@violetsterling67 Yup...I'd even go as far as saying that I've heard great Elvis's impressionists sound very close to his voice. Though as we know, Elvis emotion can never be or anyone's can be copied.
It’s a little bit painful to think that anyone had to seriously wonder whether that voice was Elvis’ or not. Three words in and it was a definite “that’s not Elvis!” Love it when Elvis is the topic, though! 😊
I’ve only been an Elvis fan for a little over a year, but that first phrase sung without his captivating vibrato confirmed a painfully obvious “no” to the question.
I grew up hearing Elvis and realized that wasn't Elvis. Your pitch monitoring software confirmed my opinion. Thank you for the analysis and another wee trip down memory lane for me.
Detective Fil gets right down to it. There’s no way, that vocal is Elvis. If I ever make it across the pond, it would be a pleasure to hang, jam, and talk music with you. I just love your channel. Your appreciation for anything of quality is your forte. You’re the Best Fil.
Fil, that is not Elvis's voice! It only took a second for me to know that was not Elvis! Elvis had a very distinctive voice that I know immediately! Great presentation , but I knew right away that was not Elvis doing the vocal! Good job , Fil 💜
I’ve been a fan of Elvis for almost sixty years … I’m 72 now. Elvis had such a beautiful voice, & I have heard it so many times, that I could immediately say that that voice was Not his. It was heavy & dull with none of that wonderful Elvis vibrato, which makes his voice so unique & instantly recognisable to those who have enjoyed listening to it for many, many years. Interesting to watch this. Thanks for a great analysis.
This was a really interesting video! Even though you can tell from just listening that the voices sound different it was really cool to see the differences in detail in on screen to prove why it wasn’t Elvis’s voice.
Welcome to the rabbit hole. I've been here longer, but the same thing happened. I saw "British guitarist analyzes ..." and suddenly I'm binge listening to Fil. We're lucky to have him.
Great analysis and comparison. You have so much musical kowledge. The way you use your abilities to inform your audience is easy to understand and enjoyable.
😂😂❤😂 ANOTHER real give-away is that imitators can ONLY imitate Elvis's heavier tone and are crap at trying to imitate Elvis light voice. Elvis' head voice has such body that imitators are stymied. They can imitate a heavy tone with effort, but his light voice is so rich it's untouchable ❤
@@davidsmock8235 No. I've heard all of them. And they only capture bits and pieces. Elvis chameleon voice changed multiple times in his very short life. NO impersonator comes anywhere near elvis's soul depth and diversity. One listen to the critically acclaimed 1960 "it's now or never' CONFIRMS this. The huge difference between 1955 Elvis, and 1968, is striking. His diverse voice was multi-faceted
Great video, Fil! I love how you can demonstrate all kinds of styles with your voice to clarify what you’re teaching us! You’re extremely talented! 🏆🏆🏆
Dear Fil, I greatly appreciate your analyses. You bring a lot of clarity into the ocean of musical confusion. People have often told me, "You have to listen to this guy. He sounds just like Elvis!" And when they play "that guy's" song, I get frustrated because I can't understand what people are hearing. Such situations confuse me immensely. No wonder arguing over taste is pointless and a waste of time. Every pair of eyes has its own painter, and every pair of ears has its own musician. THANK YOU!
I was fortunate enough to see Elvis live in concert twice, when I was a teenager, and I didn't think that first singer was Elvis. I wasn't 100% sure, but I see that I guessed right. Thank you for another great video!
Great video. I listen to Elvis everyday, and when you were playing the first song, right away I thought, it's not Elvis, because I noticed that there was no vibrato at the beginning. Then you mentioned it too. 😂
“Crying in the Chapel” is so beautiful. “Lonely in the Chapel” seems like a cheap knockoff or an auto tuned version even though it didn’t exist then. Clicking to the closest line. Elvis’s head voice is mesmerizing. Elvis’s song makes me long for a quiet moment.
