Voice Teacher Reacts to Måneskin - SUPERMODEL Live at Circo Massimo

I hope this observation on how he sings helps you figure out how the voice works better, so you can learn how to make smart choices in your own voice.
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[@clelia7820]

As someone has already written in the comments, Damiano declared a few days ago that he has "special" vocal cords: they never close perfectly, always some air passes between them and I think this allows him to obtain the "roaring effect" more easily. But he doesn't always use it. In ballads you can often hear him without the effect (almost always at the beginning of the song), for example in the cover "If I can dream", which they recorded for the movie "Elvis" or in "Coraline" or in "The loneliest" and many others. Maneskin are now 21 to 23 years old, but they started in middle school. Thomas and Ethan (guitar and drums) were still 14 when the group started busking in the streets of Rome, in 2017 they participated in X Factor Italia and since then Damiano has been followed by the same vocal coach. The songs have always been written by them (Damiano the lyrics), so they know perfectly well what to do in order not to have difficulties.

[@alhemičarka]

Do you know where Damiano mentioned that? I was looking at some of their recent interviews and haven't come across that bit

[@virginiatruett7115]

That's right. I saw the Italian interview where he revealed that he has a congenital malformation of the vocal cords that makes them not open and close as they should. An Italian voice coach went on to explain that what happens in this case is that the person has to compensate in order to perform and Damiano has managed to do this compensation exceptionally well. This is what produces this raspy/distortionary quality/texture when he sings. I believe that, as he acquires more experience and gets older, he'll be able control and polish this technique to be an even better singer.

[@SpelaPayne]

Yeah their english song are catchy, but their italian songs are straight up masterpieces. The live performances are awesome! You should check out their eurovision performance or any song they've done on Radio Italia Live

[@rif9576]

I agree Špela, Coraline and Le Parole Lontane are gorgeous.

[@VocalAttitude]

Also actually he modifies some parts of this live vs the recording where it goes much higher at times, and I think it's actually really, really cool that he modifies this live in a way that still sounds great, fits the style, probably helps with his vocal sustainability and provides an alternative for people who wanna sing this thing but can't make the high stuff well.

[@bharp4390]

It's a good display of his vocal intelligence. There's nothing wrong with leaving out some high notes if doing so allows you to survive an entire tour. Freddie Mercury did it throughout his entire career.

[@kennikitty]

@@bharp4390 Yeah, Freddie did it pretty much all the time. Interesting that you're mentioning Freddie, because I think Damiano has a lot of qualities Freddie had - as a vocalist and frontman.

[@nattiejanes]

He did the higher parts for a lot of the most recent tour and then there was a change- probably to save his voice. I can’t imagine the strain from touring for so long like they have .

[@AmyDiamod]

When you said "He looks really good" 7:54 I thought you where simping (as I am), so I started noding like crazy, someone bonk me please.

[@WW-wr3vq]

you need to react to Coraline by Måneskin at Sanremo Music Festival 2022.

[@lourlopezsk]

When they came to Argentina they played I wanna be your slave TWICE, and the second time was after his body pack fell and got lost in the crowd, and he sounded different but more natural. It was 10/10. He played over half an hour without it, till the end. Top quality, no doubt. Ps: After they finished the fans found the body pack on the floor and gave it to the security guy

[@malefiz7910]

So glad you react to some Måneskin! I would really love to hear your opinion on some of their Italian songs and his performance on those. For example Zitti e Buoni, Coraline or Vent'anni. They are more rocky than their english ones and also more complex (at least in my opinion^^). With Supermodel you picked probably their most poppy song. So maybe the Italian songs are also more up your street musically😉

[@leiannesw4926]

I think he makes singing their songs look easy. He's always active physically and as you mention great Range, a growl, etc

[@M4B222]

I feel that they create mostly catchy english songs and more meaningful italian songs like Coraline. It's such a sad but beautifully written song

[@outi5001]

Great to hear an expert’s analysis on Damiano’s voice! He recently told in an interview that he was born with some kind of malformation in his vocal cords and that’s why he has this unique sound. The interview was in Italian but I understood that instead of being closed together he has a hole in between the vocal cords and that’s what creates the sound. Somebody correct me please if I’m wrong - I’m neither fluent in Italian nor do I know anything about singing 😅 He also has a personal vocal coach so he is training all the time.

