EXPLAINED || Brandy's Voice

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The Voice: EXPLAINED is a music education docu-series created by award-winning multidisciplinary artist Milik Kashad. It is designed to educate listeners and viewers on the science and history of music and singing in an easy-to-understand and engaging way!
This video was sponsored by BMA viewer ‪@Koko3op‬ and focuses on the "Vocal Bible," Brandy Norwood.
Chapters
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0:00 - Thank You to the Sponsor ‪@Koko3op‬
0:06 - Call To Action
0:19 - Introduction
2:06 - “The 15-Year-Old Alto Singer, From Next Door”
4:11 - “I Want To Be Whitney Houston”
5:11 - How To Structure a Run
7:45 - Early Impact
8:19 - The Importance of Youth
8:59 - Not Like Other Low Voices
12:32 - Runs as a Form of Expression
14:01 - Studio Singing vs. Live Singing
16:28 - Lyrical Singing
18:59 - Brandy and Monica, The Sound is Mine
20:39 - Quiet is Beauty
21:26 - Full Moon
21:57 - The Art of Vocal Layering and Harmony
23:30 - Structuring Vocal Harmonies, Consonance and Dissonance
25:23 - Harmony as Storytelling
27:06 - The Vocal Bible
31:37 - Growth, Maturity, A Developing Voice
31:54 - Does She Have The Range?
35:46 - Brandy Takes Broadway
37:17 - The Full Voice
41:30 - Minor Change, Major Difference
42:20 - Conclusion
Episode Credits
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Director: Milik Kashad
Executive Producer: Milik Kashad
Sponsoring Producer: ‪@Koko3op‬
Editor: Milik Kashad
Motion Graphics: Milik Kashad & ‪@HugoVermello‬
Voiceover: Milik Kashad
Script: Milik Kashad
Script Editor: Tim Dillinger
Pedagogy and Theory Contributors: Karen Slack, Jay Saint Flono & Isola Jones
Special thanks to ‪@4everjosephmiller597‬ as a source for archival Brandy material.
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@BlackMusicArchive Ай бұрын

To support this channel in its efforts to continue making quality and accessible music education content, please consider a donation: paypal.me/blackmusicarchive cash.app/$BlackMusicArchive account.venmo.com/u/milik-kashad-1

@records1990 Ай бұрын

This channel is absolutely amazing

@Queenofdacastle Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Can you please do Jewell from Death Row records. I don’t think she ever had a full album, but had such a unique and powerful voice I would love to see you cover her voice. Thank you again 😊❤❤❤

@records1990 Ай бұрын

@@Queenofdacastle Excellent request!! She was the voice of DeathRow.

@Queenofdacastle Ай бұрын

@@records1990 yes she was!! Glad to see someone agrees 😊

@supadupa6891 14 күн бұрын

Do a breakdown of Teena Marie next!

@NawiTheCore Ай бұрын

Brandy has a very rare voice. It's low, but it sounds like it should be high based on its sweet quality and airiness. Great analysis as always!

@jordandelaura Ай бұрын

I’ve never thought of it like that. You are right 🫵🏾

@melaninenriched7844 Ай бұрын

Well, her voice does begin to pop as she ascends up the scale. Baby has range in the upper range as well. There are videos on here with her playing around with her higher notes

@Anfani Ай бұрын

Agreed

@fiftiesflavor729 24 күн бұрын

💯💯

@roc2028 Ай бұрын

Brandy has an unmistakable voice and I think she's gotten better with age.

@TheRetroWoman80 Ай бұрын

Indeed. The lower register has become so rich. It is intoxicating.

@teddyslibrary Ай бұрын

Baby! That's Brandy "Why Are You Down There" Norwood.

@UncleDuTheWatchman Ай бұрын

Sho nuff!!! 😂 There's a video out here of Natalie Cole actually doing Whitney the same way too! It made me crack up double when I remembered Whitney had done it to Brandy. 😂

@anyib.3150 Ай бұрын

@@UncleDuTheWatchmanlol I’d love to see that

@scarletmuse70 Ай бұрын

Babbbbyyyy why are you down there!

