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Loved this reaction, and couldn't click the subscribe button fast enough. Sohyang makes even more choices than the apparent ones, because she also does all of her own arrangements, including this one. Other artists and groups have attempted her arrangement and none have been able to match this performance. I agree, not only is she one of the best vocalists on the planet, she is possibly one of the best singers of all time. I would second the above recommendation of her song 'Everyone' in which she takes you on an EPIC musical journey. Be sure to watch the Vimeo version w/ subtitles for the Korean sections. Another vocalist you should explore is a new singer from the Philippines named Morissette Amon along with the a capella groups Pentatonix and Home Free. All will give you plenty of fodder for analyzation and just pure appreciation for the artistry. Morissette, while a completely different type singer, is the only other female artist that I put alongside Sohyang in singing ability. Looking forward to your insights and journeys of discovery. PS. All Sohyang, Morissette, Pentatonix, and Home Free are well known for their passionate fanbases that will swarm a reactor's channel if they feature them. You can expect your subs to jump into the thousands in very short order after a few posts and you get noticed.
Welcome to the world of SoHyang~!!! She is CCM/GOSPEL SINGER of South KOREA and cancer survivor. . She is one of the greatest vocalist in the world.But She wasn't known as well as popular because She sing for GOD and Comfort people who has hardtime Not for fame or money. ..In her youth, she turned down all offers from mega agencies for her beliefs...and now she is 43years old. .She has so many legendary live performances . She always sings with sincerity whenever and wherever. So it comforts those who listen to her song...That's why I love her...And her singing skills are the best, not to mention... This performance is just tip of iceberg.. . Thanks for your reaction of Queen Sohyang ♥
I’ve always wondered how she was gonna top each and every performance she does in Immortal songs or I am a singer. but she is JUST THAT AMAZING of a singer
Love the reaction! Yup welcome to the Sohyang world! Where tons say she’s the Queen and Dimash is the King. Sohyang is by far the best to me! Her total package of talent, skills that go well beyond vocals, beautiful background life story, and most of all, what she stands for. She does all her own arrangements. She also has many more songs. Rap, Pop, Jazz, Rock, and of course her wheel house, gospel. Mahalo and Aloha from Hawaii! 🤙
Thank you for the reaction and a warm welcome to the amazing world of Sohyang. She is a ccm/gospel singer, cancer survivor and one of the best female vocalists currently on the planet. She is not only an incredible vocalist but an incredible human being also. She has turned down many contract offers from the big labels, including Sony last year, as she says that it is her goal to use her voice in order to bring comfort to people going through difficult times. She does all the arrangements for her performances btw. What you witnessed is just the tip of the iceberg. Look forward to seeing more of Sohyang on your channel.
Thank you for your reaction. Welcome to the world of Sohyang. She is one of the best in the world. Please react. 1. Everyone: This is the most difficult song in her life, Sohyang said. This song is a total set of all the techniques. 2. Lean on me: This song was performed in front of Michael Bolton. After the performance, Michael Bolton said. Sohyang is on the level of a master. Sohyang said her wish is to do a duet with Michael Bolton here. Later, Michael Bolton invited Sohyang to his concert and performed a duet together. If you look at the video, you'll be able to see the incredible improvisation of Sohyang in the duet. 3. Arirang alone: A song that expresses Korean emotions well, a movie-like song, a song that hit B flat5 with chest sound, I recommend it. 4. I have nothing : Another level!! 5. recently : Amazing Grace, I will always love you. 6. * Rap * : Day Day!!!!
She has to be the best singer in the world today. And let's not fail to recognize her arrangement skills; the orchestra; and the backup vocalists. A complete masterpiece.
Welcome to Sohyang world. She is the best vocal/singer/artist in the world today. She made her arrangements, she is 5th octave queen. React to her live performance if lean on me, everyone fate, o holy night, masterpieces....
GREAT!! reaction. Congratulations!! Reacting to the PHENOMENAL So Hyang, is one of the best investments of your time. This song is just a small sample of what this EXTRAORDINARY singer can do with her flexible voice. Her angelic/powerful vocals and breath control are unmatched. Reactors who are vocal coaches and opera singers agree, So Hyang's technique is FLAWLESS and EFFORTLESS. She is also a published author of several books. Furthermore, she lectures about song and vocal technique at a university in South Korea. When she sings in Korean, it is not necessary to understand the lyrics. So Hyang is BRILLIANT at conveying the message/meaning of every song she sings. BTW, she speaks fluent English, as if she were born in the USA. She often visits her sisters in-law, who live in America. She has been called the Korean Mariah Carey. In my never to be humble opinion, as fantastic as Mariah Carey is, in her prime, on her best day, she didn't have the power or breath control of So Hyang. Looking forward to viewing more of your reactions. New subscriber.
As lady said, that is why she sing a song. Her goal is comforting peoples who are going through difficult times. She always touches peoples' heart makes them cry. 😢 She is just amazing and incredible. Thank you so much for great reaction and analysis. Absolutely I agree with you. 👍 Please more react to Sohyang. Have a nice day. 😊
Love seeing peoples faces when they first see Sohyang for the first time. The raised eyebrows and open mouths are precious. I discovered her about 2 months ago and my face seems to be permanently affix in a look of amazement. Sohyang and Dimash are definitely one of a kind. Can't go wrong reacting to any song from Immortal Songs 2 or King of Mask Singers contest, both of which she won. I suggest from Immortal Songs 2, YOU RAISE ME UP, LEAN ON ME, and EVERYONE and from King of Mask Singers, HUG, BREATHE, and MONA LISA. EVERYONE is a masterpiece. FYI, Sohyang studied with Seth Riggs one of Michael Jackson's vocal coach's when she was in L.A. At this years Korean Days, Sohyang received Korea's Greatest Singer award from the government and her fans. Video on RUclips. Thanks for a great reaction.
Thank you for the wonderful reaction/review! I agree with you on every point you made, especially about her bravery. I believe her fearlessness comes in part from the confidence in her vocal skills, but in larger part from trusting God to lead her. On the stage, she commits everything to God. So, while she is fearful as a human being, she is fearless in God💪. Reaching that high level of the performance, she is actually giving her own testimony, saying "I'm not afraid. The Lord will help me pull this off." This explains why the performance has so much spiritual power in it. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing and plz keep on your journey with Sohyang :)
All her songs in Immortal Song 2 are just as good. Sohyang confirmed that Everyone is her most difficult song. Sohyang said in an interview for King of Mask Singer that she had to sing a song a few hundred times to get it all down. Feedback: If you pause the video, can you rewind it alittle before you play it again. That way, nothing will be missed.
Please react to Lean On Me by Sohyang. A suprise celebrity will make an appearance there. Trust me this rendition will blow your socks off and also there will a standing ovation 😄
Her recent renditions of Whitney's I Will Always Love You is also heart touching while all her songs from Begin Again is well received but I cannot forget all her songs from the King of the Masked Singers where it made all the Koreans go nuts over her!!! Wait til you hear those songs!!! Hug Me, Home, Mona Lisa , and many many more!!! Seriously all her songs are wonderful from I am A Singer 2012!!!!
*Queen of Asia's Goddess Vocalist Sohyang* *Queen of Mixed Voice in the World* *Queen of Support in Most Range in the World* *Queen of Healthy Technique in the World* *Queen of Angelic Head Voice in Asia* *Queen of Octave Jump in Asia* *Queen of Key Change in Asia* *Queen of Resonance in Asia* *Queen of Fast Vibrato in Asia* *Queen of Gospel in Asia* *Queen of Consistency in the World* *Queen of Vocal Bible in Asia* *Vocal Goddess in Asia* People may debate & question about her sound/tone before & during her prime (ugly,thin watsoever haters may say) but for me, Sohyang's voice is something to look forward because of the technique ,originality(in terms of arrangement & interpretation different from typical singers), and the surprise that she has under her sleeves ...🥰💞😍🥳😘☺️ She just proves to the WHOLE world, having a good technique you will be able to PRESERVE your voice even after you reach 40s+ She is legitly *Queen of Asia's Goddess* period ! *Queen of ALL Queens*
I agree with most of the comments here you should definitely check out the song "Everyone" it is a masterpiece and Sohyang herself said it's one of the most difficult songs for her to sing because of the breath control it takes.
