You are going to find out that you will talk about what's behind her vocals as much as her technique. She is largely self-taught, both in singing and composing and arranging. She has had to overcome a lot to get to this point in her journey. You will find a beautiful soul in this angel. I don't know technique but I do know talent and this lady has IT in copious proportions. Oh, and all that business about her being from another planet...well that's nuts. Everyone knows she has come straight from God's lap where she was his special being. Thanks for reacting to our Angel, she gets better.
Welcome to the world of SoHyang~!!! She is CCM/GOSPEL SINGER of South KOREA and cancer survivor. . She is one of the greatest vocalist in the world.But She wasn't known as well as popular because She sing for GOD and Comfort people who has hardtime Not for fame or money. ..In her youth, she turned down all offers from mega agencies for her beliefs...and now she is 43years old. .She has so many legendary live performances . She always sings with sincerity whenever and wherever. So it comforts those who listen to her song...That's why I love her...And her singing skills are the best, not to mention... This performance is just tip of iceberg.. . Thanks for your reaction of Queen Sohyang ♥ And Can you believe it? She has suffering with pneumonia when this performance. . But it's true. .!!(She suffered from pneumonia about eight times between 2016 and 2018).. . and she slayed it legendary. . .she is amazing. . !!!
We all wonder if So Hyang 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 musical assistants), 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 survivor of uterine cancer from 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 South Korea or Japan. 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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-te_L9ofhUt8.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 43 on April 5, 2021, though in Korean culture she would be 44 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 While being sick with pneumonia eight times from 2016 through to 2020, and considering giving up singing altogether, she chastised herself and entered 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 RU-vid. Whitney Houston’s former manager saw her on RU-vid and showed her to Oprah Winfrey, who brought her to David Foster’s attention. Foster then contacted So Hyang and arranged for her to share 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 her albums, wrote "I Have Nothing", her most iconic song, and is probably the most famous and influential music producer in the world. He places So Hyang right beside Whitney and the rest of the top tier divas.) Here is the interview where So Hyang related the events: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EqeE_1nP-Kk.html (Be sure to turn on English subtitles.) Here is the version of “I Have Nothing” Oprah, David Foster and the rest watched on RU-vid: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T4UyIMkdy4M.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 and 16:25 which both say “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” In a South Korean television interview So Hyang conceded that she struggled with her desire for fame for a number of years, going into the basement in her home numerous times and locking 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. So Hyang 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. By her own admission, she was a miserable person to be around. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rl-jX9kBsEs.html (Again, turn on English subtitles.) So as a consequence she no longer pursues 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 whether she wants it or not, fame has overtaken her, backed up and run her over again! On Oct. 5, 2020, it was revealed that So Hyang turned down _yet another_ contract offer, this time from Sony Music. 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 RU-vid, 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.” So Hyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being. She is beautiful both inside and out, and so humble, open and genuine, with a stage charisma, facial expressions and smile that is off the charts. In Korean dictionaries 소 향 (So Hyang) 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 and hers is a quite uncommon name. 소 향 is also the name of a heroine in a Korean traditional novel. So in retrospect her name was well chosen, and you can take your pick! Please analyze her performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6iHh4yBxCo.html Also, please react to her version of “The Power of Love”: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LrNkVRrK7_I.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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GvsgCllcNPE.html This is a wonderful Jazz inflected performance of “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H1vppvq_F-8.html Wait until you see her duet of David Foster's “The Prayer” with Jeong Ui Geu: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rte-q3kunp8.html This song of hers "Everyone" is dumbfounding: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H5e7MPre7iY.html And finally “Will You Be There”: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nBdSpexUxik.html Here’s an English language interview with her that I’m sure you will enjoy: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N2u_pmoWxj8.html Her English is perfect when she sings and almost perfect when she is doing interviews. She actually taught herself to speak English from watching Disney's "The Little Mermaid" about "one hundred times" when she was a kid, has a perfect North American accent and a bubbly personality. OK, I’ll stop gushing now. Well, one more gush. In an interview with a Turkish music producer So Hyang'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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VnPAkryrygQ.html I know, bananas isn’t it? Oh, I just remembered, she has also had several fantasy novels published, as well as a theological treatise on the book of Revelation, and 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 can also play the piano and guitar. Is there anything this genius level woman can’t do? Though she is less than 5' 4" and probably not even 100 pounds, So Hyang 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. She is indeed akin to an addictive substance you can't live without. I really must also compliment the choir, orchestra and audio/video production people So Hyang works with. They are all top notch from what I can see and hear and it is important to note that, as these are _essential_ parts of any great music production. The Korean people are easily as talented as anyone else. As you can see, I am a shameless fan. 😉
Another MASTER CLASS performance by the PHENOMENAL So Hyang. What makes this performance stand out, So Hyang is not well here. Prior to this performance, she had just been released from the hospital, still recovering from one of numerous bouts with pneumonia. Her doctors advised her to not talk, definitely not sing, and to just rest. This AMAZING performance is further proof that So Hyang's vocal technique is rock solid.
