Respectfully, I don’t consider this a “reaction” - rather, I see this as a critique. And I’m sad that you can be so detached from the music, message and conviction that you miss it touching your soul. David is not performing - he’s testifying. 🙌🏼
@@runningheartnurse exactly! This song is all about the emotion. I’m not even a Christian or religious and this rendition brings me to tears every time. This was the most disappointing “reaction” I’ve ever seen of this 😕
I like the breath choices. It added a dramatic storytelling that is atypical of the conventional. It says nothing of what he can do, but what he chose to do. I dig it.
Breath control is so low on the totem pole. David's performance is not only full of world class skill, it is full of worship and praise to our heavenly Father. This song of worship is not just a performance but a full hearted and expressive PRAISE and celebration. David's ability to convey that passion is what makes him so special. You can tell he believes every word.
I can't claim to know the first thing about music theory, nor can I assess a performer's technical merits, but I do know, having walked this earth for seven decades, that there is no other performer whose version of this song has caused even grown men to weep. If his style is not up to some academic standard, it matters not. David Phelps is an artist whose unique musical expression of O Holy Night evokes an emotional/spiritual reaction from deep within the listener.
In my 50 years of singing I have come to understand that people have different techniques, preferences and choices when delivering a song. I have also learned that all of those things as important as they are, are nothing compared to real passion. David Phelps brings that to every song he performs. He will be the first to tell you that his passion is not his own, but comes from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There is nothing that any of us can do were it not for the grace of God. David knows that.
David studied classical music at Baylor University and his teacher encouraged him to pursue classical music. He however, chose to sing Christian music. While his focus is on Christian music, he does sing classical, gospel and pop as well. He arranges a lot of the music, writes songs and considers himself a stylist. I had the privilege of seeing him in person, and he is phenomenal! He is the best male tenor and my favorite vocalist.
I honestly think David chose his breaths for dramatic effect. You can obviously see throughout that breath control is something he has mastered and has full authority of.. so I am sure it was done with intention. Thanks for the review, he is a male vocal Titan!
I’m not going to criticize you like a bunch of others have. It’s just your taste in music. But I will say the old man you were pointing out in the background is the late George Younce who is arguably one of the best base singers in history (no cap).
Yes! Many people have sung this song with all their color of voices, technique, etc but David’s is so touching, his voice tembre, effortless masterclass technique, and the love and emotion in this voice is so stunning! So resonating to the souls
Creative choice. I felt the same about the early phrasing. However, I will defer to the genius that is David Phelps. He had his reasons. It was choice, not nerves.
Nerves? The guy is a pro's pro. Try reacting to his "Most High Resonate Notes" and you'll see. I don't think it's always about the technique or breath choices, but more about conveying the weight of the words and meaning of the song. Afterall, it is about God coming down from Heaven as an infant Jesus.
Everything David does is intentional, but often it's his emotional attachment to what he us singing. Andthis is from a Gaither Homecoming special. Bill and Gloria Gaither are the authority in Christian and gospel music for the last several decades. The folks in the background are all orwere huge names in the industry. Do some research on the genre and the choices will make sense. You are reviewing from a clinical viewpoint where the genre us about feeling and feeling the holy spirit. He is classically trained and could have been an opera singer but followed God's voice to gospel music and believers and non believers have been blessed. Knowledge is power and these people command respect for what they do but they would never ask or demand it. They do it as a missionand blessing to others.
Why? Interpretive licence. Simple. Emotion. Making it his own. Why...should he be confined to doing what every other singer must do for lack of ability to be creative? Best EVER interpretation and delivery of this not so easy Christmas song. Technique is not interpretation. Technique enables interpretation. Happy New Year to you.
Carrissa, I appreciate your technical ability to react to Davids training. This is a live recording from the year 2000. If you continue to react to his singing, you are in for a treat. He has performed so many great pieces of music and is still performing at a super high level today. Many consider him to be one of the greatest tenor voices on Earth. Although his main focus is Contemporary Christian Music, He does do some Operatic Pieces and Pop genres too. You might be impressed with his Cover of Whitney Houston's "I HAVE NOTHING", and the Righteous Brother's "UNCHAINED MELODY"
David Phelps is a Classical musician and he got started because of Bill and Gloria Gaither. All glory gets given to God when he gets done singing. He will point his finger to God which proves his humility and humble. I don’t necessarily agree with you with what you said but I like David Phelps and Wes Hampton singing this song.
