Hi Tara! I've been watching your videos lately and I Iove it, can you do a reaction video to Elaine Duran's rendition of "Someday" pretty please... here's the link of the full video th-cam.com/video/x23ue9FI4e0/w-d-xo.html
Yes. A great example is the auto tune part at beginning of the song. The music and the vocal distortion are inspired a lot in flamenco music. It's a super original approach, and fits with her a lot, because she is a passionate singer.
From the few phrases of her rap, "Laking pagkakamali mo ako pa binangga mo" (Big mistake you messed with me), she turned Adele's "victim" song into a "comeback" song.....
yeah, which makes this song half original and half featuring rolling in the deep. The rap part is original arrangement too. So i say, a new version of Rolling in the deep by another artist (KZ) because the rap part was hers.
You really relate both songs the original and the KZ version as great comparatives in music that interpreted in terms of victim and revenge masterpieces. Fantastic dissection of both songs. The original is ballad-type, crying and only lament while the KZ version is reinvented rock-type mix genres - robotics, ballad , kpop, jazz and rap - whose story-telling is to extract revenged. It was not just fast but super-fast and furious rap. Both artists saw different light. Adelle may like to impress and seek devine guidance, or seek some form of relief and do nothing like a victim. KZ version went on rampage by rapping not just fast, but super-fast and furious - to extract revenged. This is creative music of its highest form in the light of of each other's experience. Adelle's original had millions of followers and became great hit decades earlier, and by now still had until the KZ version that proved better than the original with it's dark galactic background, sinister start and robotic mix, to jet-fuel propulsion midway of the rap part, and to the most explosive ending. It had conquered millions more across the planet. Notice how this artist combined all the body parts as each segments danced to the tune of salsa rhythmically as the instruments began echoing from bass, acoustics, xaxophones, trumpets and even the lights to form a unique masterpiece. Dead-center midway she hit the high-notes in seconds as she turns rear, her round-shape earring to the right about 3 inches in diameter fell un-expectively on the floor. As adrenalin shot sky-upwards and not to distract momentum, she swagged to the right, kneel, pick it up flawlessly as if it's part of her creative plot, and dart dead-center to add jet-fuel to a raging inferno to fiery end that had transformed the stage into tumoltous entertainment. Fantastic. Artistry of the highest kind. This story is just one piece of action KZ Tandingan had performed her creative artistry. A lass afar from Digos, Davao del Sur province about 2,000 kms down south from Manila, Phillipines. With no professional training, and singing started at 3 years old. The journey, the love and passion for music is embedded in her genes in big way from remote area to national prominence, and to global stage.
Thank so much for explaining the "C" part. I knew KZ has a voice problem so I don't understand how she does it at 5:25. For an untrained ear, it's already a high note. You are the only coach that caught it. Nice.
Yes!! Kz is a wonderful singer, she said she had a throat problem when she was in high school. Which caused her to limit her range. But she made something out of it. ❤️❤️
KZ'S limited vocal range is not a handicap for her popularity. Listen to her other cover songs and you will fully appreciate her talent and uniqueness. She goes beyond the normal factors of range and being pitch perfect. KZ definitely has a gift to draw you into her musical journey of emotions, unexpected surprises and her out of the box musical creativity. I praise her for the hard work and giving her all to her fans. Both followers and first time listeners, such as myself. Every time I listen to this particular performance I get goosebumps. She is the real deal and not just a singer with a half a dozen memorable hits. She's a fighter even after finding out about her throat polyps that required surgery and being told her singing abilities will be very limited. She proved her doctors wrong. If this performance didn't give you goosebumps then you have no emotional connections with the lyrics and styles she is offering to you with her heart and soul. She is very gifted and I admire her humble and very respectful character that sets her apart. I'm so grateful and glad it was only by chance that I got to see this video performance. Normally it's hype that catches your attention first. KZ you are blessed and those who have crossed paths with your journey.
I love what you said! That being said, the "C" is still not "the least impressive" note! The quality of The C note is one of the best in most power belters. KZ had a vocal surgery which affected her range, she was told she wouldn't sing again. She worked herself to be able to sing at this level, and added a lot of creativity and musicality to what she does. You've only scratched the surface of what she can do. The woman is full of different arrangements, jazzy riffs , imitations of Instruments, rap, as well as emotional interpretations. Enjoy the ride!
Kz was a belter when she was still joining local singing contest and before suffering from vocal injury caused by a polyp on her vocal folds. She reinvented herself and found her own style and won Philippines Got Talent and the rest was history. She is an artist more than a vocalist
You hit the mark when you mentioned the highest note KZ Tandingan can reach. She is a great Filipina artist, and it's her artistry that we are most in awe of. She had a vocal surgery before but she is continually proving that the music industry is not only for those who can, as you mentioned, hit the "money notes".
