Corey Taylor - Duality - Isolated Vocal Analysis - Slipknot - Singing Reaction & Production Tips

[@vanpet1993]

"he yells a lot..." you sure got that right xD

[@chrisliepe]

haha

[@nikitaprosin7347]

Who? Corey? But he seemed like such a nice fella when he would come over for tea

[@SpacePlague]

I learned how to do Corey's vol. 3 scream through a lot of trial and error, and can confirm it's something else entirely when it comes to screaming. It's like yelling really loud at the back of your head, using your soft pallet as a guide you can get some crazy high distorted screams. It's kinda like yelling in your mix voice with tonnes of compression. It's crazy.

[@chrisliepe]

YES. Corey Taylor YELLS... He doesn't really "scream" as we think about it usually. But there's lot of refinement that goes into it!

[@Hackerpro-qw2ls]

That’s rad dude i’m sure it was difficult at first i could do the Iowa scream and Self Titled scream.

[@XxEvilghostxX1]

@@Hackerpro-qw2ls I mean, the Iowa and Self Titled screams will fuck you up. There is barely any technique whatsoever, just a guy mad at the world screaming his guts out. Corey only managed to keep them going for two albums because he was so drunk, but once he got sober, he realised how much his voice hurt beacause of this. So yeah, for your own sake, I would advise not to continue ST and Iowa's screams as they are doomed to fuck your throat.

[@Hackerpro-qw2ls]

@@XxEvilghostxX1 bro I understand i just do those once in a while, but i do safe techniques for screaming but i’m trying to learn M. shadows technique. So yeah i know about Corey changing his screams also it’s good that he changed his screams, if he didn’t his voice will be screwed. So Corey Taylor wasn’t really pissed at the world, he dealt with his own problems. The only scream that i have trouble with is the high scream that one is the hardest for me,

[@steverumpli4663]

@@XxEvilghostxX1 You are only right in the sense that he screamed with more emotion and less technique. But in reality, you can scream any style you want as long as you do it with the proper technique lol. Learning proper vocal techniques from Chris and from other people like Ken Tamplin or Melissa Cross. Even Chris himself can scream just as hard as Corey did on the first album, but also won't hurt himself doing it. So I would just say don't let emotion over run proper technique. But to tell people to not take on a certain sound is silly. Just take care of yourself while experimenting, understanding vocal compression, your vocals chords and how they react to yelling/screaming. I strongly believe Chris's lessons will help anyone with this 😉

[@mtaylorknowles]

I push my finger onto the liiiiike

[@chrisliepe]

hah.. nice :)

[@etiennedekock3722]

Gold !!

[@aeolianthecomposer]

Lmfao

[@derusmares9508]

INTO MY ASSSSSSSSSS

[@Gabingus69]

Corey’s massive neck! Interesting how genetics dictates one’s vocal tones

[@mitchellmtb7202]

Corpsegringer: pause my WoW game.

[@Grazikon]

The perfect rock singer would have Corey Taylor's neck and Freddie Mercury's teeth.

[@gabrieladdison]

His big neck is from head banging a lot 🤣🤣🤣

[@rickgraham5164]

I’d love to see an in depth interview with Corey about his vocal process

[@chrisliepe]

That would be awesome Rick!

[@davu9027]

"This is a goldmine" man, your channel is a goldmine. Really useful information and so many interesting details.

[@chrisliepe]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching and engaging!

[@Felsep06]

Chris, please do an isolated vocal analysis of Corey during IOWA era, there is a video on KZbin of "Gently" Live from Disasterpieces DVD without backgrond music. Those screams are the best of entire history!!

[@chrisliepe]

Ya, that's a unique era for sure... and SO intense!!

[@AlegendaryWarrior]

Corey was drinking heavily most of that album. He says that in multiple interviews.

[@scottrowan200]

Please do this

[@yungkenwan2.055]

Chris Liepe, you're a legend. You must put a ton of work into these videos. I still can't believe we're getting all of this for free. Keep doing what you're doing👌 Thank you...

