The camera crew followed Sohyang backstage after this performance and she collapsed into an armchair and told another singer that she was trembling she was so exhausted from pouring her entire being into this song. She also said that she broke down and cried repeatedly when practising for this song, it was just so emotional for her. If I sound like a Sohyang fan, believe me when I say I am in _awe_ of her. And I say _that_ about no other singer. 😮😮😮
This was one of the first two or three So-Hyang videos I saw, and she's one of my favorite singers now. For those who don't understand why she's not a bigger deal worldwide, she doesn't sing for fame, fortune, or a record deal, because she's turned down a few. She sings to lift people up and make them feel better. She sings for a greater purpose and a higher power. She's very religious. She's also a cancer survivor. Now that you've done this one Julia, it's only natural that "Lean On Me" should be right around the corner. She does have some videos out that were made this year which would include: Never Enough Amazing Grace I Will Always Love You
"Lean on Me" is awesome, and Julia should definitely get to it eventually. But at the same time, Lean on Me definitely falls into the category of what Julia is describing: An arrangement that starts off more quietly, but then wallops the audience with SoHyang's powerhouse vocal abilities. Maybe she could do Lean on Me after the next SoHyang reaction (whatever that may be).
Interesting background info. Hard to believe that someone would pass up opportunity to amass some level of fame and fortune. Could always use such money to address the myriad of ills across the globe. Hope passing on such was truly her choice and that she is happy. In the end, living life in the best way for you is most important.🤩🥰
Sohyang explains that each time she performs, she truly believes that she is singing in front of God, not in front of people.(CTS Talk Show interview: 3/6/2008).So, yes... she's "all in."
Once i met her on the stage back in 15yrs ago in Tacoma, Washington, she was small, but so energetic. Her performance is way more powerful than we just watch her through video. Her voice is incredibly powerful and loud at the high notes, also her breath like never stop. she is truly talented.
I think what makes her such a powerhouse: While the performance aspect is carefully rehearsed and thought-out, I get the feeling she has such a grand heart that her sincerity and feeling burn through all the performance acts and we see her very soul. Coupled with blazing vocal chops and genuine beauty, that's the killer combination.
Another songs that define perfectly the variety in sohyang repertory are: Misty - from begin again Corea I will go to you like the first snow - also from begin again Corea I’ll be there- from begin again Corea Fate Only my heart knows- the live performance In the flower garden Please from begin again Corea Back in time- from begin again Corea And she is going to release a new cover titled “Love poem” in Begin again Corea the next week, is going to be amazing since is sohyang These songs are just gorgeous, a must watch
It's about time you get around to this one. This is the first SoHyang performance I watched and it still gives me chills every time I watch it again. You could feel she sing this song from the bottom of her heart and her emotions are genuine and honest. She is not just putting up a show here. It touches you like a personal confession full of love and devotion, if I may say it.
Sohyang is so impressive to me and you pick up on the details. Might be my personal favorite female singer of all time. I always love your reaction videos because you break it down, and those little edits with comments above the video are a nice pacing break to the pauses with talks so it's not just non-stop pauses. And to be random internetguy #1073 you are absolutely gorgeous, I just had to throw that in there.
so hyang sings to bring joy to others & to make the world better; a truly simple yet humble&honest venture... she's insanely talented, yes duh, but i believe the raw emotional response she manages to invoke from anyone with a soul is intertwined with her simplistic beginning goal&unwavering faith. i am not a definitively religious person, nor have any strong connection to a higher power, but so hyang's conviction in her own floods out of her when she sings, & makes me believe in *something* whatever the heck that may be. ugh, the feels are too real, even hundreds of times deep listening to this...please do yrself & us the favor of exploring so hyang's powers as frequently as possible! her recent rendition of "i will always love you" from the begin again korea concert is of note, as is her rendition of "amazing grace" from early this year.
@@jvoxfox love your reactions julia, can you react to sohyang "where are you"? its one most emotional performances shes done, she cried after vimeo.com/254194327 this link has eng subtitles
I'm an overthinker too, and that's exactly how I feel. I'd love to see you react to her performances on the masked singer. Some of the coolest imo: Home, Breathe, and Do You Know Musicality, watch her perform the Power of Love, as well as Amazing Grace
I first heard this song by So Hyang several years ago and it started the search you mention and if will make a difference you can find it on her 6 shows on Masked singer from Korea. Then recently she did a tour in Korea in the streets and everyday workplaces to give hope to the essential workers. she showed so much versatility and still the best ability in those street shows. One was done a shipping dock , with workers standing near as she performed "I will always love you" by dolly Pardon originally and made a huge hit by Whitney Houston. It was simply beautiful and so timely. Thanks for doing your reaction and I agree with everything you mention. My reaction is simple. she is a perfectly tuned musical instrument and produces spiritual experiences that are a blessing to us....
