Vocal Coach Reacts: David Phelps "Oh, Holy Night" (live)
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2021
- One of my all time favourite performances of this beautiful Christmas song, by one of the greatest vocalists I have ever heard. Having watched this video many, many times, I would love to simply share it with you today.
David's ability to emote through his incredible voice is something very special. Technical skill meets natural gifting in this man... Quite overwhelming to me.
If you wanted to watch this clip without me interrupting it, here is the link:
• David Phelps - O Holy ...
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David was classically trained at Baylor University in Texas, that education definitely comes out here and there. He has the pipes to be world famous and rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he truly believes, and uses his voice to give glory to God, and that is admirable, even if you’re a non believer.
I knew he was the best the FIRST time I heard him sing…. I had many years of piano and voice!!! I’m 81 now and I could also hear how he emotes every note of his songs and changes time! I need to see him in his studio before I die!!! I shave conjunctiv heart failure and an a fib heart… also type2
Diabetes!! If you can tell me how to see him live in his “barn” please let me know!!!
It is not just a performance with him, he is singing to GOD. Thank You
Anthony Burger is the pianist. He and David performed beautifully together. They just instinctively knew what the other would do. Anthony Burger passed away in 2006. He is missed.
That was incredible piano piece. Not many people notice that.
It was the time heaven needed his gifts, eternally.
He is one of the few singers that you can understand each and every word. Very rare in Professional singers.
Every single word... I agree!
Kelly Clarkson is another incredible vocalist that enunciates well. She has covered countless songs by other artists that I finally understood lyrically bc they weren't covered up with alot of background singers/instrumentals to hide a weaker/thinner or less disciplined vocalist.
Merry Christmas to you@@AB-ol5uz
My all time favorite male vocalist!!!! He is amazing and he is so passionate about what he sings. He’s so good at the vocal dynamics of Christian music, which is infused with Hope and Life. The excellence and the passion. That’s what sets him apart from everyone else. ♥️
The most perfect version of O Holy Night ever. Anyone who does not like this, I’m sorry, does not understand in the least a artist in the likes of David Phelps. The piano player who is in heaven now was brilliant! The control of these to talents together is remarkable!
I'm not a believer and I listen to this song all the time and show it to others. It's power cannot be denied.
@@Baelzar This is my favorite version of O Holy Night! David's incredible voice joined with Anthony Burger accompanying him. You can see David's countenance change as he pats his chest, he is singing in the Spirit and you can see the intensity in his face. Love to hear David sing!!! Check out
The talented man at the piano died during a performance on a Gaither cruise. His heart stopped as he played with all his heart, as he always did...🙏
We listened to this video at church this morning. Amazing, beautiful as you said he believes in what he is singing. It brought tears to my eyes.
Your comments on believing what one sings is so right on - I'm glad you called that out. David wasn't performing, he was worshiping. And this performance reveals how he honed his skill and interpretation of this song to glorify God. Thank you for doing a tasteful job on your analysis and commentary.
Anointed. I love his version of “No More Night”. You can tell he absolutely believes and feels every word and it’s a beautiful picture of eternity.
The best ever performance of my favourite Christmas Carol ever. There is only one David Phelps.
Everyone else who performs O Holy Night:
I nailed it, I did a fantastic job, that was one of my best performances, I'd like to see someone top that.
David Phelps: Hold my water.,...
LOL 😂 That's so funny, Jeffrey!
😂🤣😂🤣😂RIGHT!
I completely agree! I’m a big fan of Josh Groban, but he couldn’t touch this performance by David Phelps! I’m not sure anyone could do it quite like him! I get chills every time I listen to it, and I listen to it probably 20 times each year!! 😂
“Hold my water” 🙌🏽😂😂😂
For years and years I have shared this. The best cover of o holy night I have ever heard. Goosebumps every single time.
There are singers and artist that I appreciate and love, but there is no one who fills my entire being with emotion and awe like David Phelps. I am a singer who comes from a talented musical family of gospel singers/song writers where I learned to "hear" music through my soul. He knows exactly how to reach that place. He is THE BEST of the very best. Thank you for your break down of the song and his technique... INCREDIBLE!
Mine too! He is so humble! And steps back and does not want the Accolades
FAITH is the key. That is where your inspiration comes from... from whatever you believe. God bless him, as he has taken music to another level.
Amazing DAVID PHELPS!! I believe the greatest male voice of our generation. That unbelievable pianist is Anthony Burger. Sadly he passed away in 2006 at the age of 44 from a heart attack.
12:16 fun fact….. the guy over his left shoulder with the red shirt and red tie is the man who wrote “Mary Did You Know” (Mark Lowry)
I was in a state of mild shock when I first heard David Phelps sing this song. It has always been my favorite Christmas song. I fully agree how incredible this is! I loved your analysis. Your musical ability and love of music are a joy to see. Peace and blessings in Jesus name.
