Another song very much associated with Whitney Houston is "I Have Nothing". Sohyang's version at DMC Festival 2015 shows she can be a vocal beast. There are 2 videos of this stunning live performance, which you should review: ua-cam.com/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/v-deo.html Broadcast version ua-cam.com/video/CFtRUSPxcas/v-deo.html Camera only on Sohyang BTW, Whitney's former manager saw this and contacted Oprah Winfrey, who in turn, contacted David Foster. They were all amazed. Foster eventually connected with Sohyang, and they performed 8 shows in 4 days at Blue Note Tokyo (Dec 2018). Foster cowrote the song, and arranged and produced it for Whitney, who sang it for her role in the movie "The Bodyguard". Since you have found Begin Again Korea (BAK) and you have mentioned Ella Fitzgerald, consider listening to a short jazz cover by Sohyang. ua-cam.com/video/_ivvpK3UMlw/v-deo.html "Misty" (Begin Again Korea) At 02:22, you may notice a fellow singer crying. Lee Suhyun duets with Sohyang in "My Favorite Things" and "Flashlight". They produced some nice harmonies. ua-cam.com/video/naOx8Ms2QuQ/v-deo.html "My Favorite Things" (Begin Again Korea) ua-cam.com/video/lSzb6a0PkQU/v-deo.html "Flashlight" (Begin Again Korea) An interesting BAK performance by Sohyang features a studio-produced video of her singing, which isn't live. Watch for the surprise. ua-cam.com/video/k5WqGIPjqtc/v-deo.html "Never Enough" (Begin Again Korea)
Please respect the singer, don't introduce her as Korean Mariah Carey, she should know better, you are a singer too. But of course, while someone may want people to call them Mr. Charismatic Voice, Sohyang may want you to introduce her as Sohyang. Furthermore, you are trying to build your exposure and make money through her, respect is the least you should honor, not just Sohyang, but any human. You know what, if Sohyang gets to meet you one day, she will never introduce you as Charismatic Voice back in Korea, she would want to call you by your name.
Love this stripped down acoustic version of this iconic song. She performed it outside whilst sitting down with minimal instrumentation and yet it was so easy for her, and she sang the sax part for good measure. Stunning rendition from an incredible vocalist. Thank you so much for a great reaction.
For context, this show normally follows well known singers to different countries in street busking situations. This season was filmed during the pandemic entirely in Korea and this particular performance was at Korea's largest steel mill and was the first after So Hyang joined the cast. The cast is typically a bunch of "juniors" who are relatively young/current stars with at least one "senior" who is a veteran that older folks can easily relate to. This is the first time So Hyang performed after joining the cast mid-season and you can see how in awe the Juniors are as she does things with her voice that they never even thought possible, and for the rest of the season they made similar expressions of wonder. She really is a treasure and I hope she recovers from her current bout of Covid soon as the world is a much better place when she's sharing her gift with the rest of us.
I think this is the first time I heard about this performer and hear her sing... Amazing, WOW! Tears in my eyes, she is good! Thank you for introducing me to such a great talent, I can't wait to hear more from her.
I grew up listening to that song, my mother absolutely adored Simon and Garfunkel. The girl absolutely nailed it and brought tears to my eyes, my mother would have loved it
One of the few singers THAT easily capable of giving me goosebumps every time they sing. I also noticed how much (and how easily) she played around with vibrato.
Ohhhhhhhhh myyyyyy Godddddddd…UNBELIEVABLY INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL I AM CRYING 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭DOLLY AND WHITNEY WOULD BE VERY PROUD OF HER!!!! I KNOW I AM!!! ELIZABETH YOUR BEST REACTION YET!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I also had tears in my eyes listening to this. I’ve loved her singing for a long time but I had never heard/seen this video before. Thank you for your informative reaction.
I am so happy you did So Hyang's cover of I Will Always Love You. I had a feeling you would love this. I heard many pro singers and amateur singers cover this legendary song but only So Hyang's version makes me tear up and feel comforted like how this song was meant to be. Greeat reaction as always. Take care.
Love your analysis of this Sohyang's performance. To appreciate Sohyang here, one really needs to go beyond the pristine technical execution and naturally gifted voice. The performance spoke volume about the effort in the artistic interpretation for this showing. You use the word "glorious" multiple times and that's such an apt term here. Thanks for the reaction.
The thing that sold this performance to me, outside of the nuances she adds to every phrase, is how she did that saxophone solo with her voice instead of letting a saxophonists play it for her. What a musician!
Sohyang's singing prowess extends beyond mere technical proficiency; she is a master at infusing her performances with genuine and heartfelt emotions. While her exceptional vocal techniques undoubtedly contribute to her artistry, it is her ability to connect with the music and convey deep emotions that truly sets her apart. When Sohyang sings, her voice becomes a vehicle for expressing a wide range of emotions, from joy and love to sorrow and longing. Her ability to connect with the lyrics and the essence of a song allows her to deliver performances that touch the hearts of her listeners. Through her vocal nuances, phrasing, and subtle vocal inflections, she brings authenticity and vulnerability to her interpretations. Sohyang's performances are marked by her capacity to evoke powerful emotions in her audience. Her voice carries the weight of her experiences and captures the essence of the songs she sings. Whether she is delivering a poignant ballad or an uplifting anthem, she has the ability to move her listeners to tears or fill them with a sense of hope and inspiration.
Thanks so much for coming back to this artist! So Hyang is the best female voice on the planet IMO. She can sing anything, and when she isn't battling the effects of pneumonia (which she was here, actually, not long before), she is the most dynamic singer I've heard in a long life of gravitating toward the female voice. Here she is singing sitting down on a dock in the wind. Absolutely unbelievable. What separates her from the very best technical singers on the planet is her sincerity, her genuine delivery. Evidently this is her very much as a human. What a treasure to hear her in America on UA-cam! Just 'Wow'. Oh, and the young lady who's jaw dropped , was surprised, I think, at So Hyang singing the saxophone solo part from Whitney's version. But all of those young musicians are in awe of her. The lady's name is Lee Hi, and she is an incredible singer in her own right. Her song 'Breathe' (in Korean) is worthy of a reaction, either her version or So Hyang's version of that same song. Both are incredibly emotional.
