Voice Teacher Analyzes THE MUSES from DISNEY'S HERCULES

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • If you want to get straight to the analysis, head to 1:29.
    The Gospel Truth I: 1:29
    The Gospel Truth II: 7:48
    The Gospel Truth III: 10:45
    Zero to Hero: 13:48
    I Won't Say (I'm in Love): 18:52
    A Star Is Born: 23:51
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    Zero to Hero: • Hercules | Zero to Her...
    I Won't Say (I'm in Love): • Hercules - I wont say ...
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  • @DJKuroh
    @DJKuroh Před rokem +10013

    Whomever decided that this movie needed gospel music is a genius!

    • @TheWiseGrif
      @TheWiseGrif Před rokem +564

      "Distinctively for the film, the idea to incorporate gospel music for the songs was suggested by co-screenwriter and co-director John Musker"

    • @fluffybunny7668
      @fluffybunny7668 Před rokem +356

      Agreed. Purely genius. I loved listening to this music as a little kid. It's still one of my favorite music scores from Disney.
      I also heard in an interview that gospel music was chosen because "It's music for the Gods" or something to that effect.

    • @mariagarcia1063
      @mariagarcia1063 Před rokem +156

      @@TheWiseGrif yes but all credits should go to howard ashman and alan menken it can all be traced back to their little shop of horrors days and influence

    • @MrStGeorgeIllawarra
      @MrStGeorgeIllawarra Před rokem +14

      It wasn't a compliment. The reason the song exists is because they needed to dumb down ancient history so even the mot uneducated American could understand it. That doesn't not make it a bop though.

    • @lyricmezzosoprano5357
      @lyricmezzosoprano5357 Před rokem +99

      @@fluffybunny7668 Hercules and Hunchback of Notre Dame are hands down the best 90s/00s era Disney soundtracks

  • @charyse1361
    @charyse1361 Před rokem +6511

    The Muses were singing like rent was due and they had one chance to get it right 🤣

    • @trennahs4322
      @trennahs4322 Před rokem +127

      with james chanel wright!!! BABY. they ALL SLAYYYYED!!!

    • @trennahs4322
      @trennahs4322 Před rokem +13

      sorry wrong person

    • @ikexbankai
      @ikexbankai Před rokem +40

      Michael Bolton did his thing too

    • @RedRoseSeptember22
      @RedRoseSeptember22 Před rokem +8

      @@ikexbankai Yep!!!

    • @birdiewolf3497
      @birdiewolf3497 Před rokem +86

      No they sang like they were a couple months behind on rent and the sheriff was coming to evict them the next morning. This was their last chance. 💀💀 and boy did they deliver.

  • @MomsAgainstCatboys
    @MomsAgainstCatboys Před rokem +2293

    I loved how the directors managed to combine the gospel element with the old Greek theatrical trope of having a narrating chorus.
    They blended so beautifully.

    • @Heyu7her3
      @Heyu7her3 Před 8 měsíci +31

      I mean, that's pretty much a Black church service lol

    • @brunorodriguez4028
      @brunorodriguez4028 Před 8 měsíci +26

      GIRL I CANNOT SEEEEEE… Greek stuff without thinking of Gospel

  • @johnk3903
    @johnk3903 Před 6 měsíci +735

    As a Greek guy, I'm really happy to see Muses being represented as black Gospel Singers. It's a genius analogy with the ancient Muses, whose splendour was mostly seen as a reflection in the poet's evocations towards them. To see this wink at religious music both in ancient times and now really makes sense to me. Love it !

  • @robynbeard8359
    @robynbeard8359 Před rokem +4869

    The Hercules soundtrack is SEVERELY underrated. It is one of my favorites of all time.

    • @frenchy988
      @frenchy988 Před rokem +66

      Is it underrated tho?? Lol, I feel like those who know, know! Ya know😂

    • @juliannehannes11
      @juliannehannes11 Před rokem +16

      It BETTER be in the remake or I'm boycotting

    • @emanx222
      @emanx222 Před rokem +80

      ​@@juliannehannes11 it better NOT get a remake.... are you kidding me? With Disney track record with remakes, why would you want that nonsense? 😂

    • @juliannehannes11
      @juliannehannes11 Před rokem +11

      @#Ayeni! it's happening unfortunetely

    • @Blu3Br3
      @Blu3Br3 Před rokem +31

      Tarzan was bomb soundtrack, so was Mulan, the Little Mermaid, and Goofy Movie.. like the music was hitting for me.. shoot even the Hunchback of Notre Dame❤

  • @michelleDAjourno
    @michelleDAjourno Před rokem +2646

    The women voicing The Muses: Lillias White, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, and Vaneese Thomas.

    • @tmccabe72
      @tmccabe72 Před rokem +58

      Why did I think En Vogue was a part of the muses?

    • @angeliclove404
      @angeliclove404 Před rokem +43

      ​@@tmccabe72Mandela effect I think...cuz for a long time I thought so too. I feel like someone said a live version would have existed sooner than later and that en vogue would have been the best bet at the time. Idk.

    • @angeliclove404
      @angeliclove404 Před rokem +12

      Thank you Michelle ❤

    • @sosopeople9157
      @sosopeople9157 Před rokem +4

      @@tmccabe72 they don’t have the range. Sorry.

