They were my favorite band growing up, though I did not care for the sound of Barry’s falsetto. I used to listen to How Can You Mend A Broken Heart on the radio when I was 3. I had I think 17 albums by them over the years. Not a huge disco fan, but it is a legit genre they hallmarked, and it inspired a generation with dancing. The Brothers Gibb blew me away with their harmony. They were self-taught, and as children would practice songs around the toilet! Because they appreciated the acoustics. It has been such a natural talent. Love their old love ballads best. So many gems. I think the issue was that they kept getting compared to the Beatles. That and disco-hating. But they were uniquely great, and they did waaaaaay more than disco. That said, how many bands have created a new genre of music?
SIGHHHH.... Well at least you didn't actually use the forbidden words "under-rated" --- a Millennial centric word that nobody before used so consistently. Reason? 9 times out of 10 it was never under-appreciated, or under-rated nor lacking in credit they deserved. I mean that is nuts given the number of Grammy awards and the way they dominated the charts then. If anything you could argue they began to be overexposed, not underexposed. Millennials, please drop this whole line of commentary. Every single person or band subjected to these kind of lamenting comments had the exact opposite trajectory - i.e. superstars. By definition, a superstar is not under appreciated or credited.
I remember hearing Maurice say that when Robin and Barry did their falsettos together, it was like a 4th unique voice in the group that most attributed to Barry, but it was actually Barry + Robin = new voice.
A lot of people don’t know Robin did a great falsetto himself. The Children of the World album is a great example. Many of the songs are good examples of what you refer to. The song “Love Me” is a great example. Great song with Robin at the lead. Other songs with dual falsettos: “Love so Right”, “Children of the World” and , of course, “You should be dancing”.
@@mikewynne7131 True. When he & Barry harmonized you could hardly tell which is which but Robin had a more feminine voice. Fanny(be tender) the 1st chorus is him & Barry in unison & Living together the only falsetto lead where he sounds very feminine. Other songs includes mostly harmonies & backing vocals like Love so right, Baby as you turn away, Lovers, More than a woman just to name a few. On How deep is your love , the low falsetto you hearing during the chorus harmonies is that of Robin also very feminine. So yes Robin also had a very unique range but when all 3 is singing in harmonies the blend is impeccable
During this time Barry would have been recovering from a bad back It would have been muvh better reviewong the origonal studio recordongs. Barrys voice may not have been as strong in this recording
“Lovers” had Robin on Falsetto lead, and of course Fanny had all three. The “here at last” Live version of “Love so Right” has all 3 in falsetto as well as the 79 tours “you should be Dancing” you can hear and see Robins falsetto.
The fact that (at this Las Vegas "One Night Only" show) he was age 51, had had back surgery causing other major arthritic problems body-wide, and that he sang 30 numbers that night, I'm impressed that he hit ANY high notes at all.
The best falsetto of all time of Sir Barry Gibb - discovered by a accident in the recordings of Nights on Broadway 1975 by producer Arif Mardin is a national treasure - often copied but never equaled, decisive is also the pressure to be able to perform entire songs in this register, his creative period as a songwriter, singer and producer from 1975 - 1987 is in a class of its own. 🏅
Maurice Gibb was the one who sang falsetto when the Bee Gees performed Nights on Broadway on the Midnight Special show. Maurice was so underrated in his singing abilities. Another good song Maurice did was "Man in the Middle" and he most definitely was..
@@SweetThing that is true he was the glue and the man in the middle and on of the best bass players in history, but Barry is famous for his epic falsetto and praised as. best falsetto of all time ua-cam.com/video/lv7-ZLRMPMI/v-deo.html
@@SweetThing You're right, also in the early version of 'To Love Somebody', both Maurice and Robin launched amazing falsettos, maybe not even knowing what it was.
I also want to add that before Nights On Broadway, Barry used his falsetto on some of the Bee Gees' pre-disco recordings like Please Read Me (from Bee Gees' 1st [1967]), Melody Fair (from Odessa [1969]), and My Old Man The Dustman (early Australian recording [circa 1963]).
I so appreciate this video. The more I study The Bee Gees the more I love them. I think they were the greatest of all times, far surpassing the Beatles.
@@kudabear4898Beatles Revolutionized Recording and Paul did the same for bass playing. Bee Gees were great singers, no doubt. So were the Rascals , Groovin' is equal to this or anything in the Bee Gees catalogue, and saying so doesn't diminish the awesome talent of the brothers Gibb one iota. Better than Eleanor Rigby? Better than Yesterday? In what way?
Barry was 51yrs old at this 1997 concert. After watching several documentaries and knowing of Barry’s back problems he has dealt with, the fact he is able to hit those notes is pretty amazing! There are many audios on UA-cam of Barry and his brothers singing without instruments live. You must check them out!
Like from that exact concert! where they performed a section of Nights of Broadway a capella and it just ravished the mind. (Hmm, maybe there is some light strumming by Barry as accompaniment, but man, the 3 brothers came to shine that night.)
Barry will be 77 in September still Sexy hunk ,so gorgeous dreams of him Gentleman lovely person fame did go to head his Brothers are with him Always A Remarkable Love 💕 and Bond, unbreakable by no one❤ Love this man, Even if Penny Less remarkable Man will never be again Sexy Hunk XOXOXO 😘
Lovely analysis. I've always had a soft spot for the Bee Gees, they're truly a force to be reckoned with. Barry may have been the face of the trio, but Maurice was my favourite. What I will say is that I feel like Barry never really realised just how good his lower range is, because I feel like they leaned on the higher range/falsetto thing a bit too much. In my opinion, I feel the falsetto/upper register sound is better suited for backing vocals more than lead (like on Diana Ross' "Chain Reaction"). Don't get me wrong, Barry's higher range/falsetto is very good, but only in small doses as it does get a bit overwhelming for me after a while (I guess the same goes for Maurice, as he apparently could do it too?). We're spoilt today as we can easily access the records that the Bee Gees put out from the 60s to the early 00s. But in the mid to late 70s, almost everything they put out had the falsetto/high vocal range sound on it. As much as it is quite evil for the radio DJs of yesteryear to do, I can understand why they boycotted the Bee Gees for almost 10 years between '79-'89. They suffered from extreme overexposure post-Saturday Night Fever (or maybe even earlier) which was chock-full of that sound, and I believe Barry has spoken about this on a podcast - Broken Record I think it's called. But I digress, all I'm trying to say is that Barry's lower register is definitely underappreciated (maybe even by Barry himself). That's why "You Win Again" is one of my favourite Bee Gees songs, the falsetto takes a back seat and Barry's great chest voice comes into the limelight.
