“She’s inviting you to bring your own truth and meet her there.” -Brilliant analysis, Cedric, of how Sohyoung makes us feel whatever WE are feeling, or need to feel, instead of imposing her feelings on us. I’d not put that distinction into any kind of coherent thought before, but it so brilliantly encapsulates her gift. Thank you for yet another informative and entertaining reaction video 💜

@deb9869

Жыл бұрын

I love your analysis of her as her and Dimash is on a plane of their own in terms of making their covers better than the original! They are the epitome of true artists; they sing the song in terms of how best to serve each note, word, phrase of the song!!!! Aloha from Hawaii!

This wonderful lady can sing literally any genre & I am sure that the more you listen to her, the more you will discover this for yourself. Just to prove this to the extreme, I suggest you listen to her performance of Ella Fitzgerald’s ‘Misty’ from the ‘begin again Korea’ (recorded during the pandemic so pretty much current as far as Sohyang performances go) series & her performance of ‘day day’ either from the ‘king of mask singer’( solo performance) or once again from the ‘begin again Korea’ series ( with other singers but she has the bulk of the vocal) both on which you will hear this angel on earth RAPPING!!!!! yes I did say rapping!!! Another great reaction, your joy was there for all to see. I think this re-arranged performance by Sohyang is another example of how she can take a song,in this case a very famous song, and make it her own & in my opinion make it better than the original, although I realise this is subjective.anyone listening to the original first or was already familiar with the song would I’m sure never think that it could be elevated to the level that you have just experienced. Up until I heard Sohyang’s version, if I heard the words ‘bridge over troubled water’ I would automatically think ‘Simon & Garfunkel’, but her version has had such a profound effect on me that I now associate the song with Sohyang before anything else. It had an immediate effect on me and at that point it was the very 1st time I heard Sohyang sing so I had no idea of the fact that Sohyang is just so special & that every performance by her would give me the ‘goosies’, as far as I was concerned it was just a one off. I am really happy that you made a point of saying with regard to her riffs/runs that she wasn’t trying to show off her technical abilities just because she can & that they were in fact emotionally driven. I am sure you gave come across those people who seem to have it in for Sohyang for some reason, those who say she just screams & she puts too many riffs/runs in just to show off because she’s in my opinion, and the majority of other viewers that have more than one brain cell ( sorry but they really annoy me!!) I, like you, never feel like ‘ oh she’s just showing off’ when we hear her doing runs. I always feel like they are just an extension of her emotion but only when it’s needed. Another great reaction & I believe that Sohyang & Dimash are on a different level to anybody else BUT I think that if my dream of a collaboration between Sohyang & Dimash were ever to materialise i don’t think that I would want to be the person that recommended it to you because I think you may spontaneously combust & I couldn’t live with the guilt 😂😂. I look forward to more Sohyang reactions from you as I can’t wait to see the realisation in you when you think ‘hang on a minute,every Sohyang performance is a mix of perfect technical skill combined with the power to emote & tell a story thru a song & not just the songs I’ve heard so far’!!!

@yanki198

2 жыл бұрын

Sohyang & Dimash, very soon! legendary moment

Korean singer. Welcome to the world Sohyang

Cedric I agree with you that it's crazy not too many people know about So Hyang who possesses immense vocal talent. As a So Hyang superfan and a research nerd I found some things about her. Without having a record label or social media, she is still the number one reacted solo Korean singer on KZread. Also all her videos including fan channel videos and reaction videos, she has amassed more than 1 billion views and counting. Also she is the only Asian singer to have the covetted Star ratings on the Critics Of Music website standing amongst alikes of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Beyonce. This is her 4th year in a row on that list.

A masterpiece of an arrangement (she does her own) and mind blowing vocals (as always). Love what she did with this Simon and Garfunkel classic. She is next level. You are spot on with the analysis. Thank you for the reaction. You should check out her singing in Korean next. React to Arirang Alone (a folk song). It will blow your mind.

please ~ hide her wings so she doesn't fly to the sky !! You can tell by hearing her voice, she's an angel 😭

An angel sent by God to comfort people.🎶🎵💖💕

Actually, I love this format where people don't just react to the performer and making crazy expressions, but they analyze the performance and the things that makes them great. I really appreciate your videos, so informative and thought provoking!

@scorn8679

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

This is her greatest performance. This would be anyones greatest performance ever.

