I don’t think The Bee Gees got the credit they deserved. They had great harmonies. They had awesome catchy songs and wrote for many other artists.

@diane9247

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, and I'm one who didn't appreciate them in their heyday. I've listened a lot in the past year and think they're great!

@d.b.4201

2 жыл бұрын

@@diane9247 Me too...😕😔

@nancymarshall1312

2 жыл бұрын

Watched a "documentary" about them. Many "disco hating" people turned on them after soundtracked Saturday Night Fever.

@sunlitrain

2 жыл бұрын

They were my favorite band growing up, though I did not care for the sound of Barry’s falsetto. I used to listen to How Can You Mend A Broken Heart on the radio when I was 3. I had I think 17 albums by them over the years. Not a huge disco fan, but it is a legit genre they hallmarked, and it inspired a generation with dancing. The Brothers Gibb blew me away with their harmony. They were self-taught, and as children would practice songs around the toilet! Because they appreciated the acoustics. It has been such a natural talent. Love their old love ballads best. So many gems. I think the issue was that they kept getting compared to the Beatles. That and disco-hating. But they were uniquely great, and they did waaaaaay more than disco. That said, how many bands have created a new genre of music?

@quicksite

Жыл бұрын

SIGHHHH.... Well at least you didn't actually use the forbidden words "under-rated" --- a Millennial centric word that nobody before used so consistently. Reason? 9 times out of 10 it was never under-appreciated, or under-rated nor lacking in credit they deserved. I mean that is nuts given the number of Grammy awards and the way they dominated the charts then. If anything you could argue they began to be overexposed, not underexposed. Millennials, please drop this whole line of commentary. Every single person or band subjected to these kind of lamenting comments had the exact opposite trajectory - i.e. superstars. By definition, a superstar is not under appreciated or credited.

I remember hearing Maurice say that when Robin and Barry did their falsettos together, it was like a 4th unique voice in the group that most attributed to Barry, but it was actually Barry + Robin = new voice.

@mikewynne7131

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people don’t know Robin did a great falsetto himself. The Children of the World album is a great example. Many of the songs are good examples of what you refer to. The song “Love Me” is a great example. Great song with Robin at the lead. Other songs with dual falsettos: “Love so Right”, “Children of the World” and , of course, “You should be dancing”.

@meninpapin

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikewynne7131 True. When he & Barry harmonized you could hardly tell which is which but Robin had a more feminine voice. Fanny(be tender) the 1st chorus is him & Barry in unison & Living together the only falsetto lead where he sounds very feminine. Other songs includes mostly harmonies & backing vocals like Love so right, Baby as you turn away, Lovers, More than a woman just to name a few. On How deep is your love , the low falsetto you hearing during the chorus harmonies is that of Robin also very feminine. So yes Robin also had a very unique range but when all 3 is singing in harmonies the blend is impeccable

@carlbjorge2848

2 жыл бұрын

During this time Barry would have been recovering from a bad back It would have been muvh better reviewong the origonal studio recordongs. Barrys voice may not have been as strong in this recording

@triad5766

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikewynne7131 Children of the World is a fantastic R&B album. My favorite from them

@tessemery8345

Жыл бұрын

“Lovers” had Robin on Falsetto lead, and of course Fanny had all three. The “here at last” Live version of “Love so Right” has all 3 in falsetto as well as the 79 tours “you should be Dancing” you can hear and see Robins falsetto.

Most underrated group in the history of music.

@quicksite

Жыл бұрын

ughhh, curse of Millennials.

@lilybond6485

5 ай бұрын

Not by me.

The best falsetto of all time of Sir Barry Gibb - discovered by a accident in the recordings of Nights on Broadway 1975 by producer Arif Mardin is a national treasure - often copied but never equaled, decisive is also the pressure to be able to perform entire songs in this register, his creative period as a songwriter, singer and producer from 1975 - 1987 is in a class of its own. 🏅

@SweetThing

2 жыл бұрын

Maurice Gibb was the one who sang falsetto when the Bee Gees performed Nights on Broadway on the Midnight Special show. Maurice was so underrated in his singing abilities. Another good song Maurice did was "Man in the Middle" and he most definitely was..

@MischaGER

2 жыл бұрын

@@SweetThing that is true he was the glue and the man in the middle and on of the best bass players in history, but Barry is famous for his epic falsetto and praised as. best falsetto of all time kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqprj7yFgrC2faw.html

@juanita6479

2 жыл бұрын

@@SweetThing You're right, also in the early version of 'To Love Somebody', both Maurice and Robin launched amazing falsettos, maybe not even knowing what it was.