I'm very surprised that you weren't so impressed by 'arirang alone' when you watched her before. I dont know which performance you saw but her rendition of the song on 'immortal songs 2' is legendary & I assume that you did not see this performance. I would give this performance 5 minutes of your time. Not only is she a wonderful vocalist,not only technically but with her amazing ability to emote & tell a story, but she is a master arranger & is always responsible for every aspect of one of her performances. She can literally sing any genre,her superior technical prowess allows this, but her heart is with gospel (wait til you hear her rapping!). Dont beat yourself up for not knowing about her because many people have the thoughts as to why such an amazing singer is not famous worldwide, I mean she can more than hold her own with the heavyweights of today, mariah, celine, jennifer hudson & even whitney,wherever she is resting. The answer is that its sohyang's choice,she doesn't seek fame & fortune. Many if the big record companies have tried to sign her but she has always turned them down, instead choosing to do her own thing when & where she wants & her goal is to use the gift that god has given her to help bring some pleasure to those that are experiencing troubled times, but happily for us,the power of youtube allows us to experience her wonderful talent & spread the word about her. She has to be the most famous 'unfamous' woman in the world. There are many live performances from around this time when she was involved in this show & the odd festival performance or for t.v but she doesn't exactly flood the market but she had been very productive during the pandemic & has been involved in a project called 'begin again korea' where a small ensemble of singers/musicians go in to work places & public spaces & put on mini gigs of a more acoustic nature to very small audiences(obv because of social distancing). They are essentially 'busking', but with limited musical accompaniment & backing vocals she really excels & as the token 'elder' of the group she really shows the younger popstars how its done( even with the rapping) there are many shots throughout the series which show her fellow performers looking at her in disbelief & sometimes reduced to tears as she's performing. The first to be released from this series that featured was her performance of WH's 'i will always love you' & all I can say is OMG!! You must watch this & other performances from the 'begin again korea' series to get an up to date example of where she is vocally at the moment,I swear she gets better as she gets older!!! Enjoy this trip in to the wonderful world of sohyang,you wont regret it. Oh & great reaction guys.
Thanks for the reaction.I am Korean and a big fan of Sohyang. Kpop is not just about idol music, but there are excellent solo vocalists, various musicians, and artists including Sohyang. Representatively, there is "Forestella", a crossover group, and "Hoppipolla", the winner of the superband tv audition program. And recently, there is a metal vocalist named Jung Hong-il who was runner-up in the Korean TV show 'Singagain'.
Oh yes Sohyang words are not just enough to describe how amazingly talented this beautiful woman Sohyang is & she's inspiring .... Please do check more of Sohyang's songs
We all wonder if So Hyang is human or from another planet. Current odds are that she’s from another planet, with an outside chance she’s actually an angel come down from Heaven. 😇 We have never heard anyone sing like her, or be able to hold an audience in the palm of her hand until she lets them go. Her voice is, as one person described it, like liquid gold. Perfection in clarity and pitch, and she doesn’t fade in the upper octaves, which is startling when you hear her hit those 5th and 6th octave notes with such POWER it actually gives everyone goose bumps-and makes us bald guys’ hair stand on end! As she says, her voice “is from God.” She does all the musical arrangements herself (with the input of her musical assistants), teaches vocal technique at a South Korean university and speaks four languages. Korean, English, French and Vietnamese. Let me catch my breath. OK. She is a cancer survivor from uterine cancer at the age of 20, just after getting married, and states very plainly that God saved her life due to the prayers of her church. But this left her without the ability to have children so she decided to dedicate her life to being a Contemporary Christian Gospel singer and has refused recording contracts from the biggest corporations in the world. She only wants to sing for charities, churches and while doing missionary work, to strengthen those suffering through difficult times. David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton and others have all travelled to Asia to work with her. She contracted hepatitis B from a blood transfusion during her cancer surgery and it clings to her to this day. Because of this she is prone to catching pneumonia but has sang perfectly while suffering from it in her live performance of “You Raise Me Up” before Shane Filan of Westlife on South Korean TV: ruclips.net/video/te_L9ofhUt8/видео.html She has asked those who love her singing to pray that God keep pneumonia away from her, she has suffered from it on so many occasions. Imagine how she must feel with this coronavirus floating around everywhere! She just turned 42 on April 5, 2020, though in Korean culture she would be 43 because you are deemed to be one year old when you are born. She was about 37 when she sang this version of “Arirang Alone”, their unofficial national anthem based on a 600 year old folk song expressing their desire to reunify north and south: vimeo.com/308253527 After being sick with pneumonia eight times from 2016 through to 2020, and considering giving up singing altogether, she decided to enter a televised singing contest called “King of the Masked Singers” in 2017 and won six consecutive times, which has catapulted her into international fame from the performances being posted on RUclips. Whitney Houston’s former manager saw her on RUclips and showed her to Oprah Winfrey, who brought her to David Foster’s attention. Foster then contacted So Hyang and went to Japan in order to perform eight concerts together at Tokyo’s famous Blue Note Club in late-2018. Here is the interview where So Hyang related the events: ruclips.net/video/EqeE_1nP-Kk/видео.html (Be sure to turn on English subtitles.) Here is the version of “I Have Nothing” Oprah, David Foster and the rest watched on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html She preceded it with this blockbuster: vimeo.com/312061203 She could be an international Super Star if she wanted to be but has decided that it would ruin her spiritually, quoting Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” In a South Korean television interview So Hyang conceded that she struggled with her desire for fame for a number of years, going into the basement in her home numerous times and closing the door so she could complain vehemently to God that He was holding her back from becoming famous due to her health problems and other unforeseeable events. Then she later saw a Korean TV drama where the talented daughter of a very successful businessman was positive she would take over when her father retired. But he left the management of the company to a woman she hated, so she had a fit and lay kicking and screaming on the floor. So Hyang says she saw herself in that young woman and then understood that God was keeping her from developing self-destructive character by withholding celebrity status from her. ruclips.net/video/rl-jX9kBsEs/видео.html (Again, turn on English subtitles.) So as a consequence she does not pursue fame or fortune and actually has no social media presence whatsoever. What can one say about such a person? She is a literal Wonder Woman! And we need about a billion more just like her! On Oct. 5, 2020, it was revealed that So Hyang turned down yet another contract offer, this time from Sony Music. www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200921000995 “Debuting in [the] US was my utmost goal for the past 20 years. But when I got a call from the US agency, I politely rejected, as I realized that what I wanted most was not becoming famous,” she said. “I think singers are very susceptible to arrogance, especially when they hear the screaming from crowds on stage. It can make you feel like as if you’ve become God.” “And I’m perfectly okay with sharing my music via RUclips, which can reach tens of millions of people all over the world without making me feel stuck up. Maybe that’s why I was born in this era.” So Hyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being. She is beautiful both inside and out, and so humble, with a stage charisma, facial expressions and smile that is off the charts. In Korean dictionaries 소 향 (So Hyang) has several meanings. • First is a type of Korean traditional music. • Second is to burn incense on a burner. • Third is to go toward. But these meanings are rarely used today. 