Hi Dr Dan. I have been saying for some time that you need to check out this amazing artist. She is know as "The Queen of Covers" as she can cover ANY song in ANY Style. You need to check out "Fly me to the Moon" for her JAZZ chops, "Unholy" for Rock, and "Better Days" for story telling. She get the same reaction as yours from almost ALL the voice coaches on UA-cam so enjoy your journey.
Her tone is the main reason she is my favorite artist today. Her golden tone is simply gold. If you are old, please listen to her version of "Yesterday When I Was Young" and have a little cry for old time's sake.
I also fell in love with Gigi de Lana’s voice and the the Gigi Vibes band. I would sincerely recommend it very much that you listen to her covers of ALL I ASK by Adele and WHEN I LOOK AT YOU by Miley Cyrus. She sings these two beautiful love songs with so much passion and emotions.
Gigi is such a great singer, because she is not just a singer, she is a true musician! She feels it, when she moves to the music with all her body and uses her voice like an instrument, when she does call and response with the band or when she scats… so good!
I myself discovered her during the locked down. The early days of Gigi and the vibes. Imagine that whole performance was cut straight out of Gigi's garage. Because of the hecres
I'm not a vocalist even though I grew up wanting to be.. never had the technique and even if I would have I've never liked my overall voice but I've always loved amazing vocalists and guitarists.. The thing I would say I enjoy the most about Gigi isn't WHAT she can do because she definitely has songs out there where she shows she can do vocal acrobatics with the best of them(check out Butterfly if you want a great example of that) the thing that impresses me the most about Gigi is the ease of which she does it... watching her I never see any strain or like she's having to force anything.. it feels like she has a total understanding of her voice and knows EXACTLY how to do what she needs to do with it at all times. She slides through registers and from Chest to Mix to Head and back again like it's as natural as just normal talking.. her runs are always pitch perfect as well.. like if she has 3 notes specifically that need to be hit you'll hear a lot of vocalists hit them but there might be some play in there where they correct.. she just.. Nails them.. and then next thing you know she's sitting there smiling at you while your mouth is agape and she's looking like she didn't just do something crazy with her voice that would trouble 80% of the vocalists out there..
In "Saving All My Love For You" she is catching a flying insect and adjusting the microphone like it's routine. The video is one of her most popular with over 15 million views.
Great breakdown of how unbelievably amazing Gigi is bar none in terms of versatility, creativity, musicality, superb nuance, even range, among others, all rolled into one in all genre. There's nobody like her on the planet like her today.
Not a vocalist, can't sing, I might even be tone deaf, but Gigi is the only singer who sounds flawless and perfect. Thanks for the validation. Your reaction is consistent with other reactors. Her concert performances are even more impressive.
Gigi is one of my Top 5 Philippine Singers! I love her voice & her versatility and kudos to Gigi Vibes Band too! That's a tight group! Thank you for your professional opinion!
I agree with you 100%. I got to hear Gigi and her terrific band this past Saturday in Redwood City. What an amazing voice, beautiful tone, and stylistic performance. I came across her recently on UA-cam, and knew I had to hear her live. What a great show of some amazing performances of great American music and some of her own original songs in Tagalog as well as apparently well known Tagalog songs for the almost 100% Filipino audience. You should hear her do her medley of Shirley Bassey songs. She also talks a lot to the audience. She's very personable, sweet, and sincere. But she's very musical. At the beginning she did a sound check to insure that the piano was coming through into her ears. Apparently she was wearing some headset that was hidden. Her singing leaves nothing to hide. She said that she is now into Shirley Bassey music. And what a job she did with a medley of her songs. Wow! Gigi can almost imitate the tones of great singers, too. But she adds her own twist on the songs as well to make beautiful performances. She took the Police song, "Every Breath You Take" and played it as a slow groove. And then on top of it took an even older Motown song and sort of switched back and forth between the two with apparently similar chords. My dad who was a professional trumpet player, singer, bandleader, used to take "Feelings" and on top of that play "The Shadow of Your Smile" which have similar chords and make beautiful harmonies together. The Gigi concert this past Saturday was a wonderful experience. The back lighting on the stage was terrible though because it blinded you from seeing Gigi on the stage directly. Sometimes they had a back video showing her singing, but I wanted to see her on stage, too. Her musicians are the best, and they're all from the Philippines. They not only play great, but sing great, too. If you have a chance to see Gigi live, who is doing her first American tour now, don't miss her. The Philippines is known to have a lot of musically talented people. When they do Miss Saigon, many of the performers are from the Philippines. Of course, Lea Salonga, one of the greatest Broadway stars, had one of the most beautiful voices. Check out her audition for Miss Saigon. The composer is accompanying on the piano. When he hears her sing, he and his staff just light up like they saw gold for the very first time. It's like hearing Judy Garland sing "Over the Rainbow". Gig has that kind of voice. But with all the strain she puts on it, let's hope she doesn't hurt her voice. We want to keep hearing her sing for a long time. When I first heard Taylor Swift sing when she was around 17, she's another who had an exceptional voice tone. I knew right away she was going to be big and she was doing purely country. I think Gigi will be a very big star! Right now, she's just attracting a Filipino audience. But that will change.
