Ryan Gosling x Vocal Coach Analysis x Academy Awards - I'm Just Ken

[@carlapsalms2334]

Its the confidence with which he performs a song about insecurity ❤😅😊

[@TillSwims]

Wow. That’s a deep comment. Great one.

[@ReisSns]

holy thats probably the best definition about this song i have heard.

[@laerwen]

This is it. Ken's Kenough and he wants everyone to know it! He's been liberated despite his self-doubt!

[@suebrown7358]

And he sings “I’m no dreamer” when the acts goes into a dream sequence…😂😂😂

[@marybarry2230]

That is a great comment! Never thought of it that way!

[@Maggie.can.hug.every.cat.]

I just love that he also asked permission from the camera person to hold and then kiss their hand. He asked for their Ken-sent.

[@Gun4Hire888]

Good one

[@joyanna9433]

i also think you have to take in consideration that he was trying to stop himself from laughing. he almost broke several times, but he still pulled it off

[@kemurikat9728]

That’s the best part about him-he doesn’t take himself too seriously! He’s also a professional and enjoys entertaining people. He absolutely killed this performance and everyone at the Oscar’s had a great time. Also, if anyone noticed in the Barbie movie, a lot of actors were barely-some not too successfully-concealing their laughter at Ryan Gosling’s hilarious embodiment of Ken. ❤😊

[@salvadorrada5373]

Add to the famous number is another star's humility just to be a part of the number and stayed in few moments in the background. I am referring to Simu Liu, himself a big star.

[@Kamarca]

@@salvadorrada5373 I was thrilled to see Simu appear! Apparently he only had a few days to learn the choreo.

[@grammasscotsgirl]

This is the only Academy Award performance I've watched over and over and over again. It is addicting and kudos to Ryan Gosling just out there having FUN!!!

[@jeanieolahful]

It never gets old!

[@jennifercoulter574]

Ryan Gosling understood the assignment and gave us the Oscar performance we all wanted.

[@mikeschiesel2852]

The way this song bounces around, from key to key. Ryan has hold of the reins of what could be a runaway horse. He absolutely owns this masterpiece of musical theatre.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Hey, Mike literally so many key changes in the song.You look at the music and you have to have a laugh

[@critercat]

When I watched Barbie, halfway though "I'm just Ken" I thought "I really hope to see Gosling do this at the Oscars". That's a lot of build up and still I'd say it exceeded my expectations. Just an amazing performance.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

This was definitely the BEST part about the bloody movie.

[@Milichay]

Me too! I was thinking this is so iconic it deserves to be in the oscars... Ryan kill this character

[@Sassyglbeauty]

The beginning when Margot and Billie are trying so hard not to die laughing and then Ryan does a little shake of his head - epic!

[@Snarkerella]

Gosling is a MASSIVELY trained dancer. He's been dancing since he was 10. He used to be in tons of other dancing troops until he joined the Mickey Mouse Club, but he did training while doing MMC and then when he started doing more movies, he would dive in to choreography when needed. Just like in LA LA Land was a HUGE dance movie! SO yes, he knows how to do a lot of dancing and singing at the same time. He just takes his roles with a bit of fun, seriousness, and silly at the same time. He's a true Canadian.

[@Alice30MARS]

and he was singing and playing on the piano in his band Dead Man's Bones, love their album!

[@donlee.4308]

Ryan might’ve lost the battle (winning the award) but he won the war (winning the audience and giving a memorable performance).

[@yelsel108]

I think the best thing about the performance is that it entertained and was generous.

[@alexpressure944]

Ryan broke the internet. I have not found one negative comment. Ken united us. (For 3mins) ❤

[@letstardust]

Phenomenal! It was the highlight of the Oscars. 💗💗💗💗💗

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Yes it was!!!

