@@TJ4DeMi I had the same hate for Yoko, way back when, and we all did really. But as I've grown to know Julian and Sean, I know they are very close. The past is just that needs to be left there and between them.
Julian naturally has a similar voice as his dad’s, but I think he deliberately tried to put his own spin on the song so as to not be an exact copy of John’s voice. Julian is an exceptional person whom I truly admire.
I think that Julian being twice John's age at the time of these recordings results in a lower tone. In the early part of his career the resemblance was even more remarkable. Check out Too Late for Goodbyes.
John's voice had more of an edge which worked well on his work in the Beatles....and individual artist...Not sure if Julian could handle "Cold Turkey" or Well Well Well.
Hearing John brings me to tears…this is fab! Thank you Fil I loved John devastated by his passing, do like Julian. Though,I will only love John most……sorry…..I was so in love with Johns art and music!
The first time I heard Julian sing, I was gobsmacked. His voice is SO similar to his dad's but it is truly his own.And he's a class act; so proud of him!
What seems to be either overlooked or taken for granted is *_Fil’s_* voice! When he highlights phrases, HE is pitch-perfect and has a naturally beautiful/pleasing voice _himself!_ 👀😮💨👍
It's worth remembering that Julian's voice has aged when John's, sadly, wasn't allowed to. Julian sounded sooooo much more like his dad in his youth. Still does in patches but perhaps gives us an insight into how John might have sounded if he had lived to Julian's age. Great video, Fil.
The vibrato signatures look so alike. I saw an interview with Julian. He said he’s finally come to a peaceful place with his dads legacy. I for one am so happy about that!
Julian had such a tough life. His voice is amazing and yes he sounds incredibly like his father, but his voice also stands alone. I always cry when I hear Julian sing this.
What makes human voices so perfect is their imperfectness. What a treat to hear Julian sing without being pitched corrected. Thanks, Fil, for being a tireless advocate of real musical talent. ❣
А friend of my husband's worked for Julian for a few years when he lived in Cyprus. Something to do with electrics... An extremely humble and down to earth man, no pumpousness about him at all, had his little studio there but worked stuff other than music. And hugely overlooked if I may add..
Fil asks, "HOW is [a child's] voice SO similar [to their parent]?" I was once watching an episode of Midsomer Murders and was troubled by the thought that I recognised an actress from somewhere but could not recall where. After a while the name Annette Crosbie popped into my head which satisfied me enough to let go of that thought until the end of the episode when I would check for her name in the credits. When I saw the actress's name, Selena Griffiths, I did not recall having ever seen it before so I looked up that name on Wikipedia and discovered that Annette Crosbie is her mother! She doesn't look anything like her mother; she has dark hair, is taller and more solidly built, and obviously much younger. It was just the similarity between their voices which was enough to trigger the recall of a name.
I have always loved the sound of John Lennon's voice,.....especially the low tone of John's voice when he spoke. John was....is my favorite Beatle. The Fab Four, unique, world changing, loving. Irreplaceable, ....BEAUTIFUL BEATLES. Julian sounds like his father's voice. Perhaps not entirely perfectly, yet very similar, father and son. Julian is talented and his voice, not doubt, like his father, John, just lovely, sweet,, and emotional to me. Julian has lived through certain trauma, IMHO JULIAN ( AS he has proven) to have an angelic, strong, gifted & talented voice. Thanks so much Fil for this happy journey. . APPRECIATE YOUR time. I actually love the softness of the guitar playing during JULIAN 'S Rendition , sweet and soulful. JULIAN and JOHN do sound very simalar.....delightfully. so. Fil.....your enthusiasm and knowledge and charm is much appreciated. 💖💟🎼🎸🎧🎵
When comparing Julian Lennon and his father’s voice you should also take into account their ages. John Lennon was 30 when he originally sang it and Julian was 58 when he covered this song.
Fil noting that Julian’s voice sounded slightly deeper than his father, which made me think about that age difference, and that voices surely change with age.
I was a teenager when Julian had a couple of hits in the 80s. I was immediately struck by how similar his voice & looks were to his father's. It's still eerie, even today. Great analysis, Fil 😊
I loved Julian singing “It’s Too Late for Goodbyes” his voice, his song and he had a very similar sound as his father. I wish he would have continued his venture into music. It’s nice to hear him sing again.
Julian has, he released his album "JUDE" about a year ago or less, fantastic album, and the cover for it is a black and white photo of Julian when he was 5 years old.
Nice comparison Fil. While similar, John’s voice sounds higher, and Julian’s sounds much softer. From all the interviews I have seen of Julian, he is such as nice person. Class Act. Thanks for sharing this analysis.
Julian used to have a bit higher vocals even more like his dad's than here! If you listen to Julian's songs from the 80s like Too late for Goodbyes or Valotte, you'll hear it. :)
I think they're about the same Julian's older so the tone goes down.. When Julian was younger there was more of a similarity in the voices. There's also a similarity with John Lennon's father when he recorded the song about his life.
The first time I heard Julian sing Imagine, I was stunned. So much of his Dad in his singing of this song. To see it analyzed side-by-side was just remarkable. Thanks for this one, Fil. It was excellent!
Julian is such a wonderful singer but I’m really happy that decided to carve his own path in life and is known more for his photography and philanthropy than singing and being compared to John especially since they do sound so much alike.
