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EAL Vocal Coach Reacts & Analyses | SO HYANG x BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2024
- So Hyang was sensational in this song!
I hope you enjoy my analysis!
#sohyangreaction #sohyangreactions #sohyang
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0:00 - Intro
0:06 - Reaction
And here is a link to her full performance:
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We all wonder if Sohyang is human or from another planet. Current odds are that she’s from another planet, with an outside chance she’s actually 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. Her voice is, as one person described it, like liquid gold. Perfection in clarity and pitch, and she doesn’t fade in the upper octaves, which is startling when you hear her hit those 5th and 6th octave notes with such _POWER_ it actually gives everyone goose bumps-and makes us bald guys’ hair stand on end! As she says, her voice “is from God.” She does all the musical arrangements herself, with the input of her in-law family and musical assistants, teaches vocal technique at a South Korean university and speaks five languages: Korean, English, French, Vietnamese and Chinese, as well as reading Greek!
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, to strengthen those suffering through difficult times. David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton and others have all eagerly worked with her when they were in Asia.
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 44 on April 5, 2022, though in Korean culture she would be 45 because you are deemed to be one year old when you are born. She was about 37 when she sang this version of “Arirang Alone”, their unofficial national anthem based on a 600 year old folk song expressing their desire to reunify north and south: vimeo.com/308253527
After being sick with pneumonia eight times from 2016 through to 2020, and considering giving up singing altogether, 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 attention from the performances being posted on TH-cam.
Whitney Houston’s former manager saw her on TH-cam and showed her to Oprah Winfrey, who brought her to David Foster’s attention. Foster then contacted Sohyang and arranged for a concert with her in Vancouver, BC, but she had to cancel likely due to pneumonia problems that plagued her. So Foster went to Japan in order to have her perform eight concerts with him at Tokyo’s famous Blue Note Club in late-2018. For those who don't know, David Foster was Whitney Houston's producer for some of her songss, wrote "I Have Nothing", her most iconic song, and is the most famous and influential music producer in the world. He places Sohyang right with all of the top tier divas.
Here is the interview where Sohyang related the events: th-cam.com/video/EqeE_1nP-Kk/w-d-xo.html (Be sure to turn on English subtitles.)
Here is the version of “I Have Nothing” Oprah, David Foster, Whitney's former manager and the rest watched on TH-cam: th-cam.com/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/w-d-xo.html
She preceded it with this blockbuster: vimeo.com/312061203
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.”
In a South Korean television interview Sohyang conceded that she struggled with her desire for fame for a number of years, going into the basement in her home numerous times and closing the door so she could complain vehemently to God that He was holding her back from becoming famous due to her health problems and other unforeseeable events. Then she later saw a Korean TV drama where the talented daughter of a very successful businessman was positive she would take over when her father retired. But he left the management of the company to a woman she hated, so she had a fit and lay kicking and screaming on the floor. Sohyang says she saw herself in that young woman and then understood that God was keeping her from developing self-destructive character by withholding international celebrity status from her. th-cam.com/video/rl-jX9kBsEs/w-d-xo.html (Again, turn on English subtitles.)
So as a consequence 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!
On Oct. 5, 2020, it was revealed that Sohyang turned down _yet another_ contract offer, this time from Sony Music US. www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200921000995
“Debuting in [the] US was my utmost goal for the past 20 years. But when I got a call from the US agency, I politely rejected, as I realized that what I wanted most was not becoming famous,” she said.
“I think singers are very susceptible to arrogance, especially when they hear the screaming from crowds on stage. It can make you feel like as if you’ve become God.”
“And I’m perfectly okay with sharing my music via TH-cam, which can reach tens of millions of people all over the world without making me feel stuck up. Maybe that’s why I was born in this era.”
Sohyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being. She is beautiful both inside and out, and so humble and genuine, with a stage charisma, facial expressions and smile that is off the charts.
In Korean dictionaries 소향--Sohyang--has several meanings.
• First is a type of Korean traditional music.
• Second is to burn incense on a burner.
• Third is to go toward.
But these meanings are rarely used today. Sohyang is also the name of a heroine in a Korean traditional novel. Yet for the definitive answer Sohyang has stated in an interview that her name means "enjoy the light." Her grandmother named her.
Please analyze her performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: th-cam.com/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/w-d-xo.html
Also, please react to her version of “The Power of Love”: th-cam.com/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/w-d-xo.html
Plus this beautiful duet with her friend Lee Hi where they do Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”: vimeo.com/439148918
And this version of her singing “Oh Holy Night”: vimeo.com/322716334
Here she performs “Lean On Me” before Michael Bolton, who called her a vocal “virtuoso” after her performance: th-cam.com/video/GvsgCllcNPE/w-d-xo.html
Wait until you see her duet of David Foster's “The Prayer” with Jeong Ui Geu: th-cam.com/video/rte-q3kunp8/w-d-xo.html
Her performance of "Fate" in Korean requires no translation: vimeo.com/198161448
And finally “Will You Be There”: th-cam.com/video/nBdSpexUxik/w-d-xo.html
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 Sohyang's assistants revealed (a bit to her chagrin, as she is a self-effacing person) that she can hit Eb7 and D7 in practise. However, she never goes above the 6th octave in performances. Since she starts at D3 that is more than a 4 octave range ... so how about them apples???! Here it is: th-cam.com/video/VnPAkryrygQ/w-d-xo.html I know, bananas isn’t it?
