How Courtney LaPlante writes a song with Gear Gods

Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox demonstrates writing her vocal parts for the Gear Gods' "Writing A Song From RANDOM Drum Grooves" video, part of this year's Toontrack Metal Month.
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[@JohnDoe-mv2be]

She said once she's never taken lessons, her singing and screaming sounds SO natural!!!! Favorite vocalist in metal.

[@thilaerian4418]

how can you not just absolutely love Courtney? she's so great.

[@filooo789]

who said that we dont love her? :D why people always asks these stupid questions, cmon its 2020 already

[@adamcogan211]

@@filooo789 shup

[@dripkingwavelord987]

its easy to like someone who seems genuine, indeed she is great

[@TheButterflyChaos]

I Kinda immediately started crushing on her😂 can't get enough of her voice

[@LokiGuitar]

Everyone lives here wtf are you talking about

[@russbradshawmusic]

10:25 "GENERATE THE SNORK BORK!"

[@thomasleerling]

😂😂😂

[@Arcticun]

I actually cannot unhear that, fuck sake. Take your goddamn upvote.

[@cvnb77]

Swedish Chef Metal 🤘🏽

[@tommiller8k928]

@@cvnb77 🤣🤣🤣

[@Sausage4580]

I never realized how soothing her speaking voice is. I could fall asleep just hearing her talk 💤😴🥱

[@ConexusPK]

In an alternate universe, i picture Courtney being a total mom and just, speaking me to sleep. Ngl, she's the perfect mother.

[@juneauz]

The woman, the myth, the legend

[@auroraxxfacekilla49]

Except shes not a myth, shes aliveeeee! Lol

[@TheKaartmann]

11:07 : That spontaneous smile right after you nailed the screaming tells everything !

[@zach13342000]

I like the fact you take ur time writing a song, you obviously have the talent to scream/sing to anything how fast you want but to create a masterpiece takes time and patience and that is why every song spiritbox has released this year is amazing.

[@potatotactics1398]

Spiritbox is incapable of making a bad song it's insane

[@ZepyhrLight]

@@potatotactics1398 wait till 2021 April 1 maybe we'll get a bad song 😂

[@filnin]

@@ZepyhrLight naaah, we got Circle with me recently and it's fucking amazing

[@tfwnoyandere]

absolutely reflects in the music

[@SuperTornado24]

This video is a vibe I would love to watch more artists do behind the scenes of songs.

[@TheBanana93]

Makes me feel a lot better about my process!

[@breadnaut3087]

Its not as fun as youd think. Solo studio work can be boring as fvck.

[@ktwinkie]

THis takes guts to put on the interenet. I just imagine this is a very personal thing for most artist but maybe Im wrong.

[@ZepyhrLight]

No you feel right.

[@khadeem56]

It is but it helps the branding, in an era where you can't even see them perform this type of stuff helps your core core audience feel like they know you.

[@Klitavox]

You're correct

[@wolfstar675]

Courtney is the best. I'm so waiting for a Spiritbox LP!

[@adamsharpmusic]

that was really inspiring actually! something as simple as just using a word generator to come up with a starting point is such a good idea. Loved the full song on gear gods!

[@ajjohnson9402]

I could listen to her sing gibberish for the rest of my life.

[@stevofficialmusic]

This is awesome. It takes guts to be vulnerable enough to let people into this process. She just does it so willingly and unashamedly. This is affirming for me and my vocal writing process personally, but I’m sure there are others out there who have watched this who are empowered and affirmed by this as well.

[@TheBanana93]

Hell yeah! My random singing to songs over and over again isn't for nothing!

[@snowtrodden]

I think Nik Nokturnal and Courtney could create a banger.

[@steelo_g]

I am 100% jealous of their friendship. I wanna be friends with both of them :(

[@ZepyhrLight]

THEY DEFINITELY COULD MAKE A SONG , HECK SLAP her on the first song Nik and that one vocalist I can't remember made. 😂😂😂 The one with the huge blegh.

[@jakeallen5726]

Omg this is the best idea ive seen in music in a looooong time

[@gordo970]

@@ZepyhrLight Andy Cizek is the man you speak of

[@ZepyhrLight]

@@gordo970 yes

[@hanksilman4016]

This was weirdly super interesting to watch.

