"Halo" - Beyonce (Cover by Von Smith)

[M67125]

This guy has amazing range, what a vocalist. I truly don't understand why he doesn't have a record label???

[Dadabaableable]

It's just a (good) vocal performance, but the spirit of the song is killed in the process. Pity. Could do better.

[EraliAndrea]

10 jan 2012 - 10:20 pm: I just descovered a legend

[LittleJ1576]

1:55, the run at 2:52, and the end 3:30. Very nice ear! Not too many can put those notes in a simple song. Your runs sound like Kim Burrell's!

[Moog168]

THAT RUN AT 1:38 SWEET LAWD ON HIGH!!!

[yangster982000]

some of the high notes are unpleasant

[TheVoiceOfYeshua]

Sometimes i wonder why do people in their own mediocrity come forward to judge a person by being gay, or "too expressive", or whatever, if the only reason while people would bother to see "Cover videos" was to see "Music Talented performances". This guy is a genius and talent beyond any of you out there with an opinion about it. because all you have is an opinion. If you had any talent, you would know what it is like to be on the other side, being target by morons such as yourselves.

[1989mawi]

so so so gay but its nice

[DontDeal]

@1989mawi it obviously doesn't make a difference.

[nanda2210]

Wow... PERFECT!!! 

[starrtwentyone]

Your voice is reminiscent of a young George Michael, which ain't a bad thing at all - excellent version!

[neyrilande]

this kid has been blessed by God with the golden throat, sings very ...- Brazil

[40geniece28]

His versions of songs are more theatrical and interesting than the originals!

[40geniece28]

I love listening to Von sing! I can't wait to see how he is going to make each song his own. His versions are more theA

[Shessin09]

if I could sing like this I would never stop

[ilysmbella]

genius

[journey2boston]

@TokenWyteGuy71 - SAME HERE.

[TokenWyteGuy71]

haha, I've shown this to probable 20 people, and everyone loves the octave riff at 1:39. I usually have to replay it somewhere around 936 times. Kickass, stud.

[minkylaura3]

1.39 Jesus Von how in the hell do you do it!

[hellomynameiscory]

incredible

[chocopie54]

uuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmm... eeeeeeeeewwwwww!!!!!



[kelvinpyaeko]

sounds kind of nasal...yes, it's amazing that a dude can hit those notes..but it's not enjoyable when the sound itself sounds annoying

[MTLahver1318]

my heart drops when he does that riff....

[wiannoboy]

I love Beyonce but THIS is even better than Beyonce's version

[supersweet444]

just SICK!!!!! I LOVE your voice!!!!!

[nickandrew1122]

this is very nice!

[montagooon]

wow great!!!

[danwasfreakinhere]

That riff at 1:39 seems IMPOSSIBLE!!! How do you not have a record label?!?!

[nopartof1]

If you say anything negative about this everyone will know you're just jealous.

This guy is a singer. Amazing at that.

[JakeLakeRake]

Wow that is absolutely appalling. I am embarrassed to be watching it. So gay.

[danwasfreakinhere]

@JakeLakeRake I love how you reposted the comment so you could put "So gay" at the end. Is there any other insult that you can throw that doesn't refer to the word "gay"?

[JakeLakeRake]

Wow that is absolutely appalling. I am embarrassed to be watching it.

[kissrk2]

I see you got your tennis shoes on today

[jivejames67119]

that run at 1:40 is probably the most clear and impressive i've heard in a very long time.

[commenf26071991]

that voice its amazing... and he was born to sing...

[figglefro]

GAY

[MrButler124]

WHAT!!! did ya'll hear that run at 1:40? chiiiiiiiiiiilllllllld he knocked me beack!! i was like DANNNNNG can you say he can SAAAAAANNNGNGG

[lancer2589]

That music video is at the Crown Center Park in KCMO!!!! Awesome.

[Moog168]

Reincarnation of Freddie Mercury?

No but I'm watching this again and that riff at 1:40 just sends chills!

[ColinnbMusic1]

This is hilarious AND amazing!!

[Moog168]

1:40!!!1

LAWD have mercy!

[Stephwilliamss]

your voice is beautiful, and your riff gives me goosebumps! you're just incredible!xx

[ewe1986]

you are great!!!!!!! I love your voice!!how many octaves you have?

[ewe1986]

you are great!!!!!!! I love your voice!!how many octaves you have? 

[monxroeville]

the riff at 1:39 is UNREAL. 