Oh, I just remembered, she is also a published fantasy novelist and has a theological treatise on the Book of Revelation in print. In addition, she is a very good stage actress, which she proved by playing Julie Andrews’ part in the South Korean production of “The Sound of Music.” Moreover, she sang the “Moana” part in the Korean version of the Disney film, does the musical vocals for many South Korean television dramas, and is a talented artist and cartoonist. She taught herself English by watching Disney's "The Little Mermaid" "about one hundred times" when she was just a kid, speaks English with a _perfect_ North American accent and has an outgoing and bubbly personality.
She can also play the piano and guitar. Is there anything this genius level woman can’t do? Ironically, Sohyang stated in another interview that both she and her in-law family were surprised to discover that she could sing so excellently!
Though she is but 5' 4" and only about 100 pounds, Sohyang simply transcends the thresholds of music and takes you there with her. She becomes the song when she sings it, and then re-emerges when she is done. An experience like no other. I don’t know what else to say. I’ve spent _entire days_ listening to her, and shed more than a few tears of joy along the way.
I really must also compliment the choir, orchestra and audio/video production people Sohyang works with. They are all top notch from what I can see and hear, and that is important to note as these are _essential_ elements of any great musical production. The Korean people are easily as talented as anyone else.
As you can see, I am a shameless fan. 😉
Todd Sauve... wow I had to spend some time reading all of that. haha Thank you for sharing all of those performances and giving us more context around So Hyang. That was awesome haha! 😍😎☺
@@ScottLeVocalCoach Sohyang is one of the most impressive people I have ever come across in my 64 years of walking this planet. Thank you for reading her bio. Please do as many more reviews of her songs as you can, before the South Korean copyright monsters notice you, ha, ha! 👌😉 Here is the "before and after" video of Sohyang singing "Bridge Over Troubled Water." I think she is the best female singer on the earth currently! th-cam.com/video/6K8Sl58e9I4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks man for the gr8 sincere reaction. Once you start listening to her you’ll soon realize that her greatest qualities are just being a good person and the warmth she spreads around.
Nawww you're so welcome Jungwook Hahn. I think So Hyang is a beautiful, loving sweet energy to be around.
Next song from Sohyang sing "Arirang Alone" on Immortal Songs 2.
A warm welcome to the amazing world of Sohyang. Take the journey as what you witnessed is just the tip of the iceberg. Thank you for a really great reaction and analysis.
Thank you Armenoid. I hope I don't become too obsessed with her because it'll be unhealthy! lol
Thank you, Scott ... a brilliant analysis of Sohyang's masterful performance! Really hope you breakdown many more of her incomparable performances.
New subscriber.
Thank you Len! I feel so grateful that you enjoyed my work. For sure, So Hyang will make many more appearances on the channel 😍😀☺
Very welcome to The slaying queen So. Hope you can enjoy more of her musica.
Thanks for the support.
Thanks from Perú
Hey Miguel Angel Zuasnabar Gamarra! Hope you're doing well in Peru! Thank you for stopping by 😍
I like the way you react and analyze this song. There are so many great So Hyangs songs for you to react to. I suggest looking for videos (some of them are in Korean) on vimeo with English subtitles. Greetings from Poland :)
Thanks a lot Stachu.Z! Hope you're doing well in Poland 😍 Yes I will need to look into her other performances too and add them to my list ☺
So many great singers have tried to cover Sohyang's version of Bridge Over Troubled Water, but none as yet top her! It's the masterful nuances that she places in her voice, as you cleverly highlighted, make her version just sounds different from all the rest. Excellent analysis and reaction!! ❤❤❤❤❤
I agree with you! Out of all the versions I've heard, So Hyang's interpretation is my favourite so far! Thank you for watching MJ 😍
Huge slap to those FAILIPINO stans who ridicules Sohyang’s enunciation in English songs.
This reaction is one of the best for me....thanks Scatt.
haha no worries DJ Kwak! So happy you enjoyed it 😎
What a wonderful analysis and reaction.
What a wonderful performance.
Thank you so much for great comments. Absolutely I agree with you.
She is just amazing and incredible.
She touches my heart and makes me cry.
Please more react to Sohyang.
Have a nice day.
Omg! I looove So Hyang!!! Your reaction is so unique! Thanks for all the tips and tricks, hope to learn from you so I can sing like her 😂
Awwww welcome back to the channel Dipankar! Why sing like So Hyang when you can sing like... you 😜 But I low key want to sing like her too 😅
Amazing reaction Scott, bravo! So Hyang is beyond phenomenal!