My favorite David Phelps moment is during " Let Freedom Ring" from Carnegie Hall when towards the end he plucks a C#5 out of the air and let's it fly.
David Phelps’ rendition here is the greatest Christmas song ever sung.
Anthony Burger did a very good job on the piano. When Anthony was a toddler he burnt his hands severely. Doctors said Anthony would never have full use of his hands. God healed his hands and Anthony Burger became 1 of the best piano players of all times. RIP my friend.
Like all geniuses, there are many layers to their talent. This one is amazing. Thankyou.
I love how you say that you must have a feeling with the song. David Phelps makes me teary eyed everytime I listen to this song.
First verse, Phelps approaches the song like a story-teller. It's almost a 'Once Upon a Time' feeling. He sets up the story leading into the chorus. The first chorus introduces the first challenge and then resolved, going into the softer approach again.
Second verse, its the story building. It's more emotive. He brings passion and convictions into the song. It is the real message of the story. This is where Phelps wants you to really listen, because this is what he thinks is important.
Then the climax before the second chorus, pulled through into the second chorus with the backing, brings the joyful ending. You can really hear his faith in this song.
David is 51 now and still on top of his Craft
Absolutely 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
After watching the Gaither TV video close to a dozen times in the last month and marveling at the performance of David, pianist Anthony Burger and choir who bring it all home, I have to add how much I enjoyed this reaction video and education on the performance that is every bit as good as any other I've seen. For the last 25 years, I told anyone who would listen that country music singer John Berry set the bar on "O Holy Night", but David brings it to another level. I'll still listen to both versions during the holidays, but it will be hard for me to hear anyone else performing it and not thinking about David Phelps and his otherworldly vocal performance from the year our daughter, Ellen, was born.
“Many a classical tenor would love it to sing their c sharps like that” yeah no kidding. I can’t believe how good this is!
David Phelps is educated and trained in music and drama performance. This is a 5 star example of those things.
Give credit to the cameraman, incredibly talented pianist, genuine people’s reaction. ❤❤❤ The best version indeed!
This is the best version ever! You listen to this version and you feel His presence, and the power in the lyrics.
One of the most perfect performances of our time, David is beyond perfect preforming this song,
He is also one of my favourite singers. He just has a brilliant voice and brilliant technique.
I am a big fan of David Phelps. This is my all time favorite of all his performances on video. I watch it all year long, not just at Christmas time when I need a lift. The first time I saw this video I wept like I never wept before due to the pure emotion of the song and his performance. He also has another favorite video of mine to a song called "No More Night" which is equally able to stir the emotions. You should check it out also. A few years ago I was able to see David in person from front row and to see and hear him sing Oh Holy Night in person was a dream of mine! I literally went to the show to hear that song! It was incredible. A man of such extraordinary talent!
If you ask me I think the breathy tone David uses shows the emotion he’s putting in the song. I too love it!
So I've posted this video of David Phelps every December for my friends and family over the last 6 or 7 years. It never gets old for me and always chokes me up a bit. Thank you for posting and explaining to everyone why it's such a special performance. Happy Holidays
My favorite Oh Holy Night ever. I play it every year. Kudos to the piano player.
I can’t hear this without tears streaming down my cheeks. Even these broken up bits. Tears. Love it! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
David Phelps us an awesome southern gospel singer who studied opera. His vocal range is amazing. His ministry has such a powerful anointing.
Absolutely that's exactly what you see and what you hear too is that he feels it and he believes it and makes us believe that our believers he's the best there is he's going to be the leader of the choir I hope in heaven
Dear Sir,
Please know that I first experienced David Phelps' performance, and then learned from your critique.
Thank you for your
thoughtful & obviously professional insights!
I like hearing the opinion of a pro. Doesn’t take away from a singer in a live event or what you what you feel listening to it on UA-cam, but really interesting to get a professional’s perspective. What Phelps does is pretty amazing in this song. Lovely.
The piano player is Anthony Burger. He was an amazing musician with the Gaither group. Sadly, he passed away some years ago. Have seen the Gaither's many times in concert as well as David Phelps - an awesome artist!
Where is David now? Who is he singing with? I always LOVED to hear him sing and I have some of his albums.
@@diannejohnson5370 He is still performing and making music. He does a lot of solo work but I think still takes part in reunion events with the Gaithers
Yeah I remember that. My mom was there when it happened.
Very well said Becky...Anthony passed, far too early.
Here are two amazing talents, at the peaks of their talents, joining to deliver a performance for the ages!!
I well-up, every time I hear it, and especially as we head to Christmas Eve service.