[@lauriebatyah7329]

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[@frogofbrass382]

Ryan Gosling's first major professional gig was as a Mouseketeer on the 1990's version of the Mickey Mouse Club, where he would regularly participate in song and dance numbers. This really was a return to his roots.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Oh wow! I am so happy to hear that. I didn't realise that he was such a dancer! He still worked bloody hard

[@SamBryans128]

He's also in a band called Dead Man's Bones.

[@jl__mm]

He was in La La Land w/ Emma Stones too.

[@kylieb-p2515]

@@ZoeStibiVocalCoach Young Ryan Gosling's dance moves were also infectious in the 2000 movie, Remember the Titans. It's a great feelgood sports comedy in and of itself, but made extra special if you're inclined turn it into a 'spot goofball Gosling' game. The full movie is on Disney+ but several clips can be found by Googling.

[@kylieb-p2515]

@@ZoeStibiVocalCoach On the subject of Ryan Gosling singing goofily, I reckon you'll love this clip - and probably the beautiful movie Blue Valentine itself: Blue Valentine - Ryan Gosling sings "You Always Hurt the One You Love" HD kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_FnIGeipmJibssi=9Esyxs1YSYwcE37y

[@barbaraselletti6520]

I can't stop watching Ryan performing this segment. There's so much energy and joy (even though it was kind of a sad subject). I saw where Ryan was the one who worked out the logistics of the song and worked at getting all those background people up on the stage. Several of the fellows said that it was magical for them. They never thought they'd be on the stage at the Oscars. Well done!

[@HuntingViolets]

I think he suggested doing it as a tribute/reference to Monroe's number too.

[@jackson857]

Best Oscar performance ever.

[@renokru7443]

The way Ryan cracks up laughing at the beginning 🤣🤣

[@mikeschiesel2852]

The smile on your face, is just infectious. I cannot stop watching this performance. It is brilliant.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Ah thank you so much

[@berg5714]

Oh Ryan Gosling is DEFINITELY a dancer! You gotta check out some of his early work, taking part in childrens' dance contests

[@loftus4453]

Ryan most definitely is a dancer. He had formal dance training while growing up. He’s just an overall song and dance man who can act as well.

[@kerryberenato8277]

I had to comment the same lol

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

Homage to Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds" doing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend". Ken does slap himself in the movie when he and Barbie are discussing him finding himself. He danced a lot as a young kid and even took lessons.

[@HuntingViolets]

I'd love to see a side-by-side of this with Marilyn's number.

[@kittymervine6115]

also involved in the song, and shows up at the end, Wolfgang Van Halen!! His father would be proud.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Insane!!!!

[@karinseregni221]

A lot better than most male "professional" singers that chart nowadays

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Definitely a LOT better than a lot of singers out there. He is the ultimate pro though

[@Nextburjalarab]

I loved Margot and Billie Eilish laughing at the start, and Ryan kept breaking 🤣🤣

[@ttintagel]

Yes, Ken, your moment is finally here!

[@dg8828]

He won many dance competitions as a little kid Canada prior to becoming a Mouseketeer. So he does know how to dance - check out La La Land as well.

[@Rosannasfriend]

This was awesome. I love this and his performance in the movie, lol.

[@Karen-p9t5g]

Has any other Oscar / movie song got such an amazing reception. It is soooooo uplifting.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

I know right?! Just makes you wanna dance the night away!!!

[@joannefairclough7960]

I love your joy in this - which is exactly what we all have been feeling!!! But additionally Ryan's vocals, attitude and the choreography and the all-in attitude of the other four Kens was just brilliant! One of the all-time great performances!!!!!

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Hi Joanne! That just makes me so happy.I absolutely loved this performance.And I think it was infictious in its good vibes

[@000snow000]

The wobble is something he does frequently when he sings with his band Dead Man's Bones

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

oooo very cool! Everything we do is borrowed, but I need to listen to his band!

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

Because it is supposed to sound spooky in Dead Man's Bones because the entire band is about Halloween.

