As a famous gospel singer, she always sings a song that delivers messages for people who are hurt and suffering. I really like this song because the lyrics are beautiful and comforting. She arranged this song to make her message stronger. She is such a pure and beautiful soul. Thank you so much. Have a nice day.
Range, control, cry, vibrato, she has it all. And at such a young age! I never have heard of her until now, but I'll be sure to replay this several times!
I love how she juggles the utmost technical ability with the utmost emotional capacity and deliverance. She said her goal with singing is to make people feel, To heal you. She accomplishes that and pretty much all of her songs.
Thank you so much for your diverse reactions! Sohyang's 2020 (Begin Again) version of the jazz classic Misty is just one example of her stunning versatility
THANK YOU FIL!!! 😎😍🤩 I just KNEW you would be blown away by this woman and her incredible talents! I kid you not, she reduced me to tears for about the first dozen times I listened to her perform this song! And I'm 62! I have listened to her sing various songs hundreds of times and she just does not grow old or get boring. Words kind of fail me in trying to describe how great a singer she is, and I was actually despairing that you would never get around to her because you get so many people asking for reactions to various artists and I'm sure most of them say the same thing as I did: "This singer is the best in the world!" It made me want to catch a flight from Calgary to London and make you watch her! (I wouldn't do that but you know what I mean, eh?) The following is a little biography I put together about So Hyang (pronounced So hYong like song with a little h at the beginning) just to give you a little bit of the background to this incredible woman. **************** We all wonder if So Hyang is human or from another planet. Current odds are that she's from another planet or perhaps an angel come down from Heaven. We have never heard anyone sing like her, or be able to hold an audience in the palm of her hand until she lets them go. She does all the musical arrangements herself, teaches vocal technique at a South Korean university and speaks four languages. Korean, English, French and Vietnamese. Let me catch my breath. OK. She is a cancer survivor from uterine cancer at the age of 20, just after getting married, and states very plainly that God saved her life due to the prayers of her church. But this left her without the ability to have children so she decided to dedicate her life to being a Contemporary Christian Gospel singer and has refused recording contracts from the biggest corporations in the world. She only wants to sing for charities, churches and while doing missionary work. David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton and others have all travelled to Asia to work with her. She contracted hepatitis B from a blood transfusion during her cancer surgery and it clings to her to this day. Because of this she is prone to catching pneumonia but has sang perfectly while suffering from it in her live performance of "You Raise Me Up" before Shane Filan of Westlife on South Korean TV. th-cam.com/video/te_L9ofhUt8/w-d-xo.html She has asked those who love her singing to pray that God keep pneumonia away from her, she has suffered from it on so many occasions. Imagine how she must feel with this coronavirus floating around everywhere! She just turned 42 on April 5, though in Korean culture she would be 43 because you are deemed to be one year old when you are born. She was about 35 when she sang this version of "Arirang Alone." th-cam.com/video/zFyndK9VOCk/w-d-xo.html (You will want to cover this one, too, Fil! It is an ancient Korean folk song that has become their unofficial national anthem. She hits an absolute grand slam here Fil!!!) She decided to enter a televised singing contest called "King of the Masked Singers" in 2017 and won six consecutive times, which has catapulted her into international fame from the performances being posted on TH-cam. Apparently Oprah Winfrey saw her on TH-cam and showed her to David Foster, who then contacted her and went to Japan in order to work together. She could be an international Super Star if she wanted to be but has decided that it would ruin her spiritually, quoting Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death." So she does not pursue fame or fortune and actually has no social media presence whatsoever. What can one say about such a person? She is a literal Wonder Woman! And we need about a billion more just like her! And also, please react to her version of "The Power of Love": th-cam.com/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/w-d-xo.html So Hyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being! She is beautiful both inside and out--and so humble! Here's an English language interview with her that I'm sure you will enjoy: th-cam.com/video/N2u_pmoWxj8/w-d-xo.html Her English is perfect when she sings and almost perfect when she is doing interviews. OK, I'll stop gushing now. Well, one more gush. In an interview with a Turkish music producer So Hyang says that she can hit Eb7 and D7 in practise. However, she has never gone above the 6th octave in performances. Since she starts at D3 that is a greater than 4 octave range ... so how about them apples???! Here it is: th-cam.com/video/VnPAkryrygQ/w-d-xo.html Oh, I just remembered, she is also a published novelist and a very good stage actress, which she proved by playing Julie Andrews’ part in the South Korean production of “The Sound of Music.” And she sang the Moana part in the Korean release of the Disney movie.
Thank you Fil for introducing Sohyang to those of us who have never heard of her before. Your appreciation of music and talent takes us all on a really nice journey with every analysis that you give. I think she has a beautiful voice and her range is amazing. This video left me wanting to hear more songs that she has sung. Well done.