What a gorgeous and lovely reaction to SoHyang, Elizabeth.! It's been a while since you did react to her song Everyone! But I know how much you love SoHyang! Her singing ability to convey emotions can't be matched by anyone on earth! It's really touch my heart and soul!! Your analysis and reaction to SoHyang are so accurate and super cool as always!! Please, keep react to more SoHyang' singing "You raise me up(Immortal song 2 2018)". Take care!
I'm not crying - YOU'RE CRYING!! Your enthusiasm for these vocalists really comes through in these videos. Kudos to you for keeping it professional, for not absolutely breaking into tears every time (like I do), when we can all see how emotional you are about these vocals.
How have I not seen/heard this until now? I'm a SoHyang fan since way back! (Since masked singer, sickest Mona Lisa rendition) but this... is siiiick! So delicate and clean! Best "cover" ever!
You will enjoy listening to the Dolly Parton original recording - because here Sohyang is doing it justice with her unmatched ability. Notice also that she SANG the Saxophone solo. Amazing. Cheers.
@@toni6053 Well, yes. I guess Whitney's fan base is enough different from Dolly's that they never knew where it came from. Lots of giant hits are like that. the person who wrote it or first performed it gets little credit. "Unchained Melody" is an example. A man named Alex North wrote it for a prison movie. Todd Duncan sang it. Who knew? Cheers.
That ending reminded me of Dolly. The runs made me feel like I was listening to a jazz version and the sustained bits like Whitney’s version this is truly special. Thank you for your reaction and yes I did notice you not stopping but I figured it was because why interrupt greatness?
Add to it that more than likely English is her second language the clarity of her voice, the emotion, I don't think she deserves the title Korean Mariah Carey because I think she's better than Maria Carey is.
So Hyang joined these young gifted musicians in 2020 after doing the King of Mask Competition in 2017 (edited comment to correct the dates) while still suffering the effects of pneumonia as part of her goal to bring comfort to those going through difficult times, (as she, herself was doing). She travelled, to this pier on a giant steel mill which could not shut down during the Covid-19 restrictions, so the workers really needed a lift, with a nebulizer to help her sing during her recovery. So her breath control here is even more amazing, and this was the last song of the set they performed for them. I think they performed another set that evening, testing her stamina even more. So, even at less than full strength, So Hyang produced some her most epic performances. We are so fortunate that these performances were recorded so well! Thanks for your heartfelt reaction!
Absolutely I agree with you. She always touches my heart and makes me cry. Whenever I listen to her great songs, especially this song, l can't stop shedding tears in my eyes because it reminds me of my mother who passed away after suffering from incurable disease for a long time. Thank you so much for great comments. Have a nice day. 😊
@@killermaffia007brb9 So Hyang had cancer at age 20 and the surgery rendered her sterile. Also, I think, she got hepatitis from a blood transfusion during or after the cancer surgery, which, they say, is why she is so susseptable to pnuemonia. And recently she was reported to have come down with Covid but she posted a video July 24 ua-cam.com/video/Womanyf_lQw/v-deo.html showing her doing well. So Hyang has proven to be so strong and resiliant and I thank God for that! I pray she will be performing for many more years!
She can make the most beautiful and efficient sound that can be made in one breath. And every time she makes that breath into a beautiful sound without leaving a single breath. I'm so proud that I've been a fan of Sohyang for 12 years. Thank u for ur reaction~~^^
The appreciation for Sohyang and the music she brings to nurture the soul comes across well. As a non-specialist I believe that she richly deserves the accolades you shower on her - certainly listening to her singing is a blessing to me.
Elizabeth, you really should do analysis of a couple of songs by Dolly Parton. The woman is an absolute legend who transcends her usual genre and has one of the purest "sweet" type of voice in country and pop. She deserves to be included here.
Definitely agree that we need some Dolly on this channel. I would include not just her solo songs but in particular the Trio recording (Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt) of "The Sweetest Gift" (live). Some of the most spectacular harmony singing you'll ever hear.
The girl with the faces is actually an amazing singer with one of the most beautiful tones I've honestly ever heard! Her name is Lee Hi, I highly recommend listening to any live of hers to be honest that's how good she is, a personal favorite of mine is her song Breathe because of the words and meaning, written by late Korean legend Jonghyun who was also an amazing vocalist, highly recommend his live of Y Si Fuera Ela, and also member of one the og legends of Kpop, often called the princes of Kpop, Shinee!! I recommend reacting to both of them as they are such great singers also from South Korea.
@@dougel4709 See!!! They're amazing, Lee Hi's tone gotta be one of the most gorgeous tones I've ever listened to, and Jonghyun's too, just so unique, such a high quality vocalist, no wonder he's considered one of the best, the man was a beast when it came to vocals, and not only that he was also a beast in composing as well! Truly the whole package, just an amazing musician we unfortunately lost but his legacy still stays strong and his music continues to comfort me whenever I'm down so wherever he is singing with the stars i just hope knows how much he's loved and admired by so many of us 🤍
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LOVE LOVE your sohyang reactions ❤ ♥, Best vocalist, performer, person, that ever walked the face of this planet in my opinion. Gift from God 😇. I love how she took on the sax solo in this, amazing! She sings with so much emotion! Always...makes you feel it. That's what separates her from everyone else. ❤❤❤
Thank you for this reaction, Sohyang is a beautiful, accomplished young vocalist. Whitney Houston did an amazing performance of this song, but my favorite has always been Dolly Parton. When you know the story behind why Dolly wrote this song, and sang it for Porter Waggoner, you understand the pure feeling that Dolly is expressing through this song.
Yes, I've been waiting for this! Thank you. That her longest held-out note with vibrato on "you" (at 20:40)- so technically beautiful, yet heartfelt and without artifice up until 20:48 where she changed the vibrato to a run at just the right place - was just the topping for me! I wonder what would have been if Sohyang had grown up as an operatic voice with the same emotional expressiveness.