    • @TheWiseGrif
      @TheWiseGrif Před rokem +17

      And to think The Spice Girls were approached first...

  • @somepseudonym2750
    @somepseudonym2750 Před rokem +1099

    You being able to replicate their lines so effortlessly just improves the video on every level 😂

    • @CarmenRoyale
      @CarmenRoyale Před 6 měsíci +53

      no fr tho. like i love that he is lowkey showing off his own talent, saying (without telling us) that he's actually qualified to do a video like this

  • @JackMarino163
    @JackMarino163 Před 9 měsíci +396

    Kudos to their animators also. Their dancing and gesturing and timing couldn’t have been more perfect. I adore the Muses.

    • @falcoskywolf
      @falcoskywolf Před 4 měsíci +10

      Especially having to animate them TO their ad-libbed moments?

    • @666Avsky
      @666Avsky Před 4 měsíci +2

      you should check out behind the scenes for it :)

    • @fangsabre
      @fangsabre Před měsícem +1

      They might've rotoscoped some of their dancing from the actual singers

  • @g3MZ1ZA11G00D
    @g3MZ1ZA11G00D Před rokem +2227

    The muses made the movie, and its ironic cause they were telling the story. They even made that song that Meg did sound so much better.

    • @Same_ol_jee
      @Same_ol_jee Před rokem +55

      Favorite song from the movie

    • @marselnotatipikalawan6837
      @marselnotatipikalawan6837 Před rokem +68

      I Won't Say (I'm in Love) is my favorite Disney song!!!!

    • @wjquick32
      @wjquick32 Před rokem +36

      I actually prefer singing the Muses’ parts instead of Meg’s, totally agree!

    • @mysticmusical
      @mysticmusical Před 11 měsíci +7

      It's really interesting. I loved Meg's voice and songs when I was little and went out of my way to learn them but when the live version went viral a couple years back, I realized I remembered every single word of all the Muse's songs. They lived in my mind rent free! Almost threw my voice trying to sing along. I had chills. I still like Meg's tone but man, young me was missing out. This video really gives me newfound appreciation. They're completely underrated!

    • @andreasanders7828
      @andreasanders7828 Před 9 měsíci

      I want tosing too, behind the scene & abroad.

  • @malissasampson9103
    @malissasampson9103 Před rokem +4936

    So this is your Muses audition tape, correct? 😂 You sangin’ sir!

    • @jmlegrairstudio
      @jmlegrairstudio  Před rokem +791

      Yeeeeeeep! Disney better see this too! 😂

    • @bcbabbles
      @bcbabbles Před rokem +71

      AGREED!!

    • @anafox421
      @anafox421 Před rokem +111

      @@jmlegrairstudio did you see the all black male group that performs this??? It’s incredible

    • @aubweeee
      @aubweeee Před rokem +6

      @@anafox421 what’s the groups name? I’d like to watch that.😀

    • @voureis
      @voureis Před rokem +25

      @@aubweeee i think they’re talking about the hercules muses medley! i may be wrong, but you should definitely check it out

  • @jalonitelice1658
    @jalonitelice1658 Před rokem +228

    Hercules and Cinderella with Brandy and Whitney Houston CARRIED my childhood do you hear me? This movie stayed in the VCR 😂

    • @smokey8472
      @smokey8472 Před rokem +6

      I love the songs in the Brandy Cinderella. ❤ Very cool to watch it.

    • @fazmuz86
      @fazmuz86 Před 3 měsíci

      Little brother got me DVD and I’ll tell you how many times watched it 🤦🏾‍♂️. Never mind streaming it

  • @ajnebula6622
    @ajnebula6622 Před rokem +562

    I have a nasally voice and have always been self conscious of it. You mentioning it in Meg's voice actress has made me feel better about mine. Thank you

    • @caroaroaroline9999
      @caroaroaroline9999 Před 10 měsíci +49

      She’s also the voice of Belle in the Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast and Rose Quartz from Steven Universe :) She’s one of many many talented and successful singers with that voice quality!

    • @ajnebula6622
      @ajnebula6622 Před 10 měsíci +19

      @@caroaroaroline9999 Thank you for your reply, you brought happy tears to my eyes

    • @angelousmortis8041
      @angelousmortis8041 Před 7 měsíci +7

      @@ajnebula6622 Her name is Susan Egan, if you were wondering, and I always loved her voice growing up when I was watching this movie. It was one of my all time favourites, in part because of Susan Egan (another part was the Muses, they're great and growing up in Louisiana means I grew up around a lot of Gospel Music).

    • @ajnebula6622
      @ajnebula6622 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @angelousmortis8041 Ooo off to look her up, thank you!!!

    • @kralvltavin9173
      @kralvltavin9173 Před 4 měsíci +2

      The trick to correcting that is to practice singing with your nose clamped with the goal of not sounding stuffy. Work with the vowels. If you can do vowel scales with your nose plugged and not sound stuffy, you'll find the right placement that'll correct your nasality. It's okay for effect, but should not be a standard.

  • @JonathonBone
    @JonathonBone Před rokem +1657

    Okay but seriously you are like the only voice teacher reactor that has been perfectly on key when mimicking the vocals. I need to hear more!

