ELIZABETH ZHAROFF "MARTERN ALLER ARTEN" Metal Vocalist / Vocal Coach reaction & Analysis

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I approve of this message.

[@luisnunes2010]

I hope this is a trend starting.

[@Hummingbirder1]

Me too!

[@PGoodmanCOG]

Ma'am, I watch your channel a lot, and somehow this is the first time I've ever heard you sing. That was lovely!

[@lennartandersson4945]

Your Channel is The one who gives me chills! It's so instructive!

[@akarm5000]

Maybe he can give you lessons on how to growl.

[@jacobkubacki2719]

That’s my vocal coach! Yes, she’s out of this world & a very kind, cool person. Im a disabled veteran & lost my job & she was kind enough to be patient as I couldn’t pay all of my tuition. Her & her husband have my upmost respect. If you’re looking to learn how to sing, she’s well worth the price. I went from not being able tune if it had handles on it to now, two years later, Im able to perform songs from Waylon Jennings, Stevie Wonder & Judas Priest(Im just finally cracking that octave, its not perfect yet but it will be). I even performed at an open mic event & got a lot of compliments. Thats due to Elizabeth.

[@wookielaney5971]

Opera is just great grandpa's metal.

[@crhu319]

Actually baroque is more metal. Vivaldi for instance kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5ilpXttebRnZrs

[@wookielaney5971]

@@crhu319 thanks for the recommendation. Had more of a Devil went down to Georgia feel for me =p

[@adrianojameson629]

A circle is closing: Metal will be the classic of tomorrow 🤘💖

[@nathanrice7352]

@@crhu319 Vivaldi is the dude who put a cannon in his orchestra, right?

[@lorospact]

@@nathanrice7352 Naw, that's Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovski.

[@ryangardner8873]

Also i wanted to mention that this competition isn't like the voice or x-factor, it is a long form competition. Notice how sweaty she is? By this point in the competition, she had been singing for over an hour and was physically exhausted. That is metal AF.

[@stk0308]

I was going to say, can we recognize the WORK she's putting in?!?! And pulling it off beautifully.

[@mknewlan67]

I wonder how she did. To my untrained ears she’s killing it.

[@carolbaker2773]

@@mknewlan67 she made it to the finals but didn’t win. But even doing that is a feat. From my understanding, the finals of the competition is more subjective. She tends to embody the character and will sacrifice “precision” (even though she can do it) cause it makes scenes in context. But some judges are more conservative and just want perfect technique according to what is written. Because of the way it’s judged you end up getting 6 of the same movements.

[@stevenhoward3358]

Not sweaty, she's glowing and radiant!

[@hannahremmel9550]

Steven Howard this just cracked me the fuck up. She’s sweaty as hell. Which means she’s worked her ass off. I will give you the radiant.

[@crhu319]

When is the metal version of this coming out? Could be an ideal debut track for Elizabeth's inevitable metal band Charismatica.

[@KaiSoDaM]

Me wants. Lol

[@1thomson]

You, Sir, are a genius phrase-monger/word-inventor. That is _absolutely_ what her band should be called. _Exactly_

[@nickmilo932]

@@1thomson hahaha It's funnuy because in spanish Carismática means charismatic

[@inkubuzz]

@@nickmilo932 well just like Epica means epic, Metallica means metallic and Pantera means fucking badass

[@nickmilo932]

@@inkubuzz lmao Pantera

[@JullarMusic]

Holy shit. I’ve been watching The Charismatic Voice for a minute and I had NO IDEA Elizabeth was like, THIS big of a vocalist 🥴 Big props to her !! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Yes, she's a legend!

[@ColmNeligan]

What I love about her is A) she gives all music a chance B) she absolutely loves music more than anyone I know

[@pwizandtheween3652]

Her absolute nerdy giddiness about music always just makes me crack a smile.

[@chevy383jt]

I mean, I knew that she is an Opera singer. I didn't realize at this level.

[@jo_g.germany]

There are other, later performances of hers on YT. She kills it every time. She knows what performing in character means, and if in one of her reaction videos she points to that rest assured she knows what she is talking about.

[@AMikeStein]

Same. When I started watching her channel she mentioned she sings opera but she never sing on her channel. So I did a little digging and she's absolutely stunning.