@christophersmallbone6101

2 жыл бұрын

Michael Mommsen Its rare but I 100% agree with you.

@benjimartinnc

2 жыл бұрын

I also want to add that before Nights On Broadway, Barry used his falsetto on some of the Bee Gees' pre-disco recordings like Please Read Me (from Bee Gees' 1st [1967]), Melody Fair (from Odessa [1969]), and My Old Man The Dustman (early Australian recording [circa 1963]).

The fact that (at this Las Vegas "One Night Only" show) he was age 51, had had back surgery causing other major arthritic problems body-wide, and that he sang 30 numbers that night, I'm impressed that he hit ANY high notes at all.

@WarmFuzzyVibes

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@jobee1

2 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing him talking about the issues he had with his back and how it affected his falsetto.

@williambergman3840

2 жыл бұрын

Wow no doubt about that 😩had to be in some serious pain and discomfort 🥵stiffness and the vibrations from singing

@brcfan9

Жыл бұрын

Barry is a fighter and a survivor.

@AlamoDame7

Жыл бұрын

@@brcfan9 since he was seriously burned as a toddler!!

I so appreciate this video. The more I study The Bee Gees the more I love them. I think they were the greatest of all times, far surpassing the Beatles.

@kathieovercash8414

11 ай бұрын

I totally agree.

@kudabear4898

11 ай бұрын

I completely agree with.....much better than the Beatles!!

@johnoneal1234

10 ай бұрын

​@@kudabear4898Beatles Revolutionized Recording and Paul did the same for bass playing. Bee Gees were great singers, no doubt. So were the Rascals , Groovin' is equal to this or anything in the Bee Gees catalogue, and saying so doesn't diminish the awesome talent of the brothers Gibb one iota. Better than Eleanor Rigby? Better than Yesterday? In what way?

@tbeau6663

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, right. They were very good, but never better than The Beatles.

@lilybond6485

5 ай бұрын

They were fabulous ! - but The Beatles were # 1.

I know you must hear this a lot but THANK YOU for taking the time to do these amazing breakdowns/videos. Love them all!

Barry was 51yrs old at this 1997 concert. After watching several documentaries and knowing of Barry’s back problems he has dealt with, the fact he is able to hit those notes is pretty amazing! There are many audios on KZread of Barry and his brothers singing without instruments live. You must check them out!

@lindahh798

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. His back was seizing throughout this concert, but he (they) gave it his (their) all!!!

@quicksite

Жыл бұрын

Like from that exact concert! where they performed a section of Nights of Broadway a capella and it just ravished the mind. (Hmm, maybe there is some light strumming by Barry as accompaniment, but man, the 3 brothers came to shine that night.)

@dianaphillips6603

11 ай бұрын

Barry will be 77 in September still Sexy hunk ,so gorgeous dreams of him Gentleman lovely person fame did go to head his Brothers are with him Always A Remarkable Love 💕 and Bond, unbreakable by no one❤ Love this man, Even if Penny Less remarkable Man will never be again Sexy Hunk XOXOXO 😘

@dianaphillips6603

11 ай бұрын

Did he have any operations?

@kudabear4898

11 ай бұрын

​@@dianaphillips6603Yes Barry eventually had back surgery.....he was in so much pain but NEVER let his pain ruin a concert. He is pure perfection!!!!

Lovely analysis. I've always had a soft spot for the Bee Gees, they're truly a force to be reckoned with. Barry may have been the face of the trio, but Maurice was my favourite. What I will say is that I feel like Barry never really realised just how good his lower range is, because I feel like they leaned on the higher range/falsetto thing a bit too much. In my opinion, I feel the falsetto/upper register sound is better suited for backing vocals more than lead (like on Diana Ross' "Chain Reaction"). Don't get me wrong, Barry's higher range/falsetto is very good, but only in small doses as it does get a bit overwhelming for me after a while (I guess the same goes for Maurice, as he apparently could do it too?). We're spoilt today as we can easily access the records that the Bee Gees put out from the 60s to the early 00s. But in the mid to late 70s, almost everything they put out had the falsetto/high vocal range sound on it. As much as it is quite evil for the radio DJs of yesteryear to do, I can understand why they boycotted the Bee Gees for almost 10 years between '79-'89. They suffered from extreme overexposure post-Saturday Night Fever (or maybe even earlier) which was chock-full of that sound, and I believe Barry has spoken about this on a podcast - Broken Record I think it's called. But I digress, all I'm trying to say is that Barry's lower register is definitely underappreciated (maybe even by Barry himself). That's why "You Win Again" is one of my favourite Bee Gees songs, the falsetto takes a back seat and Barry's great chest voice comes into the limelight.

