Sohyang's vocal ability is unmatched. She is the queen of live music, has the world's best treble range, and her emotions, vocal technique, and everything are perfect. Except for the Filipinos who criticize Sohyang, all of Sohyang's vocals are acknowledged.
I just found iust found out on another channel that SoHyang did the Sound of Music soundtrack in Korean and a wonderful gentleman sang my favorite song from the movie, Edelweiss. It was so beautiful, filled with amazed children.
Not my top favorite So Hyang performance either but I still like it a lot. She did win a huge international award for this performance in Canada which made So Hyang very happy and proud.
You are not alone in your response to this arrangement. There are others for whom the arrangement was not their favorite among Sohyang's work. For some context, this was her first time performing on this show and its competition format no doubt contributed to the final form of the arrangement of the song. I have heard opinions from those who are more tuned in to the original melodic composition for a more healing ambient. Here Sohyang brought a vocal extravaganza that can truly wow a voting audience expecting exceptional display of vocal excellence. No matter, our response to music is highly subjective and personal. We all like what we like but Sohyang brought in her effort here.
All of her Immortal Songs performances are over the top compared to the original. That's what the show is all about. It's a highly connective knock-out style show where the best singers in Korea bring their over-the-top performances.
She basically made it into a symphony, which I like from gospel songs and symphonic metal. You can’t think of it as a normal pop song. She elevated it in order to make you feel like you’re going higher and higher with each stage in the song. Try to think of it that way.
Ah, now I understand why you didn't especially care for So Hyang's arrangement / performance of Lean on Me. Coming into it with specific expectations, as well as a strong, strong, strong, emotionally charged connection, of course not. (Rest in Paradise, Your Sister) I enjoy her athletic interpretation of the song, though it bears little resemblance to the original Bill Withers version I recall so favourably. Would love to hear you sing it, Luke. Bless up!! And mahalo otra vez for pointing me in the direction of another rabbit hole. You are the best!!!
Thanks for the reaction. It's actually refreshing to see a honest reaction where someone isn't just overly praising every single performance. I absolutely love Sohyang, but this is actually one of my least favorite performances and I agree with some your opinions. Hopefully you have a chance to see some of her most amazing performances in the future. Perhaps our tastes may be similar so I will suggest a few songs that may appeal to you a bit more. Here are a few of my favorites that you haven't posted a reaction to yet: I think you might enjoy these: "I Will Always Miss You" (Bluesy vibe) ruclips.net/video/Y557dHLCgXI/видео.html "Stay" (Original Song) ruclips.net/video/n495_GgbeYU/видео.html These 2 are 100% Must Sees if you are a Sohyang Fan: "Everyone" (This link has subtitles and split screen)- ruclips.net/video/S9J1k_zmo24/видео.html, ""Fate" ruclips.net/video/6KILdYQRyWM/видео.html, 2 of my favorite Sohyang Collabs if you're interested. The first one is in my top 3 best duets I've ever heard in my life: "Wildflower" with Min Woohyuk ruclips.net/video/QsPC57wLwWQ/видео.html "Lying" colllab with Vibe ruclips.net/video/kWx3U1TlfeI/видео.html
I respect your opinion 100%. Everyone has different expectations when there is an original song. That's so obvious. I recommend for you I will always love you (Begin Again version) or ‘Amazing Grace(studio version)’. It's my favorite Sohyang's songs. Oh, ‘Misty’ is so good, too. Maybe it will satisfy your expectations.
Some people love this arrangement other people don't, it seems to be have brought about more ambivalent feelings with a a lot of people. Part of this show, Immortal Songs 2 is that the artist picks a song that meets the theme and re arrange it, and Sohyang was proud of this arrangement and did win with it. I think to appreciate this for what it is that the listener if they love the original has to put that aside and treat this as a new song and not compare it. The original will always be there to enjoy but this is basically a new song. I enjoy this performance and think she did an amazing job but It isn't one that I love. I still have Bridge over trouble Water, You raise me Up and Arirang Alone as my top 3. Edit for dumb spell check.
My suggestion is watch it again, and see how you feel. There’s some people who didn’t like Rihanna Super Bowl performance that much, they liked it, but didn’t love it. They watched it again weeks later, and they are loving it now!
i don't know if Bill Withers (song's author) ever heard this song before he died if not i'm sure he's enjoying hearing it from Heaven as much as we do downn here!
I absolutely LOVE So Hyang but I have to agree with you on this one. For reference I'm a retired studio/touring audio engineer who has worked with bands like Aerosmith, Metallica, Kiss, and Chicago so I have a pretty good ear. I know everyone listens to her covers of big songs but my absolute favorite of hers is called "Letter". It's based on a letter a woman writes to her husband about their lives together and how even though there were bad times if she could go back and change them she wouldn't because everything that has happened brought them to where they are now. She picks a couple from the crowd and sings to them as she reads a letter. It never fails to bring a tear to my eyes. The best live version I have found is here---->ruclips.net/video/dhmSWL1Vvto/видео.html And an audio only version with English translation is here---->ruclips.net/video/aoCquTBxygI/видео.html I really enjoy your reactions and I have subscribed to your channel. The first reaction channel I have ever subscribed to. Keep up the good work.
I've already knocked out by her first humming.. To me, her voice is source of energy!!
Sohyang's vocal ability is unmatched. She is the queen of live music, has the world's best treble range, and her emotions, vocal technique, and everything are perfect. Except for the Filipinos who criticize Sohyang, all of Sohyang's vocals are acknowledged.
