HOW IS THIS NOT MORE POPULAR?! Vocal ANALYSIS of Blackbriar's Zora!

[@blackbriarmusic]

I love this so much!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Elizabeth ❤️ Love, Zora

[@TJKlownttv]

Thank you all for making such beautiful music

[@nicoxWTxTH]

See you guys in a few days in Utrecht❤

[@xharleycitax]

You deserve it ❤

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I'm not only grateful I get to hear your voice for the first time through this lens, but that you blow me away every single time. Thank you for making crazy amazing music, Zora, and I hope I can hear you live some day!!! ♥

[@simosagi]

Elizabeth, maybe you can arrange a tea time chat with Zora sometime after the album release?

[@maggotpudding]

I think Blackbriar's collab with Ulli Perhonen "Snow white and rose red" deserves a good reacting to.

[@stasa-X]

I agree 👍, the song is amazing!!

[@s-boy4613]

Absolutely

[@najrenchelf2751]

Also, Moonflower with Marjana :)

[@Rancid-Jane]

Blackbriar is very much under appreciated.

[@bloodysmurf]

I totally agree. Can't put my finger on it exactly, but I feel that the production on the albums does them a disservice. There is a sterility where there should be so much more sonic warmth to embrace the vibe of the music.

[@Rancid-Jane]

@@bloodysmurf That could be true. I am not astute in the art of recordings, so I am unable to agree or disagree.

[@finalangie562]

I discovered Blackbriar because of this channel and have been obsessed with Zora’s voice ever since. She is just magic when she sings!

[@Dimaria-White]

I discovered this channel because of Blackbriar 😂

[@Juggoth1]

I discovered this channel a bit after discovering Blackbriar and was stoked, that Elizabeth had just released a video on one of their songs :D

[@CyberGhostArt]

This band is criminally underrated, Zora's voice is MAGIC, and such a sweet person, everytime i see her appearing anywhere she's just so adorable, im completely haunted by this song

[@jeffersonian000]

Zora is awesome, especially how she turns lyrics into dark incantations. She truly does weave a spell!

[@DeniseHofs]

What fascinates me personally most is that Zora sounds amazing on record, but does it perfectly live, too. It is insane how much talent she has. That + the epic instrumentals make for an amazing band, I truly do hope more people will know about them & support them, they are great people who deserve the world. ♥

[@PW_Thorn]

❤ Denise always tells the truth... about Blackbriar, at least 😂!

[@shademoriq]

Blackbriar are an awesome band they deserve to be much more well known than they are. Their songs sound magical, ethereal and they are so talented.

[@milesromine9960]

Thank you Elizabeth from the bottom Of Blackbriar obsessed heart. ❤️ 😆

[@konradstanczyk5158]

Blackbriar has slowly carved its way as one of my favorite bands of all time. Each one of their songs is a beautiful, often dark, but always incredibly enchanting journey both musically, vocally and lyrically. I'm really looking forward to watching more of your reactions to their lovely music!

[@MirA12334]

Ive followed blackbriar almost right after their first songs and i am so happy they finally get more recognition😊😊😊

[@vanlepthien6768]

This is not only musically entrancing, but I love how they incorporate both historical and mythological elements into their songs. "Fairy of the Bog" is a good example of them doing both.

[@PonderingOrbs930]

They really get the soul of the fantasy and not just the superficial stuff, too. Really good interpretation of these legends.

[@yulaiho43]

Can't wait to hear this in full! That's so right: Zora's voice and storytelling are very fitting (also) for Halloween! 🖤

[@mitchellperry8173]

Zora and Blackbriar have filled a space inside of me that I never knew was missing.. Blackbriar are in their very own realm of musicianship 💜 Thank you for revisting them Elizabeth 🙏

[@sirgog]

Love Blackbriar. Their newest song, Forever And A Day, is incredible too, although about one of their only non-Halloween songs. Until Eternity, Arms of the Ocean and Selkie are all masterpieces too.

[@buphmin]

Between PoE and all the power/symphonic metal I listen to I keep seeing you everywhere xD Maybe we will bump into each other at show one day 🤘

[@juanchibrossa8569]

I will never get tired of saying that Blackbriar and Zora (as a singer) completely deserve the recognition they are getting. Although they deserve much more recognition!