소 향 is also the name of a heroine in a Korean traditional novel. So her name was well chosen, and you can take your pick! Please analyze her performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: ruclips.net/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/видео.html Also, please react to her version of “The Power of Love”: ruclips.net/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/видео.html Plus this beautiful duet with her friend Lee Hi where they do Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”: vimeo.com/439148918 And this version of her singing “Oh Holy Night”: vimeo.com/322716334 Here she performs “Lean On Me” before Michael Bolton, who called her a vocal “virtuoso” after her performance: ruclips.net/video/GvsgCllcNPE/видео.html This is a wonderful Jazz inflected performance of “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”: ruclips.net/video/H1vppvq_F-8/видео.html Wait until you see her duet of David Foster's “The Prayer” with Jeong Ui Geu: ruclips.net/video/rte-q3kunp8/видео.html And finally “Will You Be There”: ruclips.net/video/nBdSpexUxik/видео.html Here’s an English language interview with her that I’m sure you will enjoy: ruclips.net/video/N2u_pmoWxj8/видео.html Her English is perfect when she sings and almost perfect when she is doing interviews. OK, I’ll stop gushing now. Well, one more gush. In an interview with a Turkish music producer So Hyang revealed that she can hit Eb7 and D7 in practise. However, she never goes above the 6th octave in performances. Since she starts at D3 that is more than a 4 octave range ... so how about them apples???! Here it is: ruclips.net/video/VnPAkryrygQ/видео.html I know, bananas isn’t it? Oh, I just remembered, she is also a published novelist and theological treatist, and a very good stage actress, which she proved by playing Julie Andrews’ part in the South Korean production of “The Sound of Music.” Moreover, she sang the “Moana” part in the Korean version of the Disney film, does the musical vocals for many South Korean television dramas, and is a talented artist and cartoonist. She can also play the piano and guitar. Is there anything this genius level woman can’t do? Though she is less than 5' 4" and only 100 pounds, So Hyang simply transcends the thresholds of music and takes you there with her. She becomes the song when she sings it. An experience like no other. I don’t know what else to say. I’ve spent entire days listening to her, and shed more than a few tears of joy along the way. I really must also compliment the choir, orchestra and audio/video production people So Hyang works with. They are all top notch from what I can see and hear. The Korean people are easily as talented as anyone else. As you can see, I am a shameless fan. 😉
This is such an amazing beautiful performance. It’s almost like there are times when singers stop singing and start connecting and vibrating on a level that is truly heavenly
You are going to get a lot of suggestions from this same show (Arirang, Lean on Me, Raise Me Up) which are all incredible but very much geared to the spectacular. She said that her appearances on the show meant so much to her that she prepared and delivered them like it was the last one she'd ever give and as you see here it really showed on stage. What her fans love about her is that she never fakes it, coming from a background in the Church she sees her mission as bringing comfort to people and her technique is only ever used to advance the story she's telling. I still cry watching her perform songs I've seen 100's of times and I am convinced it's because in addition to her technical prowess as a singer she just radiates goodness and joy on stage. As I've stated in a few other threads I'm not a believer myself but she might be the best evidence that there actually is a God. For future reactions the songs above are obviously great, but she just finished a stint on a series in Korea called Begin Again that has her busking around the country with a group of other great singers performing acoustic arrangements of popular Korean and English pop songs. Would highly recommend I Will Always Love You, If I Ain't Got You, Love Poem and Stay. Also if you want to be legends do a react to Day Day where you get to hear The Queen speed rap in harmony! Anyway, great reax and I definitely mashed the Subscribe button for you!
You raise me up(KBS immortal song 2), Lean on me (KBS immortal song2), Breath (MBC masked singer), Day Day (MBC masked singer - Sohyang rap) and Arirang alone (KBS) is one of her best songs.
Never heard of SoHyang? Where have you been guys? FYI, SoHyang does her own arrangements for most of her performances. Not only the performance itself is insanely great but the musical creativity to think of this radical arrangement is just mind-boggling. Anyway, great reactions! Love it.
Oh, You guys are new kids on this stage, Welcome to the Sohyang's world. and Keep going to react Sohyang's singing. I will stay tune your genius reaction and analysis. Thx Guys.
Awesome reaction! There are so many wonderful performances by SoHyang over the years you'll have material for days. :) Her recent ones on Begin Again Korea were some of my favs but if you want to get truly gospelized and be taken on a roller coaster ride check out her "everyone" performance. wooooo
I love how you guys react to Sohyang!! Please react to another videos by Sohyang - Everyone @immortal song - Lean on me @immortal song - You raise me up @immortal song - Arirang alone @immortal song - I have nothing @DMC i am a singer legend - Monalisa @King masked singer - Hug me @King masked singer Thank you
Luv yr group coach reaction very much... especially those face reaction.. very very genuine & nice technical details👍😁👍... yr remark ". .one of the best singer on the planet".. absolutely agree.. Would like suggest some other her best live performance; 1. Lean On Me 2. You Raise Me Up 3. Everyone (this is her best) 4. Home (a Korean version - Masked Singer) Above 4 songs will definitely amaze you again... happy reacting....
Fantastic reaction, folks. If you continue to react to Sohyang, instead of popping up to cloud night for a moment, you will become an astronaut circling the Earth in the stratosphere :-) Love your excitement and know-how to add to the video. Honestly this rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is my favorite only because of its emotional impact on me when I saw Sohyang for the first time. There are many fabulous performances on the web to enjoy. And you can't really go wrong on any one of them. Enjoyed your pointed observations, ranging on Sohyang's gospel roots, mastery of mixed voice, seamless transition, breath control, stage preparation, as well as the delivery of the emotional message. There are many great singers on the planet but no one else can hijack my emotional response to a performance Sohyang can to me. You already received some excellent recommendations. I'd curious to see your reaction to Sohyang's exhilarating cover of "Lean On Me" on the Michael Bolton special of this same program where Sohyang sang "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Glad you made your acquaintance with Sohyang.
Sohyang adapts her style to the material so sounds different (but still Sohyang) when singing gospel (Everyone), American pop (I Have Nothing, I Will Always Love You, I'll Be There, I Won't Give Up), jazz (Misty is wonderful), Disney princess (Korean language release of Moana), musical theatre (Maria in Korean "The Sound of Music"), Mandarin folk-pop (Sweet as Honey), rapping (Day Day), many soundtracks for Korean dramas, etc. She has performed with David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton, etc. so is hardly unknown to the American music industry.
Enjoyed your technical and emotional reaction. Hope you get to enjoy more of her performances on King of Mask Singer, Immortal Songs, I Am a Singer, and Begin Again (which are present day performances)
Woohoo, what the reaction!! Thank you guys for the genuine, truth reaction and analyze of Sohyang. I really love watched people react on her especially they have a skill like you guys :) Ok then waiting for another reaction of her. Subscribe!
I like it when you guys pause and comment on the technical side of things for videos. It gives more info and helps us appreciate the artists and their abilities even more!
so hyang--bridge over troubled water/i have nothing/o holy night/arirang alone/everyone/upon this rock/us national anthem/hero/power of love/let it go/breathe/hug me/amazing grace/i will always love you
I am always shocked when a vocal coach has not heard of SoHyang.. How is that possible? Lol. Better late than never! Arirang is a tech fest... This song is amazing.. I do recommend you include "analysis" or "breakdown" in your header tho.. Welcome to the finest female vocalist in the world.. Hope you dive deep..
Her fans like me even after listening to the same song many times still get chills listening to her! I think if we step away from technical abilities and focus on the thing that makes her truly outstanding, you will feel her total commitment to the message of the song! She believes in what she is singing and connects with the emotional needs of the listener. The second I heard her the first time I knew hearing her live was on my bucket list! By the way she does her own arrangements and interpretations and sings like this even though she has a medical condition that causes her to have frequent pneumonia and she sings in pain from the scars in her lungs!
