YUNGBLUD & Halsey - I Will Follow You Into The Dark | Voice Teacher Reacts

[@emilylohr1467]

(halsey and yungblud making eye contact at 10:43) sam, gushing: oooh they like eachother !! ... meanwhile they were literally dating when they filmed this haha

[@aprilleerose]

Dating, not so much. More like friends with benefits.

[@stephaniebourke1634]

Rose🌹Red they were dating

[@robsten-riot8418]

Rose🌹Red they were dating. And probably are dating again...

[@inkeriananas]

It's funny how you're not able to NOT imitate the jaw clicks

[@comprehensiblehorrors]

Vowel sounds are honestly much much much more important than I ever would have thought. I love your commentary, as always

[@the57bears]

Is Sam using too many rhetorical questions? Most certainly. Would I prefer it if he stopped using so many? [overly long pause] Definitely not. Are weird, meandering metaphors about clothes welcome on this channel? Absolutely.

[@michaelrobson1627]

underrated comment, love it

[@OliviaLovesMusic96]

I absolutely love how Sam explains his analyses, and I absolutely love this comment

[@venatr2865]

Do I love this comment? Certainly.

[@bakercolton9226]

you probably dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my gf lately :)

[@herzaaaaa]

YUNGBLUD is incredibly underrated. Really good singer.

[@13strong]

🙄

[@breico8535]

They didn’t just like each other, they loooooooved each other.

[@Alex-jd3bs]

All I can say about Halsey and live shows is that the woman really does do an amazing job. This is an old performance, but compare it with what she done on tour that I saw in March shes improved greatly. Her tone is clear and only breathy in the songs/performances she chose. Her projection was great and honestly she sounded amazing all while she was jumping around on stage and hanging in the air by a harness. She improves greatly between eras of albums and her "Manic" era has shown some of the best progression. She's starting to take care of herself now though which is probably why.

[@emiliamessinger9142]

Have you ever thought about how she was able to that kind of switch in her voice and technique? Cuz the answer is that Dominic, he learned her everything and her thanks to him was cheeting and left him brokenhearted.... What a nice gal, huuuh!!?! Tresh.. as we say in Europe

[@danielleguyette4578]

​@emiliamessinger9142 you were in the room?

[@haannnaah]

@@emiliamessinger9142 me when i make things up:

[@AmalaFrequents]

I love Halsey's sound but it's interesting to hear the technical side of it. I've seen her live and I can tell you I was astounded by how note perfect she was whilst doing backbends and everything. I would love to hear you maybe look at Yungblud's style because comparing performances like his song Waiting on the Weekend which he did for Tarantata and is a soft ballad with things like the live acoustic of I Think I'm Okay that he did with MGK or his bbc live lounge cover is interesting. A lot of people hear his raspy stuff and worry about his voice but then he does a song like Waiting on the Weekend and his voice can be incredibly soft. I'm glad you noticed his ear though- he seems to be a really responsive performer and has admitted he has a knack for melodies- famously he won MGK over by freestyling his verse on I Think I'm Okay in five minutes after hearing the track. I find he's very good at using his voice to paint the emotion of the track versus emphasising the lyrics, if that makes sense. Interesting video.

[@Factoryflowers]

They were dating then, did another song together called 11 minutes. Might be dating again? It disturbs me that I know this. Got to stop reading so many comments. Oh, and I will bet he arranged that song. He's a natural director, staging his show and his special projects, one of which was really live. Look at the video for Hope for the Underrated Youth and then the Making Of. His speaking voice has some rasp. Smart, creative, on the edge emotionally. Super involved with his fan base. Seems like an extremely generous, decent human being. Wish him well.

[@carolinepirouet399]

As a fan of Dom's (Yungblud) I thank you for the kindness of your comment and it's accuracy. He is quite underated and misunderstood by many but you have summed him up so well here. Wishing you well also xx

[@Desteny6]

I've seen Yungblud live last year on a festival here in germany. Pretty good crowd there, a lot of hype for an artist this new and kinda unkown in germany. His energy was just sooo over the top. Jumping around, playing guitar while wearing a cast on his arm... And I really felt like he enjoyed the concert way more then I did. Even if it might just be a stage persona, dude is pretty darn good.