[@abe3802]

You got me into this immediately! Ordered the CD with no hesitation...

[@PW_Thorn]

You won't regret ❤

[@luisebritta6139]

Blackbriar was suggested to me on Spotify a while back. Such a great band! Can’t wait to see them live again soon!

[@Lyjeria]

They are absolutely amazing live! Can highly recommend!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

So good!

[@stefansmit4735]

dutch band who deserve more knowledge.. ive seen them live multiple time. and met them few times. they are amazing

[@Robert_Herring]

Wonderful reaction, Elizabeth. Zora is magic, a fairy. This is my favorite from the upcoming album, looking forward to the whole thing.

[@BurningmonkeyGTR]

I'm so glad Zora and the other Blackbriar fans finally got through to one of the bigger reaction KZbinrs, I'm fairly sure their fanbase is actually smaller than yours One random note, not many people know that Zora can actually do rough vocals too, and her almost jaguar like scream in "Ready To Kill" is one of my favourites Final note, highly recommend her acoustic performance of "Hear You Scream*

[@PonderingOrbs930]

I agree. Blackbriar is the boss right now. Zora gives me chills every time I hear her, 100. Lyrics are usually there, too.

[@mathewseason1078]

I hadn't heard of Blackbriar before you covered "The Séance" last year. I have since gone on to buy everything they have ever released and now own multiple shirts! I love the choices Zora makes vocally on this newest album and previous like the sigh in the word August near the start of "The Evergreen and Weeping Tree" or the leaps/fall-overs on the word up in "Thumbelina" as well as the trills in this song and "Bloody Footprints in the Snow". I would love you to cover more music from Blackbriar!

[@Jesssaaaa]

Blackbriar are one of my favourite bands i love seeing people appreciate Zora's voice and the band's originality. New slbum is also amazinggggg

[@NuclearBlastRecords]

🖤🖤

[@jmazoso]

Thanks for giving these kind of artists a place.

[@animachainzvideoz5921]

Oh this is awesome I am very excited for this. This is one of Blackbriar's best songs I think, although they have dozens of amazing songs.

[@karol-s8c]

I love blackbriar ❤❤❤ zora voice is incredible 🖤🖤🖤

[@Whoracle8531]

I love the band, the video and the symbolism so much. Great analysis as usual. Can't wait to see Blackbriar live on friday!

[@Rancid-Jane]

Oh cool you are going to the concert. Have fun.

[@PW_Thorn]

So do I 🤘😜 Friday will be THE day for me! (Album's release + gig)

[@Percy92]

I'm also going to see them Friday! Can't wait!

[@aSheNtRaiLs28]

Zora really is one of a kind. Everytime I listen to Blackbriar I appreciate Zora's vocal nuances and the uniqueness of her voice and style, and of course the music!

[@NatalieHobson-ww2mx]

Wonderful! my kind of music! Zora is a talented lady, with a great band by her side, so atmospheric...more music like this please!👏💜🖤xxx

[@PW_Thorn]

Already lots of comments 👍 I just wanted to let everyone know that Blackbriar's second full album "A Dark Euphony" will be out this friday! This song and 10 others masterpieces will be on it. ...and I'm dying waiting for it for so long since the announcement 🥴

[@colrhodes377]

I would say that Eivor would be amazing around Halloween 🎃. That lady gives me goosebumps

[@lindanicodem7707]

Love Blackbriar ❤❤❤. Almost their new album including this song. In already saw them three times live (so good). And met them after a show. Now going to the forth time concert Blackbriar

[@TJKlownttv]

Can't wait until reactors are getting interviews with Blackbriar By far 1 of the most underrated bands out there

[@Metzwerg74]

in the 90s, there were quite a lot gothic rock bands with similiar vocals.... one of the reasons, i love Blackbriar...

[@psicologar8698]

Que FANTÁStica análise !!! Como sempre fenomenal !!! Quanta emoção, sensibilidade e profissionalismo em se trabalho ! Parabéns ! Adoro suas reações !!!

