Voice Teachers React to Sohyang Singing Bridge Over Troubled Water 

next please....So-Hyang "Lean on me"

She is so underrated, wish she could perform in world stage just like Dimash.

Her epic Gospel song is " Everyone". 7 min. full emotion and power. For me, the best female singer ever

I loved how the video started off with lots of pauses, going back, talking technical stuff but then halfway it was like. screw it, we're just going to watch, get chills and be amazed.

You guys pointed out the tension and "muscle" in her singing quite a few times and you're actually spot on! When Sohyang was giving a lecture at a music university, she spoke about how she planned this Bridge Over Troubled Water performance. She specifically mentioned that the "sound" she was aiming for was a constricted sound. Which was why she already had a lowered larynx by the second verse, and from then on she just carried the weight from her lowered larynx position up to her higher range. Hence, the heavy, desperate, muscley constricted sound. If you watch her rehearsal videos, you would know that Sohyang can breathe out a resonant mixed A5 note without preparation and with freedom in her throat and muscle. The tension in this performance is totally intentional to achieve the wanted emotional impact. That is why Sohyang is a one of a kind singer. She is flexible to choose any one of her vocal colours for each performance depending on the lyrics/genre/message.

OMG react to Arirang next plsss

She is amazing ❤😍

Watch her sing “everyone “ “arihang alone “ and “you raise me up!

Most of Sohyang's reactions have something in common. Initially, the evaluation of the song. In the middle,'Yeah. good at singing.' In the last part, she sings so well that she doesn't evaluate it and just listens.

She is the BEST female singer in the world..... Also she teaches music and voice at the University of South Korea. She is a Master Vocalist, and she does her own arrangements.

Her voice isn't tense tho. Almost at all, really. It's not muscle tension, it's compression. She mentioned this before. Besides, she uses a brighter sound than usual here. SoHyang has a new technical surprise in every performance. You should react to Arirang or Everyone.

I watched Sohyang teaching a young girl to sing a particular song & in one part she actually put the girls hand on her stomach while she sang the same phrase over & over again with different intensity to explain about breath support etc, which is what you’ve just been saying about her singing with her whole body, I mean Sohyang has to get the power from somewhere because she’s only petite. I agree that if you 1st master your technique you can then concentrate on emotion & believe me,when it comes to emotion & telling a story through a song, she is definitely at the top. Not only does she reduce me to tears sometimes when singing in English & I understand the lyrics, she also can have that effect on me when she’s singing in her native korean & I don’t understand a word, HOW does that happen? But it is true that the better you are technically, the easier you are able to adapt to different genre’s & varying degrees of emotion.?her impeccable technique allows her to basically sing anything, pop,rock,blues/jazz,obv the power ballads & she can even be heard rapping in a song called ‘day day’, but her heart lies with gospel & elements of gospel can often be seen in her arrangements, even those songs that you wouldn’t normally associate with that genre ( sohyang is responsible for the arrangement of all the songs she performs. She will always make the song her own when she’s doing a cover, sometimes changing it so much it’s only just recognisable & at other times changing it very little, depending on the song & the circumstances she is singing it in but she is always respectful of the original & never just changes it for the sake of changing it, she will only make changes that will enhance the song & make it better, as she see’s it anyway). If you really want someone to ‘take you to church’ the Sohyang is your girl & I highly recommend her song ‘everyone’, again from the ‘immortal songs’ series, 7.5 mins of belting heaven. Sohyang herself has said that this was the hardest song for her to sing, simply because of a lack of places to breathe, which I’m sure the both of you will be able to empathise with,rather than a non singer like myself. Great reaction guys, I’m not a singer or a musician & I like watching people explain why Sohyang makes us feel like we do. I suppose it’s easy for someone like me to be impressed by her vocal ability but she often gives people like yourselves,who know what they’re talking about, goosebumps too, which gives me an idea of just how good she is. Finally, I would advise you to read up on her back story which,along with other things,will help explain why she is not a household name all over the world, something that amazing voice of hers surely warrants!!

We were all waiting for the chills LOL! Sohyang is one of the great vocal technicians around at the moment. She doesn't really free-wheel her songs. Everything is thought out, scripted, and drilled. She is a wonder...because she can put everything into every song she does after working out all the points.

Please check out Arirang Alone, Everyone, Hug me, Lean on me, You Raise me up, Dream. She'll continue to blow your mind.

