Opera singer reacts to: Oliver Anthony: Rich men north of Richmond
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- Опубліковано 30 сер 2023
- I saw that Oliver Anthony was trending. I hadn't seen this video and decided to react just fresh. What kind of an impact would he have on me? And what can we as singers learn from him?
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I love how voice experts try to evaluate his singing He is untrained but this is just what makes him so real....He is only concerned for his message...and what he feels..and he is not concerned about longevity. Just his message.
seriously. Shes trying to take an original heart warming sound and tell him what he should do to sound like everyone in the industry lol
@@JayAdams33It's what she's trained to do! LOL. But, she's for the most part, correct.
The Charismatic Voice channel had a fantastic reaction to this song during which she completely agreed that it is the imperfections that convey the emotions of the singer and attracts the audience to connect with the song. She gave an example of opera singers being able to use a "warble" in their voice at just the right time that is not perfect technique but perfect signalling of emotion. Her inferred conclusion was that so long as "Oliver" could manage the signature break in his voice that he should keep it because it is a big part of what makes him authentic and relatable as a singer.
Nooo, those imperfections make him good on just this one song.. When he was live doing covers he sounded like pure dog 💩
He should stick to writing music then selling it to actual singers. Imperfections are okay on a song or two but like a lot of things with singing, it gets old. Like when he constantly drops his voice then brings it back with basically a shout, then all the random noises. You can tell he’s not trained because he’s trying to do what trained singers can do but he’s doing it wrong and if that continues that will cost him.
@@pono801yuli7 That's BS. I can agree that he doesn't sound as good on the covers live - he's just started performing live and it's obvious he's still getting the hang of it as well as a side note. However, writing songs and then selling them to other singers who don't give a crap about the message he's trying to get out won't work. It won't be coming from the person truly wanting to convey it. That's the whole reason it's having an impact at all. You yourself are saying it's only okay on a few songs. These kind of songs aren't going to be commercial successes. They are one to three verse songs, most of them 3 minutes or less, structured basically the same. Super simple. It's the message that is resonating, with a reasonable delivery, with a ton of emotion, or they wouldn't be that popular. You'll never be able to fake that emotion just handing out/selling the lyrics. His laid back and fun songs are pretty great and would be good to cover by any good artist for sure, but he also does really well on those. 6 of one, half dozen of the other. Take you pick.
Honey that is pure pain in his voice. That's what makes this so authentic. Listen to the words
The imperfections is what makes it so perfect. This is what real sounds like.
Exactly
Nah🤣🤣
He conveys what we're feeling.
The way you felt it. The way your face gave it away was genuinely amazing. Give a natural response.
Linor, I'm not just speaking for myself. I love to see a natural reaction to this song. Letting yourself out, putting the singing coach away for a few minutes...♥
He pours his soul into it. Very emotional.
'H' in front of his vowels. He's a real soul for sure: culmination of voice, simplicity, and message.
Yes, that's exactly what I think. It's very, very real
Aspirated onset. You let a little air out just before your vocal folds start to vibrate, gives an "H" sound.
I attended his concert in Mayock, NC a couple of weeks ago and he performed this song twice. I noticed that he sang with less gusto than in this video, but because the audience joined in it was still just as powerful. I felt like he let us project for him and that this would be a more sustainable way to perform. Just a nature guys opinion, but thanks for the review.
Ok! so he's already touring, that makes sense, good for him. And good that he let the audience support him like that
@@linororen He had two events. One at a fair that drew less than 50 last time. Thousands this time. Also a show at a theatre. No tour.
Your reaction was truly enjoyable, especially the moment at 4:41 when you revealed your true self by breaking character. It was absolutely awesome!
This guy is spitting TRUTH like BB's, taking out the center of the target with precision and no shame. Preach it, brother. All the Rich Men north of Richmond are on borrowed time... Justice is on it's way and it's going to be satisfied before it's all said and done here, and sooner than any of those rich men want to believe.
Yes
Can’t happen soon enough…
Imagine that, in a new world, a song that is raw beautiful, simple and true, is being listened to and felt by people around the world.