Love this lady. A true pro. As a FYI, Diana Ankudinova has just teased her fans with a new, original (self written) ROCK song she has coming out shortly. She just put out a UA-cam short. Hope baby is healthy and well. :)
If you ever get to the Dolly version you kinda have to look at the full version of course but the bit she sings in The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas REALLY drives home the meaning. You really feel it almost like she is holding back tears. Other people may possibly be "better" singers than her but very few singers really make you feel it like she does.
@@BrianRRenfro No, she didn't allow Elvis to cover it because his manager, the crook "Colonel" Tom Parker, insisted that she would have to sign over the rights to the song. Dolly was & is a LOT more savvy than Parker gave her credit for. She allowed Whitney Houston to cover it without signing away her ownership of the copyright & made a literal fortune in royalties.
I always loved the intentional breathlessness that Whitney added here and there throughout the song, it added just the right amount of wistful emotion. This girl absolutely nailed that, spectacular!
Sohyang has one really up tempo song in her repertoire (that I'm aware of) called Day Day. Also a chance to hear her harmonize with other singers if you use the Begin Again Korea version.
I really enjoy your reactions and opinions and your instructions to vocalist. I think it be can be summed up by saying that some people are singers, and some are vocal musicians. And she is a vocal virtuoso!!! 💕
Sohyang's vocals are divided into pre-pneumonia (2018) and post-pneumonia. The vocals after being cured from pneumonia seem to have no disadvantages at all. Thank you for the reaction, Elizabeth. ♡ I'd appreciate it if you could tell me how to recommend another song!^^🥰
This is your reaction to Sohyang's song after a long time! I think it's been almost a year. I'm so glad it's the reaction I've been waiting for so long. I like Sohyang's song, but I like your reaction to Sohyang's song more. I look forward to your reaction to Sohyang's song more often. I wish you all good health!
The way she says kind it really is wonderful. I'd like to see you react to her singing Breathe in the masked show if you wanna cry, or to Lean on me with Kirk Franklin if you wanna see her totally free.
I love it when you review Sohyang. I think that is because she is so humble but yet so perfectly trained. She seeks no real worldwide recognition and her dedication to people and their plight deserves recognition as well as her astounding dedication to god. I read once where she stopped people coming out of her performance and complimenting her correcting them that they should thank god not her because it was him not her. Those amoung us that are that humble need people like you, respected professionals to speak up for them and you do an excellent job of that. Sohyang is the ultimate communicator and story teller with her singing. NO ONE touches people like her. You do realize that this included an entire verse of her imitating saxaphone noises?
Dolly Parton is a miraculous human. I like to think that Porter Wagoner ultimately realized the significance of having this stunning expression of love and respect written for him. The setting of this performance provides a surreal reflection on the industrial-strength, global impact of Sohyang's utter commitment to the moment. It would have somehow felt different if it had been filmed at Carnegie Hall, or a mega-sporting/entertainment/political event. I'm fascinated by the audience-and their stories-almost as much as by the sublime talent of 김소향, and the love that shines toward her from her fellow performers. I've never seen anything like it!
Amazing! I read in the comments she did this while she was sick and needed a nebulizer to help perform, and did a 2nd performance later that evening, which to me makes this so much more outstanding. She does her own arrangements, so she also improvised/sung the saxophone solo from the song as well! I have never heard of her until today, definitely amazing talent. Makes me want to watch the entire performance that day as well as her others. Thanks for the analysis of this artist.
OK......I know I am late, but has anyone mentioned that she is doing this SEATED!? To me, it appears that the set-up is similar to The Voice or Korea's Got Talent. Look at the faces of the other people sitting around her. It looks like some have never heard her sing before which is why they look "slack-jawed". They appeared stunned by this moment. If she wasn't such a humble human being, it would have been a perfect drop-mike moment.
I love your warm and honest and heartful analysis. So Hyang is one of my favorite gospel singers and she is a true gem. THanks for this reaction and look forward to more : )
I've heard that she has recently been diagnosed with Covid. This is no joke for someone like her whose immune system has been compromised. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for her.
Sohyang is performing this Wednesday and Saturday. She posted a video yesterday about her health. In short, she said she was fine and to not worry too much. She's been studying in her free time during this period. This is the video ua-cam.com/video/Womanyf_lQw/v-deo.html
Oh that’s interesting about Dolly Parton, I did not know that. Sohyang’s rendition was indeed amazing, and got chills a few times, especially the quieter first section. Elizabeth, you should check out Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds playing Into my Arms live in Copenhagen. A simple but pure love song with so much emotion, and terrific crowd participation.
Hell yeah, thank you, before even listening yet. A for what it's worth...Misty from begin again korea is even better. It's pure bliss. Just read the comments section on it for an idea. Fate from I am singer is beyond them both and just up there near her top... yeah it's just so cool. Finally Breathe from masked singer, as well as Home just below it, are among her best. There is pure head voice magic in those two. Breathe making recent reactors tear up. Fate half the audience. It's sweet you got another one of hers in with this one but don't stop now, cause the best is still out there. I mean she is so special it's not like there's "too much" lol. Plus those there aren't like some and get a bit too much belt time. You can listen to them again and again. The masked singer show of her performances is full of that. Epic different stuff. Mona Lisa will blow your mind too. And she made rap epic in Day Day.
Sohyang is certainly talented! Nice. The song has now been covered numerous times, of course. This version is a mix between the pared down arrangement of the original and Whitney Houston's big vocals, and I think it makes for an effective rendition.
I'm case you're no aware, she's also heavily involved in arranging everything she sings too. She always brings something a bit different to her covers.