Just know that your immediate criticism of David Phelps's breathing, without knowing OF him, will not set real well with many listeners because they know of David's abilities and know of many of his performances. This is the only song delivered by David in this manner, but realize that with his vast experience and expertise, he PURPOSELY stretched everything out to gain emphasis!! It was pretty unusual to hear the first time, but with subsequent listenings the continuity of it sets in! I believe David's strong faith in God and the holiness of this song led him to basically sing EVERY WORD with singular emphasis, thus leading to all the additional breaths taken so as to isolate each word for its full meaning - EVERY WORD!!! I hope you will listen a few more times and see if you understand what I am trying to say. If you really like the quality of David Phelps's singing, you may want to try his cover of Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing." : ruclips.net/video/h5b39F-9458/видео.html. or another would be his "Nessun Dorma": ruclips.net/video/pVSR4rIfBOk/видео.html. I'll look forward to your reaction to either of those! I know you'll want to sample another example of his high excellence! Then try "Mary, Did You Know" sung by David's friend and the lyrics writer Mark Lowry singing along with Voctave (ruclips.net/video/uaRpeMT1tjQ/видео.html), the excellent acapella group! Mark puts a special touch to his song and is himself an excellent vocalist!
Thank you for this reaction. As you can tell, David has a VERY fiercely loyal fan base. As such, it's hard for us to hear any negative comments. Merry Christmas!
Though David is a trained singer, and has been singing for many years, he does incorporate different styles and genres at times because, I would say for him, the correct musical choices that some classical singers might make or some rock/pop singers might make automatically are not used by him because this is not classical or pop music but rather Southern Gospel style music and hanging on a word or breathing before the last word has a cause and effect type of reaction and I assure you is done on purpose by him. Can he do it for your taste? Yes, most certainly he can and does at times...but he does not put himself in a box for the sake of classical correctness. The one thing that I like about different styles and genres of music is that we do if fact have the ability to cross over and change things to suit ourselves as singers and musicians and know that just as there will be folks that disagree with our choices, there will also be those that will love those same choices. Now, I respect you opinion and what would be your choices...I'm just glad that on this song...he didn't make them. Otherwise you did very well young lady, very well indeed!
Sorry I'm off topic, but I don't know if you missed or what: Faouzia - Tears of gold (stripped version), if so I want to introduce you to her. Sorry again, bye P.s.: Sting - Desert rose love her singing this cover especially in arabic version and more...
The breath and phrasing is subjective. I see your points , although I don't disagree, nor do I agree. It's a subjective preference. Some of your takes on this song are quit unique and refreshing compared to other reactions on this performance. Keep up the good work!
He really doesn't need your advice. I guarantee he knows a lot more about music and singing than you. He's considered the best male vocal in the world. Also, there is nothing sexy about it. It's a beautiful Gospel Christmas song.
Salutări din România ! Poate ați dori să o ascultați și pe cântăreața româno americană Laura Bretan cântând acest cântec. Eu mă gândesc că o să vă placă 😊🙋🇷🇴👍
For me the other breath choices makes its unic and not another in a dosen. And for a Dutch guy...i dont hear the differend oooo, aaa or eee lol. Happy hollidays
Loved your reaction to David. I would love to see your reaction to his cover of Whitney Houston's I have Nothing as well! ruclips.net/video/h5b39F-9458/видео.htmlsi=dCd-9zpv0IUwPrnL
I just found you and now I would love to see you analyze deep bass singer Geoff Castelucci. His recent cover of Carol of the Bells is about to hit a million views and it’s only been out for a couple of weeks. ❤
Yikes....I had never heard of this guy. But this comment section definitely turns me off from checking out anything else by him just so I can avoid all of these people....
David is so beloved by his fan base that his fans will fiercely defend his talent. Don't let that stop you from listening to some of his work. You may become a die hard fan too.
@@whirlybird5244 I think so too and it’s just odd to me that someone would say “oh they like them? That’s more reason for me not to even give it a shot” like what???
@@melanieballard110 Don't let the comments prevent you from listening to David. It isn't his fault. He is exceptionally talented. You will enjoy his voice and arrangements.
Good job on technically reacting to David. Very helpful and interesting to hear your thoughts on it. I'm sorry you are getting all the negative comments. But you gave us your honest reactions and thoughts, which isn't anything that should be commented on. Your channel, your choice. I'm glad you got to enjoy a bit of David's worshipful music. Thanks for sharing!
Respectfully, I don’t consider this a “reaction” - rather, I see this as a critique. And I’m sad that you can be so detached from the music, message and conviction that you miss it touching your soul. David is not performing - he’s testifying. 🙌🏼
@@runningheartnurse exactly! This song is all about the emotion. I’m not even a Christian or religious and this rendition brings me to tears every time. This was the most disappointing “reaction” I’ve ever seen of this 😕
I like the breath choices. It added a dramatic storytelling that is atypical of the conventional. It says nothing of what he can do, but what he chose to do. I dig it.
Hey! To each their own! Thanks for your respectful comment! :) Have a wonderful day!