Thank you so much for the best amazing analysis and reaction I've ever heard. Absolutely I agree with you. She is just amazing. As a famous gospel singer, she always sings a song that delivers messages for people who are hurt and suffering. I really like this song because the lyrics are beautiful and comforting. She arranged this song to make her message stronger. She is such a pure and beautiful soul. There are many K-pop stars in Korea, but there are many other great singers as well besides idol groups like BTS, Black Pink. Among them, there is a world class singer named Sohyang. She is considered one of the best vocalists in the world by many vocal coaches and singers all over the world. I hope you listen to her song once again. She was originally a gospel singer, not a popular singer. She has pure, humble and beautiful mind. She never sing a song for the fame and the money. She said that She always want to sing a song to heal and comfort wounded many peoples mentally, physically. I'm not a Christian but I love her beautiful mind and respect her sincere faith in God. She looks like an angel. She always touches my heart and makes me cry through her so emotional song. It's just amazing and breathtaking. I'll always love her. Please more react to Sohyang. Have a nice day. ○ Everyone(Korean/English) Sohyang said that the seven-minute song was the most difficult performance in her life. With all her might, she delivered the message of consolation, hope and courage that she wanted to convey in a touching way. vimeo.com/153713104?ref=em-share ○ The day sunshine kissed me(Korean/English) This song was written and composed by herself and has her own story. In her interview, She had said that lyrics of the song is about when Jesus came to her life. It happened in the summer when she was 18 years old. It's just so pure and beautiful. vimeo.com/313961151 th-cam.com/video/YqVy2lmNpA4/w-d-xo.html ○ Arirang alone(Korean/English) vimeo.com/308253527 ○ I have nothing vimeo.com/312040132 ○ I'll always love you th-cam.com/video/RdYcfm4l3p0/w-d-xo.html ○ Oh holy night vimeo.com/312232909 ○ The power of love th-cam.com/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/w-d-xo.html ○ You raise me up vimeo.com/269852003?ref=em-v-share ○ Lean on me vimeo.com/235282952 ○ I'll be there th-cam.com/video/rkRLUHPEeB4/w-d-xo.html ○ My heart will go on th-cam.com/video/LfHwCCK64Wo/w-d-xo.html ○ I won't give up th-cam.com/video/Cv51-2G5DUs/w-d-xo.html ○ Misty th-cam.com/video/CU8AKUBM9BQ/w-d-xo.html ○ If I ain't got you th-cam.com/video/cNrM2RJ93JE/w-d-xo.html ○ You are the reason th-cam.com/video/sNiV_r5fdm0/w-d-xo.html ○ Stuck with you th-cam.com/video/x3lDh1DFHkEp/w-d-xo.html ○ Never enough th-cam.com/video/k5WqGIPjqtc/w-d-xo.html ○ Day day(Korean/English) th-cam.com/video/cNrM2RJ93JE/w-d-xo.html ○ l'll go to you like first snow(Korean) th-cam.com/video/XQmnDmsCovI/w-d-xo.html ○ please(Korean) th-cam.com/video/SzzmGMCXX0I/w-d-xo.html ○ Hug me(Korean/English) th-cam.com/video/LcN2N0Z-S14/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/hJ7zb-ihgvc/w-d-xo.html ○ Dream(Korean/English) vimeo.com/312061203 th-cam.com/video/6ux4bdFgUAQ/w-d-xo.html ○ In the Flower Garden(Korean/English) vimeo.com/312895184 th-cam.com/video/l8yfv2XyHjo/w-d-xo.html ○ Bridge over troubled water vimeo.com/308504033 ○ Where are you(Korean/English) vimeo.com/316342997 ○ I always miss you(jazz, Korean/English) vimeo.com/318357160 ○ Home(Korean/English) vimeo.com/299213995 ○ Do you know(Korean/English) vimeo.com/295168199 ○ Running in the sky(Korean/English) vimeo.com/315166546 vimeo.com/277908271 ○ Breathe(Korean/English) th-cam.com/video/hJ7zb-ihgvc/w-d-xo.html vimeo.com/298563165 th-cam.com/video/9Z10Iq7DA24/w-d-xo.html ○ Dear love(Korean/English) vimeo.com/294589758 ○ Beauty And The Beast(duet, Korean/English) vimeo.com/315595780 ○ For thousand days(duet) vimeo.com/319429223 ○ Mona lisa(rock, Korean/English) vimeo.com/297885714 ○ It's only my world(hard rock, Korean/English) vimeo.com/277384984 ○ Day day(rap, Korean/English) th-cam.com/video/cNrM2RJ93JE/w-d-xo.html vimeo.com/300262234 ○ Amazing grace th-cam.com/video/M7OXYs1J8p4/w-d-xo.html ○ Upon this rock th-cam.com/video/1O_8EjnX-1w/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/yR1OsBGG3KAu/w-d-xo.html ○ US national anthem th-cam.com/video/7wF5hZZ9134/w-d-xo.html
This was sohyang's own arrangement of this song,she always does the arrangements for the songs she performs. Michael Bolton did watch her on this show but it was another episode,like you rightly said,it was michael bolton week but she sang 'lean on me' on that episode as he had himself performed that song,hence MB week!!! I cant recall at this moment what the title of the episode that included 'bridge over troubled water' was, I think it was something to do with american songwriters. So hyang is know as: the queen of mix voice,master of the dynamic build,crystal clear cut glass tone,a very high mix,queen of Bb5( she obviously goes higher but this note is a real sweet spot for her) queen of emotion & story telling,amongst many other things.you must read her back story & it will at least go some way to explaining why she's not famous all over the world, I mean she's more than good enough!!
I know you spend enormous amounts of time researching, filming, and editing. I want to take a moment to also appreciate how much time you spend warming up your voice and learning the specific notes/techniques to accompany the vid.
Appreciate the detailed and in-depth analysis of Sohyang's performance. One note of clarification though, everything you said about her on the Michael Bolton special was accurate, but she performed the song Lean On Me instead. She did return to Immortal Song 2 at a later date and performed this epic cover of Bridge Over Troubled Water. Thank you very much for the video.
What a talent! Her singing sounds effortless. I know she practices, but she has a special gift. I get chills & my hair stands on end listening to her (and it has nothing to do with it being 17 degrees out!
TY for that reaction as a person who had voice lessons for 3 yrs I find it hard to believe how like you said she has almost flawless technique and breath control. She is one of a kind. You show great taste and style in reacting to and analyzing her performance. Sadly she chooses to remain relatively unknown to all the world.But we found her.
Your right her vocal technique is off the charts but another important aspect of her singing is her passion and emotion that she puts into her songs she always hits me straight in the heart she is a gift from God lets enjoy her while we can long live the QUEEN!
Her range is actually pretty amazing like you said. She has a consistent supported range (tessitura of about 3 1/2 octaves) a demonstrated range in songs of 4 octaves. Although she can sing outside of that probably over 4 1/2 octaves. She said she can sing up to a Eflat 7. Alot of talent, but even more impressive is the developed skill and mastery of of her voice. She changes the arrangement of every song she performs. Songs often will change tempo and style and what was a classical, soul or gospel song turns into an R&B or even rock song .. and often back again. One of the best singers in the world in my opinion.
Loved your breakdown! the more knowledgeable and in-depth an analysis is, the more appreciation So Hyang gets. There’s a reason she is one of the, if not, the top most reacted vocalist in all of youtube. And that is despite being a non-mainstream artist, a Korean Gospel singer which has a very niche minority audience even in her home country. She isn’t active on any social media either, not even a youtube channel. No spotify, nothing. So Hyang is the very definition of artists who have remained dedicated to their craft for decades, and over time earned themselves a solid following of not just fans but people who are similarly passionate about what they’re into. I don’t care who you are or where you’re from but if you can’t respect someone like that, then you’re a disgrace to not just yourself but every single hobby and profession you’ve ever been a part of. Its as simple as that coz its just that obvious. Btw you might be interested in So Hyang’s latest performance of “I will always love you” popularised by Whitney Houston and “If I ain’t got you” by Alicia Keys. Here’s the links. There’s a whole list if you search “So Hyang beginagain” If I ain’t got you th-cam.com/video/cNrM2RJ93JE/w-d-xo.html I will always love you th-cam.com/video/DO845EqU3eE/w-d-xo.html
Hi Fil! Just had a chance to listen to this artist....a new one to me! She is remarkable! I am so glad I take the time now to listen to new artists..or new to me! I am glad I got to hear this gorgeous voice! Thanks for this one! ✌️. Fil...Do you know how old she was when she did this? Breathtaking!