Phil, as someone who can't sing, but ranks music as one of my favorite things in this world, I want to thank you for providing another way to appreciate the songs I love so much.

@joeynarciso94

10 ай бұрын

Phil can't sing???? Maybe he should do a video comparing his voice to mine! 😂😂

Barry Gibb - one of a kind, what else is there to say about the guy!

@jamesrockwelljr

2 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful man in the whole world according to my wife.

@alanwomack5055

Жыл бұрын

World class perfection ! That is what else can be said .

@brcfan9

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesrockwelljr Your wife is 100 percent correct! When God made Barry Gibb, he broke the mold! Gorgeous man!

I have always like Robin's voice best. And what a highly intelligent man!

I love Barry's voice. This just proves to me how unique his voice was/is. He had so many sounds so therefore so much variety in his voice. Barry as lead for me has the voice I enjoy listening to.

@AlamoDame7

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Robin's is unique and very beautiful, but Barry's "instrument" is mind-boggling. Robin's is Beethoven to Barry's Mozart.

@brcfan9

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I love all three of their voices, but Barry's voice covered a full range of notes, styles and tempos. He is a wonderful singer.

@perlamargarita8040

Ай бұрын

Me too! All due respect to Robin, but Barry was the voice that moved my soul and stirred my passion!

Has there been a more successful family band ? No . Their catalog is phenomenal and their sound their own 👍🏻 love or hate them their harmonies are second to none and the longevity of their career speaks for itself .

Barry is an artist. Totally. I feel so lucky to have lived through The Bee Gees whole career. I’ve been so blessed with the best music has had to offer. I love how absolutely awesome Barry sounds even without music or other voices. Beautifully done Fil. Thank you.

Oh Barry has one of ..if not the most recognizable 'falsetto ' voices ever! There is something particular about it..whooh! He is totally blessed..it is absolutely faultless..and for him effortless..WOW! Mr.. Magnificent is what I call him.. Ps. You are on spot!...that's exactly how I had always heard him..my word! Can't believe someone else heard/ saw it! BRAVO!!! 🎉🎉

Beegees are FANTASTIC!!! Robins voice is my favorite but Barry's is beautiful too!! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

@lindahh798

2 жыл бұрын

Jenn...There is not a voice in the world when it comes to Robin's!!

@jennjeffs4893

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindahh798 No there is not!!! Robin has a special place in my heart!

@juanita6479

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you both!!! Robin is Robin

@gloriamaryhaywood2217

9 ай бұрын

Robins Voice is the most awesome voice I've ever heard. Not just the best voice of The BeeGees, but the Best..... PERIOD.😎

I've fallen down a Bee Gees rabbit hole and I don't regret it. ☺️🐇

@teresavu2809

3 күн бұрын

I’ve fallen down the same hole

All of the air you hear in Barry’s voice is his signature style!!

I feel like Barry manufactured this sound to fit with the other harmonies perfectly. This in no way discredits his talent, but enhances it since for him, it was all about the full range of the Bee Gees. Such a talented performer, who made it seem effortless and smiled so much while singing. His voice was almost upside down. Amazing! Cheers!

@quicksite

Жыл бұрын

agreed Rich!

Interesting to focus on Barry’s voice alone. What a difference his voice makes in the total sound of The Bee Gees. Thanks for posting this! Loved going back in time to the “disco days” of the 1970’s!

@cathymarie8304

2 жыл бұрын

Robin is the best!

@christinerose4839

2 жыл бұрын

@@cathymarie8304 I loved Robins voice too

@natashyahendrix2

2 жыл бұрын

Robin's voice was more unique and was beautiful. I do love Barry more though.

@juanita6479

2 жыл бұрын

All three voices are wonderful, but Robin's ethereal voice is just astonishing.

@brcfan9

Жыл бұрын

@@cathymarie8304 That's an opinion. We all have our own opinion. I love Barry's voice the best.

I grew up with this great group. They wrote all their own music for themselves & others. Love their early music especially 60's-70's. Barry has a great falsetto voice. Sadly Barry is the only one left now of the 4 brothers.

@TheWerequat

2 жыл бұрын

Not always, but they were always really cool. Check out this video. They already had a recording contract! kzread.info/dash/bejne/rHiHqZVxec_TZ9Y.html

@lindam9018

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWerequat Wow Dave, that was amazing! Never saw them that early in their careers before.

@urbanlarsson8252

2 жыл бұрын

Was Robin just fooling around with that trumpet or could he actually do that beautiful sound on the recording? The twins looked surprisingly like professional entertaniners already at that early age.

