TIME STAMPS - 0:51 Performance 3:33 Analysis Start 4:31 Artistic Freedom & Expression 6:18 Quality Mix 7:09 Chris' Vocal Run 10:01 Vocal Ranges 12:23 Chris' Lead Subtlety 16:02 Performance Resumption 21:29 Analysis Resumption 22:13 Multitude of Genres 24:12 Justin Vocal Lead Run!

@amjrpain919

3 жыл бұрын

Did anybody else catch hints of Frank Zappa in this 🤔 or is it just me?😎

@ronaldwhittaker6327

3 жыл бұрын

professional performances

@JohnOShaughnessy

3 жыл бұрын

@@amjrpain919 LOL , you mate, but I get it! ... I love Zappa

@amjrpain919

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnOShaughnessy maybe it was just me, the complexity of some of the chord progressions and the arrangement reminded me of Frank Zappa's music.

@JohnOShaughnessy

3 жыл бұрын

@@amjrpain919 it was tight, like his performances always were, with refreshing layers of complexity

You know it's a great performance when the backup singers and band are enjoying it as much as the audience .

In my opinion, this has got to be one of the best award show performances ever. It lit the fuse for the rocket ship that is Chris Stapleton's music career. He was Nashville's best kept secret for many years and this pulled the curtain back and let the world know who he was. I guarantee that every single musician in that audience was well aware of who he was and you could see the adulation on their faces as they watched this performance knowing full and well that now everyone would know what they already knew. Chris is an incredible artist and an even better human being. I'd be remiss if I didn't give Justin Timberlake his due as well. He is such a phenomenal musician and performer, he could have easily stolen the show but its so obvious that his entire intent was to be there in support of Chris. He was in complete control of that performance from start to finish but never made it about himself. So cool.

@lisafarrell5996

3 жыл бұрын

Chris has a stronger voice but JT is true entertainer and his band is phenomenal. It was a great match.

@brettmarshalltweaksource

3 жыл бұрын

@@lisafarrell5996 The Tennessee Kids are one of the best bands going. I wouldn't be afraid to say the best. Timberlake is an iconic performer. The Stapletons are a national treasure. The band couldn't be better. Best awards show performance ever? Yes. Best live performance ever, period? Probably. Absolute magic.

@lisafarrell5996

3 жыл бұрын

@@brettmarshalltweaksource absolutely correct. If you ever listen to Amy Winehouse check out her band. They gas that same rhythm and soul. I also love how much respect and love JT shows his band

@brookehornback1896

3 жыл бұрын

YES!!

@miketaylor775

2 жыл бұрын

Lpclifton-You hit the nail on the head. Mr. Timberlake is one of few decent entertainers left in this world. A humble young man. As for as talent-these guys are Stallions. Mrs. Stapleton is the icing on the cake. All three and the band is nothing but pure loving talent!!!

If that wasn’t the last performance of the night I feel bad for whoever had to follow this. Damn..

@glamgal7106

3 жыл бұрын

I agree--I'd think this performance soaked up the audience's energy. It showed how music of any genre can be that effective. You just reminded me of something: I went to an open mic in which someone put on an excellent performance. The next open mic-er came up to the stage and said, "How the [expletive deletive] am I supposed to follow that?"

@Vingreg65

3 жыл бұрын

@@glamgal7106 hello to you

@Scott-px6gf

3 жыл бұрын

It was Florida Georgia Line, and they looked like they totally didn't even want to be out there trying to follow that performance.

@Thesaurcery4U2C

3 жыл бұрын

@@Scott-px6gf Oh man, poor guys. I was going to google who was next before I seen your comment

@feduptexan311

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thesaurcery4U2C I watched it when it happened and I felt bad for them having to follow that performance

A shout out to Chris's wife singing back-up!

@gwenmarie7311

3 жыл бұрын

She is Awesome!!! I just love her voice. And the way he looks at her.

@mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686

3 жыл бұрын

I love how she gets into it too. She just has so much fun with it and Chris likes that she does. You can tell.

This has to be the greatest live collaboration! Chris’ voice is insane, how he pushes it to edge without it breaking is phenomenal. Morgan should always get a mention for the harmonies, she’s got a killer voice in her own right! Love that moment where Chris steps to the mic and then just points at JT ‘nah you take it’. Keith Urban’s reaction says it all! And the guy from Little Big Town losing it too. Can’t watch that performance enough!!!

@lindajones8101

2 жыл бұрын

Love little big town.

@garymaidman625

Жыл бұрын

Big props to JT, but he is like a fish out of water next to Chris. Chris is just on a whole different level.

@christineaky3683

Жыл бұрын

Yessss!! Jimi Westbrook's reaction was awesome! I loved seeing the reactions in the audience of fellow musicians.

Stapleton's wife is a major contributor but never gets enough acclamation

@Mooseman327

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she kind of was like a voice teacher for him. Their shared sound, the dynamics, the attacks and surges, the growls and rasps, their breathing is one. Just magical.

Chris Stapleton has that voice of gravel poured over with Grande Mariner Liquor!

@amjrpain919

3 жыл бұрын

Apt description 👌, it's a hot toddy on a cold raw evening.

This is a performance you never want to end.

I remember watching this performance in real time, and could feel the pure magic coming through the TV screen! Justin's always had a bit of soul in his music, and Chris Stapleton, with his country rock blues sort of sound, is one of my absolute favorites. It's comforting to know that great music and musicianship isn't completely dead. They took me to church 🎶🎶🎸👍

@gwenmarie7311

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌🏽 !!!!!!! What a performance 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️💥💥💥🎼🎼🎼🎼🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙

@kathleensmith950

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this perfirmabce chris and justin just took us to rock church!

Alot of people forget that JT was born in Memphis and grew up on country music along with other genres. I love it when people cross over so smoothly.

Speaking of the band we'd be remiss to not mention Chris's Wife Morgan on the background vocals she's dynamite as well!

The command of the band by JT…he is an entertainer in the moment. He breathes it. Unbelievable talent all of them

Don't forget Chris' wife Morgane as back up singer on the right. She is Fantastic. I am from Memphis and when JT said do you mind if I bring some Memphis up in here? He sure did. The horns, the choir, the organ, and they Both have the Blues. The best...

Chris Stapleton is from my home state of Kentucky.He makes me proud to be a Kentuckian. 💛

@lebe220

3 жыл бұрын

Is he vaxxed?

@brookehornback1896

3 жыл бұрын

@@lebe220 He's brilliant so id say definitely YES!

@lebe220

3 жыл бұрын

@@brookehornback1896 Well. if it´s brilliant to be scared...ok.

@brookehornback1896

3 жыл бұрын

Welll yes,yes it is,I was scared before both of mine.😁

@lebe220

3 жыл бұрын

@@brookehornback1896 Both? Big Pharma will vaxx twice a year. Big money...

If you know Chris it feels like a whisper, he could have opened up and make Justin's voice seem small, but he didn't, what a guy.

The reaction of the band members to what's happening on that stage pretty much expresses how I feel every time I watch this! Thx Fil. Tight band. Guitarist behind Justin, Mike Scott, played with Prince for a lotta years. Love hearing them appreciating what's happening there!!

@mandylouderback5888

Жыл бұрын

he travels with JT on tour, also!

This is what you call being taken to church. Love this performance.

Such a great performance. I’ve never been a Justin fan but he does this song justice-and that’s saying a lot. Chris is, as always, mind blowing. Oh, and you? As informative as ever. Always a pleasure to hear your take on what we hear. I never fail to learn something. Thanks.

