You might want to check out Ben's song. She wrote this in her teens for a little boy who was a friend of the family who passed away from cancer. She is a national treasure for us Canadians. Also Vox was the first song I heard from her, and her range is amazing.

Josh Groban is one of my favorite chill voices. I always lean twords rock, metal, and heavy metal...that said though there are times when a change of pace is in order and Groban is one of those musicians I go to. And Sarah will always have a special place in my heart and play list from the Lilith days. Both are so professional and experienced and it shows.

I LOVE Sarah MacLachlan. I saw her in NY a couple of years ago.

This has to be one most haunting and beautiful songs of all time. I intuitively always knew it to be a sad song, a song about addiction/suicide. Her voice alone with its cry/break is so strong/powerful, and yet so vulnerable/broken. I had not heard the duet with Groban. I have heard her singing it with Pink.

Beautiful performance by Sarah and Josh. Their voices blend so well together and appreciate both examples of vocal harmony.

OMG - Two Great Singers, Sarah and Josh together.... Love this version which I've watched so many times. What a glorious piece of written music and so much can be taken from this from tragedy to triumph. Sarah light airy and sad at the same time - Josh has so much vibrato and never realized it until I saw it on the pitch monitor. Cheese Louise I wanna cry..............

First of all: experienced immediate tearing up indicating I’m hearing outstanding natural voices without modification. Secondly, the poetry and expression of the poem in music is exquisite. Made my day, Fil🤠❤️

Such distinctive voices that marry up so well. That’s not an easy thing to do. Thanks Fil.

I'm so glad you did Sarah Mclaughlin and my favorite song of hers. She sounds great with Josh, what an awesome pairing. As always, I love her but you never fail to make me appreciate the music more. Thank you Fil! A great analysis video! ✌❤🤘

This song always makes me weep. I think we all feel this pain.

Thanks for the analysis a lot of singers collide and thanks for sharing and showing us how singers collide very informative fil

Her voice is divine. Them together, wow...🎶🎤I tear up hearing it, can relate to the pain. Was a great theme song in movie with Nic Cage. Thanks Fil😊💫🥂

Her voice is just angelic. Great analysis!

These two also recorded a studio duet for one of Groban's recent albums. Called "Run", it is worth a listen. Another duet you might enjoy, Fil, and which I can imagine your analytical style applied to, is "Fall On Me" by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli...

Unexpected tears from their harmony

What a beautiful duet and a powerful, beautiful song. This blends together so well, that I felt I was listening to two Earthbound Angels!

Sarah McLachlan's Angel is one of my favorites.

That’s such a beautiful song

I absolutely love Sarah. I loved listening to your tutorial explaining the how's & why's of what makes Sarah's voice, song writing skills and piano playing so great. I really appreciate your style of analysis that always makes me feel you're talking 'to' me and not 'at' me. Thank-you

Thank you Fil for an incredible analysis on the voices of Josh and Sarah. This song was so beautiful and emotional, it brought tears to my eyes. Their voices do "collide" so nicely together with beautiful piano playing as well. 😉👍🏻

Sarah is a genius at converting negative energy into positive energy. Apart from this song, Possession also comes to mind.

Amazingly beautiful song! Thank you for this, Fil. It is very frustrating to write words but not have the right person sing and play it..

Just a comment for the algo. This song is a tough one for me, it was on the air a lot when my Mum was terminal. But it is a beauty.

I have read that this song, which is really so beautiful, is about the heroin overdose of Jonathan Melvoin from the Smashing Pumpkins. I came to Sarah later since she’s quite a bit younger than me but when I happened to hear this song I just loved it.

Last weekend was my 40th Wedding anniversary, so I rented a big cottage in mid Wales for the weekend and had all my family stay over. We were all playing favourite tracks (from all eras), and I picked Adia by Sarah McLachlan as one of mine. My youngest daughter said, shocked, "You like Sarah McLachlan?" I said, "Who doesn't?"

Always loved the song (when sung by Sarah). Strangely, Jackie Evancho sang it beautifully when she was 11 years old. I couldn't believe the feeling she put into it at an age she couldn't possibly have experienced any of the songs story). Groban has a great version of Bring Him Home (from Les Misérables) as well as Lara Fabian's Broken Vow. Truly sublime falsetto...

Love this duet! Amazing voices both of them. Thanks for sharing this.

Thanks for this, Fil. I've been wanting you to focus on Josh Groban for a while. Both are wonderful singers. I really enjoyed this one. TY

That performance required your vocal analysis. Unusual combo of spastic and steady vocal deliveries merging by way of "adaptable vibrato."

Bloody gorgeous! I didnt really understand why I loved this so much until you explained. Thanks so much Fil! X

Thank you for sharing your time with us. ☮️

Both great storytellers with incredible voices. I particularly think that Sarah‘s voice is so unique and beautiful to listen to. I enjoyed your analysis thank you very much

Stellar performance!

