Vocal Coach Reacts to Demi Lovato - Sober 

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I don’t even have any experience with drugs, let alone struggled with addiction, but this song always makes me break down and cry.

I have so much respect for Demi and am so sorry she has to struggle with addiction. I loved your non critique of this song. You always seem to get it right. I’m not a singer but I love to sing in the bathtub and I’m learning so much from your commentary even though I just sing for fun. I can just imagine what a real vocalist could learn from you.

Yes! A Demi Lovato reaction! Can you please react to her singing her song Father?

Demi 😭 do more of her please 😭

I truly value Demi as a musician. How incredibly raw. Absolutely love the song. Tears. I have tears in my eyes. Recovery and addiction are no joke and more people suffer from it than people realize. Such a touching and important song. I also love the respect you show her in this performance, as well. Music is an emotional communication and this song really got to me because it is so relate-able. As you mentioned, this performance was not about musicality, Demi's got that in spades anyway, it was simply about music and emotion. Everyone has their faults, Demi's fault is simply worn more on her sleeve and I can fully, fully respect and appreciate that. Absolutely love it.

Loved demi and I love Tara. The way she gives such proper critique and explains to us how to do stuff better

Love the fact that this is not a analyse and critic reaction. Didn't realise that you actually worked with Demi on the xfactor Tara. I've always been a big fan of Demi's voice. She's got some incredible songs. So sorry for her battle with addiction. I feel how emotional it is for you watching Demi's emotional performance to her loyal fans. You may have realised that I'm also a big fan of Morissette Amon. She did a cover of Demi's "Stone Cold" it's Live on MYX. It's probably the best cover I've heard of Stone Cold outside of Demi herself.

I don't listen to Demi Lovato's music. Not because I dislike it or anything. I just don't. I watched this video because I have respect for her as a person and I only wish her the best.

I am such a huge fan of Demi. I used to just listen to her hit music way back when she was making "Give your Heart a Break" and all I could think about was how talented she was. Then, about April or May of this year I really started to dive deeper into the world of Demi. I wasn't just listening to the hits anymore I listened to most if not all of her songs and watched countless youtube videos of her either slaying on the stage or doing other things like being on Ellen or just random interviews and of course her documentary. After watching all of these videos I got to see another side of her that wasn't just this powerful goddess of vocals but instead an iconic role model who is funny, down to earth and just so truthful about everything. Her being able to tell the truth and be so open about all of the struggles she's faced is so inspiring and its helped so many people around the world. When she relapsed and sadly overdosed back in July, I remember being shocked. I was and still am praying for her but, of course, not everyone felt the same way. The internet made a joke of it. I was so mad, how could they do something like that to someone who has done so much good in the world? Well eventually I heard people in my school making fun of the incident. I was quick to tell them off and ended up blocking a few people because of it. I have so much respect for her and its the least I could do. Keep fighting Demi and thank you Tara for making this video and reacting to it the way you did. On a side note, could you please react to the Kelly Clarkson carpool karaoke.

I’m a fan of Demi and I was personally there at rock and rio. The love that the audience shared that night was simply amazing. It was just a few months before her od... Thanks Tara for one more awesome video! Keep it up 😉

i was not ready to cry tonight. everytime i listen to this song. fml

I have listened to this song so many times, but I lost it while watching this. I felt it so much. I’m in tears

Omg! This song made me cry! How incredible of her to make such a vulnerable song.. I pray for her in her struggle

Demi is such an amazing vocalist please do more of her her voice is so special

Girl, I’m loving your outfits. My request this time: Sohyang singing “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. It’s phenomenal. Also, my same old request: “Someone Like You” by Voctave feat. Jody McBrayer 😁😉 You’re awesome, never change!!! ❤️

Such a good reaction I just started and it was already good, I love Demi tho. She is my number one!

Omg this was such an amazing reaction. So glad you reacted to this. You should definitely react to her sing father live. Amazing performance. You can always feel the emotion and passion when she sings.