    • @nessamaine
      @nessamaine Před rokem +41

      RIGHT?! Just HEAVEN! 🎶

    • @elorawebb2189
      @elorawebb2189 Před 10 měsíci +10

      I noticed that too and I LOVE IT

    • @razvanbadiloiu1346
      @razvanbadiloiu1346 Před 9 měsíci +10

      he is that majestic

    • @carcosa_tyrant9444
      @carcosa_tyrant9444 Před 9 měsíci +25

      that's because a lot of the 'vocal teachers' that react to stuff on youtube are just clout chasing grifters that are trying to cash in on the react scene and actually have no notable credentials. this person is different and actually has a fucking business to back it up.

    • @Igobyquan_
      @Igobyquan_ Před 12 dny

      Him and tara simions I love watching them

  • @starkid910
    @starkid910 Před rokem +1521

    11:05 - I love that not only are they giving the funeral vibe, but also the muse taking the lead here is Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy

    • @emilysmith2965
      @emilysmith2965 Před rokem +271

      WAIT. WAIT. They’re all assigned specific Muses?!
      YES.
      Calliope (epic tales), Clio (history), Thalia (comedy), Terpsichore (dance), and Melpomene (tragedy).
      There are four other Muses in Greek mythology, but nine’s a pretty crowded stage.
      Euterpe (poetry), Polyhymnia (music and geometry), Erato (love songs and eroticism), Ourania (astronomy). Kinda makes sense they didn’t use those four. Though Euterpe was always my favorite in the little Greek myth encyclopedia I had. Still have it, I think. She has a flute that only poets can hear, which is objectively dope.

    • @starkid910
      @starkid910 Před rokem +135

      @@emilysmith2965 Yup! The lead is Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry, making her telling of the myth of Zeus vs the Titans (and eloquence & articulate oration) very appropriate. The shortest is Thalia, Muse of Comedy obviously. The others are Clio (ponytail, Muse of History) and Terpsichore (short skirt, Muse of Dance) though I can't think of any standout thematic moments for them. At least in the opening Clio is holding a scroll, and Terpsichore is wearing a very dancer-ly outfit w/ those wrist loops
      Edit: lol oops, didn't see the "see more" there, so you already know which muse is which lol my b

    • @croissant2024
      @croissant2024 Před rokem +6

      Yesss! 🙌🏽

    • @nudgificator
      @nudgificator Před rokem +52

      @@starkid910 Honestly, I think Clio should have taken more of a lead of Zero to Hero, since it's about his rise to fame and her name literally means 'make famous'. I get why they gave it to Calliope but still.

    • @Next_Midnight
      @Next_Midnight Před 11 měsíci +1

      That's such a cool detail! I had no idea. ❤

  • @michaelcareymph
    @michaelcareymph Před rokem +407

    Can we also talk about how incredibly talented YOU are!

  • @shevy_shev93
    @shevy_shev93 Před 10 měsíci +200

    So when they have the live action movie…they need to hire you in the room to get these singers right together!!!

    • @jmlegrairstudio
      @jmlegrairstudio  Před 10 měsíci +47

      I would be on cloud nine! 🥹🤞🏾🙏🏾

    • @martinjenkins4445
      @martinjenkins4445 Před 7 měsíci +6

      @@jmlegrairstudio *Can you PLEASEEEE please do Sister Act 2 Song At The Gospel Tournament😩😩😩*

    • @jebVlogs556
      @jebVlogs556 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@martinjenkins4445 yes he should do both sister one and second movie. than do a special one for the group that sang "if my sister is in trouble." by laaaaaady soul

  • @eliward
    @eliward Před rokem +723

    The Muses and Meg made this movie

  • @dumpster_fire_sloth
    @dumpster_fire_sloth Před rokem +1075

    Most of the vocal teachers on here don't actually sing the examples of what they are talking about. I loved watching this video and hearing you sing

    • @emanx222
      @emanx222 Před rokem +36

      THIS!!!! Omg

    • @KiraAotsuki
      @KiraAotsuki Před 11 měsíci +41

      Right?? My God this guy's voice is insane

    • @cynthiaalvarez1346
      @cynthiaalvarez1346 Před 11 měsíci +8

      this guys amazing

    • @victoriazarate7349
      @victoriazarate7349 Před 11 měsíci +3

      THISSSS

    • @kayden2119
      @kayden2119 Před 5 měsíci +4

      frankly this channel is the first voice teacher who does not just seem jealous the whole time lmao. Like for all the other voice teacher channels I feel like they are constantly being passive aggressive to whoever is singing.

  • @tyesoteric
    @tyesoteric Před rokem +289

    Lillias White and her articulation is unsurpassed. Roz Ryan brought the deep gospel growls beautifully

    • @ayimaniisunshine
      @ayimaniisunshine Před 8 měsíci +1

      YAAAZ, YAAAAAAZZZ, YAAAZ - ROZ RYAN GAVE ME AMEN ALL THROUGH THE OPENING & EVERY TIME THE MUSES SUNG❗💯❗

  • @preachcaleb
    @preachcaleb Před rokem +158

    These analyses really show me just how much acting the performers had to do. They're not just singing. They're playing a part with emotion.

  • @jokage6307
    @jokage6307 Před rokem +1409

    Can we also give credit to their voice acting??? They deserve AWARDS for the way they use their vocal instruments!!!!!