Tara, apparently KZ HAD greater range but then had some situation with vocal nodes that she never completely recovered from. She talks to Jessie J about it in one of the backstage clips from this show. She changed her singing style, adding in lots of creative elements and getting into rearranging songs around her current range, because of it. It's a good lesson for people in a similar situation to learn from.
She is such a stage animal! Thats what young artists forget about - its not only voice, its the energy, the presence, the ability to catch and hold our attention. Yessss! Slayed
That's why you're the best vocal coach Tara, hands down. You got this clear discernment between various vocal abilities and can adjust technicalities that ultimately fit each unique facets. Je t'adore 🇵🇭❤😍☝️✌🏻🤟
She is the X Factor grand winner in the Philippines. You are absolutely right, she may not have the high notes but she won that contest despite not being a "Birit" or belter singer. She has the X factor that the judges were looking for.
Your reaction may be too late, but so far this is the most accurate! This is for me the best reaction channel when musicality and technicality are concerned. God speed!
Apparently she only came in 6th place but based on how many reactions videos are out there of the 4 performances she had during the competition, I’d say she succeeded beyond expectations. Just goes to show that singing competitions don’t always predict success.
Oh my gosh! That was about 5x better and about 40x more interesting than the original version!!! I'm in love! 💝💝💝 (By the way, I AM a fan of Adele also!)
She's one of the singer-rappers that I admire because of how she respects both art and the language. The way she spits out the words are clear and comprehensible, in favor of those audience who doesn't really listen to rap music. She proved as well that rapping doesn't have to include curses to deliver both the message and the performance.
This is why i love watching Tara’s reaction so much! It’s so honest! She knows what she’s talking about and she knows how to convey it in a way that people, regardless if you know how to sing or not, will understand it!
You may not have noticed but KZ dropped accidentally her other piece of earring and picked it up with her left hand before the song ended without spoiling her excellent performance - great and powerful all throughout her show. Kudos also to Tara for very educational and constructive reactions. Keep it up for all generations to emulate and enjoy the world of music!
OMG Tara, thank you for sharing this video cause it was effing FIERCE in every way immaginable! And I'm so grateful for your words of advice. I'm an alto and I often have vocal envy of all the money note belters out there. That really spoke to my heart... I was already emotional from KZ's performance so after you dropped the wisdom I literally almost started to cry! Message recieved! Staying in my lane and perfecting it. THANK YOU!!!
KZ's rendition of rolling in the deep in this instance is almost theatrical. Here's my take on her performance which I believe has several creative layers: interpretation of the story in the song, melodic changes, vocal style, and stage presence. I want to share what I feel about how KZ interpreted the story. The creative decision to start with an acoustic guitar and then the utilization of the auto tune is pure genius. The guitar implies romance that rolled into some sort of a bubble as soon as KZ begin singing with the auto tune. The transition is confusing- acoustic to auto tune - exactly what KZ wants to evoke (what happened after she gave her all in love?). The robotic sound effected by the auto tune is a reference for manipulation as KZ (who feels treated like a robot) sings "you played it... you played..." while standing still in that dark stage, her facial expression is sad and defeated. She wanted to break away from this unfortunate state.When KZ belts out a sustained note with the auto tune, that signals breaking away from the dark - she pushed it away (see her hand gesture before the sustained belt). The camera moved and rolled (underline rolled). The stage is now filled with streaks of light. She's free! She's no longer sad. But she's angry because something beautiful is all put to waste. It takes a technical vocal skill to utilize an auto tune in a live performance especially when KZ is clear what feeling she wants to communicate with her audience. KZ "owned" this song right in the very beginning. The rap is just a bonus. My two cents.
@@PassionPno Nothing "sad" about that. There's a lot of videos on YT of "Charice performing". Jake's been making music now and is happier. Though yes, Charice's voice is indeed one of a kind, good thing there's YT. :)
This is the same show that Jessie J was competing in, she actually beat Jessie in this episode. Jessie performed Ain't Nobody, which was AMAZING! You should totally react to it!
I love KZ Tandingan and I absolutely love her rendition here of Rolling In The Deep. I also love and appreciate the complete breakdown by Coach Tara Simon here. Thank you.
I agree with u Kz is pretty good with covers. It's like she's just playing and having fun with the music and it could still end pretty good. Especially in her first audition in x factor "Somewhere over the rainbow'' cover. She's a genuine music enthusiast and a great artist.