[@kimberlyh.1090]

This is what real Opera singers sound like tho. I love Tarja and Floor's guts (and all my Classically trained/Operatic Metal ladies), but there's no comparison to the real thing.

[@cryptohawg9518]

Totally agree. And to think she is only 24-25yrs old during this video. Quite accomplished. She is a normal acting person on her TCV channel. She explains the context of what she is singing on this piece...her character is spurning a would be (married, I think) suitor & is pissed that he tried to woo her.

[@hammer9856]

I believe she was only 24 years old when she did this... Even to be chosen for this competition is an honor... even more so when you realize how young she was at the time.

[@BDizzleMySchnizzle]

No mic and she's singing louder than the orchestra and projecting to the whole theater. Opera isn't my thing but that is phenomenal to be able to exude such volume and presence. 🔥🔥🔥

[@paulabernethy8396]

Elizabeth was making some of the most Metal faces during this song. It is clearly quite an aggressive song and her face was showing it. Beautiful performance!!!!! 😃🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@enlightendbel]

She has a very expressive face. On her reaction videos you get a facial gymnastics exposition as a bonus to her analysis and commentary.

[@Nerdsammich]

In the song, she's telling off the guy who kidnapped her and is trying to force her to marry him, so yeah, pretty aggressive.

[@brian95240]

@@Nerdsammich Thank you for the clarity. It enhanced the experience; to understand that.

[@briantaylor9475]

It's German. Not a vocally pleasant language.

[@7281546309]

She critiqued herself in this very performance on her channel a little while back. That takes a lot, but she knows she's... just... that... good. Wakka wakka indeed.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Wacka-Wacka-Wacka!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

what are these pac man noises?! haha

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

@@KardavoxAcademy vocal fold movement. Wacka Wacka Wacka.

[@hengineer]

Thats fozzy bear imho

[@JudgeMingus]

@@hengineer The bear's a comedian! The comedian's a bear!

[@johnwhite4991]

To really appreciate this, it's worth noting that opera is not just singing, it is acting, and her facial expressions are part the story. In this aria she is playing the role of a woman who has been kidnapped and forced into a harem. She is telling her kidnapper that she would rather be tortured and die than than submit to him and be separated from her fiance. There's more to it, but that's the gist of it. It's considered one of the most difficult to perform arias in opera, and Elizabeth nailed it!

[@dallassukerkin6878]

:chuckles: That would explain the aggressive vibe indeed.

[@pitayafruit]

Wait, what happened in the end?

[@johnwhite4991]

@@pitayafruit Spoiler alert! Her fiance also becomes captured, and the two agree that being tortured to death would be a pleasure, as long as they can die together. But their captor, the Pasha, ultimately decides that he can outdo his enemy, her father-in-law to be, by releasing them. A young Mozart built his reputation of this play.

[@pitayafruit]

@@johnwhite4991 that's alot to take in, it's a very good and interesting story

[@kristalcallator2806]

@@johnwhite4991 This storyline makes me think of The Sultan(Magnificent Century). Is it the same? Based on historic events in the Ottoman Empire.

[@tommytelstar]

I'm a metal head, but 10 years ago I heard opera singers for the 1st time ever and they were practicing in a University, well, the only thing I can comment on is that it was the most ridiculously powerful vocals I've heard in my life.

[@simonic2063]

In her 100k subscriber live stream -- they ask her to sing something. She forewarns everyone that the mic and speakers would probably become a garbled mess at some point. The power of her vocals in a normal living room is absolutely stunning. Her friend was sitting next to her was just dumbstruck -- having never heard someone go "full opera" next to them. It was a fun watch. :)

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

Elizabeth is an absolute Goddess! She has a fantastic voice. I love her channel. She is such a sweetheart and very beautiful too. Very cool of you to react to her performance. Cheers!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I am so smitten by her 😍😍😍😍

[@dallassukerkin6878]

@@CyberBeep_kenshi :grins: Be assured that you are not alone, good sir :)

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

@@dallassukerkin6878 ye i know lol.

[@robertpruitt9855]

She is so amazing. Her channel is awesome, and the patreon page is better. She, and her husband, are also D&D nerds, which is awesome!

[@therealcleany]

@@CyberBeep_kenshi same bro.

[@smokeythebear99]

The crossover event of the century. Hot damn. And Elizabeth is so soft-spoken in her videos. Then there's this. Holy smokes.