[@Elviolli]

I can't even describe how awesome this was to see someone in their creational (yeah it's not a word I know) element. You'd be so damn vulnerable and exposed doing all that kinda thing on camera. I know I could never do that. What an inspiration.....keep up the good work y'all! Victoria represent!

[@bsdude010]

Super cool getting a look into the creative process of song writing!

[@davidwolfe6773]

She is to me the most diverse women in metal on so many different aspects i love it hands she is my favorite female vocalist

[@mutatednut]

Tatiana

[@LivingLife84]

@@mutatednut 100% agree.

[@dregga7638]

@@mutatednut 100% disagree.

[@arnaldorulz]

This is why she is one of my favorite vocalists I have the same exact process and I thought I was lazy in doing it in that fashion but she validated the process and I'm happy to see this

[@callmeVHS]

11:53 "screamy" sounds like some sewer monster. That was crazy

[@SweetGravityKj]

The way her face turned red 😂 but it was really good

[@MechanicalPeanut]

I'm so glad you recorded your side of that Courtney! Very cool piece. Now I more fully understand how you and Michael write so well together. Definitely an interesting way to write, by humming a tune and finding appropriate lyrics afterwards.

[@leejackson1546]

Courtney is super talented! Love spiritbox, can't wait for a full album!

[@theotherrobzombie]

I love how she's just so genuine and not embarrassed by the process by which she does things. I've never seen this before and always wondered how this whole process of putting a song together goes. I'm sure it's different with other bands. They do what works for them. This is just cool to see. I feel like I'm in the band. 🤘🏻

[@heribertoarriolapeztna2380]

11:00 omg, i really love this!!!!!!

[@poltergeistx]

Our precious goblin

[@Stewdiggy]

A Dallas Green/AOF reference. I still do not understand how those guys didn’t blow up in the states. Still love that band.

[@rickymallory4365]

Dallas is a gem.

[@ashleynoname3580]

Wait, they weren't as big elsewhere as they are in Canada? Man, they were my very first intro to like screamo stuff. I still remember the first time I saw the video for Counterparts when I was like, 12 or 13, on late night Much Music.

[@SuperMKi1]

@@ashleynoname3580 Never heard about A Dallas Green, but alexisonfire was pretty big in germany along with Billy Talent. Hope that helps lol

[@eddieeeeeee69]

@@ashleynoname3580 they didn't blow up in the US really. I feel they're known everywhere though.

[@roblosh8417]

@@SuperMKi1 Just "Dallas Green", that's the singer of alexisonfire and he started doing his own solo career. Great stuff if you want to check it out!

[@kirbypoohbear]

She's adorable.......wen she singing wit her eyes closed u can feel that she's giving all she's got! I love her eyes 😎👍

[@devili7y585]

You know what ? I'd love to see Courtney try to make a Deathcore song, like a bonus track on their future album ? I liked when she tried different vocals in this video, especially the deathcore ones !

[@666Mrgunslinger]

Spiritbox album is all we need rn.

[@ZepyhrLight]

Yes , yes it is.. but take the patience spiritbox has with creating songs and apply it to waiting for the songs :) I CANNOT WAIT either but im okay with waiting because once it comes out I'm gonna play every single song until I find the favorites and then the favorites until I find that one that grew on me , and then the singles again until the album fades out. It happens to me with all music. Something like that at least

[@ZepyhrLight]

@@passagenoir thank you man !!

[@circlonianmapper]

September 17 man! Can’t wait

[@TheFloatingHouse]

And, you happy?

[@666Mrgunslinger]

@@TheFloatingHouse yup

[@callmeVHS]

And then i scremm.

[@jester12341]

And then do the stompy stomp.

[@Krondelo]

You are a true artist, keep rocking on girl!

[@tommiller8k928]

I love seeing the creative process. Wow. 🤩

[@lynnef1988]

This was AWESOME! I love seeing a little bit of the process like this, it's really interesring watching an artist work. 😍

[@rosemorningstar5368]

Wow it’d be so incredible to see more about how different artists go about creating. It’s so inspirational.

[@mycoachknowsthesheriff]

12:28 FUCKEN BRUTAL

[@AdenMackdaddy]

She is amazing! What a super rad glimpse into one of my favorite vocalists writing process. Thank you for sharing so inspirational

[@stanislawrybinski]

11:03 - yo that high scream tho!

