I remember walking through Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester and heard someone singing this song. The person's voice immediately jumped out as being completely different class to the buskers usually in that area. Then i realised it was actually Seal.
He is a magician. He looks so calm, so serene, he's playing guitar almost as an afterthought, all while he's delivering a phenomenal vocal performance. Most people would struggle with doing one thing this proficient and casual
Singing, live singing, is hard work. He was working hard but his throat was relaxed. That's how it's done. There is so much orchestration here the guitar is not needed. Seal used it probably because he's comfortable singing with it. BTW, he was playing his guitar upside down. I guess he learned to play that way. It may have been Seal who came in too early with the chord change at 7:07 of this video but maybe it was the keyboard.
@@John_Malloy He probably has switched out the nut and restrung it for lefties. Given the limited choice southpaws have it's not uncommon. And my guess is that it's the keyboard, I think Seal can play that song correctly while being asleep edit: He has done no such thing, at least when I'm not mistaken that's a legit leftie thinline Telecaster. The small horn is at the bottom
While all true... he's been singing this particular song nearly every night for -- are you ready to feel old -- 30 years 😂. He's had a couple practice attempts.
The story goes when Seal wrote this amazing song he wasn't convinced it would be a great success, until he played and sang it some people within his immediate musical circles and they all said how much they were blown away by it, so he put it out, and just look at the global appreciation he's received for it, so much so, this tune was chosen to be played as part of the Batman movie franchise (Batman Forever 1995). Seal is a wonderfully talented singer/songwriter with an amazing voice. Lovely reaction as always Beth. Thanks. 🙋♂ ❤
I'd never heard him sing live. Man, his pitch is flawless. It's not an easy song to sing, since it moves from chest to head to mixed and has some large interval jumps as well as some unusual note choices.
This is one of those where you hear the studio version and think, he probably ain't gonna get there live and will be pulling back various parts. But none of it. Very impressive.
@@deanroddey2881 Really? I thought Roy sounded like he always did. The man just had an amazing voice his entire life and it never really faltered. It's a big reason his death came out of nowhere, he didn't seem to be doing poorly at all.
@@Krendall2 huh did I miss something 🤨 who mentioned Roy Orbison? yep that's kinda how it is when u get a heart attack with no prior warning. U see, it would not've come out of nowhere if he had seemed poorly 😝
I have seen Seal live doing jazz, swing, and his regular songs (this is also a songwriting masterpiece!). Its a bit like Nothing Else Matters in the great songwriting tradition. But that aside, as a live performer, he is just incredible, one of the best singers I've ever heard.
What I love about him (apart from his obvious talent) is he's such a nice bloke. The videos of him singing with buskers are great. He doesn't take their limelight,just sings with them... Great stuff.
When originally written, he actually threw it in the corner of his bedroom and forgot about it, only pulling it out when he needed another contractually obligated song for an album. The original version was slightly different than the one we know today. The history of the song is actually pretty wild -- all the things that happened when they did and how they did -- and then to go on to be the song that made him what he is today and one of the most famous songs AND from a movie soundtrack at that (this version we know anyway). It's a pretty interesting read.
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His MAGNIFICENT version of Who Wants To Live Forever in 1992... From Argentina, I know him thanks to SpaceJam and his voice just get stocked in my head forever
This is not an easy song to sing. The jumps make the song, but also make it harder. You can't sing this song tense, you have to relax or it all comes apart. Breathing is always important but in this song very much so.
Sounds so easy when he sings it. He is an awesome singer with great control and a great silky tone. I struggled a lot when I covered it. Quite hard to sing. :)
Nice one for covering this Beth!😊 Can't go wrong when it comes to Seal, beautiful earthiness to his voice, it's warm and airy! He's a really great artist! One of my faves!
Beth you've done it again, I just love your technical explanation of singing ! Gives me more appreciation for this craft. I hope in the future we wold be so lucky to hear you sing an entire song. I would love to hear you sing Teena Marie's part in FIRE AND DESIRE ! Well a fan can dream. Peace
Idk if you’ve ever reacted to Opeth- Burden. But it is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve never forgotten about. Can go right to that moment that I’ve heard that song for the first time.
