Voice Teacher Reacts to Phantom of the Opera - Sierra Boggess & Ramin Karimloo 

she's amazing!

The way you smile every time Ramin Karimloo screamed SING, that's exactly me when I'm fangirling over Ramin's version of The Phantom.

I've always interpreted the more classical sounds at the end of this song as a metaphor for the possession: the phantom is controlling Christine, she goes from chorus girl to full blown star.

It's kinda sad people haven't watched this video as much as the other ones. I absolutely LOVE the Pahntom of the Opera. I love the way he sings the phantom. such emotion!

I miss Sierra and Ramin together ugh

1:58 Ramin: *sings* Sam: Jeez... Me too, Sam, me too.

I like how Karimloo sings the line "grows stronger yet" a little bit different from the other phantoms.

"There's so much pain in his voice." Welp, there you go, that's the phantom's character right there.

He should watch Sierra sing with the four phantoms of the 25th anniversary. It be interesting taking apart the four singers techniques.

Ramin: SING! Sierra's mind: idiot what does it look lijke im doin??

I love that she sounds more pretentious when saying “phantom” than him, it’s like a reflection on her character’s social status versus his. And his softer voice after his initial verse, it’s like he’s letting himself get intimate with her for a second. I love hearing you explain the techniques that makes me have an emotional connection with the singing!

I love the way he sings "stronger yet." It's different than what is traditionally sung.

This is a great performance but i think you need to look for 25th anniversary version.. they sang it more powerfully.

Please react to more classical stuff! It seems like you prefer reacting to pop, but I would LOVE to see your takes on more classical music or even just musical theater!

It gave me physical pain when he paused the video before Sierra’s final note. 😅

To say Sierra was ill when she performed this, she smashed it

Okay love this video! Fun facts about the singers even though everyone’s already doing it😂(but they’re my favorite): Sierra has videos with her voice teacher (Mary Setrakian) where they talk about how she was trained to sing very forward on the “mm” sound. She also uses belly breathing and pulls her stomach in to support the sound. I’ve also noticed that it seems she was trained to use those traditional classical vowels where it’s basically a modification and different from the actual word. (She always goes for “ah” when she can) Ramin on the other hand was originally untrained which I saw someone already say but he has stated that he doesn’t like open-mouth singing and will never sing that way. The dude will sing b-flats and barely opens his mouth. It’s crazy. He also seems to sing with pure vowels but they naturally flip or cover as opposed to completely changing them like Sierra. His E’s shade into the “ih” sound but I don’t think he’s doing it on purpose. Here’s a great video of him singing “Till I Hear You Sing” and you can hear his vowels and see that he doesn’t open his mouth much at all on those big notes ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mBKVYx4XnSQ.html I also had a question about the ending, you said Sierra was letting her voice thin out a lot at the top, but how does she manage to also make it sound full and operatic and not choked off while also being light with it? If I try to be light my voice sounds wayyy too thin, but if I try to get that fuller classical sound I push much too hard. My E6 comes out more light and pure, but those high C’s are in some weird spot where I can’t seem to balance it out.

He looks like he's in love with Ramin when he first starts singing and dude me too I also have to add that it's super hard keeping your eyes on Sierra and Ramin cause this dude has one of the most magical faces I've ever seen and such intense eyes

I'm a simple woman. I see Rierra, I click

I absolutely love Ramin and Sierra’s voices. I remember the first time I saw the phantom of the opera was when I was sixteen and I saw the 25th anniversary performance on Netflix...My mouth literally fell open! I had never heard such beautiful music before in my life lol. Even now it gives me goosebumps all the way up my neck and face to hear them sing together. I love it! ❤️

Sierra coming on: is softy and dreamy Ramin coming on: SING ONCE AGAIN FOR ME

I would like to know what you have to say about Nicole Schenzinger doing that.

Ramin is amazing. I love listening to his version of "Till I hear you sing".

Ramin: sings for 2 seconds Everyone: *mindblown*

I don't know much about opera, but one thing I'm sure is: *this vocal trainer LOVES ramin.* He smiles every time ramin opens his mouth.

I've been watching/listening to Phantom since it was first on stage in the West End. Ramin is, without a shadow of a doubt, my favourite Phantom. So grateful I got to see him perform this role and talk with him afterwards about it. This was really good, hearing about how their different techniques play into the roles too - of Christine being "classical" and the Phantom being more "maverick", the difference in the personalities... And the way that Christine changes from the first half of the song which is about the interplay between them to the end, where he is coaching her up to the high F, which is even more "classical".... Beautiful. This song gives me goosebumps every time.

sam looks kinda like raoul from the movie. lol is it just me who sees it?