[SchuurmansChantelle]

@monxroeville I KNOW AYE HOW IS HE NOT FAMOUS AS JUSTIN BIEBER ITS UNBELIEVABLE

[omarzhiito]

cantas re lindo ps ...buenaza la cancion y tu estas mejor jujuju

bromax a jajajajajajjajaaj por cierto ben con la cancion very very ben my like

[minmalistic1988]

pretty amazing! im german so sorry for my bad english! i hope u read this, please keep goin, u have a great voice and your technique is really amazing!

ik didnt like the song till i heard this! cant stop listin it xD

thumbs up :)

regards benni

[romeoanme]

SUBSCRIBE!!! my goodness your amazing. FUCK BEYONCE....

[steviewonnder]

you are incredible. what are you doing now?? Any new stuff?

[nicholasadams08]

Is there any way to get an mp3 of this song?? <3!

[hannahmaybarsby]

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! YOUR RIFF IS PHENOMENAL!!!!!!

[broadwaybabe99]

1:40.

[kevkraft]

Whoa! That was...interesting.

[candicechapman123]

i likeeee:)

[joelarama]

helloo..a recording contract for Von Smith NOW! Amazing vocals..he puts THE XFactor finalists in the UK to shame.

[kennethc524]

Holy fuck

[lwsocceryes]

sometimes he reminds me of onerepublic.

[bstlybeth]

@lwsocceryes This song was actually written by the front man of one republic, so that might help with why it sounds like them.

[singstar2470]

1:38 best part. i was doubtful at first, but then i realized, this kids really good.

[drama333queen333]

ah! soooo amazing. this is ridiculous if you did it live!!!

[MichaelStan2009]

I say this with love. In my humble opinion: your voice is great but it's too much riffing...it gets old after a while. One amazing riff is all I need to be impressed. Too many high notes get old too. Adam Lambert from American Idol..I wanted him off ASAP from all the high crap he did. Screaming doesn't impress me. Christina Aguilera has a gorgeous voice but she does pointess rigging that gets old. Tricks don't impress me, quality does. Just my opinion :)

[ZeppelinFan122]

1:38 Who needs autotune when you can do that?

[lifeisgreat1134]

1:36. Enough said

[gusspeaks]

Von this is fantastic.

[Nectanabis]

Woah... really... Simply... woah...! You're really something! ;-) quite amazing...

[Nectanabis]

Woah... really... Simply... woah...! You're really something! ;-) quite amazing...

[chrisak4298]

I really like your voice man.. I would definitely get ur album if u put one out

[lukebayer]

Awesome- love it!

[TheSportslover2010]

You're good! I love your powerful voice, it's really unique.

Can I request a song? Okay, maybe a few: "I Have Nothing", by Whitney Houston. "Listen" by Beyonce. "Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson.

[cummings010]

go ahead with ur bad self

[derogatony]

I did not know he could riff like that! My jaw is on the ground.

[jblai05]

This is one of the best things on Youtube. Get yourself an agent, and some honest people around you. This is one of your best performances, jazzy, emotional, transcendent, and better than the original. (oh yeah...) We'll be looking for you, man!

[Jillienne2607]

Absolutely amazing, I don't even have to vocabulary to express how talented you are Beyonce should have had you sing that song to teach her a couple of things :)

[FIERCE10IFY]

I've been watching this video nonstop everyday!!! This is incredible and I really love it!!!

[divadivine7]

The Song BEGINS at about 1:39! HOT!!!!!!

[M67125]

This guy is very talented!!!! He has incredible range and can sing all types of music without any problem.

[ARussell817]

wtf that riff at 1:39 what

[fuzmiq]

I can listen to this song 20 times a day.

[fuzmiq]

Why doesn't this boy have a record deal? People need to be paying for this!

[HunterIsAWhore]

@vonatron

Von! Pleaseeee make a warm up video! Your falsetto and head voice is absolutely amazing. And your riffs.

Thumbs up so he sees this?

[drzenx]

Your adorable and very talented, Von. I've watched this video at least 10x since I found it two days ago. Been a fan for a while (before Idol) and I hope you make it BIG like you deserve.

Your definitely one of a kind ;)

[Ifispirit]

wowoWOWwowo!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I LOOOOOOVE IT!!!!! SO AMEZING!!!!!

[sandman196669]

it doesn't matter if he is not like every other singer. I like his singing, its edgy and people like it. if you dont keep on moving to the next video

[Johanliverpool]

good for the ears not so good for the eyes

[Leadingdude]

I can def hear some Stevie Wonder in your voice. Your range is unbelievable!

[beast158]

Again, DRAMATIC AND DYNAMIC VOCALS doesn't make you a good singer. that is all i can say. Im not a teacher to teach people but there is always a START and END (limit)

[berndmusic]

Very good! Ameazing voice! good luck!