Thank you for a great reaction and analysis. A warm welcome to the amazing world of Sohyang. She is a ccm/gospel singer, devout Christian, cancer survivor and one of the best female vocalists currently on the planet. She is an independent artist with no social media, who has turned down many offers from the big labels over the years (including from Sony last year). She says that her goal is to use her voice in order to bring comfort to people going through difficult times. Take the journey, as what you witnessed is just the tip of the iceberg. Check out her rendition of Arirang Alone next, from Immortal Songs 2.

If you havent yet, you should react to so hyang singing arirang alone, and/or everyone, next;

I have been around for 60 years, and to me, she is the best female vocalist on the planet.

I don't think you guys will ever find a singer with a more tensionless mixed voice than SoHyang... It's not extrinsic muscle tension that you're hearing, it's a mixture of twang, compression and frontal placement. The facial expressions are deliberate, for emotive purposes. The compression that makes it sound slightly tighter is also deliberate. She gave a lecture a Baeksuk university where she said the compression was a stylistic choice, specifically for this performance. Sincerely, you guys haven't heard anything yet by her, you are in for some big treats. From an objective, purely scientific, pedagogical standpoint, she's undoubtedly a once in a lifetime vocalist, especially in her mix. I recommend her rendition of "everyone"

Luv this duo vocal coach reaction... as always, vocal coaches appreciate & be amazed with her performances... pls react more Sohyang's performance... thks😁

If you liked this you should react to her singing "everyone"

That note she hits at 18:42 gave me chills. It's so perfect.. it's melting into the symphony.

I adore Sohyang so much. She has an anointing y'all.

There’s nothing wrong with intentionally being breathy for an emotional impact. Especially if the person proves that they can go in and out of that. You just don’t want to overdo it.

Sohyang performances are almost beyond human standards.

I don't mind watching videos 30 mins or 1 hour long from u guys... cuz it is fruitful

Her voice is unique and crystal clear!! No one can better singing this cover of bridge of troubled water!!

I always love it when voice experts dissect Dimash and Sohyang, and usually they start off so technical, and there's a point when they stop analysing and just start enjoying. In your case was when you got chills. Analyse her 'Everyone' one of these days. You won't be disappointed. It's her most epic performance ever.

I'm a 79 year old retired singer/musician/performer/teacher, and I love you guys. I understand your emphasis on technique and healthy/unhealthy singing. Even though I'm more of a balance between technique and emotion in singing performance, I do believe that your approach can help young singers get and stay on a good track. Your also a cute young couple with great passion for music. I have been a fan of So Hyang for many years and highly admire and respect her 20 year career and legendary/iconic status in South Korea and other parts of the world. You will not find an artiist more seriously dedicated to her art & craft or as deeply passionate about her artistic message. She's also a beautiful human being.

Great Reaction! For our Queen Sohyang! She shows so much emotions(her hand gestures, smiling when singing,)has the most "Feels"(The chills you mentioned..lots of goosebumps...some even shed a tear or two),, when she uses he angelic heavenly voice instrument to help us all heal.... Especially during these surreal strange times! She sings not for fame(turned down numerous huge offers) but to comfort all her many wonderful world wide fans.. Next: "Lean on me" "You Raise me up" "Arirang Alone" etc. etc... and her masterpiece,, "Everyone" an absolute MUST to have the english lyrics!!!! Stay Safe from Hawaii!!!😁😁😁 PS: Her background vocalists & orchestra also enhance her mesmerizing performances!

I can't escape from her because she's always more than I thought.🥺 She is phenomenal. Thank you for reaction.🙋‍♂️

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 ♥

I could watch y’all talk forever! Please react to more SoHyang!

You NEED to react to her singing Arirang Alone. It’s a Korean “folk” song that describes the hope that someday North and South Korea will one day reunite. It’s an emotionally powerful, technically lovely performance.

She is way beyond the point where she has to think/worry about the technical stuff. Like a master painter, she just uses them to paint the color and texture of her voice as she sees fit. If you want to see a truly insane technical display, listen to 'Everyone' which is 7 minutes of a non-stop vocal/emotional rollercoaster. "You Raise Me up' is another epic performance that will give you chills all over.

Great, great reaction, guys. Next up, "Everyone"!

I'm BTS J-ARMY 🇯🇵 and I love So Hyang a lot. My favorite her performance is I will always love you and Lean on me. Thank you for reaction So Hyang.

Loved the reaction! Can't wait to see more of hers!