Elizabeth, Here is what David Foster had to say about Sohyang in an interview with Naver on December 10, 2018, only a week after doing eight concerts with her at Tokyo's Blue Note Club. “I wanted to meet her very much, and I am happy to have collaborated in putting together a concert. Here is how I got to know about Sohyang. Oprah Winfrey introduced me to 'a stunningly amazing singer whose video is a must watch.' I fell in love at once with Sohyang's first video I watched on UA-cam, 'I Have Nothing.' It was thrilling, and I searched to listen to most of her other songs as well. I have wanted to meet her for a long time. She is one of the top divas I've come across." David Foster didn't hold back praises. "Her voice is very beautiful and overwhelming, and I found her every performance to be emotionally moving and amazing. Moving forward, I want to collaborate again!" _Translated from Korean by David Day Lee with just a few touch ups for English grammar by moi, Todd Sauve._ 😉
Just learned of her a week ago. She is phenomenal singer. A South Korean singer-songwriter who has been dubbed by the international media as the "Korean Mariah Carey"
@@pryme2013 I feel she is better overall than Whitney was live, and I love Whitney. This lady's vocals are insane. This song is on the gentler side for So Hyang and she had been sick with pneumonia. The thing about Whitney is that her live performances paled compared to her studio work -- I have watched so many UA-cam performances of her over the years in live settings. So Hyang seems to be a master with live vocals. Just my opinion. I know a lot of people would disagree, but many would agree as well.
How many other singers are out there who can literally stop the world like she just did??? Just look at that audience! That is the definition of being speechless, of being in awe. Even the other musicians on stage with her, who have presumably been rehearsing with her, they're still completely dumbfounded. Its like their brains are broken trying to process "can she really be that good?". Even our Elizabeth was paralyzed from pushing the pause button. How often does that happen?!?!? What an incredible Gift she has.
I am happy to listen to Sohyang's songs because I live in the same era with Sohyang. Sohyang's voice seems to have the ability to touch the heart, not the song. Every time I hear it, I cry.
She did a fantastic job making this song her own and also adding in her own notes and rendition to this song. You can’t mimic the original singers but you can make it your own and still wow the audience. Color me impressed! She’s got a heck of a set of pipes. So clear. If you’re able to do that acapella part of the song, then you sold me. It’s the hardest part in my opinion to capture those emotions without music. Second favorite are those runs that mimic wailing and emotional pleas. Almost reminds me of a Korean drama all of a sudden.
The young lady who's face the camera kept focusing on for reactions is Lee Hi. And between them is Lee Suhyun. Both of them are excellent vocalists as well! Just watch ALL the Begin Again performances. You won't regret it.
I am glad that it's back. You haven't covered her best performance "I have nothing" in her blue dress. "소향(Sohyang) - I have nothing(2015.09.12 MBC 'I am a singer legend')" This video is the best. 😊 Her singing is insane! Believe me. Don't choose other "I have nothing" performance she had done before this.
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This is not cover Whitney because original song was singed by Dolly Parton. Whitney sang a cover.
Another song very much associated with Whitney Houston is "I Have Nothing". Sohyang's version at DMC Festival 2015 shows she can be a vocal beast. There are 2 videos of this stunning live performance, which you should review:
ua-cam.com/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/v-deo.html Broadcast version
ua-cam.com/video/CFtRUSPxcas/v-deo.html Camera only on Sohyang
BTW, Whitney's former manager saw this and contacted Oprah Winfrey, who in turn, contacted David Foster. They were all amazed. Foster eventually connected with Sohyang, and they performed 8 shows in 4 days at Blue Note Tokyo (Dec 2018).
Foster cowrote the song, and arranged and produced it for Whitney, who sang it for her role in the movie "The Bodyguard".
Since you have found Begin Again Korea (BAK) and you have mentioned Ella Fitzgerald, consider listening to a short jazz cover by Sohyang.
ua-cam.com/video/_ivvpK3UMlw/v-deo.html "Misty" (Begin Again Korea)
At 02:22, you may notice a fellow singer crying. Lee Suhyun duets with Sohyang in "My Favorite Things" and "Flashlight". They produced some nice harmonies.
ua-cam.com/video/naOx8Ms2QuQ/v-deo.html "My Favorite Things" (Begin Again Korea)
ua-cam.com/video/lSzb6a0PkQU/v-deo.html "Flashlight" (Begin Again Korea)
An interesting BAK performance by Sohyang features a studio-produced video of her singing, which isn't live. Watch for the surprise.
ua-cam.com/video/k5WqGIPjqtc/v-deo.html "Never Enough" (Begin Again Korea)
Please respect the singer, don't introduce her as Korean Mariah Carey, she should know better, you are a singer too. But of course, while someone may want people to call them Mr. Charismatic Voice, Sohyang may want you to introduce her as Sohyang. Furthermore, you are trying to build your exposure and make money through her, respect is the least you should honor, not just Sohyang, but any human. You know what, if Sohyang gets to meet you one day, she will never introduce you as Charismatic Voice back in Korea, she would want to call you by your name.
Sohyang played saxphone solo part…that is amazing….
Love this stripped down acoustic version of this iconic song. She performed it outside whilst sitting down with minimal instrumentation and yet it was so easy for her, and she sang the sax part for good measure. Stunning rendition from an incredible vocalist. Thank you so much for a great reaction.
For context, this show normally follows well known singers to different countries in street busking situations. This season was filmed during the pandemic entirely in Korea and this particular performance was at Korea's largest steel mill and was the first after So Hyang joined the cast. The cast is typically a bunch of "juniors" who are relatively young/current stars with at least one "senior" who is a veteran that older folks can easily relate to. This is the first time So Hyang performed after joining the cast mid-season and you can see how in awe the Juniors are as she does things with her voice that they never even thought possible, and for the rest of the season they made similar expressions of wonder. She really is a treasure and I hope she recovers from her current bout of Covid soon as the world is a much better place when she's sharing her gift with the rest of us.
I think this is the first time I heard about this performer and hear her sing... Amazing, WOW! Tears in my eyes, she is good! Thank you for introducing me to such a great talent, I can't wait to hear more from her.
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Sohyang does a Bridge Over Troubled Water cover that brings me to tears every time I hear it. She is an incredible talent.
i believe that's been covered here. :)
I grew up listening to that song, my mother absolutely adored Simon and Garfunkel. The girl absolutely nailed it and brought tears to my eyes, my mother would have loved it
Hi @Leslie Hamilton. Yes, "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is awesome. Here's the link to the reaction: ua-cam.com/video/AxXuJshHA4Q/v-deo.html Enjoy! ❤
One of the few singers THAT easily capable of giving me goosebumps every time they sing.