I just saw him a month ago and New Philadelphia Ohio I am from Kentucky and this man is Anointed
I love his voice. This is one of my favorites he sings but I also love "He's Alive" I can't wait until the end and every time I hear it I have tears in my eyes. He is EXCEPTIONAL!
Love how David controls the song in it’s entirety…
This video was recorded over 23 yrs ago. It's amazing how many reaction videos there are of this song.
He’s got a batchelor degrees ( I don’t know if I spelled that correctly! I’m norwegian👍)
AND he is filled with The Holy Spirit! A wonderful blessing he is! ALL glory to God who gave this talent to the right guy! Amen and merry christmas to you all😇 He’ll be back soon, you know! And we shall sing like David when we’re in Heaven! Hallelujah🙌💕
I have watched several "voice coach" reviews of Phelps' performance. Mr. Bester's is by far the most informative and still accessible and interesting to the non-singer.
Thank you so much for commenting on the pianist..he is truly amazing right its a wow..David is just amazing
I first sang this song for the school Christmas program when I was in 4th grade. I was 9 years old with a two octave range. This song wraps around and through so many Christmas memories for me.
The Gaithers were from Anderson, Indiana which isn't in the southern United States. They were at the vanguard of music for worship that coulld stand on it's own. The music could be sung by solo performers, small groups and full choirs which was different from choirs only. They change music worship forever.
You, sir, are one of the few I've heard who genuinely understands and can articulate David's mastery of the art we call singing. I pray you are also aware of what a fabulous arranger David is. His arrangements set apart songs we have heard for many years. His talent and skill is unsurpassed!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment - really appreciate it 🤗
You’re absolutely right Sherry! I’m a music director and have heard many great singers, but I’ve never heard anyone come close to David Phelps! He’s truly under appreciated for his abilities. Had he not been a Christian singer and sang just contemporary songs he’d be talked about by everyone, but sadly the market doesn’t shine a big enough light on Christian recording artists!
Amen amen I watch it all the time I listen to it all the time no more nights too and on heaven's shore and I want to live like a king and just so many more of his songs she's just utterly and totally my favorite singers of all time
I am going to see him Thursday night for his Christmas concert! Have seen him several times. I so appreciate your critique! He is amazing! What a
gift!
I have watched this a few times and love your reaction. I have listened to this man for years and to me he has no equal. He may have, but I have not heard anyone personally who I think comes close to his ability. I would like to suggest you listen to him sing No More Night, the live version. I would also like you to listen to him sing the older song of Whitney Houston “I Have Nothing” -it is simply--The Greatest version. Thank you and hope you will enjoy as much as I have.
On his first 'oh night' he does this slight back-off before adding vibrato. So subtle but so powerful. It's a complete vocal masterclass!
Like Sandy Patti, David Phelps has a voice that cannot be duplicated. Both of them have technique that far surpasses many, if not most musicians.
Always moved by this song,my favourite!David sang to his Saviour Jesus with his whole heart!Bless you sir for posting this beautiful Christmas song!
A gift from God.
Nobody sings it like David
David Phelps is my all time fav gospel singer. Such range! I always get holy bumps when he hits those legendary high notes 💜
The pianist, Anthony Burger, had an accident as a baby and burned his hands, 3rd degree burns. He was told he'd never be able to use them. That proved not to be true obviously. He actually started playing at a young age. At the age of five, he was accepted to the Cadek Conservatory, University of TN. A child prodigy, he was playing classical piano repertoire within a few years.
Sadly, he died during a concert of a heart attack. He was only 44. I had the pleasure of seeing a few concerts with him playing. An amazing pianist. I loved watching and listening to him play.
Who can possibly criticize this performance?
I truly enjoyed your thoughts on David's phenomenal singing. This is truly the best version of the song I have ever heard.
He’s even better than ever at age 51. He has a new album coming out in September, Gamechanger. He released this cover of Whitney Houston’s I Have Nothing this past April. It’s extraordinary. Link below.
Can't wait for the new album! Thanks for your comment, Lee Ann 😊
Anxiously awaiting Mr. Phelps singing this in person next month!
Who cares what they think. He's conveying his feelings. He's the best.
I LOVE David! I have met him several times, seeing him live, and next month at his Barn Bash in TN. He is very personable and kind. TOTALLY gifted by God to bless us mere mortals. His high notes knock my socks off every time!
Stunning, breathtaking, passionate, powerful and deeply moving..
I have watched this performance countless times and it touches me so deeply every single time 🙏
David Phelps is the real thing ❤
Thank you for your wonderful analysis.
Thank you for being so kind in your analysis of arguably one of the great singers I have ever heard. Thank God that David is sharing his gift with all of us. I have listened to this over a hundred times and it is still like the first time....just amazing.