Hello ^-^ Thank you for letting her know .. I was shocked when I first saw this performance :D She is best female vocal in my life and she's the jewel of South Korea. Very Thanks ~♡
Koreans should be very proud of her. She is amazing. I live in Florida and I have to say she is my favorite vocalist since 5 years ago when I first discovered her. Take care.
Not even a min in and I knew I’m gonna love this. You guys had this lively chatroom atmosphere on top of being informative. Totally made my day, thank you. For your next, check out her rendition of “If I ain’t got you” by Alicia Keys. It’s a more intimate acoustic setting. My fav performance of her from 2020 and boy was the year packed with dozens of her masterpieces on the Beginagain Korea show. Btw she is a music professor herself and does all of her arrangements. And as you’ve mentioned, she is indeed a veteran who’s worked on her craft around 2 decades to be where she is today. A cancer survivor, an author and a devout Christian who chose to remain an independent artist till today, doing the kind of music she believes was her calling, in the process turning down several offers from both local and international music labels over the years And while she has kept herself lowkey with not a single social media account till date, it wasn’t long before she eventually blew up on youtube, becoming one of the top most reacted vocalist worldwide. Mostly due to the solid fanbase she gradually earned esp. among vocal enthusiasts circles and professionals. Her many covers of classics often gets the original artists/composers, the likes of David Foster, Michael Bolton, Josh Groaban, to reach out to her and do concerts together. A master of the craft setting the gold standard for her generation and at the same time, a true enigma as an artist and a humble person at heart. She’s definitely an inspiration of our times.
13:15 I actually think she arranged it herself and the Arirang arrangement as well. I think she's just so good that only she can arrange songs in order to show her full potential
She has actually lived in Canada for some years I think, that‘s maybe why her diction is so good! And also she‘s a gospel singer and therefore knows het vowels😍😍
Her performance on her song, “everyone “is quite possibly the greatest performance of all time.that and Devin Townsend deadhead live at Royal Albert Hall.
For those who love Dimash, another must see singer is Zhao Shen from China. Because of his small stature, feminine disposition and voice, he was often bullied in school. Never thinking that he had what it takes to be a singer, he went tot he Ukraine to become a dentist. While there, he was convinced that he did have a great singing ability, thus transferred his major to music. Thank goodness he did. As an introduction into Zhao "Charlie" Shen, begin with his premiere performance on the Voice of China singing HuanYan. After this first video, move on to his versions of "Memory", and "Time to Say Goodbye". For something different from him, watch his version of "Let It Go" and "Monsters". Last, but definitely not least (there is so much more from him), enjoy the videos, "This is Me" and a very unique and fun song (one of my favs) "Da La Beng Ba". His biggest success is the song "Big Fish".
11:35 HaHa. Actually that was a big applause considering that they are Korean audience. In Korea it's a really really really big event to receive a standing ovation even if from a few audiences. Koreans usually don't give a standing ovation due to our cultural habitus. We are a bit conservative and reluctant to express our feelings directly. Although the younger generation is changing little by little as they encounter Western culture, standing ovation is very rare for Koreans compared to the United States and Europe. When she sang "Mona Lisa" on 'King of Mask Singer' one of the panel in the show was shocked by surprise witnessing the audience giving her a standing ovation and couldn't believe in his eyes. That could be answer for your question.
And folks, Sohyang has only ever had _five_ sessions with Seth Riggs while on vacation in California in 2009 or 2010. Other than that she is a 100% self taught singer. Personally, I think she has a genius level IQ. She also taught herself to speak English from watching "The Little Mermaid" many, many times as a kid. Normal people just can't do those sorts of things! 🤷♂
Views on videos doesn't do justice to SoHyang's value... Don't measure her like other Kpop and stuff based on video views... To be Honest, S. Korea should name SoHyang as one of the national treasures....
You are so right. FYI. Last November at The Korean Day World Cultural Festival, Sohyang received the Greatest Korean Singer Award. She is a very special person.
super commentaires ! bienvenue dans le monde de cette merveilleuse artiste. Pour la petite histoire, chaque morceau, c'est une centaine de répétitions. au minimum !
Well, this is the second video that I have watched from your team and, again, I am so impressed with your technical explanation, but equally important, your appreciate of the emotion of the performance. Sohyang is amazing, and I always appreciate others who recognize the subtlety that her technique exudes.
SoHyang does all of her own arrangements. She never sings a song as it is written. One year, she came to the U.S to an NBA game and sang our national anthem. There is a video. She puts on a masterclass every time she sings. Her live performances sound so clean, they would like a studio recording.
I am sure many people are recommending Everyone (vimeo version rather than the youtube version) but I highly suggest you try reacting to her other songs first as Everyone is considered her most difficult and one of a kind peak performance. Definitely leave the best for last or until you feel comfortable enough to know her singing well cause you will be blown away. Thus, I suggest Lean On Me, Arirang Alone, I have Nothing and You raise me up as the more common starter pack.
Thank you for reacting to the power of her voice with such inspired appreciation. I was stunned by how well she sang this, and i really did not think the original song could be improved -- but she took it to a level i did not know even existed. All 3 of you had such awesomely FELT reactions in addition to the analysis you did (if it was just analysis it would miss the energy of the emotional power here). Thank you!!!
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Loved this reaction, and couldn't click the subscribe button fast enough. Sohyang makes even more choices than the apparent ones, because she also does all of her own arrangements, including this one. Other artists and groups have attempted her arrangement and none have been able to match this performance. I agree, not only is she one of the best vocalists on the planet, she is possibly one of the best singers of all time. I would second the above recommendation of her song 'Everyone' in which she takes you on an EPIC musical journey. Be sure to watch the Vimeo version w/ subtitles for the Korean sections. Another vocalist you should explore is a new singer from the Philippines named Morissette Amon along with the a capella groups Pentatonix and Home Free. All will give you plenty of fodder for analyzation and just pure appreciation for the artistry. Morissette, while a completely different type singer, is the only other female artist that I put alongside Sohyang in singing ability. Looking forward to your insights and journeys of discovery.
PS. All Sohyang, Morissette, Pentatonix, and Home Free are well known for their passionate fanbases that will swarm a reactor's channel if they feature them. You can expect your subs to jump into the thousands in very short order after a few posts and you get noticed.
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Welcome to the world of SoHyang~!!!
She is CCM/GOSPEL SINGER of South KOREA and cancer survivor. .
She is one of the greatest vocalist in the world.But She wasn't known as well as popular because She sing for GOD and Comfort people who has hardtime Not for fame or money. ..In her youth, she turned down all offers from mega agencies for her beliefs...and now she is 43years old. .She has so many legendary live performances .
She always sings with sincerity whenever and wherever. So it comforts those who listen to her song...That's why I love her...And her singing skills are the best, not to mention...
This performance is just tip of iceberg.. .
Thanks for your reaction of Queen Sohyang ♥
So hyang~
So lovely~
So sweet~
So powerful~
So smooth~
So fantastic~
So touching~
So elegant~
Please react her performance "Everyone" that is insane so powerfull, please.
Everyone is her best performence
Agree, its her master piece, there are many, "Everyone" is just in its own class..
It's mostly in Korean so please use vimeo if you want to read english captions
I’ve always wondered how she was gonna top each and every performance she does in Immortal songs or I am a singer. but she is JUST THAT AMAZING of a singer
And as I live, it's gorgeous
Lean on me for me is her best
A warm welcome to Sohyang world. This is just the tip of iceberg of what she can do.
Anyway, Sohyang is actually a Gospel singer :)
Exactly
world class vocalist
I hope see her at the super bowl stage in USA
She's calling it Part 1 and Part 2 and it's amazing
I'm a 46 yr old metal head ..u have to hear her sing everyone...it is a masterclass masterpiece!!!!
Thanks guys for reaction sohyang 🙏.
Good reaction.