Maybe I'm off base but Sohyang's dynamic range, soft to powerful range reminds me of the first time I heard Brandi Carlisle sing "The Story." I'd love to hear you analyze that as well. Sohyang is breathtaking!
We can listen to her new songs through the Begin again program. These songs are really amazing. I ask for your reaction. - If ain't got you - Misty - I will be there
Sohyang is my all time favourite singer. Amazing analyses, I love how depth you went and explained some of the nuances of her voice. For a another detailed analyses I highly recommend her version of "Everyone" (she says its the hardest song that she has preformed). Make sure to use the vimeo version (link below) to get subtitles and possibly avoid getting it blocked. Cheers, vimeo.com/249195615
I'm a big fan of her and visit reaction videos or vocal coach videos related to her, but this channel is like a whole new world. Because the channel owner's analysis is very fresh and many people don't know Sohyang. For those who like comfortable and mellow styles of music, Sohyang's performance may be a little burdensome. But watching her other performances might change your mind. Because she sings in a different style each time depending on thecharacteristics and atmosphere of the given stage. One thing for sure is that she is unrivaled in vocal technique
I have mix feeling on Sohyang's version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" I like her soft intro and softness when she bring the tempo down did not care for her belting on the up swing. there no question that she can sing. excellent analysis and break down on her vocals in this performance. thanks Fil.
An unusual arrangement, brought tears to my eyes and shivers down my spine. Of course I had to go down the rabbit warren and check out a few more of her songs, glad I did. She is amazing! What I like is that whatever she sings, she makes it her own and doesn't just parrot the original. Brilliant find Fil, and another great analysis.
If you have not done so, check out: 1) Arirang Alone 2) You Raise me Up (Josh Groban and others) 3) Breathe 4) Hug Me 5) I Have Nothing (Whitney Houston)- best cover I have every heard 6) Everyone- 7 minute masterpiece (get the English subtitles) A lot more
That was an excellent analysis. I have listened to every live performance of So Hyang I could find, to say she is amazing is an understatement. Every song is a whole concert in itself as well as a master class in voice. Check out her singing a song called EVERYONE. Again, I really enjoyed your musical insights into her performance. Blessings.
Immortal Songs is not a talent show. It invites established singers (usually stars in their genre - pop, traditional, rock, classical, jazz, CCM etc.) who are paid for their appearance on a particular themed episode (this one was "English Songs Koreans love"). The live audience votes on the performances to make it more interesting. There are no prizes or advancement to a subsequent round - only bragging rights. Production quality is top notch. There are often several amazing performances on each show. She sang her own arrangement of "Lean on Me" on the Michael Bolton special.
Finally someone explaining why the heck I find it necessary to listen to sohyang on a daily basis. Never happened before. More anyalisis would be awesome . Great reaction
Wow!!!!!!! Great!!!!..What a beautiful song ... It has a very deep and up-to-date lyrics. Sohyang also has a great voice; also your analysis is very good and also very penetrating throughout the song I congratulate you👏👏👏👏♩🎶🎵🎼🎙🎤♕♕✔💯👊🤘
ooo, I get to be the first thumbs up! It's just as thrilling to watch someone I have never heard of as it is to see an artist I know that I already love..my seat back is upright and locked, tray table is up, seat belt on....okay, Go! This was moving and interesting, I loved the way she used her hand to help shape her expression! Cool analysis, thanks!!
As much as I appreciate the immense talent and training that these sort of "diva" level vocalists possess, I'm often put off by their tendency to show off with all sorts of complicated runs and other theatrics where it's not warranted, like in every song... One of the things I love about Sohyang is that she knows when NOT to do that, and in fact rarely does. So reading some of the comments, I'm a little weirded out because a few of them are criticising her for exactly that...which is weird. There are only a couple of songs where she goes off, and those particular songs (which a lot of people love and seem to recommend to reactors) are my least favourite from her. Thankfully, for me, they are few and far between, but everyone who CAN, has to show off SOMETIMES, just not ALL the time. As for this one, I mean, this is definitely a masterclass vocal performance, but I really don't think she oversang it at all, not even close. It was perfect. But I don't know, maybe some people have cloth ears. Or maybe I do. Life is weird. I enjoyed your analysis, too bad it got blocked, but I'l glad you worked your way around it and got your thoughts out for us to appreciate.
Wow, I can see how much effort you put into this analayzing, this is incredible. More Sohyang please. BTW, in this video she hit highest note A5 in head voice and G5 highest belt.
Want to hear her total perfection. In this 'simple' well known song Misty. It had the singers around her shaking their heads, or crying. 2.5 minutes of wonder, and perfection Most recent 'Misty' before it is removed at dailymotion.com/video/x7w8yg8
Fil, to avoid being blocked, please watch on Vimeo instead of TH-cam. I heard it is safer and moreover it provides English subtitle too. You can listen to her sing: 1) Arirang Alone (Immortal Songs 2) unofficial national anthem song btw North Korea and South Korea longing for unification 2) lean on me (Immortal Songs 2) 3) I have nothing (DMC FESTIVE) 4) Everyone (Korea gospel song vimeo.com/249195615 )
This wasn’t Michael Bolton week, it was classifications eng/American pop song week. There was a Michael Bolton week & the comments he made about Sohyang were all true but it was with regards to her performance of ‘lean on me’ , which obv he had a hit with but in was on another edition of the show
Another suggestion from me is this cover of an Eagles song to which I have an emotional attachment from a time when I was the 15 year old "new kid in town". The bridge on this version made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck.
I never heard of her.😰Sorry don't come for me.💖💖💖That being said wow! just wow! Chill bumps😎😎Some of them may be from just the song itself. She can sing again just wow.😊I do hope she takes care of her vocal cords. (LeAnn Rimes)comes to mind.
!!! I've never heard of this girl before. And while I must say that I don't like this style of singing in general, as a "wannabe singer", I can only marvel that she's able to do this!
That's right. She gives wonders and she sang a lot of songs of soft, calm styles as well as this style. She recently participated in a TV program called Begin Again Korea and sang songs to soothe the depressed. You'll probably find what you want there.😉
I just ran this through the pitch monitor you currently use. She's either more pitch perfect than Karen Carpenter or this has been tune post production. Obviously not autotuned from what I learned in your videos.
wow... nice reaction/analysis. this is from 2014 i think... checkout her today... She's in a whole another level... and she's exploring with lots of different areas, different genres (even rapping, on pitch :) ) specially in Lower registers, becoming powerful and detailed... checkout her very recent performance of "I will always love you" you will love it so much... so are your viewers... link:- th-cam.com/video/DO845EqU3eE/w-d-xo.html
The performance so overwhelms the song I could barely tell there was anything meaningful there. Yes, it's technically astounding, but sometimes it's the strain in the voice that helps to convey the meaning. Singers are defined as much by their limitations as their abilities. I watched a few more of her videos just for comparison, and it's certainly better if I'm not so familiar with the original song, and there's more to her talent than just the ability to deliver production line overwrought show stoppers.