Thank you so much! I’ve sung everything from pop to opera and the voice fascinates me but in all my research and lessons no one ever explained vibrato in the way you have. It had been a mystery until now! I love your passion and brilliance ! Wish I had discovered your channel sooner! ♥️♥️♥️
Finally more of Elvis....thank you, Fil. I wholeheartedly agree....the uncredited version is not the voice of Elvis Presley. Elvis' unique and magical voice will rock on till the end of time🤘🏼💯⚡❤️
Hi Fil, Very interesting one tonight! The first one was definitely not Elvis. You are right, Elvis had a brightness and warmness that is unmistakable and then there is his natural vibrato. His Gospel songs are like none other, they are just beautiful. Also it was his only his Gospel songs that won him a Grammy. Great job on this analysis. You Are The Best! Debbie☮️
Not Elvis. Within the opening line I could hear it's not Elvis singing. Nice video... Today 47 years ago, 16th August, Elvis passed away. His untimely death left the world stunned. He was huge in my Country. He will never be forgotten. The most beautiful voice ever. 🙏🎧🎶🇿🇦🌍
first phrase was enough to know it was not elvis, then when you hear elvis singing crying in the chapel it could not be mistaken it is wildy different. no need really to analyse it, so obvious only your ears are necessary thanks Fil
I’m a musician and an Elvis fan- definitely not EP. I will say; as a vocal analyses - the start of Crying in the Chapel- is the softest vocals I’ve ever heard” the tears I shed were tears of joy” very unique..,
Commenting before I watch the whole video. As soon as you played Lonely in the Chapel from the first few seconds I knew it wasn't Elvis...I'm betting thats the outcome at the end of the video too
Like many other very long-time Elvis fans, I knew instantly it wasn't Elvis singing. I've never heard Lonely in the Chapel and was very interested in the back story. But I wish artists who want to pay tribute to Elvis, wouldn't try to imitate him. I don't like it. Elvis had a very unique voice, so much emotion that pulls you in. I do so appreciate your expertise and ability to explain to someone like me the technical differences in voices. Thank you.
I've listened to a bit of Elvis, even played a few gigs backing Elvis imitators, which had me working with the originals to get a feel for the music. The first line, I thought, "that's not Elvis."
Another great music theory class fil. His vibrato was so. natural. I just saw an old interview with Art Garfinkel that criticized elvis as not being a good singer because he had an uncontrolled vibrato! A bit of jealousy I think. Thanks !
@@stevemurray7020 He could control it but it came naturally. I’ve heard him sing songs like guitar man and big boss man no vibrato to be heard. So AG was wrong to say that! Besides a vibrato is used in operatic music a lot so he is basically saying that the well known opera singers weren’t good singers either! Sounds like sour grapes to me. Art voice sounds feminine and too saccharine sweet!
@@AJ-jc1yeWell, I think Art was amazing. But I think you are also correct, that it sounds like a bit of jealousy. :) They just had very different voices. And aren’t we glad!
I’m a radio host of a nationally syndicated Elvis radio show. I do voices and I know the Elvis voice very well. That is clearly 100% NOT Elvis. I think most hardcore fans will know. Thanks for all the great videos 😉
Completely agree with you Fil. That is somebody attempting to sound like Elvis with an imposter song... It is not Elvis. I grew up listening to Elvis. Great job with your analysis.
Hi Fil, I could hear clearly that these two songs were definitely by two different singers. I didn't know about the similarities until you mentioned them. Thank you for this interesting and informative analysis! Rock!
Great video - I adore it when you cover Elvis. You really highlight his originality. After visiting his home here in Tuplelo, I experienced a little insight into how his singing evolved from a very young age, so it makes perfect sense that he sings with that vibrato and "cannot" stop it. Oh and also - you really do a great job highlighting with your own voice what he is doing - you sound marvelous!
Thxs for proving technically what my ears tell me. I've been listening to Elvis music for almost 50 years and although I get why casual listners might think it is Elvis as a Fan you realize pretty soon it's not him.
I'm a bit of a voice mime, and I knew almost immediately it wasn't Elvis. There re characteristics that even the best of voice mimes can't quite replicate. We can mimic certain aspects the voice of someone, but it's some of the characteristics that can't be matched. Voice mime is something I've done since I was about four, and that's now slightly more than sixty years.