So hyang everyone please

*Queen of Asia's Goddess Vocalist Sohyang* *Queen of Mixed Voice in the World* *Queen of Support in Most Range in the World* *Queen of Healthy Technique in the World* *Queen of Angelic Head Voice in Asia* *Queen of Octave Jump in Asia* *Queen of Key Change in Asia* *Queen of Resonance in Asia* *Queen of Fast Vibrato in Asia* *Queen of Gospel in Asia* *Queen of Consistency in the World* *Queen of Vocal Bible in Asia* *Vocal Goddess in Asia* People may debate & question about her sound/tone before & during her prime (ugly,thin watsoever haters may say) but for me, Sohyang's voice is something to look forward because of the technique ,originality(in terms of arrangement & interpretation different from typical singers), and the surprise that she has under her sleeves ...🥰💞😍🥳😘☺️ She just proves to the WHOLE world, having a good technique you will be able to PRESERVE your voice even after you reach 40s+ She is legitly *Queen of Asia's Goddess* period ! *Queen of ALL Queens*

SoHyang is the Ice Queen. You’ll get chills galore.

Thank you for the reaction. Welcome to Sohyang's world~^^ Great performance~😇🥰😍👑

Thank you for loving SoHyang~~ She is a gift from heaven and a precious treasure of South Korea. God bless you always~!!!

Warm Welcome to the Amazing world of SoHyang....!!! love the technical approach and telling what you really think whether it's good or bad... Hope to see more...

I love this style of reaction where you talk and discuss about the singer, it's very educational for me as a singer.

Can you react to Sohyang Hug Me next, it’s really good

Good job. I love this rection. Sohyang more please!

Sohyang is THE best female singer imo. I'm always impressed at how her voice sounds, it's impressive and delicate at the same time!

y'all don't have to apologize for in depth analysis. there are plenty of basic reaction channels if that's not what people are looking for. i don't think i've heard nearly this much analysis from anyone else. it's quite interesting, even for a neophyte such as myself. it definitely helps y'all stand out. :)

You will get lost if you watch: Everyone, Never Enough, I won't give up, Arirang Alone, Home, Stay etc....

Thank you for the entertaining reaction video. You guys are indeed very much focused on the technical aspects of singing but I enjoy your enthusiasm and passion about singing. Also I appreciate your remain open-minded on the differences in stylistic choices in spite of personal preference. Glad to listen to your discussion on how technical proficiency allows the singer to have more artistic freedom and choices in the genre or musical expression they use. Your observation on her use of her full body to generate the formidable power is also very pointed. Someone described Sohyang as a full-body singer for similar reasons. Sohyang had to exert a lot of energy for this performance even though she made it appear effortless on stage. When in the backstage, she showed the camera how drained she was and how much her hands were shaking afterwards. As a layman to vocal study, I find Sohyang's breathy tone tremendously moving and her belting awe-inspiring. Ultimately the performance simply leaves me an indelible impression of how I felt about myself afterwards. As you noted, there are plenty of fantastic performances on line for us to enjoy and hope to see you visit Sohyang soon.

She is just amazing. Thank you so much for great reaction and analysis. Have a nice day.

Not sure how many times I watched this reaction video but I think I learn something new everytime from you guys. Thanks!

I’m not a singer and I really don’t know what you are talking about, but regardlessly SOHYANG brings me to tears all the times and has soothe my soul plenty of times.

All the performances by Sohyang in Immortal Song 2 will give you chills guaranteed.

Love the reaction! Yup welcome to the Sohyang world! Where tons say she’s the Queen and Dimash is the King. Sohyang is by far the best to me! Her total package of talent, skills that go well beyond vocals, beautiful background life story, and most of all, what she stands for. She does all her own arrangements. She also has many more songs. Rap, Pop, Jazz, Rock, and of course her wheel house, gospel. Mahalo and Aloha from Hawaii! 🤙

Welcome to Sohyang's world. You will be hard pressed to find anyone with better technique than her.

Her studio version “Amazing Grace” will be the best text for people who wants to know how to sing, I think! Welcome to Sohyang’s amazing journey! I absolutely enjoyed your reaction 😃

haha I KNEW you two would love her..DEFINITELY check out her cover of, "I Have Nothing" as well!

Thanks a lot for very detail analysis and reaction. She is one of best singer who always give me comfort and cheering-up.

Best rendition of this song. Please, please react to her take of "YOU RAISED ME UP" from IMMORTAL SONGS 2 where she proves she's an "EARTH ANGEL"!!!

I was waiting for your reaction to So Hyang. You need to hear more from her!

