Vocal Coach reacts to The Smiths - This Charming Man (Morrissey Live)

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  • @gablen23
    @gablen23 3 роки тому +700

    I love singers I can recognise from a single note. Morrisey is one of them.

    • @primavirae
      @primavirae 2 роки тому +9

      yes he has a recognizable voice

    • @david_post_punk
      @david_post_punk 2 роки тому +8

      Robert Smith among them i think

    • @kozmobluemusic
      @kozmobluemusic 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah because most of the time he sings the third note above the root lol (he still does it well though)

    • @Teutius
      @Teutius Рік тому

      It’s because he sings one note throughout every song 🤣🤣🤣

    • @allbottledup9513
      @allbottledup9513 Рік тому +2

      Perfectly said. Steve Marriott, Roger Daltrey, Paul McCartney/John Lennon, Ray Davies, Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury, Morrissey are the singers I recognize immediately. I’m sure I’m leaving out a few names but those are the big ones. Especially Morrissey, Daltrey, and Plant.

  • @NewFalconerRecords
    @NewFalconerRecords 3 роки тому +463

    With a lot of early Smiths songs Morrissey's main vocal melodies are almost like harmony melodies, he doesn't hit any notes hard, just kind of floats around Johnny Marr's guitar -- it was what intrigued me about the band from day one. His melodies got tighter by the time of 'The Queen is Dead' and beyond, but I have a fondness for the early Smiths records. I remember I had a Greek friend whose father (who hated pop music) really liked the Smiths because Morrissey's vocals reminded him of Greek music. That was interesting.

    • @aires69uk
      @aires69uk 3 роки тому +4

      Interesting.

    • @ciaranward3559
      @ciaranward3559 3 роки тому

      What was the similiarites with Greek music

    • @pretty-white-lamb
      @pretty-white-lamb 3 роки тому +15

      I don't know much about Greek music except from Church music, Greek Orthodox chant. What I can say about Greek chant is that it is a lot more flowy, fluid, and vibrato based than the music of the Western churches. So I can see why Morrissey's singing is "Greek" in that sense. It's not so much about hitting one definite pitch after another as gliding smoothly up and down the scale.

    • @waltercoyle6393
      @waltercoyle6393 3 роки тому

      Every word Morrissey sings hits a note hard.
      What the fuck are you on about?
      This video is bullshit.

    • @pretty-white-lamb
      @pretty-white-lamb 3 роки тому +2

      @@waltercoyle6393 Look up glissando up staccato. Glissando means gliding from one note to the other. Staccato means you're picking out one note after the other with little transition. Morrissey's style is very glissando, gliding.

  • @robinjmaster8312
    @robinjmaster8312 3 роки тому +217

    Morrissey has one of the most distinctive voices of all time and he sings with emotion and charisma, to me that is more important than technical prowess. Having said that, you should listen to his more recent work. His vocal capabilities have dramatically improved over time, his 2019 covers album, "California Son" is a great showcase for this.

  • @GhostlyEcheveria
    @GhostlyEcheveria 3 роки тому +95

    A friend of mine once said his favorite thing about Morrissey was that he never stopped singing. He would harmonize through the whole song. It changed the way I listened to his music.

  • @mamasadie5219
    @mamasadie5219 3 роки тому +140

    Morrisey has a beautiful voice, super unique and recognizable. And has only got better with time

  • @martijndekok
    @martijndekok 3 роки тому +346

    I believe I heard that he had to lip-sync in this video.
    Morrissey wanted to sing live, but the TV program wanted him to just hold a mic and act as if he was singing live.
    He refused to use a mic, instead he hold those flowers, to show it's not actually live.

    • @johnhawk1089
      @johnhawk1089 3 роки тому +15

      Yes, this is not live.

    • @noverrr4508
      @noverrr4508 3 роки тому +11

      Top of the pops and a lot of shows at the time did this. Some people rebelled in the late 80s and 90s and/or took the piss by doing dumb stuff.

    • @lazylaurablue
      @lazylaurablue 3 роки тому +9

      Sounds about right. Morrissey was (quite rightly imo) proud of his vocal ability.