[@ZaBiMaRuSz]

when you realize you compose the same way as Courtney LMFAO love this vid

[@justryanmurphy]

Nice. Found this after the Gear Gods video -- fun to see the different approaches and how you go to the end product. Also, fucking LOVE Spirit Box, so that was a rad little Easter egg.

[@stephaniehyden2440]

How cool it is to watch you work. Love it ❤

[@SorooshMhs]

Trey when he sees this: “you dare use my own spells against me Potter?”

[@montanaduke490]

Man she is just beautiful in every way

[@19ThreeLions97]

this is so cool what the hell 11:00 i really really did not expect that

[@nathankatsiaficas2576]

Most versatile metal vocalist and best gutturals around!

[@BrendanDHara]

That's usually how I start my songs too! I literally freestyle gibberish, and then suddenly a word or phrase will make itself known, and that's when all the other pieces start to fit, and I can really start thinking about concepts and how to build around those corner stones I've found. Really cool to see Courtney do the same thing. She's so good!

[@laddyaddy1963]

“Writing in the notebook because I’m old”. I know the feeling;)

[@ashleynoname3580]

Seeing the process was awesome. I really enjoyed that. I think seeing videos like this could really help people who might feel something blocking them from writing music. To be able to see the process might make it less intimidating. So if you're one of those people, you've seen the process, now go! Go be creative and make music for the world! XD

[@justdave9610]

That was fascinating getting to see behind the curtain a little bit and see you developing some melodies and whatnot

[@thedebapriyakar]

YOOOOO GEAR GODS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SERIES!!

[@BandWithAName]

She’s so pretty

[@potatotactics1398]

I was about to call you a simp but then I realized I would be a hypocrite if I said that

[@ZepyhrLight]

@smeerveld and your simp for not simping first ha

[@avengedpena19]

Ultimate masterpiece in the making! She's the greatest!🤘

[@shelbycolley9565]

Love to see your process! 🤙🏼

[@tlfocht]

I need a compilation of all of the "little goblin things" only. This is great.

[@Ampullae]

Fantastic! Love this type of stuff.

[@classicbananamilk]

How can anyone be this awesome

[@IJH-Music]

LOVE IT

[@sicilcaney5818]

I'm so proud of Courtney and Spiritbox in general! Such great people making great music.

[@YelsewNesnej]

This is an important video! ❤️ great job Courtney. 😎🤘

[@Ladal_one]

So exceptional, so pretty ! So proud that she is in the metal world ! ❤️‍🔥

[@arisakax]

"cool guy black metal" 5:33

[@illuminatiCorgi]

10:20 She so wholesome 😐❤

[@fallingforyoualways]

God is a woman, and her name is Courtney LaPlante

[@sergiosaviola7940]

I could spend the whole nite listening to Courtney 😀she so awesome!! and funny!! Love her

[@NIGHTOWLmetalcore]

her voice sounds even better than on recording!!

[@TheFloatingHouse]

I would love to hear some of those 'goblin' vocals in a song one day! :D

[@Ryo7_7]

You're one of the best new singers in the music. Love Spiritbox. 🤘🏾

[@metalcoregrayson]

This is awesome I’d love to see more

[@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd]

It’s awesome to see how artist write their songs. I love that Metallica does this which the last few albums. But this takes it a step further and shows the vocal aspects from step 1. Super helpful for someone that may get discouraged or swamp with starting a task like this.

[@Paradoxbear]

Wicked! Great stuff letting us into your world Courtney.

[@sidsmith6839]

Clean asf ❤

[@juliettemcgee9055]

12:27 😲

[@ShufflofigusCam]

Ooh, I was hoping to see this. Thought it would be up on the Patreon :O

[@thiagocosta3953]

yesss, Courtney! muse is good. looove this video

[@DigiKiller]

Just...awesome!

[@Payterman]

I’ve never seen anything like this before. Big fan!

[@anthonyberry8604]

raw, real, absolute love dudes.

[@MechanicalPeanut]

Also, keep working on finding that gutteral sound! Definitely be badass with the awesome breakdowns Michael comes up with.