I saw on another UA-cam video a couple months ago a photo of Robin Gibb's grave on Valentine's day. His grave area was filled with the roses and flowers and Valentine cards,, tons of them. It shows people today still honor and worship Robin Gibb. It was beautiful.
I love Barry's voice. This just proves to me how unique his voice was/is. He had so many sounds so therefore so much variety in his voice. Barry as lead for me has the voice I enjoy listening to.
I am still so moved by this concert and am happy to say that I was there that evening in Las Vegas. I saw the Bee Gees four times in my life and each one is still special to me. I love Barry Gibb, the last remaining Bee Gee. May his brothers all rest in Heaven. xx
Barry is an artist. Totally. I feel so lucky to have lived through The Bee Gees whole career. I’ve been so blessed with the best music has had to offer. I love how absolutely awesome Barry sounds even without music or other voices. Beautifully done Fil. Thank you.
"Don't forget to remember" Lesley , oldest Gibb sibling DAUGHTER, who briefly was a BeeGee while Robin was absent, and she filled in for him. (Lesley's daughter, Debora McClane, along with Maurice's son whom he never knew of, Nick Endacott~Gibb-- sing together as "Cousins Gibb". They do a beautiful ballad-style version of "Tragedy" among other songs. Try to check them out!)
Phil, as someone who can't sing, but ranks music as one of my favorite things in this world, I want to thank you for providing another way to appreciate the songs I love so much.
Interesting to focus on Barry’s voice alone. What a difference his voice makes in the total sound of The Bee Gees. Thanks for posting this! Loved going back in time to the “disco days” of the 1970’s!
I feel like Barry manufactured this sound to fit with the other harmonies perfectly. This in no way discredits his talent, but enhances it since for him, it was all about the full range of the Bee Gees. Such a talented performer, who made it seem effortless and smiled so much while singing. His voice was almost upside down. Amazing! Cheers!
Thanks for all your content! Feel sorry for Barry, the surviving BeeGee…Saw an interview where he discussed his complicated relationship with his brothers… Unfortunately, he was always in a bad way with with his bros before they passed… You can hear the raw emotion and sadness that he harbors to this day… Wishing him all the best… A true unique talent…
The problem was that you had two Alpha males within three people. Barry and Robin of course. Maurice was the ham in the sandwich on most occasions and he did not like being the one 'out of step'. It started when they were children growing up in Australia and never improved. If you listen to Robin singing 'I Am The World" recorded in back in Australian in 1966 Barry never wanted this as the 'B' side to 'Spicks and Specks'. Robin sings this song solo and also wrote it when he was 16 years of age. It has always amazed me that they stayed together so long.
@@happyolddude - Poor Maurice was also the peace maker between the alpha males and peace makers get the nasty end of the stick from all sides. Robin, like most 2nd sons, had that chip on his shoulder and the 2 competed all the time. Funny you called Maurice the "ham" as he was the only BG that ate meat and often joked about it.
@@ClassicTVMan1981X Not 100% true! Maurice was an alcoholic since the 1960's, not addicted to drugs. He had actually become sober in 1991 after his wife, Yvonne, threatened to leave him with the kids because the drinking had become so bad. They then renewed their wedding vows and he was sober until his death. Andy was the one addicted to drugs. Andy died from an inflammatory heart virus that resulted from many years of cocaine use. Maurice died from a heart attack a few days after having surgery. He had a congenital deformity that caused his intestines to twist and become blocked. He survived the surgery, but then died a day or two after from the heart attack.
The three of them have so evolved through the years since their teens. Both musically and vocally. With the passing of Maurice the Bee Gees unfortunately passed on, too.. As he did blend beautifully in with Barry and Robin. I can remember Maurice pitching the high notes after a chorus in " To Love Somebody"
This mans voice is so great as all of them, there is such talent in this group and I love listening to them how they can change thier voices and harmonize so great together. YOu have an amazing ear
Oh Barry has one of ..if not the most recognizable 'falsetto ' voices ever! There is something particular about it..whooh! He is totally blessed..it is absolutely faultless..and for him effortless..WOW! Mr.. Magnificent is what I call him.. Ps. You are on spot!...that's exactly how I had always heard him..my word! Can't believe someone else heard/ saw it! BRAVO!!! 🎉🎉
Has there been a more successful family band ? No . Their catalog is phenomenal and their sound their own 👍🏻 love or hate them their harmonies are second to none and the longevity of their career speaks for itself .
And Barry was the only Gibb brother to stand up to and fight the big music conglomerates for that song catalogue. He singlehandedly got all of their songs back and both him and his brother's families are reaping the benefits of his win today. As Barry said his songs are his babies and he would fight to his dying breath to get them back. BRAVO! THANK YOU! SIR BARRY!!!🥰🥰🥰
I’ve seen them live, they are underrated, humble. On a ship from Australia back to England their first hit went through the roof. I call them Australian, they used to sing in a pinball parlour in Redcliffe, QLD, Australia. I’ve only just discovered your channel, brilliant analysis, thank you 🙏✌🏽🦘
They first moved there in 1958 shortly after Andy was born, and returned to the U.K. in 1967 just as "Spicks and Specks" was to hit number 4 in Australia (per Go-Set, their equivalent of our Billboard magazine).
AMAZING Fil!!! Barry and Robin were phenomenal. However, Barry’s Falsetto, which he said in an interview, he discovered by mistake, was just incredible!!! How can you NOT ADORE the Bee Gee’s. Not only as performers, but they were fantastic song writers!!!! They wrote so many hits for others as well. The wat was one VERY TALENTED FAMILY. Even Andy, although he passed so young and tragically.
In my opinion there have never been and it will never be a group as fantastic and great as BeeGees. I’ve been a huge fan of Elvis for 55 years and a huge fan of the brother Gibb since 1975. As well as a fan of their younger brother Andy.
@@sharonbradshaw5006 Disco mainly but they were ragged on from the very beginning for their looks and as wanna be Beatles when they had been singing this way since they were practically babies.
I grew up with this great group. They wrote all their own music for themselves & others. Love their early music especially 60's-70's. Barry has a great falsetto voice. Sadly Barry is the only one left now of the 4 brothers.
Was Robin just fooling around with that trumpet or could he actually do that beautiful sound on the recording? The twins looked surprisingly like professional entertaniners already at that early age.
@@urbanlarsson8252 Being a mother of a very talented, fantastic trumpet player with natural talent for it, he was just fooling around. There is no way he could play it like that at that age especially with no valves.
That was an amazing analysis between vibrato and tremolo, falsetto and reinforced falsetto - Barry and Robin Gibbs' had truly gifted voices - thank you for shining a light on them. Stunning!!