Listen to her; "I Will always love you"", She sang the saxophone part, never heard before.You hear in the beginning she sang acapella and a short silence and then a soft contueing of her singing.She sings in the open air near a harbour with a public and a band. It's an intimate setting !! It's not grand but you will be moved only with her crying singing voice ! OMG !!
Either 'i will always love you' or 'misty' from the show ' begin again korea'. They were basically 'busking around korea to keep the spirits of the people up during the pandemic. You wont believe this but her voice is even better now in 2020,she has experienced a lengthy period for her of relatively good health & not only is she singing better but she looks amazing too
What a sensational performance. What an amazing reaction. Absolutely I agree with you. She is ju~~~st amazing. Thank you so much for great analysis and reaction. Absolutely I agree with you. Please more react to Sohyang. Have a nice day.
"Misty', a standard jazz tune, is completely opposite to full production pieces. It's just her voice only with minimal accompaniment. You'll enjoy it immensely.
So Hyang is GREAT, however what makes this song sooo special is the arrangement which she writes / coordinates. It is, by definition, a southern American gospel arrangement, and I believe that this performance was actually part of a church service in Korea. Many church songs are arranged this way. There are about 3 additional layers of "hook" (syncopation, up-tempo, rich orchestral) in this song as a result which is splendidly captivating. In addition to So Hyang's masterful performance is the equally masterful arrangement. Solid stuff. Btw, that is a G5 she is hitting full / mixed voice. Impressive with unbelievably technical skills on full display. Well done!
I've seen all of these performances 100 times and I still tear up. Bottle your tears and do more of her. She is amazing. And for something simpler that you seek try 'Misty' or any of her other 'Begin Again Korea' performances.
Thanks Julia for all your SoHyang reactions, they were all emotional and analytical as much as they should. Seen them all 4-5 times each. I would suggest her performance in "I Will Always Love You" from the "KoreaBeginAgain" campaign, where she is sitting under the sun, with a guitar and a piano, also if you want to listen to her kind of rapping, try her "Day Day" from the same campaign
I've seen these performances so many times but she still gives me goosebumps every time. I've found that since she's an author, the storytelling quality in her voice and the emotions she gives to each line overwhelm me so much. In the best way, ofc. She sings like it's a film score, panning over a scene. It's ridiculous. But if I could also recommend something to react to, I'd love it if you could watch Mamamoo's Killing Voice on Dingo!
For more subtle, laid back performances from Sohyang, I'd recommend checking out some stuff from Begin Again Korea, which she appeared on earlier this year. The show involved "busking" outside across Korea and since it's not a competition, she didn't feel as much pressure to sing at the upper limits as much. Some Begin Again performances: I Will Always Love You (big midbelts obviously but lots of softer vocals too): ruclips.net/video/DO845EqU3eE/видео.html I Love You (her own song): ruclips.net/video/xdQgY-yBcrU/видео.html Day Day (a fun rap song -- yes, she raps and very well too!): ruclips.net/video/bBQwhC_LLek/видео.html If I Ain't Got You (so soulful and so many different vocal coordinations!): ruclips.net/video/cNrM2RJ93JE/видео.html Please (one of her saddest performances!): ruclips.net/video/SzzmGMCXX0I/видео.html Back in Time (a stripped back ballad and a great showcase of her lows): ruclips.net/video/stoLdF9_j0c/видео.html I Will Go to You Like the First Snow (another ballad!): ruclips.net/video/XQmnDmsCovI/видео.html Wind Song (she's sung this A LOT as she recorded an official arrangement of it as a soundtrack for a KDrama a few years back): ruclips.net/video/GG6ZVcnNcRM/видео.html She also sang "Never Enough" and did an amazing job, but it's not a live performance and it's quite the belt-fest, so not sure if you'd be as interested in that. She's also appearing on Begin Again again this week with a new round of performances, so far we know of "Love Poem" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," but there will be more than that. Most of these, while still definitely vocally impressive, have a more stripped back and casual approach, where Sohyang uses more lighter dynamics, agility, low notes and midbelts rather than a ton of super high belting. It fits the laid back atmosphere of street performances better, and it was nice to see here sing new stuff in an environment where she doesn't feel pressured to belt into the rafters for votes. This would also just be a nice way to hear her at her most recent! There's more Begin Again performances where those came from, but those are her real stand outs in my opinion that also showcase a more reserved side. Unfortunately, quite a few of her other English covers on Begin Again (not listed above) are not available on RUclips outside of Korea, but they can be found on Vimeo or accessed with a VPN on RUclips. Some of these include: I'll Be There I Won't Give Up Stuck with U You Are the Reason (sung once before Begin Again this year with Greg Priester: ruclips.net/video/yKd8AWV7e_Y/видео.html) Misty (has been sung many times outside of Begin Again though, here's one of them: ruclips.net/video/UXHkJbyDSDM/видео.html) Marvin Gaye Loved the reaction! Hope this helps!