This was an emotional performance too. I think people are just not used to a high voice daring to belt so high. She didn’t hold back technically, but that didn’t stop her from showing her emotions still. She can’t help but leave her heart on her sleeve on every song. I just think some listeners get distracted.
@@Rosannasfriend I agree, When I heard her songs for the first time, the very high notes were not pleasant for me to hear. However, as I listened to her more often (and the same songs) the high notes emphasized the emotion she was bringing. One of my most favorite female singers.
@@wingsofpegasus Ha, ha! You're getting old Fil when you can't keep up with the latest slang. I gave up when my nieces starting calling things "gnarly" back in the 1980s. I'm still not sure but I think it means either really cool or really uncool???
I read some did not like this version thought it was over done.She will do her own arrangements she did a more Gospel uplifting version as she showed in the start she could sing the soft ballad but her intent was to raise your sprite
Her vocal ability is amazing.. loaded with emotional impact. Makes me worry that she might damage her voice though. I'm not generally attracted to singers who use exaggerated vocal gymnastics (they usually sound like all technique and not much real passion) but based on this performance I think Sohyang does it better than anyone and with a sincere feeling for the lyrics. I hope she gets all the fame that she deserves - and doesn't have to do every song at warp level like this one. Really, that's akin to the exertion put out in the Ali / Frazier fights. (I think I had a heart arrhythmia just listening to it)! I alternately like the simple, weary sound of Paul Simon's understated version too. They are both masterpieces.
To soothe your concern, Sohyang sings with impeccable and healthy techniques. She has been singing for more than 20+ years, and at the tender age of 43, she is as good as ever, and some consider that she has even better control nowadays. I believe she did this performance of Bridge Over Troubled Water around the age of 37.
Wow! I'm surprised she was 37 then. I would have thought at least 10 years younger. I know she must be very aware of singing safely. The thought of hurting her voice just occurred to me and that it would be awful if that happened. I think she's great and I'll be looking for more of her videos.
@@gingeoram I discovered Sohyang more than 4 years ago and have become a faithful fan. She has many fantastic performances on the web to enjoy. Here are some to start if you are interested: You Raise Me Up (2018 rendition) Arirang Alone Everyone Oh Holy Night I Will Always Love You Fate
So many artists that could be reviewed. Suggestions: Sarah Jarosz - Ring Them Bells (Transatlantic Sessions) Polina Gagarina "Kukushka" Diana Ankudinova "Rechenka" Sarah Jarosz "Song Up In Her Head" [Sarah on octave mandolin is what makes this special] Kukushka is great, but one really needs to listen with English caps to know what she is singing about, and that transforms the song into something else entirely. Same with Rechenka.
I recommend my favorite. Oh holy night version 1 - th-cam.com/video/f-jRM8SSVtk/w-d-xo.html Oh holy night version 2 - th-cam.com/video/YwgF3Gylu-0/w-d-xo.html
Hi Mark! I read that over FIFTY artists released covers of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water"...Elvis' was wonderful and heartfelt! I liked the set here and the back up singers, too..super dramatic.
While I do feel the emotions here, there are other performances where she makes one feel even more. This was a little bit more about showing off her voice, but also showing us a very epic gospel arrangement. Please watch her rendition of "you raise me up".
how far do you go with analysing different areas of music? while rock, blues and folk are my main listen, i also love female opera voices; not the powerful 'dramatic' sopranos and mezzos, but the 'lyric' sopranos and mezzos. my favourites are Anna Netrebko [soprano] and Elina Garanca [mezzo] as it happens, they are both very close friends and enjoy doing duets. one very famous one is the flower duet. most people will recognise it, mainly from a TV advert. i would love it if you could analyse that
This may have just been better to pass on. Having to switch vid to vid you know is a pain in the a**. I'm sorry man. Love your attitude,talent, integrity and intelligence (there are more. Its 230am . I'm tired.) but I'll come back for the nex one though. Cheers and you are a class act my friend.
Something tells me the hearted commentes are automated. Not the comments. The hearts. Sometime I'd like an answer to the question in the comments. The heart is cute but doesnt offer any answers. I love Fil. His constant smile and uplifting attitude keeps me coming back. Sometimes an actual answer to an honest question would be nice too.
@@jyesucevitz Fil does answer questions but I think the number of comments is just off the charts on his channel, like So Hyang's voice is off the charts, and he just can't physically keep up with them.
Oh goodness. This is a wonderful performance and this girl has a real gift!! Thanks Fil..
As a famous gospel singer, she always sings a song that delivers messages for people who are hurt and suffering. I really like this song because the lyrics are beautiful and comforting. She arranged this song to make her message stronger. She is such a pure and beautiful soul.
Thank you so much.
Have a nice day.
@@gentleman4491 You know, I felt the gospel vibe. Thank you for sharing
@@aprils6589 You're welcome. Music is an universal language. Good luck.
Wow. This is the most in-depth, professional analysis of this performance. Great job.
Thanks!
@@wingsofpegasus just me or did your guitar strain more hitting those high notes than did Sohyang? 😆
Range, control, cry, vibrato, she has it all. And at such a young age! I never have heard of her until now, but I'll be sure to replay this several times!
She's 42 now but was 37 or so when she did this song! So she's not a spring chicken but she sure looks like one!
I would have never guessed!
I love how she juggles the utmost technical ability with the utmost emotional capacity and deliverance. She said her goal with singing is to make people feel, To heal you. She accomplishes that and pretty much all of her songs.
Thank you so much for your diverse reactions! Sohyang's 2020 (Begin Again) version of the jazz classic Misty is just one example of her stunning versatility
THANK YOU FIL!!! 😎😍🤩
I just KNEW you would be blown away by this woman and her incredible talents! I kid you not, she reduced me to tears for about the first dozen times I listened to her perform this song! And I'm 62! I have listened to her sing various songs hundreds of times and she just does not grow old or get boring. Words kind of fail me in trying to describe how great a singer she is, and I was actually despairing that you would never get around to her because you get so many people asking for reactions to various artists and I'm sure most of them say the same thing as I did: "This singer is the best in the world!" It made me want to catch a flight from Calgary to London and make you watch her! (I wouldn't do that but you know what I mean, eh?)
The following is a little biography I put together about So Hyang (pronounced So hYong like song with a little h at the beginning) just to give you a little bit of the background to this incredible woman.