Fil, I always enjoy hearing you singing a tiny bit of the song you’re analyzing - simply because you have such a good, good voice. Or shall I say your voice IS Pitch Perfect!!!! You‘re really blessed with an amazing voice. And to see your enthusiasm when explaining the analysis you‘re doing - and your smile - is brilliant. So, please, never stop. Give us more. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
It's important to remember that John was around 30 when he recorded Imagine, while Julian is 60. Those extra miles are certainly going to make a difference as well.
I watch you a lot. Don't always comment, but I find what you do unique and very teaching. This has been without a doubt the most fascinating video you have ever done! The comparison between two extraordinary singers who happen to be father and son is amazing. We have always known that Julian is the spitting image of his father but to see the actual physiological comparison in black and white is mind boggling and I love it. It shows the actuality of just how genetically close they are. Joyful and heartbreaking all at the same time. Thank you, Phil, for what probably is the most historic of your videos yet.
He definitely sounds a lot like his father, but just a little bit richer tone. My sister and I sound so much like each other, even singing, that my dad can't even tell us apart unless he sees which one is speaking (we are not twins). I appreciate he has made some peace with his past, and gave us this beautiful performance.
This was truly special. Thank you Fil! Well done! I've noticed the similarity of Julian's voice to John's. It's kinds like getting to hear a little piece of John again. With that said, I do think Julian has a unique delivery that makes him stand out on his own. So glad there's no pitch correction applied.
Julian may have been trying not to sound like his dad here. Also, he is almost 60 when doing this, whereas John was 31 when he did the original. If you listen to Julian's Valotte and Too Late for Goodbyes, they sound even more alike. This one is kind of like hearing how John may have sounded when he reached this age.
Hope it’s not “the end of the world”, but really glad to hear this version of his father’s song, and happier to know it was in support of Ukraine. Very appropriate. Thanks Fil. Nice comparison analysis.
Julian has a great deal pf integrity, so I am not surprised that he isn't doing anything but singing. Bravo! What a gift he has inherited. What a great analysis, Fil!
Beautiful humanity in both voices. It’s made me emotional this morning. Let’s all pray for peace and thank both father and son for standing up for a better world. Thanks too to you Fil for a superb video.
Aah Julian, how lovely to hear him sing this beautiful song of his dads. Comparison is very similar but they are true individuals. I don't know why I feel emotional listening to Julian. I grew up with the Beatles, loved them all and still enjoy their music. Thanks so much for this comparison Fil.
Hi Fil: Yes, Julian's voice is VERY similar to John's. It's not exact, but I must say, it was quite like hearing John again (my favorite Beatle, ALWAYS). I like Julian very much, as well. Thank you so much for this and all you do...such awesome content! Rosemarie ❤
Thanks, Fil, I loved this. Julian’s voice is very similar to his dad’s voice. They are both fantastic voices. I have admired Julian as a person too… ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Fil. Love them both so much. If you want to give yourself a treat, listen to John doing his version of Only You and Julian doing his version of Because back to back. Your whole self will erupt in chills. Always admire you.
La voz de Julián , es muy suave , con un timbre de su papá John, , de tal palo tal astilla, la mejor herencia de John Lennon para el mundo ", JULIÁN LENNON" los amo a ambos
John Lennon was and still is my favorite Beatle and I have always enjoyed listening to a lot of his songs, including "Imagine". I haven't heard Julian sing before, but I have to say that he has a very nice voice, and it is so nice to hear a song that hasn't been pitch corrected. The natural voice of an artist is the best! Thank you, Fil, it was an awesome analysis! Rock!
Hi Tammy! John was my favorite Beatles too :) If you want to hear Julian sounding even more like his dad, listen to Valotte or Too Late for Goodbyes. Those are hits Julian had in the 80s. It sounds like Julian's voice has deepened a bit with age, as this is from when Julian is in his 60s. If you look up pics of them each when in their 20s they look so much alike it's a little spooky.
I hate that song because it's basically a music version of the Communist Manifesto, but I appreciate this video. John Lennon was actually a pretty awful person, but a good musician.
@@kck9742 I you think that's a musical version of the Communist Manifest, give Working Class Hero a listen. :D I just love it when people interpret this song that way. lol John was actually a complex and flawed individual much like all of us. He was also a tortured soul in ways a lot of people don't realize. He grew to be a quite decent person. Actually. :)
Great analysis video, Fil. I always learn so much from all of your videos. Yes, I totally agree with you that Julian's voice is really similar to John's. My greatest hope after John died in 1980 was that his wonderful son would take his place for a one time Beatles reunion. Sigh. 😢
Yes, absolutely the reason his voice is a bit deeper now. He's at least 20 years older than John was when he sang this. If you haven't heard any of Julian's music from the 80s, check out Too Late for Goodbyes and Valotte. He sounded nearly identical. It was a bit spooky. He also looked nearly identical to his dad when comparing pics of them each in their 20s. Pics of John in Hamburg particularly. Really a little bit eerie.
John was 31, Julian was 58. That's a huge difference. Julian's voice at the time he released his debut album was definitely a bit higher and much more like his dad.
@@RandomGuyDan Yes, I just re-watched both Goodbyes and Valotte, and it was a bit spooky how much he both sounded and looked like his father. His tone was higher and possibly a bit sharp like John's was, but maybe not; not sure.