Thank you for all the encouraging words you said 💕 I used to be like that, comparing myself to others who have wide range voices. But because of KZ, I’ve learned to embrace my own sound and only then I started feeling confident with my voice 💕
I'm Filipino and I can't even try to rap in Tagalog that fast, it's so hard because Filipino words are long and have so many ways to pronounce each word! She's so talented it's crazy. One of my favourite Pinoy artist ever!
ABSOLUTELY... because kz admitted it herself when she was still an aspiring artists and contestant in x factor philippines way back years ago, that " you need not to belt out high notes to sing incredibly". AND KZ IS amazing IN MAKING other songs her own.
I'm not crying, u are. Shooocks! I watched her performance every week and when she did her first, which is in the vid, I ALSO CRIIIIED! THANKS FOR APPRECIATING HER TARA! HU HUHUHUJU
What an amaaaaazing reaction, i really appreciate that you APPRECIATE KZ style, thank you for reacting to this video. I wish you also try react to her astonishing cover of "Feel Good" together with the queen of soul in the Philippines Jaya. I assure you it'll blow you away. Thanks kn advance more power to your channel ms Tara.
I love the quality of your videos, the singer's audio is loud but very clear unlike other reactors where you can't really hear the singer unless you wear earphones. So thanks for that!
"It's about what you do with what you've got. Not spending and wasting the time that you could be using perfecting that, wishing you had something else that someone else does. That's not what life is about." 9:35 I went here to be entertained. I didn't expect to be reminded of a great lesson about life. Thank you Tara! More power to you.
Thank you for your honest & very pointed level of executing the ability of a singer...I love it. Please do react to her “SAY SOMETHING” & “ROYALS” also..
KZ was a power belter when she was younger. When she was diagnosed with nodules and had surgery she could not reach her range anymore. She found a way to make what she has work and it’s great.
Yes!!! KZ believes that singers do not have to "birit"(to belt or to hit the highest note) to be a great singer! When she auditioned on a local singing contest here in PH, she said that and then proved to the judges and the whole PH (who loves high note singers) that artists like her can also shine on stage.
ive been binged watching on your reaction videos and i will genuinely say you have the best ear in music compared to other vocal coaches on yt. you already found out kz's range. she mentioned this several times she cant belt high and you found that already out that she did improvise. im your fan now.
Thank you for your encouraging words. This is so encouraging, and it applies to all areas in life as well. @9:00 Using and playing our own strengths, indeed.
i love your reaction to KZ style. Yes, you are correct, she mentioned in her interview, she's not a belter like most artist out there but she said she is an artist and that's what unique about her she make an original song her own.
I've watched this performance of KZ a millions times already, and watching it again with your reaction still gives me goosebumps! love love love KZ. And I so definitely enjoy your reaction videos ♥️♥️♥️
KZ had a throat problem when she was in third year high school. And so she found a way to tweak songs into her own and didn't belt it out like a lot of other singers do. Her unique style of singing made her a crowd drawer wherever she performed.
I was here for a thorough and technical reaction to KZ's amazing performance, instead I got a truly relatable and encouraging life lesson telling me that instead of hounding for things that others have, I should instead perfect something that I'm already good at and is considered my strength. Talk about enlightenment. I didn't ask for it but I'll gladly take it anyway. 😀😂👏🙌 Bless you! 😇🥰
That was really inspiring! It's amazing how you set her as an example of the kind of artist that is creative without having the need to sing high notes, when KZ herself said the exact same thing during her interviews in TV Shows. KZ had polyps that almost made her give up singing. Thankfully she was able to pick herself back up, found her artistic identity, joined and won the X-Factor Philippines. She is amazing. You both are.
KZ said that on her audition on a competition here in the Philippines, she said that even though she can't hit high notes, she can still prove herself as a singer. I can still remember that to this day. Very proud of her.
Yes!! I agree with you 100%!!! She will deconstruct and construct a song, and I believe she will sing a song differently everytime. Amazing. I love your advice. So true!! I wish you were my voice coach when I was young!!
She mentioned in her interview way back when she was doing the audition on the x factor philippines that she has a condition where she can no longer reach higher notes(can't remember what condition exactly)..