[@TernaryTrout]

Between Elizabeth's followers and yours this is on the way to becoming the best known operatic performance amongst metalheads :)

[@Rosannasfriend]

“The big brain singer” already reviewed this performance as well.

[@oglschmitt]

Kind of her "Ghost Love Score" if you will.

[@GreenJeans1966]

Thanks for your time and comments. Not much of an opera fanbut, I really appreciate her talent and the obvious 1000s of hour of perfecting her craft. She nailed that performance, in a competition, live, in front of royalty. Bravo!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you, Todd!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Definitely! Talent is talent no matter where it is

[@GreenJeans1966]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I'm subscribe to your channel and love your content, I learned so much about vocals and different genres. Being a musician for 45 years and still learning, best choice I ever made was to start playing in the 4th grade. Its been a lifetime activity!

[@loganviking3923]

When I was young I used to hate opera vocals because they weren't "soft" and "beautiful" in the traditional sense, but becoming a metalhead made me appreciate harsher vocals, so now the "sharpness" of operatic vocals doesn't sound so unpleasant. It can be fun telling more musically old-school people that extreme metal got me to appreciate opera :)

[@alertsquirrel]

It's funny because it was my buddy in high school who got me interested in classical (which is how I also became interested in opera). Thing is, he was also the same person who's gym shirt was a Cannibal Corpse album cover. I'm pretty sure that was grade 9 or 10.

[@marciusnhasty]

Actually she admitted to being nervous there. She was next to super experienced conductor surrounded by the orchestra in which everyone will hear even the smallest mistakes and so on. Everything is 100% acoustic and the pressure is real not to blow it and more importantly not to make the conductor and the orchestra look bad. She was too young to be self confident enough to come into early career performance like this fully relaxed and above all pressure. But overcoming that pressure and rising to the challenge is where you make it or break it. She made it.

[@nosale777]

Elizabeth is badass and has some of the BEST reaction videos. Damn she can sing!

[@Matt_Hatt3r]

I love how expressive her face is! This whole song she looks like she's politely but firmly yelling at someone and at times she looks like she's smugly glaring at them like, "Yeah, I just said that. What now?" lol She's so talented!

[@aztechguy76]

I agree. She critiqued this performance on her own channel and explains what's going on and the moods and phrases being sang. She truly nails it all. I highly recommend watching it. It definitely correlates with your analysis.

[@paavobergmann4920]

"politely but firmly yelling at someone and at times she looks like she's smugly glaring at them" - that´s precisely the point of the character in this aria

[@beagle8boy]

This aria is one of the most difficult in opera. Her performance of it is amazing since she's probably been performing for at least 30 minutes already, perhaps as much as an hour and then to perform this beast of an aria!

[@hammer9856]

Noticed how drenched with sweat she was... she had been singing hard before this piece. She saved the hardest song for last. wow!

[@rachelbyrne7693]

I’m here from The Charismatic Voice and I had no idea that there was so much vocal technique to singing metal *ducks*. I loved hearing your take on her singing. Thank you!

[@Zenus_Thenus]

Noise por same, art for others. We understand this music is not for everybody but there is more things going on that just random noises. Mark is really good You cal always learn something in all kind if music. We all have elisabeth in our hearts. Her chanel is the best one.

[@luisnunes3863]

You should know better than that by now! Go watch the Avantasia reaction again to atone! ;-)

[@einarthormodster95]

There you go... Elisabeth is a vocal beast!! I love her channel, The Charismatic voice, she analyses music in all genres, and still keeping it largely interesting. But my God, What a QUEEN!

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

The most incredible thing with Opera IMO, is breathe control.. I'm like WOW !!!!

[@johnwhite4991]

This is great, thank you! Very insightful. As an old guy, and an old school rocker (I saw Zeppelin, Steppenwolf, and Grand Funk Railroad live, all in 1970) I always thought I was weird in that I loved classical music and opera in addition to my “home” in rock. It seemed an easy transition from one to the other for me, but most of my friends didn’t share my appreciation of anything outside rock and blues. I’m so glad to see people like you appreciating other genres, such as opera, and people like Elizabeth enjoying metal, among other genres outside her own area of expertise. I love Elizabeth’s channel, The Charismatic Voice. Through it she introduced me to symphonic metal, which I now love, and many singers and bands I would never have been exposed to otherwise. It’s a big music world out there, and there’s so much to enjoy and appreciate!