[@chrisdeschenes4898]

“This is how..and the Massive Neck and approach” nailed it! Subscribed

[@chrisliepe]

Ha. Thanks for the sub!

[@soulrecalibration]

After breaking everything down for us on how to sing aggressively, now we can do awesome aggressive production too! Chris it's not the song that's goldmine : your channel is the real goldmine here. 1 million subs is imminent. Thank you for everything.

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks so much! YEAH! Let’s get to 1mil!!!

[@dougbrown04]

I've listened to this song hundreds of times and never realized it had layered vocals.

[@zeroofthebeat4658]

In his live performances of 2003 you can hear his scream starting to fall apart but the vol 3 record, his screams still sound almost exactly like the Iowa record. It's his live vol 3 performances where his screams were so obviously screwed, even though in a weird way it still sounded great. Corey Taylor is an absolute mad man with the mic.

[@GabiBrooks]

The best yt vocal coach period! You actually give simple and effective steps to focus on, not only bits of advice. Chapeau!

[@hazardmouth]

I second

[@michaelmorrow607]

I'm back again, Chris! I told you awhile ago that I sang for awhile and couldn't get through a set without having extreme vocal cord problems. I've continued practicing from your videos and am actually currently looking for a producer! I went from spitting blood and mucus after songs to actually being able to (in my own home) perform entire sets of my favorite bands without any kind of rasp or damage. As a hardcore metal vocalist I can confirm this guy is the real dude. He probably saved my voice.

[@chrisliepe]

This is so awesome to read! Thanks for sharing!

[@jonlesperance2661]

I think its nearly impossible to sound like him and feel the lyrics like he does ! Can you do more Slipknot video please ? Maybe with their first album ? Corey's scream is pure madness on Eyeless !

[@thepixelglitched]

I also love to see these reactions from an engineering point of view. Very cool stuff. Love seeing vocal coaches and new fans, but very cool to see something actually broken down in a ProTools session.

[@chrisliepe]

I’m glad you’re enjoying nerding out with me on the production side!

[@Snowness]

From a car singer of this song for years, yes. It's impossible to sing just like Corey. But from a production standpoint, you nailed it. My yell, honed by nothing but years of car signing, sounds a "little" closer to Corey, but man, I wish I had the vocal control and knowledge of Chris. Fantastic video, as always!

[@SatanSupimpa]

It's funny how Corey have been clearly rapping since the first album, but some fans still refuse to accept this influence in his vocals.

[@traycelost8201]

Awesome breakdown! For everyone who watches Family Guy: the voice actor of the character Joe almost sounds like Corey when he screams, its amazing 😂

[@Hetriani]

So stoked for this one...i just did a guitar/vocal cover of this song the other day!! This is awesome!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@chrisliepe]

Cool! Hope you enjoy!

[@Hetriani]

Ya man!! That was brilliant! Wish I had have seen this before my cover lmfao!! Either way...knowledge is power...thanks so much for all you do bro!

[@AndyDion]

@@Hetriani I was just going to send this to you bro

[@Hetriani]

@@AndyDion lol broski! Ya I love the vids Chris does! I still had a lot of fun with my cover...would have been cool to use some of what this video explains, I could have gotten closer to the original sound I think...lol you rule Andy! 🤘🤘

[@davidlesain5876]

I think your version is quite good.

[@originalvonster]

I look forward to these singing and production tips every week. Thank you.

[@popurm]

Alright Chris hahah at this point you're just showing off how versatile you are! Great vid and love the way you can explain, breakdown, and demonstrate vocal techniques, PLUS production part by part!

[@michaelrobbins9168]

You have just changed my life in 2021. So awesome!

[@LAlves91]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS ONE! Didn't even see it yet, but LIKED already!

[@RudolfHorvath]

Didn't even watch yet... FUCK YEAH!!! This is gonna be gold, definitely my favorite song of all time. Heard it probably thousand times and it still gives me chills. EDIT: Just finished watching the video. Chris, thank you for doing this... Corey's screams are just something else. Would love you to do a video on Scott Weiland as well, another one of my favourites.

