Pretty much anytime kd Lang performs it’s a masterpiece. Everyone who falls all over pentatonix’s version needs to listen to kd’s version. It’s far superior.
After hearing KD Lang perform that song [Hallelujah] at the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2006 we [Leonard Cohen & I] looked at each other and said, “Well, I think we can lay that song to rest now! It’s really been done to its ultimate blissful state of perfection.” Anjani Thomas
To me, she's the best female vocalist I've ever heard. Her range and control are phenomenal. For me, a song is about the story and the emotion...and she conveys that in spades :)
I'm right there with you. 😍 when I hear her interpretations. I just discovered another singer (who has been around for a long time but I'm always a couple of decades late and a dollar short. 😃) named Lara Fabian. As a fellow fan of the amazing vocal technique+performance/interpretative skills of kd, you've got to check out Lara Fabian's Je Suis Marlade. It's. . . I was gobsmacked. I will dig up a link -->
Then check out her Adagio from the same concert. And then her Caruso with English subtitles. From your comment, I KNOW you'll love this singer/performances.) Cheers, and Happy Holidays!
My thoughts exactly. Dr. Marc needs to read about kd and watch her videos from early days til today. There is not but one kd. No other voice in the world like hers. There is no way to critique kd.....she just is.
She sang that live and one could hear a pin drop in BC Place, not bad at all. I prefer her singing this in a small intimate venue. I agree with Cohen that it has been vastly over used and few seem to listen to the words so I cringe when small kids sing it. She adapts her voice and delivery to the people she does duets with. She has the pipes and control and is a treasure.
Mr. Leonard Cohen suggested to the Canadian Olympic Committee that KD Lang should sing his song at those ceremonies. They wanted him to perform it, but he wanted KD. Mr. Cohen got what he wanted 🇨🇦
“…a little bit strained and stressed, like singing to a child…” “I’m not saying it’s good or bad”. I’ll save you some time, its perfection. If you don’t agree, look for Leonard Cohen's comments of her interpretation of his masterpiece. Critique is good for all to learn but some performances are beyond critique. You didn’t manage to instruct here, perhaps choose performances that could benefit from your knowledge, which I’ve seen in other videos of yours that are spot on. Sorry, just a little critique of my own.
She really does. She needs no prep time.....just ask her to sing and it's like 1 second and boom kd lets it go!! She did that in the Barbara Walters intetview. I don't think we will ever experience a kd lang voice again!
I love k.d. This is a beautiful performance, as are all of her performances, but my favourite is the original opening of the Olympics in Canada. She is just flawless always ~sigh~ what a perfect voice.
Your flippant comments about her voice "sliding all over the place" clearly misses KD's superb technique and vocal control. I would definitely not want you as my vocal coach.
Her performance of this at The Logies (an Australian awards show) is the best. The sound is great and the audience knows enough to STFU until the end when they exploded into a standing ovation.
I love KD Lang. Canadian Queen! I love her voice as a mature woman, deeper, darker. She always sings with a sensuousness, glidey feel. love, love that! so gor-geous
This was at the 2005 Juno Awds. on TV. She also sang it the next year when the writer Leonard Cohen was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters' Hall Of Fame. They hugged afterwards.
I really love what she does at 12:24 with that descending wailing tone. I've been watching some of her live performances last couple day and have noticed she make some interesting changes vocally that seem totally on the fly and like they might not work but she always pulls it off perfectly.
Dr. Marc, there are several videos of kd discussing her voice, her body that is the casing for her instrument. Interesting. Please listen to her performance at the Olympics. Unbelievable!!
This is the Winnipeg Juno Awards performance. As good as this one is I think the Vancouver Olympic performance is better. I would suggest you review that one instead.
Excellent interesting reaction, tho I could quibble a couple things😏 mostly I disagree with your characterization of hand gestures it seems a very waspy or northern culture myopia (my origins are both those things maybe that’s why I recognize it) But! I have always used hand gestures when speaking, they add clarity and emphasis, like visually illustrating the spoken/sung text, or almost like adding music to the libretto 😉 But maybe you were describing strictly in reference to stage performance, not daily life … I also couldn’t quite tell if you’re aware Lang’s favorite genres are torch songs and country: she LOVES the vocal inflections in those traditions, even yodels. I guess they can be considered flaws - for opera singers…
This is my favorite of KD's performances of this song. It feels "guttier" and yet incredibly beautiful. Is anyone else annoyed by the volume of the piano though? It would be so much better imo if there was less of that, bringing KD's vocals forward. I mean, that's what we all came for, right?
I'm a subscriber now! Love the detail and attention you give to every video/reaction. Thank you for doing these. When I start singing lessons I know where to come. *Cheers*
You should do some reviews of John Farnhams from Australia his live performances or awesome songs like the voice, help, age of reason, that's freedom and lots more, cheers
I'd love an Otis Redding review singing Sitting on the dock of the bay. Or another song that uses his lower guttural (?) sounds. He made it sound so easy ... Or maybe Billie Holiday? She has a nasal quality she can cut out sometimes. Having trouble wording that.