This reaction video is my favorite reaction video. The quality of the video is very good, and the audio quality is also good. I felt fantastic while watching the video. She doesn't stop singing because she doesn't want to break the flow and emotion of the song. Julia is beautiful and shows wonderful analysis and reactions. I enjoyed the reaction video, which was as passionate and cool as her red hair! Thank you, Julia.🦔
I second Misty. It's a very recent performance and she doesn't get extremely belty. More like a lullaby. It's very nice. Edited to add: Make sure it's the recent one from Begin Again Korea, I know she has a couple diff. versions of it out there, this one is by far the best.
The story behind So Hyang is.. Insane, the amount she's been thru and overcome is.. She just put the soul into her performance and love, she's overcome so much, she can do anything.
I am admittedly not familiar with Sohyang, so thanks for the intro. As a Texan constantly hearing old and new country songs and singers, I do have to note that a good many of the runs and even Sohyang's pronunciation in the first half of this song remind me of a country music performer. Great versatility for sure.
Reacted this.. Exactly..?😅 Beautiful.. so emotional to bear when she whisperes, yet so angelic.. so soothing. Her outstanding but resonated high note is seriously beautiful. Phenomenal and stunning..👍 So pleased to see you react this song. Your reaction, including "You raise me up" and "Everyone" is very professional and technically on point.
So much great stuff from her has just dropped - Stay (an original from her), Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (amazing duet), Love Poem, a new arrangement of You Raise Me Up that is much different from the one you've reacted to, Amazing Grace and I Won't Give Up. None of these songs have her go into flamethrower mixed voice mode for extended periods and they all have lots of really cool dynamics. Hope to see you revisit her soon!
Try her performance of Day Day on King of Masked Singer (or Begin Again Korea). It will definitely not make you cry, but it'll for sure blow you away. It is a very demanding arrangement, especially in terms of breath control, pitch, and accuracy. Plus she does some incredible stuff with the melody and tempo!
Juuup she touches your soul and brings real emmotions on a listener...great reaction and this is what makes you special you show how you feel with each reaction and ofcourse your knowledge is amazing!! Stay real and healthy!!!!
Hi Julia, well when one of the most beautiful songs of all time is sung by an incredibly beautiful voice, it will move you. It brings me to tears too. This is the power of music for all of us in the way the music hits us hard and hits us in the heart! Love this. :)
I used to have this song (performed by a different artist) as the first track on a beat-mixed tape I used for instructing aerobics, back in the ''80s, (you may laugh, but I am over 50 now, and I can still jump and land in the splits, without requiring six months of rehab, so bite me). The version I had followed the same pattern / arrangement you described, with a delicate start (stretch / mobility) and gradually transitioned into the big, powerful belts and runs (big amplitude moves and 'travels'). It was my favourite tape just for that track, and I used it way too much for years, until the quality deteriorated too much, so this song is totally ingrained into my psyche, but THIS!!! Holy crap, this is amazing. She has so much power and control. How could you not be totally amazed by her ability, especially if you know exactly how she is producing these sounds? I am insanely jealous that I can not appreciate her ability at same level of understanding that you do, Julia. (I still teared up a bit). Fan girl away, any time you like. The looks of awe and amazement on your face were absolute gold, and I am completely besotted with your speechless gesticulations, your quirky turns of phrase, and your amazing captions and editing - easily the most creative and entertaining reaction videos I have seen - second to none. Play on.
Even more than your good technical analysis, I think your facial/bodily reaction is spot on. Meaning, being flabbergasted is totally the most appropriate response to someone who is so ridiculously good. And I think the more one knows about singing, the more speechless he/she is likely to become when listening to one of Sohyang's performances.