    • @emilysmith2965
      @emilysmith2965 Před rokem +47

      At 3:52 they straight-up sing themselves into a new art style, which is SUCH a great moment on all fronts

    • @imrley5738
      @imrley5738 Před 11 měsíci +4

      We have too I mean it’s an obligation !! I still thinking that they gave more attitude in their French voice than in English even thou they are already perfectly good in English

  • @daniellecorbin18
    @daniellecorbin18 Před rokem +733

    Gospel is the music of the gods, so the writers/screenwriter pushed for the soundtrack be gospel music. They picked the best, and it shows. Thank you for this video!

    • @quincy9908
      @quincy9908 Před rokem +22

      It's more like the word/news of god. (I know you're referring to the filmmakers quote, though)

    • @anthonyd9844
      @anthonyd9844 Před rokem +7

      Ugh so smart! They really thought of every detail

    • @xaviercopeland2789
      @xaviercopeland2789 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Music if God, not the gods.

    • @dlilwon
      @dlilwon Před 10 měsíci +5

      Gospel is of God Almighty not gods.

    • @DiabolicalAngel
      @DiabolicalAngel Před 8 měsíci +5

      I see the monotheists took issue with your comment, even though they knew what you were talking about. Exactly!

  • @tinyelephant77
    @tinyelephant77 Před rokem +155

    If you told me this entire video was made to show off your vocals, I would believe it. And I would NOT be mad. I am thankful. Please do MORE! You took ALL the talent, sir. Leave a little for the rest of us!

  • @ScionStorm1
    @ScionStorm1 Před rokem +115

    The one who corrects Vase I believe is Clio -Muse of History. And the one who leads 'Young Herc was mortal now' is Melpomene - Muse of Tragedy.
    Fun side note, the group leader, Calliope, is the mother of legendary musician Orpheus.

  • @tatyana1230
    @tatyana1230 Před rokem +1116

    Disney used to have the best singers/songs/songwriters! You just had to sing along. But Hercules was so different because of the gospel influences the music utilized. This was one of my favorite movies for that reason because I have always been into Greek mythology and love hearing gospel singers deliver so it’s the best of both worlds. AND YOU BETTER SING YOUR FACE AWF, JARON! Ohhhh I’m so ecstatic my algorithm led me to you 🖤 I need you to drop a gospel album or put a group together because you are blessed, anointed, talented. Ugh just love ya

    • @christianharbin7979
      @christianharbin7979 Před rokem +25

      I love that the muses are Black and representative of Black culture.
      Can’t help but notice the microcosmic parallel with American culture.

    • @themightierpencil
      @themightierpencil Před rokem +4

      I ghostwrote this 😂🥰

    • @TheApplesauce1992
      @TheApplesauce1992 Před rokem +6

      This is the magic of Disney I want to see come back into movies. The amazing scores that disney would make for a kid's movie was out of this world. The got the best composers, writers, singers, orchestra... etc. The emotion that would go through you when these songs came on!!!! The theaters would be on fire!

  • @Tb40556
    @Tb40556 Před rokem +835

    This is one of the only “voice teacher reacts” videos that actually reacts and picks apart the technique instead of just reacting to the lyrics or general vibe. Really enjoyed the educational components of this video!

  • @Researcher_Ryan
    @Researcher_Ryan Před rokem +135

    I love how much purpose each line has. Like they masterfully combined the singing into the acting so they're not just singing. They're all trying to actually say something. I noticed it really in "I won't say I'm in love" There's so many times when a moment transitions from a sad one to one of hope and happiness that helps us through Meg's thought process and our inevitable convincing that she does indeed love Hercules!

  • @chronographer
    @chronographer Před 11 měsíci +23

    15:50 "He could tell you what's a Grecian urn-/-earn" - Pun always makes me giggle.

  • @drudle
    @drudle Před rokem +446

    The idea that the Gospels went from being very pointed with their singing and pronouncing every homophone to getting almost more relaxed and expressive with their runs is really conducive to the story; where you had the past, carved literally into stone, unmoving and precise, transitioning into the present which is ever shifting at a whirlwinds rate, is perfect.
    I also love how in all the Gospel Truth's we have each Muse tell their own part of the story. All different parts and different perspectives that make up the whole truth. But when it came to Megara and her love song? They were all in unison, as if there were no other ways to look at it, and it was just a simple, straight forward thing of her being in love.

    • @trennahs4322
      @trennahs4322 Před rokem +25

      this is very well put and accurate. great connection.

    • @emanuelosorio9610
      @emanuelosorio9610 Před 11 měsíci +7

      I love this comment

    • @easyfin6874
      @easyfin6874 Před 11 měsíci +4

      your coment made me cry. In a good way. So well analyzed and compromised. Thank you.

  • @topaz1125
    @topaz1125 Před rokem +320

    It’s the Alan Menken magic. He’s behind a lot Disney’s biggest songs.

  • @Abunai_Gaming
    @Abunai_Gaming Před rokem +78

    Hercules introduced me to gospel style and while i don't listen to it often, whenever I notice it it stands out. The bombastic energy, the fun that's had by the singers, the improvisation, all of it makes for such a fantastic genre that I wish got used more often in other media, like video games and the like.

  • @theConquerersMama
    @theConquerersMama Před rokem +59

    My little boy - he is non speaking autistic and uses lots of ecolalia and quotes to communicate - he adores it.
    The aricticulation and diction really helped him in speech therapy.
    Plus its just great if you have to list to something played over and over for hours.