I also noticed how much (and how easily) she played around with vibrato.
At 67 have always considered the top female singers in history, equally great. Then I heard and felt Kim Sohyang. My one true love.
Ohhhhhhhhh myyyyyy Godddddddd…UNBELIEVABLY INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL I AM CRYING 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭DOLLY AND WHITNEY WOULD BE VERY PROUD OF HER!!!! I KNOW I AM!!! ELIZABETH YOUR BEST REACTION YET!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
와! 이분은 노래를 듣는 자세와 가수를 대하는 자세 그리고 분석의 퀄리티는 정말 최고입니다.
I also had tears in my eyes listening to this. I’ve loved her singing for a long time but I had never heard/seen this video before. Thank you for your informative reaction.
I am so happy you did So Hyang's cover of I Will Always Love You. I had a feeling you would love this. I heard many pro singers and amateur singers cover this legendary song but only So Hyang's version makes me tear up and feel comforted like how this song was meant to be. Greeat reaction as always. Take care.
Yes, this is So Hyang. One of the best vocalists in the world. And she really brings comfort with her voice!
Sohyang is an absolute angel! When she says, " I will always love you", you believe her. What a beautiful gift she is!
Love your analysis of this Sohyang's performance. To appreciate Sohyang here, one really needs to go beyond the pristine technical execution and naturally gifted voice. The performance spoke volume about the effort in the artistic interpretation for this showing. You use the word "glorious" multiple times and that's such an apt term here. Thanks for the reaction.
The thing that sold this performance to me, outside of the nuances she adds to every phrase, is how she did that saxophone solo with her voice instead of letting a saxophonists play it for her. What a musician!
Sohyang's singing prowess extends beyond mere technical proficiency; she is a master at infusing her performances with genuine and heartfelt emotions. While her exceptional vocal techniques undoubtedly contribute to her artistry, it is her ability to connect with the music and convey deep emotions that truly sets her apart.
When Sohyang sings, her voice becomes a vehicle for expressing a wide range of emotions, from joy and love to sorrow and longing. Her ability to connect with the lyrics and the essence of a song allows her to deliver performances that touch the hearts of her listeners. Through her vocal nuances, phrasing, and subtle vocal inflections, she brings authenticity and vulnerability to her interpretations.
Sohyang's performances are marked by her capacity to evoke powerful emotions in her audience. Her voice carries the weight of her experiences and captures the essence of the songs she sings. Whether she is delivering a poignant ballad or an uplifting anthem, she has the ability to move her listeners to tears or fill them with a sense of hope and inspiration.
She’s one of the best vocalists of all time.. thank you sm for reacting and analyzing her performances
구독을 안 할 수가 없는 열정적이고 고퀄의 리액션이네요. 소향은 노래가 아닌 멜로디로 그림을 그리는 예술가인듯요. 감사히 잘 봤습니다.^^♡
무반주로 부르는 음 만으로도 마치 반주를 한 것 같은 분위기를 줌..
거기다 중간에 옆의 가수들이 놀라는 포즈를 취한 건 감동해서가 아니라
섹소폰 파트를 오로지 화음으로만 불렀기 때문임..
원곡이 파워풀하다면 소향은 조용하고 부드럽게 부른 또 다른 매력이 있는 노래임
Thanks so much for coming back to this artist! So Hyang is the best female voice on the planet IMO. She can sing anything, and when she isn't battling the effects of pneumonia (which she was here, actually, not long before), she is the most dynamic singer I've heard in a long life of gravitating toward the female voice. Here she is singing sitting down on a dock in the wind. Absolutely unbelievable. What separates her from the very best technical singers on the planet is her sincerity, her genuine delivery. Evidently this is her very much as a human. What a treasure to hear her in America on UA-cam! Just 'Wow'. Oh, and the young lady who's jaw dropped , was surprised, I think, at So Hyang singing the saxophone solo part from Whitney's version. But all of those young musicians are in awe of her. The lady's name is Lee Hi, and she is an incredible singer in her own right. Her song 'Breathe' (in Korean) is worthy of a reaction, either her version or So Hyang's version of that same song. Both are incredibly emotional.
Sohyang is phenomenal.
It's a blessing to be able to hear her songs. For me she is an exception. Because she is incomparable to anyone else.
So glad I joined today, what an incredible voice and cover. She has the lightest touch yet the impact she evokes is so powerful. Thank you Elizabeth!
I had tears in my eyes from start to finish.
What a gorgeous and lovely reaction to SoHyang, Elizabeth.! It's been a while since you did react to her song Everyone! But I know how much you love SoHyang!
Her singing ability to convey emotions can't be matched by anyone on earth! It's really touch my heart and soul!! Your analysis and reaction to SoHyang are so accurate and super cool as always!! Please, keep react to more SoHyang' singing "You raise me up(Immortal song 2 2018)". Take care!
I'm not crying - YOU'RE CRYING!! Your enthusiasm for these vocalists really comes through in these videos. Kudos to you for keeping it professional, for not absolutely breaking into tears every time (like I do), when we can all see how emotional you are about these vocals.
Jesus Christ. I have goosebumps everywhere from the opening. Like on the top of my head. Never heard thus singer before. Holy hell
Great reaction, 👍 👍 👍Professional top analysis. 💯 thanks for sharing the video, Sohyang's amazing performance.♡
She has spirit, talent, beautiful tone, angelic voice color and tireless effort for her song. She is the best singer in 21th century.
Oh myy worddd! She gave me goosebumps! She sounded just like Whitney is still heree!☹😥❤
Sohyang only voiced 30% of her voice in Begin Again Korea, but she was amazing with more than 100% of others.Queen Sohyang Amazing💖💖💖
How have I not seen/heard this until now? I'm a SoHyang fan since way back! (Since masked singer, sickest Mona Lisa rendition) but this... is siiiick! So delicate and clean! Best "cover" ever!
You will enjoy listening to the Dolly Parton original recording - because here Sohyang is doing it justice with her unmatched ability. Notice also that she SANG the Saxophone solo. Amazing.
Cheers.
For me it's always been Dolly Partons song but this is amazing.