    • @eboethrasher
      @eboethrasher 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah, New Order absolutely refused to do the shows unless they got to perform live, even on TOTP they did Blue Monday live, I think.

    • @eboethrasher
      @eboethrasher 3 роки тому +7

      @@noverrr4508 Yeah The Cure would have a blast with shows where you had to mime, having people switch instruments etc, all over the place.

  • @ericmoore571
    @ericmoore571 3 роки тому +24

    I love Morrissey! I've listened to him for 37 years almost exclusively. I've seen him live 3 times, once in a venue so small I was able to touch his shoes, hold his hand, and look right into his eyes. I was right against the stage. One of the best nights of my life!

  • @PujiPamungkas-ko4db
    @PujiPamungkas-ko4db Рік тому +20

    The bass is everything for their music. One of great bassist

    • @ExternalInputs
      @ExternalInputs 3 місяці тому

      Says the bass player? Ignore the unique voice, lyrics, stellar guitar and think the bass is "everything"?

  • @JoeStunner
    @JoeStunner 3 роки тому +104

    The symmetry and chemistry between Marr's musical ideas and Morrissey's instinctive vocal techniques and words was as unique as it was breath-taking.

    • @garythompson5316
      @garythompson5316 3 роки тому +1

      Two true geniuses! W
      We’ll never see the likes again

  • @alisonmercieca1465
    @alisonmercieca1465 3 роки тому +20

    Chills. Every time. So unique. Words come out of his mouth, but he sings from the heart 🖤❤️

  • @Fawkes1978
    @Fawkes1978 3 роки тому +136

    This is Johnny Marr's best ever riff imho. An absolute ear worm of a riff, referring to one of Beth's most informative videos. Thank you for reminding people of one of the most influential writing duos of the 80s

    • @vb2388
      @vb2388 3 роки тому +27

      Marr’s riff in ‘Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others” is my personal favourite from him..

    • @Fawkes1978
      @Fawkes1978 3 роки тому +1

      @@vb2388 Fair enough

    • @reishin6
      @reishin6 3 роки тому +10

      For me it's the end of Pretty Girls Make Graves. Incredibly haunting and beautiful.

    • @bulldoggery
      @bulldoggery 3 роки тому +3

      I love him in The Draize Train.

    • @stuartphoenix6117
      @stuartphoenix6117 3 роки тому +4

      Got to be how soon is now or headmasters ritual.

  • @pinkbeatle2012
    @pinkbeatle2012 3 роки тому +33

    he has a good voice it's unique.

  • @umbluegray1
    @umbluegray1 3 роки тому +6

    My daughter and I saw him in Vegas back in August. He still nails it!

  • @abelvasquez1858
    @abelvasquez1858 3 роки тому +10

    Morrissey is one of the few that sound good live in concert. Hand down top 10 of all time for me

  • @francesprendergast1721
    @francesprendergast1721 2 роки тому +5

    I adorrrrrre Morrissey's voice. So dreamy.

  • @raulvillasenor9360
    @raulvillasenor9360 2 години тому +1

    I ❤The smiths and Morrissey I grow up with their music ....🤟😎🖤⚡♨️🇲🇽

  • @H3avyHaul3r
    @H3avyHaul3r 3 роки тому +19

    Always thought the best thing about Morisseys singing was the “delivery” of the vocal…loved it intertwined with the lyrics, marrs jangley riffs…they sound like no one else

  • @JohnM...
    @JohnM... Рік тому +7

    The way he sings that line ‘punctured bicycle on a hillside desolate’ chills. Reminds me of being 15 again, sadly.

  • @danielmeola3651
    @danielmeola3651 3 роки тому +16

    Yessss, Beth!! Morrisey and The Smiths, my adolescense and happy moments, thanks for the video

  • @angelarballo4478
    @angelarballo4478 3 роки тому +31

    I think his best vocal performance with the Smiths is "I Know It's Over". If you want another go-around with the Smiths I suggest that song.

    • @gigabrother458
      @gigabrother458 3 роки тому +3

      Absolutely phenomenal song. After I heard it I needed more.