[@oneknight55]

When Elizabeth speaks, you can tell she has the "been there, done that," down pat. She seems so sweet and according to another "Reactor" Julia Nilon, she is as sweet as she appears. Great reaction by the way. Nicely done.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Julia is an angel, and I am proud to call her a friend. :-)

[@petebateman143]

I generally only watch reactions from people who have got some value to add, that can tell me things I didn't know already. Elizabeth's reactions are always enlightening and not only does she know what she's talking about she got the goods to prove it!

[@Zenus_Thenus]

She picks up and explains details rhat no one does.

[@uncle_thulhu]

Never seen her as a brunette. First time I've heard her sing. Simply wonderful. I can see where she gets her own very special set of facial expressions she uses when reacting. I hope she won.

[@kimberlyh.1090]

She didn't (sadly), but she placed Top 3. And this was a Worldwide competition too.

[@oglschmitt]

Post Premier Comment: Damn, how awesome was this? Props to you, Mark, for stepping out of your extreme metal wheelhouse. I will say though, that I see this "classical voice" as extreme vocal technique, every bit as impenetrable and intimidating to a vocal layman as growls or Rob Halford's Painkiller shriek. Loved the humility and respect you showed, loved how you pointed out how this song, while not technically metal, is metal in spirit, and the demonstrations of "metal faces" and the gutturals you dropped on this opera reaction were fantastic! As for Elizabeth, she's a beast. Lovely, charming, and sweet, but a beast, and that is HER stage! I have no idea what she is saying, but through her beautiful tone and her signature expressiveness I can easily feel the conflicting emotions of the character even as I am befuddled by her RIDICULOUS technique! As is always the case when I watch Mrs. Zharoff, I am left feeling inspired, awestruck, and, to paraphrase Wayne's World, feeling distinctly not worthy. Can't believe I haven't subscribed yet! Consider that rectified.

[@xtravagentk1275]

I also agree that Opera vocals are extreme vocals.

[@howardstark]

I love this comment! Thanks for going over and subscribing to her; I've done the same for Mark (though I was surprised that I hadn't been already?) Rectified, indeed!🤘🏻

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I agree with you 100%, Opera performances are just as extreme (Maybe even more so). It takes an insane amount of control and precision. Thank you for watching the video!

[@adrianojameson629]

I think the lyrics would fit a death metal song perfectly. Even the title "Martern aller Arten" means "Tortures of every kind", and that's what this song is all about lyrically with the final focus on "Der Tod" -> the death. Tortures of every kind May await me, I scorn agony and pain. Nothing will shake me, Only one thing might make me tremble: If I were to be unfaithful. I implore you, Spare me! The blessings of heaven Shall be your reward. But you are determined. Willingly, unflinchingly I choose every pain and grief. Well then, command, coerce me, Roar, fulminate, rage, Death will liberate me in the end.

[@brandontaylor3252]

Consider that operas are often 3 or 4 hours long as well.

[@neonbeams5923]

It's so funny how metal vocals and opera vocals are so drastically different, yet here we have people who do one being able to appreciate and see the similarities between both vocal styles. It's very beautiful to see.

[@michaelmolloy365]

I love what voices can do and this lady uses every cranial cavity with her head voice to achieve a result. Right down to nostril flare. I wouldn't be surprised if she can wiggle her ears to achieve a little extra. lol

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Just a bit. ;-)

[@DocHogan]

"You can't be sharp, you can't be flat" Elizabeth's own self-criticism of "I was down maybe 10 cents" is ....insane. Keeping a guitar within 10 cents from one song to the next is near impossible, with fixed mechanicals and steel strings; hitting 10cents with organics (vocal folds, air pressure, and pallet manipulation.... is *insane*

[@thor498]

Yeah opera is insane

[@Man-vs-Metal]

Please explain 10 cents to me

[@astrolopitekos]

@@Man-vs-Metal 10% of a tone. So imagine dividing the pitch between A and A# by 100, wanting to sing an A# but you’re “only” able to do A + 90 cents 😅. Ridiculously precise. I think typically we only hear differences in pitch by 30-50 cents. So for the common mortal, a 10 cent difference will not sound like a difference.