@TheRetroWoman80 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 I love Whitney's ways!!!

@wills.5339 Ай бұрын

We grew up under the same church organization, my family and I would see her family at the lecurships/ conventions yearly, and Brandy was one of the ones to get forefront.

@JalenBrown-fi4sb Ай бұрын

“If the Bible is a foundation for life, Brandy’s music is a foundation for understanding what your voice can and cannot do”

@ADyani6 Ай бұрын

Thisss‼️‼️‼️

@apriljohnson7447 Ай бұрын

Please

@kreole7376 28 күн бұрын

You know you're a legend when black music archive makes a whole docu of your voice and you're not even in your 50s.

@JetBlackTrakz Ай бұрын

Lauryn Hill's voice needs to be EXPLAINED Black Music Archive!!! We've been Waiting! lol!

@Trackstar2000 Ай бұрын

You should sponsor one!!!!!!!

@johale6791 21 күн бұрын

She damaged here voice so hard, the vidéo is going to be almost all about that. And I'm a bit fed up with voice damaging stories right here.

@chantoya17 26 күн бұрын

Brandy is a prime example of singing on your interest, not your capital.

@nicolesherman8974 Ай бұрын

Yup! This video is long overdue! Brandy deserves so much more. People love to play in her face 😕.

@melikeysunshine Ай бұрын

Am I the only one who loves when Brandy’s voice takes on the “raspy” tone? ❤

@SLJOHN357 Ай бұрын

I watched the video on Michael Jackson's voice the other week & now that I've seen this one, I noticed they're opposites in how their voices were used in childhood. MJ sang high & loud as a child when he probably should not have been. Brandy was not forced to push her voice in that direction as a child. Therefore, her voice was preserved over the years. I'm learning so much from these videos. Thank you!

@BlackMusicArchive Ай бұрын

You get it!!! Thanks for watching!!

@SideEyeee_ Күн бұрын

Great analysis but there’s no need to compare the two!

@tenaciousbates Ай бұрын

Brandy is my all time favorite vocalist. I would take a hundred courses on studying her voice. She’s a blueprint.

@twannifufu Ай бұрын

Brandy is an intelligent singer. She has such a unique ear for music and arrangement. She really does know how to tell a story with her arrangements. She's a singer's singer for sure.

@razdewitt4786 Ай бұрын

she is the blueprint for the cute pop/R&B it-girl. soooo many artists after in the mid to late 90s through to the mid-2000s followed this model. plus, one of the most special voices ever. often imitated but never duplicated. God took great care in crafting this voice.

@conrabbit Ай бұрын

Chile it’s Christmas 🎄🙌

@Koko3op Ай бұрын

You are honestly the BEST KZfaqr on this site. The amount of work you put into your work, you are truly gifted and you took this video FAR beyond anything I would've expected. How you come up with such a thorough and detailed script is phenomenal. I will watch this video SEVERAL times. Thank you! And let this be a note to other people who love this channel, please support it because you deserve it and more! Also a massive thank you to all the interviewees for adding even more context to this beautiful video. The Full moon break down got meeee. I love this woman so much. I learnt so much, thanks again!

@B0WIETVC15 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sponsoring this video!

@BlackMusicArchive Ай бұрын

If I am going to devote my time to anything, I believe I should make it count. Thank you so much for being my first ever video sponsor, it means more to me than I can verbalize. Milik Kashad ❤

@Koko3op Ай бұрын

@@BlackMusicArchive

@13junior15 Ай бұрын

that part!

@wdcomments Ай бұрын

As someone who watches your videos alongside your colleagues. I was excited seeing you sponsored this. I wanted definitely wanted more insight in Brandy’s voice. P.S all of your K-pop videos are marvelous

@prettypoetess_ 27 күн бұрын

this is basically a documentary. like, it is a documentary. i could have seen this on tv and thought it was backed up by a very big production company. it was really good, thank you for your work

@BlackMusicArchive 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for such a huge compliment, I appreciate ❤️

@astrogliding Ай бұрын

The amount of research, blood , sweat and tears that you put in your work and still have time to remain lean and trim!! Kudos , brother!