@angiebshouse

2 жыл бұрын

@@urbanlarsson8252 Being a mother of a very talented, fantastic trumpet player with natural talent for it, he was just fooling around. There is no way he could play it like that at that age especially with no valves.

I saw on another KZread video a couple months ago a photo of Robin Gibb's grave on Valentine's day. His grave area was filled with the roses and flowers and Valentine cards,, tons of them. It shows people today still honor and worship Robin Gibb. It was beautiful.

Thank you for this FIL, I would love to hear you do Robin's voice. Robin's voice was so heartbreaking and evocative it gets me every time.

Thank you. I always wondered about how Barry Gibbs’s voice worked. Now I know!! You are brilliant Fil. 🤩

I am still so moved by this concert and am happy to say that I was there that evening in Las Vegas. I saw the Bee Gees four times in my life and each one is still special to me. I love Barry Gibb, the last remaining Bee Gee. May his brothers all rest in Heaven. xx

@kathieovercash8414

11 ай бұрын

I so jealous. Very happy for you though. That's so exciting. The memories are amazing I'm sure.

What are the odds of four lads in one family could all sing and write so many hits and amazing songs .great podcast.

@judywright6889

10 ай бұрын

"Don't forget to remember" Lesley , oldest Gibb sibling DAUGHTER, who briefly was a BeeGee while Robin was absent, and she filled in for him. (Lesley's daughter, Debora McClane, along with Maurice's son whom he never knew of, Nick Endacott~Gibb-- sing together as "Cousins Gibb". They do a beautiful ballad-style version of "Tragedy" among other songs. Try to check them out!)

What ever it was about Barry's singing like this,it sounded prefect to Robin's voice when they came together.

@cindyknudson2715

2 жыл бұрын

Like a entirely new voice when the two of them blend. I've wondered if they each shift their own sound just a trifle to achieve it. It might just happened, I guess, when both of their voices are played but I tend to think that there is an adjustment by each that creates that different voice. Maurice even mentions that new voice that occurs when they blend together in an interview.

@lauriebarnes2999

2 жыл бұрын

Cindy, you're so right. When Barry and Robin sang in unison it was exactly like an entirely new voice. Perfection! Sheer perfection!

AMAZING Fil!!! Barry and Robin were phenomenal. However, Barry’s Falsetto, which he said in an interview, he discovered by mistake, was just incredible!!! How can you NOT ADORE the Bee Gee’s. Not only as performers, but they were fantastic song writers!!!! They wrote so many hits for others as well. The wat was one VERY TALENTED FAMILY. Even Andy, although he passed so young and tragically.

@joeynarciso94

10 ай бұрын

As did Maurice as well really @only age 53

a much maligned group yet they were around making hits for decades. I myself feel they did what they did very well and liked their music and still do.

@sharonbradshaw5006

2 жыл бұрын

What were they maligned for?

The three of them have so evolved through the years since their teens. Both musically and vocally. With the passing of Maurice the Bee Gees unfortunately passed on, too.. As he did blend beautifully in with Barry and Robin. I can remember Maurice pitching the high notes after a chorus in " To Love Somebody"

I’ve seen them live, they are underrated, humble. On a ship from Australia back to England their first hit went through the roof. I call them Australian, they used to sing in a pinball parlour in Redcliffe, QLD, Australia. I’ve only just discovered your channel, brilliant analysis, thank you 🙏✌🏽🦘

@wingsofpegasus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@clarebear7007

2 жыл бұрын

@@wingsofpegasus new sub too 😊🦘

@ClassicTVMan1981X

Жыл бұрын

They first moved there in 1958 shortly after Andy was born, and returned to the U.K. in 1967 just as "Spicks and Specks" was to hit number 4 in Australia (per Go-Set, their equivalent of our Billboard magazine).

I have been a complete BeeGees fan since their first album. BeeGees forever !

I love this analysis of Barry's voice. He's my absolute favorite. It would be interesting to hear an analysis of Robin and Maurice voice too.

This has been one of the most interesting vocal analysis yet. Barry Gibbs voice was truly one of a kind. I found it quite fascinating. You really took it apart and did his voice justice. My favorite song in that medley is How Deep is Your Love. The harmonies are just out of this world. My other favorite of thiers is Nobody Gets to Much Heaven No More. I also liked Barry Gibbs duets with Barbara Streisand. They are so beautiful. If this went on for years I would enjoy every minute of it❤️. Until next time keep on rocking Fil 🤘

@drewpall2598

2 жыл бұрын

Tracy Zimmerman... if you haven't seen this one on the Bee Gees enjoy! Bee Gees - Musical Evolution (1960-2016) kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXiMvKqrabXTmJc.html

@matthewleonardball2925

2 жыл бұрын

“Woman in love” that Barry and Robin wrote for Babs one of my favourite songs ❤️.

