*Arirang* is the most-beloved Korean folk song. It’s believed to be first sang over 600 years ago, and passed down from generation to generation. No one knows the exact meaning of Arirang but it embodies the spirit of the people of Korea for centuries. Arirang represents the suffering and tribulation (Arirang 'Hill') overcome as people and the nation. If we’re together as one holding hands, we can make it over the hill. *Arirang Alone* is a modern adaptation (released in 1990) of the original song written in the hope of reunification of Koreas. It’s a song of hope and peace. It tells a fantasy of the Island of Dokdo floating in the East Sea all alone singing Arirang. If Dokdo sang Arirang, alone in the Eat Sea, would North and South reunite? Dokdo is islets centrally located between Mount Baekdu (in northern border of North Korea) and Mount Halla (in Jeju Island, South Korea). Let’s ride a boat together from Baekdu and Halla. When we dock our boats at Dokdo, we’ll witness a new dawn together. The songwriter’s parents had to leave two sons and a daughter in North Korea during the war. His father’s dying wish to him was “when Korea reunite, go find your older brothers and sister and tell them that their parents did not abandoned them”. Where everyone in the audience sings along is where Sohyang incorporated the original Arirang lyric and melody.
of course her song is amazing...^^ and one more reason of your tears is that ARIRANG contains the Korean historical sadness...so I guess you can feel it from her song
"Why am I crying"? I am a 75 year old man and I tear up whenever I hear her sing. I've asked that question many times, and finally I know the answer. I tear up when I hear absolute perfection and that is what this fabulous singer gives us - every time.
Sir, I definitely agree with you. But regardeless of all vocal techniques, in fact she is a virtuoso in this field, her communication of emotions toward the audiences is the key point i guess and i am absolutely sure that she is a really good storyteller touching our hearts.
There are lots of Arirang songs in Korea All Arirang songs have a sad soul basically Add Sohyang expressed it very very well. Tearing is natural Friend of mine who is American was crying even though watching without English captions Have a great day
This song is korean traditional song and these lyrics have a meaning of singing about the pain of division in Korea from the war. So she said 'togerher'. I am also Korean and know the historical pain, but Sohyang's song brings me something more emotional. Thanks for your reaction..!
What are you talkin about “korean war”? The song Arirang is 600 years old. Its everything Korean. Han and Jung and every other emotion associated with our people.
@@lustwaffe9000 Oh, you're right. But I mean, this song is 'Arirang Alone', a song written and rewritten based on traditional music 'Arirang'. In the lyrics of this song, let's hold hands. The meaning of 'Let's go together' is to hope for the unification of South Korea and North Korea divided by the Korean War.
I still remember an interview with Sohyang. The reason why she sang with all her strength was that she sang loudly so that God could hear. Her voice was given by God. I still remember a few years later. that's why we always cry when we listen to her song. I'm not a Christian, but I can only describe her as an angel's voice.
SoHyang has a tiny figure. But a huge voice. It always suprise me as i listen to her. She can fill with her voice a whole stadium and the sky above it! She has the most powerfull voice a ever heard. Many consider her the best female singer in the world; Thats why you Ugly Laughing come from by the phrase; "Well done little one". SoHyang is by no means "ä litlle one"' she is a "Great one' ; In my opnion; "One of the best"in the world !
@@ronaldpessy6229 I think the "Well done little one" comment was matched with the old man nodding approvingly of Sohyang like he (the old man) was saying it in his head, "you have done well young one". That part was one of my favourite parts of the video, the true feeling of appreciation from the old people who personally experienced most of the challenges of Korea over the war years.
This song is actually very sad. Very hopeful but very sad, because it is a reflection of Korea as a war-torn country, filled with a lot of separations and heartbreaks, but also hope and optimism for a better, united future.
Fun fact: the whole production and arrangements are completely done by so hyang.This song has over 60 :-version .She created this one on her own.a fabulous work.
FINALLY someone who actually pointed out that transition from pure head to mixed/belt (7:27). Everyone focuses on the amazing Bb5 but NO ONE talks about this. Those 2 seconds are SO DIFFICULT. She went up one octave from chest to head and then on three different syllables she changed her tone three times from head to mix in just 2 seconds. 99% of singers would have cracked every single syllable. First time i saw this video my reaction was just the same. For me it is still the most amazing bit of this performance. I mean, apart from the otherworldly experience of that Bb.
@@Tom.T she did the Korean singing for Moana and you didn’t hear even 10% of her vocal abilities there. You shouldn’t judge any Disney princess singer based on the songs they sing in a Disney movie, because those songs are mostly there for conveying a message and not focused on the vocal aspect. Why do you think “Let it Go” became so popular? Because it was one of the few Disney songs that actually contained really hard-to-hit notes. Of course children loved it.
@@beyondviolet no matter what, will i stil mean sohyang, have a voice lot better them disney use in there movies, and i will go so far to say she better then celine dion, and mariah carey, so i don,t jugde her out from have disney singer sing in the movies, but have she sing in the real life
"Why am I cryting?" Sure can relate, especially for a traditional Korean folk song! Sohyang offers this fantastic example how music can transcend language barrier. The drama and the emotion can be so readily sensed through her magical voice in this amazingly arranged song. Love your approach of using written notes throughout the video to minimize prolonged interruption and also serve to highlight the breaks where you want to make important notes. Your reaction is filled with chuckful of vocal pedagogy, which often come across dry and alienating to me, a music consumer without much professional training. However, the passion and enthusiasm you put forward about the performance makes you so approachable and likable. So glad to find you on this journey to explore about Sohyang's music and hope to see you again soon. PS: Let me mention Sohyang's Bridge Over Troubled Water for your consideration the next time also on Immortal Song 2.
