Voice Teacher Analyzes RICHARD SMALLWOOD & VISION x CALVARY

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 180

  • @keian.21
    @keian.21 Рік тому +115

    From since the beginning of a song got Jeron’s head shaking before they start singing buckle up we all getting happy

    • @Nataye219
      @Nataye219 Рік тому +12

      YESSSS!!! I was thinking the same thing!!! 😂 BUT if you already know the song you already KNOW!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @CarrellDickey
      @CarrellDickey Рік тому +8

      Haha, Listen Just Thinking About Calvary Makes You Want To Buck & Praise Him 🙌🏾

    • @rochellenurse2366
      @rochellenurse2366 Рік тому +1

      Yessss!

    • @nicoleduckery4067
      @nicoleduckery4067 Рік тому +5

      Lol, right!! Jaron said, "I gonna be good" and I said, No, you're not. 😊

    • @tonyathomas7201
      @tonyathomas7201 Рік тому +1

      Let's go!

  • @lueenlindsay3714
    @lueenlindsay3714 Рік тому +43

    Richard Smallwood is a musical genius. His arrangements incorporates just about all genres in one song. Amazing

    • @landoblu
      @landoblu Рік тому

      The immediate previous director of the Aeolians is a musical genius

  • @edisonthethird
    @edisonthethird Рік тому +28

    Jaron: "I'm not gone get happy."
    *video starts* Jaron: *shaking head vigorously clearly about to get happy*

  • @royaltyb1837
    @royaltyb1837 Рік тому +48

    I’m a Richard Smallwood fan...all day long! The best praise and worship music..

  • @rellenoz
    @rellenoz 9 місяців тому +4

    I also LOVE how the choir goes from harmony to single voice, them back to harmony. This is genius composing

  • @mauriceedwards67
    @mauriceedwards67 Рік тому +74

    You know it’s Holy Week when you start hearing Vision sing Calvary 🙌🏽🙌🏽! Thanks for showcasing the great Richard Smallwood & Vision again!

  • @tylynn256
    @tylynn256 Рік тому +13

    This man is one of the most iconic songwriters/composers in the gospel arena. I go in every time I hear a Richard Smallwood song.

  • @DesiLu4Life
    @DesiLu4Life Рік тому +7

    Grief infused with hopefulness and happiness, knowing the big picture, salvation for everyone! Thank you JESUS! 🙌🏽🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

  • @giannimusic6054
    @giannimusic6054 Рік тому +49

    Richard and Vision ARE the standard. THE standard! This arrangement of the Spiritual 'Calvary' is a testament to God's love and our ancestors ability to put it to words and melody. The four part Chorale is one the most intricate, and beautiful voice leading examples that I have seen written on paper. Very Bach-esque. Richard's Howard University (School of Music at the time) training comes through quite clearly. It also sets Vision apart. Going from full out Hawkins to the 1971 Howard University Concert Choir under Warner Lawson and Evelyn White, tonally, is very hard to do. THIS is why you go to school for music. You don't have to stay in the classical realm but USE the training to set yourself apart.

    • @revmd621
      @revmd621 Рік тому +2

      Amen!

    • @mikeanderson7962
      @mikeanderson7962 Рік тому +1

      WORD!!!

    • @revmd621
      @revmd621 Рік тому +3

      @ Gianni Music…Let’s not forget Darin Atwater the orchestra conductor. He’s amazing as well! 💙

    • @giannimusic6054
      @giannimusic6054 Рік тому +2

      @@revmd621 No doubt!

  • @JetAlmightyXCVI
    @JetAlmightyXCVI Рік тому +18

    You MUST do Kirk Franklin's "Don't Cry" for Easter! Richard Smallwood was on the piano for that song.

  • @Aaron-M-Simpson
    @Aaron-M-Simpson Рік тому +8

    The last lead was the original lead from when they sang this on the Textures album with the Smallwood Singers. Her voice has the perfect texture for this song.

  • @deseramaxwell2780
    @deseramaxwell2780 Рік тому +7

    Thank you, Thank you Because Richard Smallwood and Vision don't get the flowers he deserves

  • @elamothe81
    @elamothe81 Рік тому +12

    I didn't know this was going to be a sermonic selection, then the word was going to go forth! PREACH PREACHER!

  • @TheYankeeFarmer
    @TheYankeeFarmer Рік тому +3

    I’m a diehard of Richard Smallwood and Vision. This analysis is amazing. Love what you are doing Jaron.