Gigi is my favorite artist please do react to her cover of FLY ME TO THE MOON & BETTER DAYS shes a great artist i love how she puts het own flavor to her covers
She did a lot of amazing performances. I think you would love her covers of Fly Me to the Moon, Better Days, Yesterday When I Was Young, All I Ask, I'm With You, Angel Baby, I Who Have Nothing, House of the Rising Sun, Through the Years, I Won"t Last a Day Without You and many more...
I posted this comment on another vocal coaches video reaction of another Filipina singer over 2 years ago (Christi Bovee's channel) and this was what I said when she was starting to blow up: "You probably would want to give a serious consideration to react to an upcoming rising Filipina vocalist who is putting on notice all the top vocalists in the Philippines this year with her arrival on the scene. Her name is GIGI DE LANA. Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon on UA-cam by reacting to her epic cover of Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire". I can use many adjective praises to describe that performance but they all can be summed up in one word "classy". Her delivery, her choices, her range, her dynamics, her body language, her tone and feel are simply magical. David Foster (songwriter and producer of Chaka's "Through the Fire") probably would have his jaw dropped if he watched this performance. Best 5 minutes UA-cam time you'll probably ever spent.....I kid you not".
Finally u discovered Gigi! Not only is she a great vocalist, shes also an actress. By that, i mean she can morph into different personalites when she covers different genres. This video & most of what is in their channel are from 2-3 hours livestreams they used to do during the pandemic. Viewers requested songs, so this is a jam, an amazing jam. The lockdowns were extreme in the Philippines, everything was closed down. They were very broke (they used to play for weddings & parties & there were no gigs). Yes the band members are very talented, play multiple instruments. Wait until u hear the guitarist Oyus sing (One Last Cry, Brian McKnight). Here are my requests: ALL I ASK (Adele), BETER DAYS, FLY ME TO THE MOON, OFFICIALLY MISSING YOU (Tamia), DECODE (Paramore). They did a jazz version of GIVE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS DAY, but unfortunately the video disappeared, not sure why. Its the best cover of that song ive ever heard.
You mentioned something about the positions the band members have in that space. That was in a very small garage. They have since become popular in the past 2 yrs, so they now have a new studio.
The best vocalist along with mori to come out of the Philippines of this generation, elite vocalists and performances pure gold shout out to the band. 🔥👑
Some recommendations: Love Never Felt So Good - the new guitarist Oyus sings there also Grown-up Christmas List with Daryl Ong, Sam Mangubat, Katrina Velarde and Gigi de Lana Shallows by Sam Mangubat featuring Gidget dela Llana (Gigi's real name) Gigi became famous due to her livestreams in pandemic times and the video you just reacted to is from then..
Oh man, welcome to Gigi's world. She's such a chameleon and can do pretty much anything. Yes, they do covers but they do it in a way that it's uniquely Gigi and the Gigi Vibes. They are so tight because they do these livestreams for hours and several times a week. Now they're doing lots of gigs. Now, if Chaka Khan ever hears this performance, I'm sure she would be so happy that Gigi did it justice. Man! She was all up in Chaka Khan's ministry with that "pointed, laser focused" high register. She's just so awesome! And sitting down at that! Final thing, we Filipinos are keeping the classics alive because there's no music like the 70s, 80s, 90s and even the 2000s. Cheers Doc and I'm so happy you watched this.
It sounds like Gigi and the Gigi Vibes are doing a fantastic job at not only keeping classic hits alive but also adding their own unique flair to them. It's impressive how their frequent livestreams and gigs have honed their skills, particularly Gigi's remarkable ability to adapt and deliver powerful performances even while seated. It's great to see such enthusiasm for music across different eras, and it's clear that they have a talent for connecting with their audience. Cheers, and it was indeed a pleasure to watch them perform!
@@DrDanRobinson Dr Dan I would like your honest professional knowledge and opinion on the difference between the sound production between a live stream performance in a studio like this video as opposed to sound production on a live stage performance?
In comparing the sound production between a live stream performance in a studio and a live stage performance, there are several key differences to consider: *1. Acoustics and Environment:* Studio environments are typically designed for optimal sound recording. They often have soundproofing and acoustic treatments that minimise external noise and echo, allowing for clearer sound capture. In contrast, live stage performances deal with a variety of venues, each with unique acoustic properties. Larger venues may have issues with echo and sound dispersal, while smaller venues might offer a more intimate and controlled sound. *2. Microphone and Equipment Quality:* In a studio setting, there's often access to high-end microphones and recording equipment, tailored for capturing the finest details of a performance. This can result in a more polished and refined sound. On stage, microphones and equipment must be robust and versatile, capable of handling different types of sounds and often at higher volumes. The focus is more on clarity and projection to a live audience. *3. Sound Mixing and Engineering:* In a studio, sound engineers can meticulously adjust levels, add effects, and balance the mix during and post-recording. This level of control can lead to a more polished final product. In a live performance, sound engineers work in real-time, balancing and adjusting the sound for the audience's experience, which can be more challenging and less predictable. *4. Audience Interaction and Atmosphere:* The presence of a live audience in stage performances can significantly affect the sound. Audience reactions and participation can add to the performance but also introduce variable sound elements. In a studio, the absence of a live audience means the focus is solely on the performer's sound, often leading to a more consistent audio output. *5. Performance Dynamics:* Performers might adapt their style to suit the setting. In a studio, without the immediate feedback of a live audience, performances might be more focused and nuanced. On stage, the energy of the audience can influence the performer's energy and delivery, potentially leading to a more dynamic but less controlled performance. In summary, studio performances often offer a more controlled environment for sound production, allowing for greater precision and refinement. Live stage performances, while potentially less predictable in terms of sound quality, offer a unique and dynamic experience influenced by the venue, equipment, and audience interaction. Both have their distinct advantages and challenges, contributing to their equal standing in the world of performance.