Oh, thank you for checking her out! She's amazing! Can't wait for you to check "Day Day" one day to see the a whole different side of hers :D Her rapping unexpectedly good. 😂 Or Misty on begin again for a jazzy performance with technical perfection! Or "Please" on begin again. I promise, you'll cry. It's so sad. Both "Misty" and "please" are not about high note. They're just perfect!
Yes her newer performances-- Begin Korea ...outside concert...so very difficult to sound good(wind, acoustics, etc)... her cover of "I will Always Love You" ,,whitney would be smiling from above! and her fill in skat in place of the sax instrumental is awesome too! Glad to have you back for your reaction of the Queen & Angel sent from above to comfort us during these stressful times! Thanks for your great reactions! Stay safe!
I love the way you did most of the reaction, instead of pausing so much you had captions we could read and let the singer continue without interuption , well done.
UNESCO should put Sohyang's voice on the World Heritage List. This voice must be protected as one of the greatest treasures of humanity :)
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That's right!
The camera crew followed Sohyang backstage after this performance and she collapsed into an armchair and told another singer that she was trembling she was so exhausted from pouring her entire being into this song. She also said that she broke down and cried repeatedly when practising for this song, it was just so emotional for her. If I sound like a Sohyang fan, believe me when I say I am in _awe_ of her. And I say _that_ about no other singer. 😮😮😮
I ha e been following this incredible lady for few years now and everytime I hear her sing i feel i am in heaven and always tear up
An amazing woman
She was recently on Begin again - Korea. I've not listened to all of them but "I will always love you" is solid
Also " if I ain't got you"!!!
they have stitch copyright
She does Whitney the best I had ever heard from a Female vocalist
Best cover I've ever heard in my whole life.
I would say Misty or I won't give up is the best from that show..
It moved me also. So much.
This was one of the first two or three So-Hyang videos I saw, and she's one of my favorite singers now. For those who don't understand why she's not a bigger deal worldwide, she doesn't sing for fame, fortune, or a record deal, because she's turned down a few. She sings to lift people up and make them feel better. She sings for a greater purpose and a higher power. She's very religious. She's also a cancer survivor. Now that you've done this one Julia, it's only natural that "Lean On Me" should be right around the corner.
She does have some videos out that were made this year which would include:
Never Enough
Amazing Grace
I Will Always Love You
"Lean on Me" is awesome, and Julia should definitely get to it eventually. But at the same time, Lean on Me definitely falls into the category of what Julia is describing: An arrangement that starts off more quietly, but then wallops the audience with SoHyang's powerhouse vocal abilities. Maybe she could do Lean on Me after the next SoHyang reaction (whatever that may be).
Interesting background info. Hard to believe that someone would pass up opportunity to amass some level of fame and fortune. Could always use such money to address the myriad of ills across the globe. Hope passing on such was truly her choice and that she is happy. In the end, living life in the best way for you is most important.🤩🥰
Her voice is a talent given by God.
She sings every syllable like it's the last one to ever come out of her mouth, doesn't she?
She sure does.
You described it so well actually
She had cancer, that's why she lives and sings as if it's the last time she can do it every single time.
Sohyang explains that each time she performs, she truly believes that she is singing in front of God, not in front of people.(CTS Talk Show interview: 3/6/2008).So, yes... she's "all in."
@Shiloh Christian Thanks! Can I have some free viruses and spyware on my phone to go with it?
Asshole.
Sohyang is astoundingly good. I tear-up also listening to her
her “lean on me” is soooo perfect too
she sings like an angel
When an Aussie says “it’s disgusting” means it’s REALLY good 😂
100% accurate
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi! 🇦🇺
True that lol
@@jvoxfox ruclips.net/video/4xVLyW0_Xbs/видео.html it's sohyang's another video
Thanks a lot🤣 i got culture shock when i heard her said that
She does live like a bridge over troubled water, which is why I can't but love her.
Once i met her on the stage back in 15yrs ago in Tacoma, Washington, she was small, but so energetic.
Her performance is way more powerful than we just watch her through video. Her voice is incredibly powerful and loud at the high notes, also her breath like never stop. she is truly talented.
오 내가 인스타 dm으로 이노래 리엑션 해달라고 했는데 진짜 올라오다니ㅠㅠㅠㅠ사랑해요 줄리아🥰
소향 어른아이도 좀 신청해 주세요 ㅜㅜ
진심이 느껴지는 감상 소향에대한 진심어린 펑가 감사합니다 그래서 그대 더욱더 아름답습니다 👍
I've listen to this song at about 50 time since it came out.