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We all wonder if So Hyang is human or from another planet. Current odds are that she's from another planet or perhaps an angel come down from Heaven. We have never heard anyone sing like her, or be able to hold an audience in the palm of her hand until she lets them go. She does all the musical arrangements herself, teaches vocal technique at a South Korean university and speaks four languages. Korean, English, French and Vietnamese.
Let me catch my breath. OK.
She is a cancer survivor from uterine cancer at the age of 20, just after getting married, and states very plainly that God saved her life due to the prayers of her church. But this left her without the ability to have children so she decided to dedicate her life to being a Contemporary Christian Gospel singer and has refused recording contracts from the biggest corporations in the world. She only wants to sing for charities, churches and while doing missionary work. David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton and others have all travelled to Asia to work with her.
She contracted hepatitis B from a blood transfusion during her cancer surgery and it clings to her to this day. Because of this she is prone to catching pneumonia but has sang perfectly while suffering from it in her live performance of "You Raise Me Up" before Shane Filan of Westlife on South Korean TV. th-cam.com/video/te_L9ofhUt8/w-d-xo.html She has asked those who love her singing to pray that God keep pneumonia away from her, she has suffered from it on so many occasions. Imagine how she must feel with this coronavirus floating around everywhere!
She just turned 42 on April 5, though in Korean culture she would be 43 because you are deemed to be one year old when you are born. She was about 35 when she sang this version of "Arirang Alone." th-cam.com/video/zFyndK9VOCk/w-d-xo.html (You will want to cover this one, too, Fil! It is an ancient Korean folk song that has become their unofficial national anthem. She hits an absolute grand slam here Fil!!!)
She decided to enter a televised singing contest called "King of the Masked Singers" in 2017 and won six consecutive times, which has catapulted her into international fame from the performances being posted on TH-cam. Apparently Oprah Winfrey saw her on TH-cam and showed her to David Foster, who then contacted her and went to Japan in order to work together. She could be an international Super Star if she wanted to be but has decided that it would ruin her spiritually, quoting Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death." So she does not pursue fame or fortune and actually has no social media presence whatsoever. What can one say about such a person? She is a literal Wonder Woman! And we need about a billion more just like her!
And also, please react to her version of "The Power of Love": th-cam.com/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/w-d-xo.html
So Hyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being! She is beautiful both inside and out--and so humble!
Here's an English language interview with her that I'm sure you will enjoy: th-cam.com/video/N2u_pmoWxj8/w-d-xo.html Her English is perfect when she sings and almost perfect when she is doing interviews. OK, I'll stop gushing now.
Well, one more gush. In an interview with a Turkish music producer So Hyang says that she can hit Eb7 and D7 in practise. However, she has never gone above the 6th octave in performances. Since she starts at D3 that is a greater than 4 octave range ... so how about them apples???! Here it is: th-cam.com/video/VnPAkryrygQ/w-d-xo.html
Oh, I just remembered, she is also a published novelist and a very good stage actress, which she proved by playing Julie Andrews’ part in the South Korean production of “The Sound of Music.” And she sang the Moana part in the Korean release of the Disney movie.
What a fantastic biography of hers! 👍
@@fantazistar She is something else altogether! Her full name is Kim So Hyang, so maybe you are related somewhere down the ancestral tree.
Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry that she suffered through all of that . Thank you for her background. Wow.
@@freespiritwithnature4384 Yeah, she is just amazing! In fact, I don't know if words can describe her.
Never heard of her, thank you for showcasing this talent and for the review!
Sohyang is best female vocalist nowadays easily.
Hopefully enjoy her angelic voice.
She has so many amazing performance. You can find all on TH-cam.
@@stupidpinoyintothehell2504 such an angelic voice that flows without effort. I will be checking out more of her music. Thank you!
She has 30 plus more live performances as good or better than this one. I'm not even joking😌
@@robertmyers7383 You are not joking. So Hyang is that good. Peerless really.
She sang that song! Powerful and beautiful!
Wow, she’s a class act . Beautiful Girl !❤️❤️❤️
Great to see you review Sohyang and your unique points about the easy octave jump and all your other points. A rare singer indeed. Cheers!
Troubled water.. Is another excuse to make me cry..
Thank you Fil for introducing Sohyang to those of us who have never heard of her before. Your appreciation of music and talent takes us all on a really nice journey with every analysis that you give. I think she has a beautiful voice and her range is amazing. This video left me wanting to hear more songs that she has sung. Well done.
I love Sohyang. This wasn't the first song I heard her perform but this was one of her best.
Thank you so much for the best amazing analysis and reaction I've ever heard. Absolutely I agree with you. She is just amazing.
As a famous gospel singer, she always sings a song that delivers messages for people who are hurt and suffering. I really like this song because the lyrics are beautiful and comforting. She arranged this song to make her message stronger. She is such a pure and beautiful soul.
There are many K-pop stars in Korea, but there are many other great singers as well besides idol groups like BTS, Black Pink. Among them, there is a world class singer named Sohyang. She is considered one of the best vocalists in the world by many vocal coaches and singers all over the world. I hope you listen to her song once again. She was originally a gospel singer, not a popular singer. She has pure, humble and beautiful mind.
She never sing a song for the fame and the money. She said that She always want to sing a song to heal and comfort wounded many peoples mentally, physically.
I'm not a Christian but I love her beautiful mind and respect her sincere faith in God. She looks like an angel. She always touches my heart and makes me cry through her so emotional song. It's just amazing and breathtaking. I'll always love her.
Please more react to Sohyang.
Have a nice day.
○ Everyone(Korean/English)
Sohyang said that the seven-minute song was the most difficult performance in her life. With all her might, she delivered the message of consolation, hope and courage that she wanted to convey in a touching way.
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○ The day sunshine kissed me(Korean/English)
This song was written and composed by herself and has her own story. In her interview, She had said that lyrics of the song is about when Jesus came to her life. It happened in the summer when she was 18 years old. It's just so pure and beautiful.
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○ Arirang alone(Korean/English)
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○ I have nothing
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○ I'll always love you
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○ Oh holy night
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○ The power of love
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○ You raise me up
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○ Lean on me
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○ I'll be there
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○ My heart will go on
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○ I won't give up
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○ Misty
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○ If I ain't got you
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○ You are the reason
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○ Stuck with you
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○ Never enough
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○ Day day(Korean/English)
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○ l'll go to you like first snow(Korean)
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○ please(Korean)
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○ Hug me(Korean/English)
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○ Dream(Korean/English)
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○ In the Flower Garden(Korean/English)
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○ Bridge over troubled water
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○ Where are you(Korean/English)
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○ I always miss you(jazz, Korean/English)
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○ Home(Korean/English)
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○ Do you know(Korean/English)
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○ Running in the sky(Korean/English)
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○ Breathe(Korean/English)
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○ Dear love(Korean/English)
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○ Beauty And The Beast(duet, Korean/English)
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○ For thousand days(duet)
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○ Mona lisa(rock, Korean/English)
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○ It's only my world(hard rock, Korean/English)
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○ Day day(rap, Korean/English)
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○ Amazing grace
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○ Upon this rock
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○ US national anthem
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Please react to more Sohyang! I'd love to see you break down her legendary performance of Arirang
I am not often gobsmacked, but that was the smackiest my gob has ever been. Wow. Thanks for introducing me to her repertoire. She is on my radar now.