Very glad to see you react to Sohyang's "Bridge Over Troubled Water". I have seen this performance hundreds of times over a period of 6 years, and posted probably hundreds of comments along the way. Honestly, the juice of my cerebral cortex has somehow run dry to come up with things to say lately. However, I must applaud you for your analysis. while you worked so diligently to point out the vocal techniques and visual choices employed in this performance video, I must thank you for your remarks on two points of your feedback. The first one is how much the performance was earned through detailed preparation and deliberate vocal choices as illustrated in your discussion of vowel style in the song. The second one, and the one central to the reaction to this performance, is the comment on how Sohyang invites you into the emotional journey of this performance. It's a collaboration between her and you, the listener. I have seen some truly amazing and phenomenal stages from other artists, but none came anywhere close to the intimacy and potency of this performance to me. Sohyang's voice served as the key to opening the hidden emotions locked inside me, and they burst out voluntarily to couch in the sense of warmth and reassurance provided by Soyang's sincere voice and, dare I say, welcoming soul of hers. It's delightful to hear your pointing this out. Thank you for the wonderful reaction, and hope to see you again.

This is one of the most insightful reactions to this performance that exists. You got yourself a new subscriber my dude.

Such a great breakdown of this iconic song with the ultimate of singers! So Hyang is pure magic! I saw an interview where she said she sings a song a hundred times leading up to a performance. We think it is so effortless partly because she is ultra prepared going in. She is the perfect blend of professionalism, talent, and working warrior! This combo makes her one of the best vocalists on earth! 'Misty' is so different and ' I Have Nothing' (in blue dress) is also amazing and so many, many more!

I saw the perfect analysis of this cover song through your technical judgment, and i applaud you on a great reaction.

Bridge Over Troubled Water brings back so many memories...7th grade, my dad bringing the album home, youth group camp fires in high school... This young woman sang it perfectly.

Sohyang = chills everytime. Thanks for analyzing the chills, but... chills T-T I saw your struggle to pause or not. She's that great. Thank you Ced!

Sohyang's originally a CCM singer, also a great inspiration as a cancer survivor. I heard she wasn't trained professionally, singing kind of came naturally to her.

Welcome back to Sohyang's world. We are happy to see you back. :) "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was a classic by Simon & Garfunkel, released 1970 as a type of folk rock. It has been covered many times since then. I highly suggest going to listen to the original so you can compare it to how Sohyang arranged it here.

Oh, I recommend her time on Begin Again Korea, a show which follows well known Korean musical artists as they busk in different countries. She was recently on as one of those guest artists,. Anything she sings is lovely, but I especially love her cover of IU's Love Poem. Also, today was not the easiest day and just hearing her first two lines, I was already tearing up.

Your reaction and analysis remind me of my philosophy class and when I had to write my analytical essay. You're very good at describing in detail every aspect of her performance.

SoHyang really can Sing! Love her 💜

Cedric, this is a wonderful analysis of Sohyang's singing! You really know what your are talking about and help me to understand so much more of what is happening right in front of my eyes but that I don't quite consciously comprehend. I only "see" it but don't quite grasp the real depth of what Sohyang is accomplishing through all of the stage craft. It is sinking into my mind but it is so much more enjoyable to have someone like you, with your seemingly innate sixth sense for it all, clue me in to what the entire performance is conveying. Thank you so much for this! 👌😉👍😮😎🎸🎸💘🛸

I've been waiting so long for you to react to this song! And yes, her intention was to take us to church. And she succeeded... my favorite version of this Simon & Garfunkel track

WOW! Cedric. Your comprehension of who and what the lady Sohyang is as a person astounds me. You have only seen her twice and this analysis is terrific. Your perception speaks well of you .She is what we seem to see on our flickering little computer screen - the surprising thing is that we instantly know it. Sohyang is the designer of her stage performances - especially the musical arrangement and ambiance. Sohyang is one of a kind. We love her. As you see more of her, your perception will be vindicated. Thanks for a terrific reaction video. Cheers.

What a sensational performance!!! Thank you so much for the greatest reaction and analysis comments ever. Absolutely I agree with you. She is just amazing and incredible story teller. Always touches my heart and makes me cry but I'm so happy. As she said, she is comforting peoples who are going through difficult times with her great vocal technique and her own sincere interpretation. Please react more to Sohyang. Have a nice day.