I remember when this song first came out. Memories. Her vocals are still gorgeous. Still love her music, classic. Never goes out of style. He's one of the new generations vocalist that has beautiful vocals. We are blessed they deuled up. Great analysis. Thank you.

Superb performance by two outstanding artists. Amazing how important this song has become to so many people- it has become so popular since its release and has a deep and far reach in the collective psyche of our popular culture. What is fascinating is that the song has never been a major hit in any major sales territory. it reached no 36 in the UK yet is has the longevity and reach of a major No1 single. It is instantly recognised and is used on so many occasions and events.

Merci for this. I'm not that familiar with either of them, but I have heard of Sarah. But what a great song, and I'm impressed with the piano playing with the singing and emotions.

Lucy Thomas (16) and her 11 year old sister covered Angel two years ago; absolutely delightful, they are from Wigan 🇬🇧🎸🌹

Although I acknowledge Josh Groban as an accomplished singer, I think that Sarah fares better in the end. Sarah also made a significant contribution to the Five Days in July CD by Blue Rodeo. Thank you Fil for the analysis.

Josh Grobin cannot help but be excellent no matter what he sings.

Amazing, just loved this, thank you 😊 ❤️ 🙏

Sarah and Josh are maters at their craft...music. I love them both so very much. Sarah knows how to pull you in and make you feel. Even though Josh can do the same thing I consider him a swooner. This song in general relates to anyone having a hard time with life. Thanks for this awesome analysis Fil ❤️ also your harmonies came out great. PS I'm now a couple of year older...😁. I'm sure you will get this.

This is a great performance, and a perfect example of how different vocal styles can co-exist to make a great song. Her natural vocal ability clashes poetically with his more “structured” vocals. He at times gets just into an operatic chest voice, which makes a yin/yang effect with her nasal & head voice. Beautifully done, and reminds me of “Perhaps Love” in 1981 (?) with John Denver & Placido Domingo. Yet another great analysis Fil!!!

I’ve been in love with Sarah and that ethereal vocals of hers ever since I first heard her back when I was in Germany. Amazing woman. Never been a fan of Josh’s, though. Just a different taste, I guess. Just like how I can’t believe some people that don’t like Aurora, singer from Norway. She’s MY all-time favorite artist. So, I’m blown away when I come across those people that say they don’t care for her. But, I just remember we all have our own taste in music.

Such a beautiful song , singer and voice. She is a treasure

Awesome!

⚜ Wonderful song ⚜ ⚜ Wonderful analysis ⚜🕊

Her head voice is so strong. Probably the strongest part of her voice.

Wonderfully comprehensive analysis of both voices. Thank you.

Great analysis as usual. Thanks Fil

I don't mind when you have to blur out a performance due to copyrights it like listening to radio. Nice blending of the two voices and Sarah on keys.

Bravo! 💐 Thanks for the analysis, Fil. Excellent performance 🖤🤘🏽

This is one of my all-time favourite songs, it is so incredibly beautiful, so heartfelt, so melancholy…Sarah has an exquisite voice, and Josh did a great job here. Thank you so much for the analysis - your sincere appreciation was evident 🤗

Never paid much attention to Sarah and Josh. This analysis made me listen more intently. Thank you Fil. 🖤🖤🤘🏿🤘🏿🎹

Someone's peeling onions in here. Beautiful.

Had a sort of crush on S.M. , I think Rolling Stone mag said ' last of the Hippy Girls' . Saw Sheryl Crow and Chrissie Hynde / Pretenders @ Lilith

Thanks Fil, well connected observations. Great clip too. Rock

Beautiful song 😇

Thanks for the analysis! Two of all time fave singers and a generous duet. Your analysis makes me love the performance more since you are so articulate in describing the beauty in the song and the musical technique involved. Hope you do more videos of both of them. Maybe over the years and how their voices have changed or not. Thank you again!! 😍

I appreciate your thorough understanding and ability to teach me how to listen! Thank you!

Another great analysis video!!! I know that you're request list is very long but I would like to add a song/group to the list. I would love to hear your analysis of Chicago (80's lineup) Hard Habit to Break. I love Peter and Bill's voices together on this song. I also loved how they were relevant in top 40 pop but also included their unique musical talents with the instrumentation. I'm sure there are not to many #1 hits that have a flute as the lead in instrument! Thanks Fil!!!

I really enjoy your videos on so many levels!❤

Reminds me of Amy Lee and lizzy Hale singing Break In. They just got it right and the result was incredible. Phil, that was really nice. Thanks!

wow...it gets you right in the heart.

Incredible!❤️

Memories 😢💔

people should check out Bonnie and Becker Bramlett, There version is a lot more raw but the emotion might shock you , check it out .

Have you not done The Struts? This is one phenomenal rock band. Any video you click on will be a powerhouse. Any one.

