Finnish Vocal Coach Reacts: Avenged Sevenfold "So Far Away" (SUBS) // Äänikoutsi reagoi

[@maestroblloyd]

Anna, I tried to come up with some kind of sarcastic/funny comment. Couldn't do it. Bottom line, I just absolutely love how genuine you are and the emotion that you present during your reactions. You=Incredible. Keep doing what you're doing my dear. It's truly a gift to us all.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you so much for your support, Bryan! ❤️

[@normanlawrence1792]

Sweetheart you are beautiful attractive looking

[@maximus11400]

This song has very deep meaning to the band. It is for their drummer who past away. Hence the title "So Far Away" RIP Rev Please react to Buried Alive from Avenged Sevenfold.

[@PetterVessel]

This song mean a lot for the fans as well.

[@MrMasapoika]

Rest In Peace James "The Rev" Owen Sullivan 🙏❤️

[@jeffersonott4357]

We’re they really friends from life like in the video.?

[@Korindar]

@@jeffersonott4357 Yes, I believe M. Shadows and Rev were friends in middle school.

[@Aknight292]

"Scream weep" would be a very accurate way to describe that last scream. This is a very heavy song for the band because it honors their drummer who had passed away. Everything about the song you can feel their emotion, their expressions in the video, Matt's singing, even Syns guitar solos just ooze the emotion of the song.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@kuneefay]

Live at the LBC has him at his very best. I must recommend the song Critical Acclaim, it show cases his heavier screams very well.

[@ORMASBIRU-d1g]

Up

[@TobbeBoll]

As a hardcore A7X fan, just want to suggest: God Hates Us - Rock am RIng 2011, shows Matt's screams. Roman Sky - Live at the Grammy Museum, shows Matt's clean singing very well.

[@KageBunshinRasengan]

These right here! I really hope Anna decides to check these out because they're probably some of the best showcases of what he's really capable of in both extremes of his vocal range.

[@hilmipuzi9754]

Anna pls react to this suggestions waiting so long already for next a7x reaction😢 haha

[@jsainz706]

They did this after the band lost their best friend. It was very much a scream of sorrow.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Definitely listen to their live stuff from the "Live in the LBC" DVD to see how they're (somehow) even better live. The performances of "Afterlife" and "Beast and The Harlot" are especially great but the whole show is fantastic. There are several great voices in the band. As always, Anna, another great reaction and analysis. Cheers from Florida.

[@Pspet]

Hi Anna, thank you for the reaction, I found your channel by accident and became fascinated by your analysis and the personality you project, makes your videos such a fun watch, and I already have seen half. I also was always interested in Finland and l love Finnish, so that was a nice surprise! Finally, I hope I am not being inappropriate when I say that to my eyes you are one of the most beautiful human beings I have ever seen lol.

[@annavaskelainen]

Welcome to the gang petros, I'm happy to have you with me! 😊 It warms my heart to know you like my content so much! Hope to see you here in the comment section (and maybe in the premiere live chats) in the future too! 😊🎵

[@daroldteitzel1649]

The story behind the song takes a front seat. Some good music and really good vocal display. The harmonies are very good. Anna your bringing to light the finest details is very nice. Always informative and you make any song interesting and fun. Thank you very much for all you do.

[@jessegomez2778]

You are one of the rare reactions I have come by so far. I have seen other "Vocal Coach" reactions to this song and none of them have had a response as great as yours. You completely understood the complexity and mood of this song. What M. Shadows does on vocals is spot on. They all have a say in the arrangement of their songs but ultimately all the harmonies and background vocals he comes up with and the whole band helps sing on the tracks. You broke this song down perfectly and I applaud you for this. You just became my favorite reaction coach to watch. Plus the fact that you are Finnish and not only are you speaking to your language but you are also throwing in English plus subtitles for us Americans. Haha. I love it and thank you again.

[@robgerhardterellen1488]

Moi moi Anna, the lyrics of this song touches immediately from the start after listening to it the first time. In combination with the increasing intreging vocals it deepens your soul more and more during the 10 years existance of this song. Especially the unwanted, and in my case also recently unexpected, loss of beloved ones in those years makes this song very special. So far away.

[@pfcgarrow]

I'm am a huge fan of these guys, and I can't wait to see you dive deeper! RIP Rev

[@annavaskelainen]

Awesome! I really hope they'll get more votes! ☺️🙏🎵

[@randalladams7692]

This is about there drummer past away they wrote this for him beautiful song love your inputs you rock hail U.S.A

[@adamkhalid917]

Avenged Sevenfold has always been special to me, The way M.Shadows sings and the unique pronounciation of words alwsys attracted me to them. Also,the Drums and the amazing Guitar solos.

