Hogwarts + Violins + Metal. Vocal ANALYSIS of The Dark Side Of The Moon's newest release!

[@HansPlatz]

Thank you so much for this reaction, we are honored! 🙏

[@kirbys1370]

Thank you, Hans, Melissa, Morten, Jenny, and Rusanda!

[@Darvit_Nu]

This is fantastic! What a special treat to wake up to this morning! Love it so much! Chills through the whole song ^_^

[@israelhess5873]

Beautiful as usual. Thank you so much for this music. Hats off to everyone involved.

[@BarryArnold1125]

This was fantastic, I did not know that performers from a lot of different bands I listen to are all in this, just great!

[@cameronbell1164]

Smashed it mate 👊

[@mrmikeshea]

Elizabeth you were clearly SO EXCITED TO REACT TO THIS because your energy on camera today is INFECTIOUS!

[@SamundraDarion]

I agree with you on the Classical Violin - it can be placed ANYWHERE and it just ADDS AWESOME!

[@dreamfilmfactory169]

Thank you su much for you reaction, and yeah, love to headbang heheh 🥰🥰

[@snowstalker36]

I'm so glad they finally have a song that Jenny and her harp get to really be noticed.

[@R.senals_Arsenal]

I love how hype you are for metal, how the awesomeness hits you in waves! That is just Christmas to me!

[@hisk7263]

Oh my god Elizabeth, you’re such a nerd 😂 and that is definitely one of the reasons I love the charismatic voice 💛

[@luisnunes3863]

One of the very best uses of classical elements in metal yet! The Dark Side of the Moon just keeps getting better. So, Elizabeth, when are you going to dust off your classical voice and do a duet with an extreme vocalist on a classical piece? Something witchy, phantasmagoric or undeadish...

[@ravensoulmetal8466]

I think we can assume that Elizabeth was a bit excited by this, can't wait ❤️.

[@scottalynch]

She is such a metalhead! 🤘

[@yosefzanerva806]

While the opening is indeed the Harry Potter theme, the lyrics are actually from a scene in the Shakespeare play Macbeth. In the scene three witches are dancing around a pot filled with bubbling water, and the witches add ingredients to the pot, naming each one as they put it in. You mentioned the layering giving the sense of a demon coming from the spell. This is quite fitting because in this scene Hecate, the Greek goddess of magic, casts a spell on Macbeth, helping the witches tell his future and manipulate him.

[@PrvtIdaho]

Thank you for this comment. I knew this was Shakespeare but I appreciate the elucidation!

[@CJ_McK]

Also, in the first Harry Potter books the frogs sing these lyrics on the first day at Hogwarts

[@HHCDNafets]

Thanx for this review, I really love that with the variety of choices you really enrich every week.

[@valksyvalksington6155]

So much delightful infectious joy in this video. Melissa Bonny is such a terrific singer/songwriter, but her stage presence and presentation is out of this world and just keeps getting better. She was so deliciously sinister, exactly as called for by the material, and so elegant and expressive. For another cover, without Dark Side of the Moon, check the first Ad Infintum album "Chapter I: Majesty" which has a cover of "This is Halloween" from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" - the way she plays with her voice, changes characters and is almost voice acting through it. It is am *incredible* track, with so much imagination and agility.

[@ДимаДимов-ц8ж]

Elizabeth you are wonderful and magical, thanks for the video presents, we appreciate.

[@Robert_Herring]

Delightful reaction, Elizabeth. I love the layering of Melissa's vocals here. She does that in Ad Infinitum as well, to great effect.

[@Firedog-ny3cq]

While they are not a Metal band, the Dave Mathews Band has a kick-ass violinist by the name of Boyd Tinsley. Check him out on their earlier albums. Jefferson Starship (yeah, I know that's going way back in musical time) had Papa John Creech playing with them for a spell. Take a listen to the cut "John's Other". The Mahavishnu Orchestra (John McLaughlin et. al.) had Jerry Goodman on violin, followed by Jean-Luc Ponty in a second iteration. Just a few examples of violinists who have been playing rock/jazz fusion licks for quite some time now. Enjoy when you have a chance. Your weekly dives are one of the highlights of my KZbin surfing. Thank you for your unbridled enthusiasm and infectious joy.

