Its sad to see so many ppl think shes all about high notes. Her expression of the song itself thru her volume technique and her emotion is world class. I dunno if ive ever listened to any song sung by ANYONE that can make me hold back tears

That Bb5 mix she belted is very connected. She's this gifted vocalist with a high tessitura who possess a proficient technique. Omg

As far as I know Arirang is a mythical mountain in early Korean history but no one knows where the mountain exists or where the word truly comes from ... there are many versions of Arirang songs depending on the Region ... this particular version is associated with the Korean War and the suffering pain and loss of the families who have been cut off from one another in the North and South due to the War and since because of the DMZ many of the references are metaphors to the separation and the Korean peoples hopes and dreams for reunification ... there have only been I think 2 instances in the last 70 years where where the North and South have allowed families to meet briefly and this song was sang at both meetings .. also ALi ( Jo ( or Cho ) Yong Jin recently sang this when the South President and his delegation went to the North and met ALi was also invited ... a tidbit ... The S. Korean Ice Dance team used So Hyangs version to skate to at the Winter Olympics in S.Korea ... this song is considered the 2nd National Anthem of the South and every living soul S. Korean knows it ... if you go back and look at the lyrics now you will see them meaning embedded within them ...

I got tears faster than expected... she's like an angel... the way she sings makes me feel like she was holding my hand through the whole journey, it felt like a journey for me, I'm so moved by her interpretation, she's telling a story and making us feel it!!

This lady could sing her weekly shopping list and I would have goosebumps she is simply awesome. Thank you So Hyang my ears have been blessed.

I always feel very happy when someone with actual knowledge of vocal pedagogy reacts to SoHyang, especially Arirang, which is my favorite song of hers. Everyone gets obsessed with the mixed B flat 5, but my favorite part is the vocal line where she goes G4 mix to G5 head to G5 mix to a descending run in the span of 3 seconds, so I was happy to see you noticed that part. Sadly there are a lot of individuals these days who claim to be vocal coaches and do reaction videos, but are unable to give any critiques on vocatization and instead try to distract people with small talk about tone, style, arrangement, setting, etc. Glad to see you are not one of those posers.

i still tear up and get goosebumps watching this sometimes even cry this performance doesnt get old

Arirang is the most well-known Korean folk song. It’s believed to be first sang over 600 years ago, and passed down from generation to generation. It embodies the spirit of the people of Korea for centuries. Arirang represents the suffering and tribulation (Arirang 'Hill') overcome as people and the nation. If we’re together as one holding hands, we can make it over the hill. Arirang Alone is a modern adaptation of the original song written in the hope of reunification of Koreas. It’s a song of hope and peace. It tells a fantasy of the Island of Dokdo floating in the East Sea all alone singing Arirang. If Dokdo sang Arirang, alone in the Eat Sea, would North and South reunite? Dokdo is in the central location from Mount Baekdu (in northern border of North Korea) and Mount Halla (in Jeju Island, South Korea). Let’s ride a boat together from Baekdu and Halla. When we dock our boats at Dokdo, we’ll witness a new dawn together. The songwriter’s parents had to leave two sons and a daughter in North Korea during the war. His father’s dying wish to him was “when Korea reunite, go find your older brothers and sister and tell them that their parents did not abandoned them”.

Yes, So Hyang is a really world class!

I loove So Hyang, her voice is amazing 😍

좋아요. 점점 빠져드는 모습이 ㅎㅎㅎ

I agree with your perception of how the energy shift felt in the first transition. Imho, it follows the line which mentions Dokdo, because when imperialist Japan originally invaded Korea (which, I believe, was the catalyst for what ultimately evolved into the ideological fracture which still separates the North & South)...it was the island of Dokdo. So, for me, the first energy shift seems to represent the invasion...with the violin representing Japan...the chaotic build up represents the confusion & fear of being invaded...the blood curdling scream represents the helplessness experienced by the Korean people...and her interaction (battle) with the violin represents Korea fighting back. Obviously I may be wrong...but that's how it FEELS in my heart EVERY TIME that I hear it.

Arirang means suffering, bear, compassion, acceptance, togetherness, peace, hope, and A metaphor of our lives. There are various variations of meanings and arrangements. I really like you, song and the singer~^^

I've listened to all of her songs so many times and have seen so many reactions to these songs. This one was priceless! The expression on your face was priceless! I mean..... I do love your analysis also, but you're emotional expression was wonderful! This performance is truly magical!!!