Fil. What a remarkable analysis of one of the most iconic voices of one of the most phenomenal rock/pop groups of the twentieth century. This particular performance in Vegas was majestic in its simplicity yet also wondrous in how it captured the essence of the Bee Gee's. They were a talent for the ages and their voices were landmarks in their recordings, compositions and arrangements that will weather the test of time.
This has been one of the most interesting vocal analysis yet. Barry Gibbs voice was truly one of a kind. I found it quite fascinating. You really took it apart and did his voice justice. My favorite song in that medley is How Deep is Your Love. The harmonies are just out of this world. My other favorite of thiers is Nobody Gets to Much Heaven No More. I also liked Barry Gibbs duets with Barbara Streisand. They are so beautiful. If this went on for years I would enjoy every minute of it❤️. Until next time keep on rocking Fil 🤘
Tracy Zimmerman... if you haven't seen this one on the Bee Gees enjoy! Bee Gees - Musical Evolution (1960-2016) ua-cam.com/video/oDXZHr9Rmh4/v-deo.html
Agreed, Tracy. For me, it was most interesting because of Barry Gibb's most interesting voice and his ability to manipulate (if that's the right word) it the way he does. One of my very fav groups of all time!
Like a entirely new voice when the two of them blend. I've wondered if they each shift their own sound just a trifle to achieve it. It might just happened, I guess, when both of their voices are played but I tend to think that there is an adjustment by each that creates that different voice. Maurice even mentions that new voice that occurs when they blend together in an interview.
Always loved the bee gees. Their voices so distinctive. They complament each other so well. No one can sing 5heir songs better then them. Such natural talent. Miss the ones lost. Thank you, great video. 😉
Oh Fil, you just made me cry like a baby. How deep is your love, effectively an acappella harmony. My heart just broke in half at the memory of the loss of 2 of the most beautiful harmony singers of all time.
Well, at least we know if they ever put a BeeGees cover band together, at least we have someone who can sing the part of Barry!! You are a fantastic singer Fil!! 😉
I loved the combination of all 3 voices together, magic happened. Robin was my favorite but Barry also sang some beautiful leads, as well as the many talents of Maurice. Very interesting look at the technical side of Barry's voice. I've been a fan since the 60"s so have seen their evolution, the best was seeing them in person in the early 70's Mr. Natural tour, great analysis.
Fil, just loved your analysis of Barry's voice on this medley of songs from 1997. I've recently heard the guys with isolated vocals on 1974's "Mr. Natural" title track and they just blew my mind! It would be great if you could do an isolated vocal analysis in the future on this song in particular and, maybe "Fanny Be Tender" where Barry isn't the only Bee Gee singing falsetto! Their three-part harmonies are off the charts in this one!
Hi LJ, J3, great to see you girls here. I asked Fil something similar, an analysis of songs from the 70s, their voices, harmonies, falsettos were killer by that time.
Two things happened in 1977 that really irritated my older sister...Saturday Night Fever and me. Lol. I am rocker girl all the way...but I have a soft spot for the Bee Gees. Thank you for breaking down the vocals. Super interesting.
Thanks!! Barry's use of his voice was certainly complex. I'd love an analysis of Robin's unusual and mesmerizing vocal quality, as well. Also "Too Much Heaven, which is Barry's most beautiful falsetto. Also Barry's amazing chest voice variety in "Be Who You Are." So much food for thought.
Of course Barry was 51 here and already had considerable health problems (back surgery, rheumatoid arthritis and heart issues - which is why they started doing the One Night Only concept). In his prime his falsetto (or whatever the right term may be) was so much better than it is here. During the mid to late 1970's his high voice was mindbogglingly great, strong and consistent.
Barry was in so much pain during this period they came up with the One Night Only shows so he would be able to rest between concerts. He even had a light weight guitar specially made for him, the little blue one that we always saw him with. One thing about Barry he is not a quitter and he's a Hell of a fighter. One of the books about the band quotes a childhood friend who spoke of Barry being wirey but never the less a kid that didn't back down from a fight if another kid started one with him. That strength and determination along with his gorgeous falsetto got them to where they landed way up in the Super Star Stratosphere! With out Barry's falsetto they would have never had the comeback they did! It put them back on the charts after their desolate years of playing in dives on the has been circuit.
I saw them back in the day they really were fabulous. One of a kind band. That was on the top of my concert list. Maybe you can do the other Brothers too. This was really good. Thank you.
My favorite performance of the BeeGees, was this "One Night Only" in Vegas. Barry admitted during this performance he was in great pain with something wrong with his back. It's amazing that he did so well. It must have been a long night for him, but he pulled it off beautifully. No one knew it but his brothers. Maurice said he felt so bad for him as he knew how much pain he was in and could see it in his face. I adore the BeeGees. Grew up with them, and miss them now. Thanks Fil for covering one of my all-time favorite groups.
Barry is the greatest singer ever. For 50-plus years, I have simply enjoyed his voice and amazing songs. Listening to your analysis of his voice makes me appreciate Barry even more. Thank you sir for what you do ~ wow!
Thank you for highlighting the unique and shimmering talent of these talented boys. Move over, ladies (and gents), Andy and Barry Gibb, you are forever in my heart. xoxo
Me too! He has so many beautiful voices and such a wonderful range. I just love his gorgeous and versatile voice and how he can change it around to suit any song and he can sing with so many different singers. He is a musical genius and a true living legend.❤❤❤
I saw them live back in 1978 & still have the 14x11 glossy performance book from the concert. They're still 1 of my favorites as well as Earth Wind & Fire & Journey! Love your vids, thank you!!
I saw a documentary where he discussed his falsetto being "discovered". He was trying to I think he said scream the notes and was able to find that new part of his voice. If you look the first songs like "How Deep" were never that high. He's so talented and really wasn't fully acknowledged due to people not taking disco seriously. Thanks Fil!
How Deep is Your Love is my absolute favorite song of theirs! It's like a lover's warm caress set to song!! This song and The Beatles' Something makes me melt whenever I hear it 💞
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could do an interview with him so he can answer those questions!!! He is amazing. All of them are. My #1 fav group!!! Thanks for this amazing segment. Excellent job!!!!!!!!
I heard the The Bee Gees were asked by I believe their manager if any of them could scream on pitch. Barry was the first brother to accomplish this but Mo and Robin could also do it. I heard Barry say in an interview that Mo was actually the one with the biggest vocal range.
They were asked by their Producer Arif Mardin if anyone could scream in tune because he thought ad libs of screaming would sound good in Nights On Broadway. So this was way before Saturday Night Fever, it was the Main Course Album actually. Barry put his hand up and it was a success. Started creeping in on more songs until whole songs were made like that. It was successful at the time so I guess why not.
Thanks for this analysis. I love the Bee Gees, and it's great to hear the respect you have for them and Barry, in particular, on this bit of their concert.
