Pop & Voices
Lady Gaga Strips “Hold My Hand” Back at the 2023 Oscars
Lady Gaga lets her voice lead a powerful, stripped-back “Hold My Hand” at the 2023 Oscars. In a simple shirt and jeans, she gives the Top Gun:…
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Pop & Voices
The Groove at the Center of Lady Gaga’s Stevie Wonder Tribute
Lady Gaga brings her husky soul voice to Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish” in a joyful tribute performance. Her affectionate introduction gives way to a confident celebration of…
Pop & Voices
Tom Jones Turns His Voice UK Chair into a Stage for “Tower of Song”
Tom Jones brings warmth and depth to “Tower of Song” from his red chair on The Voice UK. With little more than his unmistakable voice, he turns…
Pop & Voices
The Vocal Phrasing Behind Teddy Swims’s Acoustic “Cruel Summer”
“Cruel Summer” takes on a soulful new warmth in Teddy Swims’s acoustic performance. His textured voice and unhurried delivery bring the emotional detail of Taylor Swift’s song…
Rock & Alternative
Adam Lambert Sings “Who Wants to Live Forever” for Queen’s Polar Music Prize Tribute
Adam Lambert honors Queen with a soaring “Who Wants to Live Forever” at the Polar Music Prize. The song’s slow build and his expressive voice give the…
Pop & Voices
Lady Gaga Brings “I Wish” to Stevie Wonder’s Grammy Salute
Lady Gaga celebrates Stevie Wonder with a soulful, spirited “I Wish” at his Grammy salute. A personal memory of discovering his music leads into a lively performance,…
Pop & Voices
A Light on the Ice Opens Veronika Zhilina’s “Hallelujah” Routine
Veronika Zhilina steps onto the ice with a small light before bringing “Hallelujah” into an expressive skating routine. Her white dress, graceful movement, and Alexandra Burke’s soaring…
Pop & Voices
Solo Lines Meet Choral Harmony in the Singing Sergeants’ “Hallelujah”
Solo voices and rich choral harmony come together in the Singing Sergeants’ beautiful “Hallelujah.” The United States Air Force Band’s a cappella arrangement builds from intimate phrases…
Pop & Voices
Teddy Swims Reframes “Cruel Summer” in the BBC Live Lounge
Teddy Swims gives Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” a beautifully relaxed acoustic setting. His soulful phrasing reveals a tender side of the pop anthem, drawing attention to its…
Pop & Voices
The Singing Sergeants Build “Hallelujah” from Layered Voices
The United States Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants give “Hallelujah” a magnificent a cappella setting. Solo voices emerge from rich harmonies as the arrangement grows toward a…
Pop & Voices
Josh Groban Shares “You Raise Me Up” with the Hyde Park Audience
Josh Groban brings “You Raise Me Up” to Hyde Park with a rich orchestral setting and an uplifting vocal performance. As the crowd joins the familiar melody,…
Rock & Alternative
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Work Out “You Never Can Tell” Onstage
Bruce Springsteen turns an audience request for “You Never Can Tell” into a wonderfully spontaneous band moment. Finding the chords and guiding the horns in front of…