@BlackMusicArchive Ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@mmurph Ай бұрын

I feel like Brandy might have inspired Britney Spears' early recordings. On her _Baby One More Time_ LP, Britney was using that husky yet innocent tone that Brandy had in her first two albums, except without the soul.

@tylermills4812 Ай бұрын

Makes sense, as Britney mentioned being a Brandy fan during that time.

@JalenTheCreative Ай бұрын

YES!!! i been said this. "From The Bottom of my Broken Heart" is VEEEERYYyy Brandy coded! & Oops I Did It Again took those beginning runs from Brandy!

@mmurph Ай бұрын

@@JalenTheCreative I thought it was just me that heard it.

@waynedexter Ай бұрын

Maybe. Janet definitely

@browsethatchannel Ай бұрын

Britney did say she was inspired by Brandy during her debut era! ❤ She also mentions receiving influence from Mariah and Whitney too

@jotjotzzz5357 Ай бұрын

Brandy’s secret weapon aside from her voice is her hearing and musicality. Her voice range is limited but you can def tell she can hear what others can’t and she’s a musician with her voice. I have always loved her tone and vocal layering in the studio! She’s so good.

@micahchukwudi5207 Ай бұрын

A 3.7 octave voice is far from limited.

@TheSeeking2know Ай бұрын

@@micahchukwudi5207 I wouldn't say her range is "limited" in that absolute sense, but rather that she didn't sing/train to blend and use the entirety of it, especially the head voice, since it wasn't needed for her expressive sensibilities. That's the difference. She was musical within the mid-to-low range and confidently stretched lower than one would expect.

@TheSeeking2know Ай бұрын

I agree. She had breadth of vocal talent and her ear was solid. I heard some interesting note choices in her runs that I had to rewind and listen to a couple of times.

@micahchukwudi5207 Ай бұрын

@@TheSeeking2know I think she explores most of her head voice in the laye4ing

@TheSeeking2know Ай бұрын

@@micahchukwudi5207 You're not wrong. There was one clip repeated in this video where she was hitting the head voice into the 6th octave, but it was a one-off. That was my point. She didn't need it for her style of singing. If she wanted to do a lot of belting and intense mixing it would have been helpful (and she had the resources) to get some vocal training. Many top singers work with coaches and trainers, so it's not a ding to propose it.

@decided97 Ай бұрын

I think it would be nice to do something like this for Aaliyah. People now like to discredit her but she was the first of the 90s teenagers to put out an album. Even though there is only 7 years of career I think she deserves some kind of recognition for what she did and her voice. Monica too as her and brandy and Aaliyah were the three to really kick it off for female teenage acts. Great video!

@TheRetroWoman80 Ай бұрын

Yes!!! Please, Milik, let her be next🤞🤞🤞💚

@aarep958 Ай бұрын

FACTS!

@albertamathurin7084 Ай бұрын

TRUTH

@angivens86 Ай бұрын

Yes, and also you can definitely hear the Whitney Houston influence on her voice! Especially when she used her full voice

@TheRetroWoman80 Ай бұрын

@@angivens86 Most especially her fluid transitions from head voice to chest, or head voice to soft singing voice...it's such a pleasure to listen to.

@1985blkboi Ай бұрын

So basically Brandy is brilliant and one of a kind, things I’ve known for ever, but this breakdown supporting why’s she’s perceived as the vocal Bible, is so fulfilling and needed.

@hejiranyc Ай бұрын

I'm kind of surprised that Mariah is not named among female singers who sing low. Maybe it's because she's so notorious for her whistle notes, but I think her secret supertalent is her low end, as evidenced in her more recent recordings in which she often doubles the lead vocal line an octave lower.