@@DrDanRobinson Thank you Dr Dan for your comprehensive explanation. I’m probably more interested in discussing further with regards to the information you have provided in point number 3. I have watched many artist both famous and not so famous (but still very popular with many followers) on UA-cam. I was also fortunate to have watched some big name artists live in concerts here in Australia back in the 80s and 90s. I would have to say anyone that have had the opportunity to watch and listen to Barbra Streisand LIVE on stage would probably consider themselves very lucky and that’s saying a lot because Whitney was on that list of artists I watched live. You see Dr Dan I grew up listening to what I like to call the golden era of music … 70s 80s and 90s when music was so beautiful and the lyrics had meaning and the singers can really sing! Personally I don’t listen to the radio anymore. The modern day music imo has no soul. So that’s pretty much a quick summary of my taste in music. So getting back to my interest in your point number 3 and this may undoubtedly will offend a lot of people with my comment but I’m interested in your take on the use of engineering enhancements, auto tune, pitch correction technology in today’s modern music while performing in live streams or in live concerts. You see the use of auto tune is why I don’t really follow any modern day singers anymore with the exception of a few. Majority of modern day singers cannot replicate the same amazing sound on stage as they do in their studios or live stream shows. You put the great singers back during the golden era of music on a stage with a microphone when there was no auto tune technology and you know they are going to replicate the same and sometimes even better sound than their records. As an exercise when you do a reaction on an artist you should compare studio live stream performances to their live concert performances of the same song and compare like for like. I guarantee you some artist don’t even have live stage performances to compare. So what I’m asking you Dr Dan is how do you know the performances you are watching is the real sound?
Love this reaction Dan. It showed that you really liked this music and voice from Gi Gi and her band by your grooving and singing along. Yes agreed Gi Gi has a very clean and unique tone. Would love to see you react to more from her.
Man love your analysis and reaction. I got bit by this GG Vibes bug as well and I feel same as you. The excitement of finding a treasure on youtube with this band. I wish you would react to Oyus of GG Vibes like One Last Cry or Change The World or If. No pressure Dr. Dan. :) Thanks and I Subscribed!
Spot on. I can listen to her all day and not get tired. Her voice is very soothing which relaxes me to the max. When I want to decompress instead of going to the spa, I listen to Gigi and the Gigi Vibes. Thanks for the great reaction. Please react to her covers of : Better Days, Fly me To the Moon, Unholy, I don't Wanna Wait, All I Ask by Adele. New subscriber here.❤❤❤
Better Days; Fly Me to the Moon, Decode, House of the Rising Sun.... Also two songs not on their channel but on the KDR Music House channel as part of a play - Remember Me and Never Enough.
Love ur reactions so much..thank you for this. New subs here for gigi and her band gigivibes. She has so much more un her channel please ihope more of her.
Nice to see you discovered another rare gem from the Philippines, I love Gigi and her band. Pls reacto to Fly Me To The Moon and Better Days. Thank you for reacting to Gigi🤔🧐🔥🔥🔥
Gigi's cover of Dianne Reeves' "Better Days" for me displays a lot of Gigi's story telling talent in her singing plus a whole lot of other aspects that is in her vocalist's toolbox
Yes sir dan... speaking of gigi i enjoy gigi singing fly me to the moon by our iconic sir frank sinatra but gigi and the band sang this song deferently you can check it also have a nice day...
Another voice you should check out for analysis is Faouzia. Her tone, range and agility are amazing. She started out on Tik Tok but is starting to come through now. Her most popular song is Tears of Gold, but also You Don't Even Know Me. Her stripped versions are by far the best. And she's also done a duet with John Legend - Minefields. Doesn't get enough recognition for her talent. She also writes most of her own songs. And still just 23.
Hi .Dr. Dan..I love your reaction to Gigi covered songs..Thank You so much ❤️.. Please do a reaction to her covered songs..Fly me to the Moon and L.O, V...E.❤ Thank You 👍💖💖
This older video live stream of Gigivibes was during the height the pandemic where they started making it big. The guitarist here was L.A. then Julius took over after some 2 or 3 yrs back. These livestreams of the band done during Wednesdays and Saturdays during the pandemic lockdowns served as our stress reliever. Gigi indeed made us happier during those days.❤
whoaaaa 🤧🥺❤️I've been waiting for so long for you to react to her she's a wonderful singer definitely one of my favorite singers from the Philippines Please react to her singing better days and yesterday when I was young ♥️♥️♥️ proud Filipino here😍🇵🇭
The group's name are correct except for Julius. Currently, they have the new main guitar player Julius (Oyus). However, these 2 performance still had their old main guitar player L.A. (Lawrence A) Arquero.