  • @lilmiznormal
    @lilmiznormal Před rokem +494

    I did the shoulder move at 1:43 at the same time as you. This movie was also what inspired my 11 year old self at the time to look into Broadway and I never looked back.

    • @bieassialaw6832
      @bieassialaw6832 Před rokem +23

      You can't watch that part and Not do the shoulder move 😊

    • @drena278
      @drena278 Před rokem +2

      Amazing 🤩

    • @caidalee1994
      @caidalee1994 Před rokem +10

      I think it’s required choreography for the audience, no?

  • @planetzing7796
    @planetzing7796 Před rokem +319

    The Muses are a perfect example of when Disney used to be bold and creative enough to blend cultures and create something different and new, as opposed to now where rebooting a classic franchise and including a more diverse cast is their idea of creativity.

    • @marleinasmom
      @marleinasmom Před rokem +14

      Still upset about The Little Mermaid, huh?

    • @planetzing7796
      @planetzing7796 Před rokem +23

      @@marleinasmom still care about a comment from a month ago, huh?

    • @marleinasmom
      @marleinasmom Před rokem +12

      @PlanetZing
      Oh I'm sorry... is there a time limit on responding to comments? I must have missed the notification that you had commented on a video somewhere. Maybe you should just delete your comments once their relevance runs out, that way you won't have to deal with
      this problem anymore.

    • @planetzing7796
      @planetzing7796 Před rokem +22

      @@marleinasmom No but there should be a time limit to missing the point

    • @marleinasmom
      @marleinasmom Před rokem +3

      @@planetzing7796
      Are you under the impression that I saw your comment when you originally posted it, and have just spent the last month trying to think of a clever retort... as opposed to having just seen both the video AND the comment this evening? Exactly what kind of time limit are you trying to impose? Commenting while the video is still playing isn't fast enough for you? Geez.

  • @wolphdrake3714
    @wolphdrake3714 Před rokem +58

    Just the first song, and the Muses' voices fill my eyes with tears. SO. MUCH. EMOTION! Truly Godly🤩

  • @dannypatrick9361
    @dannypatrick9361 Před 11 měsíci +9

    He hurled his Thunderbolt is one of the most fun lines to sing in any song.

  • @terrancemcqueen7872
    @terrancemcqueen7872 Před rokem +153

    All the Muses are iconic, but Lilias White really just nails it. Even her voice work and spoken narration. Truly a legend of stage AND screen!

  • @LoveU1st
    @LoveU1st Před rokem +310

    People sleep on the Go The Distance song but that song is so beautiful vocally! I do a mean Gospel Truth and will just burst out singing it in the Disney section at Target even if it’s not playing 😂😂😂

    • @nadirahrahman6430
      @nadirahrahman6430 Před rokem +13

      I would love to be in target when you did that ❤😂❤

    • @auricstorm
      @auricstorm Před rokem +4

      It's one of my least favourite songs, I have to be honest. Always annoyed me with how whiny it was.
      But I'm not denying the technical stuff. Just don't like the song

    • @RedRoseSeptember22
      @RedRoseSeptember22 Před rokem +1

      No one sleeps on it! I've seen so many covers here on CZcams by other artists because it's a favorite of theirs and mine also!!!

    • @sweetnovember7925
      @sweetnovember7925 Před rokem

      Go the distance was my high school graduation song in 98 I had my son in 99 and this is his favorite Disney movie.. The muses were a whole bop Roz Ryan from Amen ❤❤❤

  • @RadiantRuby
    @RadiantRuby Před rokem +16

    I have no idea why but I literally cried watching this video. I never realized how important it was as a young black girl to see this in my cartoons. As an adult it’s so beautiful to understand how important and fantastic the Muses were!!!

  • @AuthorZaraHoffman
    @AuthorZaraHoffman Před rokem +97

    Lillias White (who voiced the lead Muse) is now Hermes in Hadestown (more Greek mythology) on Broadway. Can you do a video reacting to her in that?

  • @Andy-dv2co
    @Andy-dv2co Před rokem +285

    The way you’re hitting these notes like nothing!! Absolutely incredible 👏🏼

  • @lynxvex
    @lynxvex Před rokem +175

    A Star is Born is such a super underrated Disney gem of a song.

    • @amarikristopher8409
      @amarikristopher8409 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Never appreciated it when I was younger ( I did with Zero To Hero ), but now I can’t stop hearing it after watching this 😭👏🏾

    • @bre7931
      @bre7931 Před 4 měsíci

      It’s my absolute favorite

  • @sarahc.9720
    @sarahc.9720 Před 11 měsíci +34

    The soundtrack to this movie changed my life! It effortlessly brought the grandeur of cinematic orchestra to the flamboyance of Gospel and then to the smooth, easy listening of R&B . This score was a complete game changer for DISNEY! Shout out to Lillias White for her advocacy of the portrayal of black women in film, she fought for the aesthetic of the muses to match the SOUND.

  • @Next_Midnight
    @Next_Midnight Před 11 měsíci +520

    I'm an athiest, but let me tell you something. In audition's and regular choir in high school we did a lot of gospel music-It was a BLAST. ❤

    • @alexisgrunden1556
      @alexisgrunden1556 Před 9 měsíci +73

      Faith's got nothing to do with it; if the music's fine and fire, anyone of any language or religion can enjoy the heck out of it. Great music transcends those barriers~😊

    • @Next_Midnight
      @Next_Midnight Před 9 měsíci +20

      @@alexisgrunden1556 Absolutely!