Thank you so much 💓
Sohyang is amazing vocalist.
This was sohyang's own arrangement of this song,she always does the arrangements for the songs she performs. Michael Bolton did watch her on this show but it was another episode,like you rightly said,it was michael bolton week but she sang 'lean on me' on that episode as he had himself performed that song,hence MB week!!! I cant recall at this moment what the title of the episode that included 'bridge over troubled water' was, I think it was something to do with american songwriters. So hyang is know as: the queen of mix voice,master of the dynamic build,crystal clear cut glass tone,a very high mix,queen of Bb5( she obviously goes higher but this note is a real sweet spot for her) queen of emotion & story telling,amongst many other things.you must read her back story & it will at least go some way to explaining why she's not famous all over the world, I mean she's more than good enough!!
WoW! 😯 What a voice she has!!
I didn't know this lady.
Thanks for the analysis, Fil!! 🖤🤘🏽 I'm learning a lot 🤓 and that's a great feeling 😃
Wow, just wow. Also choked up. I’ve never heard of her, thanks for the analysis.
I know you spend enormous amounts of time researching, filming, and editing. I want to take a moment to also appreciate how much time you spend warming up your voice and learning the specific notes/techniques to accompany the vid.
Sohyang.. incredible soft & powerful voice in the world~~ Once you hear he songr, You can't get out of her voice. NEVER~!!! ^^
Appreciate the detailed and in-depth analysis of Sohyang's performance. One note of clarification though, everything you said about her on the Michael Bolton special was accurate, but she performed the song Lean On Me instead. She did return to Immortal Song 2 at a later date and performed this epic cover of Bridge Over Troubled Water. Thank you very much for the video.
Just beautiful! Brought tears to many and my eyes as well...have never seen or heard her before...
What a talent! Her singing sounds effortless. I know she practices, but she has a special gift. I get chills & my hair stands on end listening to her (and it has nothing to do with it being 17 degrees out!
TY for that reaction as a person who had voice lessons for 3 yrs I find it hard to believe how like you said she has almost flawless technique and breath control. She is one of a kind. You show great taste and style in reacting to and analyzing her performance. Sadly she chooses to remain relatively unknown to all the world.But we found her.
Thanks!
She is absolutely phenomenal!!!
Your right her vocal technique is off the charts but another important aspect of her singing is her passion and emotion that she puts into her songs she always hits me straight in the heart she is a gift from God lets enjoy her while we can long live the QUEEN!
Her range is actually pretty amazing like you said. She has a consistent supported range (tessitura of about 3 1/2 octaves) a demonstrated range in songs of 4 octaves. Although she can sing outside of that probably over 4 1/2 octaves. She said she can sing up to a Eflat 7.
Alot of talent, but even more impressive is the developed skill and mastery of of her voice. She changes the arrangement of every song she performs. Songs often will change tempo and style and what was a classical, soul or gospel song turns into an R&B or even rock song .. and often back again.
One of the best singers in the world in my opinion.
What can i say, but outstanding rendition. 🤘
Loved your breakdown! the more knowledgeable and in-depth an analysis is, the more appreciation So Hyang gets. There’s a reason she is one of the, if not, the top most reacted vocalist in all of youtube. And that is despite being a non-mainstream artist, a Korean Gospel singer which has a very niche minority audience even in her home country. She isn’t active on any social media either, not even a youtube channel. No spotify, nothing.
So Hyang is the very definition of artists who have remained dedicated to their craft for decades, and over time earned themselves a solid following of not just fans but people who are similarly passionate about what they’re into.
I don’t care who you are or where you’re from but if you can’t respect someone like that, then you’re a disgrace to not just yourself but every single hobby and profession you’ve ever been a part of. Its as simple as that coz its just that obvious.
Btw you might be interested in So Hyang’s latest performance of “I will always love you” popularised by Whitney Houston and “If I ain’t got you” by Alicia Keys. Here’s the links. There’s a whole list if you search “So Hyang beginagain”
If I ain’t got you th-cam.com/video/cNrM2RJ93JE/w-d-xo.html
I will always love you th-cam.com/video/DO845EqU3eE/w-d-xo.html
Phil your knowledge of music goes way beyond impressive mate 👍
Hi Fil! Just had a chance to listen to this artist....a new one to me! She is remarkable! I am so glad I take the time now to listen to new artists..or new to me! I am glad I got to hear this gorgeous voice! Thanks for this one! ✌️. Fil...Do you know how old she was when she did this? Breathtaking!
She was 37. She's now 42 and a real looker still!
She chose this timeless song and she did not disappoint. I loved the slowdowns in the analysis, really good.
Maybe I'm off base but Sohyang's dynamic range, soft to powerful range reminds me of the first time I heard Brandi Carlisle sing "The Story." I'd love to hear you analyze that as well. Sohyang is breathtaking!
We can listen to her new songs through the Begin again program. These songs are really amazing.
I ask for your reaction.
- If ain't got you
- Misty
- I will be there
Fil you should have selected a public domain song. Like Sohyang singing Amazing Grace, then we would get to hear more of the artist's voice.
Glad you presented this. Great vocalist
You must listen to her sing " Everyone" , vimeeo version has subtitles
Amazing performance!!! and brilliant analysis!!! Love those slow motion breakdowns - Thanks for that Fil!
Sohyang is my all time favourite singer. Amazing analyses, I love how depth you went and explained some of the nuances of her voice. For a another detailed analyses I highly recommend her version of "Everyone" (she says its the hardest song that she has preformed). Make sure to use the vimeo version (link below) to get subtitles and possibly avoid getting it blocked. Cheers,
vimeo.com/249195615
I'm a big fan of her and visit reaction videos or vocal coach videos related to her, but this channel is like a whole new world. Because the channel owner's analysis is very fresh and many people don't know Sohyang.
For those who like comfortable and mellow styles of music, Sohyang's performance may be a little burdensome. But watching her other performances might change your mind. Because she sings in a different style each time depending on thecharacteristics and atmosphere of the given stage.
One thing for sure is that she is unrivaled in vocal technique
I knew this day would come. You do such an excellent and robust analisis Fil. I've seen quite a few and you ring the A5 bell.