  • @SalemmeNatan
    @SalemmeNatan 3 роки тому +3

    Listening to Morissey/The Smiths reminds me of my beloved mom who left us 5 years ago...everytime I listen to these songs I get emotional and I get immediately taken to my 90's days when my brothers, my beloved mom and I were sitting around the stereo enjoying these songs.
    Thanks for this reaction.

  • @anitabee7574
    @anitabee7574 3 роки тому +3

    His Voice melts my heart ❤️

  • @brucegame1458
    @brucegame1458 3 роки тому +11

    the best band of the 80's

  • @jaredsmith138
    @jaredsmith138 3 роки тому +26

    Please do “I know it’s over” by The Smiths if you want to hear some pure Morrissey genius.

  • @TDOTMUSICNERD
    @TDOTMUSICNERD Рік тому +2

    I would roll back time to see the Smiths

  • @gwenivercall
    @gwenivercall Рік тому +2

    To actually see Morrissey sing live in the 80s, you'd have to go for something like The Tube (not TOTP) - there's an awesome 7 minute version of Barbarism begins at home which has to be seen (and heard) to be believed.

  • @teamdunk2500
    @teamdunk2500 3 роки тому +2

    Your smile throughout the video says it all. Perfect.

  • @chronicnoob8673
    @chronicnoob8673 2 роки тому +1

    There is a Light and it Never Goes Out

  • @heavymetal1330
    @heavymetal1330 3 роки тому +1

    One of the best voices in music.

  • @ValTwineDeaner
    @ValTwineDeaner 3 роки тому +10

    I truly love The Smiths and especially Morrissey. I saw them in their heyday and Morrissey when he went out on his own. I've always loved his voice and the music is totally unique. He is gorgeous too. There are so many things about Morrissey that people misconstrue, and I have always laughed when people have said that he doesn't have a sense of humour - complete and utter nonsense. In the 80's, I used to listen to BBC Radio in my bedroom, and Morrissey was often a guest in the evenings, and things he said made me scream with laughter. Sometimes my mum would ask me what was making me laugh, and I said, "Morrissey"!!! She looked at me in bewilderment!!! He is actually a very funny man with a laid back sense of humour. He is 7 months older than me, and I love him.

  • @rouguy1972
    @rouguy1972 3 роки тому +13

    Love Morrissey ❤️

  • @garylagstrom3864
    @garylagstrom3864 2 роки тому +1

    How soon is now is definitely one of the most hypnotic songs I’ve ever listened too! I remember dancing to this song at prom and just being in my own headspace even though I was dancing with my prom date! She loved it too!

  • @thesanfordmethod1905
    @thesanfordmethod1905 Рік тому +3

    All these vocal critique videos are awesome !

  • @kajlennartsson4234
    @kajlennartsson4234 3 роки тому +14

    Joy Division. Shes lost control. Thank you Beth.

  • @renzaquino1565
    @renzaquino1565 3 роки тому +6

    echo & the bunnymen are amazing!

  • @tickedoffnow
    @tickedoffnow 3 роки тому +3

    Most beautiful voice ever 🙏💕

  • @marcobarrientos4953
    @marcobarrientos4953 3 роки тому +13

    "Handsome Devil" - one of my favorite songs, saw it in a skating video when I was 11 "Flip: Really Sorry."
    "Well I wonder" I think would have been perfect to review!!

    • @gigabrother458
      @gigabrother458 3 роки тому +1

      "Well I Wonder" is also very very good.

  • @Frank-sm9yl
    @Frank-sm9yl Рік тому +2

    Love your reviews. So many are fond of morrisey because of tone and intonation.