How funny, I just had an Elvis night! Nice choice, even though I'm a bit behind on your videos. I have a lot of health issues and not always up to being online. But it is fun to be able to stream you for several videos at a time! Love you Fil!
Well done. Your comments on his vibrato were interesting. My wife sings with vibrato exactly as you described for Elvis. It’s like automatic and she doesn’t even realize she’s doing it.
79 here. I think the world owes this man so much. He truly was the most amazing man and entertainer. I miss him so much. When he died, it felt as if I buried my youth.
I don’t think anyone could say thats Elvis singing, nothing like the depth and feeling Elvis had. I grew up listening to him and think he was the best singer ever, just amazing. The first voice is like a Karaoke singer , not even close
I just discovered this channel a few days ago, I've been enjoying it immensely, especially all the attention to old-school artists from many decades ago. And that Gondor U t-shirt is awesome!
Nancy Sinatra herself has stated in more than one interview that they were merely friends, It was strictly platonic. It was media back in the day and fans that perpetrated the myth they were romantically involved. As for the vocal, As soon as I heard it my ears and instincts were saying not Elvis. I'm glad you're analysis bore this out.
Thanks for an interesting music analysis that really gave my ears goosebumps! I think it’s safe to say that Elvis Presley’s voice is among the most recognizable in history and to this day. I appreciate how you explained in detail how much technique his voice had. As for the voice on the left side, yes there might have been some similarities but as I mentioned, the voice of Elvis is recognizable without any doubt. Thanks for doing this, Fil!
Another great job Fil. I knew right before you stopped it the very first time that it was not Elvis. I didn't need to see it on the software!! The first two or three seconds was all it took!.
I appreciate you putting the spotlight on Elvis again, as an EP fan, but what I would really dig, is your expert analysis of Elvis as a singer-musician, how he managed to successfully sing in different genres like obviously rock and roll, light pop, soul, funky rock, gospel, country, folk, operatic… how he Specifically modified his voice and used his entire body and mind to achieve these vocals. If you understand what I mean. Elvis around the early 1970s, used to describe what he did as “singing from the gut… out”. Would be neat if you would investigate this process in detail, as a schooled musician. And how he specifically evolved vocally throughout the decades, 50s 60s 70s.
Fil You are so good at explaining things and you are always spot on . As soon as you played the first take I knew it wasn’t Elvis!. Because that man sounded nothing like Elvis at all. He did not have Elvis’ vibrato and Elvis wasn’t nasally. And your description of Elvis’ voice was 100% true. Because Elvis was “ Unique”. You are so fantastic at what you do. I really love your videos so keep them coming fast and furious. Because you are the GREATEST!. ❤️
Hi Fil! Firstly I’d like to say I love your analysis videos and your covers are great! Just to hear the natural voice without any editing is amazing.. I never knew that pitch correction and autotune was the main reason for me saying some artist sound beter live than on an official album… but you’ve opened my eyes to this! Can you please do a video on JOSH GROBAN and if the live performances are actually his actual voice? Thanks again for all your great informative videos, you have so much talent!
Thanks for the clip Fil although I don’t think an analysis was really necessary as it is quite obvious that the first person singing is not Elvis. The first song is credited to a band by the name of “The Hands of Time“ and is from the movie soundtrack for “The Wild Angels” which was also released in 1966. Mike Curb is credited for the music but there’s no other information about the band members. I’m guessing they were a studio band who were assembled to record the music for the movie and then disbanded as they have no other songs credited to them other than the 10 songs that were used in the movie.
I only needed to hear the first clip of that voice and I didn’t need the rest of your analysis (though I respect what you do don’t get me wrong) to know that isn’t Elvis. I’ve been recording voices for over 30 years and I guess after you do enough of it you get very in tune to people’s vocal nuances. There’s absolutely no way on earth that was Elvis. I would stake my reputation on that. Still, even though I am able to trust my ears, fully, I enjoyed your technical analysis. You always do a great job.