[@etiennedekock3722]

Agreed man. The whole album and this song in particular. So good. Feels like an exhale of society !!

[@christopheralan5750]

it's that magic trick. rock vocalists have been doing this forever.

[@the_broke_spartan]

I wonder what his neighbors are hearing. "ALL IVE GOT IS INSAAAAAIINE. ALL IIVE GOOT, ALL IVEE GOOT IS INSAAAAIIINNN" "INSANE, GOT INSANE, INSANE, ALL IVE GOT IS INSANE"

[@craigjenkins6917]

Love these videos Chris. Not only do we get an insight into the vocal technique but we also get to learn about how it was recorded. Great stuff as always. Craig

[@8Razer882]

I srsly have no idea why u dont have way more subs than u have right now. Keep it up!

[@hazardmouth]

This is an extremely helpful video I love how you break down both singing and production techniques. And i love how your not afraid to just completely be yourself in all your videos it's very inspiring. Thank you for all your efforts.

[@chrisliepe]

So glad you enjoy!!

[@falphan]

This videos teach me a lot. I can't believe this is free. You're a legend man

[@sharonmichael08]

Oh my god, I was just watching your how to sing in the style of Corey Taylor video and you post this as soon as I'm done, what the hell Chris...😅 This was really educational for me, I had no idea there was *that* much that went into the vocals alone... Would love to hear you do an Axl Rose isolated vocals video maybe!🤘🏻

[@chrisliepe]

Oh nice... and good idea on Axl. I'll keep my eyes peeled for some tracks!

[@perks8334]

learning how many layers is in this has helped me so much.

[@kishalayroy4978]

I love videos like these, it really goes to show that there's way more to vocals than just the singing part.

[@chrisliepe]

YES

[@Clark628]

Still trying to wrap my head around how he went so high on this album with the false chord after such a dark sound on Iowa. So gnarly

[@jamiegunn]

Great video Chris! This is an amazing way to layer vocals, and using effects to bring the voice expressions out in the open. Thanks again!

[@thepixelglitched]

Wow. What I wouldn't give for stems like this. I'd love to play with Slipknot stems. Oh, the remixes............. but more so, the discoveries...

[@chrisliepe]

Yes!!!

[@danielwilhelm5444]

It was incredible to watch you immaculately recreate parts of the song

[@Diego_Lemon16]

In all honesty. It’s one of their best songs in their whole discography and in my opinion Corey’s best vocal performance ever. My goodness

[@AaronToro]

Yessss I love your picks for breakdowns. Love to see this one

[@strangelet4588]

What I wouldn't give to have 10% of his voice...Yeah, I'm talking about Liepe. Great video as always. Love this stuff!

[@nightshade322]

Dear chris, This video was awesome ive been waiting for a corey taylor analysis thank you so much. Also Maybe ive missed the videos where you plug your spotify, or original music that youve created. Idk but theres a certain genuine charm youve created with these incredibly informative videos and your personality sans any plugging (which wouldnt have been a bad thing) that made me really want to hear your originals. Long story short i found your spotify and its awesome rock on🤘🏼

[@chrisliepe]

Glad you enjoyed my originals! :) Ya, I try to just let my other stuff be discovered... Talking too much about "me" on the channel missed the point. this channel is about YOU and your voice ultimately !

[@switchbladesquirrel7802]

I've tried to recreate this effect with mixed results. This analysis is really cool to see.

[@TheTogam]

Are you using your neck muscles enough?

[@switchbladesquirrel7802]

@@TheTogam I really meant the layering of clean vocals over screams. But thanks for the tip!

[@etiennedekock3722]

Chris thank you for another very informative and amazing video. I've always really liked this album by slipknot, so much to unpack. You are a treasure to the music world. Looking forward to getting into the vocal course you mentioned.

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks so much for the kind comment! Looking forward to working with you further as your bandwidth allows!

[@13DollarBill.]

Coreys volume 3 scream is insane

[@EndlessMeece]

1: Chris, you are easily one of the most underrated things on the entire internet, for a TON of reasons. 2: Do you think Corey Taylor would be afraid to get lost at sea?