... her voice is a huuge blessing to listen ❤️❤️❤️ She is such a beautiful person and she sing an d tells the story of the song with her heart and emotions. I am in such an awe of her!! Great reaction as always!!! More Sohyang and Dimash plzzz ^^

Great reaction .Thank you for sharing Sohyang's video~♡~♡

React more of Sohyang performance!!! Thanks💓💗💘

And here I was thinking the best I`ve ever heard from So Hyang was Bridge Over Troubled Water. This is next level, only a few singers in the world can reach. Thank you so much for this!

I love her voice...😍😍😍

one of her best performance💪

I love her sweet bel canto-esque tone and control, albeit more "pop". But her musicality is super, also, as demonstrated here. In the same way that it's good for those of us who play an instrument like the guitar to know something of playing like one sings, I love it when singers seem to pick just the right notes, no more and no less - even when there's a lot of dynamic there: the technique is very much there, but it's subservient to, subsumed into the musicality, rather than the other way around, and the demurity in that makes the music that much more beautiful...Technique-wise, I've seen it said that the only vocal coach she's ever mentioned having had some lessons with was Seth Riggs, with whom she had but a handful of lessons. I know Roger Love's stress on "middle voice" (I practice his exercises myself) and that he was taught by Seth Riggs once..Whatever teachers she's had, she's clearly practised a lot just like you said; and she attributes her voice to a gift of God..Enjoyable video. :)

This performance is so strong and emotional, it always makes me tear up

This song is a hope song, that the TWO Korea's will once again become one. The North and the South. It is very meaningful to them. Many Korean singers sing it, but nobody does it like So Hyang. I love the part where she directs the audience to sing along, and they do. And that very beginning.. she was so perfect she sounded like a musical instrument, which she technically is, but you know what I mean. It was like each note was NOT coming from someone voice.

it's takes sometime to people to really get her singing, Today is the day you finally got her, Congrats...! , not because spent a lot of time saying good things about her, because she was able to take mind away from the logical analyzing on vocals to make feel something that makes you happy, both heart and brain... Her top talent is expressing emotions in detail from start to end making a full detailed story, so forget about your preferred styles and other choices, just listen carefully to what she's singing, the meaning and the emotions behind it, once you get the full story, then you can argue about the vocal techniques she used, how you could do it better, and give more detailed lasting effect than she did, only then you fully see how amazing she is! for me it's as almost as she doesn't have a tone for her, in every song i heard from her, it's just about the song, tone, techniques, all for the song and its meaning, as long as the she can express what she wants, she just changes and uses whatever that works. it might not be the preferred sound to some people, but it doesn't matter since when it's what the best for the song and its meaning, she always had the perfect tone choice and usage, so no problems with her tone whatsoever, just amazed how a human can be that perfect, both vocal ability and intelligence on music. if people could listen and feel the song as the song goes on, not just keep waiting to hear the sounds that you like, you would finally see who she is what she does and why millions of people loves her.

굉장히 슬픈 노래에요. 슬프면서도 희망을 노래하는 그런 노래입니다.

Amazing so hyang and great reaction.. I love it.. Next please react to "Lean On Me" 🙏🙏🙏🙏

"Cut glass", nice analogy.

One of the best vocal teacher reaction out there. Luv it!

Awesome reaction AND technical breakdown, Coach Beth. Earned an easy sub from me. 😊 I could say this performance is Sohyang's magnum opus. From the supreme control of pianissimo producing one of, if not *_the_* most angelic voices I've ever heard, to the insanely magnificent, clear, resonant Bb5 balanced mix, with ZERO strain, 😲 that I've replayed over and over and over, and still shakes my head every time, and to everything else in between, like agility, transitions, dynamics, the whole gamut. 👍 It is you say, the culmination of tens of thousands of hours of perfecting one's craft. There are videos of her earlier works if someone wishes to make a transformation video of "before/mid/after". Don't get me wrong, she was already good, especially to the majority of layman who can only spot high notes, and think hitting high notes is the be all end all which define a _singer._ Sohyang had the talent for sure. However, talent makes one a _singer,_ hard work makes one a true *VOCALIST.* There are tons of talented, natural born _singers,_ but only a handful of _vocalists._ Talent makes one a fad, hard work makes one be immortalized in history. Sohyang will amaze future generation of vocal pedagogy enthusiasts and experts as one of the technical greats, one of the legendary virtuosi of our time. Sohyang is a beautiful human being in the inside too to boot. Perhaps it's that selfless care for others which oozes out when she "switch on her angel mode" 😂 However, if you need a reminder and want to see her full on "fierce mode", check out her rocking _"Monalisa",_ where she massacred every single note in the 5th octave, especially at the climax, without mercy, still with technical brilliance of course. 😁