No matter how good a voice mime is, there are certain characteristics that can't be replicated. I know I'm a bit of a voice mime, so take whatever vale you can from that, and add it into the mix to what you said, along with the analysis by Fil, and that pretty much should erase any doubt.
The song is from the movie The Wild Angles (motorcycle movie} starring Nancy Sinatra and Peter Fonda music by Davey Allen and the Arrows. I have the original album but haven't looked to see if it lists who's singing. I saw Elvis in person thats not him.
Darn you, Fil, now this song is stuck in my head! It's actually a nice tune, patterned after Crying in The Chapel. Wish we did have a version of Elvis singing Lonely in the Chapel.
Only needed that first clip to know it wasn't Elvis
Elvis never tried to sing, he just opened his mouth and the magic poured forth
Elvis had quite the vibrato, and the first singer’s voice was no comparison to the real Elvis. Thanks for your excellent analysis, Fil!
I instantly missed the vibrato - before Fil did the first pause.
Hi I'm 75 years old and grew up hearing Elvis singing. It took maybe one second for me to think, "that is not Elvis",. lol
@violetsterling67 Yup...I'd even go as far as saying that I've heard great Elvis's impressionists sound very close to his voice. Though as we know, Elvis emotion can never be or anyone's can be copied.
Same. First line: not Elvis. 😂
@@bradashlockHe sounds English singing in an American accent.
I'm 76 and I agree
Agree'd, it's so obviously not him, not even a good impersonator.
I love the way you smile everytime you hear Elvis sing. 😂 His voice tends to do that to people.
yes it does. So many have tried to imitate him, but they don't come close.
Fascinating. We’re lucky pitch correction wasn’t possible in Elvis’ day. The studios would have robbed us of this distinctive voice.
It’s a little bit painful to think that anyone had to seriously wonder whether that voice was Elvis’ or not. Three words in and it was a definite “that’s not Elvis!” Love it when Elvis is the topic, though! 😊
I’ve only been an Elvis fan for a little over a year, but that first phrase sung without his captivating vibrato confirmed a painfully obvious “no” to the question.
The more you analyze Elvis' voice the more you realise how unique it was.
I grew up hearing Elvis and realized that wasn't Elvis. Your pitch monitoring software confirmed my opinion. Thank you for the analysis and another wee trip down memory lane for me.
Detective Fil gets right down to it. There’s no way, that vocal is Elvis. If I ever make it across the pond, it would be a pleasure to hang, jam, and talk music with you. I just love your channel. Your appreciation for anything of quality is your forte. You’re the Best Fil.
Fil, that is not Elvis's voice! It only took a second for me to know that was not Elvis! Elvis had a very distinctive voice that I know immediately! Great presentation , but I knew right away that was not Elvis doing the vocal! Good job , Fil 💜
yeah, a cheap imitation of Elvis 🙃
@@ClaudioArayaTemu version 😂
@@Resgerr 🤣
@@ClaudioArayathat’s why I hate Elvis impersonators. You can feel Elvis voice in your soul.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Temu Elvis ,laughed my butt off
If Elvis sounded like that,He'd have sold zero records.
Perry Como sold records...
@@jamesprior2496 - 😅🤣🙃🤣🙃🤣. Yeah. AMAZING !! 😂
@@jamesprior2496Yeah but he didn’t sound like the first singer!
I’ve been a fan of Elvis for almost sixty years … I’m 72 now. Elvis had such a beautiful voice, & I have heard it so many times, that I could immediately say that that voice was Not his. It was heavy & dull with none of that wonderful Elvis vibrato, which makes his voice so unique & instantly recognisable to those who have enjoyed listening to it for many, many years. Interesting to watch this. Thanks for a great analysis.
Elvis’ voice is inimitable and irreplaceable.
Indubitably!😁
OMG! I’m a huge Elvis fan. I listen to him every day. I knew that was not him when the first three words were sang.
He sounds English singing in an American accent.
This was a really interesting video! Even though you can tell from just listening that the voices sound different it was really cool to see the differences in detail in on screen to prove why it wasn’t Elvis’s voice.