Sohyang♥️
I think what makes her such a powerhouse: While the performance aspect is carefully rehearsed and thought-out, I get the feeling she has such a grand heart that her sincerity and feeling burn through all the performance acts and we see her very soul. Coupled with blazing vocal chops and genuine beauty, that's the killer combination.
Her Masked Singer performance of "Hug Me" is the most subtle, beautiful thing. I cry every time I listen to it!
Another songs that define perfectly the variety in sohyang repertory are:
Misty - from begin again Corea
I will go to you like the first snow - also from begin again Corea
I’ll be there- from begin again Corea
Fate
Only my heart knows- the live performance
In the flower garden
Please from begin again Corea
Back in time- from begin again Corea
And she is going to release a new cover titled “Love poem” in Begin again Corea the next week, is going to be amazing since is sohyang
These songs are just gorgeous, a must watch
Misty was her best performance in 2020 in my opinion😬
I would recommend 'I Won't Give Up' also. Love that song especially her version.😭
Misty, I Won't Give Up, and Day Day among others from Begin Again Korea
Don't forget 'this is my world'. Fairly old one but that one was w e i g h t y.
well, her Oh, Holly night is also different too
It's about time you get around to this one.
This is the first SoHyang performance I watched and it still gives me chills every time I watch it again.
You could feel she sing this song from the bottom of her heart and her emotions are genuine and honest.
She is not just putting up a show here. It touches you like a personal confession full of love and devotion, if I may say it.
쥴리아 초반에 말하는게 너무 귀엽네요.
Thank you for react :)
From South Korea
Sohyang is so impressive to me and you pick up on the details. Might be my personal favorite female singer of all time. I always love your reaction videos because you break it down, and those little edits with comments above the video are a nice pacing break to the pauses with talks so it's not just non-stop pauses. And to be random internetguy #1073 you are absolutely gorgeous, I just had to throw that in there.
Such a beautiful voice.
so hyang sings to bring joy to others & to make the world better; a truly simple yet humble&honest venture... she's insanely talented, yes duh, but i believe the raw emotional response she manages to invoke from anyone with a soul is intertwined with her simplistic beginning goal&unwavering faith.
i am not a definitively religious person, nor have any strong connection to a higher power, but so hyang's conviction in her own floods out of her when she sings, & makes me believe in *something* whatever the heck that may be.
ugh, the feels are too real, even hundreds of times deep listening to this...please do yrself & us the favor of exploring so hyang's powers as frequently as possible!
her recent rendition of "i will always love you" from the begin again korea concert is of note, as is her rendition of "amazing grace" from early this year.
This is what happens when you combine a great song with a great voice……Goosebumps! She definitely is angelic!
I can't get enough of her... I've probably heard this song few hundred times.. possibly more ..but I also love the message not just the technique..
she needs a concert in the Sydney Opera House
I will fly there and just sit in the audience and weep.
@@jvoxfox mee too. Absolutely I agree with you.
@@jvoxfox hi julia, thought you had reacted to this song 6 months ago? Am I wrong?
@@hossetttren253 hi, i haven't reacted to this before now. Raise Me Up and Everyone was six months ago :)
@@jvoxfox love your reactions julia, can you react to sohyang "where are you"? its one most emotional performances shes done, she cried after vimeo.com/254194327 this link has eng subtitles
I absolutely loved that punch at the end. She knew she nailed it!
I'm an overthinker too, and that's exactly how I feel.
I'd love to see you react to her performances on the masked singer.
Some of the coolest imo: Home, Breathe, and Do You Know
Musicality, watch her perform the Power of Love, as well as Amazing Grace
(If you are going to react, try Vimeo for the videos)
Been waiting for this.
I first heard this song by So Hyang several years ago and it started the search you mention and if will make a difference you can find it on her 6 shows on Masked singer from Korea. Then recently she did a tour in Korea in the streets and everyday workplaces to give hope to the essential workers. she showed so much versatility and still the best ability in those street shows. One was done a shipping dock , with workers standing near as she performed "I will always love you" by dolly Pardon originally and made a huge hit by Whitney Houston. It was simply beautiful and so timely. Thanks for doing your reaction and I agree with everything you mention. My reaction is simple. she is a perfectly tuned musical instrument and produces spiritual experiences that are a blessing to us....
