"There's so much pain in his voice." Welp, there you go, that's the phantom's character right there.

Ramin: SING! Sierra's mind: idiot what does it look lijke im doin??

1:58 Ramin: *sings* Sam: Jeez... Me too, Sam, me too.

I've always interpreted the more classical sounds at the end of this song as a metaphor for the possession: the phantom is controlling Christine, she goes from chorus girl to full blown star.

I miss Sierra and Ramin together ugh

The way you smile every time Ramin Karimloo screamed SING, that's exactly me when I'm fangirling over Ramin's version of The Phantom.

she's amazing!

It's kinda sad people haven't watched this video as much as the other ones. I absolutely LOVE the Pahntom of the Opera. I love the way he sings the phantom. such emotion!

I like how Karimloo sings the line "grows stronger yet" a little bit different from the other phantoms.

He should watch Sierra sing with the four phantoms of the 25th anniversary. It be interesting taking apart the four singers techniques.

I'm a simple woman. I see Rierra, I click

It gave me physical pain when he paused the video before Sierra’s final note. 😅

I love that she sounds more pretentious when saying “phantom” than him, it’s like a reflection on her character’s social status versus his. And his softer voice after his initial verse, it’s like he’s letting himself get intimate with her for a second. I love hearing you explain the techniques that makes me have an emotional connection with the singing!

To say Sierra was ill when she performed this, she smashed it

Ramin: sings for 2 seconds Everyone: *mindblown*

Sierra coming on: is softy and dreamy Ramin coming on: SING ONCE AGAIN FOR ME

I love the way he sings "stronger yet." It's different than what is traditionally sung.

This is a great performance but i think you need to look for 25th anniversary version.. they sang it more powerfully.

He looks like he's in love with Ramin when he first starts singing and dude me too I also have to add that it's super hard keeping your eyes on Sierra and Ramin cause this dude has one of the most magical faces I've ever seen and such intense eyes

Okay love this video! Fun facts about the singers even though everyone’s already doing it😂(but they’re my favorite): Sierra has videos with her voice teacher (Mary Setrakian) where they talk about how she was trained to sing very forward on the “mm” sound. She also uses belly breathing and pulls her stomach in to support the sound. I’ve also noticed that it seems she was trained to use those traditional classical vowels where it’s basically a modification and different from the actual word. (She always goes for “ah” when she can) Ramin on the other hand was originally untrained which I saw someone already say but he has stated that he doesn’t like open-mouth singing and will never sing that way. The dude will sing b-flats and barely opens his mouth. It’s crazy. He also seems to sing with pure vowels but they naturally flip or cover as opposed to completely changing them like Sierra. His E’s shade into the “ih” sound but I don’t think he’s doing it on purpose. Here’s a great video of him singing “Till I Hear You Sing” and you can hear his vowels and see that he doesn’t open his mouth much at all on those big notes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6h7ibypmb7Sg4U.html I also had a question about the ending, you said Sierra was letting her voice thin out a lot at the top, but how does she manage to also make it sound full and operatic and not choked off while also being light with it? If I try to be light my voice sounds wayyy too thin, but if I try to get that fuller classical sound I push much too hard. My E6 comes out more light and pure, but those high C’s are in some weird spot where I can’t seem to balance it out.

Please react to more classical stuff! It seems like you prefer reacting to pop, but I would LOVE to see your takes on more classical music or even just musical theater!

I don't know much about opera, but one thing I'm sure is: *this vocal trainer LOVES ramin.* He smiles every time ramin opens his mouth.

I would like to know what you have to say about Nicole Schenzinger doing that.

Ramin is amazing. I love listening to his version of "Till I hear you sing".

I absolutely love Ramin and Sierra’s voices. I remember the first time I saw the phantom of the opera was when I was sixteen and I saw the 25th anniversary performance on Netflix...My mouth literally fell open! I had never heard such beautiful music before in my life lol. Even now it gives me goosebumps all the way up my neck and face to hear them sing together. I love it! ❤️

sam looks kinda like raoul from the movie. lol is it just me who sees it?

I've been watching/listening to Phantom since it was first on stage in the West End. Ramin is, without a shadow of a doubt, my favourite Phantom. So grateful I got to see him perform this role and talk with him afterwards about it. This was really good, hearing about how their different techniques play into the roles too - of Christine being "classical" and the Phantom being more "maverick", the difference in the personalities... And the way that Christine changes from the first half of the song which is about the interplay between them to the end, where he is coaching her up to the high F, which is even more "classical".... Beautiful. This song gives me goosebumps every time.