@@RandomGuyDan I wasn't really around then, but being a huge Beatles' fan, I noticed it immediately I heard Julian sing, and the looks, just wow. He's looking a bit more like his mother in recent years I see.
Great analysis again Fil. One thing you said about the “nasality”, Julian has probably a different accent to his dad. John had a strong Liverpudlian accent which has quite a lot of nasal tones. Just loved the comparison.
It is amazing just how much the two of them sound alike. But it is also very interesting to hear the two of them compared like this. There are rare occasions where such a comparison can be made. Really liked this episode.
I'm a huge Beatles fan & I remember when Julian was big in the 80s. I saw him in concert. I was so impressed with how much he sounded like John. I always thought the Beatles kids would have it easy in the music industry, but they are all pretty low key. I guess when you're the kids of such an iconic band, it's not as easy as one would think .Another interesting comparison would be George & Dhani's voice.. I've seen Zak play with The Who many times. Great drummer. It must be in the genes. Thanks for the great video Fil 🤘✌️
Hi Fil 23:14 you compared John and Julian's vibrato they are similar. It is an art form as you said. The art form is subjective as you said. The head chest voice and dynamics may be according to one's physiology. So John and Julian are similar. You mentioned Yoko Ono also. I have enjoyed your videos and am subscribed. You have picked up alot from your expert ears. When YOU sing to explain something, it is great. Your website is a specialized niche and I mean this in a good way. You are an expert!!😊😊😊
After Lennon was killed and Julian wrote and released “Valotte”, I remember thinking at that time how eerily similar their voices were. He of course is over sixty now so his voice is more seasoned, but gives us a glimpse of how his father’s voice may have sounded as he got older.
I remember the first time I heard Julian Lennon in the mid-80s, when he released "Valotte". The general consensus was that it sounded like someone resurrected John from the grave. Listening to this you can hear the difference between them, but they are still uncannily similar in sound.
Been a huge fan of Julian for many moons! Saw him and his band on the Valotte tour & they were hot!! I still have Valotte and The Secret Value of Daydreaming 😘😘😘💖💗🥰
Hi Fil, Really great analysis. Very interesting to see the two voices side by side. I always admired Julian making his own way in music and life despite the tragic circumstances of his dad’s passing. Great job looking at father and son sing this iconic song. Thanks so much, Debbie☮️
Fil, this is a fascinating analysis video ! The similarities in the voices of John and Julian are amazing, and you're pointing out the differences between the two was very educational! Very well done! Thanks for this one .
Oh my gosh, I was so scared it was going to be pitch corrected!!! Thank God it wasn't! ❤ I was thinking about Judy Garland and Liza Minelli, and how they have similar vibrato too.
My first ever concert was Julian Lennon during his Valotte tour. Worked great, as his songs were popular at the time so us kids knew them, but he sounds so much like his father, our parents/chaperones could enjoy it, as well.
Your knowledge of music notes, the human voice, and how sound resonates is fascinating. Most of it is way over my head, but it's still really interesting to listen to. Thanks for sharing.
Great job comparing the Lennons. I was wondering if Sheryl Crow's Evolution tracks were auto tuned. Seems to be less dynamics in her beautiful voice. Thanks for posting.
Its so intetesting I think. Bty most people cannot tell the difference between my mother and myself on the phone most of the time. I love listening to Julian. He's soo talented.
this was very interesting and it validates some of my thoughts of certain people who look like each other, and also sound like each other when they talk. Bless Julian for not bowing to the new way of doing things and using pitch correction on such beautiful lyrics. Can you imagine if they did pitch correct it, it probably loose the ghost of John voice in Julians.
I love listening to Julian’s new album Jude.. He is a wonderful songwriter and singer. Thanks, Fil for doing an analysis on John and Julian’s voices. I think when I heard Julian’s songs on the radio in the 80’s I thought it was John Lennon. I didn’t connect it to his son, Julian. Now I love to go back and watch him perform them on videos. Thank you! ☺️
What a lovely song to hear on a Sunday night! I love both versions. I wonder if Julian chose not to use pitch correction because that's what his father would have liked?
Thanks for this, Fil. Another very interesting, and intelligent analysis. But not sure I would agree that Julian did not (maybe at one point, when he was younger) deliberately decide to sing nasally, like his Dad. If you listen to The Beatles' Decca audition tapes, you can hear that John himself does not sound quite like he did a little later - he had not settled on his style, and the John Lennon voice is not quite what we would all now recognise. So, I think there is a mixture of physiology and stylistic choices going on with both of them; and those stylistic choices eventually became automatic and ingrained. Curious about what software you are using (love that you can filter out / split parts on the fly, and this would be useful for me).
Enjoyed your analysis, Fil. I always thought Julian sounded a lot like his dad, but he takes a song and makes it his own by adding his nuances. Like you say, music is art, and each artist, when they reach a certain level of artistry, gives the music their interpretation. 🙂
It’s about lift. John had a natural lift, which has that sparkle ✨ It’s precisely why his notes charmingly penetrate the way they do. Julian is a real gem. Did you see Mariah Carey’s daughter singing on line? Amazing. Such a fun video Phil. ❤
Great version of a great song. 👍👍 To say pitch correction is the norm now is such a sad state of affairs. Lots of the pitch corrected singers have great voices and some dont, but now their are all tarred with the same brush.