Oh my gosh….takes me back to my Jr. and Sr. High school days! Loved, loved The Bee Gees. Thanks for the great analysis of Barry’s voice. No one else like these amazing brothers. The harmonies are superb.
Thanks for honoring my request. Barry and his brothers gave me goosebumps. I don’t know much about singing tho I enjoy you explaining it. Love your smile. Thanks again for sharing!!
I heard in an interview that Barry "discovered" his alternate voice when the producer asked if someone could yell or scream a particular line. Barry opened his mouth and it came out.
A perfect mix of songs in a perfect blend of voices from the soundtrack of an era... Funny, but I've never watched this movie yet. Barry's voice is awesome...
Barry was 51 at the time of this performance and could still hit those notes. Listen to “Until” from 1979 when he was really able to push the limits of male vocals.
Absolutely incredible voices & harmonies. These guys were your all rounders. The lyrics they wrote for themselves & others. The music compositions developed... No need to say any more. Thank you so much Fil & kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.
The whole package. A unique voice that's his. People said the BeeGees were electronically produced. You did a video proving they weren't. VH1 is how I came across BeeGees. The song Staying Alive. I bought their best of CD and listened while walking with my Walkman. Someone ( they were twins can't remember name.) did a reaction video on Too Much Heaven. It's a very beautiful song and I liked how they reacted but then I saw other videos popping up with same song. I went to a BeeGees tribute band concert and they sounded really good. Not the real thing but I wanted to BeeGees live and that was close as I could get and I enjoyed it. Thanks for this video 👍🙂👍
Falsetto. Very well done. Most guys,especially tenors, can sing in falsetto but few can master the lyrics while singing. Breathing technique plays an important role as well.
Incomparable and.legend Bee Gees. Nobody can surpass them in terms of tunes and tones. They are festured in the Book.of Guiness as the most successful songwriters.of all times
You are really educated me. I never thought I was interested in any of this, but you present it in a way that makes me want to learn. That’s a really special quality you have. You have a gift. Thank you for sharing.
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I don’t think The Bee Gees got the credit they deserved. They had great harmonies. They had awesome catchy songs and wrote for many other artists.
I agree, and I'm one who didn't appreciate them in their heyday. I've listened a lot in the past year and think they're great!
@@diane9247 Me too...😕😔
Watched a "documentary" about them. Many "disco hating" people turned on them after soundtracked Saturday Night Fever.
They were my favorite band growing up, though I did not care for the sound of Barry’s falsetto. I used to listen to How Can You Mend A Broken Heart on the radio when I was 3. I had I think 17 albums by them over the years. Not a huge disco fan, but it is a legit genre they hallmarked, and it inspired a generation with dancing.
The Brothers Gibb blew me away with their harmony. They were self-taught, and as children would practice songs around the toilet! Because they appreciated the acoustics. It has been such a natural talent. Love their old love ballads best. So many gems.
I think the issue was that they kept getting compared to the Beatles. That and disco-hating. But they were uniquely great, and they did waaaaaay more than disco. That said, how many bands have created a new genre of music?
SIGHHHH.... Well at least you didn't actually use the forbidden words "under-rated" --- a Millennial centric word that nobody before used so consistently. Reason? 9 times out of 10 it was never under-appreciated, or under-rated nor lacking in credit they deserved. I mean that is nuts given the number of Grammy awards and the way they dominated the charts then. If anything you could argue they began to be overexposed, not underexposed. Millennials, please drop this whole line of commentary. Every single person or band subjected to these kind of lamenting comments had the exact opposite trajectory - i.e. superstars. By definition, a superstar is not under appreciated or credited.
I remember hearing Maurice say that when Robin and Barry did their falsettos together, it was like a 4th unique voice in the group that most attributed to Barry, but it was actually Barry + Robin = new voice.
A lot of people don’t know Robin did a great falsetto himself. The Children of the World album is a great example. Many of the songs are good examples of what you refer to. The song “Love Me” is a great example. Great song with Robin at the lead. Other songs with dual falsettos: “Love so Right”, “Children of the World” and , of course, “You should be dancing”.
@@mikewynne7131 True. When he & Barry harmonized you could hardly tell which is which but Robin had a more feminine voice.
Fanny(be tender) the 1st chorus is him & Barry in unison & Living together the only falsetto lead where he sounds very feminine.
Other songs includes mostly harmonies & backing vocals like Love so right, Baby as you turn away, Lovers, More than a woman just to name a few.
On How deep is your love , the low falsetto you hearing during the chorus harmonies is that of Robin also very feminine.
So yes Robin also had a very unique range but when all 3 is singing in harmonies the blend is impeccable
During this time Barry would have been recovering from a bad back
It would have been muvh better reviewong the origonal studio recordongs. Barrys voice may not have been as strong in this recording
@@mikewynne7131 Children of the World is a fantastic R&B album. My favorite from them
“Lovers” had Robin on Falsetto lead, and of course Fanny had all three.
The “here at last” Live version of “Love so Right” has all 3 in falsetto as well as the 79 tours “you should be Dancing” you can hear and see Robins falsetto.
The fact that (at this Las Vegas "One Night Only" show) he was age 51, had had back surgery causing other major arthritic problems body-wide, and that he sang 30 numbers that night, I'm impressed that he hit ANY high notes at all.
Exactly!
I remember hearing him talking about the issues he had with his back and how it affected his falsetto.
Wow no doubt about that 😩had to be in some serious pain and discomfort 🥵stiffness and the vibrations from singing
Barry is a fighter and a survivor.
@@brcfan9 since he was seriously burned as a toddler!!
I've fallen down a Bee Gees rabbit hole and I don't regret it. ☺️🐇
I’ve fallen down the same hole
The best falsetto of all time of Sir Barry Gibb - discovered by a accident in the recordings of Nights on Broadway 1975 by producer Arif Mardin is a national treasure - often copied but never equaled, decisive is also the pressure to be able to perform entire songs in this register, his creative period as a songwriter, singer and producer from 1975 - 1987 is in a class of its own. 🏅
Maurice Gibb was the one who sang falsetto when the Bee Gees performed Nights on Broadway on the Midnight Special show. Maurice was so underrated in his singing abilities. Another good song Maurice did was "Man in the Middle" and he most definitely was..
@@SweetThing that is true he was the glue and the man in the middle and on of the best bass players in history, but Barry is famous for his epic falsetto and praised as. best falsetto of all time ua-cam.com/video/lv7-ZLRMPMI/v-deo.html
@@SweetThing You're right, also in the early version of 'To Love Somebody', both Maurice and Robin launched amazing falsettos, maybe not even knowing what it was.
Michael Mommsen Its rare but I 100% agree with you.