Can't remember where, but somewhere on TH-cam tube people had the gall to say that he couldn't sing or something. I mean, this is a very rangy song! From how high he is when he sings "baby!" To how low he is when he says "grave" . It's quite a journey, that he makes look easy.
I remember when this song was huge. September 1995 stands out to me for some reason. I loved it then, and I love it now. Thank you so much for this video! Again, I love your analysis and explanation of how to get certain sounds. :) Now it's stuck in my head... I heard Seal live once on television back then, and I remember telling a friend that he was awful. I only ever heard him that one time, and assumed for years that he wasn't as good live as in studio. How wrong I was! It wasn't a hostile judgment, but it was still a judgment, and I happily stand corrected.
seal sort of always was an underdog, for years i had his songs in my head not knowing who it was til the magic of shazam and such came... like Seal - Crazy ... used far and wide, and a banger still today, but a contrast to some of his songs from later times.
Beth it would be awesome if you react to “Dream a little dream of me” of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. It’s a beautiful masterpiece and I’m sure you will really like it!
Please review Martina Topley Bird if you ever get the chance. Her voice, ideas, production, great artist. Phoenix, Wanted, and Weasel are all worth checking as well as lots from Blue God and Forever I Wait.
New documentary coming out about Blind Melon's Shannon Hoon. Please react to Blind Melon - Change, Soup, Mouthful of Cavities, Sleepyhouse. Their hit was No Rain. Most unique voice. You won't be disappointed. Thanks. No one reacts to them for some reason and they are so good.
God damn, you look good, Beth. 🙂 One of my favourite songs as well. Seal is the best lead singer of the worst Batman movie. Val Kilmer was horrific. Batman Forever with Val Kilmer and Jim Carrey was like making the Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia gang cast Vikings. Its... I have no words. But one good thing came of this shambolic event and it was Seals 'Kiss from a rose'. It's iconic 90's music on the same level as Ace of Base. Thanks for a fun channel. I really enjoy your content.
Hi Beth. Could you react to one of my favourite bands called ´Héroes del silencio´ and one of these wonderful songs ´Sirena Varaeda´ ´ENtre dos tierras´ ´Hechizo´(this is my favourite one). I used to dance their songs in the pubs when I was a teenager. I´m sure you´ll love them and ENrique Bumbury´s voice is so good and peculiar that you´ll love that!! Have a nice day and greetings from Spain dear! Good job!
I remember walking through Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester and heard someone singing this song. The person's voice immediately jumped out as being completely different class to the buskers usually in that area. Then i realised it was actually Seal.
Seal is easily one of the greatest vocalists I’ve ever heard.
He is a magician. He looks so calm, so serene, he's playing guitar almost as an afterthought, all while he's delivering a phenomenal vocal performance. Most people would struggle with doing one thing this proficient and casual
Singing, live singing, is hard work. He was working hard but his throat was relaxed. That's how it's done. There is so much orchestration here the guitar is not needed. Seal used it probably because he's comfortable singing with it. BTW, he was playing his guitar upside down. I guess he learned to play that way. It may have been Seal who came in too early with the chord change at 7:07 of this video but maybe it was the keyboard.
@@John_Malloy He probably has switched out the nut and restrung it for lefties. Given the limited choice southpaws have it's not uncommon. And my guess is that it's the keyboard, I think Seal can play that song correctly while being asleep
edit: He has done no such thing, at least when I'm not mistaken that's a legit leftie thinline Telecaster. The small horn is at the bottom
@@saschaschneider6355 Check at 1:49. He absolutely has this strung for righty.
@@NoPrefect Oh, he actually has, that's ... an interesting choice.
While all true... he's been singing this particular song nearly every night for -- are you ready to feel old -- 30 years 😂. He's had a couple practice attempts.