[@Kodiak660]

I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for the wonderful entertainment ❤️

[@annavaskelainen]

Thanky YOU for your support! ❤️

[@metallyfan2k7]

This song hits me in the feels every time I hear it... such a beautiful song!

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@guillaumegorlier4637]

I did not know at all ! it is very pleasant to discover at the same time

[@river4088]

I imagine someone has pointed this out already, but Matt has really evolved his voice over the years. Back in 2002-2006, his tone was very nasal, very pinched, that trademark 'ee' sound was really the majority of his sound- he's gradually opened it so much into some really beautiful tones and careful use of distortion. I've been SO impressed at how much he's done!

[@jimnoel3025]

I think strength of the world really show cases the difference between the two sounds in some of it.

[@АлександрА-ъ1л1п]

очень профессионально и интересно, это не просто reaction а разбор и всегда круто слушать мнение других музыкантов о музыкантах, особенно когда есть что интересного сказать) Анна, вы прекрасны)

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction Anna. I didn't know what to expect since this was described as a metal band, but I enjoyed the song and comments. I always find it interesting when a singer/band known for one genre switches things up and presents something different.

[@EatinPaste]

I'm very late to this video, I just found it and your channel, but I absolutely loved your take and insights on this song. If you ever go back to Avenged Sevenfold I recommend Fiction, another song from the Nightmare album also with a lot of meaning and power behind it. Fiction features co-lead vocals from Matt (M. Shadows) and Jimmy (The Rev), Jimmy being the one featured in the old footage shown in the music video. Also, thank you for the subtitles/closed captions! Much appreciated.

[@ericgaudet5488]

Anna great job with your reaction and analysis of So Far Away from Avenged Sevenfold .

[@vaevictis5878]

I love you accent and im glad you put subtitles in when you spoke your language. Appreciate it. Thanks.

[@annavaskelainen]

🥰🎵🙏

[@rickgiles3633]

“Time still turns the pages of the book it’s burned”. That line gets me all the time.

[@jonzeli]

Oon kuunnellu tätä bändiä jostain vuodesta 2017 saakka ja tätä biisiäkin hyvin useasti mut mahtavaa kuulla ja nähdä miten löydät tästä niin paljon yksityiskohtia mitä en ole osannut kuvitella edes ! Todella kiintoisaa. Tää biiis on kyllä mahtava farewell oodi bändin rumpalille JImmy "foREVer" Sullivanille.

[@jonzeli]

Ja seuraavaksi askeleeksi suosittelen ihan mitä tahansa Avengedin biisiä, koska kaikki tavallaan huippuja mut itellä lemppari on Acid Rain uudempin biiseinä tai sitten The Stage. Vanhempana tuotanona niin varmaankin Bat Country tai Warmness on the Soul

[@MikkoRantalainen]

5:22 Great demonstration of twang sound! I hope you do this kind of demonstrations more in the future.

[@annavaskelainen]

😊 I'll do these kind of demonstrations from time to time but I intentionally save most of the nerdy stuff for actual vocal classes booked with me.

[@Naturalvelocity]

Great reaction and analysis! You dove deeper into this song than any other musician that reacted to this song. I recommend their Live in the LBC performance! Please do Beast and the Harlot from their. A lot of fun and fast energy in that song as well as much more powerful compression and screams from Matt in it!

[@gregoryscadden9857]

It's hard to even imagine what the band went through for this song, I know what it means for me as a long time fan. I don't really know of many reactors who show your level of expression, kudos to you for being genuine, yet at the same time I keep thinking elf like, in a tolkienien way, it's beautiful

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@tweedz4356]

I wish I could sit and just watch a bunch of your reactions. But the way you swap between languages it becomes a cuteness overload. 😍 😂. Love your analysis on your videos, keep it up.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@ericsele588]

A7X is one of my favorite bands of all time, I listen to them constantly. One thing interesting about Matt's voice is how much it changed as he got better at singing over the first three albums. In "sounding the seventh trumpet", their debut album, you can hear that his pronunciation is less clear, as well as he sometimes struggles to hit the higher notes. Their third album, City of Evil, is my favorite, literally every song on that album is awesome. His singing definitely sounds more I'd recommend Bat Country, Trashed and Scattered, and Beast and the Harlot, to start. Also as others have said anything from their Live in the LBC concert is amazing.

