Vocal Analysis of Rihanna's Best Live Vocals (Voice Teacher Reacts) 

I think Rihanna has 100% gotten better over the years and I get so happy seeing singers like her work on improving even after making it big.

What the hell. I find myself involuntary learning about singing.

I feel that the selling point of her vocals are her tone and stylistic choices

my shower singing has improved significantly by watching your vids 😄

I keep telling everyone, Rihanna is a hard rock singer in denial

Even though Rihanna is madly popular, I always thought her vocal abilities were underrated. Thank you so much for this!

I love that she plays with her alto range. It works so well for her

You are honestly one of the kindest and most informative people. You seem to have such an enjoyment of music and it makes your videos so interesting to watch. There is such a wide range of talent and it’s all about how they use their “instrument” to its best advantage to tell a story.

I'm happy about your analyze, because everyone around me keeps saying that she can't sing and that everything is arranged in production etc But I like her voice, and the way she sings, so I really enjoyed this vidéo 🤗🤗🤗

Thank you for reacting to Rihanna! She’s from my country, and I’ve said for years that she’s so good. She gets a lot of hate but she’s so recognizable and has such a distinct style. I watched her get better and better from the time she started as a kid. Every time she came home to perform she was better and better and I love it.

I never really paid attention to Rihanna before. This gives me a whole new perspective and appreciation for her work. Excellent job as always.

It would be cool if you would analyze some of Amy Winehouse's live acoustic performances. She's my favorite artist and it would be cool to hear you analyze her since I don't understand anything about vocal techniques

1. She isnt the best singer of all time, but 2. She sings her style, great personality, and actually loveable

I love how in depth you are with your analysis, instead of just judging right away, you really explain whats going on. Id like to see your analysis on Tyler Joseph's best live vocals, too. Great video as always, Sam!

When she sings Stay, it does something to my soul.

I have always loved Rihanna's vocal tone and music! Also, she knows who she is and who she isn't. She seems to have a lot of fun with her music and that is refreshing 🎶

She's raw, it's part of what she does. If anything, she's not that consistent.

Love Rihanna! Her switch between "extremes" in forward and more backward placement reminds me of Lady Gaga's ability as well. So great!

Proof tht Rihanna is a heck of a singer, she's capable of adjusting her vocals to every beats. You play Dancehall she'll make you believe she's a dancehall singer, you play hard rock she'll shapeshift vocally in to rock band lead singer! You turn on to disco or electro, she'll give you that electro vibe!! She's incredible vocally!! A straight killer!!!

Can you listen to Hozier singing Take me to Church in a Subway? It's amazing!

Thats probably the segment you do that I like the most: best live vocals of one singer!!! Thanks

“anyway she’s really really good. thank you for watching” HAHAHH i loved this one sam good video

It's nice to hear such a positive analysis of Rihanna's vocal technique. I personally like her but I feel like A LOT of people like to rag on her vocals. She might not have a sound everyone wants to achieve but it doesn't mean it's automatically bad.

Comparing live "imperfections" to breaking on SNL is such a cool way to put it. It's so real and raw and adds to the experience!

Great video. Rihanna is actually a really underrated vocalist!

I was always saying that this "Rihanna can't sing" rhetoric is pure lie. Hearing from you that she's really good is what I needed. Thanks!

I would love to see you commenting on Florence Welch (Florence + the Machine)!

Rihanna gives so many emotions in her performances, that is her power

Damn Sam just keeps getting hotter 😍

I love the lower register of Rihanna’s voice, in this video there isn’t much of that but still love her as a singer and interpreter :)

I liked that you compared her second performance to a breaking moment on SNL. Bill Hader talked about it recently on Off Camera, I think it was. That he'd mess up, i. e. change the wording of something right at the beginning of a sketch just to loosen up because the "worst possible thing" had already happened.

I feel like she's a very underestimated artist. Love on the Brain is a beautiful song. Quite different but still in her style. :) Thanks for the video, Sam :)

Oh God, I miss her so much! I need a new Rihanna album 😩😓

Please please do hozier 😍

I love how your reactions don't look hateful in any kind of way, can't stop watching

I just wanna say your thumbnails are the best on RU-vid.