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

I love opera. In fact, I worked as a Supernumerary in several operas, here, in Toronto. I gotta tell you, though: the way she looked at the audience, in the beginning, made me think she was gearing-up to blow their heads off with a sonic blast!. Seriously, I feared for people. (I, almost, feared for myself!) ;)

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Woah that must have been kinda fun being involved in Opera scenes! Im sure you have some cool stories!

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

@@KardavoxAcademy Actually, I do. During my first opera, Iphigenie en Tauride, with The Canadian Opera Company, at the start of the second act, just after intermission, we played corpses that, later, reanimated, and crawled across the stage towards one of the actor, as part of their hallucination. I had just taken my place, on stage, when I heard Susan Graham (lead actor and Mezzo - and a fabulous person), also in her position, say, as the house lights were going down, 'I think I'm having a wardrobe malfunction,' to which I said: 'My underwear's too tight.' She replied: 'Mine too!' Great times! :)

[@ferox965]

@@JasonSmith-lp6wg Cheers from Ottawa. I bet we know some of the same people...

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

@@ferox965 That might be; but you'll have to forgive me if I don't swap names with someone I don't know. Have a very Canadian night! :)

[@ferox965]

@@JasonSmith-lp6wg Never asked. Just an observation. Take care.

[@brandontaylor3252]

If you dont think opera is metal, just remember they don't use microphones. I once played a symphony concert with Kathleen Battle, a famous opera singer, and you could literally hear her voice bouncing of the back wall of the concert hall. It was one of the most incredible things I've ever heard.

[@sweiland75]

Elizabeth is talented and gorgeous.

[@slayerat5280]

Yes!!!!! I love this cross channel pollination so much!!!

[@TedWade73]

If anyone was doing Star Wars: The Opera at the time there is no doubt who they'd want for Leia

[@chevy383jt]

Now I'm wondering why I never listened to her sing, only watched her reactions to other stuff. Definitely a beautiful voice. I'm in awe.

[@AnqaOdyssey]

Because I have listened to Nightwish for years I can appreciate operatic singing style. With art history I can appreciate it as an art form. I have to thank all the vocal analysis on KZbin for teaching me to be truly at awe at the technique required to produce that amount of sound and control. I keep going back to Pavarotti's Nessun Dorma but usually listen to melodic death metal. Elizabeth truly rocks, I haven't heard her sing before even though I have watched her videos!

[@Zenus_Thenus]

I just discovered nicolas sedda. A clasical voice with rock, pop, metal influences. His range is absurd, from D1 to A9. Softer than nightwish but also awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIW2dIatmtOtbaM

[@oglschmitt]

Her face says "I'll huff and I'll puff, and I'll . . . !" His face says "You've already blown my house down, ma'am. And I loved it!" May not make the premier, but definitely checking this out.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy!

[@oglschmitt]

@@KardavoxAcademy Enjoyed my good sir.

[@rudetuesday]

I'm a latecomer to metal, and came to it via an early and persistent love of opera. My favorite vocalists have more in common than not. Great video.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Elizabeth is incredible. She should have a full concert on her channel 1 day.

[@kirkmccune7944]

We're going to film a concert soon at the house! (no audience though)

[@Rosannasfriend]

Cool!

[@loud_noises_nick]

Something else worth noting is the modulation of her vibrato! The frequency of her vibrato changes, in particular when she does those very impressive runs up and down in pitch, her vibrato changes to match the notes, so that each vibration corresponds to the next note, then the frequency widens to finish phrases. So cool.

[@crhu319]

Yes exactly good call. That's a hell of a trick, matching vibrato to fit integrally into note timing. It's actually also what distinguishes brilliant harmony singing. Watch Longest Johns or UNC Psalm 100. Especially "Oblivion" by the latter. They use choreography to reinforce that timing too. Brilliant.

[@cher6932]

Wow, i liked the way you analyzed how her voice techniques and applied to Metal singing. You are a brave man to put this video out. Now I am very impressed with you too. The information about mouth position and the muscles that are used in metal singing was very interesting. I am a big fan of Dan Vasc and Elizabeth Z. I have seen her reaction to Dan Vasc singing Amazing Grace. She is very good at voice analysis and it is such a pleasure to watch her enthusiasm. You are enthusiastic too. I plan to watch more of your videos.

[@Lorianix]

I love that someone has done this. I've been watching her reaction videos to my favourite music for a few months, so it's awesome to see her perform 💜 I'm blown away by how good she is!