Fil, this performance really shows the 2.5 hour driving distance between Memphis and Nashville in TN! What a crazy musical difference between the two cities! Blues/RB vs Country and yet they both cross over and blend well! I'm a Memphis girl but appreciate what Nashville has to offer! A great performance between two amazing artists! : - )

I am not sure how to label this musically but I know it is one of my favorite performances ever. I have never been a big fan of JT til I saw this. It takes a lot of talent to stand toe to toe with Chris.

@GetSoberWithMe

3 жыл бұрын

Closest genre would probably be Country/Blues....those 2 genres are labeled together in a lot of places

@dawnapm

Жыл бұрын

They stand toe to toe with each other. Both blew it out the park! Best live performance I've ever seen.

@garymaidman625

Жыл бұрын

Why does it need a label other than amazing?

"where do you start?" Exactly Fil. This is excellent music, voices and arrangements at it's finest. The energy on that stage and in that room, Chris, Justin, Morgan, the other musicians, backup singers is so amazing that you can't describe it to someone who hasn't experienced it. A friend played it for me. I have now watched it countless times. Every time I notice something new. Fil, you pointed out several other new things. A multi layered performance to be sure. and an excellent analysis.

Great to watch an artist's break out performance, which this was for Stapleton. Even though he was up for a CMA award he wasn't that well known. In an interview afterwards he mentioned that his wife suggested that he ask Timberlake, whom he knew from his songwriting days and became friends with, to perform with him. What a performance it turned out to be

That face of Keith Urban: damn! Wish I was up there too!

This was wonderful I love Chris Stapleton's voice and this song. A duo I never thought I'd see on stage really knocked out of the park!

@DavidB.Rockin

3 жыл бұрын

Same! I can hardly think of any other singer like him in country music (Since I don't have enough country music knowledge) He kinda sounds like Cat Stevens and Glenn Kaiser 🤔🤷‍♂️

Not a mention of that lady's Killin harmony really top notch makes the whole thing beautyfull .bad ass . Chris is one of the best.

@deniserhodes2655

3 жыл бұрын

The back up singer is Morgan, Chris's wife. She's amazing.

I can not hit that THUMBS UP enough..great moment

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@jimmycampbell78

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen this before and wasn't sure if I was going to like it with Timberlake there....was blown away, it was amazing. So good.

@GetSoberWithMe

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmycampbell78 yea one of the best performances ive ever seen....imagine being there live

Justin is a sensational producer.. sure he directed this.. he was in constant contact with the bands ... he has such a great ear.

I always thought of Chris as a country singer. He's really a blues singer who leans a little toward country. I like him a LOT.

CHRIS WENT FROM WRITING SONG'S TO SINGING WOW SO SOUL TOUCHING TO HEAR HIS VOICE ❤🎵🎶📣

Love Chris Stapleton. Great artist.....

"It's just art." Well said. This is a 30-minute Master Class in performance art on every level I can think of.

Still get chills everytime...One of the best performances ive ever seen....just feeds the soul so much

Chris is so smooth, he could slide uphill 😏

It was lovely to see Justin using his charisma as a seasoned performer to set the mood, with Chris taking the vocal spot and the band as tight as ever. A masterpiece.

Chris Stapleton is so awesome !! He has the best country songs !!! 💗 Thank you Fil for this analysis ! You're the best !!!!😊

One of the best performance ever, incredible voices mixing in together. That performance put Chris Stapleton on the map, into superstardom in country music!

the DYNAMICS are exquisite, I love every time that gets mentioned, the use of power/volume/intensity that gets used is something I love so much in music that never gets talked about but is SO important to making great tracks.

One of my favorite award show performances EVER. I’ve seen Chris Stapleton in concert twice. Amazing both times. Great analysis!

I think all the subtlety comes from the musicians respecting each another’s chops and putting the song ahead of the parts. Watch their live version of “say something” on Jimmy Fallon’s show for similar good taste and playing

One of my most top favorite performances ever! Knocked my socks of the first time and still to this day.

Great duo. Smooth as Tennessee whiskey.