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
The story goes when Seal wrote this amazing song he wasn't convinced it would be a great success, until he played and sang it some people within his immediate musical circles and they all said how much they were blown away by it, so he put it out, and just look at the global appreciation he's received for it, so much so, this tune was chosen to be played as part of the Batman movie franchise (Batman Forever 1995). Seal is a wonderfully talented singer/songwriter with an amazing voice. Lovely reaction as always Beth. Thanks. 🙋♂ ❤
Even the hardened veterans of a professional recording studio stopped to applaud that.
This is the only channel I watch where I notice myself actually smiling when the TH-camr is smiling. It's infectious. Such a cheerful and fun channel!
Absolutely, really interesting but so easy to listen too 👍
Rick Beato's channel does that as well.
I don’t know much about singing but listening to your analysis and explanation what’s happening is so much fun. Many thanks 😊
Great singer and great song, pleasure to the ear.
He's giving me goosebumps. His voice is like liquid silk, wrapping you like a warm hug ❤
I love the way she speaks. Not just the accent, but how the words come out.
Seal is awesome! Thank you for that react.
P.S.: The little "roar" makes me giggle every time.
The one and only Seal with his gift from God an effortlessly beautiful voice
I'd never heard him sing live. Man, his pitch is flawless. It's not an easy song to sing, since it moves from chest to head to mixed and has some large interval jumps as well as some unusual note choices.
If you want examples, just look up the attempts from singing competitions to do this song. Warning: the results aren't pretty.
This is one of those where you hear the studio version and think, he probably ain't gonna get there live and will be pulling back various parts. But none of it. Very impressive.
@@deanroddey2881 Really? I thought Roy sounded like he always did. The man just had an amazing voice his entire life and it never really faltered. It's a big reason his death came out of nowhere, he didn't seem to be doing poorly at all.
@@Krendall2 huh did I miss something 🤨 who mentioned Roy Orbison? yep that's kinda how it is when u get a heart attack with no prior warning. U see, it would not've come out of nowhere if he had seemed poorly 😝
@@deanroddey2881 he appears to have been working both with singing technique and staying fit in middle age
I have seen Seal live doing jazz, swing, and his regular songs (this is also a songwriting masterpiece!). Its a bit like Nothing Else Matters in the great songwriting tradition. But that aside, as a live performer, he is just incredible, one of the best singers I've ever heard.
I like the way you keep a smiling face. Also like your work... very instructive.
Omg, Seeing you do a video about Seal is AMAZING! I'm so glad I got the notification for this right away! 💕
What I love about him (apart from his obvious talent) is he's such a nice bloke. The videos of him singing with buskers are great. He doesn't take their limelight,just sings with them... Great stuff.
This song is smooth perfection.
Beth Roars you are great
Apparently, he wrote this song by singing all the parts a cappella into a 4-track.
When originally written, he actually threw it in the corner of his bedroom and forgot about it, only pulling it out when he needed another contractually obligated song for an album. The original version was slightly different than the one we know today. The history of the song is actually pretty wild -- all the things that happened when they did and how they did -- and then to go on to be the song that made him what he is today and one of the most famous songs AND from a movie soundtrack at that (this version we know anyway). It's a pretty interesting read.
Batman Forever.
Bethman Forever 😎
This song will forever be the soundtrack of Who Killed Captain Alex.
Courage Now. Truth Always. Rawr...I mean, Batman.
It was made more famous on the Batman Forever soundtrack but this song was independent of that movie on an album of his prior to the movie's release
Nobody gives a shit. Go to the Batman Forever channel if that's where your head's at.
this is one of the best songs ever written in my opinion
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His MAGNIFICENT version of Who Wants To Live Forever in 1992... From Argentina, I know him thanks to SpaceJam and his voice just get stocked in my head forever
Love seal his voice is as smooth as silk beautiful
This is not an easy song to sing. The jumps make the song, but also make it harder. You can't sing this song tense, you have to relax or it all comes apart. Breathing is always important but in this song very much so.
I'm finding his face fascinating to watch: so much tension for such smoothness, the man is 300% control.