[@jessicacarron8117]

I love how much of an amazing voice / music / sound nerd she is. I learn a ton watching her, and additionally she is a truly wonderful vocalist herself. I thought I heard her say she was learning to metal scream. Maybe you folks should team up....

[@testpattern23]

my god she is incredible and a nerd to boot...perfect woman

[@ARetiredPirate]

Awesome music experts and great ppl overload!

[@mitzydupre7172]

Oh my God that was so good wow thats impressive. She is so skilled its crazy xx Love you reaction

[@AMikeStein]

Cool bit of info about this video of her, she reacted to this video on her own channel and said that she had been singing in the competition for days and she literally had gone through like an hour and a half of practice before she went onto stage so she was pretty much exhausted when she did this.

[@RahimRahmat]

I just sat through half an hour of an opera analysis without realising it. I never thought that would ever happen. Most enjoyable and informative. Thank you!

[@dEntz88]

And they say metal isn't music because the singer is unintelligible. I am German and can't understand Jack. :D That doesn't diminish the immense skill and talent that goes into being able to do this.

[@drumsofphobia9821]

Haha, me too:D of course that's also because it's not her mother tongue, but I actually don't think I will understand this if a german sings it^^

[@mystic_tacos]

This isn't modern German either... This is something like 19th or earlier German.

[@dEntz88]

@@mystic_tacos Well yes, but I actually looked at the lyrics and even though the grammar and some words are a bit anachronistic compared to modern standards, there isn't anything in there I wouldn't understand if someone spoke to me like that. Also, she is not the first opera singer I have had problems understanding. I have listened to German singers singing German songs, and still I wasn't able to understand them without reading the lyrics at the same time.

[@JB-gw8ee]

Man, I've watched a bunch of her reaction videos. Had no idea she was so amazing. Very powerful.

[@moongoddess2535]

Her channels reaction to “Snow sleep” was what brought me to your channel… and I could not be happier! I love that you had a crossover and reacted to her music as well. That’s the best thing about music, it transcends any styles and genres.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Absolutely, music brings us all together!

[@Rosannasfriend]

It doesn’t surprise me that you listen to opera. I realised that in the nightwish video for Phantom of the Opera, where you seemed to appreciate Tarja more than anyone else in the video. Heck, you appreciated her more than other opera singers who have reacted to this song.

[@tylerbuckner3750]

The crazy thing about opera is that you have to sing at this level WHILE ACTING. It explains a lot of the emoting and facial expressions. Not to mention this is considered one of the most technologically difficult arias ever written.

[@aaronrumph3291]

Opera is pretty much the first metal, its the reason we have symphonic metal to pay tribute to the similarities between metal as we know it and opera

[@LunaBianca1805]

As someone who came unto metal through bands like Nightwish, Within Temptation and Epica and after a phase where I was predominantly listening to score music (which I still love and listen to) 🥰. I never saw why I couldn't like both/all three of them - they got soooo much in common! Anyone not giving other genres a try as well, might actually find they're definitely missing out 😁

[@kimberlyh.1090]

You might be interested in (old)Tristania with Vibeke Stene, and Sirenia (their first 3 albums). Classically trained soprano vocals but the Metal is harsher.

[@LunaBianca1805]

@@kimberlyh.1090 I already got some Sirenia in my list and already saw them live, I just lost sight of them a bit as I branched out more into other subgenres 😅But thanks for suggesting they might not be as popular as most of those big name bands, so maybe someone else here might read your post and find something new that they love 🥰 I personally like their stuff for being a bit more on the melancholic side :3

[@davin6175]

The piece was ridiculous, and Elizabeth was amazing. Not only were some of those runs super tough, but listen to how much material is demanding the lowest end of her range! This is not where she naturally blooms in that sweet range. Have you ever tried to project your lowest notes over an orchestra or a choir? Staying relaxed, keeping your pitch true, your tone good, your diction correct and remaining audible past the front row? This may have been as hard or harder than some of the more technical stuff on the high end! This was stunning work under incredible pressure. And don't think she wasn't nervous. I'm sure she was, but she still got to that place where she was like OK, bring it on, let's do this! Gotta love it!