I love Rihanna. And I actually prefer her live that on her recordings. I love the imperfections. They’re beautiful

I love how Sam smiles and enjoys Rihanna’s (and others) voices so much. He truly has the appreciation for their gifts. This is due to his gifts and hard work. 😊

Don’t think we don’t notice the new Bling on your wall. Congratulations Sam 🎉🎉🎉

She used to be real rough when trying to sound like other people but came into her own when she became more in control of her music

I love her perfectly imperfect live vocals so much! Her stylistic choices are amazing! I feel like her vocal ability is very much underrated.

Finally someone showing showing how awesome how RiRi is. I love how Sam is always nice

Rihanna has soooo many bops. She really is underrated as an artist IMO. She might not be a vocal powerhouse like White you, Celine or Mariah, but there is so much more to appreciate with music in general and she bring a lot to the table. She is my favorite contemporary artist.

Me, reading Sam's website title: "Voca lease...huh. Where's voca?" Sam: "Please go to my website, vocal ease.net." Me: "I don't deserve literacy."

I've never been a fan of her singing, but I love learning about the technical side of it. Very neat!

CAN YOU DO JOJO (NOT JOJO SIWA) BEST VOCAL LIVE PLEASE?

Rihanna is amazing vocalist. Her voice is unique!

Aw Sam, I like seeing you enjoy a great performance. It just shows that you really love what you do. And your analysis is always honest and not mean, which is rare on RU-vid. Keep up the good work, my dude. 😎

Her evolution through the years is so amazing!!. I read somewhere that by the time the anti album came out she was going to Whitney Houston’s old vocal coach

Rihanna in my opinion is a REAL singer. And no I’m not some crazy fan or really a fan at all but hear me out. It’s become trendy now in the “singing community” that everything has to be technically perfect, it must sound clear and diction must be perfect. Thank you for recognizing that the emotion you convey is the most important part! And on a more personal note. The “perfect” singing style is why I hate most of broadway music. Some ppl like Susan Egan know how to convey emotions but most broadway stars sing so boringly and “perfect” Just doing what they’ve been technically taught and not thinking about how they can convey emotions. Anyway, I hope this trend dies soon lol.

Your face at "Anyway, she's really really good" 😂

Please react to Lara Fabian I think her voice is really interesting and there's very much to analyze about it

I know the science says that male vocalists with high range are popular. I'd like to see something about Johnny Cash and Jim Morrison who sound low but actually aren't. As a baritone, what do you have to say about timbre to get to an alto range?

Different strokes for different folks. I honestly never liked Rhianna's voice. But that's what's cool about music. There's so many different artists that there's something for everyone.

I love watching Sam’s videos. Maybe I don’t know who the singer is or maybe I don’t like the artist but I’ll still watch. It’s so cute to watch him get so into a song and start bobbing around and giggling. It’s adorable and always puts a smile on my face

I love that you don't spend hours doing an intro before we actually get into why we clicked on your video. We came here for you reaction and analysis and you get straight into it. Thanks for reflecting the viewer.

This was a great analysis. I can't wait to schedule a lesson with you. I thoroughly appreciate your abstract (but rooted in technical knowledge and experience) way of looking at voice on a conceptual or almost philosophical level. Great approach. Really dig your stuff.

Hi Sam. I recommend analyzing some of the songs from Eurovision 2019 some time before May. I'm not sure if you've listened to any Eurovision before, but I'm sure the community would love to hear your honest thoughts on such a huge contest.

Please react to Matty Healy best vocals. I would recommend the Live Lounge of So Good to me.

I would love to see you review some FKA Twigs. She has such a unique voice and style.

She’s got so much personality

please react to brandi carlile live vocals!! especially her The Joke grammys performance i would love to hear what you think!

Thank you so much for doing this one! I've been really impressed by her vocal growth and enjoy her ease/vibe on stage. Your analysis also helps me understand my voice better! I paused and played with my mouth/vowel shape - really "simple" explanations that make so much sense! Thank you!

You should do Chole and Halle next if you haven't already!