Thanks Luigi! My jaw dropped a few times.... lol
Scott, I assume that this is your first reaction to Lady Sohyang. If not, great job. Welcome. At first I was skeptical that you were going to be one of those arrogant technicians who feel the compulsion to give the best Soprano in the Universe some singing lessons. Instead you were respectful and appreciative and knowledgeable - to the point that I actually enjoyed your careful analysis. You should play it again for yourself. It is important to immerse oneself in the message coming from Sohyang's beautiful heart. She does this every time. Oh, and she speaks fluent American-style English. BTW, when you settle on a Sohyang performance, be certain to do a Search for a version with English subtitles (unless you speak Korean). They can greatly enhance the appreciation of her performance. Enjoy.
Cheers.
Dave G, thank you for your comments. I really appreciate it ☺ And thanks for the tip, will definitely watch her sing with Eng subtitles 😀
@@ScottLeVocalCoach Welcome. Carry on. 😊
Sohyang is a force of nature! her voice is out of this world, check out her performance in " lean on me" , another special from the same reality show where she was also champion
Great analysis! So many points! This was one of Sohyang’s best performances. No…all her performances are perfect. She is the queen of live performances…
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love the split-screen breakdown
Queen Sohyang!💝💝💝
Wow.. Interesting analysis for SoHyang's singing! Her vocal cords seems to do too much complicated work! 😊 Please, analyze her Arirang alone too..
Thank you JH! She makes it look and sound easy but So Hyang is one serious vocalist! And I will check out her other performance too. Thank you for stopping by 😍
None better than this angel...
😍😍😍😍😍😍💕💕💕
Thank you for your Brilliant Vocal analysis of SoHyang’s Performance
More. . .more. . .more! Sohyang.
Great reaction and analysis on this monumental performance. Epic in arrangement and execusion. 👍👍👏👏👏
최고야 소향노래 특히이노래요
She's the bridge to the rough world ❤❤
소향은 이미 레전드이고 현재도 진행형중이라는 사실.
음악 하는 사람들에게 교보재로서 나중에 전설로 분명히 남으리라 생각한다.
We can all definitely learn from her! Her voice is legendary!
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That was her mixed voice, not her head voice...
09:13 that was her head voice...
another very good korean singer for you to react is Park Ki young! your voice is also spectacular and versatile, I recommend the song "Spring Rain"
Thanks JMiguel. Will check her out! 😍
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please react to vocal goddess Sohyang singing Everyone (she calls it her most challenging peformance)
I love how you explained her vocal techniques. Please react to Sohyang "I have nothing" Whitney Houston cover"...one of the best covers out there!!
Thank you so much! I will check it out for sure :D
Great analysis... and like your reactions too. ;)
Thanks Hyuck Jang 😝🙈❤️
I love you❤
she is like a disney princess. dimash is always the 1st for me but sohyang is also the world class singer. i heard about she is a cancer survavior. i do not know this information is correct but i know she had a some lung problem . she mentioned about that one of her interwiev. yep , i enjoy your analysis. and i want to see more dimash analysis by the way . we can begining "ikanaide" " olimpico" " love is a like a dream" songs first i think :D and maybe you can decaide give a look for dimashes " the story of one sky" live perfomance at almaty concert. my body trembled while watching the concerts this part. sorry for my englis if i write uncorretly something :D have a good day and thanks
Next song please "Every one" ,I have nothing , Holy night😊
Deliver to the translator. I commend you for your incredibly detailed analysis I am a Korean who likes Sohyang's music. There is no analysis like this in Korea, but thank you
Thank you 김홍렬. I'm really happy you enjoyed it :)
😎👍 goodjob bro ~
Thank you 😍😎
Loved your reaction to so hyang. I hope you can do a reaction to David Phelps singing Whitney's I have nothing. He is the male version of so hyang
This is the link to David phelps th-cam.com/video/h5b39F-9458/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Scsibut. Will add him to the list. He's too good not to have on the channel! 😍
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OneRepublic - Apologize +Kids (Ryan breaks a key) (iHeartRadio) react please.💛💛
Hello Scott, that was a great reaction! So Hyang is truly an amazing singer maybe one of the best in Asia. She did a great job with this song, but I'd like your reaction to 4th Impact. Four sisters from the Philippines. You will see perfect harmonies and amazing vocals. 4th Impact’s ‘A Tribute to All Front-liners’ - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER (So Hyang Version) Thanks. I liked your reaction and subscribed to your channel.
here is the link: th-cam.com/video/Y0NKCRjChyg/w-d-xo.html
Cem Adrian - Kül Reactioan Please
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Great reaction and analysis. Can I suggest Floor Jansen's performance of How's the Heart (live acoustic version)? Floor and Sohyang belong in the same conversation.
th-cam.com/video/yYtkPpFYzOo/w-d-xo.html
Will check it out. Thanks for your suggestion Matt 😍
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