[@Molly-Pop]

This one's getting added to the library for sure! What a fun premiere to attend and what an AMAZING new thing for me to wring every last bit of dopamine out of lol

[@leslieholland7843]

What a wonderful review, what an outstanding video and performance!! Simply superb visuals, stunning vocals, and the musicianship was out of this world. Not simply because it was Harry Potter, but because the performers are quite talented!! What a joy this was to behold! Without you, Elizabeth, I would never ever have encountered them. Thank you for the introduction, I will be seeing a lot of Hans and his friends!

[@brendanlucchino6640]

Love love love it. Harry Potter is very near and dear to my heart and this is just perfection on its rendition! Keep the great vids flowing

[@benjamineer3045]

Jenny is the Evil Harpist I love it. Seriously with every song TDSOTM gets better, so happy that Napalm encouraged them to do it. It is not like Morten (Amaranth), Melissa (Ad Infinitum, Hans (Feuerschwanz) and Jenny (Feuerschwanz and her Video production company) don't have enough to do with their main bands. All this basically started as a silly bet and now we get that :P

[@mattrichardson5678]

Wow this has tons of energy and the violin and harp were gorgeous. Thanks Elizabeth for such a generous analysis, your passion and nerdiness are so wonderful, who else would argue about the presence of an augmented fourth? I think the connection between metal and classical is definitely strong. You already know about Ne Obliviscaris for metal with violin, Fleshgod Apocalypse and Carach Angren are amazing for metal with full symphony orchestra, and Eard play atmospheric black metal and feature the Celtic Harp. All amazing artists worthy of checking out.

[@shawnb69]

You're seriously getting into metal and I LOVE THAT!!!

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

There are some metal bands that use or have used violin, such as Ne Obliviscaris, My Dying Bride, and Korpiklaani (folk rather than classical). There are others who use things like cello (Darkestrah) or horns (Sear Bliss) as part of their signature sound.

[@mangalores-x_x]

but we are clearly missing in harps in metal!

[@Novakiller]

Hell yes! Back to where I started with Melissa sharing your reaction! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Darvit_Nu]

When I saw "Hogwarts" + "Metal" I was very intrigued! + "vocal analysis" ... I was like WHAT? Totally did not expect these vocals and very pleasantly surprised! omg this is SO GOOD!

[@plantlord3266]

I picked up the 'boil boil toil and trouble' from Macbeth-I wish the words were more clear but Melissa's voice is stunning as usual. I want to wish you and your family a safe, healthy and joy filled holiday season!

[@barsknos]

Violin in metal you say? My Dying Bride - "Your River", Sins of Thy Beloved - "My Love", Anathema - "Fragile Dreams" and of course Dødheimsgard - "Traces of Reality". The last one will shock you!

[@oglschmitt]

My Dying Bride was the first band that I thought of when she mentioned violins in metal. Also awesome to see Sins of Thy Beloved mentioned. You have good taste! 🤘

[@Nighteye2]

Classical instruments and metal go together really well. Not just the violin, but the piano as well - as beautifully demonstrated by Lovebites in their Swan Song (with Chopin intro) ;)

[@ub2bn]

Check out Eddie Jobson (synth/electric violin) from the Progressive Rock Band U.K.

[@magnusbergqvist2123]

Very nice. I need to listen more of this fun band. One CD might be purchased...

[@oglschmitt]

Major props for mentioning purchasing the cd instead of just streaming or downloading! 🤘

[@magnusbergqvist2123]

@@oglschmitt Like to listen to CD's in the car. ;)

[@philippsprongl8479]

Absolute Great! The clearly Metal Riff in the beginning reminds me of Savatage and their Version of Griegs „Hall of the Mountain King“… One to recommend for a new Video.

[@CavalinoDante]

Yes, @TheCharismaticVoice you must react to Savatage "Hall of the Mountain King".... You must! XD Greetings from Argentina!!

[@JohnnyFinnQB5]

This song is totally giving me Savatage vibes!!!!

[@oglschmitt]

I've been trying to get Elizabeth to react to Savatage for a bit now. I pledge to double my efforts in the coming year!