[@ZepyhrLight]

Their wasn't a single breakdown 😂

[@MechanicalPeanut]

@@ZepyhrLightNot sure why I feel the need to respond but apparently I am... I wasn't talking about this song. You could have gotten that from my comment specifically talking about "Michael" Stringer... Her husband, and the guitarist and music writer of Spiritbox. He always throws in a badass guitar breakdown in their tracks. Since Courtney herself has stated in a few interviews she doesn't know how to do guttural sounds. During her process of writing the lyrics for this song, she got kinda close and said "oh, that sounds cool". Hence my comment of keep working on it, that would go good with Michael's breakdowns.

[@ZepyhrLight]

@@MechanicalPeanut ohhhhhhhhhhh duh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 for some reason I thought Michael was Trevor. Mr Stringer himself ay. Lowkey isn't she gutterally screaming in holy roller ?

[@MechanicalPeanut]

@@ZepyhrLight No worries, sorry just seemed like you were being trollish. Also, not quite. Courtney has some nice lows in "Holy Roller" but no gutturals. In Ryo's version he adds one or two. Courtney says she's never been able to do them. Up until a month ago she thought she still had vocal chord injuries caused from not screaming properly when she started touring with IWABO. Now that she got the green light from her Otolaryngologist that they have FULLY HEALED, I'm hoping she fells comfortable enough to experiment and add to her already amazing vocal repertoire. Judging by her new live recordings for XM's liquid metal virtual concert ( videos yet to be publicly released so watch for them, its amazing!), she may be doing just that! They sounds so friggin good, just when I thought she couldn't sound any better they drop these easter eggs in their Patreon!

[@cleberdasilva8899]

Courtney you`re Awesome! !!!!

[@gafuraskarov2814]

I really like her turns and lyrics habits, they are not very predictable and easy to understand. Btw I have same headphones lol

[@repsej93]

I'm still not sure what I like more while watching this: Me: OoOoooOoOOh I like that! Courtney: OoOoooOoOOh I like that!

[@liamhatchell7015]

I thought it was just me who started writing lyrics by spouting gibberish. I feel so validated.

[@kamilnowak5168]

Hi Courtney!!! I still love looking at the photo I took with y'all in Poznań! ❤️❤️❤️

[@cooltechnician]

Nice! I managed to catch them in Vienna.. they are just great people and musicians.. love them

[@gavinc6366]

WE LYK U COURTNEY, DON'T YOU WORRY

[@BayouFrog]

I thought it was really interesting for her to share her thought process during the creation of a song.

[@datsikkid_]

Courtney is my metal girl crush atm

[@lilaotearoa5399]

This song but 100% clean and a cappella or very bare bones music would be amazing.

[@davidlefranc6240]

keep up the great songs !

[@djenthallman4448]

I like the S C R E M S

[@РомашкаБруцкий]

Красотка, глаз не оторвать!) ❤️

[@LordWarcrown]

This may look weird, but this is what we musicians do at 3 I'm the morning lol. I straight up talk to myself too with no camera going

[@testrabbit]

That's a cool idea about using dice for numerators/denominators of time sigs, get a d12 and pick a root tone, too.

[@bw6138]

Twin as in symbiotic relationship between night and day, dark and light, death and life, nightmares and dreams.

[@Kabz8]

Get you a girl that can goblin screm

[@swingonthespiral]

Oh I wish 😳😥

[@matt_core]

She is fuckin great my god. That screams

[@IAmAndreArrington]

Your process is a LOT more complicated than mine. 😂😂😂 I literally just shut off all distractions, open a TextEdit file on my make, bring up a rhyme generator, theeeeen about an hour later...recording time. And I can’t eveeer track vocals sitting down. 😅 my diaphragm doesn’t cooperate like that. 😂

[@chasethompson6149]

Courtney is amazing. One of the best vocalists in music, period. On a different note, does she actually track the vocals off-axis/sideways with the SM7b? Or was she just getting ideas down to officially track later?

[@ryanexsus]

That's just demoing.

[@DrummingElk]

World needs more people like Courtney :) Would love to work together someday.

[@nonstar8182]

Would have been cool to hear the final product

[@KirillKabernik]

Nobody: Absolutely nobody: Random words generator: Speed generates stop!

[@MrNerdyBrit]

This is so helpful, I'm going to try the jibberish singing thig.