@coastdaze748

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Tracy. For me, it was most interesting because of Barry Gibb's most interesting voice and his ability to manipulate (if that's the right word) it the way he does. One of my very fav groups of all time!

Thanks for all your content! Feel sorry for Barry, the surviving BeeGee…Saw an interview where he discussed his complicated relationship with his brothers… Unfortunately, he was always in a bad way with with his bros before they passed… You can hear the raw emotion and sadness that he harbors to this day… Wishing him all the best… A true unique talent…

@happyolddude

2 жыл бұрын

The problem was that you had two Alpha males within three people. Barry and Robin of course. Maurice was the ham in the sandwich on most occasions and he did not like being the one 'out of step'. It started when they were children growing up in Australia and never improved. If you listen to Robin singing 'I Am The World" recorded in back in Australian in 1966 Barry never wanted this as the 'B' side to 'Spicks and Specks'. Robin sings this song solo and also wrote it when he was 16 years of age. It has always amazed me that they stayed together so long.

@pookiepookie8669

2 жыл бұрын

@@happyolddude - Poor Maurice was also the peace maker between the alpha males and peace makers get the nasty end of the stick from all sides. Robin, like most 2nd sons, had that chip on his shoulder and the 2 competed all the time. Funny you called Maurice the "ham" as he was the only BG that ate meat and often joked about it.

@ClassicTVMan1981X

2 жыл бұрын

I believe it all went down when Maurice took drugs following the death of Andy in 1988 (Maurice died in 2003 of cardiac arrest).

@angiebshouse

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicTVMan1981X Not 100% true! Maurice was an alcoholic since the 1960's, not addicted to drugs. He had actually become sober in 1991 after his wife, Yvonne, threatened to leave him with the kids because the drinking had become so bad. They then renewed their wedding vows and he was sober until his death. Andy was the one addicted to drugs. Andy died from an inflammatory heart virus that resulted from many years of cocaine use. Maurice died from a heart attack a few days after having surgery. He had a congenital deformity that caused his intestines to twist and become blocked. He survived the surgery, but then died a day or two after from the heart attack.

@ClassicTVMan1981X

2 жыл бұрын

@@angiebshouse Thank you! I did read that Maurice had to kick his own habit or risk being divorced, and he did. But not so for Andy...

Barry does describe how it happened. It was like he “did a shift” and the notes came out. The three of them are truly magical

Fil. What a remarkable analysis of one of the most iconic voices of one of the most phenomenal rock/pop groups of the twentieth century. This particular performance in Vegas was majestic in its simplicity yet also wondrous in how it captured the essence of the Bee Gee's. They were a talent for the ages and their voices were landmarks in their recordings, compositions and arrangements that will weather the test of time.

@gingerduran1592

2 жыл бұрын

Well said, John!

@drewpall2598

2 жыл бұрын

John J if you haven't seen this one on the Bee Gees enjoy! Bee Gees - Musical Evolution (1960-2016) kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXiMvKqrabXTmJc.html

Of course Barry was 51 here and already had considerable health problems (back surgery, rheumatoid arthritis and heart issues - which is why they started doing the One Night Only concept). In his prime his falsetto (or whatever the right term may be) was so much better than it is here. During the mid to late 1970's his high voice was mindbogglingly great, strong and consistent.

@jayeginn5963

2 жыл бұрын

I forgot the Barbra Streisand One Voice concert in which he made a guest appearance was from 1986: his voice was still superb then, too.

This mans voice is so great as all of them, there is such talent in this group and I love listening to them how they can change thier voices and harmonize so great together. YOu have an amazing ear

@pamelacornelius9535

2 жыл бұрын

yes, FIL does!

That was an amazing analysis between vibrato and tremolo, falsetto and reinforced falsetto - Barry and Robin Gibbs' had truly gifted voices - thank you for shining a light on them. Stunning!!

@AlamoDame7

Жыл бұрын

Robin and Barry were beyond gifted.

I loved the combination of all 3 voices together, magic happened. Robin was my favorite but Barry also sang some beautiful leads, as well as the many talents of Maurice. Very interesting look at the technical side of Barry's voice. I've been a fan since the 60"s so have seen their evolution, the best was seeing them in person in the early 70's Mr. Natural tour, great analysis.

@janebraun4482

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing vocals we will never see again. Each of them, agreed Robin's voice so clear and angelic, just incredible.