Would love to hear your commentary on some of Freddie Mercury’s vocals

its 2am and im watching ur video, better get a heart from you mate.

The only Phantom and Christine duo I accept ah! 😍😍

Your reaction at 7:15! Hahah! Priceless. So I watched the 25th anniversary free showing on KZfaq (was available for 48 hours) and now the algorithm is giving me all the Phantom of the Opera-related videos I watched years ago. Haha!

Ramin Karimloo is my favorite phantom. Gerard Butler was a sexy phantom, but he couldn't sing and lacked emotion.

I just got into Phantom and I just got into you what a crossover

Sierra Boggess is my favorite Christine Daae! Also could you react to IU's live performances? I'm interested to see what you have to say about her singing technique.

Your little smile when the phantom said “sing” the first time actually melted my heart 😍 I love the way they perform this together, they are by far my favourite phantom and Christine

I totally agree with you on the shift in classical singing. I definitely find this more dimensional and sophisticated than the more traditional back resonant singing. It's great that you mentioned that, because I liked Ramin the most of all the phantoms, esp the phantoms who sing with that baritenor slash dark color to their voice. Ramin's interpretation is very intense because of the clarity of his resonance from tightening the vocal cords.

I have never heard an evaluation of the opera / musical singers. It's really interesting. Mainly a description of that singing. Here is his next song from the musical. For me this song is unique. He was able to create different emotions within one song here. I feel sorrow here, then anger and finally sadness and despair. It's just audio, but it's enough for an idea. Not every singer can express emotions like this in his own voice. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbeKe7WWqLXbZKc.html

they are the most amazing pair to ever perform this musical. Their chemistry and vocals are absolutely STUNNING. I can watch them for hours and hours. They’re so inspiring.

Please react to Sierra Boggess Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again

Dude this is my favorite performance for this! Huge fan of Ramin so I'm glad you reacted to this!! Thank you for all the posts these days, always look forward to your videos.

I loved the reaction when Ramin started singing, love him

Ramin and sierra are the best duo

Absolutely love your videos - only recently discovered them, but your knowledge and commentary is so fascinating and clearly well informed. Your whole attitude to singing is wonderful, you're so accepting of all kinds of styles and never drag people down. Wonderful work :)

One of my all-time favourite shows....thank you for posting!! The music in this show always gives me the chills

I love theatre with every fiber of my being and it would be cool seeing you analyze more theatre stuff!

I subscribed after watching you analyze a kpop compilation but PLEASE don't stop doing videos about non-kpop things. The powerhouse that is the kpop fandom pulls a lot of KZfaqrs away from other topics. I, of course, will love to watch more kpop analysis as well, but don't lose your variety!! You're my favorite KZfaq discovery of 2018! :D

i get chills whenever i hear them sing together! beautiful and talented.

This was great! Really love hearing what a voice teacher thinks of this, i love Sierra and Ramin singing together

I love Sierra and Ramin on The Phantom of the Opera😍😍😍😍😍

Him: fails to pause Me: everytime i trynna pause someting

I *always* get goose bumps from sierra's singing, she is so brilliant! love your videos sam thank you

I’m so glad you analyzed this performance. It’s one of my favorite musicals. Very informative and certain points you made will help me with my singing. Thank you!

Sierra was sick for this performance i believe

Would love to see you react to and dissect Ramin Karimloo’s performance of “Till I Hear You Sing” from the Olivier Awards.

I’m so obsessed with your videos that I’m currently binging on them! Even watched some of them more than one time 😍😁 Keep uploading!!!

OMG. Thank you for making this. I really have goosebumps whenever i hear this song.

I would really love to see you react to the Nicole Scherzinger version. I had no idea she had such an amazing voice!

Thank you so much for analysing this. Sierra and Ramin are my favourite POTO pair because of their chemistry and I just adore Sierra as Christine.

So happy I found you and your channel. I love how you explain the techniques in such detail! Can’t wait for more!

I really enjoyed watching you react to this!! It’s so easy to see your passion for this stuff!

React to The Phantom of the Opera - Nightwish, it's amazing

I am a massive fan of Ramin I first discovered him last year when Anastasia opened on Broadway (he played Gleb new ‘bad’ guy) and I’m new in the broadway world so I haven’t gotten into phantom of the opera at the time. Few months back I learnt he was in phantom and found out my mum has the dvd of these 2 doing the show in the royal Albert hall and I loved them I also know Sierra from when she did little mermaid on broadway I was shocked when I found out they could sing like this 😂😂😂🎭

I watched a few of your videos then subscribed JUST because you reacted to this pair. I love them so much

Love this analysis so much!