@joshuarodriguez9477 Ай бұрын

Giving me life, with You, GTFO, yeah!

@TheRetroWoman80 Ай бұрын

💯

@croissant2024 Ай бұрын

Right. Her whistles are her signature but if you play attention, so are her lows. Her Stevie cover of ‘You & I’ is a perfect example of how masterful she has been with her lows. Especially with Background vocals.

@joshuarodriguez9477 Ай бұрын

Yes, songs like With You, Giving me Life and Gtfo show off this

@TheRetroWoman80 Ай бұрын

@@joshuarodriguez9477 Don't forget Alone In Love.

@Capricornsaresuperior Ай бұрын

Thank you for this breakdown. Brandy voice has always been hard for me to explain to anyone. Her tone and the way she intentionally hits notes can confuse the ear lol. People don’t realize how high or low she’s singing because of that. I find her voice unique and VERY distinct. I love smooth, silky, and raspy voices. Her voice can unleash that power when a song needs it most. She’s so fun to study vocally.

@juniorvosj8135 24 күн бұрын

When you said that Brandy is a contralto, for a while I get really confused, because I always thought she could be a mezzo (by her tone and flexibility) who does not like to belt too high. But then I finally realized one thing you said previously on Phyllis Hyman's video: People expect a contralto to sing manly, strong and tough, but that's just a misconception. There's a lot of contraltos who sing soft, bright and smooth, like Sade or Lalah Hathaway. They are still contralto and be a contralto doesn't mean you need to sound like Cher, Phyllis Hyman or even like a baritone, you just need to be a contralto. Thank you for the video, Milik! I really learned something today.

@thabigcohuna Ай бұрын

Monica was the stronger more powerful singer in their younger years but Brandy’s voice matured into something really special. Brandys voice and tone today is the best in the business. She is the blueprint for todays vocalist

@terencejulius5352 12 күн бұрын

Monica was not the strongest

@thabigcohuna 10 күн бұрын

@@terencejulius5352 she definitely was

@Immeallday 3 күн бұрын

@@terencejulius5352she was lol

@terencejulius5352 2 күн бұрын

@@Immeallday hmmmm lol

@SoSillyWilly26 Ай бұрын

AHHHHHHHHHH! I’m freaking out before I even watch this! Brandy is literally unlike any other singer I ever heard. She changed the sound of music and vocal production along with Rodney and inspired a generation of not just singers but entertainers also. People reference her as a crossover act, someone who could do it all. Sing, act, dance. People without the ear don’t understand but she is in a class all of her own and so many others wouldn’t exist without her. She is truly THE VOCAL BIBLE!

@ahmad.tillery.1987 Ай бұрын

Knowing your voice is knowing your power and Brandy is a great example of that. I really enjoyed this video.

@gabrieladamms3534 19 күн бұрын

The fact that there is such a video about Brandy proves she is amazing truly deserving the title Vocal Bible as people can be taught music using her voice

@sm00thsubz81 Ай бұрын

Wow all these years of thinking that brandy is a mezzo when in actuality, she's a contralto. It makes sense though because contraltos aren't really known for rangy singing but more so for their tone more than anything. I'm sure we all know that Brandy has an iconic tone that many try to emulate especially in their harmonies

@MarDidIt Ай бұрын

Brandy's voice is like pure magic! 🌟 Her talent is timeless, and she continues to bless us with unforgettable music. Who else feels like they could listen to her all day? 💖🎶 #BrandyFanForever

@storyofdanjul Ай бұрын

Brandy is one of the greatest voices of all time! Truly god crafted her voice with his hands…people praise mid talent instead of great talent. Whitney picked her for a reason!

@glennbraker1428 Ай бұрын

We’re about to get fed by an amazing informer, serving us info about an innovative vocalist! *sits and gathers popcorn*

@joshuamcdowell9745 Ай бұрын

I love Brandy. She is one of my singers of all times. Her voice and tone is unmatched.