I also want to add that before Nights On Broadway, Barry used his falsetto on some of the Bee Gees' pre-disco recordings like Please Read Me (from Bee Gees' 1st [1967]), Melody Fair (from Odessa [1969]), and My Old Man The Dustman (early Australian recording [circa 1963]).
Most underrated group in the history of music.
ughhh, curse of Millennials.
Not by me.
I so appreciate this video. The more I study The Bee Gees the more I love them. I think they were the greatest of all times, far surpassing the Beatles.
I totally agree.
I completely agree with.....much better than the Beatles!!
@@kudabear4898Beatles Revolutionized Recording and Paul did the same for bass playing.
Bee Gees were great singers, no doubt.
So were the Rascals , Groovin' is equal to this or anything in the Bee Gees catalogue, and saying so doesn't diminish the awesome talent of the brothers Gibb one iota.
Better than Eleanor Rigby? Better than Yesterday?
In what way?
Yeah, right. They were very good, but never better than The Beatles.
They were fabulous ! - but The Beatles were # 1.
Barry was 51yrs old at this 1997 concert. After watching several documentaries and knowing of Barry’s back problems he has dealt with, the fact he is able to hit those notes is pretty amazing!
There are many audios on UA-cam of Barry and his brothers singing without instruments live. You must check them out!
You are correct. His back was seizing throughout this concert, but he (they) gave it his (their) all!!!
Like from that exact concert! where they performed a section of Nights of Broadway a capella and it just ravished the mind. (Hmm, maybe there is some light strumming by Barry as accompaniment, but man, the 3 brothers came to shine that night.)
Barry will be 77 in September still Sexy hunk ,so gorgeous dreams of him Gentleman lovely person fame did go to head his Brothers are with him Always A Remarkable Love 💕 and Bond, unbreakable by no one❤ Love this man, Even if Penny Less remarkable Man will never be again Sexy Hunk XOXOXO 😘
Did he have any operations?
@@dianaphillips6603Yes Barry eventually had back surgery.....he was in so much pain but NEVER let his pain ruin a concert. He is pure perfection!!!!
Lovely analysis. I've always had a soft spot for the Bee Gees, they're truly a force to be reckoned with. Barry may have been the face of the trio, but Maurice was my favourite.
What I will say is that I feel like Barry never really realised just how good his lower range is, because I feel like they leaned on the higher range/falsetto thing a bit too much. In my opinion, I feel the falsetto/upper register sound is better suited for backing vocals more than lead (like on Diana Ross' "Chain Reaction"). Don't get me wrong, Barry's higher range/falsetto is very good, but only in small doses as it does get a bit overwhelming for me after a while (I guess the same goes for Maurice, as he apparently could do it too?). We're spoilt today as we can easily access the records that the Bee Gees put out from the 60s to the early 00s. But in the mid to late 70s, almost everything they put out had the falsetto/high vocal range sound on it. As much as it is quite evil for the radio DJs of yesteryear to do, I can understand why they boycotted the Bee Gees for almost 10 years between '79-'89. They suffered from extreme overexposure post-Saturday Night Fever (or maybe even earlier) which was chock-full of that sound, and I believe Barry has spoken about this on a podcast - Broken Record I think it's called.
But I digress, all I'm trying to say is that Barry's lower register is definitely underappreciated (maybe even by Barry himself). That's why "You Win Again" is one of my favourite Bee Gees songs, the falsetto takes a back seat and Barry's great chest voice comes into the limelight.
Barry Gibb - one of a kind, what else is there to say about the guy!
The most beautiful man in the whole world according to my wife.
World class perfection ! That is what else can be said .
@@jamesrockwelljr Your wife is 100 percent correct! When God made Barry Gibb, he broke the mold! Gorgeous man!
I saw on another UA-cam video a couple months ago a photo of Robin Gibb's grave on Valentine's day. His grave area was filled with the roses and flowers and Valentine cards,, tons of them. It shows people today still honor and worship Robin Gibb. It was beautiful.
I love Barry's voice. This just proves to me how unique his voice was/is. He had so many sounds so therefore so much variety in his voice. Barry as lead for me has the voice I enjoy listening to.
Exactly. Robin's is unique and very beautiful, but Barry's "instrument" is mind-boggling. Robin's is Beethoven to Barry's Mozart.
I agree. I love all three of their voices, but Barry's voice covered a full range of notes, styles and tempos. He is a wonderful singer.
Me too! All due respect to Robin, but Barry was the voice that moved my soul and stirred my passion!
I am still so moved by this concert and am happy to say that I was there that evening in Las Vegas. I saw the Bee Gees four times in my life and each one is still special to me. I love Barry Gibb, the last remaining Bee Gee. May his brothers all rest in Heaven. xx
I so jealous. Very happy for you though. That's so exciting. The memories are amazing I'm sure.
Barry is an artist. Totally. I feel so lucky to have lived through The Bee Gees whole career. I’ve been so blessed with the best music has had to offer. I love how absolutely awesome Barry sounds even without music or other voices. Beautifully done Fil. Thank you.
What are the odds of four lads in one family could all sing and write so many hits and amazing songs .great podcast.
"Don't forget to remember" Lesley , oldest Gibb sibling DAUGHTER, who briefly was a BeeGee while Robin was absent, and she filled in for him. (Lesley's daughter, Debora McClane, along with Maurice's son whom he never knew of, Nick Endacott~Gibb-- sing together as "Cousins Gibb". They do a beautiful ballad-style version of "Tragedy" among other songs. Try to check them out!)
Phil, as someone who can't sing, but ranks music as one of my favorite things in this world, I want to thank you for providing another way to appreciate the songs I love so much.
Phil can't sing???? Maybe he should do a video comparing his voice to mine!
😂😂
Interesting to focus on Barry’s voice alone. What a difference his voice makes in the total sound of The Bee Gees. Thanks for posting this! Loved going back in time to the “disco days” of the 1970’s!
Robin is the best!
@@cathymarie8304 I loved Robins voice too
Robin's voice was more unique and was beautiful. I do love Barry more though.
All three voices are wonderful, but Robin's ethereal voice is just astonishing.
@@cathymarie8304 That's an opinion. We all have our own opinion. I love Barry's voice the best.
Beegees are FANTASTIC!!! Robins voice is my favorite but Barry's is beautiful too!!
Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
Jenn...There is not a voice in the world when it comes to Robin's!!
@@lindahh798 No there is not!!! Robin has a special place in my heart!
Totally agree with you both!!! Robin is Robin
Robins Voice is the most awesome voice I've ever heard. Not just the best voice of The BeeGees, but the Best..... PERIOD.😎
I feel like Barry manufactured this sound to fit with the other harmonies perfectly. This in no way discredits his talent, but enhances it since for him, it was all about the full range of the Bee Gees. Such a talented performer, who made it seem effortless and smiled so much while singing. His voice was almost upside down. Amazing! Cheers!
agreed Rich!