RAMIN OMG YES

Personally I love Sierra's version. It fits the story of the musical: a girl with a pretty voice who was later taught by a master to sing classically. It's beautifully done. The character is "talking" to her her teacher, who, after almost sending her into a trance, demands that she SING! for him, and so she slips easily and almost suddenly into the classical voice he taught her. I love that Sierra balances that "normal" voice with the classic soprano voice throughout her performance as Christine.

Sam! I have to say, after watching hundreds "vocal coach reacts" videos, I honestly believe you're the best there is. No gimmicks. Proper evaluation and critique of the processes and techniques used. You're fantastic. Thank you! 👌🏼

One of my favorite songs and one of my favorite youtubers = perfect combo. Thank you for another great video again, again!

i really liked your Insights !! u seem very professional

React to Lea Salonga singing on my own or I still believe

Great video, very insightful and I love your facial expressions as you react! I was lucky enough to see them both in Love Never Dies when it opened in London and they just blew me away. They have amazing voices but the chemistry between them just elevates it even further.

I did vocal lessons for about a year and a half and I hadn’t understood how things work as much as I do now just by watching a few of your videos in one day. You have a very good way of explaining things, so thank you for that!!

I really like your reaction and the way you are analaysing things so i can still understand it 😃 Please react to Mitch Grassi's high notes/vocal range (the second one has his whistle notes, cause idk why, but people did not included those into high notes)! 😁 i love his voice

You liked the part when Ramin says "SING" for the first time cuz u smiled straight away 😂😂😂

The points you brought out about sierras mouth widening actually really helped me and was a great tip from you!

I fkn *love* Phantom of the opera, grew up watching it over and over. I'm so glad you reviewed this, the performance was epic as hell

The Phantom of the Opera is definitely my favorite song I even danced to it in my fifteen y.o. party (I'm Mexican so yes, I danced to the phantom of the Opera during my quinces lol it wasn't the opera version but a kinda rock version sang by Lacrimosa) I loved that you reacted to this song, I've seen sooooo many different interpretations of this and honestly this is one of my least favorites but I still like it. There's a performance of a kid singing to bits of this song during a "the Voice" (don't remember which county tho) that sounded really good for me, I'm saying in case you wanna watch it yourself. Thank you for this and every single video you've uploaded, they're very educational :)

I see that Ramin emulated Anthony Warlow when going up on "stongER yet"

Can't believe I haven't watched your reaction to this yet I love these two

I can not thank you enough for reaction to this. I find both of them amazing and the phantom of the opera is my favorite musical of all time. Keep up the good work

Actually she was sick that day she had a head cold she sing live most of the part at the end it pre recorded cuz I know listen to the end it just goes in to it

aaaah they're one of my favourite pairs! :)

I am a huge Ramin Karimloo fan and I love the way you break down his singing technically! This video is awesome, thank you for making it!

I just discovered you. Love how you dissect/explain what the singer is doing. And, Phantom is one of my favorite shows! Best!

Can you react to Ramin Karimloo “Till I hear you sing”

Alright, even if Sierra wasn't sick, take note she performed *Wishing* prior to this sequence; it's kinda hard to shift from that high to that low, she merely had a couple seconds of interval before TPOTO so.

I bloody love Sierra and Ramin, individually and together. Great reaction video, as always.

I really enjoy your videos so much. Your commentary is concise and easy to understand. You must be a wonderful teacher!

What a wonderful piece of music this is. I think my favourite version is the Nightwish live version from End of an Era.

Sorry to spoil the party, but the ending of this song is always lip-synced on Broadway/The West End and I think this performance is the same. That being said, I’m sure Sierra could do this live cause she’s incredible.

I love this reaction and the way you teach the ways of singing

Ramin is my all time favourite Phantom. Goosebumps throughout the whole performance. Sam thanks so much, this made my night!

I really think your analyses are amazing and really helpful for singers! I wondered if you could also do a reaction to an Elphaba comparison video, it would be fantastic!!

This duo and Kaley Ann Voorhees/Ben Crawford are my favorites. Both pairs are simply breathtaking.

I was waiting for this.

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY I LOVE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

I love musical reviews. His voice alone just stuns me every time he starts singing. This is one of my favorite performances from Phantom of the Opera. I would love to see your opinion on this girl Carly Gendell sing a cover of “No Way” from Six the Musical. I’ve recently been obsessed with that musical.

Ramin says he never studied music and never took voice lessons. Wow!

“You know what you’re talking about,” is an understatement! So knowledgeable!

I love Ramins voice! Its so powerful! Him and Sierra sing so well together. Great breakdown, Sam!