She is the best gospel singer in the world 🌍

Sohyang sang during Begin Again Korea. I strongly recommend "love poem" and "stay."

Welcome to So hyang world! Check her "Arirang Alone" in immortal songs! It's like heaven I promise!

Thank you... We sincerely welcome you to the world of Sohyang's music. Sohyang’s song always seems to play a role in our hearts. Sohyang’s song seems to be heard more often with the heart rather than with the ear. I would also like you to comment on Sohyang's other songs. "you raise me up", "Lean on me", "Power of love", "Arirang alone", "I will always love", "Everyone", "I have nothing", "Where are you", "Monalisa" , "Hug me", "Dear love", "Wind song" etc...

Her rendition of "I have nothing" at I am Singer is beyond amazing. Great analysis btw!

Undoubtedly one of the best singers out there ❤️ you guys should react to her singing “Everyone” or “Arirang”

You know shes good when vocal coaches just laugh xD

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 cancer survivor from uterine cancer at 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 travelled to Asia to work with her. 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 After 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 went to Japan in order to perform eight concerts together 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 closing 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. 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 does not pursue 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! 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. 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 is also a published novelist and theological treatist, and 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. 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. 😉

Ultimately, it is not about whether airy, breathy voice sounds better than belty mix voice or not; it is about trying to tell a story and/or message using a song. Sohyang is conveying an emotional story. In the beginning of the song, she wants to convey a certain closeness and intimacy to the audience and therefore the soft, airy and breathiness works best in that situation. As the song continues on, she need to convey deeper emotion in her story telling and started to do more chest and mix voice to create a memorable impact. Sohyang is a phenomenal singer; but she is also an incredible story teller. Interestingly, she also happens to be the author of a couple fantasy novels and able to speak in five different languages that I am aware of. Super talented human being.

angel sohyang ^^ you raise me up gogo~~~

So Hyang's singing is impeccable as is her faith! I hope, as worship leaders you will take a look at 4th Impact's powerful version of Kutlass' What Faith Can Do!! They also made a video of So Hyang's version of Bridge over troubled water in 4 part harmony as a tribute to the frontliners who put their lives on the line daily during the pandemic. It is spectacular. I will leave the links below.

Sohyang actually lives like a 'bridge' between God and people, which is why she is a messenger not just a singer.

As a korean girl, I recommend korean traditional song "Arirang alone(홀로 아리랑)" sung by Sohyang at the same TV show in this video. This song is originally traditional song, but arranged. This song is more dramatic and smoother than original song. So it'll be easy to access tthe song. But you need to know it is not just easy to access but also very very very beautiful.

Great reaction and analysis. Please do more of her.

SoHyang, one of the greatest singer in the world that heaven blessed us with. Hope to see more.

Can’t wait for your next reaction of her cover! You guys are awesome! 😍😍😍

Thanks a lot analysis and reaction. Sohyang is best vocalist, not one of, nowadays easily.😆 She has so many amazing performances. Hopefully enjoy her angelic voice. Sohyang is truly level of galaxy.🤣

I see SoHyang and I subscribe... Anyone who discovers this jewel must be followed. So here is to you! Cheers... Please do a Vimeo (Vimeo not you tube reaction) to “Everyone”. I say Vimeo because to get the full impact of the performance you need the lyrics and Vimeo has them. Welcome to the otherworldly world of Sohyang, you wont regret landing in her planet, her orbital force is love from God to us. Thank you, amazing reaction.

OMG I love this kind of videos explaining in detail about her voice!! Please react to Everyone or Arirang Alone by her ❤️

