Hi Fil. The genius of Stevie Wonder nearly defies description. Premiere singer, songwriter, musician, humanitarian. His voice is the refuge for my heart ~ Thanks!
that harmonica solo..... it was absolutely amazing. He literally murdered right there. His high vocal range was amazing. Sting's amazement was great. Some musicians just seem to ooze music. They don't seem to be struggling at all. Nice vid!
When he changes octav og sings in the higher register.. Man that get's me every time i see this. What a climb. The man is a master singer. Soul in spades! Truly a wonder!
The first thing that came to my mind or came to my gut when I first heard this and I’ve heard this before, was that Stevie was expressing his love and appreciation for Sting and his composition….his understanding of this song meant that he’d really listened to it as only he could, to be able to riff in the way that he did. After all, he did start this performance by saying that he “loves this song.” Yeah, that was like having Stevie Wonder make love to your song… I can only imagine that sting felt very appreciated and loved by this gesture. One could say that Stevie Wonder has a additional love language or his original love language being music. He is music, he always was music from childhood…He’s just a gift from the gods. And for that, we say thank you.
Something that amazes me is that different people can play the same instrument yet they infuse themselves in the performance so you can immediately know the musician without seeing them or having them identified for you. Stevie's harmonica playing is such a part of him.
Last! I'm glad you didn't let this go on for a year or 500 years, I don't think anybody would be around that long unless they are under ten. Seriously, what a great performance with a wonderful message. I have the utmost respect for Sevie Wonder as well as Sting. You lent your expertise to a top analyses. Thank you for all of the research you do to give us the story behind the performance and performers. Awesome!!!
Stevie Wonder is one of those people who are outside of music looking in. He may be blind, but he plays his audience, his band, and anyone else on stage like an instrument. He is talented beyond the definition of talent.
This was heavenly, I love to play around with my harmonicas. They are one of my favorite instruments. I always sit up and take note when I hear a song that includes one (them). That fifth, is so perfect. I thought it before you said it. I used to take my eldest son to a local harmonica club when he was about 12, but he dropped his interest, whilst I clung on. This song makes me want to buy my daughter a classical guitar to go with her others, LOL, I'm sure she'd be soooo upset, LOL. I've always absolutely worshipped this song. Sting is in the upper echelon on songwriters and musicians. He is genius, and so is Stevie. I mean, OMG. I remember laying on my couch in my college apartment crying, listening to the live broadcast of Sting's 40th birthday from the Hollywood Bowl. He had cancelled his performance the night before in Dallas on *my* own 21st birthday. I was heartbroken. (I can't find any evidence of this online, but I remember it all too well… hmmm)
I don’t know how many times I’ve listened to “Fragile” or how many times I’ve previously watched this video. After listening to your insights and why Sting wrote these amazing lyrics I watched & listened again with a completely new understanding and empathy. Thanks Fil you’re quite amazing! 👏💚
Never heard this version before but from a lifetime of listening to Stevie Wonder, I'm not at all surprised he said with such feeling at the beginning "I love this song!" Sting's syncopated rhythm just fits Stevie so well!
I normally don't like youtube videos but articulated so well. Stevie is my favourite solo artist of all time. you are talking about levels that have not been touched.
I remember when he was 'Little Stevie Wonder'. His music has been in the background of my whole life. Thanks for another great performance. I never would have seen this without you.
Stevie has been around a long time and still very much in demand. Thanks for so much detail. The depths you go to Fil, are so remarkable and very much appreciated.
Have always loved Sting, but this is amazing - Stevie Wonder added such beauty, and yes, the background band... Thank you, Fil, for educating us in the details - we recently found you and love you!