Listen to her; "I Will always love you"", She sang the saxophone part, never heard before.You hear in the beginning she sang acapella and a short silence and then a soft contueing of her singing.She sings in the open air near a harbour with a public and a band. It's an intimate setting !! It's not grand but you will be moved only with her crying singing voice ! OMG !!
Either 'i will always love you' or 'misty' from the show ' begin again korea'. They were basically 'busking around korea to keep the spirits of the people up during the pandemic. You wont believe this but her voice is even better now in 2020,she has experienced a lengthy period for her of relatively good health & not only is she singing better but she looks amazing too
world class reaction!!!
world class sohyang~♡
merry x-mas~🥰
don't cry....😪😄😉
What a sensational performance.
What an amazing reaction.
Absolutely I agree with you.
She is ju~~~st amazing.
Thank you so much for great analysis and reaction. Absolutely I agree with you.
Please more react to Sohyang. Have a nice day.
"Misty', a standard jazz tune, is completely opposite to full production pieces.
It's just her voice only with minimal accompaniment. You'll enjoy it immensely.
So Hyang is GREAT, however what makes this song sooo special is the arrangement which she writes / coordinates. It is, by definition, a southern American gospel arrangement, and I believe that this performance was actually part of a church service in Korea. Many church songs are arranged this way. There are about 3 additional layers of "hook" (syncopation, up-tempo, rich orchestral) in this song as a result which is splendidly captivating. In addition to So Hyang's masterful performance is the equally masterful arrangement. Solid stuff. Btw, that is a G5 she is hitting full / mixed voice. Impressive with unbelievably technical skills on full display. Well done!
Yesss, I was hoping for this!
♥️She is My Queen of Singers... she sings with her whole heart, soul and emotions!! ♥️🕊️ Big Merry Christmas to you! 🎄🎄
항상 진심어린 리액션에 감사합니다. ^^
Hello Julia ~♡
I'm always grateful for your reaction ♡
Your smile makes me feel good :D
Please upload a lot of video of Sohyang this year
I've seen all of these performances 100 times and I still tear up. Bottle your tears and do more of her. She is amazing. And for something simpler that you seek try 'Misty' or any of her other 'Begin Again Korea' performances.
Thanks Julia for all your SoHyang reactions, they were all emotional and analytical as much as they should. Seen them all 4-5 times each. I would suggest her performance in "I Will Always Love You" from the "KoreaBeginAgain" campaign, where she is sitting under the sun, with a guitar and a piano, also if you want to listen to her kind of rapping, try her "Day Day" from the same campaign
I've seen these performances so many times but she still gives me goosebumps every time. I've found that since she's an author, the storytelling quality in her voice and the emotions she gives to each line overwhelm me so much. In the best way, ofc. She sings like it's a film score, panning over a scene. It's ridiculous.
But if I could also recommend something to react to, I'd love it if you could watch Mamamoo's Killing Voice on Dingo!
정말 재밌네요 ㅋㅋ 소향님을 사랑해주셔서감사합니다 저도 많이 좋아해서 매일 들어요 ㅎ 항상 힘들때 힘이 되주는 소향님입니다 ㅜ
Sohyang's piano voice, reminds me of the literal definition of Korea, " The Land Of The Morning Calm ", so soothing & beautiful. Peace Julia❤🤗⚘🎄🥂😎
I think there are very few female singers in the world who have the same level of singing ability as her.
It’s like she’s crying the lyrics. She’s amazing.
Sohyang (I Can Only Imagine)
Much more simplistic, but absolutely beautiful!!
Sohyang - Day Day
Misty
Do you know
I will always love you
And more please
For more subtle, laid back performances from Sohyang, I'd recommend checking out some stuff from Begin Again Korea, which she appeared on earlier this year. The show involved "busking" outside across Korea and since it's not a competition, she didn't feel as much pressure to sing at the upper limits as much.
Some Begin Again performances:
I Will Always Love You (big midbelts obviously but lots of softer vocals too): ruclips.net/video/DO845EqU3eE/видео.html
I Love You (her own song): ruclips.net/video/xdQgY-yBcrU/видео.html
Day Day (a fun rap song -- yes, she raps and very well too!): ruclips.net/video/bBQwhC_LLek/видео.html
If I Ain't Got You (so soulful and so many different vocal coordinations!): ruclips.net/video/cNrM2RJ93JE/видео.html
Please (one of her saddest performances!): ruclips.net/video/SzzmGMCXX0I/видео.html
Back in Time (a stripped back ballad and a great showcase of her lows): ruclips.net/video/stoLdF9_j0c/видео.html
I Will Go to You Like the First Snow (another ballad!): ruclips.net/video/XQmnDmsCovI/видео.html
Wind Song (she's sung this A LOT as she recorded an official arrangement of it as a soundtrack for a KDrama a few years back): ruclips.net/video/GG6ZVcnNcRM/видео.html
She also sang "Never Enough" and did an amazing job, but it's not a live performance and it's quite the belt-fest, so not sure if you'd be as interested in that.