I believe she does her own arrangements, as well.
I have mix feeling on Sohyang's version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" I like her soft intro and softness when she bring the tempo down did not care for her belting on the up swing. there no question that she can sing. excellent analysis and break down on her vocals in this performance. thanks Fil.
Congrats on 149,000 subs!🤗♥️👍
Thanks!
An unusual arrangement, brought tears to my eyes and shivers down my spine. Of course I had to go down the rabbit warren and check out a few more of her songs, glad I did. She is amazing! What I like is that whatever she sings, she makes it her own and doesn't just parrot the original. Brilliant find Fil, and another great analysis.
If you have not done so, check out:
1) Arirang Alone
2) You Raise me Up (Josh Groban and others)
3) Breathe
4) Hug Me
5) I Have Nothing (Whitney Houston)- best cover I have every heard
6) Everyone- 7 minute masterpiece (get the English subtitles)
A lot more
That was an excellent analysis. I have listened to every live performance of So Hyang I could find, to say she is amazing is an understatement. Every song is a whole concert in itself as well as a master class in voice. Check out her singing a song called EVERYONE. Again, I really enjoyed your musical insights into her performance. Blessings.
Thank you for reacting. She is my Queen!
Immortal Songs is not a talent show. It invites established singers (usually stars in their genre - pop, traditional, rock, classical, jazz, CCM etc.) who are paid for their appearance on a particular themed episode (this one was "English Songs Koreans love"). The live audience votes on the performances to make it more interesting. There are no prizes or advancement to a subsequent round - only bragging rights. Production quality is top notch. There are often several amazing performances on each show. She sang her own arrangement of "Lean on Me" on the Michael Bolton special.
Wow.
I would really like for you to do this with her cover of 'Arirang' and 'Everyone' too💗💗
Perfect
At first I was thinking like "meh how good can it be?" but holy shit that performance gave me goosebumps, completely blew me away haha!
Do a search for her on TH-cam and you will find a lot of other songs she does that will equally blow you away!
@@ToddSauve I did, she's amazing haha!
Finally someone explaining why the heck I find it necessary to listen to sohyang on a daily basis. Never happened before. More anyalisis would be awesome . Great reaction
Thank you for bringing Sohyang to our attention. So much vocal power in such a petite package!
God loves her.
Wow!!!!!!! Great!!!!..What a beautiful song ... It has a very deep and up-to-date lyrics. Sohyang also has a great voice; also your analysis is very good and also very penetrating throughout the song I congratulate you👏👏👏👏♩🎶🎵🎼🎙🎤♕♕✔💯👊🤘
ooo, I get to be the first thumbs up! It's just as thrilling to watch someone I have never heard of as it is to see an artist I know that I already love..my seat back is upright and locked, tray table is up, seat belt on....okay, Go! This was moving and interesting, I loved the way she used her hand to help shape her expression! Cool analysis, thanks!!
one of the best vocalists globally
"Everyone" is her most spellbinding performance and i believe Sohyang calls it her most challenging too. Please react to that sir
I love this timeless classic.
Her voice reminds me a lot of Celine Dion when she was younger. Great performance. Great analysis too.
As much as I appreciate the immense talent and training that these sort of "diva" level vocalists possess, I'm often put off by their tendency to show off with all sorts of complicated runs and other theatrics where it's not warranted, like in every song... One of the things I love about Sohyang is that she knows when NOT to do that, and in fact rarely does. So reading some of the comments, I'm a little weirded out because a few of them are criticising her for exactly that...which is weird. There are only a couple of songs where she goes off, and those particular songs (which a lot of people love and seem to recommend to reactors) are my least favourite from her. Thankfully, for me, they are few and far between, but everyone who CAN, has to show off SOMETIMES, just not ALL the time. As for this one, I mean, this is definitely a masterclass vocal performance, but I really don't think she oversang it at all, not even close. It was perfect. But I don't know, maybe some people have cloth ears. Or maybe I do. Life is weird. I enjoyed your analysis, too bad it got blocked, but I'l glad you worked your way around it and got your thoughts out for us to appreciate.
Right!!!! Sohyang uses her skills to highlight the meaning of the songs and to Project the feeling and emotion. Love her!!
Wow, I can see how much effort you put into this analayzing, this is incredible. More Sohyang please. BTW, in this video she hit highest note A5 in head voice and G5 highest belt.
Oh my God! I never really thought you would do this performance! Welcome to the wonderful world of So Hyang!!!!!
That was so beautiful!❤️
Very beautiful and emotional! Thank you!!
Want to hear her total perfection. In this 'simple' well known song Misty. It had the singers around her shaking their heads, or crying. 2.5 minutes of wonder, and perfection Most recent 'Misty' before it is removed at dailymotion.com/video/x7w8yg8
GOOSEBUMPS!!!
Thanks for the excellent analysis of my favorite vocalist. She is amazing. Please do more of her. Cheers!
She can singing hard rock and metal
와우 이분 분석이 여느 보컬 코치보다 전문성이 있어 귀에 쏙 들어오네요 몰랐던 부분도 알게 됬구요 분석 감사합니다.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and that’s all I have to say about that breakdown
Fil, to avoid being blocked, please watch on Vimeo instead of TH-cam. I heard it is safer and moreover it provides English subtitle too.
You can listen to her sing:
1) Arirang Alone (Immortal Songs 2) unofficial national anthem song btw North Korea and South Korea longing for unification
2) lean on me (Immortal Songs 2)
3) I have nothing (DMC FESTIVE)
4) Everyone (Korea gospel song vimeo.com/249195615 )
This wasn’t Michael Bolton week, it was classifications eng/American pop song week. There was a Michael Bolton week & the comments he made about Sohyang were all true but it was with regards to her performance of ‘lean on me’ , which obv he had a hit with but in was on another edition of the show
Wow! She can sing!
Another suggestion from me is this cover of an Eagles song to which I have an emotional attachment from a time when I was the 15 year old "new kid in town". The bridge on this version made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck.
Sorry, here's the video for my suggestion above.
th-cam.com/video/fvU9spWhFXM/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful voice. Raised in California and was part of Kirk Franklin's gospel concerts.
Wait what? Michael Boltons said it? Gots to be true
Welcome to So Hyang's world. :) Immortal Songs is a contest for professional singers, not so much a talent show.
I would really love to see this or even better, her Everyone performance with the pitch monitoring software you now use.
Immortal Songs is not a talent show. It invites established singers
Art Garfunkel is no slouch on vocals either. Either version is a beautiful performance.
I never heard of her.😰Sorry don't come for me.💖💖💖That being said wow! just wow! Chill bumps😎😎Some of them may be from just the song itself. She can sing again just wow.😊I do hope she takes care of her vocal cords. (LeAnn Rimes)comes to mind.