What a terrific performance and analysis. I’ve always liked Stevie Wonder and Sting and this performance by Stevie is just mesmerizing along with some beautiful music. But I never knew the history behind the song and the message within. One of the best analyses you’ve ever done (IMHO).So good I had to watch it again - thanks
I was lucky enough to be in the Electric Lady Studios for the whole time it took to record Stevie’s Talking Book album. I was friends with Bob Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil. I even was assigned the job of taking Stevie to the restroom, lol. He is a genius. Watching him work was a thrill. During down times the head engineer put me in a sound room with headsets on to listen to unreleased Jimi Hendrix recordings.
Thanks for another song analysis Fil. Stevie is amazing! He made Sting's song his own. I could never would have thought someone else could make that song any better. Where has all this good music gone to these days? Thanks Fil!
Wow! I had not even heard Stings own version which I will do in a few minutes. I've always been transported by Stevie's voice so enhancing the emotion through lilting melodies! Thanks for this great performance and analysis Fil!
It doesn’t get any better! A magnificent song written by a musical genius and sung by one of the greatest singers ever! Thanks Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀🤘🤘 Ps... this is the 4 th time I’ve listened to this song tonight!!
Stevie just called to say I Love You! Sting and his band just did a show in the little mountain town I live in. Visited backstage and they were all doing yoga and meditating.
Have loved them both for a long time. Stevie was amazing . Have heard Brand New Day from this same night, but hadn't heard this. Sting's talent as a composer, vocalist and musician is remarkable....If I Ever Lose My Faith from 10 Summoner's Tales is almost unbelievable, hope you've enjoyed that session! And Stevie...well, Mr. Wonder is a legendary Wonder! Thanks so much for this.
Brilliant and Beautiful! Always loved this song from the genius of Sting! Add another amazing musical genius singer songwriter musician Stevie Wonder and you've got perfection! Vocally amazing! Musically and vocally stunning. I could go on and on...but l think two words sum it up...BEAUTIFUL PERFECTION♥️♥️ WILL be going back to watch this again and again. Thanks again my friend for an amazing video and review! 😎🎼🎵🎶♥️🇨🇦
Thank you, Fil! Excellent attempt to encapsulate so many different elements of artistry, composition and musicality. Now, I've "re-appreciated" the beauty of this song from so many years ago. I purchased (probably, in 1987 or 1988 which I readily enjoyed back then... and still have it today) Sting's CD, Nothing like the Sun, which has this song, Fragile, and other beautiful music where this album's songs are lavishly filled with emotive excellence, musicality, beauty and artistry. This was Sting's second solo album post his being a member of a historic threesome, The Police. At any rate, this is a glimpse of my connection to Sting, his album and where he comes from, yet this is only a small and seemingly, almost, insignificant part when you delve into the beauty and strength of this live performance. Stevie Wonder's unique talent transports us to another level or place as the lead vocalist, phenomenal harmonica player and soloist. His interpretation of Sting's musical and lyrical composition is truly breathtaking. Such a worthy video for analysis and so handsomely analyzed! Continue to provide these and do what you do by revealing how so many different musicians and artists "get on" and do their thing. They change us, affect us and sometimes, uniquely or intimately, touch us deeply, so we examine ourselves and our human condition. Be well!
Great point about Stevie's vocals and the homogeneity and uselessness of auto-tune. I hate auto tune. If I wanted to listen to a robot, I'd watch a sci-fi movie.
Fil, Okay Bro , Stevie OWNS this performance . Wonderful vehicle that I never thought I'd see . I don't bother watching anyone else analysing vids. On that note I'll analyze you . You are the real deal. I choose my musical and performing arts intake carefully . I've spent most of my life touring North America. For 20 years,50weeks per , my life was rehearsals , writing , doing TV and radio interviews , traveling performing , studios.....I have dedicated my life to the performing arts . I have had the hardest time finding like minded persons . They don't have the time to dedicate so I go it alone. After you say ,"Let's get them up on screen and see how they get on...." ,I watch intently . I sit expressionless until my performance funny bone gets tickled and I shake my head a little . When I hear (or see) that certain something that made me become who and what I am , I start smiling . It's the primal thing that touches me. The funniest part is : I react exactly like you at the precisely the same time at exactly the same thing .I know that you see and are in the same mindset as me. I know that you work hard and therefore I don't take what you do for granted . I relish your originals , live stream , merchandising acumen ie. all of it. Thanks for sharing your intelligence. Carry that torch to others , my friend . Sincerely, David 😎
That was super! Sting is 72 now and sat down to sing Fragile. Thanks, great time to remind us our age. No orchestra, but Sting sounded pretty good for a last song. That as really good.Stevie is Stevie. He hasn’t changed at all. Loved it. Yes you’ll keep hearing me going on and on about this. 2011. Wow!