    • @Triforce09
      @Triforce09 Před 9 měsíci +17

      SAME!!!!!!!!!! Some songs made me tear up despite me being atheist as well

    • @ernavill3261
      @ernavill3261 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@alexisgrunden1556not completely true. Though atheists can just sing any religious song they enjoy, most monotheistic religions have some sort of mutual exclusivity clause. So they cannot worship other gods. Which is exactly what Gospel songs are all about.
      That is also why BCE and CE became popular in certain academic circles. Because AD is an abbreviation of the Latin for in the year of our lord. Whereas CE is religiously neutral.

    • @ExceedProduction
      @ExceedProduction Před 7 měsíci +3

      Atheist here. The organ is my favorite instrument and the larger-than-life atmosphere inside large churches. Whenever my family drags me to church on easter and christmas I look forward to the organ music.

  • @ronniejohnson9512
    @ronniejohnson9512 Před rokem +118

    That ending “ a star is born” get me hype all the time. Beautiful airflow control.

  • @terrancemcqueen7872
    @terrancemcqueen7872 Před rokem +106

    That little hiccup she does on "everyday" in Gospel Truth III is my favorite moment in the entire soundtrack.

  • @SergioPerez-vm8zw
    @SergioPerez-vm8zw Před 11 měsíci +13

    My Classical Literature professor once told me Hercules is structured like an ancient Greek play, with the muses taking the role of the chorus. You're right in saying they're the narrators, because the chorus in a greek play was meant to provide narration and voice the audience's thoughts.

  • @emilysmith2965
    @emilysmith2965 Před rokem +41

    Your tagline is so special 🥹 “be vocally bold, creative and aware… but always be vocally you.”
    Definitely not me crying in my apartment, thank you for this channel

  • @Qu33n
    @Qu33n Před rokem +203

    I haven't stopped smiling since 0:01 seconds in!!!
    The essence of Gospel is all through these ladies singing these scores.
    This was such a fun one!!!

  • @meghanmonroe
    @meghanmonroe Před rokem +107

    24:15 It's almost like a sunrise when they sing in unison. It's so gorgeous, it just fills me up and lifts my spirit ❤😭

  • @officialhawke
    @officialhawke Před rokem +13

    as someone who is hopelessly bad at singing, i LOVED the way you described the actual physical movement and technique behind their vocals. it helped me actually conceptualize what goes behind each vocalization.

  • @stephaniemabee2830
    @stephaniemabee2830 Před 8 měsíci +13

    The lead singer needs a Grammy. She's amazing. If they don't continue the gospel in the live action, I'm rioting.

  • @khamikins
    @khamikins Před rokem +33

    in the 90s Disney STAYED with the black girls in the studio

  • @demonbynature
    @demonbynature Před rokem +64

    My favorite part about the 5th muses emphasis on that belt in "Gopsel Truuuth", during Hades' scene....the way she punched that D#5. She didn't sing that note, she snatched it out of the air.

  • @danielholland4520
    @danielholland4520 Před 11 měsíci +42

    "I Won't Say" has always been one of my fav disney songs, its incredible. and so your voice omg! really enjoyed your singing and analysis of these awesome songs

  • @emanx222
    @emanx222 Před rokem +31

    When i started this video i thought id be put off by the interjections BUT my goodness do you know how to keep people engaged, your presence on camera is so warm and inviting, your excitement is contagious and your VOICE!!!!! My goodness

  • @grandeflamesbutera3949
    @grandeflamesbutera3949 Před rokem +233

    I love how u hear such different blends with the muses as well because when Lillias starts as Calliope, she starts sweet & articulate while Roz starts all grunty & powerful with Lachanze, Vaneese & Cheryl on the harms then Lillias starts belting it out. Then Lillias jumps to the Low Harms on “Tho honey it might seem impossible thats the gospel truth” while (I could be wrong) Lachanze & Cheryl jump to the main line top harms & belts for the first part then go back to Lillias & (I could be wrong as well) Lazhanze on the top for the second “tho honey” excetra like that song was done so well especially with every muse slaying the opening songs showing off their skills

  • @s.archer1902
    @s.archer1902 Před rokem +100

    LOVE listening to an expert get excited! Never seen a “vocal coach reacts” vid do so much to bring linguistics vocab to the conversation. Phonemes, fricatives, plosives-ASPIRATE SLIDES? Won me over immediately

  • @chsbob9
    @chsbob9 Před rokem +3

    My dude, I cried during this review. Part of it is the actual songs, but as someone raised southern Baptist, your breakdown of the songs hit hard for me

  • @arissaiglinski482
    @arissaiglinski482 Před 11 měsíci +13

    I just appreciate that you're working to show us HOW they're doing it instead of just raving about how great they are. That's what I'm looking for in vocal teacher content thank you!

  • @theverdantfern
    @theverdantfern Před rokem +93

    This was probably the most fun I've had watching a vocal analysis ever.
    Your voice is stunning & listening to you recreate the lines & talking us through them? Amazing.
    Hercules was one of my all-time faves as a kid (still is) & it never would have succeeded without the fantastic cast of Muses.