  • @jessicakelley0
    @jessicakelley0 3 роки тому +20

    💜 Hello! I just have a few thoughts... Morrissey has a very prominent underbite, but I can see what Beth means about jaw soreness.
    Morrissey has my absolute FAVORITE male singing voice of all time,& the lyrics he writes can be extremely moving, eloquent, intelligent, &sometimes even hilarious! I’m not exaggerating when I say that I still get goosebumps when I hear certain songs, even though I’ve heard them thousands of times!
    I LOVE this song, however I really wish Beth picked a different song so that she could’ve heard his impressive vocal range &his powerful vocals....Maybe something like- “I know it’s over”-The Smiths, or a later Morrissey song like, “Come back to Camden”, IDK.
    One more thing that I think might impress Beth is that when Morrissey performs, he doesn’t use wedges or in-ears. He doesn’t wear any earpieces at all, yet his live voice sounds perfect! Unlike a LOT of singers, his voice live sounds just as good as it does on his records!
    💜💛🤎🤍🧡

  • @samcass7621
    @samcass7621 3 роки тому +4

    Ive changed my plea to guilty, live on the jonathan ross show is the best live performance ever

  • @Xcorgi
    @Xcorgi 2 роки тому +1

    He really has such a unique and lyrical style that no one else can match!

  • @danieltodd4326
    @danieltodd4326 3 роки тому +13

    Please react to Morrissey’s “I Have Forgiven Jesus - Live at Earls Court” - stunning and emotive vocal performance!

  • @maximyles
    @maximyles 3 роки тому +1

    She just fell in love with morrissey again

  • @tormentors
    @tormentors Рік тому +1

    His voice got better with time,I love him he's a unique singer❤

  • @mijadreams3486
    @mijadreams3486 3 роки тому +3

    do more morrissey !!!

  • @parkerduncan1449
    @parkerduncan1449 2 роки тому +2

    Correction on Morrissey's jaw position. He has Habsburg Jaw (search it up).

  • @SoraKoshinaka
    @SoraKoshinaka 3 роки тому +5

    I love Morrissey's voice and I love The Smiths 🖤
    Thank you for this reaction🖤

  • @rael2099
    @rael2099 3 роки тому +11

    Morrissey's solo career »» The Smiths 🤷🏻‍♂️
    His voice improved over time, his expression range definitely grew; he doesn't have to do much to express what he wants anyway.
    Listen to "Boxers", "I know it's gonna happen someday", "Now my heart is full", "I'm ok by myself". He really knocks it out of the ballpark.

    • @f.f5771
      @f.f5771 3 роки тому +1

      That’s a hot take I wasn’t ready for but actually kinda agree with, I see what your saying

    • @roguebot6132
      @roguebot6132 2 роки тому +1

      I’ll agree that Moz was better on his solo material, but knowing his personality that doesn’t seem surprising LOL. However, looking at the entirety of the work as a whole, The Smiths music clearly wins out. It’s art, so it’s completely subjective anyway, but the great majority would agree.

  • @thedudeWG
    @thedudeWG 3 роки тому +1

    This song and “I know it’s over” are two of my favorite vocal performances from Morrisey ever.

  • @kornfreak1100
    @kornfreak1100 3 роки тому +6

    On the title track of “The Queen is Dead” his Mancunian accent is clear. Like the Beatles Liverpudlian accent in “Penny Lane”

  • @peterbland7227
    @peterbland7227 2 роки тому +1

    I remember buying this record in 1984 at Rough Trade Records in SF. Was my favorite record of the 80s.

  • @vb2388
    @vb2388 3 роки тому +12

    What Difference Does It Make? and Well I Wonder are other tracks which showcases Morrissey’s range..

  • @steff5866
    @steff5866 24 дні тому

    I saw the Smiths in 1986, still one of the best gigs I've ever been to 😊

  • @honooryu5374
    @honooryu5374 3 роки тому +18

    This is in my opinion one of the greats. Love their music and that of their era. Funny enough I just listened to them, less than two minutes ago

    • @honooryu5374
      @honooryu5374 3 роки тому +1

      @Harrison Gent you know my answer. It's yes btw.