#IzaVictória is a Brazilian girl who was abandoned in an orphanage and adopted by a humble woman. What no one expected is which, today is successful in Brazil I leave a suggestion for your reaction, she is rocking the #Radiohead cover with the song creep (#IzaVictória - creep)
You’re so kind, generous honest with your reactions ❤ Welcome to Gigis’world with The GGVIBES band Gigi is a unique creative artist with a special God given talent Queen of Genres and all covers She’s not a copy cat , reimagines the version like her own and she kills it ❤
I heard GiGi sing for the first time today. I do not know one flat key from another or anything about tonal qualities but I know what I like. The best way to explain myself is I remember hearing Whitney Houston for the first time and this young woman gives me the same vibe.
Gigi is fantastic. And I enjoy your vocal analysis of different singers. I've learnt a lot. I'd love you to perhaps add Angelina Jordan to your list. Other vocal coaches that have listened to Gigi have been blown away by her vocal skills and tone. Cheers mate. Keep up the good work 👌
It is Rare to hear a vocal coach that do react video and praise, not only praise, but go on to mention each names of the player behind the singer.. way to go, Coach!!! New subs here...
Other reactors dont react to specific portions of Gigi's song that I find awesome, thats why I feel like something's lacking. But you are the only one of two reactors so far who reacted to her where she was amazing. I guess thats the advantage of being a singer yourself. You know.❤❤❤
I know about 10 really good reactors and include Dan in this group who I just discovered today. But, yeah, there's lots of waste-of-time reactors who either don't know music at all, or are supposed vocal coaches who just gush and never offer any kind of breakdown.
First Morissette, and now Gigi. You have fallen down yet another rabbit hole, my good sir lol. Wait till you hear her cover of "Better Days" and "Fly Me to the Moon." Outside of jazz and soul, she is an absolute natural with rock renditions; feel free to react to her "Unholy" and Paramore stuff
Philippines Musicians ang Vocalists has so much to offer there's a lot of vocalist that on top elite level skills such as,morrisette Amon,Regine Velasquez,Kz Tandingan,Moira dela tore,Katrina Velarde,and more
Checking this vid and since he might like "live performances" as he's a vocal coach. So let's recommend the full english ones like I want you and wyat performed in wish bus and those TV guestings like the one in GDNY
Just liked and subscribed sir and thank you for reacting and analyzing the performance of our dear Gigivibes band featuring Gigi de Lana no more words can i say...her tone is impeccable and pls if i may sugggest pls listen to her cover of Mr Frank Sinatras "Fly me to the moon"....surely you will love it😊
Nice reaction. I agree, she is very infectious. Watching her sing makes you feel that you can also sing like her. ❤ i would highly recommend for you to react to her cover of Better Days - Diana Reeves and I'm with you - Avril Lavigne
Hi Dr Dan. I have been saying for some time that you need to check out this amazing artist. She is know as "The Queen of Covers" as she can cover ANY song in ANY Style. You need to check out "Fly me to the Moon" for her JAZZ chops, "Unholy" for Rock, and "Better Days" for story telling. She get the same reaction as yours from almost ALL the voice coaches on UA-cam so enjoy your journey.
Oyus is also a great vocalist from GG Vibes. How underrated only 3 people in the entire universe reacted on him.
Give kudos to her band. I don't think any other band could give justice to her singing.
She sang Alanis Morissett it was awesome!
Just found you. Watching from Philippines.
I am eagerly awaiting your opinion on Gigi's rendition of 'Unholy'.
The set up of the instruments are arranged that way since they're performing in a garage😊😊😊
Her tone is the main reason she is my favorite artist today. Her golden tone is simply gold. If you are old, please listen to her version of "Yesterday When I Was Young" and have a little cry for old time's sake.
Fly Me To The Moon is a fave.
Gigi is just breathtaking in every way.. The band is absolutely amazing... obviously have played together for a long while. Beautiful!
I also fell in love with Gigi de Lana’s voice and the the Gigi Vibes band. I would sincerely recommend it very much that you listen to her covers of ALL I ASK by Adele and WHEN I LOOK AT YOU by Miley Cyrus. She sings these two beautiful love songs with so much passion and emotions.
Please make a review gigi's better days..that will be insane
Gigi is such a great singer, because she is not just a singer, she is a true musician! She feels it, when she moves to the music with all her body and uses her voice like an instrument, when she does call and response with the band or when she scats… so good!
Great RV....
Yesterday when i was young & Moon River would show her versatility and the band.
My personal favorite on Gigi's cover is "Officially Missing You" and that smile of Gigi at the end is a big bonus by the way.
I myself discovered her during the locked down. The early days of Gigi and the vibes. Imagine that whole performance was cut straight out of Gigi's garage. Because of the hecres
Gigi's FlyvMe to the Moon is on point. One ofbmy favorite versions of this masterpiece.
I'm not a vocalist even though I grew up wanting to be.. never had the technique and even if I would have I've never liked my overall voice but I've always loved amazing vocalists and guitarists.. The thing I would say I enjoy the most about Gigi isn't WHAT she can do because she definitely has songs out there where she shows she can do vocal acrobatics with the best of them(check out Butterfly if you want a great example of that) the thing that impresses me the most about Gigi is the ease of which she does it... watching her I never see any strain or like she's having to force anything.. it feels like she has a total understanding of her voice and knows EXACTLY how to do what she needs to do with it at all times. She slides through registers and from Chest to Mix to Head and back again like it's as natural as just normal talking.. her runs are always pitch perfect as well.. like if she has 3 notes specifically that need to be hit you'll hear a lot of vocalists hit them but there might be some play in there where they correct.. she just.. Nails them.. and then next thing you know she's sitting there smiling at you while your mouth is agape and she's looking like she didn't just do something crazy with her voice that would trouble 80% of the vocalists out there..