[nyrolover]

I think this is one of Von's most original covers with a great passion

[tarotdude2006]

Not gonna lie, wasn't a fan of you on Idol....but fucking WOW....Love this <3

[dadsakda]

I agree, you really got talent!

[thetubkins]

You should do a duet with Sam Tsui!

[Amarynthine]

SHOULD'VE BEEN IN TOP 3!

[vampyros1]

Your phrasing and inflection (and dramatics) remind me a great deal of Sam Harris. Very nice voice anywho-

[renagadeluke1234]

You are awesome. no other words. btw: Those robitic sounding riffs whioch are so possible are executed with such technique it is BEAUTIFUL. and to those who say it is impossible I can do it too and Ill post a video of me doing it so you can shut up and enjoy this mans miraculous voice! :P Love you.

[GnarleyKarli]

My #1 idol. I am your biggest fan.. i swear. you have the most incredible voice and range. I LOVE ALL of your songs. I am speechless everytime i hear any one of your songs. KEEP IT UP VON! YOU ARE PHENOMENAL

[renthead29]

you're incredible!

[DamselsOfDorkington]

Von, you know I love you! I hadn't seen this until just now and I love it. ~Blythe

[mburch1974]

vonatron needs to make something new for us.

[rickya2]

you would be great on glee!

[Tecobelli]

This gets better each time I watch!

[ThisGuyWould]

I'm absolutely in love with your rendition. I wish you could just sing to me every day..

[bieedronka89]

You are amazing! Great! Perfect!

[Anairam921]

You're good, Von. Is different from other versions: have a great career. Good luck.

[singers333]

I second you singing AT Once by Whitney!

[Brocahlicious89]

great voice.. must be featured on some other talk show..

[PradaPosterboi]

just wondering but is sam harris one of the artists that you look up to??

[jennyp0101]

It seems a bit over dramatic at times, but I like it!!!

[musicianfromasia]

Damn how can a singer be this good.. i think he and adam lambert are evenly matched !

[singers333]

@musicianfromasia imagine if he made it to the top with Adam. Now that would have been something. Only thing they tried to tame Von too much on the show. He needs to stay true to himself and just let loose with those amazing vocals!

[musicianfromasia]

@singers333 That wouldve been an interesting final hahaha. Yeah he just needs to do his own thing and people have to respect that.

His mixed voice is really off the hook..just like adam's.. his control and range are also amazing. Hope to be that good someday.

[tallrob11]

Von... I just have to say "AMAZING!" lol i hope you do another web chat thingy...that was so much fun!! My mom and I had so much fun talking to you!! We are huge fans!!

[yogomonte]

1:40 was a FLAWLESS transition

[Tecobelli]

stunning - please don't get into drugs or booze - stay healthy and have a very long GREAT career

[MikeTheGreatOne99]

Boy, your prettt damm good. Stay grounded. Stay humble.

[gewashington]

So yeah 1:40 was tooooo much. I am a straight man and you could've got my draws........NO HOMO, I'm just saying...lol

[singers333]

Von don't let ANYONE ever tame you. Always be who you are, your fierce vocals and singing from the heart are what make you unique.

[singers333]

I want to learn this song now! I love how he sings from the heart.

[joelarama]

Hey Von..I got to show this Vid to one of the UK's most known Vocal teachers..(Taught Leano Lewis, Emma Bunton, etc..ANYWAY!) You, (as we know) Have an amazing range and need to find your Nieche! His words not mine...Musical Theatre? Recording deal? Sing alone forever? Mmm..Smashed then mate...Personally I think you are unique in what you do and hope , perhaps thtough Youtube..we can get to see you in the U.K.

[jess7500]

Von, how do you feel about marriage? ;) <3

[vmellen1207]

This is a love song...not a caberet number...you have the talent, Man. Don't massacre the song in order to prove it. No hate..just constructive criticism.

[rp80guy]

I'm not a singer, I'm not a musician. In fact, I know very little about the whole music scene. However, having said that I do know that this guy has an amazing voice!! Its left me speechless!

[Sponjita]

I completely agree. Its unreal. I love it. x

[Brocahlicious89]

@Sponjita its real

[gretachelle]

AYKM?!?!?! i've watched this 6 times since i first saw it this afternoon. i didn't even like this song before. amazing amazing amazing. watched a bunch of your songs on youtube von, and my jaw is on the ground. i don't even know how it's humanly possible for you to make your voice do what it does. hope you put out an album soon cause i will SO buy it!!!!!!!!!!!

[onemoresongx3]

You're riffing is unbelieveable. I love your voice and the control you have with it.

[TheaterMarine88]

His voice reminds me of Michael Crawford here.