Would love to hear your commentary on some of Freddie Mercury’s vocals

The only Phantom and Christine duo I accept ah! 😍😍

I just got into Phantom and I just got into you what a crossover

Your little smile when the phantom said “sing” the first time actually melted my heart 😍 I love the way they perform this together, they are by far my favourite phantom and Christine

Your reaction at 7:15! Hahah! Priceless. So I watched the 25th anniversary free showing on RU-vid (was available for 48 hours) and now the algorithm is giving me all the Phantom of the Opera-related videos I watched years ago. Haha!

Sierra Boggess is my favorite Christine Daae! Also could you react to IU's live performances? I'm interested to see what you have to say about her singing technique.

its 2am and im watching ur video, better get a heart from you mate.

Ramin Karimloo is my favorite phantom. Gerard Butler was a sexy phantom, but he couldn't sing and lacked emotion.

I totally agree with you on the shift in classical singing. I definitely find this more dimensional and sophisticated than the more traditional back resonant singing. It's great that you mentioned that, because I liked Ramin the most of all the phantoms, esp the phantoms who sing with that baritenor slash dark color to their voice. Ramin's interpretation is very intense because of the clarity of his resonance from tightening the vocal cords.

I have never heard an evaluation of the opera / musical singers. It's really interesting. Mainly a description of that singing. Here is his next song from the musical. For me this song is unique. He was able to create different emotions within one song here. I feel sorrow here, then anger and finally sadness and despair. It's just audio, but it's enough for an idea. Not every singer can express emotions like this in his own voice. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WQZHReCOw4s.html

they are the most amazing pair to ever perform this musical. Their chemistry and vocals are absolutely STUNNING. I can watch them for hours and hours. They’re so inspiring.

I subscribed after watching you analyze a kpop compilation but PLEASE don't stop doing videos about non-kpop things. The powerhouse that is the kpop fandom pulls a lot of RU-vidrs away from other topics. I, of course, will love to watch more kpop analysis as well, but don't lose your variety!! You're my favorite RU-vid discovery of 2018! :D

Please react to Sierra Boggess Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again

Ramin and sierra are the best duo

I love Sierra and Ramin on The Phantom of the Opera😍😍😍😍😍

I loved the reaction when Ramin started singing, love him

Sam! I have to say, after watching hundreds "vocal coach reacts" videos, I honestly believe you're the best there is. No gimmicks. Proper evaluation and critique of the processes and techniques used. You're fantastic. Thank you! 👌🏼

I love theatre with every fiber of my being and it would be cool seeing you analyze more theatre stuff!

Actually she was sick that day she had a head cold she sing live most of the part at the end it pre recorded cuz I know listen to the end it just goes in to it

Would love to see you react to and dissect Ramin Karimloo’s performance of “Till I Hear You Sing” from the Olivier Awards.

I am a massive fan of Ramin I first discovered him last year when Anastasia opened on Broadway (he played Gleb new ‘bad’ guy) and I’m new in the broadway world so I haven’t gotten into phantom of the opera at the time. Few months back I learnt he was in phantom and found out my mum has the dvd of these 2 doing the show in the royal Albert hall and I loved them I also know Sierra from when she did little mermaid on broadway I was shocked when I found out they could sing like this 😂😂😂🎭

React to The Phantom of the Opera - Nightwish, it's amazing

I would really love to see you react to the Nicole Scherzinger version. I had no idea she had such an amazing voice!

“You know what you’re talking about,” is an understatement! So knowledgeable!

Dude this is my favorite performance for this! Huge fan of Ramin so I'm glad you reacted to this!! Thank you for all the posts these days, always look forward to your videos.

Him: fails to pause Me: everytime i trynna pause someting

Thank you so much for analysing this. Sierra and Ramin are my favourite POTO pair because of their chemistry and I just adore Sierra as Christine.

Sierra was sick for this performance i believe

React to Lea Salonga singing on my own or I still believe

RAMIN OMG YES

I really like your reaction and the way you are analaysing things so i can still understand it 😃 Please react to Mitch Grassi's high notes/vocal range (the second one has his whistle notes, cause idk why, but people did not included those into high notes)! 😁 i love his voice

Alright, even if Sierra wasn't sick, take note she performed *Wishing* prior to this sequence; it's kinda hard to shift from that high to that low, she merely had a couple seconds of interval before TPOTO so.

I've seen both of these singers live on Broadway: Sierra as Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Ramin as Gleb in Anastasia. They're such incredible singers!!!! I loved that they did this together.

I see that Ramin emulated Anthony Warlow when going up on "stongER yet"

How about Nightwish' metal version of Phantom of the opera? The female one sustained awesome Eb6

The Phantom of the Opera is definitely my favorite song I even danced to it in my fifteen y.o. party (I'm Mexican so yes, I danced to the phantom of the Opera during my quinces lol it wasn't the opera version but a kinda rock version sang by Lacrimosa) I loved that you reacted to this song, I've seen sooooo many different interpretations of this and honestly this is one of my least favorites but I still like it. There's a performance of a kid singing to bits of this song during a "the Voice" (don't remember which county tho) that sounded really good for me, I'm saying in case you wanna watch it yourself. Thank you for this and every single video you've uploaded, they're very educational :)

Can you react to Ramin Karimloo “Till I hear you sing”

You liked the part when Ramin says "SING" for the first time cuz u smiled straight away 😂😂😂

Sorry to spoil the party, but the ending of this song is always lip-synced on Broadway/The West End and I think this performance is the same. That being said, I’m sure Sierra could do this live cause she’s incredible.