She's also appearing on Begin Again again this week with a new round of performances, so far we know of "Love Poem" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," but there will be more than that.
Most of these, while still definitely vocally impressive, have a more stripped back and casual approach, where Sohyang uses more lighter dynamics, agility, low notes and midbelts rather than a ton of super high belting. It fits the laid back atmosphere of street performances better, and it was nice to see here sing new stuff in an environment where she doesn't feel pressured to belt into the rafters for votes. This would also just be a nice way to hear her at her most recent!
There's more Begin Again performances where those came from, but those are her real stand outs in my opinion that also showcase a more reserved side. Unfortunately, quite a few of her other English covers on Begin Again (not listed above) are not available on RUclips outside of Korea, but they can be found on Vimeo or accessed with a VPN on RUclips. Some of these include:
I'll Be There
I Won't Give Up
Stuck with U
You Are the Reason (sung once before Begin Again this year with Greg Priester: ruclips.net/video/yKd8AWV7e_Y/видео.html)
Misty (has been sung many times outside of Begin Again though, here's one of them: ruclips.net/video/UXHkJbyDSDM/видео.html)
Marvin Gaye
Loved the reaction! Hope this helps!
가수란 것은 이런 것이다.....
This reaction video is my favorite reaction video. The quality of the video is very good, and the audio quality is also good. I felt fantastic while watching the video. She doesn't stop singing because she doesn't want to break the flow and emotion of the song. Julia is beautiful and shows wonderful analysis and reactions. I enjoyed the reaction video, which was as passionate and cool as her red hair! Thank you, Julia.🦔
Check out her sing "Misty" & "The Only Thing". Both quite relaxing song.
I second Misty. It's a very recent performance and she doesn't get extremely belty. More like a lullaby. It's very nice.
Edited to add: Make sure it's the recent one from Begin Again Korea, I know she has a couple diff. versions of it out there, this one is by far the best.
@@paradoxicalreaction3758 Misty is like the epitome of Sohyang lullaby.🥰
I agree and would add Sohyang(소향)amazing grace apr 2020 ruclips.net/video/M7OXYs1J8p4/видео.html (this was done for the Pandemic)
@@paradoxicalreaction3758 I added Misty for you to my list above...
The story behind So Hyang is.. Insane, the amount she's been thru and overcome is.. She just put the soul into her performance and love, she's overcome so much, she can do anything.
I am admittedly not familiar with Sohyang, so thanks for the intro. As a Texan constantly hearing old and new country songs and singers, I do have to note that a good many of the runs and even Sohyang's pronunciation in the first half of this song remind me of a country music performer. Great versatility for sure.
One of the realist and most genuine reactions to this song I’ve ever seen, and boy have I seen a lot... amazing👍.
Been a while since you've done So Hyang!
I can see she is happy when she is singing.
She did her best and enjoyed.
That is a real singer.
천사가있다면 이런 목소리를 가지고있을것이다. 줄리아도 이뻐요♡
Insane , I have watched this over and over a thousand times and same amount of tears fill and empty from my eyes . Completely blows me away !!
너무 좋은 리액션!! 너무 예쁜 줄리아 닐론!!
너무아름다운 목소리 우리에 자랑입니다
Reacted this.. Exactly..?😅
Beautiful.. so emotional to bear when she whisperes, yet so angelic.. so soothing.
Her outstanding but resonated high note is seriously beautiful.
Phenomenal and stunning..👍
So pleased to see you react this song.
Your reaction, including "You raise me up" and "Everyone" is very professional and technically on point.
Beautiful 😁
So much great stuff from her has just dropped - Stay (an original from her), Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (amazing duet), Love Poem, a new arrangement of You Raise Me Up that is much different from the one you've reacted to, Amazing Grace and I Won't Give Up. None of these songs have her go into flamethrower mixed voice mode for extended periods and they all have lots of really cool dynamics. Hope to see you revisit her soon!