@@toni6053 Well, yes. I guess Whitney's fan base is enough different from Dolly's that they never knew where it came from. Lots of giant hits are like that. the person who wrote it or first performed it gets little credit. "Unchained Melody" is an example. A man named Alex North wrote it for a prison movie. Todd Duncan sang it. Who knew?
Cheers.
That ending reminded me of Dolly. The runs made me feel like I was listening to a jazz version and the sustained bits like Whitney’s version this is truly special. Thank you for your reaction and yes I did notice you not stopping but I figured it was because why interrupt greatness?
Add to it that more than likely English is her second language the clarity of her voice, the emotion, I don't think she deserves the title Korean Mariah Carey because I think she's better than Maria Carey is.
Oh she's definately without a doubt better than Mariah Carey.
Mariah doesn’t even reach her ankles.
Way better than Mariah! 👍
Mariah was better in her prime
그래도 전성기로 보면 머라이어캐리가 더 잘부르는거같아요..😂
I got to admit I've always liked Dolly's version best, but grew up slow dancing to Whitneys version.
Great memories
looks like we are a bit "old" ?
Is a Dolly Parton´s song Whitney did a cover !!!
@@jamesbondbond8388 I know, I'm that old, we danced to original 🤣
So Hyang joined these young gifted musicians in 2020 after doing the King of Mask Competition in 2017 (edited comment to correct the dates) while still suffering the effects of pneumonia as part of her goal to bring comfort to those going through difficult times, (as she, herself was doing). She travelled, to this pier on a giant steel mill which could not shut down during the Covid-19 restrictions, so the workers really needed a lift, with a nebulizer to help her sing during her recovery. So her breath control here is even more amazing, and this was the last song of the set they performed for them. I think they performed another set that evening, testing her stamina even more. So, even at less than full strength, So Hyang produced some her most epic performances. We are so fortunate that these performances were recorded so well! Thanks for your heartfelt reaction!
Absolutely I agree with you. She always touches my heart and makes me cry.
Whenever I listen to her great songs, especially this song, l can't stop shedding tears in my eyes because it reminds me of my mother who passed away after suffering from incurable disease for a long time.
Thank you so much for great comments.
Have a nice day. 😊
She doesn’t have social medias ?
She had cancer
@@killermaffia007brb9 So Hyang had cancer at age 20 and the surgery rendered her sterile. Also, I think, she got hepatitis from a blood transfusion during or after the cancer surgery, which, they say, is why she is so susseptable to pnuemonia. And recently she was reported to have come down with Covid but she posted a video July 24 ua-cam.com/video/Womanyf_lQw/v-deo.html showing her doing well. So Hyang has proven to be so strong and resiliant and I thank God for that! I pray she will be performing for many more years!
@@killermaffia007brb9 So Hyang doesn’t have her own social media but there are some fan media sites. There are 2 on Facebook I know of.
Magnífica reacción. Sohyang, como siempre, maravillosa. No hay palabras para describirla
Muchos gracias! She is really a treasure! ❤
@@TheCharismaticVoice Gracias a ti por responder. Thanks to you for responding. Sorry, but I don´t speak english well
Thank you, Elizabeth! I loved this performance, and Sohyang was Amazing!! Sending best wishes to you, Kirk, and Mycroft!!! 💙
Thank you, Kirby! ❤
She can make the most beautiful and efficient sound that can be made in one breath.
And every time she makes that breath into a beautiful sound without leaving a single breath. I'm so proud that I've been a fan of Sohyang for 12 years.
Thank u for ur reaction~~^^
Brilliant cover!
One of your very best analyses, Elizabeth.
Your love of music never fails to impress.
Great job!
The appreciation for Sohyang and the music she brings to nurture the soul comes across well. As a non-specialist I believe that she richly deserves the accolades you shower on her - certainly listening to her singing is a blessing to me.
Elizabeth, you really should do analysis of a couple of songs by Dolly Parton. The woman is an absolute legend who transcends her usual genre and has one of the purest "sweet" type of voice in country and pop. She deserves to be included here.
💯% agree!
Definitely agree that we need some Dolly on this channel. I would include not just her solo songs but in particular the Trio recording (Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt) of "The Sweetest Gift" (live). Some of the most spectacular harmony singing you'll ever hear.
I concur
9 to 5 please
Dolly Parton is a true Legend, as a singer, musician, songwriter and philanthropist.
The girl with the faces is actually an amazing singer with one of the most beautiful tones I've honestly ever heard! Her name is Lee Hi, I highly recommend listening to any live of hers to be honest that's how good she is, a personal favorite of mine is her song Breathe because of the words and meaning, written by late Korean legend Jonghyun who was also an amazing vocalist, highly recommend his live of Y Si Fuera Ela, and also member of one the og legends of Kpop, often called the princes of Kpop, Shinee!! I recommend reacting to both of them as they are such great singers also from South Korea.
I just went out and listened to Lee Hi and Jonghyun both. You weren't kidding. I now also recommend reacting to them as well!!!
@@dougel4709 See!!! They're amazing, Lee Hi's tone gotta be one of the most gorgeous tones I've ever listened to, and Jonghyun's too, just so unique, such a high quality vocalist, no wonder he's considered one of the best, the man was a beast when it came to vocals, and not only that he was also a beast in composing as well! Truly the whole package, just an amazing musician we unfortunately lost but his legacy still stays strong and his music continues to comfort me whenever I'm down so wherever he is singing with the stars i just hope knows how much he's loved and admired by so many of us 🤍
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LOVE LOVE your sohyang reactions ❤ ♥, Best vocalist, performer, person, that ever walked the face of this planet in my opinion. Gift from God 😇. I love how she took on the sax solo in this, amazing! She sings with so much emotion! Always...makes you feel it. That's what separates her from everyone else. ❤❤❤
Our emotional beacon shines brightly for every troubled soul out there. Imo the kindest and more sensitive performance of this song ever.
과연 누가 야외에서 라이브로 저렇게 완벽하게 노래할수 있을까요. 현존 최고입니다. 갓소향!