[@ryanraju6774]

Rest in peace Rev. You'll forever be missed. Also check out their song beast and the harlot

[@Qboyz]

Love that you look into common and uncommon music as with people who follow you for different reasons. If you want to tap something no one has done or probably will you should try Stroke 9 and particularly Vacuum Bag as the singer utilizes his distinctive original sound along with the maturity he gained over the years.

[@doomslayer9120]

The best A7X song IMO. M. Shadows voice is so good on this track. R.I.P. REV

[@randypion5803]

Any song from live at LBC ,Roman Sky live at the Grammy museum,set me free and tension from diamonds in the rough, a great mellow song is dear God .

[@juliajanik991]

As you mentioned the drummer... Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe it is none other than ex-Dream Theater Mike Portnoy. He was a guest musician on the album, as the original drummer sadly passed away. I'm sure that the latter had still written some parts of the album, but it is Mike who's playing here

[@kirkhall4783]

You are correct. Portnoy was the Rev's favorite drummer & left Dream Theater to honor him.

[@TomB-rd9ux]

We may have twang but we dont have that beautiful roll of the tongue on the roof of your mouth like your language. 😊 thank you for reacting to them. Great band ❤

[@TheCowOfNow]

you have great insight to their music, thank you

[@LexSevenfold33]

One of my favourite songs ever, reminds me of my own lost ones. RIP REV 🖤 RIP MUM x

[@trokoshea1]

Faun just released a new song in which they collaborate with Eluveitie. Title: Gwydion. IMO, that deserves your reaction, Anna.

[@tToxic]

i almost start crying even when i have seen this music video and song thousand times

[@davesivonen9020]

Enjoy your reactions. As a American/Finn I like you speak both languages. I don't speak Finnish but I like hearing it with subtitles. Thank for doing that. Have a good day.

[@annavaskelainen]

happy to know you appreciate the subs Dave! xx

[@hliborobful]

Спасибо, Красуня! Мне нравится Avenged Sevenfold. Это была одна из моих любимых банд где-то в 2005-2009 годах. Есть даже несколько фирменных CD-альбомов. Трагическая тема (данная композиция). Потеря близкого человека... Что тут скажешь. Боль... Хорошие ребята, музыканты. Спасибо за реакцию, ностальгия) P.S. I didn't know that "American" in Finnish is "Amerikkalainen". Cool) I like You, Beautiful & Musical Girl. I like Finland as Country. With Love and Peace from Ukraine.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank YOU for writing such a sweet comment! 😊❤️ Really brightened up my day, thanks again! xx🙏

[@thomasrokidis8847]

I would definitely like more of m.shadows. Some of the many songs that would showcase his vocals would be “acid rain”, “tonight the world dies” and “crimson day”. Also he is amazing at his live performances too so you can also check out any song from their live at the LBC or their live at Grammy museum which is an acoustic type of live where he also sings the song you just reacted !

[@maullanaaryatm9496]

wherever and whoever reacts to the avenged video, I will watch it😉

[@annavaskelainen]

Welcome to my channel then! 😉 Hope you liked this one! xx

[@mikalsolo2678]

You should hear Angels. Another side of M. Shadows from the stage album.😊

[@annavaskelainen]

Ooooohh! I should!

[@nathandowd133]

If you wanna really hear his voice react to so far away live at the Grammy museum! Absolutely incredible

[@JakeRoss827]

I would check out “Nightmare” by these guys if you want to see a little more of what he has in him

[@draculis6721]

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[@morehamsandwich]

Gorgeous, articulate, and informative you are. Try “Nightmare” from Avenged Sevonfold. ✌️

[@annavaskelainen]

😇🙏🎵

[@SFF_MADE]

Rest in peace real Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@TheCowOfNow]

screamo you really analyze. thank you and yea i dont know what is up but you seem involved thank you

[@rickgiles3633]

M Shadow deliberately kept to a specific speech register because it fit the song as a goodbye letter to the Rev.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️‍🩹

[@scottfarley3644]

OMG. Speechless.