One of my favorite parts of the original video that emphasizes the improvised nature of the second song is Morgan’s on stage reaction at around 6:45 after Chris hits a big phrase. Her reaction is one of someone who clearly was not expecting what just happened. But then she recomposes herself and gets back to the song like a pro.

Heard all the reactions to this performance but once again yours is top notch!

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I frickin love this collaboration! I’ve watched it so many times, and still I get goosebumps. Chris Stapleton is a truly magnificent musician 💜

Gives me chills every time I watch this!! Chris is amazing and Justin blew me away with his performance on this one!! Pure perfection!!! ❤️

The band is AMAZING!! The layering, the timing, then following the singers while they improvise...The horns. The piano too wow!! That's what it should it be..fun. When a performer is in the moment they improvise. I love seeing them having fun! In background you can here the guys in the band saying " sing it! " Awesome how there all in it. Btw, I love the information that you provide. Keep it up. Thank you

Hey Fil, I am new to your channel. Absolutely love it and I neither play or sing. I just watched your past analysis on several Roy Clark videos. Exciting to hear you, well, analyze these performers and their singing and playing. This 64 year old has lots of catching up to do! Thanks and looking forward to much more from you.

@elledouai2145

3 жыл бұрын

John Scannell- I’m new too. Been watching Fil for around a month. I don’t play or sing either. I can read music. Piddle with piano is all. I love the analysis. I learn so much. Love Fil. I’ve been intro’d to some artists I’d not known much about before. I’m Not far behind you. ❤️I’m 63.

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johnscannell4189

3 жыл бұрын

@@elledouai2145 ​ (actually 64 in May) So yes, he shows us great artists from my favorite era..60's! Nice to see Fil interested in more than a bunch of noise. He is obviously very smart and talented. Will keep watching!

I watched this at the time it was on tv and was blown away. Chris Stapleton was fantastic but throw in JT and his band and those horns and it was spectacular!

Sometimes the oddest ingredients make the most tasty dishes! Cool and informative analysis, thanks!

@konstantia1607

3 жыл бұрын

You reminded me of my favorite sandwich.... Hi Lynn!

@lynndow3185

3 жыл бұрын

@@konstantia1607 Hi Konstantia! My step mom's favorite was peanut butter and red onion, it wasn't bad! Now, what is yours????...I am dying of curiosity!

@konstantia1607

3 жыл бұрын

@@lynndow3185 I'd love that combination! Are you sure you want to hear mine? (Takes some explaining....) Used to get little wooden skewers of marinated pork all over the place in Greece. Marinated in olive oil, lemon, salt, and oregano. We'd soak some peasant bread in those drippings and put on it a slab of tangy feta with black pepper and...sweet, sweet pear slices. Improvised this one night and addicted ourselves, but you have to have the pears in season. Married someone from a beautiful beach town there. He was their top soccer player, but had grown up a street urchin, really. Was about 16 when a little house was built---but the two pear trees in that yard were worth a million. Like eating crystalized pear syrup!

@lynndow3185

3 жыл бұрын

@@konstantia1607 Ohhhh, that sounds heavenly! The pear for sure! My dear dad used to say that it's worth staying up at night to catch a perfect pear at the exact moment of perfect ripeness! (Sounds like a very romantic time, too...*sigh*!)

@konstantia1607

3 жыл бұрын

@@lynndow3185 This is really cool for me---almost never relate this stuff, and here I find you and your dad could appreciate pear-perfection! It was not an all swoonworthy time...but couldn't leave out those trees, they were the key to the magic sandwich experience! Thanks Lynn!

My favorite thing about this performance is the fact that you have 3 very talented songwriters providing the 3 lead vocals, and they clearly enjoy playing together and supporting each other when it is time for one of them to shine.

What a brilliant collaboration. Who would have guessed? Chris's voice always amazes me. So glad he finally went to singing his own music. As always Fil, you're knowledge and love of music always comes through. ❤

Wow just wow!! Brilliant Of course Chris's voice is as warm as Whiskey. Justin wow, Chris's wife and the band. Legend.. Love this song. Thank you Fil.