Sounds so easy when he sings it. He is an awesome singer with great control and a great silky tone. I struggled a lot when I covered it. Quite hard to sing. :)
Seal is a “lupus warrior “ ❤️
i love seals voice and phrasing. i wish i could do similar things.
Seals voice is so soothing and wonderful ....side note I love your reactions and think your adorable keep up the great content
Nice one for covering this Beth!😊
Can't go wrong when it comes to Seal, beautiful earthiness to his voice, it's warm and airy! He's a really great artist! One of my faves!
Beth you've done it again, I just love your technical explanation of singing ! Gives me more appreciation for this craft. I hope in the future we wold be so lucky to hear you sing an entire song. I would love to hear you sing Teena Marie's part in FIRE AND DESIRE ! Well a fan can dream. Peace
I never understood music until you so brought it into the light.
Seal has so special voice as his appearance, is so exotic ❤️
Seal is one amazing vocalists thanks for reacting to this ❤
In this version, seal stay alway in a upbeat eay, which makes a very interesting feel of this song! Grate! I love it!
Such a good song, totally underrated.
This still plays all the time on a local soft rock station 👍🏻
This was played on repeat during the 90s and was the official song of Batman Forever...
He won a Grammy for it!
there are a lot of reacts in music on youtube, but I always defer to yours. Keep it up!
You might want to listen to Seal's duo with Mylène Farmer: "Les Mots". Two ethereal voices. Magic.
Mylène Farmer is a French singer, born in Quebec.
His breath control is so incredible.
Idk if you’ve ever reacted to Opeth- Burden. But it is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve never forgotten about.
Can go right to that moment that I’ve heard that song for the first time.
☀️sounds marvelous ....👌🏻✨💆✨ Thanks ✨
Extra respect to Seal for playing guitar left handed (i didn’t actually know he played).
I love this song so much 😭
I love your reactions! I love Seal's voice.
Una canción muy bonita y romántica me encanta su voz del cantante bien mi hermosa pequitas 💙💜👏👏🍀🍀🇲🇽
Your a master at breaking music down
Seal is effortlessly great. His voice is incredible.
I love the thumbnail for this video so much. That's the exact face you should make when listening to this song haha
Who remembers when jack black sang this on American got talent
You mean jack white
@@brad5983 No
And seal said it was the best audition.
Of course....it was great :D th-cam.com/video/avE5z46gOis/w-d-xo.html
@@brad5983 lets compromise and call him Jack Grey.
Can't remember where, but somewhere on TH-cam tube people had the gall to say that he couldn't sing or something. I mean, this is a very rangy song! From how high he is when he sings "baby!" To how low he is when he says "grave" . It's quite a journey, that he makes look easy.
Another wonderful reaction ❤
Beth! Please listen to Sandra Mihanovich (Argentina). She´s really amazing!!!
I remember when this song was huge. September 1995 stands out to me for some reason. I loved it then, and I love it now.
Thank you so much for this video! Again, I love your analysis and explanation of how to get certain sounds. :)
Now it's stuck in my head...
I heard Seal live once on television back then, and I remember telling a friend that he was awful. I only ever heard him that one time, and assumed for years that he wasn't as good live as in studio. How wrong I was! It wasn't a hostile judgment, but it was still a judgment, and I happily stand corrected.
First time I heard Seal sing was when we were analysing his language used in 5th grade English. 5 years later and it's still awesome
There is a lot modal interchange in that song ...really unusual vocal lines , and great orchestration ... Great song from Seal !
😊 I LOOOOOOOOOOVE Seal's songs.
This song is just a masterclass in layering vocal harmonies.
Great song from a great voice.
seal a voice like rich chocolate , always been a fan
seal sort of always was an underdog, for years i had his songs in my head not knowing who it was til the magic of shazam and such came... like Seal - Crazy ... used far and wide, and a banger still today, but a contrast to some of his songs from later times.
Una de las canciones más maravillosas de lá historia
This was great Beth..what an honor it would have been (in my case) to be in the back playing bass during this session.......rawr...