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

The entire album is on youtube. A couple of his songs from that have been in movies. They always performed with kids and even in a nursing home. @@ZoeStibiVocalCoach

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

oh wow how fantastic! @@actualkarenokboomer3158

[@ralphieboyhunter]

Nice to see how amped up you are over this. It was amazing! Ive been binge watching. Ryan is a dancer from childhood. He's a natural.

[@ArtByDesign80]

Love the Marilyn Monroe/Diamonds are a Girl’s Bestfriend reference.

[@AnimeZmx-M2w]

ryan gosling has incredible lungs

[@JohnJohn-uu4be]

Any other year, this would have been the winner

[@Sassyglbeauty]

6:42 this was iconic - all those Barbie faces. Also, I think it’s a damned shame this didn’t win the Oscar. It MADE the movie sooooo much better. Would have been kinda boring without Ryan and this song.

[@flor9389]

It didn’t win the Oscar. It did win the Oscars.

[@sharonkendell-j4r]

He should have won love him ❤😂😂

[@Persephone_Personified]

You’re wearing pink .. .. but your room is blue You are Kentastic! 💙💖

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

I am sooooo honest when I say this was not planned!!!!! 😂 but I do love me KEN!

[@yelsel108]

He himself after the performance talks about ending on a note he could barely reach. It was in the interview for the premiere of his new movie Fall Guy. I believe he is very well trained in the basics.

[@amazinggrace5692]

What a wonderful time the people at the Oscars must have had!!! Can you imagine the feeling in that audience! Bravo to Ryan and the Kens

[@soaringkite2673]

Didn’t you see “Lalaland”? The man can dance too!

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

I have never seen it!!

[@Aqualyra]

He was a dancer as a child even before he was a Mousekateer. Google young Ryan Gosling dancing. You can see part of one number on Graham Norton's interview with Gosling.

[@teresastokes5246]

I absolutely loved Ryan’s performance ! He is so talented!!

[@kylieb-p2515]

@ZoeStibiVocalCoach Firstly, thank you for sharing your analysis of this epic performance in such a generous and joyous way. I'm pretty tone-deaf but when watching live I had wondered whether RG was suffering from a bit of a cold. Given that nobody else has since suggested that, and most commentary has been about how good the actor's live singing voice was, I'm now thinking back to Mark Ronson's revelation that the original movie recording was a couple of notches higher than usual for RG (although, to my ears, his Oscars performance sounded a bit closer to the Merry Kristmas Barbie video).

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

I am not sure. Actually, I think it was more to do with the performance aspect. They made it much fuller with the rock band than the original. I think he was in a great part of his voice don't you?

[@jeanieolahful]

Everyone forgets that Ryan was a Mouseketeer, and he’s definitely a trained dancer. Let’s not forget LaLa Land! 😊

[@cpfishfan14]

he turned down the backstreet boys, because he thought they wouldnt make it

[@rosalindaresendez2252]

I love your commentary! I have a 7 & 9 year old and they are naturally very good. We will start watching and learning, bc I don’t know enough about true vocal abilities and how to increase their confidence.

[@lisalaunius7389]

One of his early roles was Mickey Mouse Club with Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

[@peacearena]

He started out as a dancer! Even before MMC.

[@ByCat_]

and he never went off pitch!!

[@paperchaser29]

His uncle was an Elvis impersonator.

[@skleroosis]

That really rounded sound he has during I'm no dreamer I think is much closer to his natural singing voice which is apparently much more old fashioned. I read in an interview from Dead Man's Bones times that when he just sings around the house, he has that more old timey sound and that he tried to sound more modern in public for the longest time. You can also hear it in the Dead Man's Bones album. Personally I love it.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Definitely need to thank you!

[@jennifers8843]

It just hit me it’s a take on the Madonna material girl video- that’s why he is pink suited up with gloves? The stairs and men in black suits with the pink line sashes.

[@catmip]

She copied Marilyn Monroe.