Wonderful!
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In "Saving All My Love For You" she is catching a flying insect and adjusting the microphone like it's routine. The video is one of her most popular with over 15 million views.
Great breakdown of how unbelievably amazing Gigi is bar none in terms of versatility, creativity, musicality, superb nuance, even range, among others, all rolled into one in all genre. There's nobody like her on the planet like her today.
She is magnificent and has a very relaxing and pleasing tone and color of voice, good taste in music
Couldn't agree more!
Not a vocalist, can't sing, I might even be tone deaf, but Gigi is the only singer who sounds flawless and perfect. Thanks for the validation. Your reaction is consistent with other reactors. Her concert performances are even more impressive.
Nice genuine reaction Sir. Also try watching Bakita Pa Ba by JayR on wish bus.
Gigi is one of my Top 5 Philippine Singers! I love her voice & her versatility and kudos to Gigi Vibes Band too! That's a tight group! Thank you for your professional opinion!
I agree with you 100%. I got to hear Gigi and her terrific band this past Saturday in Redwood City. What an amazing voice, beautiful tone, and stylistic performance. I came across her recently on UA-cam, and knew I had to hear her live. What a great show of some amazing performances of great American music and some of her own original songs in Tagalog as well as apparently well known Tagalog songs for the almost 100% Filipino audience. You should hear her do her medley of Shirley Bassey songs. She also talks a lot to the audience. She's very personable, sweet, and sincere. But she's very musical. At the beginning she did a sound check to insure that the piano was coming through into her ears. Apparently she was wearing some headset that was hidden. Her singing leaves nothing to hide. She said that she is now into Shirley Bassey music. And what a job she did with a medley of her songs. Wow! Gigi can almost imitate the tones of great singers, too. But she adds her own twist on the songs as well to make beautiful performances. She took the Police song, "Every Breath You Take" and played it as a slow groove. And then on top of it took an even older Motown song and sort of switched back and forth between the two with apparently similar chords. My dad who was a professional trumpet player, singer, bandleader, used to take "Feelings" and on top of that play "The Shadow of Your Smile" which have similar chords and make beautiful harmonies together. The Gigi concert this past Saturday was a wonderful experience. The back lighting on the stage was terrible though because it blinded you from seeing Gigi on the stage directly. Sometimes they had a back video showing her singing, but I wanted to see her on stage, too. Her musicians are the best, and they're all from the Philippines. They not only play great, but sing great, too. If you have a chance to see Gigi live, who is doing her first American tour now, don't miss her. The Philippines is known to have a lot of musically talented people. When they do Miss Saigon, many of the performers are from the Philippines. Of course, Lea Salonga, one of the greatest Broadway stars, had one of the most beautiful voices. Check out her audition for Miss Saigon. The composer is accompanying on the piano. When he hears her sing, he and his staff just light up like they saw gold for the very first time. It's like hearing Judy Garland sing "Over the Rainbow". Gig has that kind of voice. But with all the strain she puts on it, let's hope she doesn't hurt her voice. We want to keep hearing her sing for a long time. When I first heard Taylor Swift sing when she was around 17, she's another who had an exceptional voice tone. I knew right away she was going to be big and she was doing purely country. I think Gigi will be a very big star! Right now, she's just attracting a Filipino audience. But that will change.
Would love to see his reaction to Voronina Valeria of her singing One Moment in Time.
The QUEEN OF ALL GENRE! You can't get tired of Gigi coz she's so wonderful to watch and listen to. She's got Gigimagic! ❤❤❤ Gigi!
try her another songs thru the years and hopelessly devoted to you❤
You are going to enjoy their cover of "Better Days"! Always leaves me teary-eyed! Thanks for the analysis and reaction!
Gigi is my favorite artist please do react to her cover of FLY ME TO THE MOON & BETTER DAYS shes a great artist i love how she puts het own flavor to her covers
"Better Days" next reaction,please..thanks & more power..
She did a lot of amazing performances. I think you would love her covers of Fly Me to the Moon, Better Days, Yesterday When I Was Young, All I Ask, I'm With You, Angel Baby, I Who Have Nothing, House of the Rising Sun, Through the Years, I Won"t Last a Day Without You and many more...
I love her!
I posted this comment on another vocal coaches video reaction of another Filipina singer over 2 years ago (Christi Bovee's channel) and this was what I said when she was starting to blow up:
"You probably would want to give a serious consideration to react to an upcoming rising Filipina vocalist who is putting on notice all the top vocalists in the Philippines this year with her arrival on the scene. Her name is GIGI DE LANA. Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon on UA-cam by reacting to her epic cover of Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire". I can use many adjective praises to describe that performance but they all can be summed up in one word "classy". Her delivery, her choices, her range, her dynamics, her body language, her tone and feel are simply magical. David Foster (songwriter and producer of Chaka's "Through the Fire") probably would have his jaw dropped if he watched this performance. Best 5 minutes UA-cam time you'll probably ever spent.....I kid you not".