[@jeffk1482]

Elizabeth, you never cease to amaze me with your passion and enthusiasm reacting and trying out new stuff! When I first found your channel some time ago, well, let's just say I was... skeptical. I never would have believed such a HIGHLY educated and trained professional opera singer would become an actual metalhead. Yet here you are. Color me wrong! LOL On a personal note, I was raised listening to a fair amount of opera/operatic vocals; my mom was *addicted* to Mario Lanza. But it was never even close to a preferred style for me. Now? Though still not my primary go-to genre, my appreciation for it & what it takes has skyrocketed...thanks to you. I find myself willingly seeking out opera performances on YT when I hear of them (not just yours! 😉) There are a handful.of other opera singers that do reactions I'm subscribed to as well; and it's always fun cross-checking what they say with what you say. LOL

[@vaporman81]

cool, this time you introduced someone to me that I never heard before, thanks for the intro!

[@alexthorpe6583]

I've been wondering when or even if we'd hear more music from Dark Side of the Moon. Well, now we know. Ad Infinitum does have their 3rd album on the way, with a couple of singles released early.

[@stefanogalimberti]

There's a one take singthrough of "Somewhere Better" which is pretty awesome too :)

[@Gareskog]

I absolutely LOVE how you managed to describe Melissas sound soo accurate here, at around 4:30. It’s exactly what I’m feeling and thinking when listening to her!! But I’m not good enough with technical and musical terms. Thank you Elizabeth!! This cover is just pure joy. ❤

[@davidsmith6976]

Such a special analysis,here ,you are so excited and inspired ,so infectious ,always makes me smile ,to see you so [extra] enthused by a piece of music ,thanks for always being so positive ,and energetic ,it lifts me ,HAPPY XMAS ,TO YOU AND ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.

[@pauljh74]

I'm sure you might already be working on an analysis Elizabeth, but Apocalyptica have released a song last week with Simone Simons of Epica on vocals called Rise Again and it is fantastic!

[@slipknotjor1]

What a beautiful song, it's now my song of the moment, but I can't stop to thinking that if you want to hear more songs like this, you need to hear "Haggard", I recommend "Per Aspera Ad Astra" unfortunately they don't have video clips, but I'm sure that you will enjoy it

[@colivaf]

If you have the time, check Tommy Johansson, he is the lead guitar on Sabaton. he has an album named "A Christmas Carol" the whole album is a master piece!

[@glandilovsky7061]

The late Lord Christopher Lee also release a metal christmas album, totally worth it

[@janetjenkins2111]

Always love a great metal version of my fave music/songs. Love your enthusiasm for the music.

[@roxannekabotsky2997]

So amazing, the HP theme, the song and your reactions.

[@michaelmartin9128]

WOW !!! Thought I'd see what this reaction was about. Never heard of Dark Side Of The Moon. I DO NOW. Awesome. And So Was Your Reaction. 😁👍❤

[@roadcore884]

Oh wow, so looking forward to this one!!

[@sunburn3d]

I loved her voice she would put a spell on me. Elizabeth I love how you feel the music not only hear it. I felt for so long like I was alone they heard every not and felt it in my soul, I see how it touches you. Great job love the hat. Peace

[@13_13k]

Elizabeth --- great reaction video of a very well performed version of Harry Potter Theme. I think you forgot to give praise to the incredible drum playing in that song. That drummer, I don't know his name and don't recognize him, is absolutley hammering that kit with some high speed timing and crazy fast rolls and fills. He deserves some recognition.

[@wheelz8240]

Let's give Elizabeth a prop to play with for Every one of her videos. Elizabeth, during the duet solo I actually wept a lil bit. Its crazy what certain notes can do...the same thing happens when I hear o mio babbino Caro.

[@dianesparrow1592]

I absolutely loved this reaction. My tastes have been very eclectic, and think that heavy metal and classical music have much more in common than we have thought for generations. I would love to see you react to Dame Kiri and Norma Burrows performing Rossini's Cat's Duet

[@mustakettu85]

Strings in metal - Lyriel (who seem to be together no more, sadly) had a violinist and a cellist (the Laukamp siblings). Dalriada (_the_ Hungarian folk metal band) have also long used a lot of strings

[@zlatan_2197]

Interesting side note about those first few lines, it's the song that Hogwarts choir sings in the beginning of Prisoner of Azkaban, John Williams composed it but the words were written by Shakespeare, it's taken from Machbet.