Sohyang is the best world ♥️

loved your reaction she has been singing for over twenty years.she sings with so much power and emotion.she has gone through a lot of hardships i guess thats why she has such a pure voice

Thank you so much - this song has so much meaning for Korean people. The “scoop” technique you refer to on her singing style is very typical Korean singing style. This song makes me cry. She was crying during rehearsal of this song when she sings the line about the land becoming one. 😭

She definitely has mastered her tool. Well connected through the entire performance. I felt I was taken on a journey lol

This song is the unofficial national anthem of South Korea it holds a lot of emotion for them and is near and dear to their hearts.

If the flight of butterflies created a song I imagine it would sound like that. Her and Dimash are truly in a class of their own. Great analysis! I'm so glad I found these reaction videos, I never would have heard her. What an experience.

One of the best reaction I've ever heard & seen. Thank you so much.

Sohyang - Everyone. One of the best performance. Gospel vibe!

her best is "you raise me up" on 2018. if you haven't seen it, please check it

Also, she's greatly involved in the arrangements of the songs. She does a phenomenal job at the rearrangement of so many of these songs. She collaborated and Lean on Me, You Raise Me Up and this song. Probably other ones that I'm just not thinking of right now.

yes, please more sohyang! her performance of “lean on me” is just incredible as well. great reaction as always!!! 😊

Listening to this song is like a lifetime experience, it's way beyond just a performance. Anyway, I strongly recommend you watch Sohyang - Everyone. It's the masterpiece among all her masterpieces ❤️

Wow ! This is really fantastic and beautiful performance ! What the unique voice and incredible singing ability she has ! Thanks for your truly nice reaction !

I love your reactions Beth,It is so natural:))

That little tiny roar in your intro is just so cute...:)

Thank you so much for reacting to Sohyang again!♡ I love your reaction and her performance was perfect!

Your reaction is so cute. And So Hyang is just phenomenal.

Wonderful review Beth. I can't wait for your next Sohyang reaction.

People have commented that her "Raise Me Up" (May 2018 version) is a masterpiece and recommend it. I think it is one of the best work she has done in terms of evoking emotion. I would be interested in what your analysis is.

Next up the performances of songs "Everyone", "Dream" and "As I Live" by Sohyang! 😍

Just think of Arirang as our vision of harmony, peace, and fantasy. It's like a vision of a promised land of those things. The part where she waves her arms around to help people sing along is technically like one of our national anthems.

Omg, Beth. That Bb5 belt is supernatural. I've heard that she can belt a C#6, HOW IS THAT EVEN HUMAN POSSIBLE??

Thank you for such a lovely reaction and analysis video. I have watched this particular performance of So-hyang's so many times and it always makes me feel overwhelmed and amazed and in tears. It's so powerful and emotional and intense. It gets me every time. So-hyang is always incredible, but this one truly reaches my soul. I'm not Korean, but I feel it.

09:23 Beautiful, goose booms 👸🏽💖

One of the best reactions to Arirang Alone by Sohyang! It will absolutely helpful for you to appreciate this song more deeply if you see a little bit of background information about Korean history and culture. I hope the day will come soon when you'll hear her singing LIVE; it'll take you to another world.

소향의 노래를 자주 리액션해줘서 고마워...

I've been watching all the videos, and it's wonderful. I already knew this song and it's one of my favorites. I have to make another suggestion, if i may, Salvador Sobral - Amar pelos 2, Eurovision winner (the soundcheck test it's even better then the final performance). All the best from Portugal.

Thank u so much I love this channel thanks for listening

Somebody talks about her talents. However you would be very impressed if you know how hard she tried to focus on preparing for her performances and hold on to God alone. She is really an amazing person and I do admire her. not only as musician but also as a human. Thank you. I like your channel.