Vocal techniques aside, what separates So Hyang from the rest is her ability to express the essence of a song. Sure she has all the tools. But unless the emotions are genuine, all the technical stuff would be just a showing off. The reason we are so move by So Hyang's performances is that she sings from her heart and her emotions are real. Same thing can be said to your reaction.
I’m not gunna lie when I first saw this performance I also cried and I just couldn’t understand why but she just touched my soul with this song, it was amazing, honestly
This song is of national importance, the audience is in the same emotional state as her and us. I haven't listened to this performance in a while and I got chills all over once again. That's the first thing I heard from her. She's so incredible, those transitions, that tone... One of the best singers out there. When artists of this caliber sing, we get their message even without lyrics.
In Korea, 70% of the country is mountainous. So it was common to cross the mountain from the old rural village to the other village. Most of these mountain paths that appear outside the village are very high and curved. This road was called Arirang Pass. And, Korean traditional music called "Arirang" expresses this place as the last scene of seeing loved ones leave behind. Sohyang's song, "Holo Arirang," was composed by a Korean folk song composer to wish people living separately in North and South Korea could meet in one place. in the middle of a song " Dokdo. Did you sleep well last night? " There's a lyric like this. Although it is a personified expression of the Korean language's cherished object, many Koreans become emotional with the phrase. The composer thought it was a place where the separated people could meet.
"Arirang" means so deep, sad and historic to Koreans. And "DockDo" means so sad to Koreans. If you find her jaws, it's abnormal case to her. That's why it's so hard to sing Korean traditional song because her normal skill is not matched it, I guess. She sung "Breathe" song. You can find real "Breathe". You will be certainly surprised. That's why that song is bigger, deeper and wider than "Arirang Alone". But That song is Masked Singer Version. Because of Copyright, I think you'd better react final reacting about So-Hyang.
if someone doesn't cry when watching this (especially for the first time!), they must be devoid of all sense of humanity... so hyang is able to bring forth an emotional mixture from the very depths of my soul that ends with me sniveling like a messy child every single dang time i hear her sing.
I'm expecting her amazing performance. Especially there is the most breathtakingly beautiful ending part I've ever heard in my whole life. She always touches my heart. I can only say Wow. After watching this performance, I don't know what to say. It's just so~~~ beautiful and amazing. She looks like an angel. Thank you so much for the best analysis and reaction. Have a good time.
Shes gonna be singing again in a korean tv show called “비긴어게인” hope you can react to her recent healthy singing as well soon☺️ The show is up next week!
Julia next one you need to react to is Lean On Me with MIchael Bolton in the audience . One of the few performances she does that is more mind blowing attention getting singing than singing from a pure emotional standpoint. And that's not a bad thing, just a little out of the ordinary. Nice work as always.
This performance is just EPIC, isnt it? just like watching a grandiose movie soundtrack live! the music arrangement, the vocal, the story, progressions. just awesome!
Isn't it interesting that even when the meaning of the song is not understood, the emotions are are still clearly recieved. Music truly is the universal language.
I think the highlight for this performance in So Hyang's heart is the the Korean Olympic Dance Skate Team used this performance as their music in the Winter Olympics in S. Korea and if I remember correctly they medaled ...
I have been told by many people throughout my life that I sing quite well, but I feel like a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs when I hear the likes of Sohyung. She is the singer all other vocalists strive to achieve the talent of. Thanks for reviewing one of her native language songs. This was so beautiful and moving even without knowing the words or meaning of the lyrics (subscript translation in closed captioning). BTW: I love your beautiful hair and skin. You are such a beauty. Seeing your heartfelt emotional reactions to this georgeous singing was as touching as the vocals to me. Real emotions affect me. Your clear knowledge of the subject matter is a big plus to a review channel of this type as well. You, young lady, have earned my subscription. SUB'd!
It is been so long you didn't watch Sohyang sing. Watch her sing at Begin Again Korea road show busking to comfort people during coronavirus period. "I will always love you"
She is an actual angel, she went through a cancer and she won the battle against it... she has so much soul!! And this song it's super emotional for Korean people, it talks about the hope of reunification between North and South Korea... btw, this version of the song always makes me cry, it's so beautiful
Hey Julia! You asked what the song was all about. By what I could learn by watching this song over and over again... and also from UA-cam comments :), is that it's a very traditional song in South Korea, kind of a folk song about the Koreas unification dream. I don't know if you've already watched this short interview where she talks about what she learned from a famous American vocal coach. It's interesting to know that when Koreans talk about "vocal coach jargon", they are usually do it in English. ua-cam.com/video/xyQ0Kdx1QW4/v-deo.html It has English subtitles.
Its basically a Korean reunification song based on the traditional folk song Arirang. In the song, it mentions Baekdusan and Hallasan which are the two highest points in North Korea and South Korea which are at opposite ends. In the song, it mentions that we should travel from each end.
Just thought i would put here that I really love your editing. A lot of vocal coaches react to these songs/artists and, with all due respect, their analysis is often just as good as yours but your editing really makes your videos shine in my opinion.