[@ladygreyheart2012]

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring Marilyn Monroe.

[@AaanElle]

Love this! But 🤣🤣 RG was a New Mouseketeer. He grew up dancing.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

So I heard! Terrible of me I know!

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I love that they paid homage to the first human Barbie, Marilyn Monroe by using her iconic “Diamonds are a Girl’s best friend” (admittedly, I first thought of Madonna’s “Material Girl” since I’m an 80s baby (78 actually)….

[@TheDevnul]

This whole performance is about giving it all and not holding in anything. If he would have been just a little timid it would have been just a little timid it would have ruined this amazing performance.

[@master72448]

love from Russia

[@warisarot]

He is a trained dancer from the time he was an adolescent, I saw a video and he is very good.

[@paulagalloway528]

Ryan is a Disney kid so yes he can dance too

[@Jay-ef2ii]

He should do a full album. I like this kids voice. 2024 April.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

He has an album actually with his band.

[@Gun4Hire888]

Wow. This was so interesting. I didn’t know who to watch … you watching this? or watch the performance? Your energy rules ❤

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

that makes me so happy! Thank you!!! ;) I LOVE looking at amazing performers!!!

[@lovesmusic0845]

It’s also amazing to me that I’ve never heard anybody else recognize Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt (song writers). The movie was Ken. This was all Ryan. Great performance and review! If you want to know how they wrote it, there is a Rolling Stone KZbin video where he breaks that down. So interesting.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Didn't I mention them? Maybe that is in my extended version. I defo gave them a nod somewhere in here ;) That video is awesome!

[@lovesmusic0845]

@@ZoeStibiVocalCoach Yes you mentioned him. You were the first person I’ve heard acknowledge him. My wording was a little unclear but you definitely mentioned him.

[@celineholzl]

oooh to be that cameraman in that moment

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 yes!! I would love that job!

[@Kamarca]

I absolutely love Billie sitting there covering her mouth, trying not to lol.

[@traydaniel0403]

Now we just need Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Timothee Chalamet, Anne Hathaway, and Gal Gadot to appear in a Barbie sequel, with Emma Stone as Barbie’s best friend Midge who’s in love with Ryan’s Ken, and Cillian Murphy as Human Ken in the real-world, who’s Sasha’s (Ariana Greenblatt) teacher, and the love interest of Margot’s human stereotypical Barbie (Barbara Handler) in a Barbie sequel whenever Greta and Margot are planning on doing it right after when Greta gets done filming Chronicle of Narnia on Netflix. I DO hope that the original actors like America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Will Ferrell, Kingsley Ben-Adir (who also played Raggae singer Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love) Scott Evans, Alexandra Shipp, Michael Cera, Dua Lipa, and John Cena (Mermaid Ken) appear in the sequel too. Also, I think they should bring back Mark Ronson to compose and write more songs for the sequel (probably make it a musical this time) and probably for a Ken movie and Allan spin-off. We definitely need a musical broadway. Let’s start a petition!

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Is there going to be a sequel? 🤯🤯🤯

[@traydaniel0403]

@ZoeStibiVocalCoach Maybe if they’re planning on it. Greta said that she wants to do a Barbie sequel if I’m not mistaken. Maybe probably after when she gets done filming Chronicle of Narnia for Netflix.

[@tkirby]

I think the wobble in his voice his when he's leaning back. You hear his voice get unsteady earlier as well when he leans back. Probably not easy to sing while trying to keep your trunk tensed.

[@Michelletanner409]

Please make a video about vibrato

[@Parmen0901]

Ryan was a competitive dancer in his youth

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

oooo really? I can't believe I didn't know!

[@Parmen0901]

@@ZoeStibiVocalCoach. Check out the Graham Norton Show interview where they play the video of him dancing in hammer pants at the age of around 12 with his dance troupe (all girls)

[@ttintagel]

VIBRATO

[@lindasmith177]

❤ love love love this performance ❤ Ryan is just so damn talented and adorable ❤

[@dianedriscoll9320]

Credit the creators: Mandy Moore, Jillian Meyers, Claire Elizabeth Ross, Robert Roldan and all those dancers at the top of their game.