All of the air you hear in Barry’s voice is his signature style!!
Thanks for all your content! Feel sorry for Barry, the surviving BeeGee…Saw an interview where he discussed his complicated relationship with his brothers… Unfortunately, he was always in a bad way with with his bros before they passed… You can hear the raw emotion and sadness that he harbors to this day… Wishing him all the best… A true unique talent…
The problem was that you had two Alpha males within three people. Barry and Robin of course. Maurice was the ham in the sandwich on most occasions and he did not like being the one 'out of step'. It started when they were children growing up in Australia and never improved. If you listen to Robin singing 'I Am The World" recorded in back in Australian in 1966 Barry never wanted this as the 'B' side to 'Spicks and Specks'. Robin sings this song solo and also wrote it when he was 16 years of age. It has always amazed me that they stayed together so long.
@@happyolddude - Poor Maurice was also the peace maker between the alpha males and peace makers get the nasty end of the stick from all sides. Robin, like most 2nd sons, had that chip on his shoulder and the 2 competed all the time. Funny you called Maurice the "ham" as he was the only BG that ate meat and often joked about it.
I believe it all went down when Maurice took drugs following the death of Andy in 1988 (Maurice died in 2003 of cardiac arrest).
@@ClassicTVMan1981X Not 100% true! Maurice was an alcoholic since the 1960's, not addicted to drugs. He had actually become sober in 1991 after his wife, Yvonne, threatened to leave him with the kids because the drinking had become so bad. They then renewed their wedding vows and he was sober until his death. Andy was the one addicted to drugs. Andy died from an inflammatory heart virus that resulted from many years of cocaine use. Maurice died from a heart attack a few days after having surgery. He had a congenital deformity that caused his intestines to twist and become blocked. He survived the surgery, but then died a day or two after from the heart attack.
@@angiebshouse Thank you! I did read that Maurice had to kick his own habit or risk being divorced, and he did. But not so for Andy...
The three of them have so evolved through the years since their teens. Both musically and vocally. With the passing of Maurice the Bee Gees unfortunately passed on, too.. As he did blend beautifully in with Barry and Robin. I can remember Maurice pitching the high notes after a chorus in " To Love Somebody"
I know you must hear this a lot but THANK YOU for taking the time to do these amazing breakdowns/videos.
Love them all!
I have been a complete BeeGees fan since their first album. BeeGees forever !
Me too since I was around six years old in 1967. I have followed them ever since and Barry was is and will always be my first crush. Love that man❤❤❤
This mans voice is so great as all of them, there is such talent in this group and I love listening to them how they can change thier voices and harmonize so great together. YOu have an amazing ear
yes, FIL does!
Oh Barry has one of ..if not the most recognizable 'falsetto ' voices ever! There is something particular about it..whooh! He is totally blessed..it is absolutely faultless..and for him effortless..WOW!
Mr.. Magnificent is what I call him..
Ps. You are on spot!...that's exactly how I had always heard him..my word! Can't believe someone else heard/ saw it! BRAVO!!! 🎉🎉
Thank you. I completely agree with you.
Bee Gees greatest voices and harmonies. Fabulous songwriters and musicians ❤️👍
I love this analysis of Barry's voice. He's my absolute favorite.
It would be interesting to hear an analysis of Robin and Maurice voice too.
No matter how many of these I watch, they always are fascinating to me.
Me, too, Olga!!! Not that I understand them at all!!! But I love Fil’s Analysis!
Me too, i don't understand half of it, but fil makes it interesting
Thank you for this FIL, I would love to hear you do Robin's voice. Robin's voice was so heartbreaking and evocative it gets me every time.
Has there been a more successful family band ? No . Their catalog is phenomenal and their sound their own 👍🏻 love or hate them their harmonies are second to none and the longevity of their career speaks for itself .
And Barry was the only Gibb brother to stand up to and fight the big music conglomerates for that song catalogue. He singlehandedly got all of their songs back and both him and his brother's families are reaping the benefits of his win today. As Barry said his songs are his babies and he would fight to his dying breath to get them back. BRAVO! THANK YOU! SIR BARRY!!!🥰🥰🥰
I’ve seen them live, they are underrated, humble. On a ship from Australia back to England their first hit went through the roof. I call them Australian, they used to sing in a pinball parlour in Redcliffe, QLD, Australia. I’ve only just discovered your channel, brilliant analysis, thank you 🙏✌🏽🦘
Thanks!
@@wingsofpegasus new sub too 😊🦘
They first moved there in 1958 shortly after Andy was born, and returned to the U.K. in 1967 just as "Spicks and Specks" was to hit number 4 in Australia (per Go-Set, their equivalent of our Billboard magazine).
AMAZING Fil!!! Barry and Robin were phenomenal. However, Barry’s Falsetto, which he said in an interview, he discovered by mistake, was just incredible!!! How can you NOT ADORE the Bee Gee’s. Not only as performers, but they were fantastic song writers!!!! They wrote so many hits for others as well. The wat was one VERY TALENTED FAMILY. Even Andy, although he passed so young and tragically.
As did Maurice as well really @only age 53
I'd like to see you have a look at Robin's voice
Yes, such a great and unusual voice.
I'd like that, too!
He just did Started a Joke. You’ll love it
@@valley5617 yes, I saw it and was very happy
In my opinion there have never been and it will never be a group as fantastic and great as BeeGees. I’ve been a huge fan of Elvis for 55 years and a huge fan of the brother Gibb since 1975. As well as a fan of their younger brother Andy.
a much maligned group yet they were around making hits for decades. I myself feel they did what they did very well and liked their music and still do.
What were they maligned for?
@@sharonbradshaw5006 Disco mainly but they were ragged on from the very beginning for their looks and as wanna be Beatles when they had been singing this way since they were practically babies.
I grew up with this great group. They wrote all their own music for themselves & others. Love their early music especially 60's-70's. Barry has a great falsetto voice. Sadly Barry is the only one left now of the 4 brothers.
Not always, but they were always really cool. Check out this video. They already had a recording contract!
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@@TheWerequat Wow Dave, that was amazing! Never saw them that early in their careers before.
Was Robin just fooling around with that trumpet or could he actually do that beautiful sound on the recording? The twins looked surprisingly like professional entertaniners already at that early age.
@@urbanlarsson8252 Being a mother of a very talented, fantastic trumpet player with natural talent for it, he was just fooling around. There is no way he could play it like that at that age especially with no valves.