Thank you for this reaction, Sohyang is a beautiful, accomplished young vocalist. Whitney Houston did an amazing performance of this song, but my favorite has always been Dolly Parton. When you know the story behind why Dolly wrote this song, and sang it for Porter Waggoner, you understand the pure feeling that Dolly is expressing through this song.
So excited to see you reacting to Sohyang. Your reactions are so good as we rarely get to see a proper analysis.
오래간만에 소향 리엑션이네요~~^^ 기대합니다~👍
I get teary listening to her voice. She has such an incredible instrument and so much control, she’s amazing .
Yes, I've been waiting for this! Thank you.
That her longest held-out note with vibrato on "you" (at 20:40)- so technically beautiful, yet heartfelt and without artifice up until 20:48 where she changed the vibrato to a run at just the right place - was just the topping for me!
I wonder what would have been if Sohyang had grown up as an operatic voice with the same emotional expressiveness.
Love this lady. A true pro. As a FYI, Diana Ankudinova has just teased her fans with a new, original (self written) ROCK song she has coming out shortly. She just put out a UA-cam short. Hope baby is healthy and well. :)
Love your reaction to my one of my favorite singers of all time "Sohyang." You are spot on!
Wow, thanks for your reaction. She's incredible !! and she's seated too !!
One of the most interesting things I see here is she's sitting in chair cross-legged and has such perfect pitch and breath control.
If you ever get to the Dolly version you kinda have to look at the full version of course but the bit she sings in The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas REALLY drives home the meaning. You really feel it almost like she is holding back tears. Other people may possibly be "better" singers than her but very few singers really make you feel it like she does.
@Philip Chilvers she probably didn't want Elvis to do her songs because he was a horrible person.
@@BrianRRenfro No, she didn't allow Elvis to cover it because his manager, the crook "Colonel" Tom Parker, insisted that she would have to sign over the rights to the song. Dolly was & is a LOT more savvy than Parker gave her credit for. She allowed Whitney Houston to cover it without signing away her ownership of the copyright & made a literal fortune in royalties.
Hi Elisabeth, your video lightened my day ! I've already watched this song from Sohyang, and I forgot how soothing it was. Have a nice day
I always loved the intentional breathlessness that Whitney added here and there throughout the song, it added just the right amount of wistful emotion. This girl absolutely nailed that, spectacular!
This voice is her instrument.
마음이 전해지는 리액션.. 굿입니다~^^*
Sohyang has one really up tempo song in her repertoire (that I'm aware of) called Day Day. Also a chance to hear her harmonize with other singers if you use the Begin Again Korea version.
I really enjoy your reactions and opinions and your instructions to vocalist. I think it be can be summed up by saying that some people are singers, and some are vocal musicians. And she is a vocal virtuoso!!! 💕
Sohyang's vocals are divided into pre-pneumonia (2018) and post-pneumonia.
The vocals after being cured from pneumonia seem to have no disadvantages at all. Thank you for the reaction, Elizabeth. ♡ I'd appreciate it if you could tell me how to recommend another song!^^🥰
I adore this woman too.
thank you so much for your detail explanation on her singing.
This is your reaction to Sohyang's song after a long time!
I think it's been almost a year.
I'm so glad it's the reaction I've been waiting for so long.
I like Sohyang's song, but I like your reaction to Sohyang's song more.
I look forward to your reaction to Sohyang's song more often.
I wish you all good health!
The way she says kind it really is wonderful.
I'd like to see you react to her singing Breathe in the masked show if you wanna cry, or to Lean on me with Kirk Franklin if you wanna see her totally free.
I love it when you review Sohyang. I think that is because she is so humble but yet so perfectly trained. She seeks no real worldwide recognition and her dedication to people and their plight deserves recognition as well as her astounding dedication to god. I read once where she stopped people coming out of her performance and complimenting her correcting them that they should thank god not her because it was him not her. Those amoung us that are that humble need people like you, respected professionals to speak up for them and you do an excellent job of that. Sohyang is the ultimate communicator and story teller with her singing. NO ONE touches people like her. You do realize that this included an entire verse of her imitating saxaphone noises?
소향은 국가를 뛰어넘어서 인간에게 목소리 하나만으로 눈물과감동을 주는 천사입니다.많이 사랑해 주세요. 갓소향!
i love your Sohyang reactions so much they're so genuine
Dolly Parton is a miraculous human. I like to think that Porter Wagoner ultimately realized the significance of having this stunning expression of love and respect written for him. The setting of this performance provides a surreal reflection on the industrial-strength, global impact of Sohyang's utter commitment to the moment. It would have somehow felt different if it had been filmed at Carnegie Hall, or a mega-sporting/entertainment/political event. I'm fascinated by the audience-and their stories-almost as much as by the sublime talent of 김소향, and the love that shines toward her from her fellow performers. I've never seen anything like it!
Heavenly Voice, Amazing singer ! out of this world !!! 😍🤩😘
The expression in her face adds so much to her analysis. It cues me in to what I should be appreciating.
Amazing! I read in the comments she did this while she was sick and needed a nebulizer to help perform, and did a 2nd performance later that evening, which to me makes this so much more outstanding. She does her own arrangements, so she also improvised/sung the saxophone solo from the song as well! I have never heard of her until today, definitely amazing talent. Makes me want to watch the entire performance that day as well as her others. Thanks for the analysis of this artist.
OK......I know I am late, but has anyone mentioned that she is doing this SEATED!? To me, it appears that the set-up is similar to The Voice or Korea's Got Talent. Look at the faces of the other people sitting around her. It looks like some have never heard her sing before which is why they look "slack-jawed". They appeared stunned by this moment. If she wasn't such a humble human being, it would have been a perfect drop-mike moment.
Love it and thank you!
I love your warm and honest and heartful analysis. So Hyang is one of my favorite gospel singers and she is a true gem. THanks for this reaction and look forward to more : )
She is channeling the spirit of Whitney!
One of my very favorite performances on UA-cam. Would love to hear something recent from Sohyang. Anyone know where she is and what's she's up to?
Sohyang has recovered a lot from Covid. It seems that she will attend several concerts in Korea from this week.