You’re my favorite vocal coach here on RU-vid I love seeing how you break everything down! I would absolutely die if you looked at Matt Corby , He’s so talented

Could you do a tutorial on how to sing with mixed voice? I am having a hard time figuring out how to get the transition to falsetto smooth..

She's such a personality. I love her.

I’ve seen her live 8 times, one of the best female singers in my opinion 😍

Goddamn I've missed u *-* Riri slays looks and vocals and attitude

Please react to Florence Welch from Florence and the machine!! She’s one of my fav vocalists!

I can hold a simple tune and in no way can I say I’m a good singer, but I swear, next time I sing I am going to have all these little things to play with for my voice, all this technical advise so eloquently portrayed. I needed this guy in my life to tell me I could learn to sing. Maybe not be a performer, but someone that could enjoy my voice. Thanks for your fantastic videos, they’re very informative and helpful.

Got one Suggestion for you, Try reacting to a Filipino girl group sings "NEVER ENOUGH" by 4TH IMPACT Please.

Please react to Thom Yorke from Radiohead! He has such a unique voice I’d love to hear a professional perspective

Wow I’ve always loved Rihanna but I didn’t actually realise she was this good live thankyou for doing this💛🙏

Sam - learning SO much about singing- vocals- styles -it’s amazing!!! I would hope that your current and future clients take it all in!!! You should be attached to so many performers!! I hope you are!

OMG just made my day, i ve been expecting this analysis since the first video i met you. Thank u Sam 😍😘

I love you. Your videos are so informative.

PLEASE do a Bruno Mars video. Preferably his live version of "Callin' all my lovelies" at the Apollo theatre. It's AMAZING.

I don’t know how to sing nor should I but I find myself so intrigued when watching your videos. Such a wonderful teacher

SAM, I recently come across REACTION videos to music I love. I’m multi-genre centric and love all music. You not only react to music you provide beautiful intelligent context behind the music. I’m a new fan that will be watching more of you. ❤️😘❤️

Great analysis Sam! Imperfect perfection! How can you not like Rihanna!? She does it all.

Introducing a little bit of chaos is my new favorite phrase lol 😂

I am still watching the ad, but I am tickled pink at this. Especially with how nice and encouraging you are.

Omg!!!! React more to Rihanna, please!!

Coming from a background of classical technique, your videos are so helpful to understand more how to use different sounds for different styles! Thank you!

That Love on the Brain perform is NASTY. I'd love to hear her singing real hard rock.

YOU ARE MY FAVORITE MUSIC TEACHER. Obsessed with your videos. Keep it up!

React to Jojo?

I love your analysis, they are great. Please, do Pink!!

I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I can't sign worth a crap but I really enjoy how you explain and break it down. You can see the passion you have for singing and music. Don't change your awesome and have great taste in music!

154 was pure sunshine Anderson wow. Throwback rnb xxxx

I don't really enjoy Rihanna's music, but I liked your analysis, I'll listen to her a little more carefully next time one of her songs plays wherever. Didn't consider the different sounds/colours she has in her voice :) Also, whoo! Nice setup :D I'm going to pretend you read my comment on your previous video about your mic/audio recording ;)

She’s smart for having Nuno Bettencourt as her guitarist. He’s THE best!!

I just wanted to thank you. Your videos have really made an impact on my vocal skills. I love how genuine you are and how you actually analyze these singers’ abilities. I love your ‘Empty Chairs At Empty Tables’ cover by the way. You are incredible :) Btw, if you see this, could you react to Arnel Pineda from Journey? Maybe the song Faithfully? Love you man, keep making this quality content!

please react to Miley Cyrus' best live vocals! Totally underrated singer in my opinion

I love this guy

Whaat shes so good -- I never knew!!!! Thanks Sam

This video was great and Rihanna is amazing! Can you do one for Pink (Alecia Moore)?? She does all kinds of stunts while singing live and still sings well so I'd love to see your breakdown of it! Her voice has also changed over the years, she's mentioned at least once that I've seen that since she doesn't smoke anymore her voice isn't as gravelly.

Love that phrase "introduce a little chaos".

Ive been waiting for this DECADES