    • @parzivalplays7403
      @parzivalplays7403 Před rokem +3

      Herc was such a great flick... still one of my faves to this day. The music was incredible :)

  • @ArashiAiko
    @ArashiAiko Před rokem +73

    If you like the vocals here, you're going to love Hunchback of Notre Dame. Absolutely incredible music in that film.

    • @Lovely0714
      @Lovely0714 Před 8 měsíci

      One of my favorite soundtracks ❤️

  • @CaptainDV
    @CaptainDV Před 9 měsíci +13

    Two of the things I find interesting about them using gospel music and it's percise pronunciation is that the reason gospel singing has that is because the words being sung are the gospel. The good news of salvation. You're literally delivering a message. Which fits perfectly with these characters because they are telling the story of Hercules. The style of sing lends itself to being an orator

  • @0Iluvater0
    @0Iluvater0 Před 11 měsíci +17

    I'm so impressed with your ability to match the original singers perfectly!

  • @BerniesDaughter
    @BerniesDaughter Před rokem +48

    I always tell my daughter that Hercules deserves more love than it gets, for no other reason than the Muses. This was a joy to watch, not just because I love The Muses and the music of Hercules, but because it was such a joy to watch Jaron in this. You can tell he loves it too.

  • @Stark-Raving
    @Stark-Raving Před rokem +37

    Meg may not be a Disney Princess om paper, but she's got the best Disney Princess Song.

  • @philkatacoustic2921
    @philkatacoustic2921 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Love love love how the voices they chose for the solos fit the vibe of the story telling so well. “I won’t say I’m in love” has been my favorite Disney song for ages. You just made me fall in love with this movie even more!!!

  • @Ilovetoplaytheflute
    @Ilovetoplaytheflute Před 9 měsíci +15

    Man, I always loved this music as a kid. And as I got older I realized how genius it was to tell this story using a gospel style. But I didn’t realize how much I was under appreciating their delivery until I watched this video!! I’m so happy this popped up in my suggestions, I could listen to you sing all day.

  • @OtterpopYT
    @OtterpopYT Před rokem +53

    Impressed and jealous by your vocal range my man!

  • @MrSolonolo
    @MrSolonolo Před rokem +37

    Three of these girls (legends) are friends of mine - consummate professionals and incomparable , each in her own right !!! Thank you for covering this !!!

    • @castoputa
      @castoputa Před rokem +4

      Can you let them seeeeeeeee this video? I’d give a year of my life to hear them together blastin

  • @lunerlilly
    @lunerlilly Před rokem +5

    I feel like the muses introduced a lot of people who grew up with this movie different ways they could sing. They really made that movie funny enough. It just brought so much to the table.

  • @a_diamond
    @a_diamond Před 8 měsíci +6

    As someone who spent part of my life mute and still has sensory overload issues.. I find it amazing to hear this.. I might not be able to follow you, but I sure appreciate the sound of your voice.. ❤

  • @RodneshaGreen
    @RodneshaGreen Před rokem +48

    Hands down best Disney soundtrack EVER!! I LOVE THE MUSES! Love the clarity in their voices - runs and all. No word is minced, no run is wasted, no growl too graveled. Perfect perfect PERFECT! And you’re correct about how in sync they are in unison - I feel like that’s always a huge tell of professionalism and cohesion. Every voice distinct but perfectly aligned. Love your breakdowns - had me outburst singing at work! 🙌🏾

    • @syr1008jal
      @syr1008jal Před rokem +4

      This and Cinderella with brandy that will never release smh

  • @NinjaGidget
    @NinjaGidget Před rokem +30

    I would love to see you do a rundown on the songs from Prince of Egypt.

  • @Driger1792
    @Driger1792 Před 3 měsíci +4

    This is my favorite disney movie of all time. I absolutely love that you covered it. These songs still strike a cord with me as if i just heard them for the first time. You would make a Fantastic Muse.

    • @AmaniPharmD
      @AmaniPharmD Před měsícem

      It is mine too! Like down to I still own my original VHS of the movie. It is my comfort movie, I watch it dozens of times a year.

  • @wyattmcconchie3889
    @wyattmcconchie3889 Před měsícem +4

    The acoustics in that studio were letting you live your best life

  • @brianabanana1087
    @brianabanana1087 Před rokem +142

    I love the muses! there's a on stage version that they're trying to take to broadway and i want to see so bad! Also no one can't tell me Calliope wasn't inspired by Whitney Houston...I read it somewhere but I can't find it lol. Great analysis as always !

  • @talkingwithtyvethia7283
    @talkingwithtyvethia7283 Před rokem +67

    They have a behind the scenes video on CZcams of the muses which shows them in the studio and I love it

  • @A_Wild_Dyzzy
    @A_Wild_Dyzzy Před 11 měsíci +14

    This movie is what introduced me to gospel music. I have loved it ever since. The soundtrack of this film doesn’t get enough attention, The Muses are played by Lillias White (Calliope, the muse of Epic Tales), Vanéese Y. Thomas (Clio, of history), Cheryl Freeman (Melpomene, of tragedy), LaChanze (Terpischore, of dance), and Roz Ryan (Thalia, of comedy). They absolutely nail it! And as a fun fact, each muse performs a song or part accurate to their mythological role! Calliope is the main one singing the story of Hercules, Thalia jokes about Hercules and has comedic bits during each song, Melpomene sings of Herc becoming mortal. It all plays into what made these characters fantastic as the narrators of the film!