[@chrisliepe]

Ha!! I think he’d be bullying the poor skinny guy who is afraid to get lost at sea!! :)

[@EndlessMeece]

@@chrisliepeApproximately how much do your courses run, buddy? Like "Discover your voice"? I'd love some instruction from you, but don't see any prices on website to know if it's within my budget

[@chrisliepe]

@@EndlessMeece go to "other courses" on the website or to www.mymusicalvoice.com to see some pricing. You'll need to request an invitation to Discover Your Voice at chrisliepe.com if you're interested in that one and for that enrollment, it is $97.

[@EndlessMeece]

@@chrisliepe Excellent. I saw the "Request Invitation" button, but didn't wanna press it and waste your time if I wasn't certain I could cover the financial end. $97 definitely works. I'll get on it when I get home from work. Thanks, buddy. I can only begin to imagine how busy you must be, so no pressure and I have no expectations, but if you're interested, I have some songs with me singing uploaded on this channel, granted they're all a decade old. This one in particular was just clips from a vocal warm-up I did one morning. Different stuff across different octaves, then just layered them and added drums. Nothing special. But it'll give you an idea of what I'm working with? "There's Only One of Me" watch?v=s-OT-Sc0yqE& Regardless, I'll get on that when I get home in a little while. Talk to you later. 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

Watching from Afrika 🇿🇼 l can remember the first time l heard this song and how blown away l was…became an instant Slipknot fan right then. I get that feeling every time l hear it. Thank you for bringing us these moments.

[@mullat64]

Good to know I ain’t the only one here 🇿🇼

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

@@mullat64 you are definitely not alone 😅🇿🇼

[@steverumpli4663]

I love your videos Chris. You and Ken Tamplin are the BEST coaches out there. I watch both your videos all the time and I've learned so much. I also love how both of you are breaking down the vocal production involved within our favorite vocalists. Something so very crucial for growng vocalists to understand. :)

[@kelvinsalomonsklingenfuss5650]

Hi Chris! Awesome video as always! Since you mentioned throat singing, blending fry, I'd like to just raise the a subject that I never saw here in the channel (might not fit, but, it's pretty interesting) which is singing subharmonics, "easily" providing a bonus octave below our lower notes. Geoff Castelucci would be a reference for that. More versatile singers like Mike Patton make use of that as well for crazy low notes! :) I had a lot of fun with that and, good part is that although it needs a lot of practice, your neighbors won't hate you! lol

[@chrisliepe]

Mike Patton is incredible. If you haven't seen my videos on him yet, check them out! :)

[@kelvinsalomonsklingenfuss5650]

Chris Liepe Might have watched a couple times each already! :D

[@tlniec]

Having just seen CMFT in concert last night, this was a timely video! I've gotta say (what I've gotta say), the man is a machine... 90+ minute set, barely a pause between songs, and full vocal power and quality throughout. Also machine-like in the very precise and consistent way he positions his head and shapes his mouth for various vocal qualities (clean/yell/etc) and vowel sounds.

[@chrisliepe]

Nice... That'd be a good show!!

[@hatchett151]

I saw him last month too. The man was amazing

[@lincolnjohnson6511]

Chris I’ve been really getting into Stone Sour and some early slipknot because of this video! I’m not in the heavy-metal vocals for myself as a vocalist but I do like the grit that Corey Taylor hats. One of my other favorite vocalists was Ed Kowhlyck from Live! I’d love to see an isolated vocals or study on his vocal chops!

[@kustomhooligans]

Chris Liepe+ Great video, with a very original take and explanation. I have some tapes of Corey singing/screaming I recordes back in 1999/2000 when we were driving around Detroit in my car. I will post them in the next few months. Im glad professional vocal coaches have taken notice of his talent. I dont think anyone can touch his screams, its a proven miracle that his voice never goes out on tour, or while recording. Interesting note, far as I know, Corey's 5 ½ octave voice is the widest vocal range or any male singer, aside from Mike Patton who is said to have a 6 octave range. Thanks again for the video!