The ultimate So Hyang song is Everyone. It is a must see!!!!!
😎👍 She is amazing ~♡
touring with Michael Bolton, performing live as part of a duo is just a bomb. And both of them are super cool
I just found iust found out on another channel that SoHyang did the Sound of Music soundtrack in Korean and a wonderful gentleman sang my favorite song from the movie, Edelweiss. It was so beautiful, filled with amazed children.
방가워 친구😅 소향님 동영상 고마워❤👑
Not my top favorite So Hyang performance either but I still like it a lot. She did win a huge international award for this performance in Canada which made So Hyang very happy and proud.
You are not alone in your response to this arrangement. There are others for whom the arrangement was not their favorite among Sohyang's work. For some context, this was her first time performing on this show and its competition format no doubt contributed to the final form of the arrangement of the song. I have heard opinions from those who are more tuned in to the original melodic composition for a more healing ambient. Here Sohyang brought a vocal extravaganza that can truly wow a voting audience expecting exceptional display of vocal excellence. No matter, our response to music is highly subjective and personal. We all like what we like but Sohyang brought in her effort here.
All of her Immortal Songs performances are over the top compared to the original. That's what the show is all about. It's a highly connective knock-out style show where the best singers in Korea bring their over-the-top performances.
She is a very incredible singer! ❤️
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She basically made it into a symphony, which I like from gospel songs and symphonic metal. You can’t think of it as a normal pop song. She elevated it in order to make you feel like you’re going higher and higher with each stage in the song. Try to think of it that way.
Ah, now I understand why you didn't especially care for So Hyang's arrangement / performance of Lean on Me. Coming into it with specific expectations, as well as a strong, strong, strong, emotionally charged connection, of course not. (Rest in Paradise, Your Sister) I enjoy her athletic interpretation of the song, though it bears little resemblance to the original Bill Withers version I recall so favourably. Would love to hear you sing it, Luke. Bless up!! And mahalo otra vez for pointing me in the direction of another rabbit hole. You are the best!!!
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Thanks for the reaction. It's actually refreshing to see a honest reaction where someone isn't just overly praising every single performance. I absolutely love Sohyang, but this is actually one of my least favorite performances and I agree with some your opinions. Hopefully you have a chance to see some of her most amazing performances in the future. Perhaps our tastes may be similar so I will suggest a few songs that may appeal to you a bit more. Here are a few of my favorites that you haven't posted a reaction to yet:
I think you might enjoy these:
"I Will Always Miss You" (Bluesy vibe) ruclips.net/video/Y557dHLCgXI/видео.html
"Stay" (Original Song) ruclips.net/video/n495_GgbeYU/видео.html
These 2 are 100% Must Sees if you are a Sohyang Fan:
"Everyone" (This link has subtitles and split screen)- ruclips.net/video/S9J1k_zmo24/видео.html,
""Fate" ruclips.net/video/6KILdYQRyWM/видео.html,
2 of my favorite Sohyang Collabs if you're interested. The first one is in my top 3 best duets I've ever heard in my life:
"Wildflower" with Min Woohyuk ruclips.net/video/QsPC57wLwWQ/видео.html
"Lying" colllab with Vibe ruclips.net/video/kWx3U1TlfeI/видео.html
I respect your opinion 100%. Everyone has different expectations when there is an original song. That's so obvious. I recommend for you I will always love you (Begin Again version) or ‘Amazing Grace(studio version)’. It's my favorite Sohyang's songs. Oh, ‘Misty’ is so good, too. Maybe it will satisfy your expectations.
Some people love this arrangement other people don't, it seems to be have brought about more ambivalent feelings with a a lot of people.
Part of this show, Immortal Songs 2 is that the artist picks a song that meets the theme and re arrange it, and Sohyang was proud of this arrangement and did win with it. I think to appreciate this for what it is that the listener if they love the original has to put that aside and treat this as a new song and not compare it. The original will always be there to enjoy but this is basically a new song.
I enjoy this performance and think she did an amazing job but It isn't one that I love. I still have Bridge over trouble Water, You raise me Up and Arirang Alone as my top 3.
Edit for dumb spell check.
My suggestion is watch it again, and see how you feel. There’s some people who didn’t like Rihanna Super Bowl performance that much, they liked it, but didn’t love it. They watched it again weeks later, and they are loving it now!
i don't know if Bill Withers (song's author) ever heard this song before he died if not i'm sure he's enjoying hearing it from Heaven as much as we do downn here!
I absolutely LOVE So Hyang but I have to agree with you on this one. For reference I'm a retired studio/touring audio engineer who has worked with bands like Aerosmith, Metallica, Kiss, and Chicago so I have a pretty good ear. I know everyone listens to her covers of big songs but my absolute favorite of hers is called "Letter". It's based on a letter a woman writes to her husband about their lives together and how even though there were bad times if she could go back and change them she wouldn't because everything that has happened brought them to where they are now. She picks a couple from the crowd and sings to them as she reads a letter. It never fails to bring a tear to my eyes. The best live version I have found is here---->ruclips.net/video/dhmSWL1Vvto/видео.html
And an audio only version with English translation is here---->ruclips.net/video/aoCquTBxygI/видео.html
I really enjoy your reactions and I have subscribed to your channel. The first reaction channel I have ever subscribed to. Keep up the good work.