@simonyanga9551 Ай бұрын

Homegirl really tricked us to think she’s a mezzo or a soprano because of that light girly tone 😍

@boltcutters Ай бұрын

My personal favorite vocalist of all time. Unmatched. It's her and Mariah, for me.

@tylermills4812 Ай бұрын

My two faves, also 🙌

@michaeljarreau3185 Ай бұрын

I always thought of Brandy as this angelic singer. I think thats what make her unique from other singers. The Full Moon album is a masterpiece and i also like afrodisiac and human because its a unique country album mixed with R&B. Thabk you for doing an Explained on Brandy Milik, you always do an incredible job creating and editing your videos.

@Thevelvetrope3733 Ай бұрын

You should do Janet Jackson next!! She may not be a powerhouse but her vocal delivery is super influential.

@SideEyeee_ Күн бұрын

Yeah, no. Her voice is not really interesting and i love her. We could only mention her AMAZING background vocals and layering.

@TheRetroWoman80 Ай бұрын

I wanted Aaliyah but any Explained video you do is fantastic Milik👏👏👏 So in depth and personal to the specific style of each artist. Brandy is no different. Her vocal evolution has definitely been an awesome thing to witness since '94. Thank you for your devotion to the music, which is the love of all of us in this wonderful community😊💚

@badd.lil.ting88 Ай бұрын

After this one, we definitely need an Aaliyah one. It’s sad that her voice hasn’t gotten the appreciation it deserves.

@TheRetroWoman80 Ай бұрын

@@badd.lil.ting88 Oh indeed.

@SideEyeee_ Күн бұрын

Nah, her voice wasn’t amazing. There’s nothing to say about it.

@waterbearer4627 Ай бұрын

Brandy is just very pleasing to listen too. It's about her knowing her strengths while understanding her limitations. That's why she gave unforced and comfortable vocals with the emphasis on storytelling with feeling. Her tone matching well with her low singing style. I think in the 80s Sade along with Anita were very influencial on how being understated can be commercially successful. Toni and Brandy were bourne out of them in the 90s era working with the on trend hit makers ensuring their successes. I would add one song that is ground breaking and influencal which was Chante Moore "Love's Take Over". A pivotal song that is considered a masterpiece that influenced her early work but made for a younger market.

@Feelingfruity Ай бұрын

This video has me fangirling so hard. I smiled the whole time. Brandy is one of the singers that made me start singing. Her voice is a treasure.

@franklantic Ай бұрын

That’s how she built her music career and there was no need to change it. She didn’t see it, her fans didn’t either, including me. But if there’s one thing we can rely on her to do, it’s to show off when she’s called to. That voice has power. Not as big as the ones we’re used to, but it’s there. It’s always been there.

@bobbyschannel349 Ай бұрын

Brandy has that nice beautiful low, sultry, voice.

@mystuff8579 Ай бұрын

I freaking love Brandy's raspy emotional tone and quality on "Tomorrow." Her voice almost cracks but in the exact right places to wring every bit of the heartache out of that song! Let me make sure I run that song back after I get through after I finish this video of course.❤

@ZebraLens Ай бұрын

1:50 I'm so glad you gave _Countess Vaughn_ a little love. These docs are getting even better. I know we are gonna see your series on one of the streaming apps one day 🤞🏾🔥🔥🔥

@wadner8119 Ай бұрын

Brandy is the Queen of Riffs and Runs hands down. She is #1 in tht department. I think She is the only artist tht can make an album with only Riffs & Runs go Diamond 💎!!

@jaimeangulo Ай бұрын

Very smart commentary. A lot of the “layering” Brandy did was influenced by some of her predecessors such as Mariah: ballads on Emotions; “Underneath the Stars” on Daydream; and “The Roof” and “4th of July” on Butterfly, all of which used cascading vocals in light, soft layers.

@CassieJazz96 Ай бұрын

Yesssss!!! You can definitely hear Mariah's influence in Brandy's work. That's why I was so excited when they collaborated for a new version of "The Roof" a few years ago!