[@Sassyglbeauty]

9:22 didn’t the Asian actor originally do this part in the movie?

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Not sure, need to have another look. I only saw it the once last year

[@maicon.93]

those upfront Kens that appear are all in the movie...

[@ganzblaueye]

@@ZoeStibiVocalCoach Simu Liu. Yes, it is him.

[@cheerpedge41]

@@maicon.93yes, the 4 in the front were Ken’s in the movie!

[@kerryberenato8277]

If Lego watch a full stage show based on just this song lol

[@constancecain4878]

vibrato

[@clement2780]

singing acting dancing piano what cant ryan gosling do?

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

And he’s a devoted girl dad to two little girls, a long-term partner to Eva Mendes, and he’s drop-dead gorgeous (I’m married, but not dead!). He’s the REAL DEAL.

[@livinginstereo]

Ryan gosling started off dancing and singing in the mickey mouse club

[@leeanndamato6268]

He is a dancer. Since he was a kid.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Apparently, that was a very crucial piece of information that I did not know in advance. There is such a fine line between researching these performers in advance and being accused of learning too much about them. 🙈

[@STEM2049]

I’m sure he was also using pitch correction and/or autotune for him to sound similar to the album live

[@jorgev.9270]

Ada madrina?

[@ActualOBP]

Ryan gosling - not a dancer? Ma’am lol he is a dancer.

[@sandhyanagarajan]

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[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

It is coming at you TONIGHT!!!

[@sandhyanagarajan]

@@ZoeStibiVocalCoach YAY

[@kerryberenato8277]

Super fun take, but he is a dancer :)

[@clement2780]

trained singer or dancer vs skilled professional

[@Wico90YT]

Very inspired by Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

[@furrycheetah]

But they only do the rehearsal two days before the oscar.

[@kevindobson6568]

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[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

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[@KaneFrench]

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[@fiwebster9814]

I don't see a Subscribe button. ???

[@zararobnett8284]

So, you liked Ryan’s Dic-tion? 😂 I’m sorry I was feeling like a preteen for a second

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

bahahahahaha I LOVE it! I think I could love everything about him. Even my husband said Ryan would be a free pass. 😅

[@juliorg7546]

Good video but i scare of your short hair, tattoos and fanatism but the other thats good british woman.

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Huh? I am from NZ. Lol my bird tattoos scare you? I literally have an arm full of pretty birds 😅

[@KaneFrench]

What I said about you and your husband ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@miaellie21]

I never watch these 'vocal teacher opinion' things because honesty who cares.. But I watched a few to see what was said about Ryan. And interestingly, universally people had no idea about Ryan's background. He sang and danced with Christina, Justin and Britney in the mickey mouse club. He performed in singing and dance troupe and won awards in a Canadian star search. I don't know who these vocal coaches are but maybe research your subjects for 5 mins

[@ZoeStibiVocalCoach]

Hey Mia! Funny that you say yhat, we so often get then told off for looking too much into them. It is a fine line. He still had to work hard. I watched actually quite a lot of interviews about this show and they never once mentioned his dancing. 🫶

[@donniemoder1466]

Seems your glasses are fake, not prescription. It is kind of annoying on a few levels. Just a weird artifice.

[@srimmingtonify]

Ryan does have a dance background. He was a song and dance man before he acted. He started dancing with a studio in Cornwall, Ontario as a child and was the only boy in the troupe. Appeared on Star Search and other competitions dancing and they even won a few of them. Then he tried out for Mickey Mouse Club as a teen and danced, sang and acted with Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christina Agueleira. You can goofle and find videos of Ryan dancing and singing when he was young. He didn't dance much as an adult until La La Land, but make no mistake, he has moves.