Personally I love Sierra's version. It fits the story of the musical: a girl with a pretty voice who was later taught by a master to sing classically. It's beautifully done. The character is "talking" to her her teacher, who, after almost sending her into a trance, demands that she SING! for him, and so she slips easily and almost suddenly into the classical voice he taught her. I love that Sierra balances that "normal" voice with the classic soprano voice throughout her performance as Christine.

This duo and Kaley Ann Voorhees/Ben Crawford are my favorites. Both pairs are simply breathtaking.

I love musical reviews. His voice alone just stuns me every time he starts singing. This is one of my favorite performances from Phantom of the Opera. I would love to see your opinion on this girl Carly Gendell sing a cover of “No Way” from Six the Musical. I’ve recently been obsessed with that musical.

damn... now you have to react to "phantom of the opera" by Nightwish, live, The End Of An Era dvd

Ramin is my all time favourite Phantom. Goosebumps throughout the whole performance. Sam thanks so much, this made my night!

There are no other voices like Ramin or Sierra's ♡ They're so talented!

Hi Sam, you need to see/review Nicole Scherzingers’ performance of this when she performed at the Royal Variety Show uk. Astonishing.

You need to watch Colm Wikinson and Ramin sing bring him home together and each of their versions of the music of the night.

Lol for a long time, he’s just absorbed into the song and performance, enjoying it for what it is. Love it 🥰

Absolutely love your videos - only recently discovered them, but your knowledge and commentary is so fascinating and clearly well informed. Your whole attitude to singing is wonderful, you're so accepting of all kinds of styles and never drag people down. Wonderful work :)

Apparently Ramin was never classically trained? In a video he did with Seth Rudetsky in 2014 he said he didn't know how to read sheet music which is WILD to me. Props to him for being able to have a career and not murder his vocal chords without classical training.

What a wonderful piece of music this is. I think my favourite version is the Nightwish live version from End of an Era.

Can't believe I haven't watched your reaction to this yet I love these two

I love Ramin's voice so much I can't.

I really think your analyses are amazing and really helpful for singers! I wondered if you could also do a reaction to an Elphaba comparison video, it would be fantastic!!

She's also sick in this performance ahh She's a talented one 😍

Ramin is SO MUCH PERFECTION

I loved how this guy bit his lips when Karimloo appeared. Same feels

Ramin says he never studied music and never took voice lessons. Wow!

Can you react to Nightwish - The phantom of the opera ( End of an era) and compare with this? this song is played in metal, very good one

He is honestly my favorite phantom

the last part of christine in this song, is pre-recorded, is the same vocals used in the 25th anniversay, but in this version they are singing live, except for Christine's high notes. loved the video, thanks for charing!

I see some other peeps asking about a Nightwish Phantom of the Opera review from their End of an Era recording! I agree 100%! Let's check it out👉👉

Would love to see you react to Nightwish - Phantom of the Opera. :)

i get chills whenever i hear them sing together! beautiful and talented.

Great video, very insightful and I love your facial expressions as you react! I was lucky enough to see them both in Love Never Dies when it opened in London and they just blew me away. They have amazing voices but the chemistry between them just elevates it even further.

i really liked your Insights !! u seem very professional

RAMIN IS THE BEST AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Your knowledge is impressive. I don't understand half of what you're talking about but it's a pleasure to listen to someone who obviously knows what he's talking about. Very well done.

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY I LOVE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

I like what you say about presence of Ramin’s voice, compared to others. I’m assuming you mean Michael Crawford? I have an ongoing debate with my grandma (neither of us are musically trained by any means but we do love music A Lot and have “good ear”) where she, having seen Michael Crawford and Sarah Birghman, doesn’t rly like the new trend of deeper voice phantoms, and she often says she feels like they yell too much Whereas whenever I listen to Michael Crawford, I feel like he’s missing intensity. Ofc he’s got a lovely voice, but to me he sounds too restrained? And that takes away a lot from the character imo. I just think it’s interesting, both our point of views, and you put it to words easily.

Have you ever heard Nicole Scherzinger's cover of this? Awesome stuff, would love to hear you opinion on it.

One of my all-time favourite shows....thank you for posting!! The music in this show always gives me the chills

Sierra is a goddess! Her enunciation is always so rich and intentional, I think it also really shows the difference between just a good performer and a freaking professional. So thankful this performance is available for the masses