Please reaction sohyang - everyone
Yaaaas SoHyang. She is literally a master of mix voice, head voice, dynamics and transitions
Stamina and Breath control 😱
And music arrangement. Out of all musicians, hers is the only arrangement that I truly and deeply love
The thing is, it is not just technical mastery, she touches our souls.
Love the reaction! Yup welcome to the Sohyang world! Where tons say she’s the Queen and Dimash is the King. Sohyang is by far the best to me! Her total package of talent, skills that go well beyond vocals, beautiful background life story, and most of all, what she stands for. She does all her own arrangements. She also has many more songs. Rap, Pop, Jazz, Rock, and of course her wheel house, gospel. Mahalo and Aloha from Hawaii! 🤙
Thank you for the reaction and a warm welcome to the amazing world of Sohyang. She is a ccm/gospel singer, cancer survivor and one of the best female vocalists currently on the planet. She is not only an incredible vocalist but an incredible human being also. She has turned down many contract offers from the big labels, including Sony last year, as she says that it is her goal to use her voice in order to bring comfort to people going through difficult times. She does all the arrangements for her performances btw. What you witnessed is just the tip of the iceberg. Look forward to seeing more of Sohyang on your channel.
Check out her rendition of 'I Have Nothing'. Stunning lady!
Thank you for your reaction.
Welcome to the world of Sohyang. She is one of the best in the world.
Please react.
1. Everyone: This is the most difficult song in her life, Sohyang said. This song is a total set of all the techniques.
2. Lean on me: This song was performed in front of Michael Bolton. After the performance, Michael Bolton said. Sohyang is on the level of a master. Sohyang said her wish is to do a duet with Michael Bolton here. Later, Michael Bolton invited Sohyang to his concert and performed a duet together. If you look at the video, you'll be able to see the incredible improvisation of Sohyang in the duet.
3. Arirang alone: A song that expresses Korean emotions well, a movie-like song, a song that hit B flat5 with chest sound, I recommend it.
4. I have nothing : Another level!!
5. recently : Amazing Grace, I will always love you.
6. * Rap * : Day Day!!!!
Yessssssss
She has to be the best singer in the world today. And let's not fail to recognize her arrangement skills; the orchestra; and the backup vocalists. A complete masterpiece.
Garfunkel was still better and more heartfelt.
Great reaction, welcome to Sohyang's world. I hope you will react to more performances by our Queen.
Welcome to Sohyang world. She is the best vocal/singer/artist in the world today. She made her arrangements, she is 5th octave queen.
React to her live performance if lean on me, everyone fate, o holy night, masterpieces....
GREAT!! reaction. Congratulations!! Reacting to the PHENOMENAL So Hyang, is one of the best investments of your time. This song is just a small sample of what this EXTRAORDINARY singer
can do with her flexible voice. Her angelic/powerful vocals and breath control are unmatched.
Reactors who are vocal coaches and opera singers agree, So Hyang's technique is FLAWLESS and EFFORTLESS. She is also a published author of several books. Furthermore, she lectures about song and vocal technique at a university in South Korea. When she sings in Korean, it is not necessary to understand the lyrics. So Hyang is
BRILLIANT at conveying the message/meaning of every song she sings. BTW, she speaks fluent English, as if she were born in the USA. She often visits her sisters in-law, who live in America.
She has been called the Korean Mariah Carey.
In my never to be humble opinion, as fantastic as
Mariah Carey is, in her prime, on her best day, she didn't have the power or breath control of So Hyang. Looking forward to viewing more of your reactions.
New subscriber.
As lady said, that is why she sing a song.
Her goal is comforting peoples who are going through difficult times.
She always touches peoples' heart makes them cry. 😢
She is just amazing and incredible.
Thank you so much for great reaction and analysis.
Absolutely I agree with you. 👍
Please more react to Sohyang.
Have a nice day. 😊
Love seeing peoples faces when they first see Sohyang for the first time. The raised eyebrows and open mouths are precious. I discovered her about 2 months ago and my face seems to be permanently affix in a look of amazement. Sohyang and Dimash are definitely one of a kind. Can't go wrong reacting to any song from Immortal Songs 2 or King of Mask Singers contest, both of which she won. I suggest from Immortal Songs 2, YOU RAISE ME UP, LEAN ON ME, and EVERYONE and from King of Mask Singers, HUG, BREATHE, and MONA LISA. EVERYONE is a masterpiece. FYI, Sohyang studied with Seth Riggs one of Michael Jackson's vocal coach's when she was in L.A. At this years Korean Days, Sohyang received Korea's Greatest Singer award from the government and her fans. Video on RUclips. Thanks for a great reaction.
Thank you for the wonderful reaction/review! I agree with you on every point you made, especially about her bravery.
I believe her fearlessness comes in part from the confidence in her vocal skills, but in larger part from trusting God to lead her. On the stage, she commits everything to God. So, while she is fearful as a human being, she is fearless in God💪.
Reaching that high level of the performance, she is actually giving her own testimony, saying "I'm not afraid. The Lord will help me pull this off." This explains why the performance has so much spiritual power in it.
Anyway, thank you so much for sharing and plz keep on your journey with Sohyang :)
She is music!!!! Forever Queen SoHyang!!!😍😍😂😂
All her songs in Immortal Song 2 are just as good. Sohyang confirmed that Everyone is her most difficult song.
Sohyang said in an interview for King of Mask Singer that she had to sing a song a few hundred times to get it all down.
Feedback: If you pause the video, can you rewind it alittle before you play it again. That way, nothing will be missed.
Please react to Lean On Me by Sohyang. A suprise celebrity will make an appearance there. Trust me this rendition will blow your socks off and also there will a standing ovation 😄
Her recent renditions of Whitney's I Will Always Love You is also heart touching while all her songs from Begin Again is well received but I cannot forget all her songs from the King of the Masked Singers where it made all the Koreans go nuts over her!!! Wait til you hear those songs!!! Hug Me, Home, Mona Lisa , and many many more!!! Seriously all her songs are wonderful from I am A Singer 2012!!!!
*Queen of Asia's Goddess Vocalist Sohyang*
*Queen of Mixed Voice in the World*
*Queen of Support in Most Range in the World*
*Queen of Healthy Technique in the World*
*Queen of Angelic Head Voice in Asia*
*Queen of Octave Jump in Asia*
*Queen of Key Change in Asia*
*Queen of Resonance in Asia*
*Queen of Fast Vibrato in Asia*
*Queen of Gospel in Asia*
*Queen of Consistency in the World*
*Queen of Vocal Bible in Asia*
*Vocal Goddess in Asia*
People may debate & question about her sound/tone before & during her prime (ugly,thin watsoever haters may say) but for me, Sohyang's voice is something to look forward because of the technique ,originality(in terms of arrangement & interpretation different from typical singers), and the surprise that she has under her sleeves ...🥰💞😍🥳😘☺️
She just proves to the WHOLE world, having a good technique you will be able to PRESERVE your voice even after you reach 40s+
She is legitly *Queen of Asia's Goddess* period !
*Queen of ALL Queens*
I agree with most of the comments here you should definitely check out the song "Everyone" it is a masterpiece and Sohyang herself said it's one of the most difficult songs for her to sing because of the breath control it takes.
Thank you for the reaction.
Welcome to Sohyang's world~^^
Great and perfect performance~😇🥰😍👑
I'm very surprised that you weren't so impressed by 'arirang alone' when you watched her before. I dont know which performance you saw but her rendition of the song on 'immortal songs 2' is legendary & I assume that you did not see this performance. I would give this performance 5 minutes of your time.
Not only is she a wonderful vocalist,not only technically but with her amazing ability to emote & tell a story, but she is a master arranger & is always responsible for every aspect of one of her performances.