That was an amazing analysis between vibrato and tremolo, falsetto and reinforced falsetto - Barry and Robin Gibbs' had truly gifted voices - thank you for shining a light on them. Stunning!!
Robin and Barry were beyond gifted.
Fil. What a remarkable analysis of one of the most iconic voices of one of the most phenomenal rock/pop groups of the twentieth century. This particular performance in Vegas was majestic in its simplicity yet also wondrous in how it captured the essence of the Bee Gee's. They were a talent for the ages and their voices were landmarks in their recordings, compositions and arrangements that will weather the test of time.
Well said, John!
John J if you haven't seen this one on the Bee Gees enjoy!
Bee Gees - Musical Evolution (1960-2016)
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This has been one of the most interesting vocal analysis yet. Barry Gibbs voice was truly one of a kind. I found it quite fascinating. You really took it apart and did his voice justice. My favorite song in that medley is How Deep is Your Love. The harmonies are just out of this world. My other favorite of thiers is Nobody Gets to Much Heaven No More.
I also liked Barry Gibbs duets with Barbara Streisand. They are so beautiful. If this went on for years I would enjoy every minute of it❤️.
Until next time keep on rocking Fil 🤘
Tracy Zimmerman... if you haven't seen this one on the Bee Gees enjoy!
Bee Gees - Musical Evolution (1960-2016)
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“Woman in love” that Barry and Robin wrote for Babs one of my favourite songs ❤️.
Agreed, Tracy. For me, it was most interesting because of Barry Gibb's most interesting voice and his ability to manipulate (if that's the right word) it the way he does. One of my very fav groups of all time!
Thank you. I always wondered about how Barry Gibbs’s voice worked. Now I know!! You are brilliant Fil. 🤩
What ever it was about Barry's singing like this,it sounded prefect to Robin's voice when they came together.
Like a entirely new voice when the two of them blend. I've wondered if they each shift their own sound just a trifle to achieve it. It might just happened, I guess, when both of their voices are played but I tend to think that there is an adjustment by each that creates that different voice. Maurice even mentions that new voice that occurs when they blend together in an interview.
Cindy, you're so right. When Barry and Robin sang in unison it was exactly like an entirely new voice. Perfection! Sheer perfection!
Always loved the bee gees. Their voices so distinctive. They complament each other so well. No one can sing 5heir songs better then them. Such natural talent. Miss the ones lost. Thank you, great video. 😉
Oh Fil, you just made me cry like a baby. How deep is your love, effectively an acappella harmony. My heart just broke in half at the memory of the loss of 2 of the most beautiful harmony singers of all time.
Well, at least we know if they ever put a BeeGees cover band together, at least we have someone who can sing the part of Barry!! You are a fantastic singer Fil!! 😉
I loved the combination of all 3 voices together, magic happened. Robin was my favorite but Barry also sang some beautiful leads, as well as the many talents of Maurice. Very interesting look at the technical side of Barry's voice. I've been a fan since the 60"s so have seen their evolution, the best was seeing them in person in the early 70's Mr. Natural tour, great analysis.
Amazing vocals we will never see again. Each of them, agreed Robin's voice so clear and angelic, just incredible.
Y el mio.
Fil, just loved your analysis of Barry's voice on this medley of songs from 1997. I've recently heard the guys with isolated vocals on 1974's "Mr. Natural" title track and they just blew my mind! It would be great if you could do an isolated vocal analysis in the future on this song in particular and, maybe "Fanny Be Tender" where Barry isn't the only Bee Gee singing falsetto! Their three-part harmonies are off the charts in this one!
'Fanny'....
just the best
"FBT" is probably my favorite BG song! Slays me every time.
LJ - Hi!! imagine seeing you here.
I think it would be very difficult to isolate vocals on Fanny. Way too many layers in that song.
Hi LJ, J3, great to see you girls here. I asked Fil something similar, an analysis of songs from the 70s, their voices, harmonies, falsettos were killer by that time.
Two things happened in 1977 that really irritated my older sister...Saturday Night Fever and me. Lol. I am rocker girl all the way...but I have a soft spot for the Bee Gees. Thank you for breaking down the vocals. Super interesting.
Hi Theresa
Can I add to your list? I graduated in 1977, silly me. Stay safe, healthy and happy.
@@lindagarcia8826 what a cool year to graduate! CHEERS TO BEING THE COOL CLASS! Hope you are happy and healthy as well.
@@theresahoward7216
Hi Theresa
The music during the period of my life was great The Bee Gees and Andy Gibb timeless.
Thanks!! Barry's use of his voice was certainly complex. I'd love an analysis of Robin's unusual and mesmerizing vocal quality, as well. Also "Too Much Heaven, which is Barry's most beautiful falsetto. Also Barry's amazing chest voice variety in "Be Who You Are." So much food for thought.
I have always like Robin's voice best. And what a highly intelligent man!
Of course Barry was 51 here and already had considerable health problems (back surgery, rheumatoid arthritis and heart issues - which is why they started doing the One Night Only concept). In his prime his falsetto (or whatever the right term may be) was so much better than it is here. During the mid to late 1970's his high voice was mindbogglingly great, strong and consistent.
I forgot the Barbra Streisand One Voice concert in which he made a guest appearance was from 1986: his voice was still superb then, too.
Barry was in so much pain during this period they came up with the One Night Only shows so he would be able to rest between concerts. He even had a light weight guitar specially made for him, the little blue one that we always saw him with. One thing about Barry he is not a quitter and he's a Hell of a fighter. One of the books about the band quotes a childhood friend who spoke of Barry being wirey but never the less a kid that didn't back down from a fight if another kid started one with him. That strength and determination along with his gorgeous falsetto got them to where they landed way up in the Super Star Stratosphere! With out Barry's falsetto they would have never had the comeback they did! It put them back on the charts after their desolate years of playing in dives on the has been circuit.
I saw them back in the day they really were fabulous. One of a kind band. That was on the top of my concert list. Maybe you can do the other Brothers too. This was really good. Thank you.
My favorite performance of the BeeGees, was this "One Night Only" in Vegas. Barry admitted during this performance he was in great pain with something wrong with his back. It's amazing that he did so well. It must have been a long night for him, but he pulled it off beautifully. No one knew it but his brothers. Maurice said he felt so bad for him as he knew how much pain he was in and could see it in his face.
I adore the BeeGees. Grew up with them, and miss them now. Thanks Fil for covering one of my all-time favorite groups.
This was wonderful! Love Barry Gibb! This was such a different perspective on such a great talent!
Great band , glad I grew up in this era
Barry does describe how it happened. It was like he “did a shift” and the notes came out.
The three of them are truly magical
Barry is the greatest singer ever. For 50-plus years, I have simply enjoyed his voice and amazing songs. Listening to your analysis of his voice makes me appreciate Barry even more. Thank you sir for what you do ~ wow!