Breath control is so low on the totem pole. David's performance is not only full of world class skill, it is full of worship and praise to our heavenly Father. This song of worship is not just a performance but a full hearted and expressive PRAISE and celebration. David's ability to convey that passion is what makes him so special. You can tell he believes every word.
The best performance of this song ever!
hands down
David is a Master at what he does and every vocal sound he makes has been meticulously planned and executed by him.
I can't claim to know the first thing about music theory, nor can I assess a performer's technical merits, but I do know, having walked this earth for seven decades, that there is no other performer whose version of this song has caused even grown men to weep. If his style is not up to some academic standard, it matters not. David Phelps is an artist whose unique musical expression of O Holy Night evokes an emotional/spiritual reaction from deep within the listener.
In my 50 years of singing I have come to understand that people have different techniques, preferences and choices when delivering a song. I have also learned that all of those things as important as they are, are nothing compared to real passion. David Phelps brings that to every song he performs. He will be the first to tell you that his passion is not his own, but comes from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There is nothing that any of us can do were it not for the grace of God. David knows that.
David studied classical music at Baylor University and his teacher encouraged him to pursue classical music. He however, chose to sing Christian music. While his focus is on Christian music, he does sing classical, gospel and pop as well. He arranges a lot of the music, writes songs and considers himself a stylist. I had the privilege of seeing him in person, and he is phenomenal! He is the best male tenor and my favorite vocalist.
So David is a classically trained singer and is one of the best vocalist alive.
I honestly think David chose his breaths for dramatic effect. You can obviously see throughout that breath control is something he has mastered and has full authority of.. so I am sure it was done with intention. Thanks for the review, he is a male vocal Titan!
I’m not going to criticize you like a bunch of others have. It’s just your taste in music. But I will say the old man you were pointing out in the background is the late George Younce who is arguably one of the best base singers in history (no cap).
Yes! Many people have sung this song with all their color of voices, technique, etc but David’s is so touching, his voice tembre, effortless masterclass technique, and the love and emotion in this voice is so stunning! So resonating to the souls
Creative choice.
I felt the same about the early phrasing.
However, I will defer to the genius that is David Phelps.
He had his reasons. It was choice, not nerves.
Nerves? The guy is a pro's pro. Try reacting to his "Most High Resonate Notes" and you'll see. I don't think it's always about the technique or breath choices, but more about conveying the weight of the words and meaning of the song. Afterall, it is about God coming down from Heaven as an infant Jesus.
You should check out some more of David's performances... No More Night, I Have Nothing, The Dream... he is incredible.
David is one of the 5 top tenors in the world. I have loved DP for many many years!
He is incredible. Wow
Everything David does is intentional, but often it's his emotional attachment to what he us singing. Andthis is from a Gaither Homecoming special. Bill and Gloria Gaither are the authority in Christian and gospel music for the last several decades. The folks in the background are all orwere huge names in the industry. Do some research on the genre and the choices will make sense. You are reviewing from a clinical viewpoint where the genre us about feeling and feeling the holy spirit. He is classically trained and could have been an opera singer but followed God's voice to gospel music and believers and non believers have been blessed. Knowledge is power and these people command respect for what they do but they would never ask or demand it. They do it as a missionand blessing to others.
David is worshiping his God all throuugh this song.
Yes, David's anointing is serious.
Why? Interpretive licence. Simple. Emotion. Making it his own. Why...should he be confined to doing what every other singer must do for lack of ability to be creative? Best EVER interpretation and delivery of this not so easy Christmas song. Technique is not interpretation. Technique enables interpretation.
Happy New Year to you.
Carrissa, I appreciate your technical ability to react to Davids training. This is a live recording from the year 2000. If you continue to react to his singing, you are in for a treat. He has performed so many great pieces of music and is still performing at a super high level today. Many consider him to be one of the greatest tenor voices on Earth.
Although his main focus is Contemporary Christian Music, He does do some Operatic Pieces and Pop genres too. You might be impressed with his Cover of Whitney Houston's "I HAVE NOTHING", and the Righteous Brother's "UNCHAINED MELODY"
That face in the background was only the best bass singer ever. The late George Younce.
David Phelps is a Classical musician and he got started because of Bill and Gloria Gaither. All glory gets given to God when he gets done singing. He will point his finger to God which proves his humility and humble. I don’t necessarily agree with you with what you said but I like David Phelps and Wes Hampton singing this song.
David is my favorite male vocalist. He is also a master storyteller.