I randomly found your channel a couple of weeks ago, and I now
absolutely love your videos, so keep up the good work👏😊
Welcome to the rabbit hole. I've been here longer, but the same thing happened. I saw "British guitarist analyzes ..." and suddenly I'm binge listening to Fil. We're lucky to have him.
Thanks!
That first line was already more than my ears could stomach lol
Great analysis and comparison. You have so much musical kowledge. The way you use your abilities to inform your audience is easy to understand and enjoyable.
😂😂❤😂 ANOTHER real give-away is that imitators can ONLY imitate Elvis's heavier tone and are crap at trying to imitate Elvis light voice. Elvis' head voice has such body that imitators are stymied. They can imitate a heavy tone with effort, but his light voice is so rich it's untouchable ❤
I doubt you've actually listened to that many. There are some that do an incredible job.
@@davidsmock8235 are you an impersonator?
@@davidsmock8235
No.
I've heard all of them. And they only capture bits and pieces.
Elvis chameleon voice changed multiple times in his very short life. NO impersonator comes anywhere near elvis's soul depth and diversity.
One listen to the critically acclaimed 1960 "it's now or never' CONFIRMS this.
The huge difference between 1955 Elvis, and 1968, is striking.
His diverse voice was multi-faceted
@@bradhuskers Do not lie. You have NOT heard all of them. I bet you probably haven't heard a handful of them.
@@user-of4kk4in9f Nope. I just know many of the best tribute artists.
You're right, Fil. It definitely isn't Elvis. I hope you have a great week 💙
Agreed. It's instantly obvious to the experienced ear. Thank you for posting - as always on point.
Huge Elvis fan and while I don't know music I knew that wasn't Elvis almost immediately. He has such a distinctive voice. Thank you , Fil.
Never heard that first song and I'm 77 and still a big Elvis fan but knew straight away that's not ELVIS not even close great work Fil keep em coming
For me this other singer had no life in that voice Elvis always had so much emotion and feeling in his voice ,as ever you are brilliant ❤️
Cette analyse comparative est très intéressante. Superbe travail de décryptage. Merci.
Well done pal welcome to the Elvis club 👍🏻👍🏻
Fascinating analysis Fil. I was fooled for a moment, but as soon as you played the real Elvis, it was like night and day. The visuals just confirm it.
Great video, Fil! I love how you can demonstrate all kinds of styles with your voice to clarify what you’re teaching us! You’re extremely talented! 🏆🏆🏆
Right from the start, doesn’t sound like Elvis! Sounds like an Elvis impersonator singing. Great comparison!
Dear Fil, I greatly appreciate your analyses. You bring a lot of clarity into the ocean of musical confusion. People have often told me, "You have to listen to this guy. He sounds just like Elvis!" And when they play "that guy's" song, I get frustrated because I can't understand what people are hearing. Such situations confuse me immensely.
No wonder arguing over taste is pointless and a waste of time.
Every pair of eyes has its own painter,
and every pair of ears has its own musician.
THANK YOU!
Crying in the Chapel is a superb recording, just exquisite. His voice is just perfect.
Just an old Elvis fan but I knew instantly that wasn't Elvis. I enjoyed your analysis.
when ever you hear Elvis sing, a smile comes across your face ( not just you, everyone)
Now do the infamous “Is Elvis Alive?” telephone call tape 😂
I was fortunate enough to see Elvis live in concert twice, when I was a teenager, and I didn't think that first singer was Elvis. I wasn't 100% sure, but I see that I guessed right. Thank you for another great video!
I get the similarity but I honestly cant understand why anyone would think that was actually Elvis
Great video.
I listen to Elvis everyday, and when you were playing the first song, right away I thought, it's not Elvis, because I noticed that there was no vibrato at the beginning. Then you mentioned it too. 😂
“Crying in the Chapel” is so beautiful. “Lonely in the Chapel” seems like a cheap knockoff or an auto tuned version even though it didn’t exist then. Clicking to the closest line. Elvis’s head voice is mesmerizing. Elvis’s song makes me long for a quiet moment.