[@VIRALNIEH]

you will understand how powerfull this song lyrics when the people you love was leave you from this world ;)

[@TomB-rd9ux]

Love this song ❤

[@thaddaeuspremkumar3560]

i loved this reaction!! awesome detective work on the vocal style of m. shadows! next avenged sevenfold song: afterlife(live)

[@annavaskelainen]

😊🎵

[@InfamousDominion]

I would have suggested you react to this Averaged Sevenfold song as your forth reaction but since it was your first I would like to suggest you react to the following in this order. Almost Easy The Beast and the Harlot Bat Country Fiction Thank you for a great reaction.

[@annavaskelainen]

I'm usually going for the most suggested ones 😊 Thank you for your list, it goes to my list 😉

[@jamesyoung7560]

Hi Anna, I'm curious and i don't see anyone else asking this question. When you did the initial reaction to this video, did you know who/what the song was about? I'm just curious as many of the female reviewers of this song go into it knowing that it is a tribute to Jimmy and end up in tears. I say "female" reviewers because I've never seen a male reviewer cry over it, but I do every time and I'm not afraid to admit it!

[@sulosky]

Nauratti tuo kun luettelit mihin genreen tämä kappale kuuluu Wikipedian mukaan ja ilme kertoi "miten ihmeessä taas jouduin tähän tilanteeseen?" 😅 Upea kappale kertakaikkisesti. Kiitos hienosta reaktiosta! Saatiin paljon uutta tietoa tästä kipaleesta :)

[@annavaskelainen]

Joo Wikipedian pitäisi kyllä ryhdistäytyä genretietoutensa kanssa.. 😂

[@jahshjsjsb3611]

foREVer

[@stallionproductions666]

Hey Anna! Great reaction :) Greetings Chris

[@annavaskelainen]

Glad you liked this one Chris! Hope you are well! xx

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Yes, far cry from their sound today. Actually quite nice with good vocals but times change and metal moved their popularity.

[@jussilehtonen6400]

Hieno reaktio. Shadowsilla on komea ääni, ja bändillä taito tehdä hienoja sovituksia. Raskaampia ja kevyempiä. Tämä biisi on tribuutti heidän rumpalille/ystävälle/alkuperäisjäsenelle, joka menehtyi. Musiikin kautta hyvästely. Hieno biisi. Kannattaa tutustua muuhunkin tuotantoon.

[@skeletonrowdie1768]

RIP the Rev :(

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

When i heard your Wiki account of these guys and heard the first part i was expecting a Jinjer type jump...but it stayed with a more traditional ballad build... Very American... I hear bits of Kansas and Chicago ..but it was a good performance in its own right. Quite mellow and reflective... A short and concise analysis .... yes and language does effect the way we sing and think even... Gaelic, French German .... If you listen to the Great Mirriam Masekala perform with her klick tongue language you cannot imaging the songs been done in English.

[@annavaskelainen]

I know right! Wikipedia needs to step up their genre game!! 😂😂😂 This song was mainly just hard rock to me. 😊

[@ThiagoOliveiraCabral]

@@annavaskelainen This song is a step aside of the rest, is an tribute to the seized drummer. He was a central point to the band and loved by everyone. He sings the M. Shadows in the song A little Piece of Heaven (this one is hard rock on the finest)

[@somebody570]

Wintersunin Loneliness -kappaleeseen suosittelen vahvasti reagoimaan. Vähän eri puolta siitäkin bändistä näkyviin :)

[@joekasprzak4197]

i want a girl with a smile like yours. also really enjoy your reactions

[@michaelgoreham5431]

stretching himself would probably have been a step too far for this song as its an emotional, pained tribute to their then recently deceased drummer. long live the rev

[@KAMEKAZYEEE]

name Jimmy the ReV sullivan/James Owen sullivan ❤️RIP ❤️so far away

[@TheCowOfNow]

i love it omg

[@zcounts]

great reaction! more sevenfold plz!

[@annavaskelainen]

Which song should I react to next? 😊

[@zcounts]

@@annavaskelainen "Gunslinger" is a similar to this and has interesting vocals, thanks!

[@TheRedAnvil40]

Finnish to English to Finnish lol But this song hits so hard. The bridge is tattooed on my forearm.

[@PZMaTTy]

5:50 I love that about languages, how to make the sound and the tone using your entire mouth haha

[@annavaskelainen]

yes!

[@JarJartza74]

Tämä biisihän on omistettu rumpali "The Rev" muistolle.!Bändin jäsenet oli kavereita keskenään Huntington Beach alueella CA 90 luvulla..

[@briearenado6044]

Check out set me free - avenged sevenfold. His voice is beautiful in that song.