  • @virgobeautygg
    @virgobeautygg Рік тому +6

    You feel this song before they even start singing! Whew

  • @DrummerBoi1993
    @DrummerBoi1993 Рік тому +11

    First of all sir…the LEGEND! One of my musical heroes, Richard Smallwood! What more can be said about the maestro!? Job well done! Now…if you don’t call a text sir! SURELY!!! I was waiting for the praise break!! My GAWD!!!!

  • @nicolemcneil2812
    @nicolemcneil2812 Рік тому +14

    Sir…seeing this blessed me so, so much!!! Not only are you breaking down the musicality and various vocal techniques that are used in the songs that you review, but you are ultimately sharing the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ…through the vehicle of music, which was created by God Himself!! I commend you for this! Please keep up the excellent work! I pray that many more lives would continue to be reached by God’s love through watching your content!🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @kellyb4809
    @kellyb4809 Рік тому +10

    I love this song and Jarons analysis.
    If I’m not mistaken, I think that’s Richard Smallwood on the wall behind Jaron, to the left of the UA-cam award. It looks like the cover of “live in Atlanta “?

  • @CourtneySCo
    @CourtneySCo Рік тому +6

    I remember the first time I heard this song when I was a kid… I knew that it was special .. and to this day..this song still sends me😩‼️😬

  • @inesspanni
    @inesspanni Рік тому +3

    And don't u EVER stop!!! Thank God for your vulnerability, testimony & witness!!! Love you, my brother!!!💖

  • @samsunguser3438
    @samsunguser3438 Рік тому +5

    Your ability to break down and simplify the complex harmonies and vocal style choices exemplified in this soul stirring Easter Anthem, speaks well of your own excellent vocal and musical theory skills, good Sir! Awesome analysis as usual!!!

  • @mcott89
    @mcott89 Рік тому +3

    You better preach this song pastor Jeron!!! 🙌🏾

  • @serenitymuszings
    @serenitymuszings Рік тому +4

    10 seconds in he’s shaking his head and I’m swaying side to side. Lordt!!! It’s the piano for me! 😭😭😭😭

  • @revmd621
    @revmd621 Рік тому +4

    That whole live recording of that album/cd/video/service was amazing! You can’t help for going in when you hear it. Sir Richard Smallwood & Vision. They don’t come like this anymore. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @milonanni8806
    @milonanni8806 Рік тому +6

    Most challenging song I have ever been asked to perform.

  • @TabithaLynnIsrael
    @TabithaLynnIsrael Рік тому +18

    One of my favorites along with Total Praise. I love Maurette btw. Love this break down ❤

    • @aleialaw
      @aleialaw Рік тому +1

      She came to my church, tore us up! I still remember that night!!!

    • @monique4540
      @monique4540 Рік тому +1

      Yes Total Praise is amazing

  • @Astral_Symphony
    @Astral_Symphony Рік тому +22

    I would LOVE to see you someday analyze Nothing Without Your Love by Richard Smallwood. Lorree K. Slye's vocals are insane. I understand it may not get as many views are more popular videos though. But she is an insane technical jazz vocalist and her showcase on that song is unmatched.

    • @vincentjones9103
      @vincentjones9103 Рік тому +1

      I agree and she can sing first Soprano

    • @mikeanderson7962
      @mikeanderson7962 Рік тому +3

      I shared "Nothing Without Your Love" with some high level orchestra composers in Nashville the other day, and their jaws hit the floor in amazement. They immediately wanted to hear more from Smallwood, so I played "The Procession of the Levites" and they couldn't take it. It hit them so hard they had to walk out of the room to breathe. When they came back they wanted to listen closer to the the orchestration and chordal structure of "The Procession of the Levites". They said they have never heard chord voicings like the brass was playing in "The Procession of the Levites". They instantly became Smallwood fans, and influenced by his music. To God be the glory!

    • @diannearnold2659
      @diannearnold2659 Рік тому

      This song sounds like an old black spiritual sang by slaves. I love it!😊

  • @mlynettepinky595
    @mlynettepinky595 Рік тому +10

    Love to hear Jaron singing ❤️

    • @mlynettepinky595
      @mlynettepinky595 Рік тому

      22:00 Jaron ready to preach
      By his stripes we are healed
      Amen.
      Everyone have a blessed Easter Sunday

  • @danahoward759
    @danahoward759 Рік тому +2

    Jaron, Don't apologize or explain for getting "happy"... we get it..we understand, we're right there with you! ❤

  • @rochellenurse2366
    @rochellenurse2366 Рік тому +3

    OMG!! I love me some Richard Smallwood! And I love me some you! So glad you did this one. Blessings on Blessings to you! Let the Lord use you! 💯❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎵🥰🙌🏾🙌🏾💝‼️

  • @lwalker9378
    @lwalker9378 Рік тому +5

    Jaron, I love when you end the video with a praise! Hallelujah!