Sohyang herself is responsible for the arrangement of all the songs she sings. Sometimes there are many changes to the original & sometimes very little but she only ever changes things if it enhances the original, she never just changes it because she can. She was actually sick in this performance, believe it or not, & had been told by the doctor not to perform as she wasn’t recovered from her latest bout of pneumonia, but typical of Sohyang, she didn’t want to disappoint the audience so she went ahead & sang. Anyone like myself who is a fan of Sohyang may be of the opinion that although this is still a fantastic performance, it is not her best. I just find that a little bit of Sohyang magic is missing,she sounds tired & she certainly looks tired too. I find it interesting that you thought she had a big personality because she is actually quite shy. Also, that big voice you hear comes from such a petite lady. I am sure you’re gonna be inundated with suggestions for what to listen to next, everybody has their own opinion of what her best performances are but to be honest you can watch them all & the same impeccable standard will be there. My favourite is my very 1st encounter with Sohyang, as it was for many other viewers, and that is her performance of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ from the show ‘immortal songs 2’, WOW!!!! Please don’t ever be put off watching a performance because the song is in Korean because somehow, besides been immaculate technically, she has the ability to emote like nobody else & make you ‘feel’ even when you have no idea what she’s singing about & there are no English subtitles. She regularly has me in tears, singing in both English & Korean, so it may be an idea if you have kleenex nearby in case she gets to you. This wonderful lady gets straight thru to your heart/soul & makes you feel like you’re the only person there & is singing just to you. This lady is as beautiful on the inside as her voice is on the outside. Welcome to the amazing world of Sohyang, ‘queen’ to Dimash’s ‘king’ in the world of vocals.
I almost couldn't record that performance at the time Sohyang got pneumonia and the doctor stopped her activities I can feel it's quite different from the previous Sohyang songs Sohyang has not been active for 2 years After that, she is a strong woman who conquered cancer at the age of 19.
I HARDLY suggest you to react to her legendary performances like: Bridge Over trouble water (inmortal songs) Everyone (inmortal songs) Arirang alone (Inmortal songs) I have Nothing (DMC festival)
Hi Christof Sohyang has so many covers and she arranges all of her covers!!! Sohyang can support a mix/belt up to C#6 HAHA and she has a Angelic head voice!! BTW love your reaction!! ❤️🥰 I suggest you react to Bridge over troubled water of Sohyang in immortal songs and then Lean on me and after you can go to ARIRANG Alone!!! ❤️🥰
One major thing to note about this performance is that she has full blown pneumonia. She was told by a Dr the day of the performance, not to speak. She pushed ahead with weak lungs and a bad throat and was still able to do this. Just wait until you hear her healthy and singing up into the 6th octave with ease. She is a master vocalist.