She can literally sing any genre,her superior technical prowess allows this, but her heart is with gospel (wait til you hear her rapping!). Dont beat yourself up for not knowing about her because many people have the thoughts as to why such an amazing singer is not famous worldwide, I mean she can more than hold her own with the heavyweights of today, mariah, celine, jennifer hudson & even whitney,wherever she is resting. The answer is that its sohyang's choice,she doesn't seek fame & fortune. Many if the big record companies have tried to sign her but she has always turned them down, instead choosing to do her own thing when & where she wants & her goal is to use the gift that god has given her to help bring some pleasure to those that are experiencing troubled times, but happily for us,the power of youtube allows us to experience her wonderful talent & spread the word about her. She has to be the most famous 'unfamous' woman in the world. There are many live performances from around this time when she was involved in this show & the odd festival performance or for t.v but she doesn't exactly flood the market but she had been very productive during the pandemic & has been involved in a project called 'begin again korea' where a small ensemble of singers/musicians go in to work places & public spaces & put on mini gigs of a more acoustic nature to very small audiences(obv because of social distancing). They are essentially 'busking', but with limited musical accompaniment & backing vocals she really excels & as the token 'elder' of the group she really shows the younger popstars how its done( even with the rapping) there are many shots throughout the series which show her fellow performers looking at her in disbelief & sometimes reduced to tears as she's performing. The first to be released from this series that featured was her performance of WH's 'i will always love you' & all I can say is OMG!! You must watch this & other performances from the 'begin again korea' series to get an up to date example of where she is vocally at the moment,I swear she gets better as she gets older!!!
Enjoy this trip in to the wonderful world of sohyang,you wont regret it. Oh & great reaction guys.
Thanks for the reaction.I am Korean and a big fan of Sohyang. Kpop is not just about idol music, but there are excellent solo vocalists, various musicians, and artists including Sohyang. Representatively, there is "Forestella", a crossover group, and "Hoppipolla", the winner of the superband tv audition program. And recently, there is a metal vocalist named Jung Hong-il who was runner-up in the Korean TV show 'Singagain'.
Oh yes Sohyang words are not just enough to describe how amazingly talented this beautiful woman Sohyang is & she's inspiring .... Please do check more of Sohyang's songs
So hyang is Queen vocal... 😍
We all wonder if So Hyang is human or from another planet. Current odds are that she’s from another planet, with an outside chance she’s actually an angel come down from Heaven. 😇 We have never heard anyone sing like her, or be able to hold an audience in the palm of her hand until she lets them go. Her voice is, as one person described it, like liquid gold. Perfection in clarity and pitch, and she doesn’t fade in the upper octaves, which is startling when you hear her hit those 5th and 6th octave notes with such POWER it actually gives everyone goose bumps-and makes us bald guys’ hair stand on end! As she says, her voice “is from God.” She does all the musical arrangements herself (with the input of her musical assistants), teaches vocal technique at a South Korean university and speaks four languages. Korean, English, French and Vietnamese.
Let me catch my breath. OK.
She is a cancer survivor from uterine cancer at the age of 20, just after getting married, and states very plainly that God saved her life due to the prayers of her church. But this left her without the ability to have children so she decided to dedicate her life to being a Contemporary Christian Gospel singer and has refused recording contracts from the biggest corporations in the world. She only wants to sing for charities, churches and while doing missionary work, to strengthen those suffering through difficult times. David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton and others have all travelled to Asia to work with her.
She contracted hepatitis B from a blood transfusion during her cancer surgery and it clings to her to this day. Because of this she is prone to catching pneumonia but has sang perfectly while suffering from it in her live performance of “You Raise Me Up” before Shane Filan of Westlife on South Korean TV: ruclips.net/video/te_L9ofhUt8/видео.html She has asked those who love her singing to pray that God keep pneumonia away from her, she has suffered from it on so many occasions. Imagine how she must feel with this coronavirus floating around everywhere!
She just turned 42 on April 5, 2020, though in Korean culture she would be 43 because you are deemed to be one year old when you are born. She was about 37 when she sang this version of “Arirang Alone”, their unofficial national anthem based on a 600 year old folk song expressing their desire to reunify north and south: vimeo.com/308253527
After being sick with pneumonia eight times from 2016 through to 2020, and considering giving up singing altogether, she decided to enter a televised singing contest called “King of the Masked Singers” in 2017 and won six consecutive times, which has catapulted her into international fame from the performances being posted on RUclips.
Whitney Houston’s former manager saw her on RUclips and showed her to Oprah Winfrey, who brought her to David Foster’s attention. Foster then contacted So Hyang and went to Japan in order to perform eight concerts together at Tokyo’s famous Blue Note Club in late-2018.
Here is the interview where So Hyang related the events: ruclips.net/video/EqeE_1nP-Kk/видео.html (Be sure to turn on English subtitles.)
Here is the version of “I Have Nothing” Oprah, David Foster and the rest watched on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html
She preceded it with this blockbuster: vimeo.com/312061203
She could be an international Super Star if she wanted to be but has decided that it would ruin her spiritually, quoting Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.”
In a South Korean television interview So Hyang conceded that she struggled with her desire for fame for a number of years, going into the basement in her home numerous times and closing the door so she could complain vehemently to God that He was holding her back from becoming famous due to her health problems and other unforeseeable events. Then she later saw a Korean TV drama where the talented daughter of a very successful businessman was positive she would take over when her father retired. But he left the management of the company to a woman she hated, so she had a fit and lay kicking and screaming on the floor. So Hyang says she saw herself in that young woman and then understood that God was keeping her from developing self-destructive character by withholding celebrity status from her. ruclips.net/video/rl-jX9kBsEs/видео.html (Again, turn on English subtitles.)
So as a consequence she does not pursue fame or fortune and actually has no social media presence whatsoever.
What can one say about such a person? She is a literal Wonder Woman! And we need about a billion more just like her!
On Oct. 5, 2020, it was revealed that So Hyang turned down yet another contract offer, this time from Sony Music. www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200921000995
“Debuting in [the] US was my utmost goal for the past 20 years. But when I got a call from the US agency, I politely rejected, as I realized that what I wanted most was not becoming famous,” she said.
“I think singers are very susceptible to arrogance, especially when they hear the screaming from crowds on stage. It can make you feel like as if you’ve become God.”
“And I’m perfectly okay with sharing my music via RUclips, which can reach tens of millions of people all over the world without making me feel stuck up. Maybe that’s why I was born in this era.”
So Hyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being. She is beautiful both inside and out, and so humble, with a stage charisma, facial expressions and smile that is off the charts.
In Korean dictionaries 소 향 (So Hyang) has several meanings.
• First is a type of Korean traditional music.
• Second is to burn incense on a burner.
• Third is to go toward.
But these meanings are rarely used today. 소 향 is also the name of a heroine in a Korean traditional novel. So her name was well chosen, and you can take your pick!
Please analyze her performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: ruclips.net/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/видео.html
Also, please react to her version of “The Power of Love”: ruclips.net/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/видео.html
Plus this beautiful duet with her friend Lee Hi where they do Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”: vimeo.com/439148918
And this version of her singing “Oh Holy Night”: vimeo.com/322716334
Here she performs “Lean On Me” before Michael Bolton, who called her a vocal “virtuoso” after her performance: ruclips.net/video/GvsgCllcNPE/видео.html
This is a wonderful Jazz inflected performance of “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”: ruclips.net/video/H1vppvq_F-8/видео.html
Wait until you see her duet of David Foster's “The Prayer” with Jeong Ui Geu: ruclips.net/video/rte-q3kunp8/видео.html
And finally “Will You Be There”: ruclips.net/video/nBdSpexUxik/видео.html
Here’s an English language interview with her that I’m sure you will enjoy: ruclips.net/video/N2u_pmoWxj8/видео.html Her English is perfect when she sings and almost perfect when she is doing interviews.