  • @adammcculley8080
    @adammcculley8080 Рік тому +1

    Morissey consciously used his tone and vibrato to avoid a " bluesy" sound...because he's Morrisey, and he has to keep things proper and British.😂

  • @Emburbujada
    @Emburbujada 3 роки тому +15

    I love Morrissey's voice. It might just be a matter of taste =)
    I hope to see you react to Manic Street Preachers soon ;)

  • @10rz
    @10rz 3 роки тому +8

    The famous bouquet. Love this performance.
    Would love to hear your thoughts on Tamino - Habibi

  • @MrDumdumkilla
    @MrDumdumkilla 3 роки тому

    One of the GOATS on the mic

  • @alexanaya6820
    @alexanaya6820 Рік тому +2

    RIP Andy 😔

  • @elainecannon24
    @elainecannon24 3 роки тому +3

    Seeing these old Smiths video remind me of my older brother as a teenager. He'd get me to look for old mens shirts at church jumble sales he was too cool to go to. I'd get to spend the change on toys or mushy peas and vinegar. In the spirit of nostalgia I've been watching some old INXS live videos and had a look to see what you might have said about Michael Hutchences voice and low and behold imagine my surprise when i found nowt.

  • @muhammedmuhabbis1868
    @muhammedmuhabbis1868 3 роки тому +4

    React to 'I know it's over' . It's a must you will surely like it as a vocalist

  • @xjudgexdreddx
    @xjudgexdreddx 3 роки тому +25

    THANK YOU for doing a Morrissey video! I’d very much be interested in a comparison of his voice between his early and his later years! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LET ME GET WHAT I WANT! 😉

  • @cherylcummins9421
    @cherylcummins9421 3 місяці тому

    Morrisey is fabulous and thanks Beth for recognising this! Love from Manchester

  • @lindapb6529
    @lindapb6529 3 роки тому +9

    I never knew Morrissey got a bad rap for his voice 👀

  • @gigabrother458
    @gigabrother458 3 роки тому +2

    Attended his show in Boston a significant number of years back. He lost his voice three songs in and walked off the stage. Of course everyone was disappointed. Instead of refunding tickets, he and the band came back a few weeks later dressed up in white tuxedoes and banged out a ton of Smiths hits (instead of his solo work)--the crowd was going positively nuts. Absolute gent.

  • @wimbledan
    @wimbledan 3 роки тому +2

    He said he's never had a singing lesson or does any warm up before a gig. He said can either can sing or not

  • @mikemitchell9227
    @mikemitchell9227 3 роки тому +4

    Great voice. See if you can find some video of recent performances. I just saw him at Riot Fest and his voice is amazing. Probably more range than in this video.

    • @stevenhartlaub4557
      @stevenhartlaub4557 2 роки тому +1

      Totally agree. I was impressed by his vocals when performing live. He has consistently challenged himself vocally and has become an excellent singer.

  • @eduardoaguilar3358
    @eduardoaguilar3358 3 роки тому +3

    More of the smiths & morrissey

  • @CSM100MK2
    @CSM100MK2 3 роки тому +1

    wow, i was a college theatre major and took a lot of vocal classes along with acting and such...jaw tension was a huge issue for me after awhile and none of my teachers over 4 years were able to notice or treat it, and I was primarily an actor not a singer so i didn't know any better - i just thought singing always hurt my mouth/ jaw after awhile. So impressive you recognize this instantly. I wish we had a teacher like you in my BFA program.

  • @dharmacharinipasadanandi7110

    THE band of my youth. Awwww. Morrissey's lyrics and Johnny Marr's sparkling guitar

  • @daviddill5227
    @daviddill5227 7 місяців тому

    Love Morrissey, I have been listening to him and the Smiths music for 40 years now. All his music is underrated.

  • @SamLowryDZ-015
    @SamLowryDZ-015 3 роки тому +18

    Yes it was a big criticism for those wanting to knock the Smiths in the 80s that Mozza could only sing 4 notes.
    But as will all great bands the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

    • @kyranlewis4759
      @kyranlewis4759 3 роки тому +7

      Morrissey is a very good singer though, those who deny it have no idea what they're talking about

    • @mutahmarriagecounselor2272
      @mutahmarriagecounselor2272 3 роки тому +3

      @@kyranlewis4759 I don't either.. some of the Smiths live stuff is better than their recordings

  • @oyaagusagus2907
    @oyaagusagus2907 3 роки тому +2

    morrissey was amazing at the smiths, even when he was solo can't replace how great he was at the smiths!

