Andy Dexterity sings ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon

Andy Dexterity sings ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon | The Voice Stage #24

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Drawn to the stage at a young age, Andy started doing Sign Language with his mum after she had an invasive surgery and had to relearn how to use her body again. During this time, he became fascinated with the many ways with which we communicate, and decided that music and performance needed to be more inclusive of the deaf community. Incorporating signing into his performances he invented 'sign dance' and went on to be the founding member of the Auslan Choir. In a world-first, Andy Dexterity is the first-ever sign language artist on The Voice Stage.
🚨 Song info:
Andy Dexterity performed ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon
🚨 Series info:
In #TheVoiceStage we highlight the best, funniest, most adorable, and most inspiring stories of talents who audition for The Voice. Enjoy ✌️

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@elisesmith8474 3 жыл бұрын

His moustache had me thinking he was a villain but his heart had me convinced hes a hero

@desireukachi6173 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I find this comment extremely funny.🤣

@elisesmith8474 3 жыл бұрын

@@desireukachi6173 it's cos I'm the comedic relief they kill off for dramatic effect dahling 😎😂

@jrthmc29 3 жыл бұрын

Well played Ma'am. Well played. 🤣

@leeanimeotaku 3 жыл бұрын

Just think of him as Escanor

@teoweize3590 3 жыл бұрын

Sonic villan finally becom a hero

@KeshetAylonit 3 жыл бұрын

As a singer who is loosing my ability to hear, this means the world to me.

@theamazingeuph5632 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a singer and the thought of losing my hearing is scary to me. It's something I never really thought of. I'm glad someone like Andy is out there. My heart goes to you.

@chachaj914 3 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine what you must be going through. I just hope that you can keep the music in your heart, once it's there you can't lose it.

@youisabum 3 жыл бұрын

I admit I was just one of the many people who was ignorant of (or rather never even thought of) how hearing/deafness affects the *experience* of music. I loved this so much, and I love it even more because it made me go "whoah, I've never even thought of that, this should be everywhere" - all the best to you and here's to more hearing accessible (?) content.

@marsman8028 3 жыл бұрын

After hearing this song, You got your hearing recovered xD

@marsman8028 3 жыл бұрын

Oh and By the way i Hope you are in the Pink of Health Hope you get Better!

@SuperAlbino1 3 жыл бұрын

Was quite surprised when Delta stood up and started signing to him at the end, almost as surprised that he didn't choose her!

@jrthmc29 3 жыл бұрын

I get ya. I had the same thoughts. Until he started talking to George then I was ohhhhhh now I get it. Not saying anything bad Only that they have a few shared interests in common.

@GemPotagueule 3 жыл бұрын

I get your point, but if we see it from another perspective : the fact 2 ppl are speaking the same language doesn't create "attraction". It can help to create a connection, but it doesn't mean much. For example, as french, if you offer me to speak with a french person I don't like and a non francophone I like, I'll go with the non francophone for sure. My ex. is a pretty cheap, but hope it's understandable nonetheless xD

@jenky1044 3 жыл бұрын

@@jrthmc29 Yup, I was thinking the same thing.

@craiggibbons8228 Жыл бұрын

@@jrthmc29 I also spotted that as well.

@poncianocalingacion4309 3 жыл бұрын

This was for his son and it made me cry

@eileenesposito6726 3 жыл бұрын

ponciano calingacion He was pure magic well done

@ML-xh6rd 3 жыл бұрын

I was tearing up before he even got on stage. What an amazing human being. Kudos and mad respect to The Voice Australia for bringing him on.

@lerasachannel6040 3 жыл бұрын

So am I😭😭😭

@inkeriananas 2 жыл бұрын

No... This was for the 466 000 000 people.

@justMandy Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure his son is deaf… he has ear phones on maybe for noise cancelation

@larrylittleton8702 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! We have someone providing sign language. Rock on!

@pdtpf 3 жыл бұрын

My lovely wife does LIBRAS (brazilian sign language) ❤🇧🇷!

@kathryncotter4933 3 жыл бұрын

I do it

@egbonmarvis3297 3 жыл бұрын

Delta is really good

@dfwdreamforceworks8635 3 жыл бұрын

Now your liker become 666

@e4mafia_tn 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Invincibletro 3 жыл бұрын

If we ask ourselves, "Could we use several more people like Andy Dexterity in this world?" My answer is, a very simple, "yes."