Actually I’ve watched one of Kz’s interviews she said, she was depressed before because her high notes were destroyed because she never took care of it. But she kept moving and used the ability she has. She said that she changed her techniques in singing from pop into rock because that’s how it suits her voice now. 👍👍👍👍
This is the singing that doesn't need highnotes to impress people.....her way of singing is what makes her different from others.... Using what she have and owning the stage with her creativity and way of expressing the song is rare to find... It's one in a million
Hi Tara! I love KZ aka The Soul Supreme is the Philippines’ most creative artist. She is also the fastest female rapper there that I know of. She used to be a belter but had a surgery early on that affected her vocal range so she learned to be creative to make up for it and boy is she creative. I’d like to see you analyze her and Jaya’s amazing rendition of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” Thank you for featuring her on your channel and you’re looking fabulous as always!
Yes TARA, KZ was amazing and i like your wonderful comments on her but you look stunning ,i do much appreciates your beauty than the singing rendition of KZ because i knew her since the audition at X Factor Philippines.
You may be the best vocal coach I've watched in youtube Coach Tara. I'm learning a lot just from watching you. xx New subscriber from the Philippines 🇵🇭
I don't know music, but listening to Tara critiquing any singer seems like making me understand music---if that means anything at all. Tara is the best, if not the best, vocal coach-critique out there that I have heard or seen...yet. Bravo!
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Tara! React to her performance of Say Something. ❤️
Kz
Hi Tara! I've been watching your videos lately and I Iove it, can you do a reaction video to Elaine Duran's rendition of "Someday" pretty please... here's the link of the full video th-cam.com/video/x23ue9FI4e0/w-d-xo.html
Hi have you seen kz's version of Royals oh even better yeahh
You should react also to her" say something " rendition
*China* : This is _singing_ competition
*KZ* : Wait I thought it was my concert
_BTW love your reaction coach tara❤_
angelo galicia hahaha
People here: "wait,is that her concert?"😂😂
LOL
Wait its a competition?
@@hutao9127 IKR!
Hahahahaha
I think "cover song" is an understatement. I call it "her piece" she owned it!
Truth!
3:10 best line for me!!!
No matter how many times I listen and watch KZ's " Rolling in the deep" performance, I always get goosebumps.
johann franz reyes same here
Me too
Me too
Likewise
me too
Filipinos are the only one's that can understand what KZ's rap.
Oo nga pati rin chinese.
Shempre tagalog pre hahaha
The S taena natawa ako
its so fast that i cant clearly hear what she say
Yes you're right. Naiintindihan ko rin haha
Onti lang naintidihan ko. HAHAH Walang lyrics, ambilis. Feeling ko narinig ko SDKJGUYBAFKESGAUBFKABKEBNAKJ
You don't have to have high vocal range to be a great performer. You're analysis of KZ's performance and her vocals is 'spot on.
@Manveru31 true HAHAHA
Yes. A great example is the auto tune part at beginning of the song. The music and the vocal distortion are inspired a lot in flamenco music. It's a super original approach, and fits with her a lot, because she is a passionate singer.
From the few phrases of her rap, "Laking pagkakamali mo ako pa binangga mo" (Big mistake you messed with me), she turned Adele's "victim" song into a "comeback" song.....
yeah, which makes this song half original and half featuring rolling in the deep. The rap part is original arrangement too. So i say, a new version of Rolling in the deep by another artist (KZ) because the rap part was hers.
Totally Agree! Hahaha
You really relate both songs the original and the KZ version as great comparatives in music that interpreted in terms of victim and revenge masterpieces. Fantastic dissection of both songs. The original is ballad-type, crying and only lament while the KZ version is reinvented rock-type mix genres - robotics, ballad , kpop, jazz and rap - whose story-telling is to extract revenged. It was not just fast but super-fast and furious rap. Both artists saw different light. Adelle may like to impress and seek devine guidance, or seek some form of relief and do nothing like a victim. KZ version went on rampage by rapping not just fast, but super-fast and furious - to extract revenged. This is creative music of its highest form in the light of of each other's experience. Adelle's original had millions of followers and became great hit decades earlier, and by now still had until the KZ version that proved better than the original with it's dark galactic background, sinister start and robotic mix, to jet-fuel propulsion midway of the rap part, and to the most explosive ending. It had conquered millions more across the planet. Notice how this artist combined all the body parts as each segments danced to the tune of salsa rhythmically as the instruments began echoing from bass, acoustics, xaxophones, trumpets and even the lights to form a unique masterpiece. Dead-center midway she hit the high-notes in seconds as she turns rear, her round-shape earring to the right about 3 inches in diameter fell un-expectively on the floor. As adrenalin shot sky-upwards and not to distract momentum, she swagged to the right, kneel, pick it up flawlessly as if it's part of her creative plot, and dart dead-center to add jet-fuel to a raging inferno to fiery end that had transformed the stage into tumoltous entertainment. Fantastic. Artistry of the highest kind. This story is just one piece of action KZ Tandingan had performed her creative artistry. A lass afar from Digos, Davao del Sur province about 2,000 kms down south from Manila, Phillipines. With no professional training, and singing started at 3 years old. The journey, the love and passion for music is embedded in her genes in big way from remote area to national prominence, and to global stage.