I would *love* for you react to/analyze Hallelujah by Pentatonix. It's got over a half a BILLION views on youtube if you need something to spark your curiosity.
Cannot listen to your reaction and comments to her performance! "Locked up and stuck?" Are you serious? Bye! CanNOT listen to you one more condensending second!
Pretty much anytime kd Lang performs it’s a masterpiece. Everyone who falls all over pentatonix’s version needs to listen to kd’s version. It’s far superior.
So true. I don't know of anyone who has matched or surpassed kd's voice. It is amazing to watch and listen to her.
After hearing KD Lang perform that song [Hallelujah] at the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2006 we [Leonard Cohen & I] looked at each other and said, “Well, I think we can lay that song to rest now! It’s really been done to its ultimate blissful state of perfection.”
Anjani Thomas
NikiMik...I made the same remark on their version which was no where near as heavenly
I love Pentatonix' cover, especially Mitch's part, but kd really has the best version ❤🌈
To me, she's the best female vocalist I've ever heard. Her range and control are phenomenal. For me, a song is about the story and the emotion...and she conveys that in spades :)
I'm right there with you. 😍 when I hear her interpretations.
I just discovered another singer (who has been around for a long time but I'm always a couple of decades late and a dollar short. 😃) named Lara Fabian. As a fellow fan of the amazing vocal technique+performance/interpretative skills of kd, you've got to check out Lara Fabian's Je Suis Marlade. It's. . . I was gobsmacked. I will dig up a link -->
Then check out her Adagio from the same concert. And then her Caruso with English subtitles. From your comment, I KNOW you'll love this singer/performances.) Cheers, and Happy Holidays!
Fearherstep, Lara Fabian sings with such passion. I really like her too. But our kd is so unique.
Her singing this at the Olympic opening ceremonies was the greatest of all time. Perhaps you could do a video on that version.
My thoughts exactly. Dr. Marc needs to read about kd and watch her videos from early days til today. There is not but one kd. No other voice in the world like hers. There is no way to critique kd.....she just is.
She sang that live and one could hear a pin drop in BC Place, not bad at all. I prefer her singing this in a small intimate venue. I agree with Cohen that it has been vastly over used and few seem to listen to the words so I cringe when small kids sing it. She adapts her voice and delivery to the people she does duets with. She has the pipes and control and is a treasure.
It's a great version but nothing will ever top Jeff Buckley's version for me, you should also check out Jonathan Antoine's version.
Mr. Leonard Cohen suggested to the Canadian Olympic Committee that KD Lang should sing his song at those ceremonies. They wanted him to perform it, but he wanted KD. Mr. Cohen got what he wanted 🇨🇦
“…a little bit strained and stressed, like singing to a child…” “I’m not saying it’s good or bad”.
I’ll save you some time, its perfection. If you don’t agree, look for Leonard Cohen's comments of her interpretation of his masterpiece.
Critique is good for all to learn but some performances are beyond critique. You didn’t manage to instruct here, perhaps choose performances that could benefit from your knowledge, which I’ve seen in other videos of yours that are spot on. Sorry, just a little critique of my own.
Spot on, lizturner!!
YES!! AGREED!!
Yah. He seems more interested in his own ideas about KDLang and her own skill set. This dude must sleep alone at night.
If you don’t get the goosebumps at the crescendo of the verse at @5:00 then you can’t be alive.
Lang has always been one of my fave singers. An amazing voice, that she can produce in an instant from seemingly nowhere.
She really does. She needs no prep time.....just ask her to sing and it's like 1 second and boom kd lets it go!! She did that in the Barbara Walters intetview. I don't think we will ever experience a kd lang voice again!
I love k.d. This is a beautiful performance, as are all of her performances, but my favourite is the original opening of the Olympics in Canada. She is just flawless always ~sigh~ what a perfect voice.
Your flippant comments about her voice "sliding all over the place" clearly misses KD's superb technique and vocal control. I would definitely not want you as my vocal coach.
Her performance of this at The Logies (an Australian awards show) is the best. The sound is great and the audience knows enough to STFU until the end when they exploded into a standing ovation.
That is my favourite performance. Don't see it often which is a shame.
She nailed it 200 %
I don't know how many times she sings Hallelujah, but it's different each time. That's amazing, as is she and her talent.
I love KD Lang. Canadian Queen! I love her voice as a mature woman, deeper, darker. She always sings with a sensuousness, glidey feel. love, love that! so gor-geous
This was at the 2005 Juno Awds. on TV. She also sang it the next year when the writer Leonard Cohen was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters' Hall Of Fame. They hugged afterwards.
I really love what she does at 12:24 with that descending wailing tone. I've been watching some of her live performances last couple day and have noticed she make some interesting changes vocally that seem totally on the fly and like they might not work but she always pulls it off perfectly.