@tyriecemcnary3717 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@quentinramecourt6628 3 жыл бұрын

that's why we should give funds to allow sign language learning schools to exist and grow.

@thomasott3869 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@maxwhite8616 3 жыл бұрын

i know a whole family dedicated to it

@hannacob4520 3 жыл бұрын

1k likes for u!!!

@ethanzhu5683 3 жыл бұрын

3:33 I love how Delta realized when she turned around that he was signing and not just moving his hands. Means so much to see this kind of recognition in the modern world.

@craiggibbons8228 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, George was just waving his arms about thinking the guys doing silly moves. Yet still ends up housing George. We all know why though

@nicedoppy2077 Жыл бұрын

lovely & real comment!

@NirzaVids 3 жыл бұрын

He better get far rather he wins or lose! 👏👏 We need people like him

@BrotherofJeffTheKiller 3 жыл бұрын

He failed epically

@gaila.9852 Жыл бұрын

You mean whether, not rather.

@mo-zy 3 жыл бұрын

"Being heard gives people visibility" One of the greatest quotes I have ever come across! Deep!

@San-uu7qc 3 жыл бұрын

He's already a winner.. not in this show but as a human being who understands how to communicate on every level in life ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@dedehewson2996 3 жыл бұрын

John Lennon would have loved this. This is what I think. Beautiful. Thank you for doing this.

@karenschmidt6282 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. As a mother of an American Deaf child..this is cool to see how other "sign languages" are. Thank you!

@xKhfan213x 3 жыл бұрын

@@samikhamash8277 if you stop to think about it, why would it be the same? Different parts of the world speak different languages so different variations of sign language would adapt in different regions. Now a days we may teach a standard unified language but that's in our part of the world. Others still use the signs they would have adapted in their home nation

@greybashore5169 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah my daughter is deaf as well and this is very interesting to me. I knew sign language is different in different countries but very unique

@danielbottomley2780 3 жыл бұрын

How much does it differ? I mean, the sign language? Can people understand it using a DIFFERENT sign-method?

@katiehurren7018 3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Bottomley no they’re completely different. In the UK it tends to be more 2 handed signs and I can sign BSL but I didn’t understand a whole lot of this. In the US as I’m aware it’s a lot of one handed signs

@greybashore5169 3 жыл бұрын

Katie hurren Yeah here in the Us most signs are actually one handed. There are quite a few that require both though.

@Franklin556 Жыл бұрын

I loved when ppl started to applause in sign language. I also loved when Kelly and Delta started to greet in that language, the fact that they did that made me know that they deserve all my respect. I absolutely loved this performance, he's really great, he's a great singer, also. This is equality, this is inclusive, this is human kindness, this is humanity.

@mjking9019 3 жыл бұрын

As someone with many family members with varying levels of hearing loss, this man is special. As a hearing person I take for granted my ability to listen to music. I love seeing that the audience was behind him from the start.

@kokafalasi 2 жыл бұрын

I love this audition. He’s amazing and sends a great message. I just wish the camera didn’t cut away from Delta at 3:33-3:34 just when the realisation of what she’s watching set in. Such a powerful moment.

@mrkity 3 жыл бұрын

“Difficulty accessing the average hearing range” -that is how you talk inclusively 😢

@mkay2925 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of genuine consideration and respect in this one person is astounding. Inspired.

@oni1614 3 жыл бұрын

Love how Boy George thinks he's just dancing at 3:28

@samkitjain557 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not gonna like the comment cause it's at 69 likes

@matildahaxhiu4615 3 жыл бұрын

@@samkitjain557 and now 86 likes 😅

@samkitjain557 3 жыл бұрын

@@matildahaxhiu4615 the society has failed me

@lessismore8533 3 жыл бұрын

@@samkitjain557 yah i wish just get would get rid of likes. No offense to commenters

@monicadomingos5084 2 жыл бұрын

Deception !!!!

@reyna4971 3 жыл бұрын

My whole elementary school learnt this exact song in sign language for one of our concerts and performed it to our families and friends while singing and signing at the same time. This brought back an amazing memory. I love it.

@jessicacremeens1326 3 жыл бұрын

I loved, loved, loved that as soon as the audience realized what was going on, they cheered and supported him! And they did so even before they knew he could hear and sing. At that point all they knew was that he was signing.

@jay-ralde4253 3 жыл бұрын

Singing and sign language combined, now thats what we call talent...great choice of music..