Please react to Kelly Clarkson - Piece by Piece, Or any of the Little Mix live performances (love on the brain is one of my faves). Love how you just comment on the emotional aspect of this performance rather than technique. x

it's really incredible how great tara's commentary is. i've commented this on almost all of the videos ive seen of her since i found this channel last week and it just keeps getting better. this is really a profound place to go for unbelievably good notes from a vocal coach and also a human being. a lot of the videos ive seen of vocal coaches reacting can sometimes feel rather detached and stoic/very exclusively theoretical. tara is just so dynamic in her commentary, blending it with emotion and fangirl moments and just utter professionalism. SEE YOU NEXT TIME YOU POST A VIDEO AND BLOW MY MIND. thanks for these videos!:)

Thank you for your demi reaction it means a lot Im a moroccan lovatic ive been by herside for over 8 years now

You know, I rarely ever comment on any video, but I felt the need to express the appreciation and respect I have for you, Tara, for acknowledging that this song isn't supposed to be sonically impressive. Sober is about Demi's struggles and her emotions toward them, and I highly respect you for noting that and refraining from commenting on her performance because of it. I've been watching your videos for a little while now, and while your knowledge and ability to explain to non-singers, such as myself, techniques that professionals use never fails to impress me, your ability to recognize when to NOT comment is truly respectable. Thank you PS: if you are interested in reviewing more emotional performances such as this one, then I highly recommend Kelly Clarkson's American Idol performance of Piece By Piece. Though, if not, I would suggest listening to Voctave's Carol of the Bells video. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and personality!

Please react to Demi's performance of "Father"! It's also incredibly emotional, but I feel it also shows her vocal capabilities much more.

I respect and appreciate that you are so cognizant of the psychology and the emotional elements behind this, and in every critique you do. This was very touching to watch. Thank you.

Awe, I cried too 😢 I agree 1000%. Its a beautuful piece of art, written from the soul. God bless💜

Oh my god I love your style! And I love your commentary. This song is soooooo powerful

thank you for focusing on and highlighting the value of using music as a language of emotion and how that is just as much a part of singing as technique. you’re the best tara 💕

Everytime I watch this video and hear this song I cry. The emotion just hits me so hard. I care so much for Demi and I admire her immensely.

You are so very technical & analitic in all the other videos, yet you responded to this just how she interpreted it: emotionally. And for the meaning this song holds, not only to Demi & her fans but also as a stand alone, it was the best reaction. Praying for Demi to make it through!!

This was just simply beautiful. I cried like a baby, it was that emotional for me.

such a beautiful reaction to this video. you always know whats right to say. this is a beautiful raw performance, sis i was crying along with you. sending love x

WOW.... I love that you are willing to show this side of yourself! I want to hug you

omg i enjoyed this videos so much! And I have to say a teared up a bit as well

Yesssssss, I know you take requests but you pick the best ones!

Awww Tara when you got emotional it made me emotional as well! Always a great review and I hope Demi gets through this tough time!

Wow. What a great performance and an even better reaction. When I watch your videos I just zone out and focus soupy on your voice. You’re amazing Tara ❤️

This song is really so emotional and you did such a good job of showing what is really important here. Just to forget all the technical stuff and just to feel together with Demi, amazing! :)

Yess just got done binging all your vids, perfect timing

I LOOOOOOVE how you correct, add techniques for a certain vocalist and how you motivate them. Your free sessions last time by the way was awesome! It enlightened me to conquer my fear in singing. I just wish you can have summer workshops here in the Philippines specifically in Bacolod City. God bless!💕💕

I could tell you were starting to cry. I felt it too. That is a powerful song. The fact that it made you cry impresses me. It shows that you have a very kind heart. You are beautiful inside and out. It's nice to see someone like you be so supportive of other singers. I know it's your job to train them, but still. I really wish I could sing, but I'm quite terrible. I'm not sure a coach could help. Keep up with the videos.

This is such a beautiful reaction! Thank you for sharing it with us 💕

What a beautiful reaction!!! It’s such an emotional song

I love Demi and I’m so happy you are reacting to her and that you are so positive towards what she does thank you soooooo much for supporting my queen and always having something caring and loving to say

I’m bawling. Thank you for sharing this one, because I don’t know how long I would have gone without hearing it. Perfect reaction.

So well said Tara 👍, the feels and lyrics in this performance trump the vocal technique we know she all has. Much respect for Demi, for strength it took to write and perform this difficult part of her life, wishing her all the best xox

I've watched about 10 different videos of yours within the past month or so and I've only just become a subscriber yesterday. This was the first video that popped up in my suggestions and I have to say thank you for THIS video. I'm also a Demi fan and I appreciate you not providing a critique for this performance, but showing your support for her. My respect for you as a vocal coach just skyrocketed. I also love to sing and I am looking forward to watching more videos of your vocal tips. So, thank you. I appreciate you.