Thank so much for explaining the "C" part. I knew KZ has a voice problem so I don't understand how she does it at 5:25. For an untrained ear, it's already a high note. You are the only coach that caught it. Nice.
RESPECC
KZ is just a small piece of Philippine's best singers.
Philippines has lots of good singers 😇
True!!
What small piece ??
Kz is the best not just a piece, she can sing in all genre duh!!
Angelica Hale is the Greatest Example for Tara ahahahahahahha
Do not say piece rather another example of great singer of Philippines. She's natural born talent and very rare.
Yes!! Kz is a wonderful singer, she said she had a throat problem when she was in high school. Which caused her to limit her range. But she made something out of it. ❤️❤️
That’s the best part about her story... that she’s still passionately writing it!
Yup I really heard the difference.She used to hit higher notes though she can still hit it now but not that often.
Can’t take my eyes off Coach Tara. She’s perfect. And crazy talented.
Lol! Thank you love! ❤️❤️
Pleasure is all mine ❤️
also close to you
Please react to Kz Tandingan cover "Say Something"
YES YES YES
+1 for this - it shows a very different side to her - its just her with an accoustic guitar playing, and the emotion she puts through in it is amazing
YES YES YES YES
Kent Ivan U. Yes please
PLEASE
KZ'S limited vocal range is not a handicap for her popularity. Listen to her other cover songs and you will fully appreciate her talent and uniqueness. She goes beyond the normal factors of range and being pitch perfect. KZ definitely has a gift to draw you into her musical journey of emotions, unexpected surprises and her out of the box musical creativity. I praise her for the hard work and giving her all to her fans. Both followers and first time listeners, such as myself. Every time I listen to this particular performance I get goosebumps. She is the real deal and not just a singer with a half a dozen memorable hits. She's a fighter even after finding out about her throat polyps that required surgery and being told her singing abilities will be very limited. She proved her doctors wrong. If this performance didn't give you goosebumps then you have no emotional connections with the lyrics and styles she is offering to you with her heart and soul. She is very gifted and I admire her humble and very respectful character that sets her apart. I'm so grateful and glad it was only by chance that I got to see this video
performance. Normally it's hype that catches your attention first.
KZ you are blessed and those who have crossed paths with your journey.
Thanks my love!!❤️❤️
I love what you said! That being said, the "C" is still not "the least impressive" note! The quality of The C note is one of the best in most power belters. KZ had a vocal surgery which affected her range, she was told she wouldn't sing again. She worked herself to be able to sing at this level, and added a lot of creativity and musicality to what she does. You've only scratched the surface of what she can do. The woman is full of different arrangements, jazzy riffs , imitations of Instruments, rap, as well as emotional interpretations. Enjoy the ride!
Agree.
I agree! 💯
yup! the petit human saxaphone powerhouse. love her!
that's right
Absolutely right👍
To non-Filipino speakers, her rap part probably sounds like she was beat boxing.
Haha probably. 😂😍
Kz was a belter when she was still joining local singing contest and before suffering from vocal injury caused by a polyp on her vocal folds. She reinvented herself and found her own style and won Philippines Got Talent and the rest was history. She is an artist more than a vocalist
I think its XFactor Philippines
@@billycabrera2491 yes, it definitely was x factor Philippines. She landed on Charice's team. And, yeah! She won.
i stand corrected it is indeed x factor
X factor not got talent
You hit the mark when you mentioned the highest note KZ Tandingan can reach. She is a great Filipina artist, and it's her artistry that we are most in awe of. She had a vocal surgery before but she is continually proving that the music industry is not only for those who can, as you mentioned, hit the "money notes".
Tara, apparently KZ HAD greater range but then had some situation with vocal nodes that she never completely recovered from. She talks to Jessie J about it in one of the backstage clips from this show. She changed her singing style, adding in lots of creative elements and getting into rearranging songs around her current range, because of it. It's a good lesson for people in a similar situation to learn from.
She actually had a high vocal range before. But even before she was really creative. She makes the song alive like it was her own song.
She is such a stage animal! Thats what young artists forget about - its not only voice, its the energy, the presence, the ability to catch and hold our attention. Yessss! Slayed
That's why you're the best vocal coach Tara, hands down. You got this clear discernment between various vocal abilities and can adjust technicalities that ultimately fit each unique facets. Je t'adore 🇵🇭❤😍☝️✌🏻🤟
The band, the vocals and her presence makes it a total performance!