@SoSillyWilly26 Ай бұрын

Respectfully, while Mariah is one her influences, Brandy grew up in an acapella church and her father taught her how to harmonize. Not taking any credit from Mariah but that ear was well trained before Mariah’s debut in 1990 😂

@Tha1AndOnly86 Ай бұрын

Brandy’s background vocals are also inspired by Micheal & Janet Jackson. She has said as much. She pulls from many different legends. Her voice is also NATURALLY lower, deeper, huskier, smokier and raspier than Mariah’s. They both share the airy quality. Brandy’s runs also sound more Black American Church. Both are inspiring.

@thabigcohuna Ай бұрын

That’s not true, it was actually MJ that inspired that sound to brandy and Rodney jerkins

@Immeallday 3 күн бұрын

Yeap

@TheCommentSmerf 6 күн бұрын

She had a clip of her adding a high note in Rather Be while recording it. I wish she would have kept it in. It was so beautiful and lush.

@misstexas651 Ай бұрын

Great video ! Coko from SWV next plz !

@peterjonesdelacruz Ай бұрын

This video implicitly demonstrates why tone and timbre are unreliable in determining a non-classical singer's voice type. Again, tessitura is the most important aspect that determines whether someone is a soprano, mezzo-soprano, or contralto.

@peterjonesdelacruz Ай бұрын

or tenor, baritone, or bass for that matter

@justinbraylock757 Ай бұрын

this is correct.

@Life_of_A_Man Ай бұрын

I always wanted to know how he felt about Oleta Adams. Her voice is not as bright like Brandy's. Oleta has been described as an alto when she trained as a Lyric Soprano. She makes sure the people know and she wasn't known for high belting either.

@CASantos Ай бұрын

Timbre is absolutely a consideration, particularly when unsure of the tessitura (in the case of a rangey singer especially). Also, I'm not really sure why this video would be a great example of that, her smokey timbre lines up perfectly with whatever voice type BMA is professing her as in this video (I would say lyric mezzo but it sounds like he was saying contralto? Not sure). The main pitfall with relying on timbre for nonclassical singers is that many color or distort their voices and ppl don't pick up on that and refer to them by their "affected" tones, rather than their real ones, ie: xtina's Fat Albert vocalisms belying her natural lighter lyric soprano, or how every UK singer *coincidentally* has a low jazzy sound lol.

@peterjonesdelacruz Ай бұрын

@@CASantos That's why I specifically stated that timbre is unreliable in determining a NON-CLASSICAL SINGER'S voice type. However, timbre is an absolute consideration in classifying classical/opera singers, because opera demands that you sing with an open throat and neutral larynx, which give away your true timbre, because specific roles in opera require specific tessituras and timbres. In non-classical singing, you can sing with whatever style and technique that you please, allowing you to manipulate your sound. You don't have that freedom in classical music. The main pitfall with relying on timbre for nonclassical singers is that many color or distort their voices... Yes. But I disagree that Christina has a light lyric soprano voice. Brandy's smokey timbre is due to her breathy singing, which means she's singing with little cord compression. It's a stylistic choice. Mariah sings like that too. Anyway, yes, Milik implies that Brandy is a contralto, and I agree.

@sheresefrancis7691 Ай бұрын

Wow this made me appreciate Brandy's voice so much more. I always thought she had a "bluesy" sound/tone to her voice that I enjoyed even with the lightness of her voice. Thank you!

@TheSeeking2know Ай бұрын

That's true. She knew her scales and milked those bluesy-style intervals in a R&B context.

@ManNenPitsu Ай бұрын

Now we know why she was "down there"

@divatalk9011 Ай бұрын

An I just say thank you so much for shining a light on this singer!!! I’m from Ireland and Brandy isn’t that well known outside of her sitcom or the Cinderella movie, so I feel very fortunate to get to know her skill and talent over the last number of years

@iscreamcandytv9642 Ай бұрын

The happiness that erupted on my face when I saw Brandy’s iconic face with your font oh my God, I almost did the happy dance yes I can’t wait to watch this

@beautymarc510 Ай бұрын

That “who what where…” segment was so adorable 😊 😂 Brandy’s voice definitely gets better with age; her tone has more substance now, and her lyrical flexibility has increased.