Great reaction to a great performance I just discovered! As my grandma would say : "this is how it's done" !

That tune just moves them and they really feel it! They're at church!!

I love the expressions of all the band members, you can tell they are having a great time!

Sorry, I forgot to say, THIS VIDEO SHOULD BE SEEN BY A MILLION PEOPLE 👍 So good 😊 Thank you 🙏 👍👍👍👍❤️👍👍👍👍❤️👍👍👍❤️👍👍

Love your analysis. You nail what it means to play with other gifted musicians. Everyone raises everyone up. The sum becomes magically more than any of the parts.

@archivegirl

2 жыл бұрын

I re-watch the Timberlake/Stapleton video at least 4 times of year. And I particularly love watching Keith Urban's face. No slouch of a guitar player himself, yes? Thanks again for this.

Thank you for adding that nobody knows what it means the band is one thing some people just get together? My cousin rest her soul when we got together we always brought the house down !

Thanks Fil ! Love 💗Chris and Morgane Stapleton!

Thanks for analyzing the amazing performance of Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake. I appreciated the ways you provided thorough and informative ways in showing how quality is better than quantity--you emphasized that there was so much quality in this performance. I loved what you said about the performance being art--I fully agree with you. I believe the performance shows how music can be powerful and bring people together. Again, thanks for a great analysis, and thanks for what you do, Fil!

Love the break down. Not sure how many times I’ve watched this performance but it never fails to delight. Magic.

One of the greatest performances I've ever seen! Smashing!

Glad to see another analysis of Chris. He kind of flies under the radar with mainstream music. His latest song “Starting over” is probably the best song out right now in any genre. Would love to see an analysis of that. Not sure if there is a live version yet due to pandemic restrictions but his official video for it is like a live version in studio. The way the bass comes in during the second verse is really cool as well. Thanks for this one.

Never seen this performance very cool. top notch analysis Fil 👍 thanks !

You're gorgeous! But seriously, your analysis and interpretations are so 'spot on' and beautifully relayed, it makes me appreciate this performance even more than I did originally. Thank you, Fil!

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

This collab makes me feel fabulous.

Wow...what a performance... bravo!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 You done a great analyzing this phenomenal performance. One of the best duo performances I've seen!❤🤠🎸🎶

Amazing breakdown, loved every minute of it!

Oh my goodness this is so great !!!! Love it !!!!!

The harmonies through all the vocal flips is incredible!

Chris is now my new "Favorite", one of several favorites. Sadly, over the years there have been a growing number of empty slots, as the old school "Favorites" steadily pass away. Chris fills the spot that was until recently occupied by Gregg Allman. It's comforting to know that the young folks are just as talented as ever! Glad to see Chris beginning to enjoy the fruits of his success! And, a bit off-topic, but I was pleased to see another kid being recognized, as well. I refer, of course to Billy Strings, who just won the Grammy for Bluegrass Album of the Year. Looking forward to many years of listening to these folks! And I count on you, Fil, to keep finding other young folks for me to get hooked on! Thanks, as always, for the great vid!

Your analysis gave an even greater appreciation of the performance! And the sheer joy on your face as you watched and listened to it was so endearing to see. Thank you for the music lesson in happiness!

Absolutely love this song and absolutely loved the clip I saw of the two of them singing it together.

Two amazing artists that have pure soul as their backbones. This performance truly shows that. Simply goes back to the fact that soul is the father of all music. In modern music, any genre, outside of a pure gospel song, they all go back to soul, and even then, much of gospel, yeah it goes there too.

I typed in Tennessee Whiskey and this what I found...I'm totally blown away by this performance..wish I was in that audience just feeling it...masterclass playing and singing. Thanks for the analysis- your insights captured my feelings about this whole performance. Cheers

Fil, I loved it instantly when I heard it the first time years ago. Can't help but love it even more when you tell me why I loved it so much. Look what it did for everyone there live.