Thank you, love this❤ did you know there is a version of George Harrison’s “for you blue” Sung by his son Dhani Harrison which is really close to the original.. if you close your eyes you hear George… something for a future video?🤗 anyway thanks for the great videos! 🙏🏻🔥🔥🔥
Julian Lennon is one of the most underrated musicians of the last 50 years.. I almost think if John Lennon WEREN'T his dad he would have had way more success.
A Beato level analysis by Fil. This is such an iconic song, but the song I really lose myself in is #9 Dream which feels like it completely envelopes you.
I remember my friend recorded a track with a program that develops harmonies for you. And, he and I said it would be interesting if you sang those instead. So, we got the genius idea of using the corrected tracks as reference tracks. And, that's how I would encourage corrective tech to be used. It allows you to be accurate without losing a natural sound
I remember seeing him in Park City Utah. I think he opened for Europe but not sure. We went to see him. His song Too Late for Goodbye was popular still. He sang Imagination. He did sound a lot like John Lennon.
That was very interesting, I do remember back in the mid 80s when he released his first album, being struck by how eerily similar Julian's voice was to John's, but it makes sense, obviously. I actually didn't realize that Julian's voice was a little bit lower than John's, but can hear that now. Good to hear a bit of Nuno too! 😁
At that point in John's career, possibly. John sang in a much deeper voice when he was a member of the "mop-top" Beatles. It got more nasal and higher later.
I have not seen or heard of Julian since in his mid 20s or early 30s. He was tired of people trying to compare him to his father. Sing like his father or songs of his father. I had never wish for him to be a son trying to be his father and neither did he. Julian when I heard him had a great voice of his own. This has happen to other children with famous parents who were singers. Let the children play reading and hearing of people. I apply the same, Let the children sing, not wanting to be like their parents. Thanks, Fil, for this and the person/s that ask for this. I had wish Julian could just be let along and be his own super star singer should that what he wanted.
I think there were several of us who requested this. Type in the following on UA-cam: 'Julian Lennon and Sean Giving Peace a Chance' You'll like it and enjoy it too. Julian talks about some of the things you mentioned. :)
The industry didn't get their hands on this and ruin it . Thank goodness.
What a treat, right? 🤩
Yet,,,
Or stepmommy didn't
@@TJ4DeMi I had the same hate for Yoko, way back when, and we all did really. But as I've grown to know Julian and Sean, I know they are very close. The past is just that needs to be left there and between them.
Julian naturally has a similar voice as his dad’s, but I think he deliberately tried to put his own spin on the song so as to not be an exact copy of John’s voice. Julian is an exceptional person whom I truly admire.
I noticed that too ❤
Families. The Best harmonies ever! It's hereditary. Simils 😂
It is not obvious being John's son and dealing with oh no who tried to deprive him of his inhertiance... he had to buy memories of his father....sad.
I think that Julian being twice John's age at the time of these recordings results in a lower tone. In the early part of his career the resemblance was even more remarkable. Check out Too Late for Goodbyes.
that's what I was thinking, and it sounds like he's singing softer / closer to the mic as well which brings out lower frequencies more
I remember the first time I heard that in 1984 on MTV. I couldn't believe how much he sounded like his dad.
...and Saltwater.
Anyone unfamiliar with Julian's music could be fooled by Too Late for Goodbyes (since Julian was younger). Identical!
My thoughts exactly.
Great comparison side by side. I’ve always thought Julian’s voice sounded like a warmer version of his dad’s.
John's voice had more of an edge which worked well on his work in the Beatles....and individual artist...Not sure if Julian could handle "Cold Turkey" or Well Well Well.
Not really. Listen to "A Day in The Life", "In My Life", "If I Fell" etc. John could sound smooth & warm when he NEEDED to be.
Hearing John brings me to tears…this is fab! Thank you Fil I loved John devastated by his passing, do like Julian. Though,I will only love John most……sorry…..I was so in love with Johns art and music!
The first time I heard Julian sing, I was gobsmacked. His voice is SO similar to his dad's but it is truly his own.And he's a class act; so proud of him!
What seems to be either overlooked or taken for granted is *_Fil’s_* voice! When he highlights phrases, HE is pitch-perfect and has a naturally beautiful/pleasing voice _himself!_ 👀😮💨👍
It's worth remembering that Julian's voice has aged when John's, sadly, wasn't allowed to. Julian sounded sooooo much more like his dad in his youth. Still does in patches but perhaps gives us an insight into how John might have sounded if he had lived to Julian's age. Great video, Fil.
I've always loved Julian's voice. Hearing him sing his father's song is so beautiful.
The vibrato signatures look so alike. I saw an interview with Julian. He said he’s finally come to a peaceful place with his dads legacy. I for one am so happy about that!
Julian had such a tough life. His voice is amazing and yes he sounds incredibly like his father, but his voice also stands alone. I always cry when I hear Julian sing this.
It always makes me feel emotional too. I suppose I think he missed out on his dad growing up.
This was the first time I've ever heard Julian sing it, and I'm crying. I was 12 when John passed and was my first crush
What makes human voices so perfect is their imperfectness. What a treat to hear Julian sing without being pitched corrected. Thanks, Fil, for being a tireless advocate of real musical talent. ❣
That's true! But I'd bet you've been fooled many times by pitch corrected music without even more knowing it.
Agreed! If I wanted perfection, I'd go to the opera and probably wouldn't understand a word! Lol 😜
I wouldn't be a Neil Young fan, I !can tell you that !