I would strongly recommend checking out her performance of Bridge Over Troubled Water sometime!! It’s by far my favorite display of just how ridiculously effortless she makes such amazing belts
As a Korean (Who can understand the language and know this song well) If you felt this song is cute and pure but also make you cry That means this song is delivered correctly. The song is telling about everything that this UA-camr reacted Even if she can't understand korean and history of the song. I'm so glad I watched this video because It makes me feels like So-hyang has delivered the song perfectly.
Bravo Julia. For us So Hyang fans in Croatia, she is CESARICA, which means empress in the Croatian language, but Croatia's most popular song for the last 30 years is also called "CESARICA". It is a song about love for an everyday woman who is Good, beautiful, desirable to all and our hearts cannot do without her just as flowers cannot live without water as that song says. THE EMPRESS OF OUR HEARTS So Hyang. Greetings from Croatia.
Yeah but... I mean... do we even actually consider Sohyang "KPop"? When I think KPop I think cheesey teeny-bopper type music.... Sohyang just seems so far above and beyond that. Lol
Arirang, Korea with a long history, was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 5, 2012. In the lyrics of this song, the East Sea and Dokdo appear, showing that it is the territory of Korea.
Oh I was wondering if you'd catch the jaw thing, it shows up very noticeably here but it's pretty inconsistent and not even in the toughest sections so I've always thought it was some sort of performance affectation that may even be subconscious. She has other performances where the high mix is accompanied by a tilt of the head to the right (you'll see it in Lean on Me and O Holy Night) but when you see rehearsal footage that stuff is nowhere to be seen. Anyway, great reaction as always you really do "get" her in a way that's pretty rare for the vocal coach reviewers and look forward to continuing the journey through her catalog.
Her vocals are beyond amazing but her talents are swelled by the fact that she is responsible for the mesmerising arrangements of all the songs she performs,giving us a real insight in to her musicality as a whole. If you listened to the original of this song you could be forgiven for hardly recognising it as it is just a traditional folk song,a bit 'ploddy',as folk songs sometimes are, but a sprinkle of the old so hyang magic it has become more 'anthem' like. There are a couple more 'english/american' songs for you to look at that are 'classics' that almost everyone would know that have had the so hyang treatment, which are 'bridge over troubled water' & 'lean on me' (before the song starts,never in a million years will you be able to guess the direction in which that goes!!!) both from the show 'immortal songs 2' & then there is her performance of 'i have nothing' at the DMC FESTIVAL, which tbh doesn't change too much from the original in the first half of the song,apart from the key she sings it in, but the second half of the song however,in particular the climax,is a different story altogether.al these songs I suggest for the same reason,which is that I am sure you are familiar with the originals so you can compare(not the best choice of word as everyone is individual so you probably shouldn't compare but maybe what i'm trying to say is that you have something to 'relate' so hyang's version to). Once you have got through these I suggest that you take a look at her 8 performances on the show 'king of masked singer' which she won,and remained queen,for 7 consecutive weeks,which is a record for the show. These songs are the opposite in that they are all korean songs which I am sure you wont be familiar with,but this is where,in my opinion,her talent shines the most,I think these performances show off her vocals( & her skill at arranging too) much more than the performances you have seen so far. It is also here where you can see her versatility to the max because you get the ballads etc but you get the pop,the rock & believe it or not you also get the rap(day day). The korean version of this show is not as 'extravagant'(or scary) when it comes to the 'masks' as the UK/US version & so hyang's mask is very 'human' like, I think her character is called 'old lady' actually, which is not so distracting, and anyway, once she starts singing there is no doubt that it is her. I know that is a lot of performances & I realise there are only 24 hrs in a day & that there are other artists you want to react to but please,be kind to yourself & even if you dont do a reaction video for us,please please please just listen to them for your own personal enjoyment. As I said,these songs are predominately in korean but if you do want the eng subs then I suggest you watch them on vimeo. Great rea tion by the way,I really enjoy watching people watching so hyang,particularly people like yourself who are professionals,in different capacities, when it comes to singing/music etc as it helps us people that only know it sounds good to understand what she is doing that makes it sound good,apart from the fact that she has a god given talent. Hoping for another reaction video soon. Thankyou Julia
As I listen to Sohyang's songs in Masked Singer, I can feel the siren of Greek mythology. In other ways, I feel like I'm watching a tech demo of a human song. Almost every song, but I felt that way when I listened to "Home" and "Breath."
I'm Korean. The reason why I looking for Sohyang reaction videos is because she is just amazing and I wonder if people abroad feel the same way. Sohyang will begin to appear on 'Begin again' show which is JTBC's music program. Starting this Sunday at 11 pm. ua-cam.com/video/egmSXxB3O4U/v-deo.html Thank your for your commentary.
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Ha ha, you’re commenting about the lady on the left, when the one on the right who’s right in front of the screen has the biggest open mouth I have ever seen! She was shook!
It's really funny that the Immortal Songs performances all include multiple stank faces at her belts from the other competitors but her rivals on I Am Singer were all super poker faced no matter who ridiculous she got.
@@kbar5821 well if you were koreans, you would know that IAS contest is for unique/special/legendary singers which means they all have their own levels and signatures.. they were all still surprised to each other though in some moments.. like sohyang - fate, the one - my man's woman, guckkasten - monalisa, lee eun mi - for you,etc
You have to watch the full episode. It's on UA-cam somewhere. Sohyang even had a bigger mouth when the lady on the right went into E6 in head voice. But, the funnier part comes after that and I think I'll stop the spoiler here.