Funny your analysis. I'm 78 years old, semi-hearing impaired and can tell AND hear EXACTALLY what he is singing and saying.
I am hearing impaired, I only had trouble with fudge rounds. Never heard of them had to look up what they were. 🇨🇦
the voice cracking is somewhat is a folk music affectation in America, also its a real reflection of pain, too...
"I'm a voice teacher so let's talk about the voice."
🤣😂 It's hard not to identify with the lyrics! It is a very expressive voice that reaches out and shakes your soul. I cried the first time I heard it and several times after because I get it. He has some videos explaining what he wants and doesn't want from his music.
Never mind how using that voice might hurt him, it hurt *me* when he punched a hole in my chest and wrung out my soul. Astounding.
You nailed it 💯
This ol boy ain’t singing with his voice, he’s singing with his heart and soul.... and no teacher can teach that!!
He's not attacking obese individuals. He's attacking and calling out the absolute absurdity of a system that actually hurts THEM as well as those being forced to pay for the system that hurts them.
It is a common vocal trick that is used in folk music and bluegrass music. It is controlled with no damage. Southern natural speech patterns use similar sounds in day to day talking. His lyrics are some of the most elegantly powerful ever created.
He has never had a voice lesson in his life. He was a factory worker. Gave his life to God 30 days ago. Lives in Virginia, Washington DC is north of Richmond. Had 200 followers the day he dropped this.
This man is not about going on tour. Song is about going on revolution.
the best way i can explain how i hear this song and his other that is really taking off "I want to Go Home" is he is "The Lament of the Forgotten". a lot of people are very frustrated and they are finding their voice in his music. and it's been very unifying for a great many people.
The H at the beginning of some of those phrases is a combination of the accent in that area and it is traditional for Appalachian mountain folk music which is the style he is using. My family is from that region and they add the H sound to a lot of words just while talking.
I think that's his appeal to the masses; that he is just a regular guy with a real job singing from the heart minus the professional voice lessons.
Perfect is not always perfect. Love the raw sound to this even though it's not perfect. That is why people love real live music.
I'm indeed pretty sure his dollar ain't shit anymore for him since this recording... good for you, Oliver.
The reason he is exploding in the world is the LYRICS. They are real and not produced. His voice, emotions, and playing are haunting and impactful. It's a call to action for all of us that aren't RMNoR.
I've seen a handful of these vocal analysis reactions and they've all been great, including yours. Very interesting and thanks for sharing 👍
Concert for two. Those dogs are lucky!
It's so beautiful. Makes you want to cry.
You can see in the video when you move past listening to the vocals and start listening to the lyrics and bam, it hits you.
A lot of what you say is spot on with his vocals in this video, I must say though that having watched videos of him performing this song live, it appears as though his live performance it done in a safer manner on the vocal cords.
Beyond the message….what he is doing right is selling people he’s singing from the heart and putting all he has into it.
I just love it when someone nobody's ever heard of tell's what someone else is doing wrong that is known and liked by millions.
PEOPLE DONT NEED TO BE TRAINED INTO WHAT YOU THINK IS ACCEPTABLE, LEAVE ALONE ONE SINGING HIS SOUL OUT...HE IS WHAT REAL PEOPLE RESONATE WITH AND A TOUCHED BY.
He throws in an “H” at the beginning and pushes the rest of it out. It’s a common technique/ style in
Appalachian singing/music…
Love to see great example of listening to a song without listening to a song.
For someone who has never had any formal voice training, I feel he did good. Maby a good voice coach is what he needs.
This is just an Southern Appalachian style of vocals. It has been done this way for a few hundred years. No vocal training, just belting emotions out.
Shit. You you should hear ‘I want to go home’. It’s even better.
I love how you are so concerned about his voice potentially "frying out". While I am no singer or vocal coach, some of that "fry" is part of the, particularly in, appalachia region of the US' dialect. It's natural to have some of that in those regions.
Nice, professional approach to the most important lyrics sung in decades...