А friend of my husband's worked for Julian for a few years when he lived in Cyprus. Something to do with electrics... An extremely humble and down to earth man, no pumpousness about him at all, had his little studio there but worked stuff other than music. And hugely overlooked if I may add..
Thank you Fil! John passed away when he was only 40, and Julian is 60! Vocal chords change, of course
Fil asks, "HOW is [a child's] voice SO similar [to their parent]?"
I was once watching an episode of Midsomer Murders and was troubled by the thought that I recognised an actress from somewhere but could not recall where. After a while the name Annette Crosbie popped into my head which satisfied me enough to let go of that thought until the end of the episode when I would check for her name in the credits. When I saw the actress's name, Selena Griffiths, I did not recall having ever seen it before so I looked up that name on Wikipedia and discovered that Annette Crosbie is her mother! She doesn't look anything like her mother; she has dark hair, is taller and more solidly built, and obviously much younger. It was just the similarity between their voices which was enough to trigger the recall of a name.
Thank you Julian for not using pitch correction! We love the authenticity!
I have always loved the sound of John Lennon's voice,.....especially the low tone of John's voice when he spoke. John was....is my favorite Beatle. The Fab Four, unique, world changing, loving. Irreplaceable, ....BEAUTIFUL BEATLES. Julian sounds like his father's voice. Perhaps not entirely perfectly, yet very similar, father and son. Julian is talented and his voice, not doubt, like his father, John, just lovely, sweet,, and emotional to me. Julian has lived through certain trauma, IMHO JULIAN ( AS he has proven) to have an angelic, strong, gifted & talented voice. Thanks so much Fil for this happy journey. . APPRECIATE YOUR time. I actually love the softness of the guitar playing during JULIAN 'S Rendition , sweet and soulful. JULIAN and JOHN do sound very simalar.....delightfully. so. Fil.....your enthusiasm and knowledge and charm is much appreciated. 💖💟🎼🎸🎧🎵
Thanks for the kind words!
When comparing Julian Lennon and his father’s voice you should also take into account their ages. John Lennon was 30 when he originally sang it and Julian was 58 when he covered this song.
This is the comment I was going to make. If John had made it to Julian's age, I bet their performances would have been even more equivalent.
Yes, I was going to comment the same. Our voice changes so much as we age.
Fil noting that Julian’s voice sounded slightly deeper than his father, which made me think about that age difference, and that voices surely change with age.
Exactly what I was thinking.
So refreshing to hear a natural voice.
I was a teenager when Julian had a couple of hits in the 80s. I was immediately struck by how similar his voice & looks were to his father's. It's still eerie, even today. Great analysis, Fil 😊
I loved Julian singing “It’s Too Late for Goodbyes” his voice, his song and he had a very similar sound as his father. I wish he would have continued his venture into music. It’s nice to hear him sing again.
Julian has, he released his album "JUDE" about a year ago or less, fantastic album, and the cover for it is a black and white photo of Julian when he was 5 years old.
@@patticrichton1135not one night is a really good song
The first time I heard Julian, on "Valotte," I was astounded. His voice now is what John's would have been like.
Same. I thought it was a lost JL track!
Look up his cover of because by the dave Clark five very similar to John's
Nice comparison Fil. While similar, John’s voice sounds higher, and Julian’s sounds much softer. From all the interviews I have seen of Julian, he is such as nice person. Class Act. Thanks for sharing this analysis.
Julian used to have a bit higher vocals even more like his dad's than here! If you listen to Julian's songs from the 80s like Too late for Goodbyes or Valotte, you'll hear it. :)
@@lauraallen55 Will take a listen!
Wouldn't it have been nice to have had them recording a duet singing together?
I think they're about the same Julian's older so the tone goes down..
When Julian was younger there was more of a similarity in the voices. There's also a similarity with John Lennon's father when he recorded the song about his life.
@@nthdegree1269 That's right. Had forgotten about Alf's recording!
The first time I heard Julian sing Imagine, I was stunned. So much of his Dad in his singing of this song. To see it analyzed side-by-side was just remarkable. Thanks for this one, Fil. It was excellent!
Thank you for not playing Yoko's version again.
Julian is such a wonderful singer but I’m really happy that decided to carve his own path in life and is known more for his photography and philanthropy than singing and being compared to John especially since they do sound so much alike.
Totally agree, in his decision to pursue photography. He is such a class act. Cynthia Lennon did a beautiful job raising him.
Fil, I always enjoy hearing you singing a tiny bit of the song you’re analyzing - simply because you have such a good, good voice. Or shall I say your voice IS Pitch Perfect!!!! You‘re really blessed with an amazing voice. And to see your enthusiasm when explaining the analysis you‘re doing - and your smile - is brilliant. So, please, never stop. Give us more. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
It's important to remember that John was around 30 when he recorded Imagine, while Julian is 60. Those extra miles are certainly going to make a difference as well.
wow I did not realize he was that old already
I watch you a lot. Don't always comment, but I find what you do unique and very teaching. This has been without a doubt the most fascinating video you have ever done! The comparison between two extraordinary singers who happen to be father and son is amazing. We have always known that Julian is the spitting image of his father but to see the actual physiological comparison in black and white is mind boggling and I love it. It shows the actuality of just how genetically close they are. Joyful and heartbreaking all at the same time. Thank you, Phil, for what probably is the most historic of your videos yet.