I'm 47yr old male from the US, and I teared up too. I couldn't even keep reading the captions because I was so transfixed by the performance. So I wasn't a hundred percent sure what the lyrics are about. But I probably was.
The hidden meaning of cute lyrics in this song is longingness for reunification of South and North Korea... and the song contains sadness of separation of Korean peninsula as well.
I recommend you 'Bridge over troubled water' covered by Sohyang perfomed on 'Immotal songs'. Also, if you want to hear super angelic voice of her, try 'Home' perfomed on 'Masked Singer'.
One of best singer of today, i've been a huge fan since i first her in 2014, i have over 100 of her MV on my channel and Digital downloads of her greatest hits on my laptop. It's because of her and three other South Korean singers like Park Ki Young, ALi, Son Seung Yeon that i have learned the South Korean language.
I can just watch you go on all day long. As much as I am stunned by Sohyang everytime she sings, your understaning and insights of her vocal technique astounds me. You too are such a master in singing..
Sohyang appeared in the Korean TV Show JTBC Begin Again Program. This program is broadcast once a week, so you can do it every week with Sohyang. Hang the link below ua-cam.com/users/JTBCBeginagain
I"m wondering. Does anyone here know that Sohyang was the singing voice for the Korean version of Moana? Here is one: ua-cam.com/video/iFwtA4bF0JE/v-deo.html And another : ua-cam.com/video/fMIEdGtEyeo/v-deo.html
*Arirang* is the most-beloved Korean folk song. It’s believed to be first sang over 600 years ago, and passed down from generation to generation. No one knows the exact meaning of Arirang but it embodies the spirit of the people of Korea for centuries. Arirang represents the suffering and tribulation (Arirang 'Hill') overcome as people and the nation. If we’re together as one holding hands, we can make it over the hill.
*Arirang Alone* is a modern adaptation (released in 1990) of the original song written in the hope of reunification of Koreas. It’s a song of hope and peace. It tells a fantasy of the Island of Dokdo floating in the East Sea all alone singing Arirang. If Dokdo sang Arirang, alone in the Eat Sea, would North and South reunite?
Dokdo is islets centrally located between Mount Baekdu (in northern border of North Korea) and Mount Halla (in Jeju Island, South Korea). Let’s ride a boat together from Baekdu and Halla. When we dock our boats at Dokdo, we’ll witness a new dawn together.
The songwriter’s parents had to leave two sons and a daughter in North Korea during the war. His father’s dying wish to him was “when Korea reunite, go find your older brothers and sister and tell them that their parents did not abandoned them”.
Where everyone in the audience sings along is where Sohyang incorporated the original Arirang lyric and melody.
I- yah. I couldnt have said it any better😂😂
Damn...
Jesus that's beautiful. Makes the song somehow even more magical. This performance is seriously transcending.
Verdi's music unified Italy. Never believe it's impossible.
thankyou. seriously.. for this fine explaination..
One of the most stunningly beautiful live performances in human history!
It isn't very often that you hear a song and realize you have never heard anything like it before (and probably never will again.)
Exactly!
Absolutely I agree with you. Especially ending part is so breathtakingly beautiful.
A Master piece
agreed. never get tired of listening to this. evergreen most definitely.
“why am i crying” is something i find myself saying every time i listen to Sohyang
Same here
Autumn McDonough and some people say she sings with no emotion! I don’t get it!
Everytime I listen to this.
Tears: hello
Yup.. even I was shocked that I cried the 1st time I heard this song. And I am a man tho
of course her song is amazing...^^
and one more reason of your tears is that ARIRANG contains the Korean historical sadness...so I guess you can feel it from her song
"Why am I crying"? I am a 75 year old man and I tear up whenever I hear her sing. I've asked that question many times, and finally I know the answer. I tear up when I hear absolute perfection and
that is what this fabulous singer gives us - every time.
Sir, I definitely agree with you. But regardeless of all vocal techniques, in fact she is a virtuoso in this field, her communication of emotions toward the audiences is the key point i guess and i am absolutely sure that she is a really good storyteller touching our hearts.
this song lyrics contains the sadness of Korean history so I guess that you can feel the sorrow from her voices
There are lots of Arirang songs in Korea
All Arirang songs have a sad soul basically
Add Sohyang expressed it very very well.
Tearing is natural
Friend of mine who is American was crying even though watching without English captions
Have a great day
Amen
I almost wet my pants when I first heard her singing...I am 42
This song is korean traditional song and these lyrics have a meaning of singing about the pain of division in Korea from the war.
So she said 'togerher'.
I am also Korean and know the historical pain, but Sohyang's song brings me something more emotional.
Thanks for your reaction..!
What are you talkin about “korean war”?
The song Arirang is 600 years old.
Its everything Korean. Han and Jung and every other emotion associated with our people.
@@lustwaffe9000 Oh, you're right. But I mean, this song is 'Arirang Alone', a song written and rewritten based on traditional music 'Arirang'. In the lyrics of this song, let's hold hands. The meaning of 'Let's go together' is to hope for the unification of South Korea and North Korea divided by the Korean War.
I still remember an interview with Sohyang. The reason why she sang with all her strength was that she sang loudly so that God could hear. Her voice was given by God. I still remember a few years later. that's why we always cry when we listen to her song. I'm not a Christian, but I can only describe her as an angel's voice.
The "well done little one" comment had me ugly laughing and I don't know why 😂
Levi Gray haha same!