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I've never heard of this girl before. And while I must say that I don't like this style of singing in general, as a "wannabe singer", I can only marvel that she's able to do this!
That's right. She gives wonders and she sang a lot of songs of soft, calm styles as well as this style. She recently participated in a TV program called Begin Again Korea and sang songs to soothe the depressed. You'll probably find what you want there.😉
I just ran this through the pitch monitor you currently use. She's either more pitch perfect than Karen Carpenter or this has been tune post production. Obviously not autotuned from what I learned in your videos.
Isolating her vocals from some of her fan cam videos she is very, very accurate but none are like this.
wow... nice reaction/analysis. this is from 2014 i think... checkout her today... She's in a whole another level... and she's exploring with lots of different areas, different genres (even rapping, on pitch :) ) specially in Lower registers, becoming powerful and detailed... checkout her very recent performance of "I will always love you" you will love it so much... so are your viewers... link:- th-cam.com/video/DO845EqU3eE/w-d-xo.html
The performance so overwhelms the song I could barely tell there was anything meaningful there. Yes, it's technically astounding, but sometimes it's the strain in the voice that helps to convey the meaning. Singers are defined as much by their limitations as their abilities. I watched a few more of her videos just for comparison, and it's certainly better if I'm not so familiar with the original song, and there's more to her talent than just the ability to deliver production line overwrought show stoppers.
This was an emotional performance too. I think people are just not used to a high voice daring to belt so high. She didn’t hold back technically, but that didn’t stop her from showing her emotions still. She can’t help but leave her heart on her sleeve on every song. I just think some listeners get distracted.
@@Rosannasfriend I agree, When I heard her songs for the first time, the very high notes were not pleasant for me to hear. However, as I listened to her more often (and the same songs) the high notes emphasized the emotion she was bringing. One of my most favorite female singers.
Go Fil, surfing that TH-cam algorithm for the KPop stans! Nice! :D (Awesome performance though.)
I don't know what that means! But this was on my list of requests ☺
@@wingsofpegasus Ha, ha! You're getting old Fil when you can't keep up with the latest slang. I gave up when my nieces starting calling things "gnarly" back in the 1980s. I'm still not sure but I think it means either really cool or really uncool???
I read some did not like this version thought it was over done.She will do her own arrangements she did a more Gospel uplifting version as she showed in the start she could sing the soft ballad but her intent was to raise your sprite
i would love to see your analysis of 60s Serge Gainsbourg, or France Gall or Marie Laforet or any 60s french singers. love your channel!
Thanks!
Her vocal ability is amazing.. loaded with emotional impact. Makes me worry that she might damage her voice though. I'm not generally attracted to singers who use exaggerated vocal gymnastics (they usually sound like all technique and not much real passion) but based on this performance I think Sohyang does it better than anyone and with a sincere feeling for the lyrics. I hope she gets all the fame that she deserves - and doesn't have to do every song at warp level like this one. Really, that's akin to the exertion put out in the Ali / Frazier fights. (I think I had a heart arrhythmia just listening to it)! I alternately like the simple, weary sound of Paul Simon's understated version too. They are both masterpieces.
To soothe your concern, Sohyang sings with impeccable and healthy techniques. She has been singing for more than 20+ years, and at the tender age of 43, she is as good as ever, and some consider that she has even better control nowadays. I believe she did this performance of Bridge Over Troubled Water around the age of 37.
Wow! I'm surprised she was 37 then. I would have thought at least 10 years younger. I know she must be very aware of singing safely. The thought of hurting her voice just occurred to me and that it would be awful if that happened. I think she's great and I'll be looking for more of her videos.
@@gingeoram I discovered Sohyang more than 4 years ago and have become a faithful fan. She has many fantastic performances on the web to enjoy. Here are some to start if you are interested:
You Raise Me Up (2018 rendition)
Arirang Alone
Everyone
Oh Holy Night
I Will Always Love You
Fate
Thank you very much. I appreciate it. I will definitely watch those.
So many artists that could be reviewed.
Suggestions:
Sarah Jarosz - Ring Them Bells (Transatlantic Sessions)
Polina Gagarina "Kukushka"
Diana Ankudinova "Rechenka"
Sarah Jarosz "Song Up In Her Head" [Sarah on octave mandolin is what makes this special]
Kukushka is great, but one really needs to listen with English caps to know what she is singing about, and that transforms the song into something else entirely. Same with Rechenka.
I recommend my favorite.
Oh holy night version 1 - th-cam.com/video/f-jRM8SSVtk/w-d-xo.html
Oh holy night version 2 - th-cam.com/video/YwgF3Gylu-0/w-d-xo.html
Again....Elvis did a great version of this tune...Never heard of Sooyiyane....thanks Fil
Soyhang
@@philwright2480 Thats how we spell it in Missouri
Hi Mark! I read that over FIFTY artists released covers of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water"...Elvis' was wonderful and heartfelt! I liked the set here and the back up singers, too..super dramatic.
@@mevrammcoyoteV8f150 You are silly! I like that......I didn't even try spelling this lovely young woman's name.
@@lynndow3185Hi Lynn..Elvis wanted to express the Greatness of that song
I think I like Art best, then Aretha. She is very able but not making my heart feel. Paul Simon just gifted it to Art.
While I do feel the emotions here, there are other performances where she makes one feel even more. This was a little bit more about showing off her voice, but also showing us a very epic gospel arrangement. Please watch her rendition of "you raise me up".
how far do you go with analysing different areas of music? while rock, blues and folk are my main listen, i also love female opera voices; not the powerful 'dramatic' sopranos and mezzos, but the 'lyric' sopranos and mezzos. my favourites are Anna Netrebko [soprano] and Elina Garanca [mezzo] as it happens, they are both very close friends and enjoy doing duets. one very famous one is the flower duet. most people will recognise it, mainly from a TV advert. i would love it if you could analyse that
So Hyang actually is a "lyric soprano"!
Why I am way too late?
This may have just been better to pass on. Having to switch vid to vid you know is a pain in the a**. I'm sorry man. Love your attitude,talent, integrity and intelligence (there are more. Its 230am . I'm tired.)
but I'll come back for the nex one though. Cheers and you are a class act my friend.
Something tells me the hearted commentes are automated. Not the comments. The hearts. Sometime I'd like an answer to the question in the comments. The heart is cute but doesnt offer any answers. I love Fil. His constant smile and uplifting attitude keeps me coming back. Sometimes an actual answer to an honest question would be nice too.
@@jyesucevitz Fil does answer questions but I think the number of comments is just off the charts on his channel, like So Hyang's voice is off the charts, and he just can't physically keep up with them.