I don't know if he really has, but I read that he has signed up for vocal lessons. He's very aware and has talked about the fact that he's never had any vocal training and also knows that is probably why it is so relatable, but pitchy, etc. He appears to be extremely intelligent and level headed, and I know there are plenty of 'gritty voice' artists out there that have worked out how to maintain longevity using technique that still allow them to maintain the sound they need. So, I think he can accomplish both with a good coach that would take into account his natural sound, but give him the tools to recreate the same sounds with less or no damage. That's what I hope for him anyway. He deserves it.
There is an old saying: Authenticity is necessary--once you learn to fake that you've got it made. Oliver Anthony relies on the real thing for now. Many, many of us wish him well for the actual authenticity in his message and in his resonator guitar (It looks like a Gretsch G9200 😀)
Right, my son plays the same Gretsch.
Your analysis was awesome thank you!
The island needs to be addressed.
Thank you for doing this
He’s been singing like this for years .I’m no expert on vocal cords but I think he’s gonna be ok
Ma am he turned down 8m dollars .
That's what we call mountain music.
Linor! I WATCH THIS SAME VIDEO A LOT. ♥
He doesn’t care what he sounds like he’s trying to get a message out
Janis Joplin sang improperly too.
SHE CHANGED THE WORLD.
Please don't worry about his voice. My relatives have have an extreme accent , his voice is voice is fine. He turned down 8 million dollars to go on tour. He will be fine.😊
i love that you were frank about the tactics he uses with his voice. i hope he hears it, i think hes going to have lots of people screaming it, lol. i actually heard a less qualified critic mention it early on. it was also good to hear you consider the trade off between the sound hes going for and the longevity it likely has. great vid!
You need to listen to his other song I want to go home
Country folks sometimes add a H to the beginning of their words. All sounds like hall
I think this song is great… and subscribed. 👍
Reminds me of Luke Kelly - about the greatest compliment in my book.
Maybe you should try to contact Oliver and help him with his fantastic vocals?
I'd be curious to see you react to JINJER - Pisces - Live At Resurrection Fest 2018
Thank you for your Oliver Anthony reaction!
Oliver Anthony FAQ, UA-cam channel: youtube.com/@oliveranthonymusic?si=Lgdg1QKQImNp0KqI
The guitar is called a resonator. Just a regular guy living in a trailer with a tarp on it. Just got sober a month and a half ago with God’s help. That’s why he turn down the $8 million record deal.
Many times less is more and it's what works for him and it's natural; that natural approach for him is what made it go past 78 million views!!! Now watch the version with all of the Americans reaction is amazing! ua-cam.com/video/zSIgQNarGWs/v-deo.html
I just want to say, with no intent to be rude at all, that no one cares about anything concerning this man and his song except the msg that he is expressing. And the truth behind it and the pain expressed within. That is what you need to talk about
Your Correct 😊👏👏👏 There's Professional Singers....
Singers Singing with Passion 🤔..
He's guided by Scriptures ⛪ !! Not lusting for money...
Great reaction 👏😀✌️❤️
I'm a musician. I don't sing but I thought he had an unusual way to sing. To me it sounded a bit unhealthy but I also know some people are able to have a long career with a voice that sounds very strained. Lemmy, Bonnie Tyler, every black metal band.
I liked to hear your view on it.
Thanks.
Interesting.
He is singing what he is feeling. He turned down an 8 Million Dollar contract, because he isn't doing it for money, He is doing it for his own sanity. Check out some of his other songs.
Please review AIDA NIKOLAYCHUCK "LULLABY" I think she's pitch perfect but I'm not an expert.
He’s not looking to be a commercial success. He’ll tour to get his message across, and that’s it.
As a singer-he will preserve his voice just fine. He’s not looking to be a rich touring artist. He’s looking to change the world, and then go home to his dogs.
He’s not Elton John; he’s JFK with a guitar.
This is why he turned down 8 million dollars because this is working for him. Dont become generic . love this guy.