Finally u discovered Gigi! Not only is she a great vocalist, shes also an actress. By that, i mean she can morph into different personalites when she covers different genres. This video & most of what is in their channel are from 2-3 hours livestreams they used to do during the pandemic. Viewers requested songs, so this is a jam, an amazing jam. The lockdowns were extreme in the Philippines, everything was closed down. They were very broke (they used to play for weddings & parties & there were no gigs). Yes the band members are very talented, play multiple instruments. Wait until u hear the guitarist Oyus sing (One Last Cry, Brian McKnight). Here are my requests: ALL I ASK (Adele), BETER DAYS, FLY ME TO THE MOON, OFFICIALLY MISSING YOU (Tamia), DECODE (Paramore). They did a jazz version of GIVE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS DAY, but unfortunately the video disappeared, not sure why. Its the best cover of that song ive ever heard.
You mentioned something about the positions the band members have in that space. That was in a very small garage. They have since become popular in the past 2 yrs, so they now have a new studio.
The best vocalist along with mori to come out of the Philippines of this generation, elite vocalists and performances pure gold shout out to the band. 🔥👑
She and the band, are just great ... no doubt!!
And yeah they sing during worship. Although, they are not full time worship band. But they do perform from time to time in worship services.
Some recommendations:
Love Never Felt So Good - the new guitarist Oyus sings there also
Grown-up Christmas List with Daryl Ong, Sam Mangubat, Katrina Velarde and Gigi de Lana
Shallows by Sam Mangubat featuring Gidget dela Llana (Gigi's real name)
Gigi became famous due to her livestreams in pandemic times and the video you just reacted to is from then..
Oh man, welcome to Gigi's world. She's such a chameleon and can do pretty much anything. Yes, they do covers but they do it in a way that it's uniquely Gigi and the Gigi Vibes. They are so tight because they do these livestreams for hours and several times a week. Now they're doing lots of gigs. Now, if Chaka Khan ever hears this performance, I'm sure she would be so happy that Gigi did it justice. Man! She was all up in Chaka Khan's ministry with that "pointed, laser focused" high register. She's just so awesome! And sitting down at that! Final thing, we Filipinos are keeping the classics alive because there's no music like the 70s, 80s, 90s and even the 2000s. Cheers Doc and I'm so happy you watched this.
It sounds like Gigi and the Gigi Vibes are doing a fantastic job at not only keeping classic hits alive but also adding their own unique flair to them. It's impressive how their frequent livestreams and gigs have honed their skills, particularly Gigi's remarkable ability to adapt and deliver powerful performances even while seated. It's great to see such enthusiasm for music across different eras, and it's clear that they have a talent for connecting with their audience. Cheers, and it was indeed a pleasure to watch them perform!
@@DrDanRobinson
Dr Dan I would like your honest professional knowledge and opinion on the difference between the sound production between a live stream performance in a studio like this video as opposed to sound production on a live stage performance?
In comparing the sound production between a live stream performance in a studio and a live stage performance, there are several key differences to consider:
*1. Acoustics and Environment:* Studio environments are typically designed for optimal sound recording. They often have soundproofing and acoustic treatments that minimise external noise and echo, allowing for clearer sound capture. In contrast, live stage performances deal with a variety of venues, each with unique acoustic properties. Larger venues may have issues with echo and sound dispersal, while smaller venues might offer a more intimate and controlled sound.
*2. Microphone and Equipment Quality:* In a studio setting, there's often access to high-end microphones and recording equipment, tailored for capturing the finest details of a performance. This can result in a more polished and refined sound. On stage, microphones and equipment must be robust and versatile, capable of handling different types of sounds and often at higher volumes. The focus is more on clarity and projection to a live audience.
*3. Sound Mixing and Engineering:* In a studio, sound engineers can meticulously adjust levels, add effects, and balance the mix during and post-recording. This level of control can lead to a more polished final product. In a live performance, sound engineers work in real-time, balancing and adjusting the sound for the audience's experience, which can be more challenging and less predictable.
*4. Audience Interaction and Atmosphere:* The presence of a live audience in stage performances can significantly affect the sound. Audience reactions and participation can add to the performance but also introduce variable sound elements. In a studio, the absence of a live audience means the focus is solely on the performer's sound, often leading to a more consistent audio output.
*5. Performance Dynamics:* Performers might adapt their style to suit the setting. In a studio, without the immediate feedback of a live audience, performances might be more focused and nuanced. On stage, the energy of the audience can influence the performer's energy and delivery, potentially leading to a more dynamic but less controlled performance.
In summary, studio performances often offer a more controlled environment for sound production, allowing for greater precision and refinement. Live stage performances, while potentially less predictable in terms of sound quality, offer a unique and dynamic experience influenced by the venue, equipment, and audience interaction. Both have their distinct advantages and challenges, contributing to their equal standing in the world of performance.
@@DrDanRobinson
Thank you Dr Dan for your comprehensive explanation. I’m probably more interested in discussing further with regards to the information you have provided in point number 3.