Nothing like Elvis..from the second i heard it.
Thank you so much! I’ve sung everything from pop to opera and the voice fascinates me but in all my research and lessons no one ever explained vibrato in the way you have. It had been a mystery until now! I love your passion and brilliance ! Wish I had discovered your channel sooner! ♥️♥️♥️
That's what I love about your video's Fil. They are so informative. Thanks for sharing. 👍😃
Finally more of Elvis....thank you, Fil. I wholeheartedly agree....the uncredited version is not the voice of Elvis Presley. Elvis' unique and magical voice will rock on till the end of time🤘🏼💯⚡❤️
Hi Fil,
Very interesting one tonight! The first one was definitely not Elvis. You are right, Elvis had a brightness and warmness that is unmistakable and then there is his natural vibrato. His Gospel songs are like none other, they are just beautiful. Also it was his only his Gospel songs that won him a Grammy. Great job on this analysis. You Are The Best! Debbie☮️
Not Elvis. Within the opening line I could hear it's not Elvis singing. Nice video... Today 47 years ago, 16th August, Elvis passed away. His untimely death left the world stunned. He was huge in my Country. He will never be forgotten. The most beautiful voice ever. 🙏🎧🎶🇿🇦🌍
first phrase was enough to know it was not elvis, then when you hear elvis singing crying in the chapel it could not be mistaken it is wildy
different. no need really to analyse it, so obvious only your ears are necessary thanks Fil
I’m a musician and an Elvis fan- definitely not EP. I will say; as a vocal analyses - the start of Crying in the Chapel- is the softest vocals I’ve ever heard” the tears I shed were tears of joy” very unique..,
Fascinating Fil. As usual great stuff. I love your singing examples .
The movie was called "The Wild Angels" with Peter Fonda and Nancy Sinatra and the song was written by Mike Curb and sung by The Hands of Time.
Most of my records were Elvis records so I learned what his voice sounds like
Same. I had them all.
Enjoyed it! Excellent video as usual Fil. Love your live streams too! Total fan here!❤️
Nice to be able to see visually what makes Elvis sound so unique.
Commenting before I watch the whole video.
As soon as you played Lonely in the Chapel from the first few seconds I knew it wasn't Elvis...I'm betting thats the outcome at the end of the video too
Like many other very long-time Elvis fans, I knew instantly it wasn't Elvis singing. I've never heard Lonely in the Chapel and was very interested in the back story. But I wish artists who want to pay tribute to Elvis, wouldn't try to imitate him. I don't like it. Elvis had a very unique voice, so much emotion that pulls you in. I do so appreciate your expertise and ability to explain to someone like me the technical differences in voices. Thank you.
Always love when you do Elvis vids! ❤ Yeah, that first song was not Elvis.
Excellent comparison and analysis. I agree with you. These are different singers. Thanks Fil.
First impression is not Elvis. But then the question comes up of wether he could sing it that way if he wanted. Great breakdown 👍🏼
Thanks!
Fascinating!
I've listened to a bit of Elvis, even played a few gigs backing Elvis imitators, which had me working with the originals to get a feel for the music. The first line, I thought, "that's not Elvis."
Same here - no doubt whatsoever.
Same here, I knew immediately that it was not Elvis singing !
Another great music theory class fil. His vibrato was so. natural. I just saw an old interview with Art Garfinkel that criticized elvis as not being a good singer because he had an uncontrolled vibrato! A bit of jealousy I think. Thanks !
@@stevemurray7020 He could control it but it came naturally. I’ve heard him sing songs like guitar man and big boss man no vibrato to be heard. So AG was wrong to say that! Besides a vibrato is used in operatic music a lot so he is basically saying that the well known opera singers weren’t good singers either! Sounds like sour grapes to me. Art voice sounds feminine and too saccharine sweet!
@@AJ-jc1yeWell, I think Art was amazing. But I think you are also correct, that it sounds like a bit of jealousy. :) They just had very different voices. And aren’t we glad!