Timelessness
Enjoyed the review of David Phelps. Great singer of our times!
This was recorded about 20 years ago. He recently covered Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing," which is incredible.
I saw that... incredible indeed! Thanks for watching!
Anything would be better than the screamer Houston!
Appreciated the video! Great comments and observations. David is one of a kind.
Thanks so much for your feedback 🤗
I’ve had the honor of meeting David and hearing him live a few times. He’s a fun and humble guy, and probably my favorite tenor and singer ever. As has been pointed out, his every word is perfectly enunciated. The pianist, Anthony Burger, died in 2006, way too young, by our consideration. He and David were musical equals; who, when together, created magic. I thank God for people whose God-given talents are yielded back to Him.
That’s what we all do when David belts those high notes. ( shake our head ) 😂
Great job breaking down the key components. He’s the greatest tenor on the planet right now, in my opinion !
hes a baritone 😅😅
@@larsheijne4586 not hardly lol
David can do it all! He's a baritone and a tenor. Amazing vocal range.
@@bobrossi3632 ironically, David actually admitted his vocal chords are shaped like a baritone lol
@@rileysilosmusic ok, I surrender lol
Great reaction, man. Love your explanations and observations. It’s easy to just sit there and go “wow” at David’s incredible voice, but you do a fantastic job of explaining WHY it’s so incredible. Well done
Oh wow!!! just come across this and can't believe there is someone out there who LOVES this as much as I do!! I listen to this every year and it moves me to tears EVERY time!! Thank you so much for breaking it down in the way that you did....so very interesting! This performance takes my breath away and who wouldn't have wanted to be there watching it live!! Have you seen his live performance of 'It is Well' from 2012...another little snippet of his brilliance. God bless you and thank you!
Thanks so much for your commentary. As a layman I appreciate the nuances. If you get the chance listen to David singing with Charlotte Ritchie a beautiful Christmas piece titled Fall On Your Knees.
David Phelps and Anthony Burger were my two favorite performers in the Gaither's when I was growing up and still are. RIP Anthony.
so glad you did this analysis....LOVE David's voice....I learned a lot from you as you shared with us! Thanks
He is filled with the Holy Spirit he is singing to the LORD
*Oh night diviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiineeee.*
*I love him and his beautiful voice.*
Me too! Thanks so much for watching!
@@JohanBesterYourVocalCoach you're amazing bro.
He has a great voice that GOD give to him.praise God,he can use it for God,s glory
That is absolutely the most perfect rendition of oh holy night I’ve ever heard. God bless you David
That artistry of David adding the talent of the late Anthony Berger makes a awesome performance.
You are a great teacher! I believe music/art should impact individuals emotionally---a true sign of a true artist! Phelps always impressed me with his talent and range. Thank you for sharing!
I grew up listening to the Gaithers and David specifically. Anthony Burger (piano) was one of the best accompanists/duets to pair with David... Something else impressive is in one of David's earliest albums he goes down to an Eb2. Wildly good for someone who also sings in such a high tessitura. Fantastic, God-given talent!
Love your review of this marvelous song and performance(testimonial). In Christianity, we would say that David emptied himself so that God would fill him up with the Holy Spirit to be able to deliver the message of Jesus Christ. All the glory was given to God as David testified. What a blessing to see and hear the passion that he delivered! Thank you so much for helping to present the gospel and true meaning of Christmas to the world!
Such a bitter-sweet performance. David is just incredible. And, Anthony Burger is one of best pianists I've heard. I still feel his loss but never more than when I see this video. Two great artists who combine in that magical way music produces. Loved all your insights into this song. I am subscribing!
David brought out a second version on 24 December 2021, done in The Barn on his property in Tennessee
He was always my favorite Gaither vocalist! Thanks for the video!
A born again singer singing "Oh Holy Night" makes ALL the difference.
I love what you said about it aligning with him, when I watched this, I felt he was radiating this passion for what he was singing - this is why i searched for a reaction video and I realize you saw it too
Thank you for helping me to know why I am so struck with David's singing. I'm no singer except in my head. This adds to my respect and awe. Thank you.
Best performance by best vocalist ever!
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Thank you for such a well considered review of this piece. This man not only knows how to sing, but he understands the delivery of lyrics which clearly align with his ethos. Thank you again
Great honest and thorough critique of this beautiful song and singer. Thank you!
Have you seen no more nights , he’s alive where one walks alone
I haven't, Trenna - but will definitely check it out! Thanks for watching 🎶
You should check out david singing "heaven's shore" "the dream" "until then" "I love the lord"
The piano player he commented on was Anthony Burger who sadly died in 2006 while on stage on a Gaither Homecoming cruise. He was only 44.