[sandman196669]

Von you need to go on AI again, next time be yourself. Let loose and have fun. sing the songs jsut like you were making a yourtube video and i bet you make the top 10 and maybe win.

[carlytay]

@sandman196669 I'm pretty sure that he can't because he was already on it last year, however, the system cheated him very badly. Only one guy and one girl out of each group and he happened to get in the same group as Adam Lambert but he's so much better than some of the other guys last year.

[ashliiieeee]

you put beyonce to shame. this is absolutely amazing!

[TforToe]

great singer!

[abo1493]

is there any way to get this piano arrangement, it is amazing. like, i would pay for it :)

[coldkaze]

woah..this is amazing...wow. chills, seriously this is unbelievable. just...wow.

[AlexTRlc]

Solo necesita hacer que su voz se reconozca!!! no solo tonos altos y bajos, que se diga, quien canta? es Von Smith, un tono de voz propio e inconfundible. Hasta los momentos es perfecto su voz, pero podría confundirlo

[TheSnoquia]

I love your voice so much... you should cover Home by michael buble

[zhalli1]

too many open vowels matey, tone down the theatrical style you'd be cool. Just some friendly advice for ultimate world wide success man

[thetubkins]

@zhalli1 It's almost impossible to get as high as he does without open vowels.

[jameszhao00]

DUDE amazing falsetto. Nice interpretation / performance!

[28amaya]

felicidades Von esta increibleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!­!! cantas hermoso!!! salu2 y besos desde méxico!!!!

[sbort]

bill cosby wants his sweater back.

oh, and you're RIDICULOUS. love this <3

[Mikmoo]

God it's like you have spandex chords! You're unreal. Beautiful Von :-)

[rlwnation]

I'm so blown away this is a straight white guy with soul..lol

[claynadian]

dude, I love you. you're an amazing singer. :)

[realfredwithtires]

I'm sure you have heard this before but you could sing the phone book and I'd listen to you!

Brilliant gift! Never stop using it!

[cbrown6660]

What a load of tasteless garbage. Completely ruined this song. Gosh I remember when you used to sing music. Now all you do show all the things you can do with you're voice rather than using voice to serve the music. So much ego... Von Smith, the greatest voice ever ruined!!!!

[Srakurat]

The best Halo cover on youtube and you know it! Great chords too.

[majosa822]

my goshhhh MADD SICKKKK DAMNNNNNNNN HE'S AWSOMEE SICKER RUN THEN BEYONCE WOWERZZ DAMNN LIKE NOT TO B RASICT BUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN A BLACK MAN DO THAT!!!TYPE OF RUN DAMNNNNNN HES SICK AND HES WHITEE!!!

[cherryeco5]

that run is incredible

[kristafrika]

damn!!! this was different, but totally liked how you played around with it. great job.

[maynedmaynards]

so amazing !! such a powerful voice !!

[pianoman300]

Wow that was amazing! Love how you switched up some of the chords to make them more interesting than the original. :)

[tyfs663]

can't stop watching that riff.

[3vilxCompton]

so i met and saw you last night at a little recital thing. and i wanted to see more of your work. you are simply amazing and have great control of your voice! major props

[1xXMadDXx1]

1:55 i very untuned.

i loveeeeeeeeee u!!!

xxxxxxxx ?

[beccavesper]

damn. you're amazing.

[TejahG]

umm..... orgasmic..... enough said

[foxyladay260]

That was INSANE! Haa, Love it

[brandonatau]

my favorite part is 1:35 to 2:00 . I love the chord changes/ vocal craziness

[mystrongestsuit]

I can't even express to you how many times I've watched this. That riff at 1:40 is impossible. I'm obsessed.

[AmandaTranMusic]

@mystrongestsuit OMGGG i am so obsessed with this run too. IT IS RIDICULOUS.

[survivorjdk]

@mystrongestsuit i read this and I was like, my best friend totally feels the same way, and then I saw that it was you. so good job.

[bdereck]

Fan of yours from the beginning Von!

You are talented beyond measure!!!!

Please release a CD soon.

I gotta have your version of "your joy"

it makes me weep!

[expat26]

Not only do you have one of the greatest voices ever, in my opinion, but you are SUPER talented with your vocal arrangements. You are the total package, Von!

[michaelwilliam]

Do you already have a Boyfriend? Great Vocals by the way!!!

[sataplon]

excelent von! you can do high notes! you sing really great.. i hope to you will be a great and famous singer!! Good Luck!

sorry my english is not good :(

[lthomas52]

Ahhhhhhh! WTF?! I cant believe what I hear. Awesome control and range. I love how you changed up the song into a jazz structured song. Awesomely creative. Perfection man. Cant wait to hear something new.

[sbpchick]

You are awesome