[@IMMORTALWASP666]

I’m gonna see them live in 2 weeks.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

I loved your reaction and analysis of this, Elizabeth. I've been a fan of Blackbriar and Zora Cock since they started, they're quite well known to people in the Metal and Goth scene but not so much beyond, I'm so glad that you discovered them and Zora's amazing voice. At times she reminds me of another band from some years ago, 'All About Eve' and their lead singer 'Julianne Regan', not so much in overall sound but in certain moments.

[@PW_Thorn]

A huge thank you to Elizabeth's patrons!!! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@judgedino]

What an absolute banger to start spooky season! You've settled bar high for what's to follow! Mwah xx

[@teenytinymagpie]

OMG I loveee blackbriar!!

[@Andy_from_de]

Great timing! 48 hours after this goes live I will meet Zora (and Melissa / Ad Infinitum) before their concert in Munich.

[@TracyD2]

Have fun!

[@iDEATH]

I am so jealous! I love both of them and their bands, damn you! I hope you have enough fun for us both (I'm in Canada, so who knows when I might get the chance to see them live). 😀🤘

[@mormacil]

How was it? I see them in about 24 hours myself.

[@Andy_from_de]

@@mormacil then you saw them the day before me and you can answer the questiion directly your self - awesome of course!

[@mormacil]

@@Andy_from_de Oh I counted from your comment, my bad

[@princesaoscura]

Es una excelente banda, la calidad musical es increible, y sus letras interesantes. Merecen mas reconocimiento

[@michaelraine8111]

thank you (again) for introducing me too an incredible new voice for me!

[@PW_Thorn]

Discovering Blackbriar was to me like finding Disneyland in the middle of the Mordor 😂 (Each song they have is so very perfect!)

[@techiegirl1331]

OOOOH MAN is right! WOW!!! I've never heard of Blackbriar before. Incredible! I'm going to listen to their new album after I watch your first analysis of them. THANK YOU SO MUCH, Elizabeth! I fell more in love with music today. 💞

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

i love this song , - the melody is so beautiful and the lyrics ,but her voice is so perfect - i agree they should get more exposure. i found this song on spotify recommendations, so i hope others do too

[@Rodj71]

The music is amazing, I love Blackbriar, and Zora's vocals are so cool. but I'm finding more and more a bit difficult to get through your videos these days, and I've watched for years, since you first 'discovered' metal music. Please see this as meant as constructive criticism and not anything else, as I still recognise your popularity and success (and wish you loads more of it!) Sometimes, it's not necessary to stop the songs as much, or go back quite as much. Or why not change it up - listen all the way through, let us see your initial reactions as you listen, and THEN do an analysis on certain parts? I realise too this may require a bit more set-up on your behalf, but I feel it would reward us with a less choppy, less frustrating viewing experience. Your enjoyment and knowledge of the music is really infectious and I often find myself smiling along with you, and grateful that you pick up on things I was hoping you would notice, but sometimes you speak so softly and go into mumble-mode, I just can't hear what you're saying. Some of us are OLD, lol! And over-waffle slightly, saying the same thing is different way, and repeatedly. I also acknowledge a lot of folk will say, get a load of 'im, lol! Well, fair enough, but as a long time viewer, I'm entitled to make a comment now and then I hope. With all good wishes!

[@danlscan]

I like listening with you because you make me think about all the sound that I would otherwise gloss over. You've given me much to realize about music that I've casually heard for 40 years but haven't appreciated. I'm a mechanic and technician of electronic, hydraulic and electric systems. I fully believe experience doing a thing is essential for true understanding but one can get a sense of mastery from simply spending some time in the presence of a master. Thank you so much for all you do. I sang choir in middle school and thought I had some understanding of voice beyond lay but the more I know, the more I understand how much more I have to learn. I continue the journey with you. Thank you so much!

[@sirkat344]

It literally took me a mere 10 seconds to love this.... 😍 Ok, fine. It's time to add some Blackbriar to my library. Elizabeth, the "Wall of Sound" may have to have a name change w/ all the 'new' (to me) music you've made me add. Ya might say, it's 'spooky..." 😈 Fantastic vocals! Love it!

[@marshall_banana]

never enough blackbriar

[@wineguzzlinguy]

Am I the only one who thinks Halloween is the best holiday. I cant wait to see the rest of the seasons video analysis.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I'm dropping 4 more Halloween analysis videos on Patreon. I went all out this year!

