Opera Singer Reacts to Forestella Je Suis Malade | MASTERCLASS |
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 8. 09. 2024
- What's up CZcams it's me Jess and I'm an opera singer. Today's video is going to be a performance analysis of
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Thatâs the analysis I was looking for, not just some fake overreacting. Your videos always drag my attention cuz youâre so professional when it comes to analyzing anything related to music. WELL DONE
Thank you, Carlo! :)
Great analysis wasnât it? In the interest of new fans reading these comments: The original was not by Lara Fabian.. Serge Lama wrote and sang this autobiographical song about 50 years ago âŠwhen he heard FORESTELLAâs version he shared the video on all platforms in France and told people to watch this versionâŠthis is what he wanted to convey in his song.
@@hildommar I didnât know that đ of course Forestellaâs version was AMAZING, but honestly thereâs no better version than Laraâs version to me đ„ the emotion and the storytelling she put to the song was INSANE.
Really appreciate your in-depth reaction/analysis! Forestella is a South Korean crossover group known as the "Kings of Harmonies," and the members from left to right are Ko Woorim (classically trained bass), Kang Hyungho (rocker, countertenor- had no formal vocal training), Cho Mingyu (classically trained tenor, group leader), and Bae Doohoon (tenor/baritone, musical actor). Their more classically-styled performances include "Hijo de la Luna," "Nella Fantasia," "In Un'Altra Vita," and "Dell'amore Non Si Sa." They've also performed stunning covers of "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Sound of Silence," "Scarborough Fair" (Simon and Garfunkel), "Inner Universe" (video game/anime OST), "Time in a Bottle" (Jim Croce), and "Maldita Sea Mi Suerte" (Marc Anthony).
@April May Thank you , Yes everything is fine and "Hijo de la Luna" is greatđ and "Smooth Criminal".
My little favorite is Cho Mingyuđ
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wow you're the first person I've seen catch on to the accordion- like quality of the accapella section -totally agree. sounds that way to me too
The accordion was a great decision it brought out a French feeling. It feels that you are in France where this kind of combination is very romantic as a French speaker & from a musical family background l loved this performance.The intro of the accordion introduces the french ambiance.
Forestella are South Koreans. In order of coming in: Ko Woorim, base, he was an opera student when this group was formed, then Bo Dohoon, musical actor, more of a pop vibe, third, Cho Mingyu, a very accomplished opera singer, who was told he wouldnât have primary roles in opera because of the timber of his voice (tenor leggiore), and then started to explore the pop opera line, and he ended up choosing each member of this team (except the last one) as he kept winning the different stages of the competition; and last to come in is Kang Hyungho, who has an incredible range (which he didnât quite display here); he had always wanted to be a singer, but his mom refused, so he was a chemical engineer when he auditioned for the phantom singer competition! You may want to listen to « Hijo de la Luna » next to hear what he can do.
Forestella as a group are so versatile, they sing opera, pop, rock and roll and make beautiful covers of classic songs and also have their own songs, « Save our lives », and « utopia »; this last one being a vocal masterpiece in my opinion.
Happy listening!
Thank you for this information!
They are incredibly versatile indeed. So much fun in todays music industry world that is interested only of surface.
âJe suis Maladeâ, now a french classic, was written by famous French singer & songwriter Serge Lama together with composer/singer Alice Dona in 1973.
This is based on his own experience and he was the original performer, hence some lyrics are a bit male-oriented (eg my mother leaves me, whiskies, I pour my blood in your body, âŠ).
When Serge Lama had a dinner with Alice Dona and told her about his obsessive love that was leading to a road block, she came back home and compose the music in a couple of hours.
The morning after, she presented him the music and he wrote the lyrics in ⊠20 minutes.
Serge Lama was the original performer in 1973, it started to be promoted on the radio, and the song was brought to fame only when, a few months after, Dalida covered it. She was an absolute mega star in France, another emotional powerhouse, and this song resonated very much with her own feelings. Her success with this song transformed it into a french classic, and started to make it famous abroad.