He definitely sounds a lot like his father, but just a little bit richer tone. My sister and I sound so much like each other, even singing, that my dad can't even tell us apart unless he sees which one is speaking (we are not twins). I appreciate he has made some peace with his past, and gave us this beautiful performance.
So similar and shocked me a bit when Julian released his first album. Won me over immediately.
What a beautiful tribute to his dad singing such a signature song of John's in many ways I'm sure it was a difficult day for Julian,Thank you Fil ❤
Everything about this video is just beautiful… heck even you Fil! Thank you for doing this and God bless.
This was truly special. Thank you Fil! Well done! I've noticed the similarity of Julian's voice to John's. It's kinds like getting to hear a little piece of John again. With that said, I do think Julian has a unique delivery that makes him stand out on his own. So glad there's no pitch correction applied.
Julian may have been trying not to sound like his dad here. Also, he is almost 60 when doing this, whereas John was 31 when he did the original. If you listen to Julian's Valotte and Too Late for Goodbyes, they sound even more alike. This one is kind of like hearing how John may have sounded when he reached this age.
I absolutely love Julian. He withstood a crappy life with his crappy father then had to withstand YOKO. I have two of his songs on my playlist.
Wow two whole songs lol
Hope it’s not “the end of the world”, but really glad to hear this version of his father’s song, and happier to know it was in support of Ukraine. Very appropriate. Thanks Fil. Nice comparison analysis.
Julian has a great deal pf integrity, so I am not surprised that he isn't doing anything but singing. Bravo! What a gift he has inherited. What a great analysis, Fil!
Hi Fil, Just wanna say you're a class act. One of the best guys on UA-cam. Brilliant video as always 👏 ❤
Thanks!
Beautiful humanity in both voices. It’s made me emotional this morning. Let’s all pray for peace and thank both father and son for standing up for a better world. Thanks too to you Fil for a superb video.
Aah Julian, how lovely to hear him sing this beautiful song of his dads. Comparison is very similar but they are true individuals. I don't know why I feel emotional listening to Julian. I grew up with the Beatles, loved them all and still enjoy their music. Thanks so much for this comparison Fil.
Hi Fil: Yes, Julian's voice is VERY similar to John's. It's not exact, but I must say, it was quite like hearing John again (my favorite Beatle, ALWAYS). I like Julian very much, as well. Thank you so much for this and all you do...such awesome content! Rosemarie ❤
Have you heard Julian's voice when he was younger? Almost identical to John's. Valotte and Too Late for Goodbyes. :)
I'm kind of obsessed with Fil and his analysis; he's a gem.
Julian’s voice is similar, but his own style.
Thanks, Fil, I loved this. Julian’s voice is very similar to his dad’s voice. They are both fantastic voices.
I have admired Julian as a person too…
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Thank you Fil. Love them both so much. If you want to give yourself a treat, listen to John doing his version of Only You and Julian doing his version of Because back to back. Your whole self will erupt in chills.
Always admire you.
La voz de Julián , es muy suave , con un timbre de su papá John, , de tal palo tal astilla, la mejor herencia de John Lennon para el mundo ", JULIÁN LENNON" los amo a ambos
John Lennon was and still is my favorite Beatle and I have always enjoyed listening to a lot of his songs, including "Imagine". I haven't heard Julian sing before, but I have to say that he has a very nice voice, and it is so nice to hear a song that hasn't been pitch corrected. The natural voice of an artist is the best! Thank you, Fil, it was an awesome analysis! Rock!
Hi Tammy! John was my favorite Beatles too :) If you want to hear Julian sounding even more like his dad, listen to Valotte or Too Late for Goodbyes. Those are hits Julian had in the 80s. It sounds like Julian's voice has deepened a bit with age, as this is from when Julian is in his 60s. If you look up pics of them each when in their 20s they look so much alike it's a little spooky.
I hate that song because it's basically a music version of the Communist Manifesto, but I appreciate this video. John Lennon was actually a pretty awful person, but a good musician.
@@lauraallen55 Thank you, Laura, I will look up those songs and listen to them.
@@tammydoolittle6054 Of course! :)
The video for Too Late for Goodbyes is the one you should look for!
@@kck9742 I you think that's a musical version of the Communist Manifest, give Working Class Hero a listen. :D I just love it when people interpret this song that way. lol
John was actually a complex and flawed individual much like all of us. He was also a tortured soul in ways a lot of people don't realize. He grew to be a quite decent person. Actually. :)
Great analysis video, Fil. I always learn so much from all of your videos. Yes, I totally agree with you that Julian's voice is really similar to John's. My greatest hope after John died in 1980 was that his wonderful son would take his place for a one time Beatles reunion. Sigh. 😢
@lauriebarnes2999 I agree. That would have been heaven, Laurie.
Excellent side by side analysis done in a professional manor of Son Julian and Father John and a classic Lennon song.
Julian would have been older than his dad at this recording, that might explain the lower tone.
Yes, absolutely the reason his voice is a bit deeper now. He's at least 20 years older than John was when he sang this. If you haven't heard any of Julian's music from the 80s, check out Too Late for Goodbyes and Valotte. He sounded nearly identical. It was a bit spooky. He also looked nearly identical to his dad when comparing pics of them each in their 20s. Pics of John in Hamburg particularly. Really a little bit eerie.