I've heard that she has recently been diagnosed with Covid. This is no joke for someone like her whose immune system has been compromised. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for her.
@@pacogomez1707 Absolutely, Paco. For anyone who doesn't know, Sohyang was diagnosed with cancer 20+ years ago. Keeping her in my prayers!
@@Hopefully_Sohyang That is the best news I've heard in a while! So glad COVID did not hit her as hard as I feared! Thanks you for the info!
Sohyang is performing this Wednesday and Saturday. She posted a video yesterday about her health. In short, she said she was fine and to not worry too much. She's been studying in her free time during this period. This is the video ua-cam.com/video/Womanyf_lQw/v-deo.html
Oh that’s interesting about Dolly Parton, I did not know that. Sohyang’s rendition was indeed amazing, and got chills a few times, especially the quieter first section. Elizabeth, you should check out Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds playing Into my Arms live in Copenhagen. A simple but pure love song with so much emotion, and terrific crowd participation.
I love Whitney Houston's songs. So it was even better to listen to Sohyang's song. Thank you for the reaction.
Hell yeah, thank you, before even listening yet. A for what it's worth...Misty from begin again korea is even better. It's pure bliss. Just read the comments section on it for an idea. Fate from I am singer is beyond them both and just up there near her top... yeah it's just so cool. Finally Breathe from masked singer, as well as Home just below it, are among her best. There is pure head voice magic in those two. Breathe making recent reactors tear up. Fate half the audience. It's sweet you got another one of hers in with this one but don't stop now, cause the best is still out there. I mean she is so special it's not like there's "too much" lol. Plus those there aren't like some and get a bit too much belt time. You can listen to them again and again. The masked singer show of her performances is full of that. Epic different stuff. Mona Lisa will blow your mind too. And she made rap epic in Day Day.
OMG " Misty " from Sohyang please is amazing performance. Thank you LOVE
Thank you so much for the reaction, i like her very very much ❤️
Thank for your sohyang reaction 😊
She sings for comfort people ❤❤😊😊
Sohyang is certainly talented! Nice. The song has now been covered numerous times, of course. This version is a mix between the pared down arrangement of the original and Whitney Houston's big vocals, and I think it makes for an effective rendition.
I'm case you're no aware, she's also heavily involved in arranging everything she sings too. She always brings something a bit different to her covers.
Elizabeth, Here is what David Foster had to say about Sohyang in an interview with Naver on December 10, 2018, only a week after doing eight concerts with her at Tokyo's Blue Note Club.
“I wanted to meet her very much, and I am happy to have collaborated in putting together a concert. Here is how I got to know about Sohyang. Oprah Winfrey introduced me to 'a stunningly amazing singer whose video is a must watch.' I fell in love at once with Sohyang's first video I watched on UA-cam, 'I Have Nothing.' It was thrilling, and I searched to listen to most of her other songs as well. I have wanted to meet her for a long time. She is one of the top divas I've come across."
David Foster didn't hold back praises. "Her voice is very beautiful and overwhelming, and I found her every performance to be emotionally moving and amazing. Moving forward, I want to collaborate again!"
_Translated from Korean by David Day Lee with just a few touch ups for English grammar by moi, Todd Sauve._ 😉
Thank you for the wonderful analysis.
As always, she's a singer with a charm that catches my heart every time
Great analysis and reaction to a wonderful performance.
Just learned of her a week ago. She is phenomenal singer. A South Korean singer-songwriter who has been dubbed by the international media as the "Korean Mariah Carey"
Lol much better than Mariah but not as good as Whitney was.
You literally copy and pasted the last part from her Wiki. WTF 😂
@@umainebearman SFW are you the channel's police? 🚨😂
Welcome to Sohyang's world. Sohyang is a lot more than her Wiki page.
@@pryme2013 I feel she is better overall than Whitney was live, and I love Whitney. This lady's vocals are insane. This song is on the gentler side for So Hyang and she had been sick with pneumonia. The thing about Whitney is that her live performances paled compared to her studio work -- I have watched so many UA-cam performances of her over the years in live settings. So Hyang seems to be a master with live vocals. Just my opinion. I know a lot of people would disagree, but many would agree as well.
와우~!!! 리액터님의 진심이 아주 쎄게 느껴져서 보는 저도 감동 만배라오. 허허허
정말 고마워요
최고의 리액션이네요 :)
Thanks for this video, She is really good person and humble.
How many other singers are out there who can literally stop the world like she just did??? Just look at that audience! That is the definition of being speechless, of being in awe. Even the other musicians on stage with her, who have presumably been rehearsing with her, they're still completely dumbfounded. Its like their brains are broken trying to process "can she really be that good?". Even our Elizabeth was paralyzed from pushing the pause button. How often does that happen?!?!? What an incredible Gift she has.
I am happy to listen to Sohyang's songs because I live in the same era with Sohyang. Sohyang's voice seems to have the ability to touch the heart, not the song. Every time I hear it, I cry.
She did a fantastic job making this song her own and also adding in her own notes and rendition to this song. You can’t mimic the original singers but you can make it your own and still wow the audience. Color me impressed! She’s got a heck of a set of pipes. So clear. If you’re able to do that acapella part of the song, then you sold me. It’s the hardest part in my opinion to capture those emotions without music. Second favorite are those runs that mimic wailing and emotional pleas. Almost reminds me of a Korean drama all of a sudden.
The young lady who's face the camera kept focusing on for reactions is Lee Hi. And between them is Lee Suhyun. Both of them are excellent vocalists as well! Just watch ALL the Begin Again performances. You won't regret it.
I just watched Lee Hi's performance of "Breath" per another fan's comment. Soooo good!!!!
@@dougel4709 That song was written for her. She won awards with it.
I am glad that it's back. You haven't covered her best performance "I have nothing" in her blue dress.
"소향(Sohyang) - I have nothing(2015.09.12 MBC 'I am a singer legend')" This video is the best. 😊 Her singing is insane! Believe me. Don't choose other "I have nothing" performance she had done before this.
I love your reviews because you are so passionate about it and have great technical comments!
Ah, you've found it at last - she is unbelievable x (Now am going to watch your reaction!)
wow! can't wait