SoHyang has a tiny figure. But a huge voice. It always suprise me as i listen to her. She can fill with her voice a whole stadium and the sky above it! She has the most powerfull voice a ever heard. Many consider her the best female singer in the world; Thats why you Ugly Laughing come from by the phrase; "Well done little one". SoHyang is by no means "ä litlle one"' she is a "Great one' ; In my opnion; "One of the best"in the world !
@@ronaldpessy6229 I think the "Well done little one" comment was matched with the old man nodding approvingly of Sohyang like he (the old man) was saying it in his head, "you have done well young one". That part was one of my favourite parts of the video, the true feeling of appreciation from the old people who personally experienced most of the challenges of Korea over the war years.
@@TheSeeking2know yep! :)
This song is actually very sad. Very hopeful but very sad, because it is a reflection of Korea as a war-torn country, filled with a lot of separations and heartbreaks, but also hope and optimism for a better, united future.
Fun fact: the whole production and arrangements are completely done by so hyang.This song has over 60 :-version .She created this one on her own.a fabulous work.
FINALLY someone who actually pointed out that transition from pure head to mixed/belt (7:27). Everyone focuses on the amazing Bb5 but NO ONE talks about this. Those 2 seconds are SO DIFFICULT. She went up one octave from chest to head and then on three different syllables she changed her tone three times from head to mix in just 2 seconds. 99% of singers would have cracked every single syllable. First time i saw this video my reaction was just the same. For me it is still the most amazing bit of this performance. I mean, apart from the otherworldly experience of that Bb.
Right?! Incredible transition. Sohyang is ridiculously good at what she does.
She looks and sings like a Disney Princess!please react to her singing Lean on me !!! Greetings from Brasil!
She is a Disney princess... she is the Korean singing voice of Moana
Disney should take inspiration from sohyang and ask her to sing the songs 😍
no she don,t give me just one name on a Disney princess, there have a voice just near as good then SOHYANG have, she is 1000 times better
@@Tom.T she did the Korean singing for Moana and you didn’t hear even 10% of her vocal abilities there. You shouldn’t judge any Disney princess singer based on the songs they sing in a Disney movie, because those songs are mostly there for conveying a message and not focused on the vocal aspect. Why do you think “Let it Go” became so popular? Because it was one of the few Disney songs that actually contained really hard-to-hit notes. Of course children loved it.
@@beyondviolet no matter what, will i stil mean sohyang, have a voice lot better them disney use in there movies, and i will go so far to say she better then celine dion, and mariah carey, so i don,t jugde her out from have disney singer sing in the movies, but have she sing in the real life
I’ve literally watched this performance dozens of times and it blows my mind every time! Goosebump city.
"Why am I cryting?" Sure can relate, especially for a traditional Korean folk song! Sohyang offers this fantastic example how music can transcend language barrier. The drama and the emotion can be so readily sensed through her magical voice in this amazingly arranged song. Love your approach of using written notes throughout the video to minimize prolonged interruption and also serve to highlight the breaks where you want to make important notes. Your reaction is filled with chuckful of vocal pedagogy, which often come across dry and alienating to me, a music consumer without much professional training. However, the passion and enthusiasm you put forward about the performance makes you so approachable and likable.
So glad to find you on this journey to explore about Sohyang's music and hope to see you again soon.
PS: Let me mention Sohyang's Bridge Over Troubled Water for your consideration the next time also on Immortal Song 2.
Vocal techniques aside, what separates So Hyang from the rest is her ability to express the essence of a song.
Sure she has all the tools. But unless the emotions are genuine, all the technical stuff would be just a showing off.
The reason we are so move by So Hyang's performances is that she sings from her heart and her emotions are real.
Same thing can be said to your reaction.
I’m not gunna lie when I first saw this performance I also cried and I just couldn’t understand why but she just touched my soul with this song, it was amazing, honestly
lol ive watched this like 100 times, and somehow end up crying every time :D
She is an inspirational artist and a great Korean gospel singer.
Have a nice day.
As a Korean, this song speaks to us. It is a beautiful thing that foreigners are also touched by the emotions of this song!
I didn't realize you haven't already done this on. Your mind is going to be blown! For me, it's her best performance.
Yea I had the same impression that she reacted to it already haha
This song is of national importance, the audience is in the same emotional state as her and us. I haven't listened to this performance in a while and I got chills all over once again. That's the first thing I heard from her. She's so incredible, those transitions, that tone...
One of the best singers out there. When artists of this caliber sing, we get their message even without lyrics.
I’ve heard this song 100+ times and every time I tear up and get goosebumps .. I’ve never ever reacted to another song like I do this one.
First song when introduced to SOHYANG almost 3yrs ago have listened to everyday since knew she was special
Me too. Keeps me sane
소향님의 무대를 더 많이 리뷰해주세요~! ))ㅑ핳핧 떄햔믠뀩뫈쒜
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ몰래 국뽕
갑자기..대한민국 만세가....ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
In Korea, 70% of the country is mountainous. So it was common to cross the mountain from the old rural village to the other village. Most of these mountain paths that appear outside the village are very high and curved. This road was called Arirang Pass. And, Korean traditional music called "Arirang" expresses this place as the last scene of seeing loved ones leave behind.
Sohyang's song, "Holo Arirang," was composed by a Korean folk song composer to wish people living separately in North and South Korea could meet in one place. in the middle of a song
" Dokdo. Did you sleep well last night? "
There's a lyric like this. Although it is a personified expression of the Korean language's cherished object, many Koreans become emotional with the phrase.
