Hallelujah

[acapellajohn]

By recording a line, listening, fixing things and recording it over and over again, I began to close the gap of what I THOUGHT I sounded like and what I REALLY sounded like.

Now, when I hear my voice recorded, it sounds like the one in my ears, so I can make adjustments real-time.

I guess that's where I learned to sing. Does that answer the questions?

[pranksterxyz]

definitely - it seems that you have had a passion for singing for many years which probably contributed to your talent. how many years would you say you have been actively improving? (ie using your method of practicing). also i am a talented guitarist i don't know if you'd be interested in collaborating - i can play jeff buckley's version of this as well as widow of a living man (and many others) spot on.

[acapellajohn]

Thanks, pranksterxyz.

Um, I haven't really had vocal training, apart from a really good choir director in middle school.

A big breakthrough came for me when I started recording myself with a little tape player and listening to my voice. You know how when you listen to a yourself on in a voicemail and say, "Ew! I don't sound like that!"?

Well, I think that most people can hear when other people sound "off," but can't tell when they are.

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[pranksterxyz]

dude, absolutely amazing- i dont generally comment but i spend a lot of time listening to covers and checking out many vocals and your vocals are top notch. I must ask you how you got this good?? how many years did it take? how do you practice? did you go to a vocal instructor? sorry for so many questions but please answer them :)

[skerst]

So weird, when I heard you sing "Raining in Baltimore" I immediately thought of how your voice would sound singing this song. Only thought is if you had done the jeff buckley version vs. the cohen one. Complete Props though, I loved it!!!

[Hisautumnrain]

WOW what a wonderful voice. I love your control and the tone and texture of your voice is like nothing I have heard before. What a wonderful song for you to song. I have gone through many of your songs and will try to go back and comment on each one when I can. But thank you for being here on YouTube and posting these gems. May love be with all you do, touch and care about.

His autumnrain, becca @-->---

[monkeyboy1955]

great job,great voice,great work my brother.

[acapellajohn]

Thanks...

[imAdDiCtEd2you83]

that was really good.. you sing so soft and its so easy to listen to. great job!

[acapellajohn]

Thanks. I record most of these after the kids are in bed, so I try to sing soft enough to not wake them up. I think it sounds better that way; it's very easy to overssing.

[acapellajohn]

Thanks, anna. God bless.

[INSIDEOFMYSELF]

im very impressed,you performed beautifully,youre voice expressed so much purity,with pain,and hope,

gods teachings include faith,love and hope,but above all,love

with love

anna

[kaiaroha]

you did a beautiful job- your voice has a really great tone, very expressive. doing it acapella gives it a sort of intensity and honesty-k, don't really know how to explain it...lol. let's just say that it was lovely, and i enjoyed it! well done

[acapellajohn]

Thanks. I really appreciate it.

[kerrazygrl03]

You are great! Awesime talent, i hope you use it more than just youtube! :)

[acapellajohn]

Wow. Thanks. I sing for my kids, and at church. Occasionally I hit the bars with friends' bands. Oh, and I sing a lot at orphanages in Cambodia and Thailand. That's pretty great.

[deiphobos123]

get yourself a guitarist :o

[bluerawkstar]

this is just...hauntingly beautiful :)

[acapellajohn]

Thanks! I've always loved that song.

[cbusigurd]

you were breathing to much, but really nice done.

[acapellajohn]

Thanks. I've tried to stop breathing altogether, but I usually end up on the floor with bumps on my head. (insert dumb internet emoticon winking here)

[oorreeoo]

very beautifully done

[acapellajohn]

Thanks a lot. I also take requests...