Amazing reaction as always, thanks Cedric can't wait to see more reactions to Sohyang and Dimash from you If you want to enjoy a different style of singing from her i suggest: Misty, Ain't got you, Monalisa, Dayday(if you wanna see her rap :p) a true Queen of Vocals

@bethelliot7140

2 жыл бұрын

yes, misty please!

Through this gorgeous and beautiful stage, we can tell whether she is a desperate Christian and a CCM singer with a heavenly voice.

Awesome analysis and reaction! I think the most important thing when it comes to art and performance is sharing and connecting. So hyang is not only a master of all the techniques and skills but also a terrific storyteller and a messenger. I believe that's why I get so moved by every single performance of her. Really loved your enthusiastic sharing in this clip as well, thanks!

Love Sohyang, love your smile, love your rhythms, love your shivering, love your analysis... just love this whole reaction!

You don't know Simon and Garfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters'?! Your musical education needs to be updated! :) Seriously they had some great songs from the 1960's and 70's, and of course Paul Simon had a prolific solo career, check them out :) SoHyang has a great voice and this is a lovely cover.

Thank you for the reaction. Great performance~😇🥰😍👑

Holy moly. I started watching your reaction when it first came out, and just HAD TO pause and go and listen to the song in full because it was just too good. My god, she is phenomenal. I only came back to finish this now because the experience of listening to this song was so overwhelming! I know i will need to explore her more, she is the only female singer that has ever touched me with her voice and her interpretation this way. Maybe i'm afraid the rest of her music won't, or i am afraid that it all will. Anyhow, thanks for the reaction! :D I love the fact that your subscribers have some awesome suggestions!!

She's an angel.

Great reaction to this incredible singer and performance. I've listened to a few of your reactions and so enjoy them. You have an understanding of singing and the technical side, but what I really enjoy and find so unique in your reactions is the analysis of the marrying of the performance - stage, lighting, other visual ques - to the song. Gives me a whole new appreciation of these performances. Keep it up!

Thank you for these unique insights to this video and humble singer servant.

Wow~ Sohyang for the first time in a long time~ Thank you for Lovely reaction~💗💜👍

Please more Sohyang!!!!! Thank you!

I think the lack of close familiarity with "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is mainly a generational difference. When I was growing up, it was playing on the radio all the time, but now that you mention not being very familiar with it, it occurs to me that my children (who are both in your age range) probably haven't heard it all that much either. Maybe I should start throwing some of the "classics" at you as reaction suggestions. 😊 *coughAnythingByKarenCarpentercough* (Or, to tie it back in to this reaction, you might want to also react to someone who was a direct influence on Sohyang's style, such as Whitney Houston during her prime.)

@CedricGegel1

2 жыл бұрын

You know, weirdly enough, I’m much more familiar with classic rock and country, but I grew up listening to almost exclusively country. None of which is to say that I haven’t heard the original - I certainly have - but I doubt I would’ve gotten the melody correct if asked!

Try her Amazing Grace, studio version. She will bring you to worship all mighty GOD.

Thanks for the reaction!! In my opinion, she is the best of women and Dimash the best of men... Please more reactions from her, she deserves so much!! I advise following this order: Arirang Alone ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/rHqt0MaEabm1c84.html ) Lean on me ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/eaqnyaWlnMa0gKg.html ) Dear Love(my love) [mask] ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHx9lNd9YpTYfaw.html ) Oh Holy night ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6ubqJWAqc_bXZM.html )...... Hug!

Wow what an amazing video, you really had me appreciating every aspect of that performance. Thank you! She is incredible.

thanx for the reaction

Amen and amen! Love it and you!!!! She and Dimash are gifts to us.

Great reaction~! Wow👍👍👍😇😇😇

Queen sohyang forever!! ♥♥♥

Can't skip any single second of you react video, your comprehending is really great.

So Hyang ✨❤️✨

Please please please check out her "I Will Always Love You" performance! It's completely stripped back and just incredible. You won't regret it! Also, how the hell can you not know this song!?! There was some major neglect in your high school choral education! 😁😋

One of the best singers in the world at the momento... 👌

I love your reaction! She is very very great singer!!!!

She is not only a great singer but most beautiful in soul and looks.

배우이자 영화제작자인데도 음악에 대한 식견이 넓네요

Great song And Gorgeous singer. 😍❤️ Thanks for this video.