I have watched many artist both famous and not so famous (but still very popular with many followers) on UA-cam. I was also fortunate to have watched some big name artists live in concerts here in Australia back in the 80s and 90s. I would have to say anyone that have had the opportunity to watch and listen to Barbra Streisand LIVE on stage would probably consider themselves very lucky and that’s saying a lot because Whitney was on that list of artists I watched live. You see Dr Dan I grew up listening to what I like to call the golden era of music … 70s 80s and 90s when music was so beautiful and the lyrics had meaning and the singers can really sing! Personally I don’t listen to the radio anymore. The modern day music imo has no soul. So that’s pretty much a quick summary of my taste in music.
So getting back to my interest in your point number 3 and this may undoubtedly will offend a lot of people with my comment but I’m interested in your take on the use of engineering enhancements, auto tune, pitch correction technology in today’s modern music while performing in live streams or in live concerts. You see the use of auto tune is why I don’t really follow any modern day singers anymore with the exception of a few. Majority of modern day singers cannot replicate the same amazing sound on stage as they do in their studios or live stream shows. You put the great singers back during the golden era of music on a stage with a microphone when there was no auto tune technology and you know they are going to replicate the same and sometimes even better sound than their records. As an exercise when you do a reaction on an artist you should compare studio live stream performances to their live concert performances of the same song and compare like for like. I guarantee you some artist don’t even have live stage performances to compare. So what I’m asking you Dr Dan is how do you know the performances you are watching is the real sound?
@@WOW-ng8sy Curious... Are you referring to Gigi's performance? Had you heard/attend Filipino singers live concert?
Great reaction Dr. Dan. Check out her cover of Fly me to the Moon. You will love it!
Thanks for featuring Gigi ❤
Yes we love and admire her just like you ❤❤❤
Love this reaction Dan. It showed that you really liked this music and voice from Gi Gi and her band by your grooving and singing along. Yes agreed Gi Gi has a very clean and unique tone. Would love to see you react to more from her.
Man love your analysis and reaction. I got bit by this GG Vibes bug as well and I feel same as you. The excitement of finding a treasure on youtube with this band. I wish you would react to Oyus of GG Vibes like One Last Cry or Change The World or If. No pressure Dr. Dan. :) Thanks and I Subscribed!
Love GG, She's an amazing singer❤❤❤
Gigi is my fav Filipino singer...🥰🥰🥰
Gigi singing better days is to die for
Love Gigi! Youre so right - bec she has such an amazing tone she doesnt need to impress. Her runs, rifts, growls, etc are so very tastefully done.
It's very easy listening to her. Her versions of All I Ask and Angel Baby are two of my favs.
yes me too
Spot on. I can listen to her all day and not get tired. Her voice is very soothing which relaxes me to the max. When I want to decompress instead of going to the spa, I listen to Gigi and the Gigi Vibes. Thanks for the great reaction. Please react to her covers of : Better Days, Fly me To the Moon, Unholy, I don't Wanna Wait, All I Ask by Adele. New subscriber here.❤❤❤
Hey @busdriver747. Welcome to Voice Essentials. Thanks so much for subscribing. I really look forward to getting to know you here on UA-cam.
@@DrDanRobinson Same here👍👍👍
I agree with you that anyone who enjoys music will live her and the Gigi Vibes band performances
Better Days is awesome!
Better Days, Fly me to the Moon ,All i Ask and Saving All my Love for You.
Better Days; Fly Me to the Moon, Decode, House of the Rising Sun.... Also two songs not on their channel but on the KDR Music House channel as part of a play - Remember Me and Never Enough.
Love ur reactions so much..thank you for this. New subs here for gigi and her band gigivibes. She has so much more un her channel please ihope more of her.
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SOLID🔥🔥🔥
Nice to see you discovered another rare gem from the Philippines, I love Gigi and her band. Pls reacto to Fly Me To The Moon and Better Days. Thank you for reacting to Gigi🤔🧐🔥🔥🔥
Gigi's cover of Dianne Reeves' "Better Days" for me displays a lot of Gigi's story telling talent in her singing plus a whole lot of other aspects that is in her vocalist's toolbox
Yes sir dan... speaking of gigi i enjoy gigi singing fly me to the moon by our iconic sir frank sinatra but gigi and the band sang this song deferently you can check it also have a nice day...
I think you'll love her cover of Better Days
Please do a reaction video of Gigi de Lana singing Oceans by Hillsong. It is beautiful.
Another voice you should check out for analysis is Faouzia. Her tone, range and agility are amazing. She started out on Tik Tok but is starting to come through now. Her most popular song is Tears of Gold, but also You Don't Even Know Me. Her stripped versions are by far the best. And she's also done a duet with John Legend - Minefields. Doesn't get enough recognition for her talent. She also writes most of her own songs. And still just 23.
This performance was live and done in their car garage. I watched it live during the pandemic.