That was very interesting and knew the first vocal was not Elvis. Thanks Fil, great analysis as always. 😊🎸🎵
Gracias Fil, con tus conocimientos queda demostrando que són voces distintas. Elvis le da màs emocion, y su vibrato es mas musical,
I’m a radio host of a nationally syndicated Elvis radio show. I do voices and I know the Elvis voice very well. That is clearly 100% NOT Elvis. I think most hardcore fans will know. Thanks for all the great videos 😉
The Hands of Time were credited as the artist on "Lonely in the Chapel."
Ha ha just a few strokes of the mouse says right on. I failed on this one. My fingers are dragging this Sunday afternoon. Well done!
Knew from the first second, that the quality wasn't there for it to be Elvis. The master of emotion and power in a voice.
Fil, I’ve heard Elvis’ voice since birth, you are 100% correct. 👍🏼
Completely agree with you Fil. That is somebody attempting to sound like Elvis with an imposter song... It is not Elvis. I grew up listening to Elvis. Great job with your analysis.
Hi Fil, I could hear clearly that these two songs were definitely by two different singers. I didn't know about the similarities until you mentioned them. Thank you for this interesting and informative analysis! Rock!
At the 2:00 mark, Fil should be like “Right, then, don’t need the software. Definitely not Elvis. See you on the next one”🤘😂
Great video - I adore it when you cover Elvis. You really highlight his originality. After visiting his home here in Tuplelo, I experienced a little insight into how his singing evolved from a very young age, so it makes perfect sense that he sings with that vibrato and "cannot" stop it. Oh and also - you really do a great job highlighting with your own voice what he is doing - you sound marvelous!
Thxs for proving technically what my ears tell me. I've been listening to Elvis music for almost 50 years and although I get why casual listners might think it is Elvis as a Fan you realize pretty soon it's not him.
I'm a bit of a voice mime, and I knew almost immediately it wasn't Elvis. There re characteristics that even the best of voice mimes can't quite replicate. We can mimic certain aspects the voice of someone, but it's some of the characteristics that can't be matched. Voice mime is something I've done since I was about four, and that's now slightly more than sixty years.
How funny, I just had an Elvis night! Nice choice, even though I'm a bit behind on your videos. I have a lot of health issues and not always up to being online. But it is fun to be able to stream you for several videos at a time! Love you Fil!
Well done. Your comments on his vibrato were interesting. My wife sings with vibrato exactly as you described for Elvis. It’s like automatic and she doesn’t even realize she’s doing it.
79 here. I think the world owes this man so much. He truly was the most amazing man and entertainer. I miss him so much. When he died, it felt as if I buried my youth.
I don’t think anyone could say thats Elvis singing, nothing like the depth and feeling Elvis had. I grew up listening to him and think he was the best singer ever, just amazing. The first voice is like a Karaoke singer , not even close
I just discovered this channel a few days ago, I've been enjoying it immensely, especially all the attention to old-school artists from many decades ago. And that Gondor U t-shirt is awesome!
Two good voices with very different styles.
There's an excitement to a greater or lesser extent you don't get with anyone else.
Nancy Sinatra herself has stated in more than one interview that they were merely friends, It was strictly platonic. It was media back in the day and fans that perpetrated the myth they were romantically involved.
As for the vocal, As soon as I heard it my ears and instincts were saying not Elvis. I'm glad you're analysis bore this out.
I enjoy this analyses. Fil is outstanding explaining all these technical aspects.
Hi Fil. Good to see you
Thanks for an interesting music analysis that really gave my ears goosebumps! I think it’s safe to say that Elvis Presley’s voice is among the most recognizable in history and to this day. I appreciate how you explained in detail how much technique his voice had. As for the voice on the left side, yes there might have been some similarities but as I mentioned, the voice of Elvis is recognizable without any doubt. Thanks for doing this, Fil!
Sometimes it is not the end result, but more the journey that gets you there. Good work Fil.
Great job! I love your explanations!
Colonel Parker would never have let that happen.
My first thought. He’d have put Elvis snoring albums out in the market if he had recorded it.