[@Artemwn7799]

I love Classical music and Opera as much as I love Metalcore/Deathcore etc. As always well done my friend... thank you for the presentation and analysis!!! Oh, by the way... that is a cool bracelet 😉

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

She is so awesome. Her reviews are so much fun: the charismatic voice channel

[@donk3ypunchzero]

Been on her channel for a while but never heard her sing! Cheers for that.

[@arnoldwardenaar127]

Same here, but she blew my socks off!

[@outdoorgurl2474]

Yes! I love her channel and she is such a sweetheart. So glad I found you channel as well! You just gained a new subscriber 🤘

[@perryrush6563]

How awesome that someone metal reviewed her stuff. I've watched many of her videos and yet YOU are the FIRST to show me her work. Not even does she show her work

[@Snnoule_]

This is so cool hearing your point of view on some opera! Super wholesome as well, sending love over to Elizabeth

[@Friedensp4nzer]

I will have "Zuletzt befreit mich doch der TOOOOOOOD." stuck in my had for a few days now and I'm not mad.

[@ToTheWolves]

She's so unique. I love her.

[@JasonJohnson-yu8zf]

I've seen a few of her videos on her channel reviewing metal videos, wow, she has such a powerful and amazing voice herself

[@jo_g.germany]

I' ve recently posted this under one of Elizabeth's reactions after having re-watched In Flames ft. Emilia Feldt (*) - When the world explodes: would love listen to a co-op between Kardashev and Elizabeth! (Edit: *Swedish Opera Singer)

[@anashiedler6926]

Nice idea, i would like to see a cooperation of Elizabeth, Tarja and Dianne van Giersbergen althogether with a nice symphonic Orchestra playing metal....

[@oglschmitt]

Good lord, I am soooooo down with that! 👍 🤘

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Kardashev + Elizabeth would be nuts!

[@JunkRave]

@@KardavoxAcademy hell yeah! Do it!

[@amyjones2119]

Oh my god yes

[@GustafB]

Thanks for your analysis, it was a lot of fun!

[@tigioma3761]

For those who don't think Dancers are Athletes or Opera singers aren't Bada$$, here are the lyrics she's singing and "danke schon" to Herr Mozart: Tortures of every kind May await me, I scorn agony and pain. Nothing will shake me, Only one thing might make me tremble: If I were to be unfaithful. I implore you, Spare me! The blessings of heaven Shall be your reward. But you are determined. Willingly, unflinchingly I choose every pain and grief. Well then, command, coerce me, Roar, fulminate, rage, Death will liberate me in the end.

[@ianwulf24]

I think at the end there she was laughing a bit because she knew how tough that piece is and was relieved to have finished it and performed well. It's like coming off an endorphin high, I imagine.

[@katelynadams1993]

She's so freaking awesome. I'm so happy I found her here on KZbin. I've learned so much from her reaction videos. I also love your channel as well! Thank you for reviewing her performance.💜😊

[@jamieburnette2438]

So many metal vocalist and musicians are classically or operatic trained. Its only a benefit to have practiced multiple genres.

[@larrysupersport]

This is the first time I have heard "The Charismatic Voice" sing. WOW! Thanks for posting this.

[@Gwunhar]

I don't really like opera, but I love Elizabeth. Her breath control is just...what. Unreal what kind of sustained power she has.

[@jasonlaviolette2964]

I recently found The Charismatic Voice and I love watching Elizabeth's reactions, especially to more of the classic rock, hard rock, and metal that she was never exposed to in her youth. I hadn't tried to check out one of her performances as of yet. Watching her live in a music hall with no mic and signing over an orchestra gave me even more respect for her than I already had. I don't even need to comment on her singing talent. She can be funny and goofy and a little snarky sometimes in here reaction videos, but some of the anger and venom she exuded in this performance were incredible. I'm glad this popped up so I could see her in her original element. And that cocky look at the end after nailing the entire aria... one of the sexiest things I've ever seen.

[@staberdearth3130]

Not only is Elizabeth’s singing flawlessly gorgeous, she adds the bonus of incredibly expressive and quite appropriate, and alluring, facial expressions (same thing happens in her Charismatic Voice videos, minus the singing). The voice is one thing to draw you in, the facial expressions then lock you in. You can’t stop listening, you can’t stop looking. Oh my!

[@kathyporter1718]

You should watch Elizabeth critique herself on this video. Very informative on opera technique

[@Rosannasfriend]

She actually didn’t focus that much on technique when she reviewed herself. She did more with the Luciano Pavarotti. If you want the full lowdown on her technique in this performance, watch “the big brain singer”.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Kardavox Is giving us a lot as well. Even though he’s not classically trained.