I'm a HUGE fan of hers, but have seen enough of her performances to know that although she is awesome, she is not perfect and I don't think she believes she is perfect either! She has said in interviews many times that she never underestimates the value of rehearsal and practice, and that one must also seek to improve themselves. She's been visibly upset on camera a few times after a performance did not go the way she had planned. The tension on her neck is occasionally visible but I doubt that it actually affects what's going on in the throat, considering that her larynx does not move around that much at all as she jumps up and down her mixed belt land, and she rarely sounds strained or squeezy. I think a lot of the times the muscle contraction we see on her neck is secondary to her facial expression, which is usually pretty intense mostly for the dramatic effects. Her free of straining is a testament to her stamina. Once you guys get to see her sing Everyone (I highly suggest a version with English subtitles) you will see that it's basically a vocal marathon, with her voice hovering between Bb4 and Bb5 for most of the second half of the 7-minute piece. She is also known to be breathy in the beginning of her songs because that is how she likes to start. She takes us on an emotional roller coaster with the dynamics and the strategically placed modulations. In songs like Lean On Me or Do You Know she moves up two or three semitones in just a few measures and it's just thrilling. Oh and I agree with you that she's a whole body singer, although she has given some of her best performances while sitting down. Her bigger issue is that sometimes her jaw doesn't come down straight but deviated to her right side. It looks painful but doesn't seem to put more strain on her jaw and she usually corrects it right away. She also occasionally retracts her tongue during emotional parts of the song especially as she climbs up towards the high end of the 5th octave, but again she corrects it within a few seconds, and I believe that in a few occasions she must have done that on purpose to bounce some of the resonance up in her nasopharyx for maximum ping. You guys also notice the variations of her vibrato, and that's also one of her signature moves. Her vibrato is super fast when she wants to get the intimate feeling, but it widens and spins much more prominently when the song gets more intense. All in all I think your analyses were valid, as you did the assessment from this one performance alone. Once you get to listen to her more, you'll know what she's capable of. Sohyang is not just a great singer but like any other awesome gospel singer, she is also an amazing performer who really engages with her audience. There's a reason you see people singing along and weeping during the performance. Technique is great and a lot of singers can wail and riff all the way to the high heavens but if it doesn't make you feel something besides "ok she can do those things - good for her" it does not really matter. I'd really recommend Arirang Alone or Everyone. I love her rendition of Hug Me as well, but the song is so underrated. I actually love all of her performances in the King of Masked Singer but since you can't see her face voice teachers don't really like to do analyses on those performances. Great job and I look forward to hearing you analyze more performances by this amazing angel.

You should react to arirang alone by her. She blows it out of the water and it’s on the same show. You’ve got a new sub here! Love your explanations and break downs

Just subscribed to you guys! Loved your reaction and analysis!!! And I totally get the wanting to "hate" the soft tone. I have a soft voice myself and it's a struggle 😂 I myself am a sucker for female singers with rich, dark, and deep tones of voice. If you want more So Hyang, I would love it if you reacted to one of her most recent performances in Begin Again. Her rendition of "I Will Always Love You", nearly acapella and sitting down is probably my favourite cover of that song ever.

I appreciate your take on this performance. Please react to more of Sohyang! She is honestly one of my favorite singers in the world. Sohyang is not only a really talented and experienced vocalist, but also a novel author and voice teacher. She gives lectures about singing and vocal technique at university in Korea. I recommend her performance of Everyone as well as Arirang and You Raise Me Up.

I love your channel ! We are amazing ! I´M from Brazil

Great reaction. There is some amazing talent in the world, don't you think? I'm not a singer but love to listen to great singers. I have a suggestion for you both. 17 year old Russian singer Diana Ankudinova. She has the most amazing unique contralto voice.

She is the real Queen Sohyang.....yes sir. In 2017 there is funny thing happen (for me and other some people.....hehehe),,,that Dimash Kudaibergen are Sohyang Male version, i always smile that time. They are both are amazing n brilliant singer.

I like your rigorous analysis and personal thought toward her performance. Look forward for your next reaction of her! Coaches ✌🏻👏🏻

I really like these two voice coaches!!. This is only my 2nd time watching them and . I realy like how they don't force themselves to be in perfect sync with each opinions!!

So-Hyang Arirang is my one of my favourite vocal performances ever, chillsssss

You should react to Sohyang singing Lean on Me for Michael Bolton when he guested at Immortal Song! Also her version of I Have Nothing is just... I have no words for it. It's beyond beautiful.

I’ve been waiting for you guys for weeks 😬

Of course and she’s a Vocal teachers herself and shes a Legend ❤️

it is so interesting seeing you discuss this, its so different from other reaction-analysis channels i loved this so much!! Please keep watching sohyang in the future

I love every time you guys stop to talk and I get even happier when she wants to rewind. You guys’ chemistry is unmatched and it shows not even halfway through this video. I cannot wait to experience you guys listen to the amazing vocalist that await in these reactions. Cheers! Definitely subscribing.

I have to say this is my favourite type of reaction and analysis. You break down every point. I'm a self taught singer and I love that you break down parts I sensed needed to be pointed out without causing a rage in Sohyang fans(I'm one of them, I mean who isn't?). Subscribed, can't wait to watch more of you two.

love your deep analysis. Please react to her more

She’s is ANGEL!

wow, such great and thorough analysis! subscribed, can't wait to watch more of you guys

You guys definitely should listen to Sohyang singing Arirang. I got chills the whole performance