I have been watching reactionss to so hyang arirang.. and i love every single moment that the vocal teacher smiling to her singing.. ♡♡♡

I know there are people who dislike her tone but I was soo glad when you said you like it hahah. Thank you for this reaction💖💖

Your channel rocks. One of the best on KZfaq.

I love watching really good singers totally re-evaluate their lives while listening to SoHyang.

PLEASE REACT TO HER 2018 VOCAL RANGEEE OR HER YOU RAISE ME UP PERFORMANCE

Queen ✨✨✨

She's been singing for over 20 years :D.

And this is probably my fave reaction of yours.

That beautiful song and her performance of "Everyone" are the best I've ever heard. And live.. She is the one..

Wow, nice reaction! Wouldn't have found this singer without your reactions, I subscribed after Jinjer expecting Ghost Love Score which you did. You always notice subtle differences and clearly are talented! You are also fun to watch! I've always fancied British accent, although subtitles may be needed on some phrases lol. I'm requsting more Nightwish, preferably Phantom of the Opera (live End of an Era), It will feature their original, classicly trained singer Tarja and male vocals from the bassist Marco.

She said she exercises thousands of time during preparing her new performances.

This version of arirang was a modernization of the folk song. This one was written with the idea of the pain of separation and the desire for reunification of the two Koreas. Its seen as an unofficial national anthem.

I enjoyed seeing you experience this particular performance. You are literally taken on an emotional journey independent of the lyrics. Subscribed.

her voice is perfect

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I LOVE this song and her rendition. Korean folk music is just so so lovely...on the same special episode where this performance happened, gugck (traditional music) prodigy Song Sohee did a performance of '자진 뱃노리' which is also LOVELY. even if you don't do a video, I really recommend it as a gorgeous rendition of a very cool style of music!

Right now, So-Hyang is the best singer in the world.

Wow! Incredible voice!!

Nice Reaction Beth Roars.. ❤❤❤❤❤

Actually she had only one week to rearrange and train herself for this song because she was a participant in a weekly TV competition show among greatest Korean singers. Every week, winners were invited to next week's competition show with new song, mostly other than her or his own song. That much, she is such a gifted born singer.

there is that moment. that we all fell in love with her

wow amazing, Thanks Beth.

So Hyang is the BEST!!!

calm and peaceful korea/ japanese colony, korea war/ unified and prosperous korea./ As a korean, I think that's how this song develops guessing from the lyrics and the mood changes. there's so many metaphors in the lyrics and arirang represents the spirit of Korea. Its sorrow, its glory and its wishes and everything.

Enjoyed this! I would love to hear you react to her cover of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

Sohyang is so amazing. She is the best voice of the 2010's in my opinion. I hope you will also react to more of my favorite singer Lara Fabian, especially Adagio and you're not from here^^ Thank you so much for your reactions and your insights.

she is goosebumps maker.

And you're right.. she is perfect. An absolute vocal genius..

Lovely reaction♥

Thank you for the review of ARIRANG. ARIRANG contains a series of mixed emotions, called as a.k.a "HAN" in Korean, such as sadness, happiness, hardness, bittersweet, anger, melancholy and wish/hope all in one as a accumulated blackhole. Since Korea had been invaded by China and Japan for last five thousand years, they underwent so many tragedies being slaved, kidnapped, raped, and murdered. In spite of these, Koreans could overcome against internal and external issues by hardworking while being formed as song formation when they were working. This why ARIRANG feels like a bomb of so many kinds of emotions. I do appreciate to those countries saved Korea from Japan's illegal occupation/colonization. We could not see the light of independence if those countries did not help us against Japan. Thank you, world. Thank you USA.

10번들었습니다.소향님 노래 감사합니다

Ive heard somewhere that the song is about the dream of South and North Korea reunion. So touching...

Omg you just referenced the LOTR musical soundtrack...I love that musical and I thought that only me and one other friend of mine remembered it... :D She does sound a bit like Laura Michelle Kelly’s Galadriel technique :)

Sohyang - everyone (여러분)

Good explanations to understand her song very well

My absolute favorite from this multitalented artist; emotional and tugs at the heartstrings; Korea at its best for the world to see.

So Hyang - Dream

The look on your face!!!! I love it! lol

I don't know about that song but for some reason it hits home for me, choke me almost to tears i guess the singer brings the story of the song to the heart.

천상의 목소리~ 꿀 떨어지네요 ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

She is genuinely anointed

Wow finally!!