@mariacristinaparedesojeda1809

2 жыл бұрын

Y el mio.

Great band , glad I grew up in this era

Bee Gees greatest voices and harmonies. Fabulous songwriters and musicians ❤️👍

Two things happened in 1977 that really irritated my older sister...Saturday Night Fever and me. Lol. I am rocker girl all the way...but I have a soft spot for the Bee Gees. Thank you for breaking down the vocals. Super interesting.

@lindagarcia8826

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Theresa Can I add to your list? I graduated in 1977, silly me. Stay safe, healthy and happy.

@theresahoward7216

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindagarcia8826 what a cool year to graduate! CHEERS TO BEING THE COOL CLASS! Hope you are happy and healthy as well.

@lindagarcia8826

2 жыл бұрын

@@theresahoward7216 Hi Theresa The music during the period of my life was great The Bee Gees and Andy Gibb timeless.

Great analysis Fil! Do one on Robin’s signature song “I Started a Joke”. Any live version will do…

@TheBrownlj

2 жыл бұрын

He has already done an analysis of Robin

@Melodramaqueen-qc4qt

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrownlj But not with the pitch monitoring software

@ExitSiign

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that one or, say Jingle jangle, Massachusetts, oh darling, or country lanes perhaps?

@cathymarie8304

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExitSiign I love his live version of “Jingle Jangle”…

@lifelvr9509

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, please!!

Thanks!! Barry's use of his voice was certainly complex. I'd love an analysis of Robin's unusual and mesmerizing vocal quality, as well. Also "Too Much Heaven, which is Barry's most beautiful falsetto. Also Barry's amazing chest voice variety in "Be Who You Are." So much food for thought.

I'd like to see you have a look at Robin's voice

@pookiepookie8669

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, such a great and unusual voice.

@lauriebarnes2999

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like that, too!

@valley5617

2 жыл бұрын

He just did Started a Joke. You’ll love it

@Sherrya2

2 жыл бұрын

@@valley5617 yes, I saw it and was very happy

Well, at least we know if they ever put a BeeGees cover band together, at least we have someone who can sing the part of Barry!! You are a fantastic singer Fil!! 😉

Always loved the bee gees. Their voices so distinctive. They complament each other so well. No one can sing 5heir songs better then them. Such natural talent. Miss the ones lost. Thank you, great video. 😉

Fil, just loved your analysis of Barry's voice on this medley of songs from 1997. I've recently heard the guys with isolated vocals on 1974's "Mr. Natural" title track and they just blew my mind! It would be great if you could do an isolated vocal analysis in the future on this song in particular and, maybe "Fanny Be Tender" where Barry isn't the only Bee Gee singing falsetto! Their three-part harmonies are off the charts in this one!

@vanessabrackfield5435

2 жыл бұрын

'Fanny'.... just the best

@pookiepookie8669

2 жыл бұрын

"FBT" is probably my favorite BG song! Slays me every time.

@janicetrimmell6897

2 жыл бұрын

LJ - Hi!! imagine seeing you here.

@TheBrownlj

2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be very difficult to isolate vocals on Fanny. Way too many layers in that song.

@juanita6479

2 жыл бұрын

Hi LJ, J3, great to see you girls here. I asked Fil something similar, an analysis of songs from the 70s, their voices, harmonies, falsettos were killer by that time.

Barry stated in an interview his high pitched singing voice originated from him trying to scream .

Bee Gees was my very first concert in 1979.

I saw them back in the day they really were fabulous. One of a kind band. That was on the top of my concert list. Maybe you can do the other Brothers too. This was really good. Thank you.

Robin's voice is so high without falsetto amd then Barry throws what he does higher

In my opinion there have never been and it will never be a group as fantastic and great as BeeGees. I’ve been a huge fan of Elvis for 55 years and a huge fan of the brother Gibb since 1975. As well as a fan of their younger brother Andy.

I heard in an interview that Barry "discovered" his alternate voice when the producer asked if someone could yell or scream a particular line. Barry opened his mouth and it came out.

This was wonderful! Love Barry Gibb! This was such a different perspective on such a great talent!

Love all Barry’s voices ❤

@brcfan9

2 ай бұрын

Me too! He has so many beautiful voices and such a wonderful range. I just love his gorgeous and versatile voice and how he can change it around to suit any song and he can sing with so many different singers. He is a musical genius and a true living legend.❤❤❤

Example of real falsetto - 2 types. Thanks for covering.

Barry's diverse way of singing, awesome

Oh Fil, you just made me cry like a baby. How deep is your love, effectively an acappella harmony. My heart just broke in half at the memory of the loss of 2 of the most beautiful harmony singers of all time.