[@D.Tremblay88]

A suggestion that I would love to watch as a french-canadian who love your video. La Bohème - Charles Aznavour . His tremolo control is from another world. Crazy you'll see how awesome Aznavour was. Thank you for your videos it bring joy in my life. 🤘🤘

[@JakeFrenchy]

Okay, pardon the relatively unrelated recommendation, but I've just realized you haven't heard Through The Fire and Flames by DragonForce. You simply have to. Amazing vocals and pretty darn amazing shred guitar. A true classic.

[@joshanderson1122]

Very interesting. Sorry stumbled onto this channel at random. Binge watched like 8hrs. Never seen someone get almost giddy drunk off music in all its myriad forms. I love hard rock and feel compelled to catch up and make multiple recommendations. Insane video: RHCP- cant stop. Killer cover: Pearljam- Last kiss. Epic live: Jane's Addiction- Jane says( hint Caribbean pan drums) happy holidays

[@daryldavirro4237]

Very cool sound. Loved it

[@KingRc72]

Definitely digged that version!!

[@pytawidmo]

If you like violin in heavier rock / metal - I recommend Michał Jelonek, a Polish violinist playing mostly metal, he has solo albums (with singles like "BaRock" and "Funeral of Provincial Vampire") and some work with other bands, like Hunter.

[@lordsparky88]

I love this so much! Metal draws heavily from classical. Both the tamber and pitch. It isn't stupid people.

[@BarryArnold1125]

This is awesome, and since you were talking about metal versions of John Williams have you heard Epica's cover of The Imperial March, it is great. There are no vocal elements to analyze but just check it out and some point!

[@rosanekirinus12]

It’s equally entertaining to watch Elizabeth as it is to watch the performance.

[@markovainio1122]

If you love this, YOU have to listen finnish Dark Sarah!! It's labeled as cinematic metal and it really is that. Song Dance With Dragon is perfect introduction to their music. Love you're videos, keep up good work!

[@darlastrange]

Hahahha, oh my your enthusiasm and musical nerdgasm all over this is so delightful to see and hear. Thanks for this reaction!

[@robertgraves6565]

I’ve been watching your reactions for a while now and I love them all!! In this one when you talked about classical instruments being used in heavy metal music it reminded me of a group called Apocalyptica and specifically their song “ I Don’t Care”. It’s from 2008 but I think you’ll enjoy it.

[@patrickschardt7724]

I didn’t know I needed a Metal version of this. Great reaction and interesting facts Your joy and excitement are coming through the screen and I am all for it

[@azcoder]

This was always my favorite piece of music by John Williams for the Potter films. This is a cool cover of it.

[@DJxerxes9000]

And he wrote it without watching any scenes as well, they needed it urgently for something (I can’t remember what I think a trailer?) and this is what he came up with. Truly iconic

[@Andy_from_de]

If you want more violin in metal, have a look at the band Imminence from Sweden. The vocalist also plays the violin. I recommend the performance of "Chasing Shadows" live at Brixton Academy 2022.

[@renbowo]

Hi Elizabeth, I never asked you to react for a specific song, but I want you to react to Ado - Usseewa acoustic version. She is a singer that got popular around 2020~2022 and has an insane vocal for her age, at the moment she has 20 yo (2022), and when she sung Usseewa, she was 18yo! Please, consider reacting to this music!

[@MidnightSmoke]

Awesome! Here is a like and comment to help your channel grow and get you the recognition you deserve.

[@tonydeluna8095]

Hello @The Charismatic Voice, I won’t make it in today as I have a eye doctor appointment. I hope you’re doing well! I see everyone Friday ❤

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Tony, I hope everything goes well at the Doctor's appointment! Take care and I'll see you Friday!!

[@tonydeluna8095]

@@kirbys1370 hi Kirby! Thank you 🙏 my good friend! I will see you Friday! And yes, everything went well both eyes are healthy!

[@JmannTW]

I'm still waiting for more of The Warning, we need Disciple analysis :3

[@KateSlater-df5ze]

Thanks Elizabeth. How about GREG LAKE - I BELIEVE IN FATHER CHRISTMAS? AS part of Emerson Lake & Palmer, one of the purest voices in Progressive Rock.