She is the X Factor grand winner in the Philippines. You are absolutely right, she may not have the high notes but she won that contest despite not being a "Birit" or belter singer. She has the X factor that the judges were looking for.
I am a filipina and hearing tara says exactly how we see KZ, I fell in love with her and her judgement ❤️❤️❤️
Your reaction may be too late, but so far this is the most accurate! This is for me the best reaction channel when musicality and technicality are concerned. God speed!
Let's go back to the time where KZ turned a competion into her own concert.
Lets!
Apparently she only came in 6th place but based on how many reactions videos are out there of the 4 performances she had during the competition, I’d say she succeeded beyond expectations. Just goes to show that singing competitions don’t always predict success.
I havent seen mother Tara so happy and enjoyed with a performance until now so cuuuuute ❤❤❤
I love KZ. Such a freak. 🤟 😆 I was sold the first time I've seen her audition in XFactor.
❤️❤️❤️
Oh my gosh! That was about 5x better and about 40x more interesting than the original version!!! I'm in love! 💝💝💝 (By the way, I AM a fan of Adele also!)
Eha nympha
OA na masyado hahah
@@soundlife5058 OA hindi naman siya pilipino HAHAHA
She's one of the singer-rappers that I admire because of how she respects both art and the language. The way she spits out the words are clear and comprehensible, in favor of those audience who doesn't really listen to rap music. She proved as well that rapping doesn't have to include curses to deliver both the message and the performance.
This is why i love watching Tara’s reaction so much! It’s so honest! She knows what she’s talking about and she knows how to convey it in a way that people, regardless if you know how to sing or not, will understand it!
You may not have noticed but KZ dropped accidentally her other piece of earring and picked it up with her left hand before the song ended without spoiling her excellent performance - great and powerful all throughout her show. Kudos also to Tara for very educational and constructive reactions. Keep it up for all generations to emulate and enjoy the world of music!
Finally! You made us wait but it's worth it. Love your reaction here Tara ❤♥♥
I have to say that beside the performance being amazing, you my dear, look absofreakinglutely stunning! Just say'n.
Loooool! Thanks love!
OMG Tara, thank you for sharing this video cause it was effing FIERCE in every way immaginable! And I'm so grateful for your words of advice. I'm an alto and I often have vocal envy of all the money note belters out there. That really spoke to my heart... I was already emotional from KZ's performance so after you dropped the wisdom I literally almost started to cry! Message recieved! Staying in my lane and perfecting it. THANK YOU!!!
KZ's rendition of rolling in the deep in this instance is almost theatrical.
Here's my take on her performance which I believe has several creative layers: interpretation of the story in the song, melodic changes, vocal style, and stage presence. I want to share what I feel about how KZ interpreted the story.
The creative decision to start with an acoustic guitar and then the utilization of the auto tune is pure genius. The guitar implies romance that rolled into some sort of a bubble as soon as KZ begin singing with the auto tune. The transition is confusing- acoustic to auto tune - exactly what KZ wants to evoke (what happened after she gave her all in love?). The robotic sound effected by the auto tune is a reference for manipulation as KZ (who feels treated like a robot) sings "you played it... you played..." while standing still in that dark stage, her facial expression is sad and defeated. She wanted to break away from this unfortunate state.When KZ belts out a sustained note with the auto tune, that signals breaking away from the dark - she pushed it away (see her hand gesture before the sustained belt). The camera moved and rolled (underline rolled). The stage is now filled with streaks of light. She's free! She's no longer sad. But she's angry because something beautiful is all put to waste.
It takes a technical vocal skill to utilize an auto tune in a live performance especially when KZ is clear what feeling she wants to communicate with her audience. KZ "owned" this song right in the very beginning. The rap is just a bonus. My two cents.
Love that you talked about the range thing. so awesome! please react to KZ singing say something!
Kz's 1st coach was Charice. Just so you guys know 😊
Sadly, she's now Jake. I miss the 'Charice voice.
@@PassionPno Nothing "sad" about that. There's a lot of videos on YT of "Charice performing". Jake's been making music now and is happier. Though yes, Charice's voice is indeed one of a kind, good thing there's YT. :)
This is the same show that Jessie J was competing in, she actually beat Jessie in this episode. Jessie performed Ain't Nobody, which was AMAZING! You should totally react to it!
My Favourite jessie performance from this competition was My Reflection. Stunning performance.