Probably the best song writers of all time

@loram4253

Ай бұрын

Not probably they are.

Barry is one of a kind. I always thought of his voice as ‘nasally’ vs falsetto. Regardless of what it’s called.. he (along with his brothers) were amazing. I so appreciate musicians who write their own music, and play instruments too.. vs those who sing music as many today, who also use vocal/pitch adjustment tools. So grateful to have grown up through the 60s-70s-80s! Thanks for a great review; very educational, as always!

This was great! you could do a week of analysis on the Bee Gees and still not cover everything on each of them.

@juanita6479

2 жыл бұрын

Not only a week Drew, there's a reaction channel that has been doing Bee Gees' marathons every weekend for a year and a half, and his host, Chad, is barely reaching 20% of their entire discography.

My favorite performance of the BeeGees, was this "One Night Only" in Vegas. Barry admitted during this performance he was in great pain with something wrong with his back. It's amazing that he did so well. It must have been a long night for him, but he pulled it off beautifully. No one knew it but his brothers. Maurice said he felt so bad for him as he knew how much pain he was in and could see it in his face. I adore the BeeGees. Grew up with them, and miss them now. Thanks Fil for covering one of my all-time favorite groups.

I saw them live back in 1978 & still have the 14x11 glossy performance book from the concert. They're still 1 of my favorites as well as Earth Wind & Fire & Journey! Love your vids, thank you!!

I saw a documentary where he discussed his falsetto being "discovered". He was trying to I think he said scream the notes and was able to find that new part of his voice. If you look the first songs like "How Deep" were never that high. He's so talented and really wasn't fully acknowledged due to people not taking disco seriously. Thanks Fil!

Great voice! ❄️❤️❄️🇨🇦

I heard the The Bee Gees were asked by I believe their manager if any of them could scream on pitch. Barry was the first brother to accomplish this but Mo and Robin could also do it. I heard Barry say in an interview that Mo was actually the one with the biggest vocal range.

@suselew

2 жыл бұрын

That was in the song Tragedy.

@ms.rlsteele351

2 жыл бұрын

True

@angiebshouse

2 жыл бұрын

@@ms.rlsteele351 And of course, the falsetto was way before "Tragedy". Lol

@TheBrownlj

2 жыл бұрын

@@suselew no it was Nights on Broadway

@TheBrownlj

2 жыл бұрын

They were asked by their Producer Arif Mardin if anyone could scream in tune because he thought ad libs of screaming would sound good in Nights On Broadway. So this was way before Saturday Night Fever, it was the Main Course Album actually. Barry put his hand up and it was a success. Started creeping in on more songs until whole songs were made like that. It was successful at the time so I guess why not.

omg! This is going to be really good. LOVE "EM!!!!!!

@gerardolsen7580

2 жыл бұрын

Give us your beauty secrets, please. You look so healthy and young.

@gerardolsen7580

2 жыл бұрын

He did say once in an interview that a song needed something and he purposely did a falsetto and it was fantastic and so thus was born, Bee Gees cool highs. (if people only knew all the contributions these fellas have given to the music world, songs they have written they have sung and then written and others sang, if they only knew)...... does the general public really appreciate their contributions?

I love their melodies and harmonies but Robin is my favorite. Absolutely beautiful voices and abilities. Thank you Fil...

Love this for Barry gibb. Please do Ribin Gibb next his voice is so extraordinary.

Never a big fan of their voices, but their catalog is as strong and deep as *anyone* who ever worked pop/rock, including the legendary Beatles.

This gave me an all new appreciation for Barry's voice. Please do Robin's too!

Love the BeeGee's always but Robin was always my favorite.. It's like he can't sing but he does anyways.. and its hauntingly angelic

I remember when this album came out, and thinking their harmony sounded so fantastic. Now I know why. Thanks, Fil. Your explanations are the bomb.

How Deep is Your Love is my absolute favorite song of theirs! It's like a lover's warm caress set to song!! This song and The Beatles' Something makes me melt whenever I hear it 💞

Thank you so much for doing this. I can't get enough of the Bee Gees harmony being explained.

Can you do Robin and also Maurice??? Love your videos!!!

This was fascinating! Robin had such a unique and beautiful voice, it was wonderful to have you break it down and analyze it for us. It's amazing he could use his head voice for an entire song, and emote so well. I'm new, but I do have a request- could you please do a breakdown of "Nights on Broadway"? I love that interlude in the song where everything changes, and they sing, "I will wait, Even if it takes forever I will wait..." I've already heard you analyze Barry, and I just finished Queen at Live Aid. 😊 And you have a beautiful voice, as well! Thanks for everything!