The composer thought it was a place where the separated people could meet.
제대로 된 설명... 엄지척 '-')乃
"Arirang" means so deep, sad and historic to Koreans. And "DockDo" means so sad to Koreans. If you find her jaws, it's abnormal case to her. That's why it's so hard to sing Korean traditional song because her normal skill is not matched it, I guess. She sung "Breathe" song. You can find real "Breathe". You will be certainly surprised. That's why that song is bigger, deeper and wider than "Arirang Alone". But That song is Masked Singer Version. Because of Copyright, I think you'd better react final reacting about So-Hyang.
Julia: "Why am I crying!"
me: Ma'am, we are all crying...
4:40 yep, “hanbok” is the correct term for the traditional Korean dress
"Sohyang, we have to stop meeting like this."
And I'm bursting in laughter 😂
if someone doesn't cry when watching this (especially for the first time!), they must be devoid of all sense of humanity... so hyang is able to bring forth an emotional mixture from the very depths of my soul that ends with me sniveling like a messy child every single dang time i hear her sing.
I'm expecting her amazing performance. Especially there is the most breathtakingly beautiful ending part I've ever heard in my whole life. She always touches my heart. I can only say Wow.
After watching this performance,
I don't know what to say. It's just so~~~ beautiful and amazing.
She looks like an angel.
Thank you so much for the best analysis and reaction. Have a good time.
Shes gonna be singing again in a korean tv show called “비긴어게인” hope you can react to her recent healthy singing as well soon☺️ The show is up next week!
thanks!
"Sohyang, we have to stop meeting like this" might be the funniest side remark ever spouted midst respect’tears❤️❤️😊😀
Julia next one you need to react to is Lean On Me with MIchael Bolton in the audience . One of the few performances she does that is more mind blowing attention getting singing than singing from a pure emotional standpoint. And that's not a bad thing, just a little out of the ordinary. Nice work as always.
This performance is just EPIC, isnt it? just like watching a grandiose movie soundtrack live! the music arrangement, the vocal, the story, progressions. just awesome!
소향 world
For the first time after meeting Sohyang, I realized that the human voice was better than the instrument.
❤️She is unbelievable incredible amazingly good! She touches my heart and emotions every time! ❤️
Isn't it interesting that even when the meaning of the song is not understood, the emotions are are still clearly recieved. Music truly is the universal language.
I've seen this exact same performance so many times but I kid you not, I cry every single time.
Arirang solo showing Sohyang's perfect vocal technique and great performance~🥰😍🤩
Arirang alone is a song that goes well with Korean emotion and voices
I think the highlight for this performance in So Hyang's heart is the the Korean Olympic Dance Skate Team used this performance as their music in the Winter Olympics in S. Korea and if I remember correctly they medaled ...
Korean Olympic dance skate to so
Hyang
I have been told by many people throughout my life that I sing quite well, but I feel like a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs when I hear the likes of Sohyung. She is the singer all other vocalists strive to achieve the talent of. Thanks for reviewing one of her native language songs. This was so beautiful and moving even without knowing the words or meaning of the lyrics (subscript translation in closed captioning).
BTW: I love your beautiful hair and skin. You are such a beauty.
Seeing your heartfelt emotional reactions to this georgeous singing was as touching as the vocals to me. Real emotions affect me. Your clear knowledge of the subject matter is a big plus to a review channel of this type as well. You, young lady, have earned my subscription.
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It is been so long you didn't watch Sohyang sing. Watch her sing at Begin Again Korea road show busking to comfort people during coronavirus period. "I will always love you"
I love your reaction! ❤ So Hyang is an angel
Can't wait to see the video, Julia please do more reaction videos about Sohyang's performances
I recommend listening to Sohyang's bridge over trouble water(Immortal songs).💕💕😍👍
She is an actual angel, she went through a cancer and she won the battle against it... she has so much soul!! And this song it's super emotional for Korean people, it talks about the hope of reunification between North and South Korea... btw, this version of the song always makes me cry, it's so beautiful
It is so~ beautiful that I'm speechless.
Still my favorite performance from her. It carries the same feeling I get from her drama soundtracks.
Hey Julia! You asked what the song was all about. By what I could learn by watching this song over and over again... and also from UA-cam comments :), is that it's a very traditional song in South Korea, kind of a folk song about the Koreas unification dream.
I don't know if you've already watched this short interview where she talks about what she learned from a famous American vocal coach. It's interesting to know that when Koreans talk about "vocal coach jargon", they are usually do it in English.
ua-cam.com/video/xyQ0Kdx1QW4/v-deo.html
It has English subtitles.
"What is this song about? The lyrics make it sound cute. Why am I crying?" ❤
Its basically a Korean reunification song based on the traditional folk song Arirang. In the song, it mentions Baekdusan and Hallasan which are the two highest points in North Korea and South Korea which are at opposite ends. In the song, it mentions that we should travel from each end.
As you watch this ask yourself the question "Who else could sing this song as arranged?" I can't come up with anyone.
I can do it :-)
Just thought i would put here that I really love your editing. A lot of vocal coaches react to these songs/artists and, with all due respect, their analysis is often just as good as yours but your editing really makes your videos shine in my opinion.
Sohyang is the best singer of this era. Live is a better singer than the record! It is a dream, hope, and emotion and comfort.
I would strongly recommend checking out her performance of Bridge Over Troubled Water sometime!! It’s by far my favorite display of just how ridiculously effortless she makes such amazing belts
한국인의 '한'을 이것보다 잘 담은 노래가 있을까?