  • @hurpaderpp
    @hurpaderpp 3 роки тому +1

    boy with the thorn in his side is probably his best vocal song...theres probably others but thats what comes to mind

  • @josehdez1309
    @josehdez1309 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the Smiths ❤

  • @adam.3979
    @adam.3979 3 роки тому +1

    I recommend checking out ‘what difference does it make’

  • @jgalt5002
    @jgalt5002 3 роки тому

    Everytime I hear Morrissey sing I smile

  • @ZOROJIM
    @ZOROJIM 3 роки тому +1

    I like this song that's why I watched your video. Love the way you smile 😝

  • @redtiger6047
    @redtiger6047 2 роки тому +1

    what a song

  • @MalmborgMarinus
    @MalmborgMarinus 2 місяці тому

    This is the song that learned me how to sing. Highly recommend teaching on this song

  • @cosmicactivity299
    @cosmicactivity299 3 роки тому

    There’s a lot of artists I like mainly for their music, but Morrissey’s voice is one of the main reasons I got so hooked on The Smiths

  • @blairhunt1424
    @blairhunt1424 3 роки тому +3

    Oh MY! 💗💗💗

  • @oc1on141
    @oc1on141 3 роки тому

    I've seen Morrissey live 5 times here in Los angeles Both with original members of his band and his new one.Good to always see Boz still with Moz 👍

  • @barunaposeidon
    @barunaposeidon 2 роки тому +2

    Morrissey 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @layz_her2673
    @layz_her2673 3 роки тому +1

    instant like. Love you Beth!

  • @yasm1376
    @yasm1376 3 роки тому +6

    Yes! The Smiths!!!! =D

  • @imatoaster7831
    @imatoaster7831 3 роки тому +32

    This is Sadly just the Studio recording over a live setting

  • @mike4619
    @mike4619 3 роки тому +1

    Translation of lyrics:
    "Mike and Andy, you only get 10% of the profits."

  • @johnnyrocha1836
    @johnnyrocha1836 3 роки тому +1

    I love The smiths songs

  • @JBackkkkk
    @JBackkkkk 3 роки тому +1

    Very interesting video!

  • @fabiambrosini6898
    @fabiambrosini6898 3 роки тому +1

    I AM FANS. THE SMITHS.../ MORRISSEY.. SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA...!!!

  • @trevorbjarne
    @trevorbjarne Місяць тому

    Who/How could you not like his voice? That is beyond me. I'm flummoxed.

  • @elpadre4202
    @elpadre4202 3 роки тому +2

    Big range is for X factor contestants. This is pure style and unmistakeably Morrissey.

  • @edbartek6550
    @edbartek6550 3 роки тому +5

    Although I adore his singing with my whole heart, it's more about the words for me...

  • @stanettiels7367
    @stanettiels7367 3 роки тому

    My favourite band of all time.

  • @TunzTunz92
    @TunzTunz92 3 роки тому +1

    God...I waited so much for this video ❤️ do more morresy

  • @willfromyadkinville
    @willfromyadkinville 27 днів тому

    the whole album was awesome i still my copy!

  • @CSM100MK2
    @CSM100MK2 3 роки тому +1

    great intro, thanks for not being obnoxious like every other react channel. you may have a new sub.

  • @adamkeane2622
    @adamkeane2622 3 роки тому +5

    Welp, that was fun! Thanks for letting me know about these underrated bands, Beth!

    • @joejacobsen6822
      @joejacobsen6822 3 роки тому +6

      The Smiths are monsters. Really good.

    • @adamkeane2622
      @adamkeane2622 3 роки тому +4

      @@joejacobsen6822 Yeah, realized that by this song lol. I've never heard of them before tbh.

    • @alisonmercieca1465
      @alisonmercieca1465 3 роки тому +5

      Oh boy. What an amazing music listening journey you have ahead of you. Immerse and enjoy!

    • @reishin6
      @reishin6 3 роки тому +1

      @@alisonmercieca1465 I was gonna say the same thing. No bad albums.

    • @eboethrasher
      @eboethrasher 3 роки тому

      @@deadkeira you're a terrible shame, I WISH you would change.

  • @newdamage5945
    @newdamage5945 3 роки тому +1

    Really glad to see you do a Smiths vid, thanks!

    • @BethRoars
      @BethRoars  3 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!