  • @londiecampbell9007
    @londiecampbell9007 11 місяців тому +1

    The build up is just so inviting and you know it’s good when the song starts back up and doesn’t just end. These songs tell you a story. 🙌🏾🙌🏾💜

  • @tdrobi247
    @tdrobi247 Рік тому +4

    We will see if you can keep it together, however, I doubt it. This song takes me there EVERY time.

  • @edisonthethird
    @edisonthethird Рік тому +5

    It's the way I rewatched 11:35-11:40 about 10 times. SING JARONNNNN 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @sheischic77
    @sheischic77 Рік тому +5

    This stays in my rotation this entire double CD yes the double CD ..lol ...yes I'm old but I love this album !! Especially this song !!

  • @Kayela
    @Kayela Рік тому +4

    Jaron, I am balling my eyes out right now. Yes God! Great review as always. They def take us on a journey through what happened. Almost like a story told through the ages via dramatic song. They definitely paint a picture for you as well as convey the tone of the atmosphere.

  • @shaunspellman2856
    @shaunspellman2856 Рік тому +1

    The third vocalist, Carolene is the original Smallwood singer on the studio recording! She and Darlene, the second vocalist are from the original Smallwood Singers!

  • @selormdogbey504
    @selormdogbey504 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for analysing this song!!!

  • @KarelMcIntosh
    @KarelMcIntosh Рік тому +3

    I love Richard and his choir. Love!

  • @godschildjcreigns2976
    @godschildjcreigns2976 Рік тому +3

    Shoutin now! Lord I thank youuuuu😭😭😭🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @louisescott5836
    @louisescott5836 Рік тому +3

    Excellent analysis!!! I love your work! ❤ You have a great voice. Please do more gospel songs.😊Chicago Mass Choir is one of my favorite.

  • @mugiwara_la
    @mugiwara_la Рік тому +1

    This song is definitely one of my favorites! You were into it as soon as that piano started, love it😂🙏🏾

  • @lisaallen-dg6bn
    @lisaallen-dg6bn Рік тому +4

    Man u bad! I have learned so much from you. May God grant you your heart's desire and bless your family. I love the way you broke down the other Calvary This one was awesome too 😊 Bless u . Bro

  • @serenehanson-bartholomew1081
    @serenehanson-bartholomew1081 Рік тому +1

    I love you for doing this 🥹my childhood 🙏🏾 this was in point 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @Free2rimeanytime
    @Free2rimeanytime Рік тому +3

    A classic gospel bop!!!❤

  • @LillianChristina
    @LillianChristina Рік тому +2

    Love the ending of your videos! You had me ready to run around my living room 🏃🏾‍♀️🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @deantwaynehall6831
    @deantwaynehall6831 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love the original Calvary recorded by The Smallwood singers on the 1987 Textures album … but this rendition is gut wrenching …… great work Jaron!!!!!!

  • @traynay2405
    @traynay2405 Рік тому +2

    Heron you are so talented and brilliant. I celebrate with you. You are so anointed.

  • @CliftonGio
    @CliftonGio Рік тому +1

    My God, you are more than a music teacher. You are minister working within your gifts....and we are blessed and uplifted because of that. Thank you for analyzing this song, but even more thanks for allowing the spirit of God to use to minister in this moment. May you works ever succeed because you always put HIM first. Thank you.

  • @evrydayppl6296
    @evrydayppl6296 Рік тому +2

    Totally Awesome! Praise God

  • @bryant07681
    @bryant07681 Рік тому +1

    About the 4th "I Thank God for Calvary" Got Me!!

  • @inesspanni
    @inesspanni Рік тому +2

    Me at 0.56 "Jaron ain't no way you not gon get happy"!!!! 💖😂💖🤣💖
    🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @legit-ish4203
    @legit-ish4203 Рік тому +3

    Yesssuh! This song gets me every time! 😢❤😊 Thank you Lordvfor going to Calvary for me.