[@immortalvenerable]

Roman Sky by avenged sevenfold is pretty good! you can check it out next!

[@tommymcgrory9039]

You made me cry xx

[@annavaskelainen]

I hope in a good way!

[@tommymcgrory9039]

@@annavaskelainen yeah happy tears but song gets me all the time I stay away in Jersey channel isles and my family live in Scotland , lost my mum and couldn't travel back for funeral due to covid flying rules at the time, but song helped me through.

[@aviyanz1208]

Check out live by Avenged Sevenfold at LBC

[@jimmychavez2231]

More reactions of avenged sevenfold Greetings 🇲🇽👋🏼

[@bradt8019]

👋😊 I think the vocal twang is mostly in the south U.S. I'm in the north and we sometimes sound Canadian "Ei". 😅👍 Great reaction.🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@annavaskelainen]

oh! 😂

[@loixvfr]

Moi moi Anna. Great reaction but if you want to analyze a great performance, please react to Nightwish 'High hopes'. Although I'm not a Pink Floyd fan (at all), it's a great song, a great cover/tribute and in this one Marco sings - and I mean SINGS...

[@dragulia_venaro]

Please react to their country song "Dear God".. It has beautiful runs too.. This song is also in one of the most sing-able song in the world.. You might like it :) Thank you!

[@jimcorbeil]

Happy Friday : )

[@mohdfadly2089]

live in the lbc is the best his performance ever , you can try critical acclaim , afterlife , a little piece of heaven all this song you should react on live in the lbc . you can hear original his voice i pretty sure you will love it . most reaction i see in youtube will love after hear his voice in live over the original song

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Have you upgraded your camera? This video seems to have less noise & better camera exposure than your older videos.

[@annavaskelainen]

I actually haven't but I fixed my computer a little and bought an extra ring light! 😊

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@annavaskelainen That figures... every little bit of extra light improves noise floor with most cameras.

[@satuhamalainen8903]

Anna: Poets of the fall: Angel / Aleksanterin teatteri. You will cry...

[@duhvakiin3467]

Hey Anna, stumbled upon your reaction of Pisces by Jinjer; since you're a vocal coach, I thought it'd be interestingto hear your thoughts on Southeast Asian style of singing which is rather different and probably a style you might not have heard before. If you do end up seeing my comment, please react on: Chaap Tilak - Coke Studio

[@arturmcqueen5561]

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[@erwinamesz7642]

Would be nice to see a review/reaction about Queensryche : Suite sister Mary and hail to the Finnish Metal: a movie review of Hevi Reissu!!!!!

[@dyricxbayting4419]

Bad country 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@annavaskelainen]

Bat country?

[@dyricxbayting4419]

@@annavaskelainen a7x song from city of evil album 🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@slege79]

Do reaction to "She's Gone" by Steelheart, a glam rock band from late 80's and early 90's. There some incredible singing right there.

[@kalanhitchens8782]

Greetings from Arkansas, USA. You seem like a very cool lady. Subbed.

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi and welcome to the gang, I'm happy to have you with me! Greetings to Arkansas! xx

[@kalanhitchens8782]

@@annavaskelainen of course. I'm getting caught up on your videos as we speak.

[@prabadianp]

I find that Finnish it sounds like Spanish a lil bit when you spoke it, or its just my feeling?

[@razikboston3414]

Definitely recommend M.I.A by them

[@patarpanjaitan7977]

More reaction after life

[@Kodiak660]

just so you know, Home Free released a new song today

[@chrisbooth478]

💣💥💣💥🍕🍕💀💀🤘🤘 RIP Jimmy the REV Sullivan 🥁 foREVer

[@MasterMaroni1987]

Hello, did you make a reaction from electric callboy - hypa hypa or spaceman.... i like your reactions very much... greetings from germany :-*

[@annavaskelainen]

They are in my list!

[@MasterMaroni1987]

@@annavaskelainen nice

[@waldmeister0815]

If you like "Metal guys get out the acoustic guitar" you should try out "Blind Guardian - The bard's song". Hansi Kürsch is a really great singer and knows how to deal with several thousand fans live.

[@joel_tapio]

Sun pitää Anna ehdottomasti lähtee reagoimaan Avenged Sevenfoldin livetaltiointeihin. Niissä ne uskommattomat M. Shadowsin äänialat pääsee oikeuksiinsa. Varsinkin vähän vanhempi live in LBC on timanttia, mutta mikä vaan toimii 🤘🏻