[@adios-bitchachos]

I just heard a similar thing when I watched the Try Guys Broadway video lol. The actor who plays Beetlejuice on Broadway has a vocal cord malformation that allows him to sustain a raspy voice like Damiani without overstressing himself. I dont remember if it was a hole or just that it didn't close all the way or something but it was similar

[@vxlnxrxblx]

Yes, basically when we talk the vocal chords open up and then close to let air out. I think Damiano's chords don''t touch completely when they close, so there's always a little air coming out, which allows him to sing like that without damaging the chords.

[@Barbara_M.]

I am Italian and I confirm that you understood correctly what he said in the interview... 🙂

[@virginiatruett7115]

I saw the same interview and understood the same thing.

[@angrylittledumpling]

They formed in 2015 and performed as buskers and then were on X Factor but I think he has said he’s been singing for a very long time. They just have such a smooth level of being comfortable on stage. Love them. Check out performances of Coraline. ❤

[@foxandscout]

By the way, the song Beggin was first released in 1967 by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. (don’t know who wrote it). It was the song that someone (not the band) posted on I think TikTok and it went viral, much to the band’s surprise. It helped kickstart their international career and touring. Yes they are young. They starting busking in Italy when in high school at the ages of 15, 16,16, 17. Damiano is now 23 (and band mates are 22, 22,21: They are finally all legal🥰

[@GayJayU26]

They are still very young. They busked on the streets of Rome from 15-17 then on XFactor Italia 2017 until Eurovision 2021 where they won. Damiano is 23 and the band members 21/22. They formed in Middle school. They are all exceptionally talented. He doesn’t force his range in live shows, but does have greater range. Try La Paura Del Boui from Radio Italia Live.

[@danyelena9782]

Very happy to see you react to maneskin, although supermodel, a fun song, but you could had chosen torna a casa the unplugged version for a masterclass performance. La.paura del buio, zittie e buoni, coraline, la parole lontanne, the loneliest are power songs. Damiano is such a vocal powerhouse,.such a distinctive voice, raspy, powerfull, clear. I saw him on interview and he said his vocal chords are curvier i think hence the distortion. The raspiness is not an effect, its just his voice and considering he is singing professionally since 2015-2017 and that voice sounds intact, actually even more beautifull it means his technique works. Please continue the Damiano videos and go for torna a casa the unplugged version...you will be mindblown

[@luisagreggiodasilva59]

Måneskin is kinda famous (at least in Italy) since 2017, cause they were in XFactor and got second place Also, begging is a cover, not an original song P.S.: it would be really cool if you could react to Mahmood, he's also italian and has a really unique voice

[@alelirivarola1197]

He is been performing for a while now, he's only 23 yo but they began busking as a teenagers on the streets of Rome back in 2016. He seems to be just a natural talent, he developed his tecnique by himself. He also mencioned that he has a congenit malformation in his vocal cordes, like he has a space between them or something like that. You could check out some older videos, there is one very interesting of them performing a cover of "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse, from 2017, were you can hear his raw talent. Another recomended performance is the cover of "Pyro" by Kings of Lion, from 2018, i think you"ll find them both interesting. I leave you the links here: "Back to Black" kzbin.info/www/bejne/amLZimiPZaian9E "Pyro" kzbin.info/www/bejne/opzTfmaAi7GnnZo

[@Florence-kn3dq]

Watch Coraline live SanRemo 2022 and la paura del buio live Radio Italia with sub or torna a casa. Without earring that you’ll never understand why he’s so special. The band it’s special. I adore them!❤️🔥🤟

[@thelastneuron3603]

Dami has a vocal coach since x factor 2017. But he sings always, just natural talent. They are on tour now and there is 77 live gigs and he sounds amazing every time.

[@QueenOfShovels]

I really enjoy your videos♥️ I'm an 80's gal and reeeeally enjoy Maneskin! They have an original sound and seem to invite you to join in, effortlessly🤗 he doesn't sing in a high pitch to where it's impossible for us non professionals to sing along with🤣

[@ealexeenko]

Leaving a COMMENT! A COMMENT! I'M LEAVING IT HERE! Right here! Thank you Sam for the video! Good analysis!

[@annarae2396]

I would love to hear your thoughts on some of his Italian songs like Coraline or La Paura di Buio. I very much enjoyed this review.