Hi .Dr. Dan..I love your reaction to Gigi covered songs..Thank You so much ❤️.. Please do a reaction to her covered songs..Fly me to the Moon and L.O, V...E.❤ Thank You 👍💖💖
This older video live stream of Gigivibes was during the height the pandemic where they started making it big. The guitarist here was L.A. then Julius took over after some 2 or 3 yrs back. These livestreams of the band done during Wednesdays and Saturdays during the pandemic lockdowns served as our stress reliever. Gigi indeed made us happier during those days.❤
I Really want the way you analyze Gigi do watch all his covers please thanks
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whoaaaa 🤧🥺❤️I've been waiting for so long for you to react to her she's a wonderful singer definitely one of my favorite singers from the Philippines Please react to her singing better days and yesterday when I was young ♥️♥️♥️ proud Filipino here😍🇵🇭
She is good
The group's name are correct except for Julius. Currently, they have the new main guitar player Julius (Oyus). However, these 2 performance still had their old main guitar player L.A. (Lawrence A) Arquero.
Check on Clarisse de Guzman as well, she was also a very good but underrated singer in the Philippines
❤❤❤Gigi
loving the instruments, esp the base. I'm not even a musician but I like listening to music, and this is one of my favourite
Great acknowledging thebandmembers! It does highlight the beautiful voice!
Love the instruments , the bass.. keyboard..
and she’s doing this on her live stream getting song request from her viewers ❤
Gigi is so inspiring! Would love to see you react to Fly Me to the Moon and Better Days❤
#IzaVictória is a Brazilian girl who was abandoned in an orphanage and adopted by a humble woman. What no one expected is which, today is successful in Brazil I leave a suggestion for your reaction, she is rocking the #Radiohead cover with the song creep (#IzaVictória - creep)
You’re so kind, generous honest with your reactions ❤
Welcome to Gigis’world with
The GGVIBES band
Gigi is a unique creative artist with a special God given talent
Queen of Genres and all covers
She’s not a copy cat , reimagines the version like her own and she kills it ❤
She was already a good singer when she first came into the scene, but she really evolved and found her own style after meeting her band
Have watched this million of times and I can’t stop 🤗🤗
Always love Gigi. Not just her voice but how beautiful she is inside and out. Subscribed because of her.❤❤❤
This arrangement of instrumentalists varies in different videos.
I heard GiGi sing for the first time today. I do not know one flat key from another or anything about tonal qualities but I know what I like. The best way to explain myself is I remember hearing Whitney Houston for the first time and this young woman gives me the same vibe.
@@troygoggans5495 You should listen to Gigi’s cover of Saving All My Love For You.
Wow! Gigi brought me here thank you for your reaction i'm subscribed to your channel.💕
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Gigi is fantastic. And I enjoy your vocal analysis of different singers. I've learnt a lot. I'd love you to perhaps add Angelina Jordan to your list. Other vocal coaches that have listened to Gigi have been blown away by her vocal skills and tone. Cheers mate. Keep up the good work 👌
Hi sir,try to react her cover better days,and thanks ❤
Doh I was expecting 'Through the Fire and Flames' and got something else 😂. It was still good!
I'm your new subscriber sirq❤❤❤
It is Rare to hear a vocal coach that do react video and praise, not only praise, but go on to mention each names of the player behind the singer.. way to go, Coach!!! New subs here...
Thank you for supportin' pilipino artist.gigi one of the best singer.🤗👍💞🌹🌹🌹tnx rv.🥰🥰🥰🇵🇭
Other reactors dont react to specific portions of Gigi's song that I find awesome, thats why I feel like something's lacking. But you are the only one of two reactors so far who reacted to her where she was amazing. I guess thats the advantage of being a singer yourself. You know.❤❤❤
I know about 10 really good reactors and include Dan in this group who I just discovered today. But, yeah, there's lots of waste-of-time reactors who either don't know music at all, or are supposed vocal coaches who just gush and never offer any kind of breakdown.
Better Days for next please 🙏
Angel Baby, all I ask , officially missing you , this love by maroon 5❤
Great reaction! Next her better days
First Morissette, and now Gigi. You have fallen down yet another rabbit hole, my good sir lol. Wait till you hear her cover of "Better Days" and "Fly Me to the Moon." Outside of jazz and soul, she is an absolute natural with rock renditions; feel free to react to her "Unholy" and Paramore stuff
Great professional and proper reaction to my fav local artist. Music in it's true form. 👍🎶🇵🇭🙏
Thank you 🙌
Hi Dr. Dan! New subscriber here as I find your reactions so genuine👌Gigi is 🔥❤🎶! More power to you!
Have you heard of Arlissa? Please react to her singing "Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie". She's great and very underrated imo
Philippines Musicians ang Vocalists has so much to offer there's a lot of vocalist that on top elite level skills such as,morrisette Amon,Regine Velasquez,Kz Tandingan,Moira dela tore,Katrina Velarde,and more
❤❤❤❤❤ it, she's very stunning
I love Gigi de Lana and her band...Try to react also SB19 tilaluha on round festival their vocal and harmony so good
Checking this vid and since he might like "live performances" as he's a vocal coach.
So let's recommend the full english ones like I want you and wyat performed in wish bus and those TV guestings like the one in GDNY
Just liked and subscribed sir and thank you for reacting and analyzing the performance of our dear Gigivibes band featuring Gigi de Lana no more words can i say...her tone is impeccable and pls if i may sugggest pls listen to her cover of Mr Frank Sinatras "Fly me to the moon"....surely you will love it😊
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Nice reaction. I agree, she is very infectious. Watching her sing makes you feel that you can also sing like her. ❤ i would highly recommend for you to react to her cover of Better Days - Diana Reeves and I'm with you - Avril Lavigne