@dadosmtherealones7814 3 жыл бұрын

This one just teach me a valuable lesson. That “music” is for everybody.

@morphalucardchua6480 3 жыл бұрын

as a person with poor hearing, i am moved and i love how people in the audience embraced his performance. i just hoped everyone in the world would be like that. when you cannot hear much of ehat people say, people tend to get angry at you, bully you when they know that you are hearing impaired. good message with the great song.

@jrthmc29 3 жыл бұрын

I can only imagine the frustration when someone get mad at you on a personal level especially when its something out of your control. Some times people are the worst. But maybe there is a silver lining in the fact you don't have to hear everyone and thier constant non stop complaining about everything or listen to everyone and there issues with this person or that person. Or the Karen's OMG the Karen's. It would be so nice not to be able and hear all these hi pitched, insanely screaming, stereotypical nagging Karen's out there. Yeah I know that the whole Karen idea it isn't really worth the trade off. Just trying to let a little humor in.

@jlcanoy 2 жыл бұрын

3:33 how of Ms. Delta change her facial expressions was goosebumps 💝

@dinh5532 Жыл бұрын

bodychills!! I cried.

@oougahersharr 2 жыл бұрын

When I was about 9 or 10, there was a talent show at school. One of the girls stood up with two friends and performed "Celebration", both vocally and in ASL (American Sign language). Both her parents had been born deaf, and she had been born hearing in a 'deaf world'. She wanted to bring both sides together. That stuck with me for over 40 years. I hope more artists do this type of combined performance. A performance that included everyone.

@Draugtaur Жыл бұрын

i think when Delta asked him "how are you" in sign was my favourite part of all the voice editions, ever

@bluedutchess6656 3 жыл бұрын

tbh I was so surprised how many people in the audience knew how to sign to clap for someone! Very amazing blind audition, it's warming my heart

@louiebernardo6316 3 жыл бұрын

Hes already the winner for the heart who heard him loud and clear...GOD BLESS..

@leleeex33 3 жыл бұрын

I love too that this was a blind audition. Gave them a little understanding of what the deaf community goes through

@cherylalikhani5957 4 жыл бұрын

This was the best performance I've seen on the show.

@artursm2158 2 жыл бұрын

I`m half-deaf.... how strong! Geez, how strong! He`s the HERO!

@pratikvaidya5187 2 жыл бұрын

Kelly's expression showed how surprised she was. She didn't expect that. Kudos to Andy.

@SagnikBiswas043 2 жыл бұрын

He really made us imagine the melody of sign language

@jean-francoislavergne6354 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, at first i told myself that The Voice wasnt the right talent show to perform sign language... damn i couldnt have been more wrong... this was powerful and i felt it just as much as a vocal performance! Amazing

@williamhock5603 3 жыл бұрын

Very surprised he picked george, I thought one of the two ladies with sign language experience was kind of the better route.. Hope it worked well for him either way!

@MissSlovakia2 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I thought he pick Delta.

@allaroundthevoice 3 жыл бұрын

It didn’t worked that well, he was eliminated in the battles

@cocimason9727 3 жыл бұрын

Really? Oh no

@GemPotagueule 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, it's like thinking that you'll always feel closer from someone who speaks your own language It's not always the case. It can help making a connection, but it doesn't do the alchemy of 2 ppl (he probably wanted to go with him anyway) My English is worse every day so I hope you won't take it as an attack, but more as it is : an other point of view ^^

@horsegirl2310 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so beautiful in Sign. I started crying right away.

@r.a.g.1757 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to live in the same world with that amazing person...That was amazing.

@gracebaker7912 Жыл бұрын

I love how beautifully Andy describes the language, and how to use the language (not directly translating but signing to the meaning). It's wonderful to give visibility to different sign languages from different countries.

@stellakeil96 2 жыл бұрын

Hes on a MISSION and I respect him soo much!

@andersoncameron771 3 жыл бұрын

He has the right attitude! And the right reasons. 👏🏾

@andreborges5198 2 жыл бұрын

This is so full of passion. This guy is so gifted in many ways. I was not expecting something like that.

@kamotetv5662 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what to say. I feel the emotions and tears started falling from my eyes.

@thikang7781 3 жыл бұрын

Brought me to tears. In a world bent on dividing people this man is uniting people. What a fitting song. What a way to expand humanity. Thanks for an unforgettable experience.