  • @lynnw2041
    @lynnw2041 Рік тому +1

    Preach young man 💯

  • @tamayahedwards4198
    @tamayahedwards4198 Рік тому +3

    Great Reaction Richard Smallwood “ Thank You” is a good one as well. Also Karen Clark Shear performance of “Take It By Force” at Azusa.

  • @rellenoz
    @rellenoz 9 місяців тому

    The chord progressions here are beyond next level. AND the bombast and drama

  • @wjg-c4471
    @wjg-c4471 Рік тому +2

    Great analysis! Definitely one of my favorites.

  • @brendajohnson5525
    @brendajohnson5525 Рік тому

    I love Richard Smallwood and have sung his songs in an ensemble I was with. I love your commentary. I'm so glad I've found your channel. I so wish I could study with you but I no longer live in the US. This was a blessing!!! 🙏🏽

  • @your.beautiful.mind.now.
    @your.beautiful.mind.now. Рік тому +2

    YOU KNOW YOU AIN'T HAVE NO BUSINESS PLAYING THIS SONG! UGH! GOT ME HOLLERING ALL THROUGH MY ROOM! I AM SO GLAD you stop and start cause HONEY!?!?
    😫😩😫😭😭😭🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️💨💨💨

  • @pennynocry9174
    @pennynocry9174 Рік тому +1

    You pick the best singers, groups.Go Head..Get Happy if you Want To!! Love you Jeron! And btw a whole Vocal Beast yourself...i want to hear You sing more!!!!
    AND you better PREACH BOY!!!

  • @GregSkinner
    @GregSkinner Рік тому +17

    how did you make it thru this!?
    Calvary be havin me 🏃🏾‍♂️💨

  • @arlenetatum9511
    @arlenetatum9511 Рік тому +1

    Great Job Bro. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💞🥰🎵

  • @LoveU1st
    @LoveU1st Рік тому

    Richard Smallwood anything will lay you OUT ! It’s like Richard would touch the piano and the Holy Spirit would just flood the room first key Richard touched🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤❤❤

  • @westashkicks
    @westashkicks Рік тому

    You preaching here at the end Hallelujah!!!!!🙌🏾

  • @adooogwyn3931
    @adooogwyn3931 Рік тому

    Praise the Lord ! Thank you for reminding and breaking down how lovely this song is!

  • @check5000
    @check5000 Рік тому +3

    It’s a good thing that you didn’t go to the praise break. We would have seen you shouting in this video. 😂

  • @rachelgoldsberry201
    @rachelgoldsberry201 Рік тому +2

    Praise Jesus! And what an amazing vocal representation of that awful/amazing day. Whew! Got me in my feelings for sure!

  • @renatathompson3530
    @renatathompson3530 Рік тому +6

    I remember when we did The Blood concert at United Baptist Church and Pastor DeAna Wansley sung the lead on this❤. I could barely sing I was so messed up

  • @missmabes1415
    @missmabes1415 Рік тому +2

    Praise you Lord!🙌🏽

  • @austincrosby3352
    @austincrosby3352 Рік тому

    Yeeeessss!!! Grew up hearing my adopted Mama singing this around Resurrection week. The tears 😭😭😭

  • @tyruseaves6569
    @tyruseaves6569 Рік тому

    Preach, Jaron! We need this right now.

  • @carolenehatchett249
    @carolenehatchett249 Рік тому

    What a breakdown and interpretation and the preaching, Sir. The Easter anthem. Thanks.

  • @MsDeVerro
    @MsDeVerro Рік тому +3

    It's the fact his head was shaking before the song even started playing 😂 it already felt good to him in the spirit ❤

  • @angelicelaina200
    @angelicelaina200 8 днів тому

    Subscribed to your channel. Mr. Jeron got buckled up here. You sure are a voice teacher.

  • @Jack_Black536
    @Jack_Black536 Рік тому +8

    ...well, the doors of the church are open!

  • @CopperCowboy
    @CopperCowboy Рік тому

    I’m so glad you covered this! I suggested it about a year ago but knew we were no where near Easter. Loved this breakdown on another Smallwood genius piece.

  • @joshuablount4115
    @joshuablount4115 Рік тому

    You betta Preach on this analysis!!! 🙌🙌

  • @gloriacotton8768
    @gloriacotton8768 Рік тому

    I l-o-v-e your praise!!!!!!!!!!! And you are NOT alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @misskeyla21
    @misskeyla21 Рік тому +1

    I'm thankful for Calvary! Thank you God!!!!