[@zuziiiiiiiiii]

wish you also reacted to their winning Eurovision performance, he was amazing there, love the video as always

[@milaces1323]

If you could please react to Måneskin's La paura del buio i'd be ever so grateful. Damiano sounds fabulous in that song!

[@ineshahn8311]

Ok! Here's me commenting :) I really like his sound, but am on the same page that I wouldn't listen to it constantly. I'd love to see them live though, because it looks like their shows are so much fun. I think I've heard somewhere/somehow that he's been singing already for a very long time (no idea if he's had lessons). Oh, and I think it's cool that they made it from being street musicians in Rome to playing big stadiums. Got beggin stuck in my head now, too....

[@madreh7549]

i think you take the wrong video to do this try to watch TORNA A CASA acustic version you will understand better his sound, Damiano is 23 right now he was singing since young age with his friends. recently he talks about his voice, he had a kind of birth deformed vocal cord it had a kind of hole on the middle of one of them that permit to pull air through it.

[@margotsutton6701]

he mentioned he has an issue with his vocal chords that they don’t completely come together - he said it accounts for some distortion in his voice

[@acuterainrose8010]

Great to see you react to Måneskin again! They have a ton of great live performances of some of their italian music that you should check out if you feel like it! I would recommend the X-factor performance of Vent'anni!

[@bparmeggiani]

Id love to see you analyze zitti e buoni or another of their songs in italian as well!!

[@Rodrigolc86]

Please react more to Damiano 🙏🏽

[@liky6951]

It was really nice talking to you. ❤️‍🔥 You said you're gonna send me some exercises...

[@dustyrose5994]

This music is not usually in my wheelhouse but it’s a fun change of pace. I’d love to see you react to Beth Hart. She’s a blues singer.

[@kimberlym4289]

Yay Måneskin! Damiano's gravelly voice is fun to try out! The range of this song is super accessible for us mere mortals and could be fun for those wanting to add their own flourishes (harmonies, riffs..) new karaoke song added to the list

[@zwizh]

Laura knows Beggin is one of my most hated songs and loves torturing me with it. I like this song better.

[@delmajohnson4170]

FIRST! Love you Sam!

[@luisagreggiodasilva59]

omggg yes måneskin

[@liliaeth]

the thing with Beggin, it's that they did that cover as teenagers. Even before thy did it on X-factor in 2017. And they'd pretty much stopped singing it on their tour for years. And then after they won Eurovision, it somehow went viral. Honestly, Måneskin is my fave group, and I utterly adore Damiano's voice. But I'd much rather singers sing in their own style, and do what they like, rather than just try and have everyone copy the same style. It keeps things as a whole more interesting.

[@kenthvad1]

i dont understand half of the things you say but i really like watching your videos. its like a window to a another world

[@teacheronthego291]

Please review Eaea by Blanca Paloma. It's the Spanish entry to Eurovision 2023. I'd love to hear your thoughts on flamenco singing.

[@Frensis26]

Hiiii Italian here. Afaik he hasn't taken lessons but started busking when he was 17 so he has a lot experience w live singing. The band was on the Italian x factor in 2017 and became really big in Italy afterwards. Then with the 2021 Eurovision they exploded worldwide, but they already had 4 years of touring experience

[@liana4454]

Thank you for another fun reaction and analysis!

[@LOGAN_BURNS]

Yea this video of this specific performance ain’t the best I’d probably say the best one was at the Eurovision 2022 where they did supermodel ( he had a busted or broken ankle during it do that’s why he’s hobbling)

[@cas9065]

I seem to remember that he has classical training, and his own preference is more pop. He designed this sound to join the band. Damiano said that the new song, the Loneliest, is special to him, but I agree with others here that the Italian songs are amazing. for the English ones, For your Love. They are around 22 ish

[@valentinablumberg4212]