[@diceymaan]

What I got from her pre-singing face was that she was preparing to portray a certain type of mood and character. Because the Opera is a story, right? Could be completely wrong though.

[@howardstark]

No, you are right on point! Great observation! Elizabeth herself has stated that she wanted to "feed to the emotion of the character" in this exact performance. Well done! 😎👍🏻

[@davidlfort]

Since I had watched her own review of this piece, and knew she had been singing for some time already, I assumed she was just stretching her jaw.

[@theclow614]

huge fan of both your channels! Loved the crossover! This was so sick. No wonder Elizabeth is where she is at now. Thank you for the insight from your perspective. I learned so much by the way you articulated the technique of mouth movement!

[@anthonyblais9605]

I'm a metal guy and find Elizabeth a Fantastic vocalist very bright also I was stunned when I first saw her sing, just amazing

[@firstclaw1]

It was cool to have an opera singer react to metal. Now seeing a rock and metal specialist reacting to opera is great as well. I like your comments and appreciation for this genre. I enjoy the fusion of metal with classic singing technique a lot, like seen and heard with Nightwish. PS: Oh, and how many metal singers can sing this powerful without mic and amplifier? Not so many, I believe.

[@alanclarke8117]

Excellent idea! If you step up to the mic, there are many concepts that are universal, no matter your genre. For all of the "Vocal Analysis" content creators out there, if you can't correctly pick out all that's right going on in this performance, maybe there's some introspection in your future. Simply the most "metal" display of Konstanze I've ever seen; pressurized, spirited, defiant, unyielding. That's a warrioress with matted hair, fighting for her life during the finals of a prestigious vocal competition.

[@oglschmitt]

Very well said, sir.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I decided to feed to the emotion of the character rather than have perfect technique, and I hope it shows!

[@alanclarke8117]

@@TheCharismaticVoice That was certainly NOT a "park-and-bark" performance, Elizabeth. Did you study Natalie Dessay?

[@oglschmitt]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Obviously the emotion shows, but I guarantee you are the only one who could spot any technical imperfections in that performance.

[@hedlund]

Nice! I've been hoping for this one for a bit. Pretty much my favourite thing in the world is listening to one professional appraise and appreciate the skillset of another (regardless of the actual profession(s) in question); this is far enough up my alley I may have to have a sub-alley built.

[@misanthraaa]

Came here for the opera, ended up improving my growls. Absolute win of a video, thanks!

[@jayshredds2464]

Absolutely amazing!!! I’m a big fan of her channel. I now have a new respect which I already had but now at a much much deeper level. She’s amazing. My wife is a classically trained violinist the contrasts with my metal guitar playing and after this video my wife is a massive fan as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks for watching!

[@rogerdavis9607]

I feel like between ur Channel and Elizabeth Channel im gonna have an associate degree in singing . The amount of knowledge you two put forth is amazing. P.s this is the first time ive heard her sing . Absolutely amazing.

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Just in case anyone is interested: the people she shook hands with at the end were the conductor and the concert master.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

She is Amazing 😍😍😍

[@vickyburton2434]

Opera is an athletic event! Awesome!

[@tatefelton8966]

My god that was impressive

[@rabbakahn]

I watch Elizabeth a lot, and I just came across your channel. I am impressed by your knowledge. You made the information very interesting and exciting. You have earned a new subscriber even though I am not a singer. I just enjoy the understanding of what is involved singing.

[@sarab7391]

Love it! I’m not a vocalist of any means but I love learning.

[@christian53050]

How much music of today will be listened to 250 years from now, Mozart's music will still be...great to hear Elisabeth. Not a word about Mozart, you might heard of him:)

[@strqrt70]

Exactly.

[@jdsmurf1299]

Been following the charismatic voice for 4 months now I think and loving the reaction videos 🥰

[@EGlideKid]

Thank you for this. It was great to see Elizabeth in her element, but also very interesting to hear a metal singer and coach dissect her performance. Great stuff!

[@WheelsOfDeath]

I appreciate this kind of video! It's always great to see different styles of singing through a different perspective!

[@MichaelSalbeck]

Two great musicians and KZbinr in one video. Thanks for this!