I'm a singer and the thought of losing my hearing is scary to me. It's something I never really thought of. I'm glad someone like Andy is out there. My heart goes to you.
I admit I was just one of the many people who was ignorant of (or rather never even thought of) how hearing/deafness affects the *experience* of music. I loved this so much, and I love it even more because it made me go "whoah, I've never even thought of that, this should be everywhere" - all the best to you and here's to more hearing accessible (?) content.
3:33 I love how Delta realized when she turned around that he was signing and not just moving his hands. Means so much to see this kind of recognition in the modern world.
I get ya. I had the same thoughts. Until he started talking to George then I was ohhhhhh now I get it. Not saying anything bad Only that they have a few shared interests in common.
I get your point, but if we see it from another perspective : the fact 2 ppl are speaking the same language doesn't create "attraction". It can help to create a connection, but it doesn't mean much. For example, as french, if you offer me to speak with a french person I don't like and a non francophone I like, I'll go with the non francophone for sure. My ex. is a pretty cheap, but hope it's understandable nonetheless xD
I loved when ppl started to applause in sign language. I also loved when Kelly and Delta started to greet in that language, the fact that they did that made me know that they deserve all my respect. I absolutely loved this performance, he's really great, he's a great singer, also. This is equality, this is inclusive, this is human kindness, this is humanity.
I love this audition. He’s amazing and sends a great message. I just wish the camera didn’t cut away from Delta at 3:33-3:34 just when the realisation of what she’s watching set in. Such a powerful moment.
@@samikhamash8277 if you stop to think about it, why would it be the same? Different parts of the world speak different languages so different variations of sign language would adapt in different regions. Now a days we may teach a standard unified language but that's in our part of the world. Others still use the signs they would have adapted in their home nation
Daniel Bottomley no they’re completely different. In the UK it tends to be more 2 handed signs and I can sign BSL but I didn’t understand a whole lot of this. In the US as I’m aware it’s a lot of one handed signs
I loved, loved, loved that as soon as the audience realized what was going on, they cheered and supported him! And they did so even before they knew he could hear and sing. At that point all they knew was that he was signing.
When I was about 9 or 10, there was a talent show at school. One of the girls stood up with two friends and performed "Celebration", both vocally and in ASL (American Sign language). Both her parents had been born deaf, and she had been born hearing in a 'deaf world'. She wanted to bring both sides together. That stuck with me for over 40 years. I hope more artists do this type of combined performance. A performance that included everyone.
My whole elementary school learnt this exact song in sign language for one of our concerts and performed it to our families and friends while singing and signing at the same time. This brought back an amazing memory. I love it.
As someone with many family members with varying levels of hearing loss, this man is special. As a hearing person I take for granted my ability to listen to music. I love seeing that the audience was behind him from the start.
as a person with poor hearing, i am moved and i love how people in the audience embraced his performance. i just hoped everyone in the world would be like that. when you cannot hear much of ehat people say, people tend to get angry at you, bully you when they know that you are hearing impaired. good message with the great song.
I can only imagine the frustration when someone get mad at you on a personal level especially when its something out of your control. Some times people are the worst. But maybe there is a silver lining in the fact you don't have to hear everyone and thier constant non stop complaining about everything or listen to everyone and there issues with this person or that person. Or the Karen's OMG the Karen's. It would be so nice not to be able and hear all these hi pitched, insanely screaming, stereotypical nagging Karen's out there. Yeah I know that the whole Karen idea it isn't really worth the trade off. Just trying to let a little humor in.
Very surprised he picked george, I thought one of the two ladies with sign language experience was kind of the better route.. Hope it worked well for him either way!
I mean, it's like thinking that you'll always feel closer from someone who speaks your own language It's not always the case. It can help making a connection, but it doesn't do the alchemy of 2 ppl (he probably wanted to go with him anyway) My English is worse every day so I hope you won't take it as an attack, but more as it is : an other point of view ^^
what this man does is inspirational. he talks to everone. he really understands what music is all about. i love him and i respect him. hard to say for me, cause there are not many who gained my respect. but he sure did, because he touched my heart
This was 2 years ago but never was in recommended. Why not? I just saw short vid but wanted full song. They want voices, this is a Voice. Amazing audition.
I love how beautifully Andy describes the language, and how to use the language (not directly translating but signing to the meaning). It's wonderful to give visibility to different sign languages from different countries.
I got chills watching him sign that song!! I've been learning American Sign Language for a few yrs now and I love it! It's so cool seeing more and more people standing up for the HOH, and deaf community, well done! ❤❤❤
Honestly, at first i told myself that The Voice wasnt the right talent show to perform sign language... damn i couldnt have been more wrong... this was powerful and i felt it just as much as a vocal performance! Amazing
Brought me to tears. In a world bent on dividing people this man is uniting people. What a fitting song. What a way to expand humanity. Thanks for an unforgettable experience.
The world needs more people like him. Glad I had some good teachers and classmates in high school to teach me sign language (signing exact English) and it’s help me in several jobs with deaf coworkers
That to me is the best performance I’ve seen on the voice, someone bringing the show to the ones who can see but not hear. Great job and a very big thank you from me here in the 🇬🇧
You moved me to tears and I am not deaf . I met a little girl last week who was deaf and I wanted to talk to her . Without knowing sign with her mom they taught me a couple words . What a beautiful day ❣️ I am glad you picked George.
Sign language is the most louder speaks of the human coz until and unless you can not see the person you can know what they are saying. This language is so open than there is no secret anyone can understand them what they are saying who knows this language. And not the least man .. Hats Off for you Man You are so inspiring to many of the people in this world and thanks for coming in international show and motivating others…. Lots of love and support from my side
my tears just started running in my face while watching this video.! I am so touched with his beautiful intention and purpose in life.! Salute to this amazing man.! ❤💙🙏☝
that was so inspirational. it literally woke up the world to pep[e who can not hear but can see it visually. thanks for singing it, love it please take this on to the road.
Wow! When I am watching this video it feels like I want to cry.. I don't know what's going on with me but you know the feeling that you want to cry... This is so very inspiring video that I've ever seen...my heart melts to this... Job well done.. Congratulations..
I did some signing & singing to a song years ago in school. The teacher really seemed to like it. I wish it was more trendy. I don't understand why not. To me it really brings out more expression of the music and the audience always seems to love it.
Olha a diferença, outros países já sabem a importância de língua de sinais, já aqui no Brasil, ainda não valorizam muito... É muito gratificante ver que lá é reconhecido, até os famosos sabe uns sinais, espero que mundo todo possa entender isso!!!
I remember going to a concert somewhere years ago. The students were signing as they were singing, most magical moment in my life. Yeah, you can go to a concert and go, that was great! But was it truly magical? Did it bring tears to your eyes?
Bro, im a white, straight, male, middle class person from the supposedly Western World, with no real problems whatsoever, but I wanna thank you for what you did, because you certainly insipred at least a few pple. Thank you and I love you.