[@moisliliana590]

Tim Herrmann that amount of energy is because he has ADHD,so he is very energetic and outgoing,but I love his personality.

[@lambulance]

They were just seen protesting together in LA!!

[@tiffinwonderland7243]

I personally think yungblood is so incredibly talented! You should check out more of his work. I love how you use the videos as a teaching tool!

[@angelas.g.9848]

Perfect voice for Rock, Emo, Rap (yes, he can Rap), duets.. All of it. 💘

[@13strong]

He's such an awful, awful poser. He might turn into an interesting, sincere musician one day though.

[@AnaAguilar999]

For a moment I thought we would be drifting off to fashion land with the dress analogy... Then baseball came in and I was left thinking "yep, it'd be interesting to see Sam playing baseball in a really nice dress"

[@Mackieee]

Dom is known for his horrible posture haha, he is always hunched over his mic :')

[@KolaBugFD]

I feel sore on my neck seeing the posture of YUNGBLUD as well. I suggest YUNGBLUD's cover of "Señorita, Back to Black, Goosebumps" to react. It's quite good. :D I think you can see his neck in that video is similar to this cover with Halsey as well though.

[@stacey8774]

I listen to this several times a week. Love it!

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

They were in a relationship when this track was made. Hope you dig into Yungblud's performances more down the road. He is extraordinarily talented. And yes, your collection of links is absolutely stunning.

[@victoriaschaefer]

I think it would be incredible to see more Hozier from you (like Movement (Live at The Current), such a beautiful version). We all need more Hozier in our lives

[@hawleyolsen170]

Gorgeous version. Thanks for the tip.

[@CamSmithMusic02]

I'm sorry. But people who play the piano need to learn to release the sustain pedal lol

[@TheSwauzz]

Hey, as someone that doesn't know anything about instruments (other than vocal haha), would you explain what you mean? How could I be able to tell as well?

[@hirtisrandolph4843]

I practice with an old Casio that I can't even get a pedal for anymore to train me out of that habit... of course it's a compete failure because when I'm on a grand I forget to lift my foot entirely.

[@vevg5018]

@@TheSwauzz Sustain pedal just holds on the note after you press it, so rather than the note being short and coming off the second you're pressing the key down it has a longer tail on it, if that makes sense? Imagine a clap in a padded room versus a clap in a tunnel, it's kind of like that - I believe it's just added reverb but I don't know the mechanics of a piano aha

[@np1056]

Yes! It's such a pet peeve of mine. It's a huge part of playing piano. You gotta learn when and how to use the damper/sustain pedal! Otherwise it gets so muddied, you can lose volume, and mix dissonant notes. I've noticed Lady Gaga often pedals with her left foot so she can open up to perform more toward the audience. If she can do that, this guy can lift his foot at the end of a lyric.

[@CamSmithMusic02]

@@TheSwauzz Vev explained it pretty well. Basically on most keyboards, there's one foot pedal. If you play a chord and hold down the pedal, it'll keep going after you lift up your fingers. But when you're transitioning to the next chord, you have to lift up you foot so the two chords don't get all messy and muddled. Hope this helps :)

[@ashleigh2243]

Your "they like each other!" melted my heart. Your excitement is adorable. Sam Johnson analyzes chemistry...

[@teresajurado3802]

Ufff I love when you tell us that teachers also have preferences and that it is more important for your own singing to feel good than to please certain aesthetic. Awesome Links! Great Collection!

[@kaliromano7815]

First couple of lines “oh I didn’t know he played...like that” DEAD

[@carinawright420]

I love that you can’t help but imitate her jaw weirdness as you watch. The way you explain things has made me think a lot more about how I sing and I’m making subtle changes for the health and longevity of my voice. Thanks!

[@estherjimenezprados]

Finally someone explains to me what it’s that kind of ending sound that’s going on these days!! (technically talking about) Thanks Sam!! I learn so much with all your videos :D

[@joshuaharris4593]

Hey Sam, I was a music major in college as a bassoon major (now working in the technology field and not at all affiliated with music anymore) and love hearing the technical breakdown. I think the knowledge you have, as a clearly trained vocal major, sets you apart from the other vocal coaches on KZbin. Keep up the great work!