@malchard2333 Жыл бұрын

what this man does is inspirational. he talks to everone. he really understands what music is all about. i love him and i respect him. hard to say for me, cause there are not many who gained my respect. but he sure did, because he touched my heart

@geanpierre13 2 жыл бұрын

this is the most beatiful perfomance the voice has ever seen. I'm crying so hard

@emmasmall6804 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Heart is melting right now. How amazing for someone to share the magic and emotion of music with those that can't hear but feel!!!! ❤🙏

@daniellew6358 3 жыл бұрын

This wonderful man plays on The Wiggles! This is awesome that he is branching into other areas.

@MLELELELEL 3 жыл бұрын

The chillssss I LOVE IT that The Voice participants are going out and showing their own unique advocacies and passion now more than ever. It shows pretty much that it's not too late to show and let others realize the diversity of humanity. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

@jules6116 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful prove of love for his son!! He made it for his son. This is incredible how a dad can do anything for his/their child!

@angiehavens9218 3 жыл бұрын

I was instantly touched. I felt so much love in his singing and when he used his vocal cords to continue his voice, I balled!!! Amazing!!!

@sharongilmore2516 3 жыл бұрын

So true so true. He signed beautifully and sings even better.

@margerymanukau3821 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Andy for sharing your beauty ❤💙💜

@sweetchunks22 3 жыл бұрын

that was BEAUTIFUL and I'm so impressed with the judges and the crowd that instantly started signing.

@akashace9333 3 жыл бұрын

He is a person who needs to be idolized

@Toffifeetjes 4 жыл бұрын

This was amazing! Thank you for making the world a better place. ❤️

@elleohai Жыл бұрын

This was 2 years ago but never was in recommended. Why not? I just saw short vid but wanted full song. They want voices, this is a Voice. Amazing audition.

@gracekaram4947 Жыл бұрын

I got chills watching him sign that song!! I've been learning American Sign Language for a few yrs now and I love it! It's so cool seeing more and more people standing up for the HOH, and deaf community, well done! ❤❤❤

@groeiro7028 3 жыл бұрын

You may say, I a dreamer, I hope some day you'll join US. And the world will be as ONE.

@pettyeddie2000 4 жыл бұрын

This video is very inspiring !!! My ex-wife is deaf so I can somewhat relate to the experiences. Very moving.

@everbancale5144 3 жыл бұрын

my tears just started running in my face while watching this video.! I am so touched with his beautiful intention and purpose in life.! Salute to this amazing man.! ❤💙🙏☝

@angelmojica1919 Жыл бұрын

There should be must, must more singer's like Andy Dexterity on every VOICE show all around the world.

@shellirk2819 3 жыл бұрын

Hearing people can enjoy the visual element signing brings to the songs as well. I particularly love watching a passionate translator perform ASL.

@frances894 3 жыл бұрын

I'm literally have a goosebumps. thank you so much! God Bless you always ❤️

@sadem1045 2 жыл бұрын

Music is vibrations. If played/sung loud enough deaf people can literally FEEL the music.

@marksusanleitson6068 2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@sethabutraviraseranee7664 2 жыл бұрын

I just love this guy he is so caring and thoughtful of other people and the fact that some judges even know the sign language really impress me.

@ryanparker7258 2 жыл бұрын

That to me is the best performance I’ve seen on the voice, someone bringing the show to the ones who can see but not hear. Great job and a very big thank you from me here in the 🇬🇧

@emersonpacheco8592 3 жыл бұрын

This is so raw! So powerful! I just cried. Cheers to differently abled individuals!!!!

@larry-naylor 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I saw his performance and I was so moved by it, I think this is the most beautiful interpretation of Imagine that I've ever seen. So moving.

@AlaneLane 3 жыл бұрын

This really melted my heart and made me emotional. This was so touching.

@garf597 3 жыл бұрын

The world needs more people like him. Glad I had some good teachers and classmates in high school to teach me sign language (signing exact English) and it’s help me in several jobs with deaf coworkers

@jasonlicos 3 жыл бұрын

If something like this doesn't win. I will still watch a worthy performance.

@wolfrenzy 3 жыл бұрын

This may be the most beautiful thing I've ever heard/seen. Bravo sir! You are an inspiration!

@SeyramAffram 3 жыл бұрын

This made me tear up more than I expected 😢....and he has a beautiful voice too.