Love your analysis Fil. This was cool. I like both their voices, so good! A whole lot of talent on that stage.❤

This and Maranda Lambert’s Performing Tin Man at the 2017 ACM Awards are my favorite performances.

This performance and your analysis is one of my favorites! This song is smokin! 👍🤘

Oh my gosh, I love this song and this duet video! Great pick Fil and yet, another awesome analysis! You rock, Fil! And so does your smile :)

Thank you! I have been waiting for you to do this!

Great performance and great breakdown. It’s nice to see someone appreciate the amount of artistry on that stage. That was amazing

Been rewatching this clip regularly for years, but really love this very professional and intricate analysis was genius. Thanks!

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome! I'd never seen that performance before. Great analysis, Fil. Thanks 🖤🤘🏽

Well, I am completely impressed. I had to watch it again all the way through and watch them and the audience interact. Don't you just love it when everything is just a perfect storm. I wish I had been there. I also enjoyed watching Fil because he was definitely excited about this performance. Thanks for analyzing this one.

I never get tired of this performance. You are so excited breaking it down . I really enjoyed it. 😊. This was the 1st performance of the night , would you want to go on after 😂😂😂?

Fil, you single handily reignit my love of music. I felt like I was in HS or College and learning music on a level that I understood and just fell in love with. Sitting in my chair listening and knowing what you were talking about or being reminded of those area's I wasn't sure I fully remembering. Instant follow. Thank you so much for this video!

that was crazy good. Best parts of your reactions are always those moments when you break out in a big smile. I love it Well done 🥰

I love the way you break things down. It does help you appreciate the artistry more. Thank you.

I've been watching a lot of reaction/lesson videos of this performance that I thought were so cool. This is the best one by far!

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Couldn't find you on KZread Sunday night when this aired. So glad I looked again Monday! Great performance!

This is one of my favorite performances!!

I love you Phil. Thx for breaking down the performances of this unlikely collaboration and all the work you do. You are a real connoisseur of musical art and a beautiful musician in your own right. Thank you for sharing your rich gifts with us. 🌹

Awesome job of explaining! I love your smile when you hear one of the artists really do something special.

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Fil, wlhile it doesn't take anybody who understands anything about music to appreciate how fabulous this performances is, a lot of the fun in watching you is your reactions to the pieces you're reviewing. I don't think I've ever seen you as engaged as in this particular video. Your analyses are always professional, but you almost went fanboy on this! Love watching you have fun!

@valgal5753

Жыл бұрын

Yes was indeed fun watching his reaction...mine was the same and more! Could not stop smiling and moving in my seat watching live. By far the best in award show history and the world of music! JT is my absolute favorite..Chris is too and combination of the two is utterly amazing!! The runs are pitch perfect and Morgan's harmonies are jaw dropping. Been watching this over and over again since the show aired. Would love love to see more collaborations from these two superstars!! Wow!!

Well said. The pocket is incredible on both songs Just the non verbal communication of enjoyment between bandmates with smiles and head nodding

Wings of Pegasus you’re right on the money and I love your real critique and reaction!!! This is one of the best versions to watch! I will never tire of watching people react to Chris Stapleton! His voice is like buttery biscuits and gravy! Not enough people give Justin enough credit for how incredibly talented he is not just with vocals but instruments! Then you add Chris’ wife on top of that, she’s amazing and their voices blend perfectly!! Watch the Austin city limits performance if you can. Also good is sometimes I cry! Keep it up! I love great reactions from people who take the time to appreciate vocals, lyrics, musicianship and break it down!

As always Phil, dead on, nailed it!

This was phenomenal! I can't sing or play an instrument, but I enjoy and appreciate all music. I listen to your channel because you radiate genuine joy and positive energy. Keep up the excellent job and we will all keep watching, listening and learning. Rock!

@wingsofpegasus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!