OK, I’ll stop gushing now.
Well, one more gush. In an interview with a Turkish music producer So Hyang revealed that she can hit Eb7 and D7 in practise. However, she never goes above the 6th octave in performances. Since she starts at D3 that is more than a 4 octave range ... so how about them apples???! Here it is: ruclips.net/video/VnPAkryrygQ/видео.html I know, bananas isn’t it?
Oh, I just remembered, she is also a published novelist and theological treatist, and a very good stage actress, which she proved by playing Julie Andrews’ part in the South Korean production of “The Sound of Music.” Moreover, she sang the “Moana” part in the Korean version of the Disney film, does the musical vocals for many South Korean television dramas, and is a talented artist and cartoonist.
She can also play the piano and guitar. Is there anything this genius level woman can’t do?
Though she is less than 5' 4" and only 100 pounds, So Hyang simply transcends the thresholds of music and takes you there with her. She becomes the song when she sings it. An experience like no other. I don’t know what else to say. I’ve spent entire days listening to her, and shed more than a few tears of joy along the way.
I really must also compliment the choir, orchestra and audio/video production people So Hyang works with. They are all top notch from what I can see and hear. The Korean people are easily as talented as anyone else.
As you can see, I am a shameless fan. 😉
Wow... That is incredible! She is definitely one of a kind as a singer, and even stronger as a human being!
@@SeanyMacStudios thanks for the reaction, thats Queen So Hyang, the only Queen
OMG! 😲
Thank you so much for great comments. Best suggestions ever. I'm 58 year old huge fan of Sohyang. Have a nice day.
@@gentlemen4070 You are welcome. She is truly one of the great singers and performers around today!
@@ToddSauve Yeah, she's an inspirational artist, too.
This is such an amazing beautiful performance. It’s almost like there are times when singers stop singing and start connecting and vibrating on a level that is truly heavenly
You are going to get a lot of suggestions from this same show (Arirang, Lean on Me, Raise Me Up) which are all incredible but very much geared to the spectacular. She said that her appearances on the show meant so much to her that she prepared and delivered them like it was the last one she'd ever give and as you see here it really showed on stage. What her fans love about her is that she never fakes it, coming from a background in the Church she sees her mission as bringing comfort to people and her technique is only ever used to advance the story she's telling. I still cry watching her perform songs I've seen 100's of times and I am convinced it's because in addition to her technical prowess as a singer she just radiates goodness and joy on stage. As I've stated in a few other threads I'm not a believer myself but she might be the best evidence that there actually is a God.
For future reactions the songs above are obviously great, but she just finished a stint on a series in Korea called Begin Again that has her busking around the country with a group of other great singers performing acoustic arrangements of popular Korean and English pop songs. Would highly recommend I Will Always Love You, If I Ain't Got You, Love Poem and Stay. Also if you want to be legends do a react to Day Day where you get to hear The Queen speed rap in harmony! Anyway, great reax and I definitely mashed the Subscribe button for you!
You raise me up(KBS immortal song 2), Lean on me (KBS immortal song2), Breath (MBC masked singer), Day Day (MBC masked singer - Sohyang rap) and Arirang alone (KBS) is one of her best songs.
I think arirang dynamic performance is lit too, angel sound in beginning and have explosive climax and beautifull and peacefull ending.
Never heard of SoHyang? Where have you been guys?
FYI, SoHyang does her own arrangements for most of her performances.
Not only the performance itself is insanely great but the musical creativity to think of this radical arrangement is just mind-boggling.
Anyway, great reactions! Love it.
You just opened yourself to a whole new world of uber singing talent with So Hyang. Among the top 5 singers in the world IMHO.
Oh, You guys are new kids on this stage,
Welcome to the Sohyang's world.
and Keep going to react Sohyang's singing. I will stay tune your genius reaction and analysis.
Thx Guys.
Awesome reaction! There are so many wonderful performances by SoHyang over the years you'll have material for days. :) Her recent ones on Begin Again Korea were some of my favs but if you want to get truly gospelized and be taken on a roller coaster ride check out her "everyone" performance. wooooo
I love how you guys react to Sohyang!!
Please react to another videos by Sohyang
- Everyone @immortal song
- Lean on me @immortal song
- You raise me up @immortal song
- Arirang alone @immortal song
- I have nothing @DMC i am a singer legend
- Monalisa @King masked singer
- Hug me @King masked singer
Thank you
Luv yr group coach reaction very much... especially those face reaction.. very very genuine & nice technical details👍😁👍... yr remark ". .one of the best singer on the planet".. absolutely agree..
Would like suggest some other her best live performance;
1. Lean On Me
2. You Raise Me Up
3. Everyone (this is her best)
4. Home (a Korean version - Masked Singer)
Above 4 songs will definitely amaze you again... happy reacting....
The "I will comfort you" comment was spot on. Kudos
Fantastic reaction, folks. If you continue to react to Sohyang, instead of popping up to cloud night for a moment, you will become an astronaut circling the Earth in the stratosphere :-) Love your excitement and know-how to add to the video. Honestly this rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is my favorite only because of its emotional impact on me when I saw Sohyang for the first time. There are many fabulous performances on the web to enjoy. And you can't really go wrong on any one of them.
Enjoyed your pointed observations, ranging on Sohyang's gospel roots, mastery of mixed voice, seamless transition, breath control, stage preparation, as well as the delivery of the emotional message. There are many great singers on the planet but no one else can hijack my emotional response to a performance Sohyang can to me.
You already received some excellent recommendations. I'd curious to see your reaction to Sohyang's exhilarating cover of "Lean On Me" on the Michael Bolton special of this same program where Sohyang sang "Bridge Over Troubled Water".
Glad you made your acquaintance with Sohyang.
I’m so happy you took up my suggestion and loved it!! I’m looking forward to more Sohyang :)
Thanks for your dynamic reaction ~~ Hope you all go to her concert and feel what it is like to hear her voice right in front of her.
Sohyang adapts her style to the material so sounds different (but still Sohyang) when singing gospel (Everyone), American pop (I Have Nothing, I Will Always Love You, I'll Be There, I Won't Give Up), jazz (Misty is wonderful), Disney princess (Korean language release of Moana), musical theatre (Maria in Korean "The Sound of Music"), Mandarin folk-pop (Sweet as Honey), rapping (Day Day), many soundtracks for Korean dramas, etc. She has performed with David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton, etc. so is hardly unknown to the American music industry.
Know your lyrics, dude!!! I think you are the coolest voice teacher ever!!!
I love her so much 😭😭❤️❤️..Thanks for reacting to her..More please
More sohyang please..
Oh holy night
Lean on me
Everyone
Her version of You raise me up is stunning, especially since she had been in the hospital and was told not too sing that night!
Enjoyed your technical and emotional reaction. Hope you get to enjoy more of her performances on King of Mask Singer, Immortal Songs, I Am a Singer, and Begin Again (which are present day performances)
Sohyang... You raise me up 😀✌️
Woohoo, what the reaction!! Thank you guys for the genuine, truth reaction and analyze of Sohyang. I really love watched people react on her especially they have a skill like you guys :) Ok then waiting for another reaction of her. Subscribe!
Yes! chills and goosebumps. Most of her performances do that.
her version of "i have nothing" is a masterpiece.check that out too
I like it when you guys pause and comment on the technical side of things for videos. It gives more info and helps us appreciate the artists and their abilities even more!
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so hyang--bridge over troubled water/i have nothing/o holy night/arirang alone/everyone/upon this rock/us national anthem/hero/power of love/let it go/breathe/hug me/amazing grace/i will always love you
You raise me up - So Hyang
My thinking on Sohyang is that she may not have the best voice ever, but I have never heard anyone SING better. She masters her instrument.