A feat in itself, considdering Jessie J is a ridiculously good world level singer with a ton of experience and accolades to her name.
the most professional analysis by far from a professional vocal coach.its worth the most precious time of watching and learning.
this is not just a vocal reaction, this just went to life lessons. thanks tara!
I love KZ Tandingan and I absolutely love her rendition here of Rolling In The Deep. I also love and appreciate the complete breakdown by Coach Tara Simon here. Thank you.
I agree with u Kz is pretty good with covers. It's like she's just playing and having fun with the music and it could still end pretty good. Especially in her first audition in x factor "Somewhere over the rainbow'' cover. She's a genuine music enthusiast and a great artist.
Thank you for your reaction to KZ... very enlightening, detailed. She's a great artist and love listening to her.
KZ made so many choices in this. She is so talented. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for all the encouraging words you said 💕 I used to be like that, comparing myself to others who have wide range voices. But because of KZ, I’ve learned to embrace my own sound and only then I started feeling confident with my voice 💕
I love ur reaction and i keep looking you coz your so gorgeous ☺️
I love the way you precisely deliberate her interpretation!!! That was powerful! 😍😍😍😍
KZ is one of my Favorite Singers, if you continue down the KZ rabbit hole your in for a pleasant surprise. Thanks for the great reaction Tara.
I'm Filipino and I can't even try to rap in Tagalog that fast, it's so hard because Filipino words are long and have so many ways to pronounce each word! She's so talented it's crazy. One of my favourite Pinoy artist ever!
OMG!!!! I never thought I could love something this much!!!😩❤️
KZ is a perfect artist. The only thing missing from her arsenal is a high pitch voice but who cares if one can perform like her. Fantastic!
ABSOLUTELY... because kz admitted it herself when she was still an aspiring artists and contestant in x factor philippines way back years ago, that " you need not to belt out high notes to sing incredibly". AND KZ IS amazing IN MAKING other songs her own.
Best Reaction and critique I have heard of this performance!!! Bravo to you as well!
I'm not crying, u are. Shooocks! I watched her performance every week and when she did her first, which is in the vid, I ALSO CRIIIIED! THANKS FOR APPRECIATING HER TARA! HU HUHUHUJU
What an amaaaaazing reaction, i really appreciate that you APPRECIATE KZ style, thank you for reacting to this video. I wish you also try react to her astonishing cover of "Feel Good" together with the queen of soul in the Philippines Jaya. I assure you it'll blow you away. Thanks kn advance more power to your channel ms Tara.
I love how you speak and engage with your audience about inspirations. This is not just a review/reaction video but an also an encouragement 💗💗💗
You just made my day Tara, I'm going to watch it right now. I didn't think I could love you more Tara, but I do girl, what a reaction u da bomb...
I love the quality of your videos, the singer's audio is loud but very clear unlike other reactors where you can't really hear the singer unless you wear earphones. So thanks for that!
"It's about what you do with what you've got. Not spending and wasting the time that you could be using perfecting that, wishing you had something else that someone else does. That's not what life is about." 9:35
I went here to be entertained. I didn't expect to be reminded of a great lesson about life.
Thank you Tara! More power to you.
Thank you for telling people to utilize their own voices to the max, instead of trying and comparing themselves to people with higher ranges
Thank you for your honest & very pointed level of executing the ability of a singer...I love it.
Please do react to her “SAY SOMETHING” & “ROYALS” also..
Oh my gosh. This video just got a lot of good points. Such a good vocal coach. I loved it! I am so amazed girl!
Your comment about knowing and honing what you have is spot on. 👍🏼
This is a very good reaction. KZ is actually aware of her range limitation from the very first singing competition she joined back in the days.
KZ was a power belter when she was younger. When she was diagnosed with nodules and had surgery she could not reach her range anymore. She found a way to make what she has work and it’s great.
Everything you said is on point. I love your breakdown of KZ's performance. You're brilliant.
Yes!!! KZ believes that singers do not have to "birit"(to belt or to hit the highest note) to be a great singer! When she auditioned on a local singing contest here in PH, she said that and then proved to the judges and the whole PH (who loves high note singers) that artists like her can also shine on stage.
You deserve a million subscribers not for monetary purposes but you deserve to be heard all over the world.
ive been binged watching on your reaction videos and i will genuinely say you have the best ear in music compared to other vocal coaches on yt. you already found out kz's range. she mentioned this several times she cant belt high and you found that already out that she did improvise. im your fan now.
Thank you for your encouraging words. This is so encouraging, and it applies to all
areas in life as well. @9:00
Using and playing our own strengths, indeed.