Innervision, Music of my Mind, Songs in the Key of Life. We are the ones with a handicap since we cannot see the world like Stevie Wonder can, so we have to utilize our other sense of audition and go on the journey into Stevie's universe. I signed up and have frequent flier miles. Great analyses as always. Again, I read quite a bit of the comments, since you also have the best comments section on the You Tube, very respectful. Many don't like Sting, some liked him with the Police but even when you analyze their songs they were pretty selfish. But the commentors were quick to express their feeling but to still not lower themselves. I did watch another video analyses for the arthritic guitar player and of course that was the only video I will watch that he has done. Very nasty. He might have millions of subscribers though. He knew lots of guitar tricks. But he played the guitar like it was a toy since he has no soul. You have almost 100,000 but you cultivate people that respect people. I still want to believe in the goodness in people. You help bring it out. Thanks Fil. Rock.
Absolutely spit on Fil, I had shivers head to toes listening to the perfection...really angelic..and did not see this prior to your highlighting this performance. Something we need to punctuate the times of scary Trumpism and feel human magic exists...
@Fill...Thank you for your earnest and due diligence for the respect of the artists and artistry these incredible performers deserve. The back story on "Fragile" really brought a new level of depth to this sensitive song. 🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶
You are so right about your analysis of all the artists in this video something just connects on all levels, and you have to watch it to appreciate it. :)
So glad I found this. Love your analysis because this is one of my favourite covers, so glad you did it. Btw really enjoy your analysis of music and songs. Stevie does make it his own - wish you said more about the harmonica tho!
Thank you for the history behind this song. There is so much emotion in stevie's voice and, as you said, you know that there is a deeper meaning to the story being told. This was his performance and I appreciate how sting was understated in a way to not draw attention to himself.
It was said, that Stevie Wonder and Steve Perry recorded an inspirational album, in the mid 80s I believe. It was never released due the fact, the sound engineers are still standing in place with their mouths on the floor.
Thank you so much for analizing this great performance, but also for explaing the political background of it. I never knew about that! Although I remember Reagan's aera quite well, so what you explain does fit into the picture I already had got then. Hope you will not get tired of making your videos, I enjoy the way you make them so much! Just like the artists you're analizing, you are unique, too!
Goes without saying that we all love Stevie. His music weaves in and out of our lives - a beautiful, singular strand. Personally, I love Sting - when he was with the Police and his solo career. I really don’t understand the animus toward him I’ve seen on this board. And how wonderful was it to step back & give this song totally over to Stevie? We badly need such respect, generosity, and love in this world.
I first heard Stevie Wonder playing “Fingertips.” He played the Harmonica unlike anyone I ever heard before. He had that trill, and the funk far beyond his years.
I call Elton John, Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder the Big Three: The three best piano based songwriters of the 1970s. All three were active in the 1960s, especially Stevie Wonder. They each excelled in all categories of composition but I simplify it by saying that John was the best at the elusive “haunting” melody, Joel at Harmony and that Stevie Wonder was most Cerebral of the Three... Simplification because they wrote haunting melodies that were cerebral and with great harmonization... And Sting was probably the greatest songwriter from about 78 to the early 90s.
