Styles has a good higher-register voice, but his natural range is clearly so much lower than what he was singing with One Direction. I wasn’t super into him until after he released his solo album, and he’s so much better live when his music matches his style and his range.

[@fromnorthtosouth87]

Kyle Marie I saw him live and he actually made me cry!! He is really good!

[@silkeHoekstra]

Clearly.. I was a massive one direction fan and am now a massive harry styles solo fan. One direction was obviously very commercial, unlike harry as a solo artist. People tend to favour high notes over lower notes which is why I reckon in the one direction days they opted for the higher ones. Hence why people usually tend to think zayn is the best singer of the five. they falsely associate high notes with a better technique

[@phillsopherslav]

Finally a legit voice teacher who knows what he is doing and doesn't make stupid pewdiepie despacito troll video analysis. Thank you bro, cool content.

[@rosaliabarrientos3833]

This guy cheryl porter and ken tamplin are killin it

[@heyitsirine16]

Tara Simmons Studios - sorry, I forgot her YT name since I haven't watched reactions in a long time, and I just got this in my recommended. But yeah, she gives really nice advice as well

[@ahnmichael1484]

You bring so much care into how you respond to these clips, never disrespecting the artist and the work they bring to the art. I would trust you in helping me find more support and clarity in my voice.

[@bryllelouiss6405]

You’re so nice! This is how you professionally do reactions, no dragging down, no insults, just pure and respectful criticism 👏🏻

[@jasminahhh]

“So make my wish come truuuuue” Sam: “oh gosh” 😂 that was my favorite part

[@killerdog42]

Okay so at this point its nearly 3 AM and i clicked the first suggested video of yours nearly 3 hours ago... absolutely love your content!! It's so nice to see someone who is so passionate about their field without being nasty about singers performances. keep it up!! :)

[@megster1986]

Same.

[@hessjickey]

I'm in this same scenario right now... I can't stop watching!

[@linaramirez2872]

i feel you I just did the same thimg and I have work in like 3 hours

[@Simplevida5]

Me too!! Feel the same! Excellent content , he’s talented!

[@noirmerde2993]

Bahahahahaha omg legit me rn

[@ATZCMinistries]

You popped up on my feed and so happy you did!! Can't stop watching!!

[@marsthelamest]

My mother sang in bars growing up, after she passed I wanted to learn to sing well. I stumbled onto this channel and it’s become my favorite! Sam is so honest, in a very professional and nonjudgmental way! I love it!

[@sugahgarden1961]

Don't get me wrong... I love Ariana's Voice. It's beautiful. BUTTTT half the time I don't understand what she's even saying 🤦‍♀️

[@robbievalentine8239]

My biggest pet peeve of Ariana is her enunciation, or lack thereof

[@mollygarry4254]

It’s funny because she’s classically trained! I think it’s more a stylistic feature than anything else...if you check out her old (like really old) cover videos you can see she still enunciates well!

[@sebby1823]

I agree, I love listening to her, but I give up on trying to understanding the words, as she sounds like she is on rewind.

[@JakobowenYT]

OsO Plushie I don’t know but I understand all of the words 😂

[@yevettew47]

Me either, I felt really bad because l like her!

[@K_DC]

do a video for John Legend. He's one of these singers I sometimes can't tell if he's good or not. I feels he's kinda OK, but most people seems to think he's really great; need an unbiased professional opinion.

[@sheepgray08]

I second this..!!!

[@serena7089]

Yes please!

[@MariaOrtiz-qp2gb]

K DC YES

[@Sophia-rm9zz]

I love your videos because you know what you're talking about!! The way you review and react shows you really care and understand how singing works and it helps me learn a lot about singing! And youre not trying to please or be over the top, you're just stating the facts of what's happening which is so refreshing to watch amongst all the theatrics on KZbin! :)

[@JKJeonEuphoria]

I love watching your videos. The way you analyse the vocals in every clip is interesting and I love your optimism.

[@plotwitch]

If that is Demi Lovato's worst, I'll take it okay. Please, I can work that.

[@Myrilia]

I don't understand why they chose that clip, I think she has done poorer performances

[@chanceperez5038]

@@Myrilia definitely

[@lmo6634]

This is my favorite type of video for you to react, like seeing multiple singers at once rather than just one.

[@tonyavallejo7790]

I really love the way you give constructive insight into what went wrong in those performances and then praise what they did right in the other performances. You’re just too awesome Sam and this world don’t deserve you 💖

[@carlbrown1083]

I have been a singer and a voice teacher for about 25 years and I must say your analysis and instruction are excellent! You really know your craft. I may have to have some lessons with you.

[@Soyunapringada94]

i love how you smile at 9:32, fascinated by sia

[@charmandergoes593]

Soy una pringada quien me iba a decir que iba a encontrar un comentario tuyo aquí, el mundo es un pañuelo xD

[@Jaimolas-sd5jq]

dios que haces tu aqui

[@isabilia]

lpm te gusta sia✨💝 supongo

[@CarlaWittwer]

♥️♥️

[@angiedm8286]

Me acabo de quedar muerto cuando he visto este comentario escrito hace 2 semanas.. destino? Xdd

[@kartercribb7377]

Wow I love him @ harry “ooo so he went up at the end, still sounds fine”😂😂

[@KevinQualls]

Love your critiques and coaching!

[@rachelclark4075]

I just found these videos and I am obsessed! Love learning about all the different techniques

[@LittaDNB]

Looked like some of those performances they were struggling to hear monitor mix, especially belieber holding the ear phone to his ear. Bad sound, is horrifying for any performer no matter what level or platform

[@analabbe4623]

Sia was sick during the first performance, but she did want to be there for the fans, so she lower her voice and put the music louder.

[@saijennaofmidworld3098]

Your explanations are so easy to follow! So good. I came here by accident but youre an instant sub, for SURE

[@WillbeSingin]

I just love your spirit about simplifying the complexities of singing... You really give a learning singer the inspiration to not be so hard on themselves experiencing "mistake." When I first started singing I washed these videos so that I could human eyes legendary icons. Your reactions are insanely perfect for someone like me. Who heard nothing but horrible boxing advice. Thank you!!! Flarking THANK YOU