억울하고 괴롭고 힘들고 그러한 모든 역경을 웃으면서 타 넘어가는 이 노래가 많이 알려 졌으면 좋겠습니다.
Listened to this song in 100 different versions growing-up but, what she did here with this simple song is simply masterpiece. INCREDIBLE!
As a Korean (Who can understand the language and know this song well)
If you felt this song is cute and pure but also make you cry
That means this song is delivered correctly.
The song is telling about everything that this UA-camr reacted
Even if she can't understand korean and history of the song.
I'm so glad I watched this video because It makes me feels like So-hyang has delivered the song perfectly.
Never appologize for heartfelt tears; beautiful song accompanied by beautiful reaction!
Bravo Julia. For us So Hyang fans in Croatia, she is CESARICA, which means empress in the Croatian language, but Croatia's most popular song for the last 30 years is also called "CESARICA". It is a song about love for an everyday woman who is Good, beautiful, desirable to all and our hearts cannot do without her just as flowers cannot live without water as that song says. THE EMPRESS OF OUR HEARTS So Hyang.
Greetings from Croatia.
Oh sohyang! what a lovely performance! surely a long waiting reaction.
Your reactions are so natural and pure..we deeply feel it..
She's amazing!
Whenever kpop.fans claims their bias is the best vocalist in Korea. I just said 'Sohyang still alive tho'
Same
Yeah but... I mean... do we even actually consider Sohyang "KPop"? When I think KPop I think cheesey teeny-bopper type music.... Sohyang just seems so far above and beyond that. Lol
@@amybrodar7130 Tayeon and Ailee are considered kpop and they are closer to So Hyang style
I'd probably say Sonnet Son and Ailee to be closer.
Sometimes I get the feeling that she's just having fun with the orchestra
Love your reactions!!!!!
react to her doing I HAVE NOTHING will rock your world
*Guys guys guyyyysss like this so she sees it!!!*
Julia you have to react to SoHyang's performance of *Mona Lisa* it'll literally blow you away!!!!
Arirang, Korea with a long history, was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 5, 2012. In the lyrics of this song, the East Sea and Dokdo appear, showing that it is the territory of Korea.
감동그자체 믿기힘든 가창력에 전율이 찌르ㄹㄹ
love your analysis, looking forward to this video !
Yes, I always feel this is her signature song. 17 hours away though, dang.
I love how we are all liking something that we haven't even seen yet. ^_^
Next time could you please react to Sohyang - Bridge over troubled water and do some analysis on it.
It was one of the best sohyang live performances.
She has the voice of an angel🌟and will outdo all competitors that come her way🌟👍no contest❤️
What a beautiful song and interpretation. Btw. Julia, even if you cry you look amazing!
Oh I was wondering if you'd catch the jaw thing, it shows up very noticeably here but it's pretty inconsistent and not even in the toughest sections so I've always thought it was some sort of performance affectation that may even be subconscious. She has other performances where the high mix is accompanied by a tilt of the head to the right (you'll see it in Lean on Me and O Holy Night) but when you see rehearsal footage that stuff is nowhere to be seen. Anyway, great reaction as always you really do "get" her in a way that's pretty rare for the vocal coach reviewers and look forward to continuing the journey through her catalog.
Your comments are as beautiful as So Hyang's performance.
And she had PNEUMONIA during this performance!! I literally could never
If you ask yourself why youre crying despite the song sounding cute or whatever to you, you have officially been baptized as Korean.
OMG!! Her high notes are likely burn everything..!!!!
She's fantastic and she's the best.
She's the best queen in the world.
Yes, much yes. She's so epic.
Thank you for the reaction~
She is always amazing~🥰😍
Her vocals are beyond amazing but her talents are swelled by the fact that she is responsible for the mesmerising arrangements of all the songs she performs,giving us a real insight in to her musicality as a whole. If you listened to the original of this song you could be forgiven for hardly recognising it as it is just a traditional folk song,a bit 'ploddy',as folk songs sometimes are, but a sprinkle of the old so hyang magic it has become more 'anthem' like. There are a couple more 'english/american' songs for you to look at that are 'classics' that almost everyone would know that have had the so hyang treatment, which are 'bridge over troubled water' & 'lean on me' (before the song starts,never in a million years will you be able to guess the direction in which that goes!!!) both from the show 'immortal songs 2' & then there is her performance of 'i have nothing' at the DMC FESTIVAL, which tbh doesn't change too much from the original in the first half of the song,apart from the key she sings it in, but the second half of the song however,in particular the climax,is a different story altogether.al these songs I suggest for the same reason,which is that I am sure you are familiar with the originals so you can compare(not the best choice of word as everyone is individual so you probably shouldn't compare but maybe what i'm trying to say is that you have something to 'relate' so hyang's version to). Once you have got through these I suggest that you take a look at her 8 performances on the show 'king of masked singer' which she won,and remained queen,for 7 consecutive weeks,which is a record for the show. These songs are the opposite in that they are all korean songs which I am sure you wont be familiar with,but this is where,in my opinion,her talent shines the most,I think these performances show off her vocals( & her skill at arranging too) much more than the performances you have seen so far. It is also here where you can see her versatility to the max because you get the ballads etc but you get the pop,the rock & believe it or not you also get the rap(day day). The korean version of this show is not as 'extravagant'(or scary) when it comes to the 'masks' as the UK/US version & so hyang's mask is very 'human' like, I think her character is called 'old lady' actually, which is not so distracting, and anyway, once she starts singing there is no doubt that it is her. I know that is a lot of performances & I realise there are only 24 hrs in a day & that there are other artists you want to react to but please,be kind to yourself & even if you dont do a reaction video for us,please please please just listen to them for your own personal enjoyment.