[@philippsprongl8479]

A lot of Classic music Phrases in Metal have been done by Accept back in the Eighties, such as in „Metal Heart“ and a Metal Version of „Pomp and Circumstance“

[@SgtJones-tz1sq]

Awesome!! Btw, there is a string quartet that has an album of all Metallica. They are called Apocalypto.

[@edisonlizama5742]

Rusanda Is a great violinist and Melissa a great metal Singer I love It!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jedjdwyer]

Hogwarts and METAL this is amazing. this reminds me of the audio book series THE MYSTWICK SCHOOL OF MUSICRAFT.

[@Hondacivicis5150]

I like the fact that she coming to the dark side with us in metal music.

[@sebastiaanx7867]

You will L O V E Diablo Swing Orchestra!!! GUARANTEED! I recommend the original singer, and older album: Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ballrog Boogie because thats what hooked me originally.

[@diecastmental]

I have a request, would you mind doing Glenn Hughes "Can't stop the flood" album version? You are going to LOVE THIS GUY. He's often refered to as the voice of rock..he's certainly one of the best I've ever heard. Thanks!!

[@tomperkins5657]

Ms. Zharoff. Came across your channel last week. Wowzers. I have come to enjoy many genre's of music over many decades. My sons also brought me along with Indy music. Now, I suspect this is probably inappropriate given the praise to the Hogwarts. I also suspect, with your thousands of comments this will probably not cross your path. But I digress...One of my all time favorite songs is the cover, "Ticket to Ride", by Karen Carpenter. Her voice is liquid gold and her rendition of this just makes me suck my breath in. If you have not heard it, just give it a listen. By the way, my major, long ago, was public speaking. You have an incredible presence and draw that is rare. I suspect your profession and travel has perfected that. Blessings on your talent!

[@emerje0]

So I've got an unusual recommendation for you: Casey Lee Williams. People will recognize her as the lead singer for every season of the animated series RWBY. She started doing the soundtracks 10 years ago when she was only 13 as her dad, Jeff Williams, is the composer and sometimes singer for all of the soundtracks. She had a surprisingly powerful voice for her age and now at (I believe) 23 she still sounds much the same but little more mature and experienced. She also has her own band, OK Goodnight. Due to her soundtrack work she's picked up a few different vocal styles from rock to jazz to pop to even opera. The song I would recommend most is Red Like Roses - Part II. It's a duet she sang with her mom, Sandy Casey (and composed by her dad) from the first soundtrack. It's fast paced, kinda frantic and I think you'd really be impressed. I know you're into gaming so maybe you're already familiar with her? If so she might make for a good interview as a lot of us have watched her grow up and mature as a performer.

[@DiggerPayne1881]

Yes, just Yes. This must come into existence.

[@mud9541]

Nice direction! I can't help but hope Elizabeth considers adding music from the anime/ gaming communities to explore. I can't help but think of "Sanctuary" from Kingdom Hearts, or "Let Me Hear" from "Parasyte -The Maxim-", or "The Skies Above" from "The Black Mages" [The song was featured on Final Fantasy X], and finally [for now! 😅], "Destiny" from "Stratovarius". Another fun rabbit hole to explore [I hope!!!]!

[@emerje0]

@@mud9541 Hikaru Utada would be a great one. I'm a big fan of "Simple and Clean", plus Sanctuary has the whole played in reverse thing which is really cool.

[@mud9541]

@@emerje0: ✊😆 All "Hell Yes"!!! 😆 Her voice in the line starting with "Simple and clean..." is absolutely gorgeous as she soars into those high notes, and is very J-Pop cute, in my opinion, with a voice that one could seriously fall for 🥰, while "Sanctuary" seems to have a soothing quality to it before it picks up an anticipation and release (... "And you and I....") without loosing the calm somehow. Love it! 😳!!! I just had a thought! 🤔 I wonder if there is a live or studio performance of "1000 Words" from FFX. I know there's a YT video of the performance from in game though. Anyway, the song itself was moving I thought, but even more so while understanding the full context in game. Either way, beautifully done. ☺️

[@demongeminix]

Hey Elizabeth, you should try some Concrete Blonde just to hear how powerful Johnette's vocals are.