[@joergojschaefer3521]

@@TheCharismaticVoice 👍

[@chipsunday5563]

​@@TheCharismaticVoicePlease don't forget about Helloween. Let's bring the Helloween for Halloween tradition back

[@tazyou11]

​@@chipsunday5563My sentiments exactly. I was just going to mention this, but you beat me to it. We seriously need the song that literally is Halloween, although King Diamond did a pretty good Halloween song also. Has Elizabeth ever listened to the King Diamond Halloween song. I know she listened to King Diamond. Anyway, Helloween is awesome

[@stpetie7686]

Blackbriar! Now this is the way to kick off a new week.

[@lossow1]

I discovered Blackbriar by chance many years ago, and I think they are one of my favourite 'happy little accidents." I've always thought I'd love to hear a duet with Zora and Sharon from Within Temptation, I suspect their voices would be awesome together.

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

She, really, is a singular voice. As someone who loves mythology and story telling, I, really, do appreciate that BB makes such topics a guiding motif; and, yes, her voice absolutely ensorcells. There are those times - in darkest hours past midnight's stroke - while imbibing a stronger drink, listening to their tunes, that I do find myself checking behind me, every so often, just to make sure... A great review, Professor. Let the Halloweenie Games begin!

[@UndercoverWoodcraft]

I just wanted to say just watching you react and seeing your emotions to the songs makes me happy. You look like you have so much joy listening to them all.

[@Robert_Herring]

Excited for this one.

[@veronicadavanzo2064]

Zora’s voice is one of the most unique! She just has so much agility and is not afraid to play around with it in her writing.

[@maanvis81]

I think I heard the song about ghosts through you as well :). I love zora's voice and the way Joost vd Broek keeps producing these albums :)

[@GerVoeten]

Amazing how Zora's voice doesn't only produces this haunting sound but with that it changes the atmosphere at the moment you hear it. Brilliant song and visualised accordingly.

[@GerVoeten]

We are attending the 5th show in a row of the tour tomorow and its amazng how the atmosphere comes tto life in the venue over and over again ! There still seem to be some tickets for the switzerland shows to experience blackbriar live.

[@figgock1358]

Zora Cock is so under rated. I’m also a huge Lacey Sturm & Maria Brink fan if you ever do any Flyleaf or In This Moment stuff that would be awesome.

[@maxleveladventures]

Flyleaf…wow. I haven’t heard that name in 15 years. Now I have to go on a nostalgia trip.

[@figgock1358]

@@maxleveladventuresLacey’s solo stuff afterwards was also great. But they’ve reformed and doing some tours now I read.

[@danelmore2783]

Fantastic video!! Thanks so much.

[@187manowar]

I'm so glad you do these videos. You've introduced me to so much amazing new music. I never would have found half of these bands without your channel. Thank you so much!! Halloween is my favorite Holiday. It's the best time of the year. #autumn rocks!

[@MrsBrit1]

Usually, a sin eater was already a downtrodden person in society. Outcasted, destitute, living on the outskirts and this was their only way to scrape by. They didn't do it because they cared about the dead person's soul. They typically did it because it was pay and a bite to eat. They did it because this was all they could do to get by. It was a sad existence from what I've read and heard about it. Once you were a sin eater, you remained a sin eater. I just finished the video. Your face when she John Coffee'd the sins was hilarious! Amazing!

[@abbyprettyinpink]

Imagine having the chance of listening Blackbriar for the first time again ❤. crazy

[@robingelebal8447]

My small country must be proud of this Dutch band!

[@PumpkinBecki]

Zora's voice is exquisite isn't it, a massive thank you to your Patrons for choosing this. I've got a whole Blackbriar Spotify playlist that is constantly on repeat. Goosebump-tasic ❤xx

[@sarahlepper]

YESSSS! I’ve been waiting for this one!

[@DeKempster]

Cant wait to see them next week, together with Ad Infinitum

[@Calvin.of.Martin.Street]

I have never heard of "bleeding vibrato" much less having actually heard it. I had to play that part over and over because it's just so amazing!