John was 31, Julian was 58. That's a huge difference. Julian's voice at the time he released his debut album was definitely a bit higher and much more like his dad.
@@RandomGuyDan Yes, I just re-watched both Goodbyes and Valotte, and it was a bit spooky how much he both sounded and looked like his father. His tone was higher and possibly a bit sharp like John's was, but maybe not; not sure.
@@lauraallen55 Agreed. I was blown away when I heard the song when it first came out how much he sounded like his dad.
@@RandomGuyDan I wasn't really around then, but being a huge Beatles' fan, I noticed it immediately I heard Julian sing, and the looks, just wow. He's looking a bit more like his mother in recent years I see.
Great analysis again Fil. One thing you said about the “nasality”, Julian has probably a different accent to his dad. John had a strong Liverpudlian accent which has quite a lot of nasal tones. Just loved the comparison.
It is amazing just how much the two of them sound alike. But it is also very interesting to hear the two of them compared like this. There are rare occasions where such a comparison can be made. Really liked this episode.
John's voice has a Liverpool nasal twang.
John did an iconic cover of Stand By Me, Julian did it 10 or so years later listen to those back to back. Both great.
Genetics and musical ability, apples don't fall too far from the tree.
Love Julian's voice it stands on its own. ❤️❤
Ah, the human voice. Thanks for showcasing father and son in your analysis of this legendary song.
I'm a huge Beatles fan & I remember when Julian was big in the 80s. I saw him in concert. I was so impressed with how much he sounded like John. I always thought the Beatles kids would have it easy in the music industry, but they are all pretty low key. I guess when you're the kids of such an iconic band, it's not as easy as one would think .Another interesting comparison would be George & Dhani's voice.. I've seen Zak play with The Who many times. Great drummer. It must be in the genes. Thanks for the great video Fil 🤘✌️
Hi Fil 23:14 you compared John and Julian's vibrato they are similar. It is an art form as you said. The art form is subjective as you said. The head chest voice and dynamics may be according to one's physiology. So John and Julian are similar. You mentioned Yoko Ono also. I have enjoyed your videos and am subscribed. You have picked up alot from your expert ears. When YOU sing to explain something, it is great. Your website is a specialized niche and I mean this in a good way. You are an expert!!😊😊😊
Very sad the world is in a place where Julian felt he had to sing John's song, but thanks so much for doing this video ❤
Thank you, Fil!
I love both John, and Julian very much!
John is missed, everyday! ❤
I feel the same way !
I would like to hear a mix of their voices like they did with Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole.
I imagine their voices would sound superb together ❤
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Agreed 100% ! :)
After Lennon was killed and Julian wrote and released “Valotte”, I remember thinking at that time how eerily similar their voices were. He of course is over sixty now so his voice is more seasoned, but gives us a glimpse of how his father’s voice may have sounded as he got older.
Most talented son of Lennon, and the vocal similarities are amazing.
I remember the first time I heard Julian Lennon in the mid-80s, when he released "Valotte". The general consensus was that it sounded like someone resurrected John from the grave. Listening to this you can hear the difference between them, but they are still uncannily similar in sound.
What strikes me is that this may have been what John would've sounded like had he gotten the chance to live into his late 50s
Been a huge fan of Julian for many moons! Saw him and his band on the Valotte tour & they were hot!! I still have Valotte and The Secret Value of Daydreaming 😘😘😘💖💗🥰
Hi Fil,
Really great analysis. Very interesting to see the two voices side by side. I always admired Julian making his own way in music and life despite the tragic circumstances of his dad’s passing. Great job looking at father and son sing this iconic song. Thanks so much, Debbie☮️
Thank you, Fil. Your explanation of Julian and John's voices was very clear and easy to follow.💜🎶
Fil, this is a fascinating analysis video ! The similarities in the voices of John and Julian are amazing, and you're pointing out the differences between the two was very educational! Very well done! Thanks for this one .
Woo! What a nice surprise. Love it and not surprised at all how much they sound alike. Thank you Fil! :)
Oh my gosh, I was so scared it was going to be pitch corrected!!! Thank God it wasn't! ❤
I was thinking about Judy Garland and Liza Minelli, and how they have similar vibrato too.
Fil! Thank you for advocating for the art of the natural human voice! Fascinating video, as usual. 💖
Love this analysis Fil
My first ever concert was Julian Lennon during his Valotte tour. Worked great, as his songs were popular at the time so us kids knew them, but he sounds so much like his father, our parents/chaperones could enjoy it, as well.
Loved your analysis warm, artfully respectful and knowledgeable. Thank you!
Your knowledge of music notes, the human voice, and how sound resonates is fascinating. Most of it is way over my head, but it's still really interesting to listen to. Thanks for sharing.
I kind of wanted you to play both the voices together! John always had an effect on his vocal that made it sound echoey which you can hear in this.
Love this! Thank you, Fil.❤
Great job comparing the Lennons. I was wondering if Sheryl Crow's Evolution tracks were auto tuned. Seems to be less dynamics in her beautiful voice. Thanks for posting.
WOW!! Great comparison analysis of an unforgettable masterpiece. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Well done Fil. Very interesting.
Its so intetesting I think. Bty most people cannot tell the difference between my mother and myself on the phone most of the time. I love listening to Julian. He's soo talented.
My mother, sister and I sound very much alike.