[@ButeraVids]

Halsey voice isn’t always like this, specially on her most recent performances. She’s not as breathy as before. Her voice has a better breath support, so it sounds fuller and less Baby-like, she has more control and her mid and high belts have improved a lot too. However, she still sounds like Halsey, and the jaw thing is part of her style, but her technique is better tho. It’s definitely worth looking into, I think you’ll enjoy it. I’ll leave you here some good performances of hers: Without Me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGqbdpxvrM-Kosk (This one is REALLY GOOD!!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp_Hh6d-f9KqaZI Graveyard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWqlfoR5fp2jaqM Part of that world (The little Mermaid): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqwmamcaNmanq8 100 Letters (I really like this one): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJSomqBrqKuCpa8 Nightmare: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKjQhqidjt-hm68 You should be Sad: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4CThWefn8tngqs

[@em3252]

follou mey to tha grafv yurd🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️

[@sunsundks3891]

Not overusing her voice would not affect her style,just make things easier

[@isabellacapps8747]

Her cover of Part Of Your World is Soo Amazing

[@ButeraVids]

Sunsun DKS what I meant by that is that her technique is better, but she managed to still have that characteristic sound. Changing her vowels and how she places her voice can, in fact, change her style, but it hasn’t.

[@ellygracebelly]

I love that you call her ‘hal-sey’ rather than ‘hall-sey’

[@sparklegremlin]

I don't really know anything about Halsey other than what you hear on the radio. She has a lovely voice, particularly in this performance. I appreciate what was said about stylistic choices because so many younger singers focus more on imitating someone on the radio than actually developing good habits that they can use to produce the sound they want. I was definitely guilty of that when I was younger and now that I'm working on singing again, I have to remind myself that my voice isn't going to sound like anyone else's.

[@torppanaamari586]

I have a horrible singing voice and understand pretty much nothinh about vocals, but somehow I cant stop watching your videos. I've learned so much and I have a new appreciation for great vocalists because of your videos. Awesome work! Would be great to hear you react to poets of the fall, Marko lead singer has one of the warmest and most pleasant tones I've ever heard.

[@loolyf7092]

react to junhoe from iKON performance on king of masked singer please it’s amazing you don’t want to miss it

[@loolyf7092]

omg or react to his song deep night it’s so sooo good

[@pendragoney]

I loooove this song and this cover and it makes me SO happy that you reacted to it. Their harmonies are beautiful

[@msRama-sz7bh]

Hello dear, may you please react to iKON vocalist and his original song named Deep Night? the name of the song on yt is : ‪iKON-ON : BOBBY & JU-NE - '깊은 밤' ‬

[@Evelynnnn1nanaaaa]

They actually dated for a little bit! I'm pretty sure they were dating when this was filmed!!

[@DK-cq2tn]

Can you please react to Junhoe from iKON

[@beautiful9512]

aah I'm so glad you reacted to this, their cover is iconic and I love them so much! 2 very talented people and you should definitely listen to them more, especially Halsey's most recent work!

[@colmbreen15]

I'd love to see you analysing Joanna Newsom. Most of my friends don't like her voice but I love it

[@SpockNRoll]

omg same!

[@nadiagardencounty9371]

Same here! She is incredible!

[@13strong]

I'd love to see this. Especially pre-Have One on Me, and post-Have One on Me, because she had polyps and surgery in the interim and you can hear the difference.

[@AJ-jo2gd]

I really luv Dom's voice here🖤

[@kat_likemeow]

All I do now is notice jaws when ppl sing😂 greaat

[@ShariGrace1]

Yeees! This is a dream come true. Thank you so much for reacting to both of them.

[@somethingxblue]

I love you Sam, you're one of the nicest and most interesting people here on KZbin and I can't believe how much I learn from every video

[@glaciacronk5543]

Another video?! I love this! Love seeing you more lately! Keep them coming, Sam.