Thank you for highlighting the unique and shimmering talent of these talented boys. Move over, ladies (and gents), Andy and Barry Gibb, you are forever in my heart. xoxo
Bee Gees was my very first concert in 1979.
Love all Barry’s voices ❤
Me too! He has so many beautiful voices and such a wonderful range. I just love his gorgeous and versatile voice and how he can change it around to suit any song and he can sing with so many different singers. He is a musical genius and a true living legend.❤❤❤
I saw them live back in 1978 & still have the 14x11 glossy performance book from the concert. They're still 1 of my favorites as well as Earth Wind & Fire & Journey! Love your vids, thank you!!
So glad to find someone who actually analyzes rather than just reacts. Please analyze "Too Much Heaven" from the Bee Gees in their prime.
Probably the best song writers of all time
Not probably they are.
I saw a documentary where he discussed his falsetto being "discovered". He was trying to I think he said scream the notes and was able to find that new part of his voice. If you look the first songs like "How Deep" were never that high.
He's so talented and really wasn't fully acknowledged due to people not taking disco seriously. Thanks Fil!
What a voice Berry can sing. .just love how they bring it all together so NICE. FROM 🌞 CALI.
How Deep is Your Love is my absolute favorite song of theirs! It's like a lover's warm caress set to song!!
This song and The Beatles' Something makes me melt whenever I hear it 💞
Yes, I understand the "nailing on the B4".. Barry's voice is amazing as well as your analysis of him! Thanks!!
I would be curious to know how high Barry gets in his original version of Too Much Heaven. BTW, all three Bee Gees used falsetto at times.
Yes! Would love that.
Yes! 🥰
I would love to know that too!
He was alot younger then. They never performed that song live in falsetto, only natural voice.
The high harmony gets to like an F5. High as fuck
Barry's diverse way of singing, awesome
This gave me an all new appreciation for Barry's voice. Please do Robin's too!
You need to interview Barry !!
Love the Bee Gees .Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us
Thank you so much for doing this. I can't get enough of the Bee Gees harmony being explained.
Barry stated in an interview his high pitched singing voice originated from him trying to scream .
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could do an interview with him so he can answer those questions!!! He is amazing. All of them are. My #1 fav group!!! Thanks for this amazing segment. Excellent job!!!!!!!!
I heard the The Bee Gees were asked by I believe their manager if any of them could scream on pitch. Barry was the first brother to accomplish this but Mo and Robin could also do it. I heard Barry say in an interview that Mo was actually the one with the biggest vocal range.
That was in the song Tragedy.
True
@@ms.rlsteele351 And of course, the falsetto was way before "Tragedy". Lol
@@suselew no it was Nights on Broadway
They were asked by their Producer Arif Mardin if anyone could scream in tune because he thought ad libs of screaming would sound good in Nights On Broadway. So this was way before Saturday Night Fever, it was the Main Course Album actually. Barry put his hand up and it was a success. Started creeping in on more songs until whole songs were made like that. It was successful at the time so I guess why not.
Love this for Barry gibb. Please do Ribin Gibb next his voice is so extraordinary.
Just like Robin, Barry sings with his soul.
I love their melodies and harmonies but Robin is my favorite. Absolutely beautiful voices and abilities. Thank you Fil...
Thanks for this analysis. I love the Bee Gees, and it's great to hear the respect you have for them and Barry, in particular, on this bit of their concert.
Example of real falsetto - 2 types. Thanks for covering.
I remember when this album came out, and thinking their harmony sounded so fantastic. Now I know why. Thanks, Fil. Your explanations are the bomb.
Oh my gosh….takes me back to my Jr. and Sr. High school days! Loved, loved The Bee Gees. Thanks for the great analysis of Barry’s voice. No one else like these amazing brothers. The harmonies are superb.
Great analysis Fil! Do one on Robin’s signature song “I Started a Joke”. Any live version will do…
He has already done an analysis of Robin
@@TheBrownlj But not with the pitch monitoring software
Yes that one or, say Jingle jangle, Massachusetts, oh darling, or country lanes perhaps?
@@ExitSiign I love his live version of “Jingle Jangle”…
Yes, please!!
Thank you. Love Barry, and the BeeGees, my favorite band of all time, and I'm genX.. grew up listening to my dad's BeeGee records, many fond memories!
Fil you are the best in describing the sounds of various voices. I love your show tremendously
Thanks!
Thanks for honoring my request. Barry and his brothers gave me goosebumps.
I don’t know much about singing tho I enjoy you explaining it.
Love your smile.
Thanks again for sharing!!
I heard in an interview that Barry "discovered" his alternate voice when the producer asked if someone could yell or scream a particular line. Barry opened his mouth and it came out.
Thank you Fil for sharing one of my very favorite artists in conjunction with your knowledgeable analysis.
Thanks for doing another video on The Bee Gees! I love when people like you analyze them!😁👍
Thank you for doing this! Loved the Bee Gees and especially love Barry!
A perfect mix of songs in a perfect blend of voices from the soundtrack of an era... Funny, but I've never watched this movie yet. Barry's voice is awesome...
Barry was 51 at the time of this performance and could still hit those notes. Listen to “Until” from 1979 when he was really able to push the limits of male vocals.
Absolutely incredible voices & harmonies. These guys were your all rounders. The lyrics they wrote for themselves & others. The music compositions developed...
No need to say any more.
Thank you so much Fil & kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.
One of my favourite bands ever. I love the left field approach, you take, in the way you break down all the clips you do.
The whole package. A unique voice that's his. People said the BeeGees were electronically produced. You did a video proving they weren't. VH1 is how I came across BeeGees. The song Staying Alive. I bought their best of CD and listened while walking with my Walkman. Someone ( they were twins can't remember name.) did a reaction video on Too Much Heaven. It's a very beautiful song and I liked how they reacted but then I saw other videos popping up with same song. I went to a BeeGees tribute band concert and they sounded really good. Not the real thing but I wanted to BeeGees live and that was close as I could get and I enjoyed it. Thanks for this video 👍🙂👍
Falsetto. Very well done. Most guys,especially tenors, can sing in falsetto but few can master the lyrics while singing. Breathing technique plays an important role as well.
Love the BeeGee's always but Robin was always my favorite.. It's like he can't sing but he does anyways.. and its hauntingly angelic
Incomparable and.legend Bee Gees. Nobody can surpass them in terms of tunes and tones. They are festured in the Book.of Guiness as the most successful songwriters.of all times
You are really educated me. I never thought I was interested in any of this, but you present it in a way that makes me want to learn. That’s a really special quality you have. You have a gift. Thank you for sharing.