Legit! Ive been waiting for this reaction.
i love your reaction to KZ style. Yes, you are correct, she mentioned in her interview, she's not a belter like most artist out there but she said she is an artist and that's what unique about her she make an original song her own.
I actually understand now the meaning of the song because of her interpretation. She's a great storyteller 🤩
She underwent a throat surgery. She used to belt like Whitney. Yet, she didn’t stop singing and found her craft and original style. A real artist.
Now I truly learn something beyond the usual amazing. Thanks for sharing your music knowledge to the world. Keep up the good work!
This is like the performance of the century! I’ll never get tired of watching this performance of KZ! 🔥
I've watched this performance of KZ a millions times already, and watching it again with your reaction still gives me goosebumps! love love love KZ. And I so definitely enjoy your reaction videos ♥️♥️♥️
Love love love that you’re watching!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks!
KZ had a throat problem when she was in third year high school. And so she found a way to tweak songs into her own and didn't belt it out like a lot of other singers do. Her unique style of singing made her a crowd drawer wherever she performed.
Wow 🤩 KZ You Rock!! And you Ms Tara is a beautiful creature 😘
I was here for a thorough and technical reaction to KZ's amazing performance, instead I got a truly relatable and encouraging life lesson telling me that instead of hounding for things that others have, I should instead perfect something that I'm already good at and is considered my strength. Talk about enlightenment. I didn't ask for it but I'll gladly take it anyway. 😀😂👏🙌
Bless you! 😇🥰
No matter how many times i have watched this, it still gives me goosebumps.
That was really inspiring! It's amazing how you set her as an example of the kind of artist that is creative without having the need to sing high notes, when KZ herself said the exact same thing during her interviews in TV Shows.
KZ had polyps that almost made her give up singing. Thankfully she was able to pick herself back up, found her artistic identity, joined and won the X-Factor Philippines. She is amazing. You both are.
KZ said that on her audition on a competition here in the Philippines, she said that even though she can't hit high notes, she can still prove herself as a singer. I can still remember that to this day. Very proud of her.
Thanks to the cery wonderful reaction. If you want more of Kz, you should react to her and Jaya's rendition of Feeling good
Yes!! I agree with you 100%!!! She will deconstruct and construct a song, and I believe she will sing a song differently everytime. Amazing. I love your advice. So true!! I wish you were my voice coach when I was young!!
She mentioned in her interview way back when she was doing the audition on the x factor philippines that she has a condition where she can no longer reach higher notes(can't remember what condition exactly)..
Yes, someone else left a comment about that. It’s wonderful that she continues with her passion!
Actually I’ve watched one of Kz’s interviews she said, she was depressed before because her high notes were destroyed because she never took care of it. But she kept moving and used the ability she has. She said that she changed her techniques in singing from pop into rock because that’s how it suits her voice now. 👍👍👍👍
THIS IS the best Version ever - i love it, thank you KZ, thank you... thats music
This is the singing that doesn't need highnotes to impress people.....her way of singing is what makes her different from others.... Using what she have and owning the stage with her creativity and way of expressing the song is rare to find... It's one in a million
OMG i love how your compliments and constructive critics are so efdective that i learn a lot.
I need KZ to see this! She would love this ❤️
Pls react to KZ’s cover of Close to You of the Carpenters.
yes please and you will discover another talent of KZ
Yeah! Please...
So glad i found your reaction
This is both entertaining and mainly educational
Cant stop watching. I learn video per video. Thank you
Hi Tara! I love KZ aka The Soul Supreme is the Philippines’ most creative artist. She is also the fastest female rapper there that I know of. She used to be a belter but had a surgery early on that affected her vocal range so she learned to be creative to make up for it and boy is she creative. I’d like to see you analyze her and Jaya’s amazing rendition of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good”
Thank you for featuring her on your channel and you’re looking fabulous as always!
yes .. “Feeling Good”
Yes TARA, KZ was amazing and i like your wonderful comments on her but you look stunning ,i do much appreciates your beauty than the singing rendition of KZ because i knew her since the audition at X Factor Philippines.
Apart from how amazing this song is, the full performance and level on this show is unreal.
Your are absolutely right! usually I don't like cover, but this was absolutely cover I ever heard!
Great reaction….love it.
You may be the best vocal coach I've watched in youtube Coach Tara. I'm learning a lot just from watching you. xx
New subscriber from the Philippines 🇵🇭
I don't know music, but listening to Tara critiquing any singer seems like making me understand music---if that means anything at all. Tara is the best, if not the best, vocal coach-critique out there that I have heard or seen...yet. Bravo!