But it is Lara Fabian that really made this song a very popular song in many countries with her cover in the mid 90s.
At that time Dalida had already passed away, but Serge Lama was (and is) still alive. Dalida and Serge were two inspirations for Lara, so she sent an audio copy to Serge of her version. She was unknown at that time in France but he was so impressed with her vocal skills and her emotions rendering that he invited her in France to sing it as a duet. They became good friends.
Lara has made some subtle changes to the song that gave it even more power and Serge Lama adopted these in his later interpretations.
The 1999 version ("From Lara with Love" Concert in Montreal)
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is legendary internationally and has attracted many artists to do a cover, even from non french-speaking countries.
The most recent ones I am aware of are from italian singer Giulia Falcone, from the korean singer Choi Sung Hoon or from this korean band Forestella.
Lara is used to perform the song very differently in each of her tour and for instance this 2003 version is even more dramatic
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This is my favorite song of Forestella. I never get tired of it. Now that I've heard your analysis I love it even more. Thanks.
Thank you for your expert analysis of Forestella. ("classically-"vocal-crossover-group - rock/pop/opera) They are considered the kings of harmonies and simply masters every genre and every style. Technically highly qualified, they are known for unexpected reinterpretations of legendary songs. Adding a twist and their own spice to it (always respecting the original), are they very creative, set new accents and the result is always TOP. From their rather classical repertoire, I definitely recommend their version of "Hijo de la Luna" and "Scarborough Fair". This is where their unique voices and vocal ranges (from soprano to basso profundo) come into their own.
I like this song so much that I have posted the Forestella clip to my University Course page (I have that latitude as the lecturer) as a metaphor for various voices creating polyphony instead of cacophony ... I hope that this is a good metaphor.
YEEEES ! They sounded in that line like an accordeon ! I didn't notice it ! =)
Iâve hoping your reaction of this performance. What a surprise, your insight and professional analysis are always a good lesson of deeper understanding of music.
I really enjoy your detailed reaction/analysis. New sub here. Please keep reacting to Forestella. I would like "Nella Fantasia" for next one.
Everyone has a very nice voice. I really like Bae Doo Hoon (baritone, the second vocalist), his voice is velvety and puts a lot of feeling into the song. Forestella is on another level... God level!â€
Love your reaction, thank you. Next song should be Bohemian Rhapsody.
Omg Iâve been dying for you to react to forestella! Yay! Thank you :)
These boys are masters at taking well known songs and putting their very unique flair on them. Their harmonies give me chills. I have to admit that it was Woorim (that amazingly smooth bass) that drew me in, but they are all so talented and versatile that i cant help but love them all. They are all so different in tone, but they magically blend together perfectly. To think it was an elimination competition show that put them all together. Cho Mingyu (the Tenor with the great pronunciation) is the mastermind behind the team.
Your analysis is everything I've been looking for with this group, if you've done other Forestella songs then I'm definitely subscribing!
Also, check out that countertenor's cover of Phantom of the Opera. His name is Kang Hyungho. It was his audition song, but he later did a full production version. The kid was a chemical researcher with zero training. He's mind blowing.
Just when you thought nothing could come close to Lara Fabian's version - this happens
Thanks for the reaction. They are truly amazing and you look really pretty đ„°
Wow, wow, wow! â€â€â€ I donât know if is the tenor, contratenor extended and with a bit of baritone, in me, but the bass was wild!!!! This is soooo interesting! đđŒđđŒđđŒ Thank you Jess! That was amazing!
So glad you liked this performance Esteban!
AsĂ tan bien explicado entiendo muchas cosas....sin saber nada tĂ©cnico ni el idioma, creo que ellos son de otro planeta, son perfectos.â€â€â€â€
Wonderful performance and analysis!