Have always loved Sting, Stevie Wonder, and this song. Wow, what a performance! Loved the violins without vibrato, which added to the dramatic effect - would have been too schmaltzy otherwise. Another really solid analysis Fil!
I've enjoyed some of your vocal analysis videos. I'd be very curious for you to analyze Stevie Wonder's voice. He's known for his piano playing and composition and general musicality. I appreciate all of that about Stevie. However, I think Stevie's voice and musical ear are underappreciated. But yeah, his timing, his pitch, his rhythm, his ear are just impeccable. I absolutely agree with you about Stevie's incredible sense and appreciation of melody. In addition, his feel for combining melody and harmonic progression -- his "chord changes" -- together are just amazing. I heard a bunch of Stevie's songs as a kid, but then as a young adult I sat down and listened to Stevie's songs closely, and I was truly wowed by his musicality.
It was Vocal and Harmonic Love~ and it is such a priceless performance and the lyrics are incomparable... original or improvised telling a tale of life~ I never...never tire of hearing it...some days more than others it brings the rain...
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Hi Fil. The genius of Stevie Wonder nearly defies description. Premiere singer, songwriter, musician, humanitarian. His voice is the refuge for my heart ~ Thanks!
not enough harmonica in modern music, and this song shows why it should be used.. brilliant singing and the whole performance is awesome!!
that harmonica solo..... it was absolutely amazing. He literally murdered right there. His high vocal range was amazing. Sting's amazement was great. Some musicians just seem to ooze music. They don't seem to be struggling at all. Nice vid!
This is actually one of those truly historic videos which will form part of the legacy of both artists for the next 200 years and more
Can I just throw up my hands in admiration and awe at your sensitive and knowledgeable analysis. Bravo Fil!
Sting is like "wow...Stevie just took my great song to a whole new level"
I just listened to Sting's own version with classical guitar. They are both SO beautiful and emotional.
I love how you educate with your knowledge.
I''ve been in school with Fil for several years now.
@@lawrencetaylor4101 you mean Fils guitar class that he teaches..?
Mitch ea'tt ee , I think he means this channel... Fil teaches us so much about these videos. It’s pretty amazing.
Thank you so much for this song. It's one of my favorites from one of my first CDs I bought by him (Sting). It's way more than I expected.
There is no one on the planet that can compare to Stevie Wonder! He is more than a legend!
Anything Stevie Wonder is amazing! Thank You Fil!
Just watch this one again forgot how good this was by Stevie and Sting and your analysis sum it all up. 👍
Your analysis is so compelling. I could listen to you all day. Thank you for this fantastic content
This was a rare gift -Thank You Fil
Thank very much Fil! Really enjoyed your musical analysis of this amazing performance! My love and admiration for Stevie Wonder just peaked again! :)
When he changes octav og sings in the higher register.. Man that get's me every time i see this. What a climb. The man is a master singer. Soul in spades! Truly a wonder!
That's a gem! I loved Stevie's phrasing on that song.
The first thing that came to my mind or came to my gut when I first heard this and I’ve heard this before, was that Stevie was expressing his love and appreciation for Sting and his composition….his understanding of this song meant that he’d really listened to it as only he could, to be able to riff in the way that he did. After all, he did start this performance by saying that he “loves this song.” Yeah, that was like having Stevie Wonder make love to your song… I can only imagine that sting felt very appreciated and loved by this gesture. One could say that Stevie Wonder has a additional love language or his original love language being music. He is music, he always was music from childhood…He’s just a gift from the gods. And for that, we say thank you.
Thanks. I've watched this performance dozens of times, still astonishing every time.
Wow! That totally gave me chills! Incredible!
No one writes deeper more beautiful and rich popular music better than Sting
Wow what a reaction. Admittedly I never usually listen to reactors entire breakdown but you held my attention the entire time. Nice job
Something that amazes me is that different people can play the same instrument yet they infuse themselves in the performance so you can immediately know the musician without seeing them or having them identified for you. Stevie's harmonica playing is such a part of him.