Long time no see you julia.
thanks for So Hyang Reaction...
She's singing.
To healing everyone...
who deserve.
She doesn't love to sing. She sings to love.
Try her performance of Day Day on King of Masked Singer (or Begin Again Korea). It will definitely not make you cry, but it'll for sure blow you away. It is a very demanding arrangement, especially in terms of breath control, pitch, and accuracy. Plus she does some incredible stuff with the melody and tempo!
Merry Christmas and thank you so much.
Oh my god if you want variety of her musical approaches I would recommend you to react to her masked singer performances :D
Glad you got around to this recommendation - as knew it would overwhelm you 🤣
It is my favourite rendition of Bridge Over Troubled Water.
day day
mona lisa
dear love
home
check "sohyang the king of masked singers" list
i think you can find sohyang's other style.
Juuup she touches your soul and brings real emmotions on a listener...great reaction and this is what makes you special you show how you feel with each reaction and ofcourse your knowledge is amazing!! Stay real and healthy!!!!
Great reaction!
So Hyang...🥺❤️
So Good!
amazing grace!! please!!
I love that slightly nasal “twang” she adds in her belted sound. That reminds me of someone else, but I can’t quite think who.
소향 만세
Stay, which So Hyang wrote, will give you everything your looking for.
Hi Julia, well when one of the most beautiful songs of all time is sung by an incredibly beautiful voice, it will move you. It brings me to tears too. This is the power of music for all of us in the way the music hits us hard and hits us in the heart! Love this. :)
Great to watch your reaction to So Hyang! Merry Christmas!
I used to have this song (performed by a different artist) as the first track on a beat-mixed tape I used for instructing aerobics, back in the ''80s, (you may laugh, but I am over 50 now, and I can still jump and land in the splits, without requiring six months of rehab, so bite me).
The version I had followed the same pattern / arrangement you described, with a delicate start (stretch / mobility) and gradually transitioned into the big, powerful belts and runs (big amplitude moves and 'travels'). It was my favourite tape just for that track, and I used it way too much for years, until the quality deteriorated too much, so this song is totally ingrained into my psyche, but THIS!!! Holy crap, this is amazing.
She has so much power and control. How could you not be totally amazed by her ability, especially if you know exactly how she is producing these sounds? I am insanely jealous that I can not appreciate her ability at same level of understanding that you do, Julia. (I still teared up a bit).
Fan girl away, any time you like. The looks of awe and amazement on your face were absolute gold, and I am completely besotted with your speechless gesticulations, your quirky turns of phrase, and your amazing captions and editing - easily the most creative and entertaining reaction videos I have seen - second to none. Play on.
Lean on me is my favorite song of hers. I recommend this song for you. Now don't cry and enjoy this song!!
Wow! I was shocked when she went into that fuller, more “gospel-y” belted sound
Can't watch this till later but YASSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Thank you Julia!!!!
Stunning! I have no other words. Thank you for your wonderful reaction.
Even more than your good technical analysis, I think your facial/bodily reaction is spot on. Meaning, being flabbergasted is totally the most appropriate response to someone who is so ridiculously good. And I think the more one knows about singing, the more speechless he/she is likely to become when listening to one of Sohyang's performances.
Oh, thank you for checking her out! She's amazing! Can't wait for you to check "Day Day" one day to see the a whole different side of hers :D Her rapping unexpectedly good. 😂 Or Misty on begin again for a jazzy performance with technical perfection! Or "Please" on begin again. I promise, you'll cry. It's so sad. Both "Misty" and "please" are not about high note. They're just perfect!
She does a great version of "Never enough", staring her and her and her.
Yes her newer performances-- Begin Korea ...outside concert...so very difficult to sound good(wind, acoustics, etc)... her cover of "I will Always Love You" ,,whitney would be smiling from above! and her fill in skat in place of the sax instrumental is awesome too! Glad to have you back for your reaction of the Queen & Angel sent from above to comfort us during these stressful times! Thanks for your great reactions! Stay safe!
In Begin Again, she sang a very beautiful sad song called Please.
Her OST Only My Heart Knows (no copyright issue) is also beautiful.
NO WORDS JUST EMMOTIONS (TEARS FLOWING TOO)!!!
"Begin Again - I Will Always Love You"
is one where you can see her musicality!
I love the way you did most of the reaction, instead of pausing so much you had captions we could read and let the singer continue without interuption , well done.
I think her cover of "I Can Only Imagine" is great.