[@taylor4tails]

Many great live performances from "like a version" by JJJ an Australian radio station that is a government funded station so play a lot of the more unique music, less pop and have discovered many great Aussies.

[@monotolang]

More people should check out LikeA for sure! I'd love to see Sam reacting to some Aussie ones too. Someone with a strong accent in their singing like Ruby Fields or DMAs.

[@kayelle8005]

Yep I’d love Sam to do a whole Like A Version series. So many interesting performances over the years.

[@victoriagill1588]

Yes. So much scope in just Like a Version. We are so lucky to have Triple J

[@victoriagill1588]

Gordi doing In the End, for sure 👍

[@shellshocked7620]

DMAS cover of Believe! Or that cover of When The Party’s Over (can’t think who did that one though... Club something?) such good JJJ like a versions!

[@dantedebono4493]

Love that it's the Like a Version cover from Triple J, but what I love more is how you skipped the classic intro they put on the videos that blows up my speakers every damn time 😅

[@karinakoboto4930]

Oh my goodness, you’re finally reacting to this. This was one of my favourite performances from 2019. Thank you Sam!

[@ayeshaagherdien9086]

I always really enjoy how you analyze the videos! I’m fascinated by your explanations even though I have no idea about voice coaching etc.

[@sandraandrea5441]

I found this cover today bc I'm a fan of Dom hehe but I littrally cried hearing this for the first time I even texted my friend who doesn't like him bc this got me sm and I actually start to like halsey wich I never did before.

[@Ysra01]

Can you please react to Junhoe from iKON in masked singer💞💞

[@graciemartin4206]

Best commentary and analysis of these pop singers. So so interesting!

[@FrancescaTroiani]

Sam has the best links. The greatest collection of links.

[@mini9700]

I’ve been waiting a long time for you to stumble across some triple J content.

[@drnchva]

Love how detailed your analysis always is. I always learn something new about why things sound the way they do because of different techniques from your videos. If you have the time, could you take a look at Kousuke Atari's vocal techniques? He has one of the most unique voices I've ever heard and I would love to see a breakdown from you. His most famous songs are Hana, Sansara and Sorezoreni.

[@NR-jg7cx]

React to junhoe from İKON performance on king of masked singer , please it's amazing you don't want miss it ✨

[@lrlasvegas6427]

The "I've got so many links, they're the best links..." comment at the end😂🤣😂

[@noshlyclifford]

More YUNGBLUD pleaseeee:(🙏 I would love to see you react to his cover of Señorita,Back to Black, Goosebumps in the Live Lounge❤

[@stacey8774]

I listen to this often - I just love it!

[@DMJ94UC]

Brought my singing closer to how I speak. As a german.. I have my regrets.

[@onthebackwheel]

Keep checking out the ''Triple J Like A Versions'' Sam, there is some great stuff there

[@kelthesea]

I would love to see a reaction to Florence and the machine’s Florence Welch. I don’t know anything about vocal stuff but The difference between her singing voice and speaking voice is kinda crazy.

[@eleanorruthwilliams6469]

"it's gonna be hard to play baseball in a really nice dress" Yungblud--watch me

[@veronicagray812]

This is a beautiful arrangement and her voice is, indeed, interesting and pretty.

[@carmencastillo7886]

I love your totally unpretentious analyses of pop vocals- it's really validating for those of us who like to branch out into "weirder" styles!

[@georgiatappy4684]

Always learn something new from your videos. Thank you for sharing this Sam :)

[@LanieBrice]

I love them both. This was so cool to learn more about because it's one of my favorite covers ever.

[@thathobbitlife]

Your videos having been show8ng up for me for weeks and since this last update I'm getting more and I didn't change my settings, and I doubt you're doing a LOT more videos so idk.. just mentioning it. The latest update has been frustrating me mostly but I'm happy for this one

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

I've been making more!

[@skullqueen7692]

Whenever I hear you talk about the jaw issues, I laugh. Only because my jaw dislocates in my daily life and I hear you in my head lol. Also, Hozier just did a live rendition of wasteland baby on The Ellen show any chance of you covering it? :)

[@monotolang]

I just love that you have looked at a like a version here. The best programme out of triple j hands down.