Great analysis and vocal comparison between John and Julian Lennon. They both sound similar and Imagine is such a great song. 🙂🎸🎵
this was very interesting and it validates some of my thoughts of certain people who look like each other, and also sound like each other when they talk. Bless Julian for not bowing to the new way of doing things and using pitch correction on such beautiful lyrics. Can you imagine if they did pitch correct it, it probably loose the ghost of John voice in Julians.
I love listening to Julian’s new album Jude.. He is a wonderful songwriter and singer. Thanks, Fil for doing an analysis on John and Julian’s voices. I think when I heard Julian’s songs on the radio in the 80’s I thought it was John Lennon. I didn’t connect it to his son, Julian. Now I love to go back and watch him perform them on videos. Thank you! ☺️
Fantastic!! This reminds me of seeing Ziggy Marley live and he played a few of his Dad's songs, that would be another great side by side comparison :D
What a lovely song to hear on a Sunday night! I love both versions. I wonder if Julian chose not to use pitch correction because that's what his father would have liked?
Julian may have chosen that due to his father, but also due to how he prefers no pitch correction himself. :)
Thanks for this, Fil.
Another very interesting, and intelligent analysis.
But not sure I would agree that Julian did not (maybe at one point, when he was younger) deliberately decide to sing nasally, like his Dad.
If you listen to The Beatles' Decca audition tapes, you can hear that John himself does not sound quite like he did a little later - he had not settled on his style, and the John Lennon voice is not quite what we would all now recognise.
So, I think there is a mixture of physiology and stylistic choices going on with both of them; and those stylistic choices eventually became automatic and ingrained.
Curious about what software you are using (love that you can filter out / split parts on the fly, and this would be useful for me).
Enjoyed your analysis, Fil. I always thought Julian sounded a lot like his dad, but he takes a song and makes it his own by adding his nuances. Like you say, music is art, and each artist, when they reach a certain level of artistry, gives the music their interpretation. 🙂
This is amazing. I never realized how close their voices are. Thanks Fil.
Thanks for analyzing this one, Fil. ❤️
It’s about lift. John had a natural lift, which has that sparkle ✨ It’s precisely why his notes charmingly penetrate the way they do. Julian is a real gem. Did you see Mariah Carey’s daughter singing on line? Amazing. Such a fun video Phil. ❤
Great version of a great song. 👍👍
To say pitch correction is the norm now is such a sad state of affairs. Lots of the pitch corrected singers have great voices and some dont, but now their are all tarred with the same brush.
Enjoyed this so much! Thank you my friend!!! 💜
Thank you, love this❤ did you know there is a version of George Harrison’s “for you blue” Sung by his son Dhani Harrison which is really close to the original.. if you close your eyes you hear George… something for a future video?🤗 anyway thanks for the great videos! 🙏🏻🔥🔥🔥
Yes! It’s crazy how much he sounds like George.
Julian Lennon is one of the most underrated musicians of the last 50 years.. I almost think if John Lennon WEREN'T his dad he would have had way more success.
He's okay. Not a great player. And a compitent singer. No more no less.
A Beato level analysis by Fil. This is such an iconic song, but the song I really lose myself in is #9 Dream which feels like it completely envelopes you.
Fil has humility Beato lacks.
I like #9 Dream too!
One of my all time favorites too
@@michael0.770, Exactly! I can’t bear even one minute of Beato. He’s so full of himself.
Thank you Fil
I remember my friend recorded a track with a program that develops harmonies for you. And, he and I said it would be interesting if you sang those instead. So, we got the genius idea of using the corrected tracks as reference tracks. And, that's how I would encourage corrective tech to be used. It allows you to be accurate without losing a natural sound
I remember seeing him in Park City Utah. I think he opened for Europe but not sure. We went to see him. His song Too Late for Goodbye was popular still. He sang Imagination. He did sound a lot like John Lennon.
I love Julian’s voice. It is eerily similar to John’s voice at time. I think they could use Julian’s voice to reproduce John’s voice in Beatle songs.
Excellent! Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
A friend of mine refers to harmonies between family members as “Blood Harmony”.
Anybody ever heard that phrase?
It's an English expression I think?
Always loved Julian’s voice and his humanity!
That was very interesting, I do remember back in the mid 80s when he released his first album, being struck by how eerily similar Julian's voice was to John's, but it makes sense, obviously. I actually didn't realize that Julian's voice was a little bit lower than John's, but can hear that now. Good to hear a bit of Nuno too! 😁
At that point in John's career, possibly. John sang in a much deeper voice when he was a member of the "mop-top" Beatles. It got more nasal and higher later.
I have not seen or heard of Julian since in his mid 20s or early 30s. He was tired of people trying to compare him to his father. Sing like his father or songs of his father. I had never wish for him to be a son trying to be his father and neither did he. Julian when I heard him had a great voice of his own. This has happen to other children with famous parents who were singers. Let the children play reading and hearing of people. I apply the same, Let the children sing, not wanting to be like their parents. Thanks, Fil, for this and the person/s that ask for this. I had wish Julian could just be let along and be his own super star singer should that what he wanted.
I think there were several of us who requested this. Type in the following on UA-cam:
'Julian Lennon and Sean Giving Peace a Chance'
You'll like it and enjoy it too. Julian talks about some of the things you mentioned. :)
Wonderful video♥ Thank you, Fil!