[@doggo7764]

are you still gonna post them.

[@virgiliotagliaferri8068]

Loving this isolated vocals breakdown series, there's so much to sift through between actual singing, arrangement and production techniques. I'd personally love to understand better Devin Townsend's trademark "wall of sound" vocal layering.

[@LeviJamesStephanPaul]

2023 and i just discover this channel. I've learn a lot...thanks a lot

[@limemeringue]

Thanks heaps for these breakdowns Chris! They've really helped in working out what techniques exist and how to begin practicing them in a healthy way. I did my own mini Slipknot concert for my Twitch stream (vod also hosted on my KZbin channel) and I don't think it would have been as good as it was without your vids to help. Definitely still some things to learn too like the yelling, that seems super easy to get wrong. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@sashabagdasarow497]

Never yell. That's a right way to destroy your vocal cords. You need to learn false vocal screaming, not yelling on your true cords.

[@GlamourSwinexXx]

Wow this is some GREAT vocal analysis, even picking apart the mix and effects used - thanks for doing this!!

[@ibanezrgt220a9]

Discovered this channel since the « left behind » video and I juste love every video since then

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for continuing to watch!

[@kylebridson6780]

Loved hearing the vocals isolated. I always thought the high squealing notes in the last section was a chesty wheeze, like his voice was shot by the end of recording! Thanks for the analysis 😁

[@GamerToday]

This was a good video to demonstrate. Good job to try and get the idea. I hear it always but glad someone is educating the kids. Been in the industry for 15 years plus never liked slipnknot or these type of bands. But there are some corey taylor ideas that arent bad. Like before i forget

[@mikesperling9878]

THIS really opened my eyes in terms of vocal production! 😳 Dude! Thanks for that! 🤩🤩🤩

[@nostalcholy]

you keep leaving me speechless Chris, great breakdown

[@chrisliepe]

Thank you!

[@jordanheyvaert6204]

I just learned so much! Great video, Chris!

[@Mamba4Life707]

I fucking love his voice. He’s so good. And he’s so caring and passionate. Slipknot and Corey are just great. All the idiots ‘all he does is scream’ and make it sound fucking amazing!!

[@echoes_of_savages]

Awesome breakdown Chris!!!

[@JohnGarrettHudson]

Dude. This is my second watch from you (just watched Static X push it before it). You legit earned a sub. SUBSCRIBED.

[@servicestuffs2549]

“Slowly stops the egg”

[@servicestuffs2549]

I’m not gonna bacon

[@cihanalpaydn2027]

*edge*

[@jamesbradford870]

How the hell did you manage to get isolated tracks from Slipknot? Or is this just a cut up version through Izotope or something?

[@chrisliepe]

From the video game “Rock Band”

[@Jasonxknot]

Guitar Hero

[@SpongeBoss]

Fuck, I love corey's hyperdrive singing 🤩

[@brizzleaudio7934]

sweet vid. the last couple time's he sings "all i've got is insane", it sounds like they're pitching up other takes an octave to add harmonics

[@aaronbazil]

Great job achieving that while sitting down! 👏🏾 those vocal performances are 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 and to be able to really lean into them, you almost always need the need the space to be 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 and get the whole body into it. It's part of the delivery. If you're talking about putting fingers through your eyes, you're REALLY GOING IN ON THAT! Lol I think that's also part of the secret sauce, I don't want to call it acting, but 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 it when you say it, even for a moment. It's almost allowing yourself to be bipolar and accessing those two personalities: the subdued side, and the devil you keep inside lol

[@Tiokuz]

Nice as usual! Your work is great Chris, thank you. Greetings from Brazil.

[@Killcycle]

You are awesome for doing this analysis

[@DouglasComical]

Wow these isolated vocals were awesome to listen to. Never would have guessed how much clean harmony he was using, almost to a theatrical Queen extent… except in a horror context lol. I just tried doubling my vocals in one of my choruses to get a Dave Grohl type sound after watching that video you did for recording revolution. Might have to try some layering next

[@dallasdiehard1651]

Wow man! Such a good deep dive into one of my favorite bands hits….crazy

[@YannSelka]

Really great video man, love it! Also as a bonus I learned from the comments here that I can do some throat singing (it's not nearly as difficult as I thought it to be!)