[@monotolang]

Though with your focus on vowel sounds I'd love to see you react to some Australian like a versions, like ruby fields covering the church's unguarded moment or DMAs covering Cher's Believe. The way those artists sing is exactly in their spoken accent and I want to see you react to it again after Tones and I and her more stylised singing.

[@np1056]

You say that, but if I'm playing baseball, I'm definitely wearing a cocktail dress.

[@stvrstvff]

I absolutely adore this cover.

[@breezedampsy7694]

I would love to hear you talk about leonard cohen's voice, especially how much it changed as he got older since he was singing for 50 years and nearly up to his death. I personally loved his voice the older he was, but I would love to hear about the technical aspects of what's going on.

[@violakruger8003]

I really love that you explained the jaw-aspect of her singing. I really love her and like some live performances so much but I always wondered why she has so much tension in her voice when she's hitting higher notes. Especially in songs like "Without Me" and "Nightmare" she seems to have a harder time and now it makes sense to me why.

[@anitamiguel6718]

You should react to yungblud bbc radio performance of back to black, senorita and goosebumps, its AMAZING. His voice is so unique.

[@BrennaFender]

Does "something fun" include me speculating that you are a swimmer because you have a swim cap tan line? (Also could just be that you normally wear your hair differently when you go out in the sun but it's more "fun" to guess the former.) Anyway, that's all I've got. Love your videos!

[@soultopus]

I swear, I must look like some kind of lunatic while watching your videos, Sam. Flexing my jaw oddly and making weird, loud vocalizations out of nowhere. Well done, sir.

[@shadow0fhate]

I'd love to see you analyze Brandi Carlisle performing The Joke on Ellen

[@SighDown]

Halsey’s speech voice is nothing like her breathy singing voice.

[@kainzol1638]

SighDown i disagree... to me, her voice has a lot of that breathy sound to it, of course not as much bc she does it stylistically for her music, but it’s far from being something to point out... her speaking voice has a LOT in common with her singing voice

[@whiskeyrivers]

@@kainzol1638 i agree

[@SylvieZ]

I would LOVE to see you analyze Emily Saliers’ vocal damage. She’s one half of the Indigo Girls and her voice has completely changed over time.

[@BrennaFender]

I thought exactly this while watching them live on Facebook last Thursday. My assumption is that she's had vocal damage or some other physical change because she has so much vibrato now and, well.... Honestly I'm glad to hear someone else mention it because I've been on several of the Thursday lives and I just can't get over how she sounds.

[@melaniew9699]

great analysis, Sam!

[@Emgeeeee]

It’s so awesome to hear your break down pop vocals!!!

[@lamya747]

Sam please react to ikon junhoe in masked singer

[@thearly1122]

I love how how your facial expressions are when you talk!! I do that too 😂😂

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I LOVE LOVE this song. I cry almost every time I hear it. There’s a few songs that are like that for me, and this is one of them. I’d never heard Yungblud before this and I have to say I’m not moved- which might be a bit funny considering he basically has the male equivalent to the highly stylised voice that Halsey has, and I love her voice. Her stylisation reminds me a lot of an Aussie singer- I’m not sure how well Angus and Julia Stone are known outside of Australia, but their song Chocolates and Cigarettes perfectly features Julia’s very heavily stylised voice. And I love it. It’s so different to what I was taught to do (by a stodgy old voice teacher who taught no nasality and no breathiness), and it’s something I still can’t do without feeling like I sound way too weird. Though I can approximate the feel/mood of it with my jazz/blues voice. And so while I don’t like his voice, I do think this is a lovely cover. He’s good at harmonising with her, and it makes the chorus sound magical. And it made me cry. Because it always does. (Another song that always makes me cry from just the song- not including the music video, that’s cheating, is Jason Isbell, If We Were Vampires. And it’s the same sort of mood as this song)

[@kayelle8005]

Would love to hear Sam analyse Julia Stone. Would also love Sam to analyse ALL the Like a Version covers.