Thank you for the good reaction today ^.^ Her song always gives hope to everyone

Great reaction!!! As you probably noticed from "Everyone" and "You raise me up," Sohyang shows more colors of Christian God. And for Immortal Songs, she has more rooms to rearrange the songs, thus, she does it a little more. I believe she probably picked this song (among the English Pop songs Koreans loved - this episode) because Jesus is the Bridge between God and human beings. Hence, the speaking voice in the end as if Jesus is speaking because He really laid himself down for us.

You are remarkable Cedric.. seriously!! And it seems to be you already became a fan of SoHyang! 🥰 Her inner world as beautiful as her singing skill!! I really enjoy this moment on your channel!

she is a queen 😍😘 i like this kind of reaction 😊 u explain it so complite, lovee it! and can i have a little request? can u give a reaction to alffy rev music video"wonderland indonesia", "the spirit of papua" and "till we meet again x samsung". i corious about your though as a filmaker. he is (alffy rev) a director,composer, for those song. i hope you, have time for reacted those all songs.. thanks you for your nice,complite reaction of one of sohyang legend song 😘

An OMG to you, Cedric. It's like you gave a master class with so much insight to appreciate this amazing Sohyang rendition. Thank you for your generous reaction that elevated what I thought was my already high appreciation of this artist and human being with fresh perspective into what goes into this unforgettable song she sang.

Great reaction! She is the best female singer on the planet in my book.

I don't know if it has been mentioned but Sohyang started as a gospel singer.

OMG 😲 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

소향님 노래 잘 듣고 갑니다 IU 가수 영상도 부탁드려요

💖💖💖

당신은 최고의 설명을 하셨네요. 감사합니다 ❤

I´m loving your reactions!!! It´s also a masterclass! :)

I hit subscribe for your wonderful comments and analysis^^

Great analysis. Very informative

Your reaction is also 👍 !

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💕💕

hey cedric, with together roller coaster time~~^^

Hi Cedric, I love So Hyang, and her performance here of Bridge Over Troubled Water. And your reaction to it. I am a fan of another excellent female vocalist who also started at a young age, and who was invited by One Night For One Drop to perform Bridge Over Covered Water at their March 2013 fundraiser in Las Vegas. At the time of the performance she was still just 12 years old though her birthday was just a month away, April. Here is a link to Jackie Evancho's performance at that fundraiser. I really hope you will post a reaction to her performance. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaKourNuptS8XZs.html

I saw The God!!! Oh my...

고맙습니다. 리액션 잘 봤읍니다. 감동 ㅡ ......🙏...

💕💕💕💕

😊

잘보고갑니다 ㅎㅎ

She do all kind of song type... more do it jazz & korea national traditional song type(Ariang alone), Rap... we known her gospel singer & pipe singer but i thinking more close jazz or ballad... she have not only one type singer.. she is All round player...

소향님 노래 잘 듣고 갑니다 IU가수 영상도 부탁드려요

why you do not react to So hyang anymore?

it's not so yang it is pronounced Soyoung even to this day I still get confused with the short and long vowel, If I had to guess the A is a short vowel like apple, not ape

@CedricGegel1

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, thanks for the tip!

Perine coulda caught that pass 🤯

@CedricGegel1

2 жыл бұрын

He could’ve 😭 but he didn’t have much reaction time. Much more painful was seeing that JaMarr was open for the game-winning TD if Burrow can get even half a second more time before being hit. That’s what really hurts.

@eaglez1901

2 жыл бұрын

@@CedricGegel1 True. Bright future tho. Your reaction to this was from an angle and perspective I've never heard before. And so spot on. Nice job. You've heard her do power...I suggest you check out her stuff from Begin Again Korea. Stripped down acoustic performances that are just...just immaculate. I Wont Give Up and Misty stand out. If you like Celine Dion Power Of Love, the one sohyang is wearing mint green dress is amazing. Do the one with Running In The Sky in parentheses. 2 songs, totally different genres. It's 9:50 minutes long. It was at a benefit for UNESCO

Please reaction vanny vabiola song title I think I love you. Are you ready to song title for soundtrack film. Because song her very deep for film.

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Please react on Morissette Amon the best singer of her generation thnx!

One of the main reasons we don't hear of her much is because she is a gospel singer and not a pop or R/B singer.