@@DerekADempseyNot true. Dozens of songs were released posthumously.
@@manfredbouma1948 I was making a point about Parker’s business acumen.
@@manfredbouma1948 Key word: "uncredited". No way that would have happened.
Great update as always Fil
Thanks!
Another great job Fil. I knew right before you stopped it the very first time that it was not Elvis. I didn't need to see it on the software!! The first two or three seconds was all it took!.
Those details of the credited band and title attached, proved the intent.
I appreciate you putting the spotlight on Elvis again, as an EP fan, but what I would really dig, is your expert analysis of Elvis as a singer-musician, how he managed to successfully sing in different genres like obviously rock and roll, light pop, soul, funky rock, gospel, country, folk, operatic… how he Specifically modified his voice and used his entire body and mind to achieve these vocals. If you understand what I mean. Elvis around the early 1970s, used to describe what he did as “singing from the gut… out”. Would be neat if you would investigate this process in detail, as a schooled musician. And how he specifically evolved vocally throughout the decades, 50s 60s 70s.
Brilliant job mate..impersonator I'm thinking
I’ve yet to hear anyone who can vocalise the exact sound of Elvis, but applaud anyone who tries as it shows a love for his unique sound.
Fil You are so good at explaining things and you are always spot on . As soon as you played the first take I knew it wasn’t Elvis!. Because that man sounded nothing like Elvis at all. He did not have Elvis’ vibrato and Elvis wasn’t nasally. And your description of Elvis’ voice was 100% true. Because Elvis was “ Unique”. You are so fantastic at what you do. I really love your videos so keep them coming fast and furious. Because you are the GREATEST!. ❤️
Thanks for the kind words!
Hi Fil! Firstly I’d like to say I love your analysis videos and your covers are great! Just to hear the natural voice without any editing is amazing..
I never knew that pitch correction and autotune was the main reason for me saying some artist sound beter live than on an official album… but you’ve opened my eyes to this!
Can you please do a video on JOSH GROBAN and if the live performances are actually his actual voice?
Thanks again for all your great informative videos, you have so much talent!
Josh with Sarah McLachlan is out here somewhere!
@@wingsofpegasusthanks so much!
Thanks for the clip Fil although I don’t think an analysis was really necessary as it is quite obvious that the first person singing is not Elvis.
The first song is credited to a band by the name of “The Hands of Time“ and is from the movie soundtrack for “The Wild Angels” which was also released in 1966.
Mike Curb is credited for the music but there’s no other information about the band members. I’m guessing they were a studio band who were assembled to record the music for the movie and then disbanded as they have no other songs credited to them other than the 10 songs that were used in the movie.
I worked on a few gigs with The Jordanaires and an 'Elvis' in the early 90s. Great guys, they were! Great vocals. And they all had great teeth too! 😁
I only needed to hear the first clip of that voice and I didn’t need the rest of your analysis (though I respect what you do don’t get me wrong) to know that isn’t Elvis. I’ve been recording voices for over 30 years and I guess after you do enough of it you get very in tune to people’s vocal nuances. There’s absolutely no way on earth that was Elvis. I would stake my reputation on that. Still, even though I am able to trust my ears, fully, I enjoyed your technical analysis. You always do a great job.
No matter how good a voice mime is, there are certain characteristics that can't be replicated. I know I'm a bit of a voice mime, so take whatever vale you can from that, and add it into the mix to what you said, along with the analysis by Fil, and that pretty much should erase any doubt.
The song is from the movie The Wild Angles (motorcycle movie} starring Nancy Sinatra and Peter Fonda music by Davey Allen and the Arrows. I have the original album but haven't looked to see if it lists who's singing. I saw Elvis in person thats not him.
Darn you, Fil, now this song is stuck in my head! It's actually a nice tune, patterned after Crying in The Chapel. Wish we did have a version of Elvis singing Lonely in the Chapel.
Hi Fil: I just found your channel, and I'm really enjoying it. Subscribed 🙂
Thanks!
Never been a fan but right away it sounded like someone trying to sound like him