I love your reaction, Hijo De La Luna Next â€â€â€â€
Thank you, what a lovely way to spend a Saturday evening
Forestella son extraordinarios!!! Sus voces son nivel ArcĂĄngeles!!!! Sus armonias mas que perfectas!!! Hijo de la Luna es una presentaciĂłn perfecta! Ojala tengas mas reacciones a Forestella. â€â€â€
nor i understand the lyrics ori understand this type of singing but ijust like the way they r singing and it made me emotional.
Thanks for the best and more serious reaction IÂŽve seen for Forestella!. This guys are amazing; please keep analyzing their performances!
Hi Jess! This is another group I would have never heard of were it not for you. Amazing talent. Unreal. Loved them & as always, loved your analysis. If I havenât said so before, I also love YOUR reactions. Your face and exclamations are so expressive & when something truly moves you, you are just a fan in those moments just like us. đ
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do an analysis of Victory Brinker on Americaâs Got Talent. She is an opera singer & I would love to hear your thoughts. There is a twist about Victory that I wonât reveal here but will become immediately apparent when u see the video. And if youâre already familiar with her, Iâm sure you are as blown away by her talent as I am. Have a great day!
You are awesome! Your in-depth of music and notes and instruments. You could be an awesome Coach on âthe Voiceâ. A do some magic with the increase of opera singers on the show. I appreciate you!
The best reaction ever! Thank you so much for show us - with your expertise - and to allow us to travel on the hidden content that just a professional is able to recognize!
I love Forestella and this performance was brilliant!
This isn't simple reaction, it is an expert analysis and made me understand why I love what I already love - this version of one of my favourite songs of all times (which makes me very picky with the covers). I am not musically trained and I just perceived that this is a special arrangement of the song, but you explaining the technical aspects was like a lightbulb moment for me.
Many people recommended many good covers of theirs so plenty of choice, but If I were to pick one or two, one would be Scarborough Fair (I like the arrangement and how every voice shines; Kang Hyung Ho's (the countertenor can show off more than in other songs his high notes) and Warriors (this song could potentially be very boring, but they make it interesting somehow) and both songs, as most of theirs are a show in itself each. There is a whole world that they build in just a couple of minutes that a song lasts.
Impresionante FORESTELLA â€â€â€â€...hay un trozo que cantan "a capella " â€
To us Brits the accordion is aural shorthand for all things French. There's a definite stereotype of accordion music representing France.
Well, that was really quite something!
Your reaction and analysis was perfect. I think you are my top 2 for for reactions to this song. Excellent!!! You might enjoy Hijo del la Luna. It is difficult to pick a song because they have so many amazing interpretations. Thank you!!!
react to Forestella more, you will find them how phenomenal they are. don't just listen to viewer's praises but rather listen to Forestella with your ears. then you will know the viewers are not exaggerating. BTW they don't follow the original singing techniques, sounds, music arrangements and etc for all of those songs they cover. it is like many other singers who do covers will always try to make it as their own.
The leader of this band, Cho Mingyu (The third voice in this song) is a trained opera singer. You might want to check out some of his solo performances, like Be My Love or Balada Triste de Trompeta.
I love your vocal and musical analysis, Forestella is a South Korean quartet, I indicate with the number the way they sang this song
1.Ko Woo Rim (Maknae and Vocalist): Operatic Bass.
2.Bae Doo Hoon: Tenor/Baritone.
3.Cho Min Gyu (Leader): Operatic Tenor (leggero).
4.Kang Hyung Ho: Countertenor.
Welcome to the Forestella world you have many to see that you can analyze Smoothth Criminal, Time in a bottle, Bohemian Rhapsody, Champions, Parlapiu Piano, Hijo de la Luna (son of the Moon), We are champions, , "Nella Fantasia" Korean song "Silla's Moonlight" If I leave, The Face that I Miss, Phantom of the opera, Time In A Bottle and bad romance and more
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I find it unfortunate that everyone is only talking about the Lara Fabian version. the original is by Serge Lama, its author (1973) who sings it wonderfully
Here on time! On time for the end!