  • @lisemartino1995
    @lisemartino1995 Před rokem +9

    I love the vocalism here, the lean to the gospel tradition and mood is so authentic. But there are also subtle and interesting plays with the lyrics that are often overlooked. Like the way that the word “impossible” could be “impassable”. The ability of Hercules to overcome obstacles beyond human capability.

  • @thecompendium9607
    @thecompendium9607 Před rokem +39

    Everything these unbelievably talented women did on this soundtrack? YOU matched. I'm in awe of your talent.

  • @truerthanyouknow9456
    @truerthanyouknow9456 Před rokem +46

    The muses in Little Shop of Horrors did a great job too.

  • @devonarce249
    @devonarce249 Před 8 měsíci +12

    Every single time i hear the muses singing, i get crazy chills from their talent and range and just how well their voices sound individually and as a choir. I was getting those exact same chills every time Jaron sang. Absolutely amazing singing!! Great video!

  • @lauraleon9332
    @lauraleon9332 Před 7 měsíci +11

    Gives me goosebumps everytime I hear the opening songs ❤

  • @Andrew-ih2gz
    @Andrew-ih2gz Před rokem +67

    This is the first video of yours I have seen and I just want to tell you that your energy and excitement is absolutely contagious. From your full head of hair lion's mane to your quirky glasses to your amazing set of pipes, I thoroughly enjoyed watching you and listening to your take on the muses.
    You're a unique and powerful personality! I'm subscribing.

  • @buelabuela6108
    @buelabuela6108 Před rokem +16

    8 years old, going to the movies, no idea what I was walking into (besides being a kid who liked Greek myths)...mind absolutely blown apart by this phenomenal music and vocals.

  • @willjay6179
    @willjay6179 Před rokem +7

    I never realized how much they were SINGING!!!!!!!!! They let them had full creative control lol. They were allll over in the best way lol

  • @barba3377
    @barba3377 Před 8 měsíci +9

    Herc might have been the protagonist, but the muses where the real stars of the movie. My god i still can't believe how good they were, the music, the voice acting, the charisma, hell even their animations are consistently more fluid than the rest of the movie.

  • @bcbabbles
    @bcbabbles Před rokem +11

    Not you complimenting their runs like you aren't executing them with ease! 😂😂

  • @bhelliom3
    @bhelliom3 Před rokem +13

    This movie would be absolutely nothing without the Muses, they made it a whole ass experience. They really elicit so much emotion so effortlessly.

  • @elizabethvalenzuela4425
    @elizabethvalenzuela4425 Před rokem +11

    This whole soundtrack is amazing! I was working for the Disney Stores back then and we got this Hercules expo at our mall and I got to see the beautiful Muse preparing for the show. She sang soooooo powerfully and beautifully! She looked PERFECT as a Muse! I remember singing with her backstage just for fun. I get chills hearing this soundtrack.

  • @CreatingTheLifeIWant
    @CreatingTheLifeIWant Před 11 měsíci +8

    You have NEVER lied! Iconic!!! Every point is SPOT ON! Every growl every note, the enunciation of every word!!!!! I am here for every thing in this video!

  • @SeifellAlmancht
    @SeifellAlmancht Před rokem +12

    Wtf you have an incredible voice!
    I've always loved the Muses. They are one of the best parts of Hercules, and every time they sing its a gift.

  • @SootherousNoise
    @SootherousNoise Před rokem +23

    Behind the scenes were even fun to watch the ladies did an amazing job. Hercules is hands down one of my top favorite Disney movies. I still watch it till this day, because of the Muses.

    • @bigguy952
      @bigguy952 Před rokem

      Oh yea I love seeing the storyboard version of zero to hero on Oh My Disney

  • @aedashope
    @aedashope Před rokem +12

    I LOVE THE WAY HOW YOU'RE SINGING THE LINES EFFORTLESSLY 😭❤️ so good

  • @MrTuelShed
    @MrTuelShed Před rokem +13

    To be even just within earshot of that recording room must have been a treat! The music for the entire film is fantastic and The Muses rocket it from a classic to legendary!

  • @drena278
    @drena278 Před rokem +19

    The Muses are the Greek Chorus. That is why and how they carry the story❤

  • @Tcwilliams07
    @Tcwilliams07 Před rokem +27

    I am not into gospel music. I have never seen a video by you before. You have earned my sub because I adore your energy and that angelic voice. I will keep coming back and watch your previous works. Thank you ❤

  • @layluchaaa
    @layluchaaa Před rokem +18

    I love ALL your videos!!! But this one... it feels so special and I have to share this. My man passed away 5 months ago and it's just cracked me open, have no other choice but to sing cause it connects me to him. We used to sing together, now I find him in all things that come from spirit.
    The Muses are up on my wall with a post it note that says "Sing Luchi!" (His nickname for me)
    And now he's my muse 💜
    Your videos make me feel less alone on this journey, thank you Jaron!
    Sending Love to anyone who feels alone today x

  • @robertlauncher
    @robertlauncher Před 9 měsíci +3

    Zero to Hero and I Won’t Say I’m in Love are some of the best Disney songs hands down