Thank you so much for your reaction to sober. I love all your videos and I'm so grateful how you see her as a songwriter rather than just a singer. Thank you so much!! I would be so happy if you would react to Demis song father

gosh Tara i love you so so much, i love the fact that you didnt comment on the technical side of this song and instead commented on the emotion. If its possible would you be able to react to Pentatonix's cover of hallelujah?? xx

Very much appreciate you sharing this without judgement. She's lucky to have you in her circle...

i LOVE her so much wow this makes me cry much :( thank you for being so supportive towards her, her fans like me appreciate it so much, please could you react to her more :)

I didn't even know she sang this live , I'm crying ugh 😫😭😔😔

This was such an emotional performance and I appreciate your heartfelt reaction to this. 😍

What a wise and mature btoh song and reaction, i've got shaves everywhere, you are awesome Tara, you are awesome Demi.

Thumbs up for the honest reaction, Coach Tara 👍👍. Don't worry about being a coach all the time. Sometimes it's fine to just enjoy the experience of listening to a song. 😊

Loved it, so intense and sweet. Thank you :)

I've seen her on the X Factor, but this is the first time I've heard her sing. My prayers are with her. 💙

I really love demi and this song makes me sad and proud at the same time.. and I know she try to fight it... addiction is not an easy thing... I hope she will come back and shine even more.. thank you for reaction to this ❤️❤️❤️

yesyesyesss, you should react to demi lovato- father - stone cold ass well!! these are amazing (just saying for the vocals, this one is beautifull too of course, just to see her tecknique even more) thanksss for the reactionnn!!!!!! loveyouuu (didnt even watch the reaction itselfff ahahaha)

A very emotional performance! I'm not usually a Demi fan, but this performance was great! Cool outfit! :) I need more reactions of Dimash!

Just gained a subscriber from seeing this! Such empathy and support and love here.

Thank you for giving such a loving reaction.

Such a good reaction, I love all of your advice it’s easy to understand and I appreciate that! You should review Demi Lavoto signing stone cold. It is truly an amazing performance.

You are such an amazing person!

I admire her for the strength and courage that it took to write and perform this song, it was sooooo beautiful and touching...on a different note..I know that you don't react to your students, but would love to hear your comments on Angelica Hale doing Skyscraper by Demi...it is very moving and powerful..

Perfect reaction...one of the best vocalist in the industry. I pray for this young lady often bc she cld easily slip...she is so phenomenal..what a talent!

I have seen this so many times. I rewatch it because this reaction isn't about what she did or didnt do vocally. She gave an honest reaction that most of us had and it has been amazing to watch it. Please react more to her and maybe Gaga's emotional videos.

This was very moving. I appreciated the song. Her performance and your reaction to it.

I always enjoy your analysis on the technical aspects, but the way you spoke about Demi and her struggles, and how it's not just about technical prowess but serving a great truth that really hit me. I am just as attracted to a voice that has lived, something that shows the scratches, dents and scar tissue of life as I am a lovely voice. It's almost like the sonic equivalent of staring into the eyes of an old wise man or woman. You know you are gazing at a slice, a shard of eternity. Thank you for sharing your reflections and your empathy not just as a vocal coach, but as a human being.

I love this and Demi so much! Could you maybe react to a video of Demi’s vocal transformation through the years? Or maybe an older live performance vs a newer one? Her style and technique has changed so much and it would be super helpful

You have such a great outlook, I'm really gratified for the respectful attitude you presented in this critique. I'm not a huge listener of Demi's, but I do really respect her talent and the struggle she has gone through with addiction. On another note, I've just come back from A Star Is Born (and if you haven't seen it yet go now OMG!) and I would love to hear you review Lady Gaga and Bradley cooper doing Shallow. Or just Lady Gaga, I would love a critique on her weird mix of a voice, she sounds at equal times poppy, jazzy, classical, theatrical, it's a great combo!

Love you from Uruguay! Best wishes =)

You almost made me cry too :') I love your channel so much, hearing you talk about music in a such a simple way way about processes which are complex is fantastic! I'm sure you already gotten a lot of requests for this but could you analyze Ariana Grande - The Wizard and I, its a musical theatre style but she adds some pop elements to it. Very interesting!