[@alexanderlagomarcino5878]

Really grateful for these tutorials, Please do Serj tankian next!!

[@masoneymard4684]

when you broke down the “ache” reminded me of an old italian guy

[@chrisliepe]

haha

[@DwightCavalcanti]

Dude, you're fire! Loved your analysis!

[@anthonycaminiti8734]

4:49 that was actually a subharmonic note, not fry! That’s way cooler imo! What you did was the classic octave jump. If you play around with it you can go REALLY low into the first octave.

[@Madchris8828]

This is making me realize with more practice I can probably do decent screaming. Corey has a very good voice, but this makes me realize a decent amount of the magic is production and layering too. Not to take anything away from him

[@chrisliepe]

Exactly!! Production does a LOT for what we think is just a voice!

[@car_guy25carlover28]

You make me love music in a different way omg your great 👍🏻

[@kdakan]

I got some insight from this video into how I can sing and record some spoken verses on heavier parts of a rather dark song of mine. Thanks

[@lambknot]

Compare the vocals on this album to Iowa, sounds quite different. When he went back to the lower screams on All Hope Is Gone it sounded like he was able to scream correctly and not blow out his voice.

[@royanshul]

This is such a comprehensive analysis!!! Loved it

[@victormaslyaev1525]

Tremendously helpful breakdown! 🤘🔥🙏

[@miguelpereira318]

I allways thought Corey's voice was broken during the album because the way it sound a lot louder compared to Iowa (my fav album).

[@trulyvanvan]

working on a cover for this song after watching this video hahaha great video as always Chris

[@renemuller6967]

everytime I watch those video I catch myself experimenting with my own voice. :D Very interesting stuff. There are a variety of ways you can use your voice. I love Corey Taylors screams although I am actually a fan of high pitched screams (fry screams). His scream has something unique. When I do screams I am also more familiar with fry screams. I can do false cord screams but for my voice they are more straining than fry screams.

[@MegaNancyLover]

Fantastic work! Great video!

[@arnezruthless9619]

Wow very interesting production lesson!!!!! Dope this helps in so many ways...🔥

[@CFChristian]

These are so much fun! Btw has an artist ever reached out after seeing one of your break downs?

[@IchZerowan-dev]

Thanks for the breakdown, it's always very interesting to watch those Just a short remark: I believe, there's the hard compression you're missing in the chain

[@chrisliepe]

That hard compression/limiting is actually happening on the way in via my manly core reference channel strip. It has a built in opto compressor followed by a FET limiter. Its amazing!

[@faaust]

Hey chris, i love your videos and you attitude towards singing! It helped me a lot developing my voice and i Wanted to thank you very much for that :) I would like to request a song in which the vocalist does impressive things: "Drown" by Banks Arcade. I would really like to hear your thoughts on this one and your analysis! But of course only if you like to do it :)) Keep up the great work!

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check it out!

[@CarinaPrimaBallerina]

I love Corey's vocals.. and sometimes I'm not gonna make it either

[@howiejohnson7227]

Be cool to see you do more killswitch engage

[@RenanCasarin]

Hey Chris, Im learning a lot watching your vids, and I have to say i'll love to watch a vocal analysis of Joe Duplantier from Gojira! Cheers from Brazil!

[@reinhardguggi1474]

That slowly stops the egg :) - nice approach dude, sounds close

[@aaronramsden1657]

Also, how good is the line from 'Sulphur' where he screams 'I'm gonna laugh when I'm buried alive'

[@DavidPopeOfficial]

i tried to explain after doing a live cover of this song, to a friend, the layered distortion tracks and why I didnt sound so exact. he just didnt get it. Sending him this video lol.

[@zagadape109]

This is great, I had no idea about the amount of layers put together. For me it alawys was kinda damped in the mix, although I've never really focused on that matter. And Chris...You're gonna make it ;) Pozdro666