Just know that your immediate criticism of David Phelps's breathing, without knowing OF him, will not set real well with many listeners because they know of David's abilities and know of many of his performances. This is the only song delivered by David in this manner, but realize that with his vast experience and expertise, he PURPOSELY stretched everything out to gain emphasis!! It was pretty unusual to hear the first time, but with subsequent listenings the continuity of it sets in! I believe David's strong faith in God and the holiness of this song led him to basically sing EVERY WORD with singular emphasis, thus leading to all the additional breaths taken so as to isolate each word for its full meaning - EVERY WORD!!! I hope you will listen a few more times and see if you understand what I am trying to say. If you really like the quality of David Phelps's singing, you may want to try his cover of Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing." : ruclips.net/video/h5b39F-9458/видео.html. or another would be his "Nessun Dorma": ruclips.net/video/pVSR4rIfBOk/видео.html. I'll look forward to your reaction to either of those! I know you'll want to sample another example of his high excellence! Then try "Mary, Did You Know" sung by David's friend and the lyrics writer Mark Lowry singing along with Voctave (ruclips.net/video/uaRpeMT1tjQ/видео.html), the excellent acapella group! Mark puts a special touch to his song and is himself an excellent vocalist!
Thank you for this reaction. As you can tell, David has a VERY fiercely loyal fan base. As such, it's hard for us to hear any negative comments. Merry Christmas!
Lol That old slack jawed guy was a KILLER bass singer for The Cathedrals
Though David is a trained singer, and has been singing for many years, he does incorporate different styles and genres at times because, I would say for him, the correct musical choices that some classical singers might make or some rock/pop singers might make automatically are not used by him because this is not classical or pop music but rather Southern Gospel style music and hanging on a word or breathing before the last word has a cause and effect type of reaction and I assure you is done on purpose by him. Can he do it for your taste? Yes, most certainly he can and does at times...but he does not put himself in a box for the sake of classical correctness. The one thing that I like about different styles and genres of music is that we do if fact have the ability to cross over and change things to suit ourselves as singers and musicians and know that just as there will be folks that disagree with our choices, there will also be those that will love those same choices. Now, I respect you opinion and what would be your choices...I'm just glad that on this song...he didn't make them. Otherwise you did very well young lady, very well indeed!
I agree with everyone..its intereference instead of reaction
Sorry I'm off topic, but I don't know if you missed or what:
Faouzia - Tears of gold (stripped version),
if so I want to introduce you to her.
Sorry again,
bye
P.s.:
Sting - Desert rose
love her singing this cover especially in arabic version and more...
The breath and phrasing is subjective. I see your points , although I don't disagree, nor do I agree. It's a subjective preference. Some of your takes on this song are quit unique and refreshing compared to other reactions on this performance. Keep up the good work!
David Phelps done, now Sohyang's and Voctave's version pleassssssse 😂😂😂
send me the link real quick
@@trinquisitor_th2993 Voctaves is trash. Home Free's version smokes theirs.
@ wow. Language. 🤭
He really doesn't need your advice. I guarantee he knows a lot more about music and singing than you. He's considered the best male vocal in the world. Also, there is nothing sexy about it. It's a beautiful Gospel Christmas song.
❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Amei sua reação gostaria que você reagisse a Gabriel Henrique música stand UP ou fillegod
Salutări din România ! Poate ați dori să o ascultați și pe cântăreața româno americană Laura Bretan cântând acest cântec. Eu mă gândesc că o să vă placă 😊🙋🇷🇴👍
For me the other breath choices makes its unic and not another in a dosen. And for a Dutch guy...i dont hear the differend oooo, aaa or eee lol. Happy hollidays
Woof
People are getting way too amped up over someone who is obviously giving a rave review.
Loved your reaction to David. I would love to see your reaction to his cover of Whitney Houston's I have Nothing as well! ruclips.net/video/h5b39F-9458/видео.htmlsi=dCd-9zpv0IUwPrnL
Great comments. I kinda like his breath choices. It slows the song down and adds drama.
I just found you and now I would love to see you analyze deep bass singer Geoff Castelucci. His recent cover of Carol of the Bells is about to hit a million views and it’s only been out for a couple of weeks. ❤
Yikes....I had never heard of this guy. But this comment section definitely turns me off from checking out anything else by him just so I can avoid all of these people....
David is so beloved by his fan base that his fans will fiercely defend his talent. Don't let that stop you from listening to some of his work. You may become a die hard fan too.
People talking about how good someone is and defending them makes you not want to listen to more? That’s really…odd 🤨
@@melanieballard110 It is not usual at all. I've seen fans of various artists go bananas if you say anything critical. These are fairly tame comments.
@@whirlybird5244 I think so too and it’s just odd to me that someone would say “oh they like them? That’s more reason for me not to even give it a shot” like what???
@@melanieballard110 Don't let the comments prevent you from listening to David. It isn't his fault. He is exceptionally talented. You will enjoy his voice and arrangements.
Good job on technically reacting to David. Very helpful and interesting to hear your thoughts on it. I'm sorry you are getting all the negative comments. But you gave us your honest reactions and thoughts, which isn't anything that should be commented on. Your channel, your choice. I'm glad you got to enjoy a bit of David's worshipful music. Thanks for sharing!