Кажется, не известно, что бы он занимался вокалом в детстве ( как есть много историй и фото ребят-музыкантов с инструментами, буквально с младенчества☺️). Он был баскетболистом, но видимо, где то к 14-15 полностью ушёл в творчество и уже есть его фото, записи этого возраста, с педагогом церковного хора, который его очень хвалил! Потом, в 16 лет, он с группой выиграл довольно серьёзный рок -конкурс, но после, по совету, рекомендации , ребята ушли на улицу на год. Надо было меняться, приобретать опыт с публикой, искать имидж... Когда ему исполнилось 18, и на X factor он смог использовать любые , самые "экстремальные" образы😳 и реализовать свои "безумные "💥 идеи , они абсолютно изменились, подписали контракт с Sony и получили туры, клипы , запись альбома. Концерты тех лет бесконечны и восхитительны 🔥‼️ Постепенно профессионализм, звук и стиль группы формировался, и ,похоже, 2020, тяжёлый год эпидемии, стал для них переломным (к сожалению, во многих смыслах😒) Ну, и конечно, 2021, победы🏆🏅💐, шоу, интервью, новый менеджер и имидж. К сожалению, есть опасения по поводу его голоса, дыхания... То что он курит без перерыва (в том числе и самые "разные" сигареты😕), это ничего, возможно, это на голос не так уж влият🤔. Но то что, ему на новом альбоме подняли тембр, он впервые явно поёт с усилием, или же просто меняет на выступлениях песню "под себя",это непонятно и вызывает беспокойство ,сожаление ..Посмотрим, что будет дальше!

[@lola1714]

Thank you for your kind words about Måneskin

[@silvanathees3065]

Sam is always kind. I think he's a great teacher.

[@marcustingstrom5530]

Maneskin got second place in X factor 2017 and they created the band when they where around 16-18 years

[@juliayap8356]

Would love to see other analysis on other of their live songs. For your love (from the german live TV show), In nome del padre, la paura del buio, lividi sui gomiti, coraline (live sanremo)

[@gilescbenjamin]

His voice really reminds me of Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20

[@topbuzz1295]

Also he's a heavy smoker

[@sunflail]

But I'm not writing that research paper right now 😂 brilliant 😁

[@topbuzz1295]

React to the loneliest

[@gnarlyismymiddlename]

You should review Jay Buchanan from Rival Sons. I have seen them live 4 times and they are incredible.

[@someonewashere3635]

you should watch the performance of their italian ballad coraline at sanremo, with an orchestra. the lyrics are like poetry, written by him and he sounds extremely good.

[@bomed3390]

I have been waiting for Sam to Måneskin! And now I want more of their performances done 😅

[@amber7ison]

I'm leaving a comment!

[@janinaholle3060]

Hallo Sam, can you please make a reaction Video of Jp Cooper- in the silence - mahogany sessions 🙏 Your Videos aresome and i love to watch them 🌸🌸🌸

[@pia_yay]

Måneskin is totally amazing, I think all of his songs hit different. You should try with CORALINE live at San Remo. It’s such a delight! Keep with the reactions I’d love to see you react again to some EXO songs (Baekhyun’s solo Bambi album specially). ❤

[@rachelhithere8768]

Do you have an opinion on what bearing being multilingual might have on a singer's voice, like their range, etc? Damiano's gravelly singing voice sounds good in English imo, but it's even better in his natural Italian. He has a bit of an accent when he sings, but do you think being multilingual impacts any of his performance?

[@Barbara_M.]

Helo Sam, thank you so much for your professional analysis and reaction to Maneskin. I read below that many fans suggested you to check several other songs so I an leaving you below links to live performances where you can more properly watch Damiamo singing and check out some of the beautiful lyrics of their songs in Italian. I am a fan who prefers their more rock rawer-sound songs rather than the latest "Supermodel" or "The Loneliest" a bit overproduced for me but I love them anyway, they're fun and they pour such a positive energy. I know Damiano began singing at a very young age not sure if he took lessons in any case nothing at professional level and when they started busking or auditioned to XFactor Italy in 2017 what he had was all based on his personal effort and you can hear since then he's come a long way. During XFactor he got in touch with an Italian singer and vocal coach, Danial Satragna, who started educating him in a more professional way which I believe she is still counseling but from what I heard aroung nobody is training him daily. In certain performances is pretty obvious is tired altough in time he's become more able in handling the performance and he's also very careful in keeping a healthy lifestyle as long as their job allows it... live @wiwijam I wanna be your slave+zitti e buoni kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIerZpekZsird7M la paura del buio live @radio italia kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3iQk3WPnruKja8 coraline - live with orchestra@ sanremoo 2022 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqLCd6tonc9nfq8 vent'anni kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHmWgp2dpM1jaKs for your love live @1LiveWDR kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZazi6KafdOVeac the loneliest live @ chetempochefa oct2022 XFactor Italy 2017 . first audition kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF68hYmsirOehKc

[@VocalAttitude]

Hah, score 😂

[@isabellelola517]

Can you please react to their live performance of "Coraline" at Sanremo in 2022?!?!