@awesomeinforensics 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding signing (singing) out of the box!!

@justagreekinternetuser8998 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, im a white, straight, male, middle class person from the supposedly Western World, with no real problems whatsoever, but I wanna thank you for what you did, because you certainly insipred at least a few pple. Thank you and I love you.

@paulinacontreras4160 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you acknowledge your privilege, you’re going far in this world ✨

@justagreekinternetuser8998 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulinacontreras4160 thanks. I do my best 😊

@grease6314 3 жыл бұрын

@@justagreekinternetuser8998 you're from Greece, you're not white 😂😂 we don't accept you

@justagreekinternetuser8998 3 жыл бұрын

@@grease6314 trust me, i dont get sun exposure🤣😂

@facelessdrone 3 жыл бұрын

@@grease6314 ?? Ever heard of diversity, like you know, other people living in countries from which they didn't originate??? Bruh, what?????

@debbiebillings8192 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure how many times I have watch this clip but every time it gives me goosebumps

@pekkiamsou1879 4 жыл бұрын

You are and exceptional individual,, Who able to see beyond Yourself Physically Mentally and Spiritually,, Salute to the highest

@natekramer1558 4 жыл бұрын

I'm loving this mans mustache makes me want one

@kparsa1 3 жыл бұрын

That mustache is impressive sir!!!!

@metairieman55 3 жыл бұрын

How unique! And a wonderful philosopher and communicator!

@haykuhihaykuhi23 Жыл бұрын

The most beautiful performance that I have ever HEARD!

@hypocritenerd.5708 3 жыл бұрын

Chills dude. Absolute chills.

@bonibinay-an8518 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! When I am watching this video it feels like I want to cry.. I don't know what's going on with me but you know the feeling that you want to cry... This is so very inspiring video that I've ever seen...my heart melts to this... Job well done.. Congratulations..

@jeffreylocke8808 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

@TheGoauldApophis Жыл бұрын

You can feel the song in the way he moves

@yoursfaithfully750 2 жыл бұрын

This brought happy tears to me ❤️😍 loved it from the start to the end.

@soykev882 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, no dejo de llorar con esta interpretación 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Mis Respetos para este cantante. 🤩🤩

@brunoguerra6265 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible. Thanks youtube for recommending me this

@boinkiechannel8601 3 жыл бұрын

What a great man. What a good soul. God bless you!

@martins1986 3 жыл бұрын

“And the world will be as one 🎶”

@CROShogun 3 жыл бұрын

4:03 the best part of whole video....

@roggiewonkanobe 3 жыл бұрын

This was just simply beautiful

@alfonsosantos4011 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful soul brother. ..we need more people that care 🙏🏼

@MrDragater 3 жыл бұрын

Slowly, we will make a better place, one person at a time.. You have to start somewhere on a big stage and this is your stage!!

@teresadilts7331 4 жыл бұрын

I remember going to a concert somewhere years ago. The students were signing as they were singing, most magical moment in my life. Yeah, you can go to a concert and go, that was great! But was it truly magical? Did it bring tears to your eyes?

@flylikeanowl8667 3 жыл бұрын

we have one song in or concert program where we sign the chorus. it's my absoulte favourite. would love to see it more often!

@carmiwrites 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh...i did NOT want to cry!!😢💕he is so sweet

@lucasvaccarili4574 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, simple but perfect. This is truly inclusive language ❤️

@johsantana8213 3 жыл бұрын

Que show de apresentação mano! Isso é um espetáculo!!

@vclaravit 2 жыл бұрын

Olha a diferença, outros países já sabem a importância de língua de sinais, já aqui no Brasil, ainda não valorizam muito... É muito gratificante ver que lá é reconhecido, até os famosos sabe uns sinais, espero que mundo todo possa entender isso!!!

@mangolloedgarjed2643 3 жыл бұрын

he understands humanity but he can't win this show, and pls someone or can somebody give him a show that really fits him.

@redangel169 3 жыл бұрын

But he got seen and now the world knows of him. Even if that is as far as the show took him, that's huge

@lessismore8533 3 жыл бұрын

True but he still got a 4 chair turn

@MeritxellFarre 3 жыл бұрын

People with disabilities and those who cater to themdon't need anything to "fit in", this is an absolutely ableist comment. He is a singer, an artist, and provides access to his art to everybody, deaf or not, and just by being known for this he is already a winner.