Dr. Marc, there are several videos of kd discussing her voice, her body that is the casing for her instrument. Interesting. Please listen to her performance at the Olympics. Unbelievable!!
She's amazing, incredible control, presence and sensitivity..never appears calculated...straight from the heart....
She is my idol.
She a superb visual story teller
This is not her best version of the song. Her best in my opinion is, KD Lang sings Hallelujah @ The Logies May 2010
kd's performance at the Olympics was better
What you're calling a "whine" others call a "cry" and reference Patsy Cline's influence. Great analysis, thank you.
I love kd she is the best bless her xx
So Cohen heard her..and said he could finally put his song to rest..she has perfect pitch..
Leonard Cohen would only let KD Lang sing his song. She’s amazing! Later, many many other artists began singing it. What a beautiful song!
Katie is very intelligent artist and she brings it ALL to the music,.... barefoot . It's a Canadian thing like Ann Murray........
"You can do the same thing." How I wish!
.....and it's a cry, not a whine.
Thanks for taking my request. I'll make more soon!
You're obviously totally unfamiliar with kd Lang
This is the Winnipeg Juno Awards performance. As good as this one is I think the Vancouver Olympic performance is better. I would suggest you review that one instead.
I ♥️♥️♥️ KD Lang!
I wonder what Dr. Reynolds would say about Leonard Cohen singing this song.
With your Expert Technique Options, We would love to Hear Your Version as it should be Sung. So we can also see Exactly what you mean in your terms.
So soulful !!!! Loved it !!! ♥️♥️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi I think you should reactvto K D singing Crying.
K.D. is better than butter...
Excellent interesting reaction, tho I could quibble a couple things😏 mostly I disagree with your characterization of hand gestures it seems a very waspy or northern culture myopia (my origins are both those things maybe that’s why I recognize it)
But! I have always used hand gestures when speaking, they add clarity and emphasis, like visually illustrating the spoken/sung text, or almost like adding music to the libretto 😉
But maybe you were describing strictly in reference to stage performance, not daily life …
I also couldn’t quite tell if you’re aware Lang’s favorite genres are torch songs and country: she LOVES the vocal inflections in those traditions, even yodels.
I guess they can be considered flaws - for opera singers…
She named her 1989 album “Torch and Twang” (the one that exploded globally)
This is my favorite of KD's performances of this song. It feels "guttier" and yet incredibly beautiful. Is anyone else annoyed by the volume of the piano though? It would be so much better imo if there was less of that, bringing KD's vocals forward. I mean, that's what we all came for, right?
I agree with you
kd has her own style.... She is amazing with everything she sings and makes it hers!!❤
Thankyou for your insights. One thing that I was waiting for you to comment on ,re. her body relaxation, is that she always sings barefoot
Watch movie“Salmonberries”, song “Barefoot”
I'm a subscriber now! Love the detail and attention you give to every video/reaction. Thank you for doing these. When I start singing lessons I know where to come. *Cheers*
Thank you! Hopefully we will meet over a lesson someday! Thanks for watching!
Awesome..
The best singer..the emotion..
Dr. Marc, I made a request on your website asking for you to review Nightwish and the song "ghost love score". The singer is floor Jansen.
Got it. I’ve got some other videos up next but it’s on the list! Thanks for the recommendation!
You should do some reviews of John Farnhams from Australia his live performances or awesome songs like the voice, help, age of reason, that's freedom and lots more, cheers
Definitely "Help" live with MSo
The I love You but made me think- does Dr Marc watch Philosophy Tube?
Had to chuckle- stress? This is kd Lang!
You might listen to Leonard Cohen or some other performances she does.
Canadian legend!!!!!
would love to hear you crtique "nowhere to stand" by her!
I'd love an Otis Redding review singing Sitting on the dock of the bay. Or another song that uses his lower guttural (?) sounds. He made it sound so easy ... Or maybe Billie Holiday? She has a nasal quality she can cut out sometimes. Having trouble wording that.
Please watch Lucy Thomas sing this.
Why? After K.D., what's the point?
I would *love* for you react to/analyze Hallelujah by Pentatonix. It's got over a half a BILLION views on youtube if you need something to spark your curiosity.
Comparison between k d lang, Jeff Buckley and Pentatonix
@@carolcarol3938 There is no comparison. There's K.D.'s performances, then there's all the others.
Dr Marc Reynolds thinks that K D Lang is singing relatively well. 🙃
Yeah, that’s rich. She’s a legend. Absolutely no one can touch her vocals. This guy….without TH-cam we’d never hear his opinion or need to.
*k.d. lang
You said it Peter! kd lang, kd lang, kd lang, kd lang, kd lang, kd lang!!!!! Do it kd!!!!!
Cannot listen to your reaction and comments to her performance! "Locked up and stuck?" Are you serious? Bye! CanNOT listen to you one more condensending second!
Notice she is barefoot!