Brilliant analysis of the artistry of performers such as Sarah - composer, instrumentalist and vocalist all in one package. Another captivating Canadian artist you might want to examine is Loreena McKennitt - anything from her live “Nights at Alhambra”, but I’d be inclined to start with “Dante’s Payer”

Fil can you do a Christina Perry one, my daughter loved her voice so it was often being played in the car and at home.

Meg just had to ride her bike.

really great singers

I just wish Josh would know he is my soulmate lol Thanks Fil

Sarah,Tori Amos,Nora Jones and Diana Krall are 4 female pianist I get drawn to.. especially their live performances. 2 Canadains.. I'm biased.. Hehe..

I think Sarah sounds like she tries to stay in her chest voice when she should have flipped up to her head voice. You can hear the flip occur when the weight becomes too heavy for a head voice & I suppose some like that as an effect, but it's not altogether a smooth transition.

Was never a big fan of SM. Remember her waaaay back playing at a Lodge that was close to a Chateau that I worked at. She was another girl from PEI but, You could see her potential then. JG. No words ❤️ thanks for sharing.

Sarah and Tori are different but very similar…they are true artists

Hi, Fil! Subscriber here! Please, please, please...I would love to see your analysis on a Joni Mitchell song from her 1968 album "Song to a Seagull." It's called "Michael from Mountains" - I find her vocal so perfect and so unusual on this song (and no auto tune!!!). Please expain Joni's unique style and abilities..... I'll be watching for it! Thank you!!

I can’t see Josh anymore without thinking of when he sang Donald Trump’s tweets

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Cristina Grimmey was a contestant on The Voice in the US. She was later assassinated at a show. She had great vocal talent, and before being on The Voice she had already begun to be hired to sing at Hollywood events... like I think she was hired to sing live on an episode of Damcing With The Stars. I was a fan of hers, but I thought perhaps they used autotune on this one performance on The Voice. It could be considered insensitive to critique it, so I thought a solution would be to also do an analysis of her singing a song where they did not fine tune the vocals. Maybe her audition when she sang Wrecking Ball, or the performance singing Dark Horse. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orN9fMZhxMzbpmg.html

I will be honest: I could completely do without Josh here. (Not your fault, Fil, obviously!) I get the context of the performance. No shade intended. But Sarah is the one with the voice of an angel -- that warble of hers is still amazing to me, almost 30 years since *Fumbling Towards Ecstasy*. Hers is such an amazing voice, and I definitely appreciate any attention to it, even when she shares the stage and the video is a blur! At least the labels aren't demanding take-downs! Crap...I don't want to give them ideas. Sorry. ☹️ Shhhh Ang.... BTW, Fil, her piano version of "Possession" is amazing! You don't have to cover it here, but wow, give it a listen. It's so good!

Had to tell you about an amazing guitarist. Not sure you heard of him. He's just a kid. His name is Marcin. He's here on KZfaq.

I love these two individually, and both have paired up with some amazing folks in their careers, but this matchup doesn’t work for me even after relistening to this years later. It could just be this song. I’m sure there’s a song out there that would be magic for these two.

Very nice style. Not for comparison but there was a grunge band that came out of the 90s called Garbage. The lead singer Shirley Manson is from Scotland. I would love to hear her unplugged doing a song like this. Something tells me she would be/ been very good. I need to keep looking for her covering a different style of music. Link below is of Garbage...they were a very tight band for that era of music. .and Shirley fit perfect kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7iCbNGk0raxdqM.html

Impressive, hey question what is that guitar leaning against wall behind you with the white headstock?

When I hear Sarah there’s a little Joni influence just a bit.

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wonder if she was influenced by Peter Gabriel

Hello Phill ! Please please please reply to this🥺 Can you please analyse the song "Until I Found You" by Stephen Sanchez ? It's a fairly recent song but gives the vibes of 50s and 60s I bet you will love it !!

Oh. My...no. Not my cup of tea. But I'll stay for you!

You should listen to Ted Neely doing getheseme from Jesus Christ superstar.

You have to have some balls to agree to sing with her….

Josh's voice is too far forward; it would sound better if his voice was more in the background.

Just doesn’t work - I love Sarah’s and Josh’s voice but not together- this song is captivating but this version left me cold

mmm not really liking Josh on this song. Sarah is as always, amazingggg. :D

Ugh!

Sarah might be an excellent singer, but I don't like her voice. To my ears she sounds like a frog. Sorry to say that. Still, the song is beautiful! Never heard of both Sarah and Josh before btw. Fil, please do more Classicrock/Hardrock/Metal videos. I'd appreciate much. 🙏 An analysis of Ronnie James Dio's voice would be great. 🤘🏻😊

A dismal song. Please let it end.

Love listening to your analysis, learning about the technical components that enhances, brings depth to amatuer listening. Your style is approachable, your appreciation of the various artists is infectious. Many thanks.