Beth, you said his voice is like smoke. I don't know why I immediately thought about smoked barbecue brisket.
Beth it would be awesome if you react to “Dream a little dream of me” of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. It’s a beautiful masterpiece and I’m sure you will really like it!
Would be interesting to hear you react to Nico - These Days, incredibly unique voice that isn’t everyones cup of tea, but one I adore.
"You could put your thumb in his mouth". Comments to only be heart in context Beth. :P Great song and great breakdown!
Pls. Can you react to katrina velarde and sam mangubat! I TURN TO YOU
Please review Martina Topley Bird if you ever get the chance. Her voice, ideas, production, great artist. Phoenix, Wanted, and Weasel are all worth checking as well as lots from Blue God and Forever I Wait.
A classic! Hugs from Argentina 🇦🇷
2:30 that was the cutest thing ever.
2:44 beth oh man
😂😂😂
Best part of the movie
Can you react to When a man love a woman/Its a man's world - Michael Bolton & Seal?
Thanks for the video. I love you. Bye🖤
2:43 ❤️🌠
New documentary coming out about Blind Melon's Shannon Hoon. Please react to Blind Melon - Change, Soup, Mouthful of Cavities, Sleepyhouse. Their hit was No Rain. Most unique voice. You won't be disappointed. Thanks. No one reacts to them for some reason and they are so good.
No Rain 🔥
I was listening to Soup today. Great album. Great band.
🧡👍
Thank you for another awesome reaction :)
What is very funny is the chord progression with tonality jumps. There was clever pop music in those days...
That is a good point it is a very unusual sequence of chords with many hooks . Great song and I think Beth's analysis is excellent as well.
I love to watch your videos because based on your comments I try to sing the song. :)
Beth Roars I also gonna do the video Zombie by The Cranberries like Dolores O’Riordan’s voice! I like your reactions!
great review
wouldnt mind one of nat cole - miss you like crazy
roy orbison - crying
Best song ever made
Most definitely need to a Sade video.
His guitar is not only left-handed but the strings are upside down as well...
Yeah, he obviously learned on a right handed guitar
God damn, you look good, Beth. 🙂
One of my favourite songs as well. Seal is the best lead singer of the worst Batman movie. Val Kilmer was horrific. Batman Forever with Val Kilmer and Jim Carrey was like making the Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia gang cast Vikings. Its... I have no words. But one good thing came of this shambolic event and it was Seals 'Kiss from a rose'. It's iconic 90's music on the same level as Ace of Base.
Thanks for a fun channel. I really enjoy your content.
Eric Adams from Manowar please
Hi Beth. Could you react to one of my favourite bands called ´Héroes del silencio´ and one of these wonderful songs ´Sirena Varaeda´ ´ENtre dos tierras´ ´Hechizo´(this is my favourite one). I used to dance their songs in the pubs when I was a teenager. I´m sure you´ll love them and ENrique Bumbury´s voice is so good and peculiar that you´ll love that!! Have a nice day and greetings from Spain dear! Good job!
When you lowkey read the title fast thinking "...reacts to Dan Avidan's cover of Kiss from a Rose"
It has to happen.
Beth!!
PLEASE do a react of the live version of Words darker than their wings - Alter Bridge
Yes!
Beautifull song! I recommend Sunshower Chris Cornell
Great video
This is a song Beth should cover. I think her voice is suited to it.
You HAVE to check out the Coverversion from Head Control System. Its soooo awesome! Ok, there is no Live Version available of this Version.
Batman..first thing on my mind😊
He should be the one sitting there and judging people 😊 Legend
New Zealand in the house
While my main interest music wise is rock and metal, I wish I could sing as well and as effortlessly as he does!
Not only his singing, he plays his guitar completely effortless as well. That in combination is a true feat
Tremenda voz
Learned a lot about vocal placement this time around. Also, Seal played ALL those instruments when he recorded this?! Does the man even sleep?!
He did what? Wow!
I love the oboe ...
no he didnt haha