Well done analysis on 2 legends. Thanks Mr Fil. 😎😎
Last! I'm glad you didn't let this go on for a year or 500 years, I don't think anybody would be around that long unless they are under ten. Seriously, what a great performance with a wonderful message. I have the utmost respect for Sevie Wonder as well as Sting. You lent your expertise to a top analyses. Thank you for all of the research you do to give us the story behind the performance and performers. Awesome!!!
aw, I was kind of hoping for 500 years! Or maybe an hour...loved it all so much.
@@lynndow3185 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
This somehow slipped under my radar. Amazing.
For me, this performance would be on The Best Of RUclips compilation :)
BEAUTIFUL SONG 😍😍😍 LOVE THE HARMONICA
that closing section was sublime..
Omgaaa Congrats! You are close to 100,000 subscribers!
Thanks!
What a performance by Stevie and the band as a whole. You nail it on this one Fil. thanks!
Man what awesome talents.
Growing up in the 70's thinking back how
much Stevie surrounded the world somehow. Amazing
Thank You Fil.
Yer The Man 🤘 ROCK
Stevie Wonder is one of those people who are outside of music looking in. He may be blind, but he plays his audience, his band, and anyone else on stage like an instrument. He is talented beyond the definition of talent.
I clicked the Like button even before watching this performance. A great analysis of two musical geniuses on one stage.
This was heavenly, I love to play around with my harmonicas. They are one of my favorite instruments. I always sit up and take note when I hear a song that includes one (them). That fifth, is so perfect. I thought it before you said it. I used to take my eldest son to a local harmonica club when he was about 12, but he dropped his interest, whilst I clung on.
This song makes me want to buy my daughter a classical guitar to go with her others, LOL, I'm sure she'd be soooo upset, LOL. I've always absolutely worshipped this song. Sting is in the upper echelon on songwriters and musicians. He is genius, and so is Stevie. I mean, OMG. I remember laying on my couch in my college apartment crying, listening to the live broadcast of Sting's 40th birthday from the Hollywood Bowl. He had cancelled his performance the night before in Dallas on *my* own 21st birthday. I was heartbroken. (I can't find any evidence of this online, but I remember it all too well… hmmm)
Your analyses are getting better and better. More detail. Great energy.
It's rare when a cover is better than the original ; add to that , even more rare THAT live !
That was awesome! The performance was great, the analysis was great. Listened through more than once.
Also liked the breaths Stevie took before singing the lines near the end of the song. It added a lovely nuance to the rhythm arrangement.
That’s quite a proper reaction mate! Cheers!
I don’t know how many times I’ve listened to “Fragile” or how many times I’ve previously watched this video. After listening to your insights and why Sting wrote these amazing lyrics I watched & listened again with a completely new understanding and empathy. Thanks Fil you’re quite amazing! 👏💚
Great analysis! One of the greatest recordings ever according to me. And it happened on Stings birthday. Pure magic.
This is a very special piece of ,music, Stevie Wonder really was special, what a singer.
I got the chance to see him back on the 1990s ( I think it was the '90s ), when he was doing his 'In Full Circle' tour.
Maestro Sir Stevie!
Never heard this version before but from a lifetime of listening to Stevie Wonder, I'm not at all surprised he said with such feeling at the beginning "I love this song!" Sting's syncopated rhythm just fits Stevie so well!
What a treat ! Two great talents at once! Very nice, very nice. Well done. Thanks Fil.
How lucky are we to have been born in the time of Stevie Wonder!!!
Phil thank you for your music box...
Ps can ...
Phil could you do tiny music desk on npr......please
In all honesty that sent shivers through me. So amazing, thanks so much Fil. Gonna watch it again now.
I normally don't like youtube videos but articulated so well.
Stevie is my favourite solo artist of all time. you are talking about levels that have not been touched.
I appreciated this one, a lot to it than just a song ............