Isn’t she phenomenal? This is the first song I heard her sing. Haven’t stopped listening to her since. I’ll look forward to more reactions of her.
sohyang you raise me up gogo
I am always shocked when a vocal coach has not heard of SoHyang.. How is that possible? Lol. Better late than never!
Arirang is a tech fest... This song is amazing..
I do recommend you include "analysis" or "breakdown" in your header tho.. Welcome to the finest female vocalist in the world.. Hope you dive deep..
Thanks for the reaction! It would be awesome if you could do a reaction on Sohyang's Everyone performance..
Her fans like me even after listening to the same song many times still get chills listening to her! I think if we step away from technical abilities and focus on the thing that makes her truly outstanding, you will feel her total commitment to the message of the song! She believes in what she is singing and connects with the emotional needs of the listener. The second I heard her the first time I knew hearing her live was on my bucket list! By the way she does her own arrangements and interpretations and sings like this even though she has a medical condition that causes her to have frequent pneumonia and she sings in pain from the scars in her lungs!
We totally agree!!! Her technicality only adds to her communication of the message to the audience :)
Hello ^-^
Thank you for letting her know .. I was shocked when I first saw this performance :D
She is best female vocal in my life and she's the jewel of South Korea.
Very Thanks ~♡
Koreans should be very proud of her. She is amazing. I live in Florida and I have to say she is my favorite vocalist since 5 years ago when I first discovered her. Take care.
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Great reactions, welcome to the world of sohyang!
You know God gave her a special lung and voice!!! the voice of an angel
Sohyang sings to comfort you
Not even a min in and I knew I’m gonna love this. You guys had this lively chatroom atmosphere on top of being informative.
Totally made my day, thank you.
For your next, check out her rendition of “If I ain’t got you” by Alicia Keys. It’s a more intimate acoustic setting. My fav performance of her from 2020 and boy was the year packed with dozens of her masterpieces on the Beginagain Korea show.
Btw she is a music professor herself and does all of her arrangements. And as you’ve mentioned, she is indeed a veteran who’s worked on her craft around 2 decades to be where she is today.
A cancer survivor, an author and a devout Christian who chose to remain an independent artist till today, doing the kind of music she believes was her calling, in the process turning down several offers from both local and international music labels over the years
And while she has kept herself lowkey with not a single social media account till date, it wasn’t long before she eventually blew up on youtube, becoming one of the top most reacted vocalist worldwide. Mostly due to the solid fanbase she gradually earned esp. among vocal enthusiasts circles and professionals.
Her many covers of classics often gets the original artists/composers, the likes of David Foster, Michael Bolton, Josh Groaban, to reach out to her and do concerts together.
A master of the craft setting the gold standard for her generation and at the same time, a true enigma as an artist and a humble person at heart.
She’s definitely an inspiration of our times.
13:15 I actually think she arranged it herself and the Arirang arrangement as well. I think she's just so good that only she can arrange songs in order to show her full potential
She has actually lived in Canada for some years I think, that‘s maybe why her diction is so good! And also she‘s a gospel singer and therefore knows het vowels😍😍
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Sohyang-everyone👍👍👍👍
Crazy good performance😭😭😍💕
Great reaction and analysis, So Hyang is just wonderful. All three of you are pretty cool people, thank you for your reactions!
Welcome to sohyang world , hope u reaction more because she is amazing
Her performance on her song, “everyone “is quite possibly the greatest performance of all time.that and Devin Townsend deadhead live at Royal Albert Hall.
so hyang - You Raised Me Up
Haven't seen something that can beat this performance so far, Simon should give her the rights to the song. 😱
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For those who love Dimash, another must see singer is Zhao Shen from China. Because of his small stature, feminine disposition and voice, he was often bullied in school. Never thinking that he had what it takes to be a singer, he went tot he Ukraine to become a dentist. While there, he was convinced that he did have a great singing ability, thus transferred his major to music. Thank goodness he did.
As an introduction into Zhao "Charlie" Shen, begin with his premiere performance on the Voice of China singing HuanYan. After this first video, move on to his versions of "Memory", and "Time to Say Goodbye".
For something different from him, watch his version of "Let It Go" and "Monsters".
Last, but definitely not least (there is so much more from him), enjoy the videos, "This is Me" and a very unique and fun song (one of my favs) "Da La Beng Ba". His biggest success is the song "Big Fish".
11:35 HaHa. Actually that was a big applause considering that they are Korean audience. In Korea it's a really really really big event to receive a standing ovation even if from a few audiences. Koreans usually don't give a standing ovation due to our cultural habitus. We are a bit conservative and reluctant to express our feelings directly. Although the younger generation is changing little by little as they encounter Western culture, standing ovation is very rare for Koreans compared to the United States and Europe. When she sang "Mona Lisa" on 'King of Mask Singer' one of the panel in the show was shocked by surprise witnessing the audience giving her a standing ovation and couldn't believe in his eyes. That could be answer for your question.
Am I the only one that cries and gets chills every time she sings?
And folks, Sohyang has only ever had _five_ sessions with Seth Riggs while on vacation in California in 2009 or 2010. Other than that she is a 100% self taught singer. Personally, I think she has a genius level IQ. She also taught herself to speak English from watching "The Little Mermaid" many, many times as a kid. Normal people just can't do those sorts of things! 🤷♂
Views on videos doesn't do justice to SoHyang's value... Don't measure her like other Kpop and stuff based on video views...
To be Honest, S. Korea should name SoHyang as one of the national treasures....
Exactly! South Korea can absolutely say they have one of the best vocalist in the world if not the best. They should be proud of her for sure.
You are so right. FYI. Last November at The Korean Day World Cultural Festival, Sohyang received the Greatest Korean Singer Award. She is a very special person.
Well said!
Man other k pop is trash
She is all about her craft
@@DavidLM69 Be respectful. I love Sohyang as well but I don't trash on others, they all work hard.
Welcome ♥️ 2✨SoHyang! Ty, this was an EXCELLENT analysis.
I hope you can react to her other performances, all of them are stunning.
I have just watched your reaction second time now guys, just to enjoy your amazement and appreciation for wonderful Sohyang ^^ Thank you :)
super commentaires ! bienvenue dans le monde de cette merveilleuse artiste. Pour la petite histoire, chaque morceau, c'est une centaine de répétitions. au minimum !
Well, this is the second video that I have watched from your team and, again, I am so impressed with your technical explanation, but equally important, your appreciate of the emotion of the performance. Sohyang is amazing, and I always appreciate others who recognize the subtlety that her technique exudes.
7:00 - 7:55 was literally me when i first listen to Sohyang 😂❤️❤️
You guys make me keep coming back to watch this again and again XD
Sohyang doesn't bring you to church.
Sohyang brings the church to you
Her video “everyone “ will break u down
It’s her best video ever technically
7 minutes of greatness
I agree
Bestt!!!!
SoHyang does all of her own arrangements. She never sings a song as it is written. One year, she came to the U.S to an NBA game and sang our national anthem. There is a video. She puts on a masterclass every time she sings. Her live performances sound so clean, they would like a studio recording.
I am sure many people are recommending Everyone (vimeo version rather than the youtube version) but I highly suggest you try reacting to her other songs first as Everyone is considered her most difficult and one of a kind peak performance. Definitely leave the best for last or until you feel comfortable enough to know her singing well cause you will be blown away.
Thus, I suggest Lean On Me, Arirang Alone, I have Nothing and You raise me up as the more common starter pack.
Thank you for reacting to the power of her voice with such inspired appreciation. I was stunned by how well she sang this, and i really did not think the original song could be improved -- but she took it to a level i did not know even existed. All 3 of you had such awesomely FELT reactions in addition to the analysis you did (if it was just analysis it would miss the energy of the emotional power here). Thank you!!!