@AJ-wh9pl Ай бұрын

Sang Brandy!! Wish she toured more.

@henryjones29 Ай бұрын

I want sooo much more for her! I still don't believe she gets enough props.

@ifelovee Ай бұрын

WOW this video helped me so so much. Not only was this sooooo informative but I realize I push my voice so unnecessarily. It’s deep and that’s ok. I’m might be addicted to these videos lol! They deeply detail the power of music and how gifted these artists are. I’ve never been trained musically so these are everything for me. THANK YOUUUUUU !! You are an Angel!

@mildredotieno454 Ай бұрын

I agree, this video feels like a COURSE! And we're taking notes, what a gift.

@TheSeeking2know Ай бұрын

If you want to use your higher range more (as a secret weapon sparingly used for particular songs) it would be good to train your voice so you can do it safely.

@vincentthomas7142 Ай бұрын

Can you please do Sarah Vaughan, Stephanie Mills, Angela Winbush, Denise Williams and Dinah Washington?

@BlackMusicArchive Ай бұрын

@bskeete Ай бұрын

I have never heard of a grace note before. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@jayjones7776 Ай бұрын

Brandy’s vocals can bring me to my knees and make a grown man cry. Maybe not a powerful voice but yet a powerful voice if you know what I mean. She has the hits and the angelic voice. Yeah I love that you guys point out that so many other pop artist copied her. Brandy had hit after hit. Some people can sing really well but don’t have the beautiful songs or the presence. Just love the quality of her voice and has soothed and healed me. Amazing amazing artist.

@AS-dc3tq Ай бұрын

She still has never snapped and has yet to snap as hard as the I Thought vocal, absolute mastery

@skip031890 Ай бұрын

She can't because she isn't capable of it.

@madeithere8775 26 күн бұрын

@@skip031890Brandy already did the I Thought vocal, what are you even talking about?

@yelnats21 27 күн бұрын

I played keyboards for her on the Never say Never tour, such a joyful experience hearing her each night

@Qu33n Ай бұрын

…Brandy would be proud! I hope this vocal deep dive is shared with her!!

@OneFootNFront 26 күн бұрын

Brandy proves that slow and steady wins the race. “Focus” is definitely a top 5 favorite of mine ❤

@charmed3878 Ай бұрын

I am so glad to have grown and belonged to that era where Brandy, Aaliyah, and Monica reigned supreme in the teen music landscape. The more Brandy's voice got strained and airy and metallic sounding (if that's even a word), the more I admire her vocal prowess. 👏👏👏

@wadner8119 Ай бұрын

Her Riffs & Runs will be studied for centuries to come!!

@AllenLewis Ай бұрын

I think you did an excellent analysis on her voice. Brandy is one of my vocal influences. The way she stacks her vocals and does harmonies is amazing. I learned something new everytime. I love these explained videos. Keep doing your thing.

@skydomingo6491 Ай бұрын

That was an amazing analysis! To me she's an example of the dugazon/low lyric mezzo with soprano extension. There's no tenorish sound in her lows but they are her comfort. Yet she still has a lighter tone throughout the instrument that can carry into her 5th and 6th register. This mezzo-contralto fach is gaining members lol

@davidmuller9938 Ай бұрын

The tone and vocal weight also important indicators to classify a voice, so I definitely agree with you, she is a light mezzo, I think so too.

@bgbgbtube Ай бұрын

The way I screamed....