I want Stevie to help me celebrate everything. There are moments when love is everywhere and we are one with the universe.
Agree.. Stevie a great musician.. Had about a million hits.. Still in great voice.. Watch him on Living for the City mid 70s
I remember when he was 'Little Stevie Wonder'. His music has been in the background of my whole life. Thanks for another great performance. I never would have seen this without you.
Stevie has been around a long time and still very much in demand. Thanks for so much detail. The depths you go to Fil, are so remarkable and very much appreciated.
Have always loved Sting, but this is amazing - Stevie Wonder added such beauty, and yes, the background band... Thank you, Fil, for educating us in the details - we recently found you and love you!
Thanks!
Stevie is a legend.
What a terrific performance and analysis. I’ve always liked Stevie Wonder and Sting and this performance by Stevie is just mesmerizing along with some beautiful music. But I never knew the history behind the song and the message within. One of the best analyses you’ve ever done (IMHO).So good I had to watch it again - thanks
I was lucky enough to be in the Electric Lady Studios for the whole time it took to record Stevie’s Talking Book album. I was friends with Bob Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil. I even was assigned the job of taking Stevie to the restroom, lol. He is a genius. Watching him work was a thrill. During down times the head engineer put me in a sound room with headsets on to listen to unreleased Jimi Hendrix recordings.
Thanks for another song analysis Fil. Stevie is amazing! He made Sting's song his own. I could never would have thought someone else could make that song any better. Where has all this good music gone to these days? Thanks Fil!
Wow! I had not even heard Stings own version which I will do in a few minutes. I've always been transported by Stevie's voice so enhancing the emotion through lilting melodies! Thanks for this great performance and analysis Fil!
It doesn’t get any better! A magnificent song written by a musical genius and sung by one of the greatest singers ever! Thanks Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀🤘🤘 Ps... this is the 4 th time I’ve listened to this song tonight!!
Mario, I can't stop listening to this performance, either😍
Stevie just called to say I Love You! Sting and his band just did a show in the little mountain town I live in. Visited backstage and they were all doing yoga and meditating.
The harmonica solo was insane.
Have loved them both for a long time. Stevie was amazing . Have heard Brand New Day from this same night, but hadn't heard this. Sting's talent as a composer, vocalist and musician is remarkable....If I Ever Lose My Faith from 10 Summoner's Tales is almost unbelievable, hope you've enjoyed that session! And Stevie...well, Mr. Wonder is a legendary Wonder! Thanks so much for this.
One of the most beautiful voices in the world
Oh, Sir Fil .....how majestically powerful this song called Fragile was !!!!! Sweet, tender notes of harmonic love at the end......
I wish I could remember who said (something like)...
"On neither Heaven nor Earth, there's no sweater sound than Stevie Wonder's harmonica"
The only other to deeply affect me is Toots Thielemans. Sometime try "Bluesette" and "Velas" at very least.
@@Bill_Woo He played a very emotional harmonica also.
More Stevie solo, please. If the copyright attorneys will permit it. He was quite a pop phenomenon in his own right.
Brilliant and Beautiful! Always loved this song from the genius of Sting! Add another amazing musical genius singer songwriter musician Stevie Wonder and you've got perfection! Vocally amazing! Musically and vocally stunning. I could go on and on...but l think two words sum it up...BEAUTIFUL PERFECTION♥️♥️ WILL be going back to watch this again and again. Thanks again my friend for an amazing video and review! 😎🎼🎵🎶♥️🇨🇦
Two of my favorite geniuses! I own both of these artists entire discography but had never seen this collaboration. Bravissimo!
OMG! Stevie Wonder And Sting! What a treat!!