  • @WilliamCarterII
    @WilliamCarterII Рік тому +2

    Jaron: "I'm not gon' get happy."
    Also Jaron: "immediately gets happy"

  • @twilliams3593
    @twilliams3593 Рік тому

    Love Richard and all his gifts

  • @YoungBuck4146
    @YoungBuck4146 Рік тому +8

    I really hope you do Kirk franklins dont cry!

    • @kimbray6617
      @kimbray6617 Рік тому

      Yes indeed 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @aleialaw
      @aleialaw Рік тому

      Ooooh great one!

  • @valeriegarris6948
    @valeriegarris6948 Рік тому

    What an awesome ministry.. the music and your analysis. Between Richard Smallwood and Edwin & Walter Hawkins.. my favorites. I’m sure as I look through your presentations I will find the Hawkins music. I enjoyed, loved, and was blessed by this (and Psalms 8) I just watched. Keep doing what you’re doing. I’m going to be sharing. BTW, I hope you meet Richard Smallwood one day ( if you haven’t already) Peace and blessings to you and your family.

  • @Anita-ue9xl
    @Anita-ue9xl 11 днів тому

    I already LOVE the song, the music and the singing......and I can already relate to the impact of the words, their meaning and the impact of it all overall. But then I came across this thorough and precise explanation of how the vocals brought out the intensity of the emotions exuding from each vocalist.........oh, my!!!😂🤗🥰.........I'm enjoying this song even more after discovering this video just because of how he brought everything into play and I can picture the emotion and setting of Calvary with Jesus on that Cross with that hammer.
    He did that for me, you, all of us. The song was already powerful but thanks again for detailing the entire arrangement. My 1st time watching this channel just now and I loved it. ❤

  • @testedtried1233
    @testedtried1233 Рік тому +1

    Jared you better sing😅. That head shake that's that Holy Ghost tap.

  • @corrinnmarie
    @corrinnmarie Рік тому +2

    Never realized how blues-ey this song is.

  • @harrietreturned
    @harrietreturned Рік тому

    From that first chord structure, I got happy! And then Maurette came thruuuuu whewwwww

  • @jemarkoparker4971
    @jemarkoparker4971 Місяць тому

    You preaching boy!!!

    • @jemarkoparker4971
      @jemarkoparker4971 Місяць тому

      I just wanted to listen to your vocal analysis, but got a word I needed! Amen!

  • @philip26ify
    @philip26ify Рік тому +2

    I didn't think you was going to make it through the song lol!!!!!

  • @joeh7798
    @joeh7798 Рік тому

    The video hasn't even started. I just heard the preview and was ready to shout.

  • @nicolerobinson9866
    @nicolerobinson9866 Рік тому +1

    Have you done the LeAndria version of this? If not, I would love to see it.

  • @marveljacob2620
    @marveljacob2620 Рік тому +1

    My God...awesome!

  • @moe3324
    @moe3324 Рік тому +4

    This song is a beast! I'm happy to hear your analysis. So I'm guessing He Decided to Die is on the list for this series?

  • @storkandsheep
    @storkandsheep Рік тому +3

    Now see…. you tried it! Lol! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾🏃🏾‍♂️

    • @storkandsheep
      @storkandsheep Рік тому +4

      I never noticed how bluesy all the leads are. Like they are blues women.
      How Richard Smallwood mixes classical chorale composition, gospel lyrics and message with bluesy voices (specifically in this song) is so amazing.

  • @Pendeza
    @Pendeza Рік тому

    Surely he died on Calvary for you and me❤❤❤❤that’s love!❤❤❤❤

  • @LadyAndAPrincess
    @LadyAndAPrincess 3 місяці тому

    I just love your videos && love for music 🎶

  • @Locd4life707
    @Locd4life707 Рік тому +1

    All of them can sing! But I've always loved Maurette Clark tone. Can you do Richard Smallwood & Vision. Angels Watching Over Me? This was when Maurette Clark first began with Richard Smallwood & Vision. Thank you for all that you do here on your page. Another good one to do would be R & B singer Kehlani on her song A piece of Mind. She first began on America's Got Talent. But she lost.

  • @4bfam
    @4bfam Рік тому

    Don't be good. Let him use you 😂😂 You never fail to give me a word ❤❤

  • @musicalexistence1
    @musicalexistence1 Рік тому

    Youre the only person I want preachin and takin me to church

  • @misskeyla21
    @misskeyla21 Рік тому

    You betta preach!!!