Addiction is a struggle it's an everyday, EVERYDAY, struggle. It hurts not just the person is question but the people who love them, Demi I've always been your fan always since I saw you on Barney 😊 and Tara thank you for playing and watching this.

There is just something in my eye.. ok. Love these reactions!

I absolutely love Demi Lovato and this song never fails to make me tear up. Like you said, it's incredibly honest, painfully honest and I hope it helps her get through the place she's in and get out of the cycle of addiction. Next could you please react to Lara Fabian Je Suis Malade or Adagio Live ? They're very emotional as well

Another amazing analysis of singing from Tara.. you are my new favorite reactor and vocal coach in youtube now.. please react to darren espanto's 'i believe' .. i would love to watch and listen in your reaction of him.. lovelots😊

You are not only an amazing vocal coach, you are also a fashion Queen!

This was in Portugal, I was there crying my eyes out, thanks for the reaction

Such a sweetheart as always, Tara. I don't consider myself a fan of Demi's and I don't know anyhting about her addition. But what I can say is that she earned my respect for the strenght she showed by exposing herself in such a vulnerable way. Like someone comprehensive and sensitive once said about this video, "Good girl"..

Hi Tara! I love listening to your sage advice, so spot on. I would LOVE you to see David Phelps singing The Dream along with his "backup" singers, The Gaither Vocal Band. It is so PHENOMENAL! I would love to hear what you think! The resonance and depth is just exceptional.

I teared up too. My heart is for her. Love your channel btw just found it! I’m a singer/song writer wanting to learn more. I would love to hear your review of Jordan Smith’s journey on The Voice... maybe the song “Someone to Love” I think he’s absolutely amazing and love his unique take on runs. Would love to hear your thoughts if you read this. Thx for being so respectful of Demi. Says a lot about who you are. 🙌

oh Tara, you're not the only one cryng. I still do and I've heard this a couple of times. She's making herself completely vulnerable, and that's not an easy thing to do

I love how you don't get stuck in the rut of discussing or disputing other vocal coaches on RU-vid like some others do. May you please react to Maps or Take me to Church sung by Morgan James with Postmodern Jukebox?

Thank you for this video. I feel like Demi is always known for “screaming” even though she hits beautiful high notes but this song is real. It’s more about “love” and sex but this is REAL deep issues that people go through. It’s raw and relatable.

I myself am no singer at all (my poor car hear me singing every day, poor thing) but I fell in love for your videos. I never learned anything from music, no instruments, no singing lessons and this videos teach me so much and show me how to properly open mouth, what to sing and how to do it etc. I actually sit with a black mirror screen in front of me and I often lift my head up and try to do what you are showing to us :-) Keep us up those lovely videos of yours and have you ever heard of Voiceplay? Also acapella. If not, I would so love to see your reaction to their singing :-)

Beautifully sensitive reaction and non-critique. Perfect. I would really love to hear your take on Kelly Clarkson singing Piece by Piece live on American Idol, and then a reaction to either Little Mix Best Live Vocals or Little Mix Acapella Queens. Thanks very much, from a loyal subscriber!

Kudos for this beautiful commentary. Not everything can or should be boiled down to technique.

Omg LOVE your videos! Now that the holidays are getting here can you PLEASE make a react video of O HOLY NIGHT by SO HYANG!!! Her vocal range is out of this world!

I love you Demi ❤️. And thank you Ms. Tara for loving and respecting her too ❤️

Yass Can You React to Voctave - Great Movie Medley

PLEASE, please react to demi lovatos best live vocals (2017 UPDATED) or her live performance of FATHER

Tara, you can cry, I am almost an emotional nerf, but I cry when I listen to this, which is kinda huge bc almost nothing gets emotion out of me. This is her song, her struggle, but it is mine as well.

I love your compassion.

Love Demi! I hope she gets better! Her voice is amazing

omg I'm almost crying, demi's voice is so beautiful and I love her so much

You're so sweet. Thank you 💘

watch ariana’s wizard and i performance from the wicked special!!!!!!

I am trying to write a song and I get ideas in my head but come out the other side. I admire Demi for writing her own songs and I know she can get through this

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Demi Lovato so much!! She is very inspiring! Beautiful in and out!!

I love her songs. It’s keeping me alive.