@NIJEECAPRICORN23 Ай бұрын

Interesting that you mentioned Faith Evans cause Faith even said that Brandy is her favorite voice of the 90s era. I love Faith Evans and Brandy. My favorite singers from the 90s are Toni Braxton, Tamia, Brandy, Mariah Carey, and Faith Evans. So happy that you did one on Brandy. Wouldn't mind to see one on Faith cause to me as she got older she got better as well. I love Monica too. Georgia native love her.

@sophisitcated1194 Ай бұрын

26:35 milik! You showed out. 😂 who when ..😂😂😂🎉🎉 that was gold. Good video!

@soubeautiful7066 Ай бұрын

Random : that old lady saying “ah ah ah” took me tf out 😂 I love brandy though ❤

@uniquebfly Ай бұрын

I wonder if you considered Brandy’s “Bathroom Sessions” during your research. Those sessions were some of Brandy’s best live singing! Her voice seems so free! It rings, shines, and soars like no other during those performances. See Somewhere Over The Rainbow! At Last. A Change Is Gonna Come!

@lila44411 Ай бұрын

I play instruments and love to sing, as well. I did music as a subject all the way to matric. When we had to choose which instruments would be suitable for us to play, I was pointed in the direction of the clarinet and the trombone because of my lip structure. It has blown my mind that my neck structure might be the reason I'm a soprano! I would love to see more literature and history on the link between singing and our bodies, thanks very much for this video. PS: I'd always wondered why she was called the vocal Bible as well. This video explains that.

@feliciathomas9842 Ай бұрын

BRAVO to this piece on Brandy!

@petalflowers4765 Ай бұрын

Please do episodes comparing and contrasting tenor/falsetto goats Ron Isley, Phillip Bailey, and El Debarge. While each are great, they have different nuances and techniques in their voices. Thanks and I enjoy your channel my intelligent brother.

@tianrichards Ай бұрын

Even the Countess Vaughn mention was such a beautiful tie in!

@coreyo.conner7897 Ай бұрын

I saw Brandy Voice Explained and i hyperventilated!

@tyeshabx2810 Ай бұрын

Man I love me some Brandy! I got chosen to sing in the choir because i imatated her singing. Great video.

@dagatl Ай бұрын

Thank you for giving Brandy her flowers 💐

@brittanytiera3299 Ай бұрын

Thanks! For giving us these amazing videos. You have helped me so much with my own songwriting and singing.

@lovewynns5032 Ай бұрын

Yasssss!!!!! Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

@cobylawson1965 Ай бұрын

Truly an amazing voice. She’s one of my favorite artists. She makes timeless music. Shout out to the channel owner for covering this amazing songstress.

@jdbailey442 Ай бұрын

This was awesome! We appreciate you!

@Circa3fone Ай бұрын

"Beggin’ and Pleadin’" was heavily influenced by Táta Vega/ Shug Avery. Would have been dope to compare the two. Brandy is an absolute genius. This video makes the technical aspects clear, but her talent is literally a gift. The way she uses her voice is absolutely heaven-sent. There is no one like her, and never will be. 1 of 1.

@jamaribanks4696 Ай бұрын

i’ve been waiting for this one

@dopesoul7179 Ай бұрын

Finally! Thanks for this

@zacharyrichardson866 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this video omg!!!!

@symphonyh4655 Ай бұрын

I wasn’t expecting this but yay!!!

@dariusbrock2351 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed this so much!! Thank you!

@TheAfroCentricWoman Ай бұрын

I needed this. Love Brandy!

@daniyyel1317 Ай бұрын

OMGOOSSSHH so excited for this! x

@maayanedri8692 Ай бұрын

Oh lord we’ve been waiting for this

@cl3883 Ай бұрын

Omg I remember asking you to do this months ago thank you so much !!!!

@pitpride1220 Ай бұрын

This is excellent work brother. I clicked on this expecting something completely different. This has a level of quality equivalent to a course. You're covering techniques and how performers think about composition and performance. In a way that's accessible and not overly complicated. Just enough theory to highlight the skill involved. In a way that the artists would probably describe the process themselves. Thank you for this quality work and treating black music music with the respect it deserves.