Who cares what you think if it’s healthy or not ,bet he’s been number 1 have you
Can i just say with all do respect U don`t get it he don`t care and we don`t care about all that this song is from the hip and heart and mistakes be dammed it`s raw and real and we all don`t school on proper singing and what not WE JUST LET IT FLY FROM THE HEART AND LET IT FLY ! so relax a bit and just U know enjoy mistakes and all it`s ok !
Wow, darlin', you must have had a really hard time with Bob Dylan! LOL! I'm just teasin' ya. But, yeah, Oliver is kinda like Dylan in the 60s, not really about the singing, it's about the message. Totally different vocal styles, of course, but similar in that they're both messengers who happen to use their voice in a musical form to get the message across. Check out Dylan's 1960s anthem "The Times They Are a-Changin". You'll see what I mean.
At 7:00. The real you comes out. ♥
I think that it is very real pain that he is feeling and he lets it out through his music. I think that a lot of us can relate to his pain.
But
I agree with you.
If he goes on tour, there's a real chance that he could end up hurting his voice. Pushing that much pain, anguish and grit through your voice every night is hard on you.
I am surprised an Israeli can understand what he is talking about :)
Its quite clear you are, and in the begining I was thinking "oh there u go, music music, 0 understanding of what he says...and what he means".
Then it happened in the "Island..."
Good to know some Hebrew talkers are still connected to what's happening in the world.
He’s doing it all right because God is speaking through him.
some singers may not care about sustaining their voice, its not a right or wrong thing as it is, its right if thats what you want to do with your singing life its wrong if youre doing something u dont wanna do. oliver can sing for 3 years and he can retire financially.
He turned down a 8 million dollar record deal.
Throw a little Banjo at you with Riannon Giddes ,,Julie,,, R little Carolina girl
He doesn't want to be a big star, but only to sing small stages just like he's been doing since he was young
What do you know about country and Bluegrass? It doesn’t sound like much.
i am supposed to be voice techer
He's a Virginian the twang is natural.
Im a old white cowboy.
I loved seeing how torn you were to give advice and not give advice
You dead on the money
You should back up before proceeding the song. However, your vocal analysis is spot on. Otherwise, a good reaction
You are a voice coach and others who wish to sing like Oliver should take heed. On the other hand I do not think I would loose a penny if I bet no only has he never had a voice lesson, but he would not listen to you advise. Sorry. Very few voice coaches will touch this song, so either you were unaware or your are fearless. Most people love his voice and even more love his message. This is why he is so popular. But not all - and that is the ones who will come for those that approve of him. You stayed somewhat neutral, so maybe not you. Songs are meant to move people - and this one does.
Don't listen to Nirvana then. He sings just like Kurt Cobain did. Sometimes that sandy voice actually works well. Compared to wes from the puddle of Mudd band. If you watch that video he couldn't even get close to the way Kurt sings. It may not work for everyone but it works for this guy. He doesn't need help he is doing just fine.
Okay,,,,,,you really want the evaluate a singer see Angelina Jordan...Bohemian Rhapsody.AGT 2020........
He's not trying to sing pretty He's trying to spread a message
He has 5 songs in the top 10 ! He turned down $8Mil. Record Deal !!! He doesn't want to tour ! He turned down a concert that charged $120 per ticket. He wants to keep tickets $25-$45 or free !!!
its re al never had voice lessons he is real unlike the garbage out there thy call music all fake which is why he is doing what no one else ever has..
I think you're over analyzing. you're criticizing technique, and basically ignoring the message. Bob Dylan was not a "great" singer, in your mind anyway. And yet, he spoke for a whole generation.
You're losing sight of that. Criticize his technique all you want, but your criticism is pretty meaningless.
I think you’re WRONG!!!!! Don’t try to make him in you image.
honestly your reaction sounded like a bunch of crap to me,.... sorry,...but Oliver is as authentic as you can get. I bet he sings like this the rest of his life....
Waylon Jennings always seemed to project his voice in his studio recordings, in the same way that Oliver Anthony does. If he works to protect his voice, like Waylon Jennings did, Oliver Anthony will have a long, successful Folk music career, and have a successful songwriting career as well.
She complained soo much about his voice that she earned a dislike...
He has no plans to be a professional singer.