The original is by Serge Lama.(Writer and singer of it)
Thanks for your insightful reaction to my newly discovered favourite vocal group :) Please do Hijo de la Luna by them next, the counter tenor shows his range there :) I'm really glad the baritone could shine in this one, I love all 4 voices, but his voice is gold..
Nelly fantasia next!!!
omg could you react to Hijo de la luna by them?
Hello, where is your video on the interpretation of Lara ????
Me fascinan tus anĂĄlisis!! Son los mejores. PodrĂas reaccionar a Haley Reinhart en Creep? Y Dimash en Ogni Pietra o Love is like a dream? Gracias â€
Can you please react to sohyang singing wild flower?
The original singer is not Lara Fabian ...he is Serge Lama.... french singer
Pls hijo de la luna next
The accordion is a very french instrument
Dear Jess, I've been a real fan of your reactions, such a lovely mix between a technical analysis and emotions. It's rare! But... I really had to nail this one... This is also the first time I wrote comments here. This interpretation here is so full of clichés (to stay with the accordeon music, which is also a false cliché, since it used to be played even more on Italy or even Germany! But has stuck to France because of the strong tradition of Street music), and pathos that it this song gets really painful to listen to the end. What I find particularly 'not in line' with your analysis of the Lara Fabians interprétation is how you really adored the fine line she took between extreme emotions and the technical difficulty of keeping tone and living on in the song. In this version, we have the opposite: painful lingering on overdone emotions that we, as other than Korean listeners, find hard to accept. 'do the singers really think I'm so stupid to not understanding what is going on in the lyrics?'. I'm sorry Jess, I really don't buy this one. I'm not a huge fan of late Lara Fabian, but maybe you could buy yourself back with her concert 'from Lara with love which is now available entirely. Keep up the really great work you do. Me.
Could you react to "Song Sohee on killing voice"?
Please react to LP muddy waters live version đ
French classic
That's a nice reaction đ đ
Could you react to Indian music? If so, I'll suggest you, "Sun Raha hai Rozana" by Shreya Ghoshal.
Lovely.
I hope your copyright strike has been resolved in your favor ! It was so unfair.
Haven't heard a response from the company yet. But I will keep everyone updated!
Hello, good afternoon.
I think you will like Monica Naranjo's voice.
You should react to their songs. Thank you.
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Will you do more Dimash Reactions ?
Ahora busca la versiĂłn de Lara Fabian, impresionante! Y si no has reaccionado a Dimash, comienza con S.O.S.
This was lovely. Have you also heard the version by Belle Perez and Karsu? She sings her part in Turkish and it's just a great duet!
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Can you react/analyze Je suis Malade by *Dalida* please? She is the *blueprint* of this song (not the one who wrote it, but she's the one who popularized it). She's the one who gave life to this song, here's her performance czcams.com/video/ZEoft6dypiQ/video.html&ab_channel=MoscasEmVinagre , thanks!
đšđŠ This song is a glaring reminder that you have completely abandoned Lara Fabian !
Here is a short list :
Je'tieme (live in Paris)
Caruso ( in Italian) and
You're not from here
Jess it would be nice to do some research prior your reactions some of the info it so obvious that these guys are Asians. This is a crossover South Korean Men
Sorry, but I think you have to be a real "aficionado" of the group to like the way how they treated the song. The song is drowned in cheap sensationalism imho. When I listen to Lara Fabian`s version there are pleasant goosebumps that turn into shivers of horror when listening to this arrangement. No question - all of them have good and trained voices and it is a matter of taste.
And finally, I don`t want to question your analysis.
I canâtâŠthey look like robots.
Great job but Lara Fabian ruined this song for me. She is the benchmark, the best. No one sings like her.....