Vocal Analysis of Muse - Starlight (Voice Teacher Reacts)

Sam Johnson's analysis of and reaction to Muse performing Starlight Live At Rome Olympic Stadium.

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I hope this observation on how he sings helps you figure out how the voice works better, so you can learn how to make smart choices in your own voice.

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[deandrake]

Finally. Matt Bellamy's such an underrated vocalists. You should do more videos of him.

[Volaths]

This rome show was fucking unreal, I was there and it's by far the bext experience of my life.

Matt Bellamy's range is unbelievable too, covers 3 and a half octaves if I remember correctly

[jennaln]

Yesss an analysis of Muse! Matt Bellamy is a spectacular singer and now I finally know more about why! Although it makes sense in my head, it still blows my mind slightly to hear how a slight vowel change can alter the sound so drastically. Thanks for appealing to my geeky need to learn how things work (in this case singing and vocals).

[Norce]

Muse is definitely one of my favourite bands so I love seeing this, but I'm also a bit sad that you managed to pick one of Matt's least interesting songs vocally! Would have loved to see some of his more challenging or varied singing analysed! For example Supremacy, Madness, Follow Me or Dead Inside from the later albums, or Micro Cuts, Citizen Erased or Bliss (live in 2005 or 2006) from the earlier ones.

[angeladeluna]

I'm happy you chose to review Muse, beautiful band. I find it helpful when you point out wide vs narrow vowels and how differnt choices change the style/sound. I'm not a vocalist but I'm finding your videos helpful in learning how to listen to music and appreciate it in a more involved way.

[adillaafiani]

You did Muse?! Oh. My. God. THANK YOU!!!! Been rewatching your old videos too lately!

[skann]

Thanks for this Sam ! I would love you (and I don't think I'm the only one) to analyse more Muse songs, as I think Matt is a fascinating vocalist. I would love to hear you react to Micro Cuts for example, it's a crazy song.

[Noir]

Muse is my all time favourite band, I've seen them 5 times so far and the concerts are amazing... The atmosphere there is incredible and Matt really does sound like the records you listen to - no autotuning needed!! I've been waiting for a video on them for ages, so thank you for this!! Would love to see you do more of them :)

[victoriaschaefer]

I absolutely love seeing you enjoying yourself while listening to Muse <3

[Star-Hole]

Hey guys... Does Sam have the nicest comment section ever? I literally have seen nothing but love, requests, questions, anecdotes, congratulating Sam on the growth of his channel... I've never seen any vulgar or vitriolic comments. Why, I don't even think I would ever dare swear in a comment towards Sam unless it was overwellmingly positive.

[Jimmy_Kiddo]

I love when u sing giving us an example.

[marievemacgregor]

Anyone else want to take a singing lesson from Sam just to talk to someone this positive and uplifting?

[Nightingalea]

You're absolutely spot on. Muse are a fabulous band. I've been to see them numerous times and they're always awesome. Come to Scotland, we can go see Muse together 💜

[PARANOOB]

If you see this... REALLY makes a difference in these videos when you demonstrate. Not a singer these days but love watching your stuff, thank you. Keep it up! 😉👍🏻

[catherinering]

Going to see Muse is like going to the theatre. It’s a real show, the lighting, props, stage etc all tie into the music so perfectly. One of my favourite bands without a doubt! Matt is a beautiful singer, more Muse please! <3

[Juliemarie]

Just have to say thank you for introducing me to new artists. If it weren't for your channel, I would have probably never heard of LP or Panic at the Disco... and now Muse! Yay on hitting 500, 000, Sam!!

[pinkpolly]

My then-boyfriend loved Muse and I didn't really get them - I just thought they were massively over produced and over the top. He wanted to see them live, I didn't, but I went anyway. Oh. My. Gods! I suddenly got them. I understood what they were about and they were just spectacular live. Matt Bellamy just has an incredible voice and his singing is effortless. Your video was so interesting, thank you.

[Blarean]

I love to hear you sing the pieces of the song!!! I love the way you feel the music and rhythm, also the way you refer to the music keys and actually pluck the key on the keyboard. You are awesome!

[monkeytongues]

i learned from this video that you haven't seen muse live--i hope you get the chance soon!! lol but for real sam, it still blows me away how clearly and concisely you're able to teach something to someone (me) who doesn't know a whole lot about the technicalities of singing. today, it was the classical-rounded-o vs modern-broader-aaa sound 😊 thanks!

[droppedoutofs]

Your video editing is becoming cuter and cuter with each video :3 It's the same feeling when you grow a bit older and when everything your mom does is just cute :D