[@rjflippo]

My favorite rendition of this song. Ben Johnson would be proud.

[@francisbissii1120]

I have watched quite a few of your reactions and i wondered have you ever considered watching "Concrete Blonde". Bloodletting album almost any song "Joey is my favorite" of this album. I feel if you had already done this I would have seen it already. Also you should check out Mean Mary Fast Banjo "iron Horse" I think, for a change of pace, and a little fun.

[@sludgiebear]

Melissa Bonny is amazing. The attractiveness of her voice is undisputed, but the work she puts in is certainly to be considered. lol I imagine it's a lot! The violinist and harpist are awesome! I also love the fact they agreed to this. I really love the arrangement. It's so fun and something I can certainly dance to! I feel the violin and cello are the most emotionally expressive of all the instruments. I love the cello! It's the instrument that has the thickest and most emotional sound to me. It's also the saddest. I love it!

[@olivierdecaux1625]

Well, if you want violin, metal, harsh vocals and clean vocals... you should react to the new Ne Obliviscaris single: Equus. Just released a week ago. It has stunning visuals, too.

[@elfhaiku]

I’m not sure what’s more entertaining; your analysis, or the music.

[@bennettmohlman8848]

Violin in metal = Imminence!!! I would absolutely love for you to react to them. Infectious is a good one to show their range as is Ghost but they have so many amazing songs you can’t go wrong!!!! You gotta do it!!! 😂 Awesome video as always!!! And the song is AMAZING!!!!

[@aza454]

why I love ne obliviscaris

[@timhutchinson8485]

I would love to get your reaction/analysis of "Master the Hurricane" by Visions of Atlantis.

[@ReviewsMaromba]

Please review the song Flow (Amanda Achen), from Final Fantasy XIV

[@milesromine9960]

Great choice sounds incredible.

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

Right on ! This should be good.

[@pedroneto2445]

In the past few days, Ne Obliviscaris also just released a new song and I think you'd love it

[@kirstynr45]

As a huge Harry Potter fan, I didn’t know this existed…thanks for sharing!!! So exciting!!! HP mixed with metal. Just wow. Two of my favorite things.

[@mu4705]

I love your enthusiasm ❤🎉

[@NotKingDavid]

So fun to watch you geek out :D

[@taurus28630]

You should change the tune for the holidays and react to David Phelps sing O Holy Night live. I would love to see you dissect this masterpiece

[@wookiehunter21]

You could check out the band Imminence. The lead singer also plays violin. They incorporate it very well into their music. Maybe start with the song "Ghost"

[@arnoutvandenbulcke7053]

Please react to the river by parkway drive, it's comparable to lorna shore in that it deals with death and suffering and it is metal, another tear jerker for sure. I would just love to see your reaction to it, i think you'll enjoy analysing winston's voice as well.

[@irishinnish1]

Geoff Tate - "The Killing Words" live from MTV Unplugged

[@oglschmitt]

Also "I Will Remember" fro the same show! 🤘

[@rorajoey]

@1:15 "The Harry Potter theme was always meant to be metal." I learned that lesson from Eric Calderone (known on KZbin as ERock). He specializes in metal covers, and one of his most notable is Hedwig's Theme. In ERock's own words, "Those leads are not improvised, those are the actual violin runs in this tune. I know." The man played those intricate lead violin parts on his guitar. I imagine you probably won't want to feature this on your channel because there are no vocals in this piece, but perhaps for your own edification, you could give it a listen during your down time. v=KEPonYqgP18

[@JoeyB7615]

Music that makes you feel is good music period regardless of genre \m/!!

[@jasonbetancourt990]

If you want to listen to more violins with metal. Than you have to check out Ne Oblivicarius. They're music is everything you love wrapped into one. Like Plague Flowers Kaleidoscope is the perfect song to start out with. You will be blown away.

[@sirkat344]

A bonus video? ☺ Your write up really has me piqued. Benn fun vids so far this week- this oughtta be a hoot. #letsgettoit! 🎄

[@ryandellwo2552]

You should check out a band called Judgement Day. I know generic name but they do metal with a drum kit, violin and cello. Dark opus is an acoustic album