Thank you, Fil! Excellent attempt to encapsulate so many different elements of artistry, composition and musicality. Now, I've "re-appreciated" the beauty of this song from so many years ago. I purchased (probably, in 1987 or 1988 which I readily enjoyed back then... and still have it today) Sting's CD, Nothing like the Sun, which has this song, Fragile, and other beautiful music where this album's songs are lavishly filled with emotive excellence, musicality, beauty and artistry. This was Sting's second solo album post his being a member of a historic threesome, The Police. At any rate, this is a glimpse of my connection to Sting, his album and where he comes from, yet this is only a small and seemingly, almost, insignificant part when you delve into the beauty and strength of this live performance. Stevie Wonder's unique talent transports us to another level or place as the lead vocalist, phenomenal harmonica player and soloist. His interpretation of Sting's musical and lyrical composition is truly breathtaking. Such a worthy video for analysis and so handsomely analyzed! Continue to provide these and do what you do by revealing how so many different musicians and artists "get on" and do their thing. They change us, affect us and sometimes, uniquely or intimately, touch us deeply, so we examine ourselves and our human condition. Be well!
Great point about Stevie's vocals and the homogeneity and uselessness of auto-tune. I hate auto tune. If I wanted to listen to a robot, I'd watch a sci-fi movie.
Wow. Wow. Wow. That gave me goose bumps listening. This was wonderful. Speechless. Thank you Fil! Your detailed history is absolutely fascinating.
Fil,
Okay Bro ,
Stevie OWNS this performance . Wonderful vehicle that I never thought I'd see .
I don't bother watching anyone else analysing vids. On that note I'll analyze you . You are the real deal. I choose my musical and performing arts intake carefully . I've spent most of my life touring North America. For 20 years,50weeks per , my life was rehearsals , writing , doing TV and radio interviews , traveling performing , studios.....I have dedicated my life to the performing arts .
I have had the hardest time finding like minded persons . They don't have the time to dedicate so I go it alone.
After you say ,"Let's get them up on screen and see how they get on...." ,I watch intently .
I sit expressionless until my performance funny bone gets tickled and I shake my head a little . When I hear (or see) that certain something that made me become who and what I am , I start smiling . It's the primal thing that touches me.
The funniest part is : I react exactly like you at the precisely the same time at exactly the same thing .I know that you see and are in the same mindset as me.
I know that you work hard and therefore I don't take what you do for granted . I relish your originals , live stream , merchandising acumen ie. all of it.
Thanks for sharing your intelligence. Carry that torch to others , my friend .
Sincerely, David 😎
Thanks!
That was super! Sting is 72 now and sat down to sing Fragile. Thanks, great time to remind us our age. No orchestra, but Sting sounded pretty good for a last song. That as really good.Stevie is Stevie. He hasn’t changed at all. Loved it. Yes you’ll keep hearing me going on and on about this. 2011. Wow!
Thanks Fil!...Stevie Wonder and Sting are both Living Legends!!...✌❤🤘
Innervision, Music of my Mind, Songs in the Key of Life.
We are the ones with a handicap since we cannot see the world like Stevie Wonder can, so we have to utilize our other sense of audition and go on the journey into Stevie's universe. I signed up and have frequent flier miles.
Great analyses as always. Again, I read quite a bit of the comments, since you also have the best comments section on the You Tube, very respectful. Many don't like Sting, some liked him with the Police but even when you analyze their songs they were pretty selfish. But the commentors were quick to express their feeling but to still not lower themselves. I did watch another video analyses for the arthritic guitar player and of course that was the only video I will watch that he has done. Very nasty. He might have millions of subscribers though. He knew lots of guitar tricks. But he played the guitar like it was a toy since he has no soul. You have almost 100,000 but you cultivate people that respect people. I still want to believe in the goodness in people. You help bring it out.
Thanks Fil.
Rock.
Thanks!
Absolutely spit on Fil, I had shivers head to toes listening to the perfection...really angelic..and did not see this prior to your highlighting this performance.
Something we need to punctuate the times of scary Trumpism and feel human magic exists...
@Fill...Thank you for your earnest and due diligence for the respect of the artists and artistry these incredible performers deserve. The back story on "Fragile" really brought a new level of depth to this sensitive song.