@wingsofpegasus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you Fil for sharing one of my very favorite artists in conjunction with your knowledgeable analysis.

Love the Bee Gees .Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

Barry was 51 at the time of this performance and could still hit those notes. Listen to “Until” from 1979 when he was really able to push the limits of male vocals.

Oh, the BeeGees, what can you say except they were the best. From NY Mining Disaster on, it was one intriguing, wrenching or danceable song after another. I was never totally enchanted with Barry's falsetto but they all had such interesting voices, a lot alike but so different. I admit sometimes late at night I rewatch one of those BeeGees documentaries because, well, why not. And they always make me sad for what we've lost.

Thank you. Love Barry, and the BeeGees, my favorite band of all time, and I'm genX.. grew up listening to my dad's BeeGee records, many fond memories!

What a voice Berry can sing. .just love how they bring it all together so NICE. FROM 🌞 CALI.

Thanks for doing another video on The Bee Gees! I love when people like you analyze them!😁👍

I've never commented on any of your videos, but I subbed after the first one I saw about 2 months ago. Your presentation/breakdown/analysis is so very interesting and entertaining/educational, that I'm just blown away. It is obvious (to me) that you're very into what you do and thankfully very knowledgeable. The major gift you have is the ability of sharing your knowledge with others (not an easy feat!) Yes, you're more often than not over my head, but my understanding is becoming clearer with every video. You also choose artists whose voices have always intrigued me with their individuality. I especially loved your analysis of Roy Orbison, Bobby Hatfield and Pavarotti - among others. After a couple of months, I totally agree with you that the best artists sound so much better without auto-tune. I'm not yet certain I can pick up on the pitch correction, but the "life" in the voice (natural) is so much more enjoyable than one with auto-tune! The auto-tune takes a lot of the feelings/emotions out of the delivery. I don't know the percentage of people with perfect pitch, but having sung for 10 yrs in a top-level Madrigal (a cappella) group, I appreciate the emotion in the songs and the slight semi-tones just add more flavor. Sorry I wrote a book, but mainly wanted to say thank you for your hard work and for sharing your talents with people like me! You ROCK! Would like to ask if you would consider doing voice analysis of the band Home Free? P.S. Your voice (speaking/singing) and looks are not a hardship, either.

@wingsofpegasus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@ardentynekent2099

9 ай бұрын

I think Fil’s #1 talent is appearing calm when 20 things are going wrong, plus his amazing ear and guitar playing, singing, art, and good sense. xo Plus the rest. : o )

One of my favourite bands ever. I love the left field approach, you take, in the way you break down all the clips you do.

Love that Robin! 🥰💫💔

A perfect mix of songs in a perfect blend of voices from the soundtrack of an era... Funny, but I've never watched this movie yet. Barry's voice is awesome...

I would be curious to know how high Barry gets in his original version of Too Much Heaven. BTW, all three Bee Gees used falsetto at times.

@cindyknudson2715

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Would love that.

@lilly5157

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! 🥰

@micheladonofrio2285

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to know that too!

@TheBrownlj

2 жыл бұрын

He was alot younger then. They never performed that song live in falsetto, only natural voice.

@triad5766

2 жыл бұрын

The high harmony gets to like an F5. High as fuck

Thank you for highlighting the unique and shimmering talent of these talented boys. Move over, ladies (and gents), Andy and Barry Gibb, you are forever in my heart. xoxo

Damn, Bee Gees … snap me back to back to college. So many discos!!! 💕🐝💕

Thanks for this analysis. I love the Bee Gees, and it's great to hear the respect you have for them and Barry, in particular, on this bit of their concert.

I believe Barry was experiencing a great deal of back pain at the time & falsetto was hard on the back (according to a comment Maurice made in an interview). That’s why they did the One Night Only concert and not a tour. Touring is hard on the back too. Thank you for this analysis. That concert in 1997 was one of the best & I’m glad I found it on You Tube earlier this year. I admire the work of The Bee Gees.

How interesting! I had to look up the difference btwn falsetto and head voice. I love the Bee Gees, especially when they sing together. A beautiful blend of voices. Barry’s voice sounds a bit forced (in my ears and I am not a musician). But now I get it with your explanation about how he uses this technique. They are great singers! Thanks Fil! 💜✨

I have heard this sound when young Bulgarian girls start to learn how to sing with open throat. That's exactly the moment before they learn how to open it consistently. That's what his voice reminds me of.

Thank you for doing this! Loved the Bee Gees and especially love Barry!