This is amazing when you realise she was suffering pneumonia at the time and was told not to perform. She does her own arrangements too which highlights her voice. I highly suggest reacting to her performance of Arirang Alone which is based on a Korean folktale. It is so incredible and when you read the lyrics, it will give you goosebumps.
I don 't know what it is about her but I can't listen to this without tearing up. I've heard it over a hundred times, and every single time. If you liked this, highly recommend checking out Bridge Over Troubled Water by her.
Fun fact, she had pneumonia when she sang this song. At the time, her pneumonia was quite serious, so doctors advised her to cancel this show. But she sang this song on stage with pneumonia that made her even breathing painful. After this stage she was cured of her pneumonia. However, for about two years she relapsed and treated her pneumonia again and again. At the time, she even thought that she should stop singing. Fortunately, now she is still singing beautiful songs without any after-effects. And she is a very devout Christian and gospel singer. When she was 20, she heard the word of God while she was praying, 'If you don't get married, there's nothing good for you'. So she married the man she was dating at the time. And after she got married, she got health checkup just in case. And surprisingly, cancer cells were found in her womb. The cancer cells was detected early and she was able to save her life through surgery, but she was unable to conceive naturally.
so hyang--bridge over troubled water/i have nothing/o holy night/arirang alone/everyone/upon this rock/us national anthem/hero/power of love/let it go/breathe/hug me/amazing grace/i will always love you/misty
Two things.... firstly, she does all of her own arrangements for the songs she performs. And secondly, she had pneumonia at the time and her doctor had told her not to perform that day.
😊👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐😶 Good afternoon! ( We have a day now). Your reactions are interesting to watch, you are emotional and open, plus professional, this is a bonus for us, the audience. If I can contact you with a request, record a reaction to Dimash's new song - "Stranger". It is strikingly beautiful, and Dimash's performance made me freeze listening, and for four days now, I can't stop listening to it, Dimash is so amazing in this performance!
Hello Chris, Dimash just dropped his new song STRANGER on his channel. After 3 years of listening to Dimash I didn't think I could hear and see anything more beautiful than SINFUL PASSION and OLYMPICO. You just won't believe your ears and eyes. I had never experienced anything more enchanting. You don't wanna miss such a madness. We are waiting for you on the party...😉😄
She's the best and this is way down the list of impressive for her. She has a catalog of impressive shit. Her wizardry didn't even come out in this, if that's believable.
Comsidering she was ill grom pneumonia and doctors told her not to perform and then delivered that.. Right aftet took a long histus. You'll find out she is the best this world has to offer..
Hey Christof, what a great song. This was a very nice request to do analysis on. She sings the song with so much emotion. I was also supprised of the way she brings it. You too have a very powerful and great voice btw!! :-) xxx
In the beginning she reminds me of Celtic Singers. Best Singer Great person. Pastor/Music Minister first. She's pretty prominent on my organized Playlists if you would like to look.
Hi! I love your Dimash reactions and comments! Dimash just performed three original songs (Stranger, Fly Away, and Ave Maria) at New Wave last week. They are very different. Can you please check them out? Thanks!
Hi christof whats up? Its been quite a while since i last visit your channel and misses your reaction vids esp Morisettes. Just fyi she just released her signature ep with 5 original tracks which she co written with her fiance whos also a musician,singer composer. They also co produced with their team this album. I hope you will find time to react to it. Tnx much stay safe and good looking and gorgeous as ever hehehe.
After she finished her performance she couldn't perfect performance because she was really really sick. Because she has pneumonia. Please more reaction So Hyang. My favorite her performance is Lean on me.
Please do a reaction of a Korean jazz vocalist named Youn-Sun Nah. I recormmend her performance of Calypso Blues from 2013: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d5o7nJxAcMM.html Ms. Nah has been awarded with the prestigious insignia of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres given by the Cultural French Ministry in 2009. This makes her a French knight.