[@Whatproduce]

Dude you've gotta analyze some of brendon urie's C5s because they are literally insane, love the analysis as always dude!

[@bella-it3bq]

React to junhoe from ikon please 🥺❤️❤️

[@silentsparrow8880]

I love pianists listening to their singing partner. Some good accompanying.

[@jorimohamed2990]

React to junhoe from ikon in king of masked singer 💜He's so amazing

[@breico8535]

Finally. I’ve been waiting for someone to do this one.

[@noeliachacon4435]

10:44 fanboy moment 😂❤️

[@jamiejarvis4798]

Please review YUNGBLUD- Señorita, Back to Black, Goosebumps in the Live Lounge YUNGBLUD's talent really shows through and his voice sounds completely different than how it sounds in this cover with Halsey. Would be interesting to hear your thoughts!

[@stacey8774]

I love this song!

[@silvia-eh4cn]

Pleeease react to YUNGBLUD’s cover of best I ever had and Do i wanna know or the live lounge one of señorita, back to black and goosebumps

[@lorawaye]

I trained classically for so long that it’s not difficult for me to sing outside of opera and musical theater because of my sound. I’m totally going to give singing with my speaking vowels (which just may crush my soul)

[@intofinnair]

the way you pronounce halsey is funny and i love it

[@eld8881]

I see SO many people pronounce it that way! It always surprises me - I'm pretty sure I saw her name written out before I heard it spoken, and it always has seemed natural to pronounce it "hall-sey" to me. 🤷‍♀️

[@dionnehemphill469]

I ADORE when Sam scolds! He becomes hyper-agressively firm and nice. The more he wants to go off...the bigger the smile and positive, respectful, supportive suggestions. Then he tries not to harp (as he harps.) I ruined my voice as a performer and had a surgery. I wish he had been my coach!

[@bella-it3bq]

React to junhoe from ikon please

[@deborahk.7551]

I love your videos. Thank you very much

[@t-win0]

Love your videos ❤ could you analyze more beginner singers or just people that don't have as much experience? I love watching you analyze as well as teach and correct

[@jkellyk7920]

Hi Sam :) I was wondering if you also take recommendations to reactions? I really love how you analyze and explain, its always 100% on point and also constructive if theres any criticism. Theres a cover for poet and the pendulum (by nightwish) from a woman called "Iren" and I absolutely love it, and I would really like to hear what you think about it. Either way, your videos are amazing, thanks for the work you put into this!! As someone who usually doesnt sing it really gave me a different perspective to songs!

[@msRama-sz7bh]

may you please react to iKON vocalist and his original song named Deep Night? the name of the song on yt is : ‪iKON-ON : BOBBY & JU-NE - '깊은 밤'

[@girlsaaoc]

You’re literally my fave channel ever such constructive and productive critiques/ comments❤️ please could you react to tengri- heaven (the singer version) he uses Mongolian throat techniques in his singing and has the most amazing control I’ve ever seen I think you’d love it! 💕

[@lrlasvegas6427]

Oooh, good suggestion! That would be super interesting to hear Sam review👍

[@girlsaaoc]

LR Lasvegas right? I would love to see his reaction to tengri’s dynamic control!!

[@suwesshadow-4316]

Ikr! He's soo good! Hes the only reaction chanel i watch so far. Anyway, I'm wondering your reaction to Tiffany Afifa singing Hati Yang Kau Sakiti. She's an indonesian doctor but love to singing and finally did a cover for korean version of Hati Yang Kau Sakiti. I really want to know how to have such singing skill

[@renn1373]

halsey do be singing in cursive

[@tanias7818]

You should definely listen to the eyes closed stripped version of halsey

[@Unusuario23]

Probably a weird question but whats is the name of the song in 9:10

[@ecinuegurl]

Super Junior K.R.Y has finally released their 1st mini-album after 14 years! Could you react to their new song "When We Were Us" and the other songs in the album if possible? Would love to see your reaction to it!

[@donnapersiani9466]

I just love you. Not only what you say the intelligents in your face is fabulous.

[@Velvettrails]

I wish these singers watched this. I think they're not aware of what sam is analyzing.