As I said,these songs are predominately in korean but if you do want the eng subs then I suggest you watch them on vimeo. Great rea tion by the way,I really enjoy watching people watching so hyang,particularly people like yourself who are professionals,in different capacities, when it comes to singing/music etc as it helps us people that only know it sounds good to understand what she is doing that makes it sound good,apart from the fact that she has a god given talent. Hoping for another reaction video soon. Thankyou Julia
Wow....really big fan...good.
As I listen to Sohyang's songs in Masked Singer, I can feel the siren of Greek mythology.
In other ways, I feel like I'm watching a tech demo of a human song.
Almost every song, but I felt that way when I listened to "Home" and "Breath."
I'm Korean. The reason why I looking for Sohyang reaction videos is because she is just amazing and I wonder if people abroad feel the same way. Sohyang will begin to appear on 'Begin again' show which is JTBC's music program. Starting this Sunday at 11 pm. ua-cam.com/video/egmSXxB3O4U/v-deo.html Thank your for your commentary.
Please react next time to i have nothing it out Of this world i mean she make this song un another level i can't stop crying every time i listen to it good reaction you are the best 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖❤💖❤❤❤💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Ha ha, you’re commenting about the lady on the left, when the one on the right who’s right in front of the screen has the biggest open mouth I have ever seen! She was shook!
It's really funny that the Immortal Songs performances all include multiple stank faces at her belts from the other competitors but her rivals on I Am Singer were all super poker faced no matter who ridiculous she got.
@@kbar5821 Ikr
In IAS2 the contestants were like: -_-
@@kbar5821 well if you were koreans, you would know that IAS contest is for unique/special/legendary singers which means they all have their own levels and signatures..
they were all still surprised to each other though in some moments.. like sohyang - fate, the one - my man's woman, guckkasten - monalisa, lee eun mi - for you,etc
@@martinquinones7128 Si aquí en México nos emocionamos rápido si alguien canta así. Y en Korea si alguien canta así se quedan todos serios -_- ja ja
You have to watch the full episode. It's on UA-cam somewhere. Sohyang even had a bigger mouth when the lady on the right went into E6 in head voice. But, the funnier part comes after that and I think I'll stop the spoiler here.
I'm 47yr old male from the US, and I teared up too. I couldn't even keep reading the captions because I was so transfixed by the performance. So I wasn't a hundred percent sure what the lyrics are about. But I probably was.
Such a beautiful reaction to watch 👯👯🐈✨✨🤗🤗🤗 thankssiieeess and haves a fluffy day today!!! 🐈✨
You should definitely react to song sohee, she’s an artist that specializes in traditional korean gugak music. Her voice is just magical
You think she only does this style. Please react to her version of Mona Lisa from King of Mask Singer.
Lol and that song that she rapped to lose the show
David Raveh “Day Day” haha yeah I remember! 😂
The hidden meaning of cute lyrics in this song is longingness for reunification of South and North Korea... and the song contains sadness of separation of Korean peninsula as well.
I recommend you 'Bridge over troubled water' covered by Sohyang perfomed on 'Immotal songs'.
Also, if you want to hear super angelic voice of her, try 'Home' perfomed on 'Masked Singer'.
Love your reaction always 😍
Please add " Bridge over Trouble water " an " Lean on Me "
That's absolutely amazing .
Thank you
One of best singer of today, i've been a huge fan since i first her in 2014, i have over 100 of her MV on my channel and Digital downloads of her greatest hits on my laptop. It's because of her and three other South Korean singers like Park Ki Young, ALi, Son Seung Yeon that i have learned the South Korean language.
소향님의 리액션을 극찬해 주셔서 감사합니다.
I can just watch you go on all day long. As much as I am stunned by Sohyang everytime she sings, your understaning and insights of her vocal technique astounds me. You too are such a master in singing..
소향 한복 잘 어울립니다. 잘 보았습니다.
Sohyang appeared in the Korean TV Show JTBC Begin Again Program. This program is broadcast once a week, so you can do it every week with Sohyang. Hang the link below
ua-cam.com/users/JTBCBeginagain
아리랑은 한국인의 '한'이 담겨있어서 들으면 흥겨운게 아니라 눈물이 납니다.
아리랑은 가사가 문제가 아니라 선율 자체가 슬픈 서정적인 것이죠.
한국인의 '정'이 있다면 또 이런 '한' 도 있지요.
정 이란 단어는 번역이 안된다던데요..
한국에만 있는 단어라고 들었음
정을 이해못할듯ㅋ 설명하기는 더빡셀듯
한이서린 고개일수밖에 없을꺼에요..
일제강점기때 생긴 특정지역이니...
지금의 정릉 근처라죠...
please please please react to Sohyang's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (Imortal Song) I bet you'll love it so so so much!
Sohyang Arirang fills me up with her beautiful voice.
I"m wondering. Does anyone here know that Sohyang was the singing voice for the Korean version of Moana? Here is one: ua-cam.com/video/iFwtA4bF0JE/v-deo.html
And another : ua-cam.com/video/fMIEdGtEyeo/v-deo.html