[@plantifulalexandra]

Guitar music was never dead... at least not in the metal bubble. :D

[@carag2567]

His voice gives me Layne Staley vibes.

[@Barbara_M.]

Yeah I heard many other say so.....🙂

[@pierssegal5910]

Your new hairstyle suits you well.

[@german_cuore9841]

there are so many performances that you could react to from him to realize how incredible his voice is, and you choose a basic song and on top of that in a concert where he was very nervous because he was playing at home 🤦

[@stefaniarabaioli1282]

ha un difetto alle corde vocali che gli permette di fare questo suono particolare ❤

[@Rodrigolc86]

You should react to “Torna a casa”, “For you” no all the others.

[@fanciot]

"For your love" 🙂🙂

[@Rodrigolc86]

@@fanciot my bad 🫣

[@alexitalymodeldogtrainerbr6828]

🤍❤️💚🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@redokks694]

00:56 It's childish but that made me laugh sorry

[@malu5117]

I never thought he would react to maneskin but...ok

[@Derek-Beaucage]

You cut your hair! You look handsome!

[@theprousteffect9717]

Please react to Kelly Clarkson singing "Ring My Bell." She's a vocal beast.

[@razrhiannaspiers8506]

If you would like to react to an artist you might not have heard of, I recommend Aesthetic Perfection with Dead Zone

[@LaVKenLoVeCommodity]

Ooooh can u do reacts to my music I'd love your opinion

[@Barb.....]

Hi Sam. I'm curious to see what you think of Nicotine Dolls singers voice. It's different. On one hand I really like it. On the other I'm wondering if it's an effect. Is he struggling to make the effect or is it my imagination? lol

[@nicolebalram8672]

We’re about to see them in Seattle within the hour! Thank you for this! ❤

[@bparmeggiani]

yeah, I love that they don't go really high all the time! they still do good, catchy music even exploring just keys that aren't perceived as hard (and they are incredibly talented)

[@silvanathees3065]

Hi, Sam. Do you think his original language can interfere (that's not the best word, but it's the only one I can remember) in his singing?

[@MicukoFelton]

interfere how? You mean influence? I doubt it, because he has this unique style when he is singing in Italian too.

[@silvanathees3065]

I mean, when it comes to the emission of sounds. For example, Portuguese and English are completely different in terms of sound placement.

[@AJay-he7vj]

Please react to Lift Me Up by Rihanna 🙏

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

Is there a live version yet

[@AJay-he7vj]

@@SamJohnsonVoice no unfortunately, just the audio version ☹️ it's a ballad tho with amazing vocals.

[@adamcboyd]

It's the equivalent of instant mashed potatoes. Bland and there is a thousand different brands making the same thing.

[@valentinablumberg4212]

But ,millions fans loves only Damiano,Maneskin, not "thousand different groups" 😏... And many "age-old " fans just "lost " their playlists after Eurovision🏆🇮🇹, and we are really happy about this😁🤟...

[@VocalAttitude]

So fun that rather than ignore & move on when you personally don't care for/about something, you went out of your way to be a negative nancy about it. You can, of course, but it's an... interesting life choice, let's say.

[@adamcboyd]

@@VocalAttitude yes. It's call engaging and having an opinion. Isn't personal, although you seem to be taking it that way. Not a good place when you try to shame people discussing art on its own terms.

[@VocalAttitude]

@@adamcboyd yep, and you're free to have it in the same way that I'm free to wonder whence the dire necessity to do some drive-by negativity about something you clearly don't care for on a video that isn't even by the thing you don't care for. Weird that you have to come here, watch someone's analysis of a thing you clearly don't give a shit about, & then be a debbie downer about it. If you think Måneskin is bland unimaginative shite, that is entirely your perogative. No idea why, if you're so desperate to spread ugh in the world, you're not commenting on *their* videos about how trash they are then, but go off. I'm just, you know, engaging and having an opinion. 😩

[@dimitrimiscia5879]

you are notthinc !

[@marcotroiani7]

Hi, good morning. Can do react Black Skinhead,tic toc version. It' s really AMAZING,more than beggin.....😀