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You are so right about your analysis of all the artists in this video something just connects on all levels, and you have to watch it to appreciate it. :)
So glad I found this. Love your analysis because this is one of my favourite covers, so glad you did it. Btw really enjoy your analysis of music and songs. Stevie does make it his own - wish you said more about the harmonica tho!
must watch this after work tonight as Stevie wonder was one of my fav many moons ago when I was 15
Thank you for the history behind this song. There is so much emotion in stevie's voice and, as you said, you know that there is a deeper meaning to the story being told. This was his performance and I appreciate how sting was understated in a way to not draw attention to himself.
“Perfect antidote to auto tune.” Very well said.
Stevie will always leave you in Wonderland. Good job professor again. Peace Boogie Woogie. PS Carolyn Wonderland or some more Skynyrd would be nice
You’re an excellent teacher! Love your passion and knowledge.
It was said, that Stevie Wonder and Steve Perry recorded an inspirational album, in the mid 80s I believe. It was never released due the fact, the sound engineers are still standing in place with their mouths on the floor.
How right u r Fil!!! This IS how u do it! Thanx again!💝
Thank you so much for analizing this great performance, but also for explaing the political background of it. I never knew about that! Although I remember Reagan's aera quite well, so what you explain does fit into the picture I already had got then. Hope you will not get tired of making your videos, I enjoy the way you make them so much! Just like the artists you're analizing, you are unique, too!
After the Police dismantled ..I pretty much tuned Sting out..thanks Fil
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Now there's a pairing I didn't expect, though I don't know why I'm surprised. Very cool jam and nice analysis Fil!
Stevie is a genius. So many great songs. When I hear superstition while I am driving the car automatically goes faster.
Goes without saying that we all love Stevie. His music weaves in and out of our lives - a beautiful, singular strand.
Personally, I love Sting - when he was with the Police and his solo career. I really don’t understand the animus toward him I’ve seen on this board. And how wonderful was it to step back & give this song totally over to Stevie? We badly need such respect, generosity, and love in this world.
Sherry H. Absolutely, you said exactly what I wanted to say, respect and generosity brings us magical musical moments like this.
I first heard Stevie Wonder playing “Fingertips.” He played the Harmonica unlike anyone I ever heard before. He had that trill, and the funk far beyond his years.
I call Elton John, Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder the Big Three: The three best piano based songwriters of the 1970s. All three were active in the 1960s, especially Stevie Wonder. They each excelled in all categories of composition but I simplify it by saying that John was the best at the elusive “haunting” melody, Joel at Harmony and that Stevie Wonder was most Cerebral of the Three... Simplification because they wrote haunting melodies that were cerebral and with great harmonization...
And Sting was probably the greatest songwriter from about 78 to the early 90s.
Stevie and Sting. What talented people who know what they're doing and they do it well!
Have always loved Sting, Stevie Wonder, and this song. Wow, what a performance! Loved the violins without vibrato, which added to the dramatic effect - would have been too schmaltzy otherwise. Another really solid analysis Fil!
I've enjoyed some of your vocal analysis videos. I'd be very curious for you to analyze Stevie Wonder's voice. He's known for his piano playing and composition and general musicality. I appreciate all of that about Stevie. However, I think Stevie's voice and musical ear are underappreciated. But yeah, his timing, his pitch, his rhythm, his ear are just impeccable.
I absolutely agree with you about Stevie's incredible sense and appreciation of melody. In addition, his feel for combining melody and harmonic progression -- his "chord changes" -- together are just amazing. I heard a bunch of Stevie's songs as a kid, but then as a young adult I sat down and listened to Stevie's songs closely, and I was truly wowed by his musicality.
It was Vocal and Harmonic Love~ and it is such a priceless performance and the lyrics are incomparable... original or improvised telling a tale of life~ I never...never tire of hearing it...some days more than others it brings the rain...