[@Goscalyon]

Yes another one of our glorious singers highlighted here

[@donnring2824]

Thanks for reacting to this. Blackbiar is on of my favorite bands. Zora has an amazing voice. Sometimes I think that she might just be an actual siren.

[@iDEATH]

I am so excited for their new album! I'll have to wait for my physical stuff to get to Canada from The Netherlands, but I'm still so excited! I love how they make use of folklore, myth and the supernatural in their songs, and how carefully they appear to have crafted their haunting sound.

[@andy781_]

Not only is she an amazing singer, her portrayal of characters in their videos really bring them to life , and the way she looks at camera can give chills

[@sarahburns870]

I think she has a beautiful enchanting mellowdiy and sounds so smooth just a beautiful voice ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@angrydan8268]

I detest how much amazing music, voices & performances are out there i find myself loving which i have no other way of discovering. Thank you Elizabeth for what you do. Thank you Blackbriar & Zora for everything. I first heard Zora on KZbin music as a recommended cover song "What Else Is There" I can see this current obsession becoming life long love affair 🖤❤🖤

[@orkleth]

I first listened to Blackbriar when they released Until Eternity back in 2017 and was immediately mesmerized by her voice. It's taken a bit but I'm glad this band is getting the recognition they deserve.

[@ElliryannaLailoken]

Every time i listen to Blackbriar i just wish the songs were longer.

[@PW_Thorn]

In my best dreams you would have done it exactly like that, Elizabeth ❤ It's like Zora's birthday without one more year 😊

[@resisttheempire3487]

I just found Blackbriar like a couple weeks ago cause they are opening for Battle Beast in Baltimore that my friend and I are going too so we checked them out we were both blown away with how good they were cause neither of us heard of them. We actually both agree our favorite song is Bloody Footprints In The Snow. Though I love the whole album and can't wait to see them live in June

[@lchris33]

This is a beautiful and haunting song and video. It makes me want to learn more about Blackbriar as I don't think I've listened to them before. Definitely perfect for Halloween! Another I'd recommend to Elizabeth or anyone who isn't familiar with her is Loreena McKennitt, especially All Soul's Night, another great Halloween/Samhain song from a while back. I think her voice is in some ways comparable to Zora's, combining a kind of operatic quality with Celtic and folk traditions.

[@melek75]

i adore blackbriar since fractured fairytales and i feel sooo happy cz ur reaction is similar to mine , the goosebumps and everything thank u for this

[@rhystheodore4903]

"Selkie' was the first song I heard by them and I immediately fell in love with it. Maybe a week later I was adopting my second female kitty from a shelter and she had the name Selkie bestowed upon her before her carrier even made to the car 😻

[@DiksenDavire]

Zora's has a lovely voice and singing technique, but I think she's a good actress too.

[@autumnc7215]

Beautiful Delirium gives you a real good look at her singing.

[@beastleemain]

I found your channel not long from finding Lorna shore recently. I literally am obsessed with all types of music and get chills all the time listening to certain things. The excitement that you show in your videos for music and sound is definitely how I feel.

[@vanilla_milkshake]

well now I have a new band to listen to this October! thanks for the music suggestion 🖤🖤

[@aliaab123]

I love Blackbriar. Theyre so talented.

[@djking44151]

Zora's voice is so ethereal. I love it!

[@animachainzvideoz5921]

Pure artistic beauty and depth Blackbriar.

[@evanhovey2554]

There is a movie called the last sin eater from 2007 that talks about that very thing. Great film

[@arjenkeyser9937]

I saw them live last thursday together with ad invinitum in Utrecht. Zora is great. Thanks for the review Elizabeth

[@markh.williamsauthor7286]

I have not heard them before... I will be listening to them now!!! Thanks!

[@josephkowalik5443]

Never heard of this band til I watched this. Been listening to some of their songs and I like them alot. snow white rose red featuring ulli perhonen is a great duet.

[@KalicstoElsupremo]

I watched them live and THET WERE AMAZING!!!

[@moshecallen]

I discovered Blackbriar via a youtube recommendation. I was blown away from the start.

[@Channel4Infinity]

I know Zora for a long time she lived in the same street was at Halloween partys where she sang. She definitely deserves more attention as does the whole band!

[@matthewhimes102]

Wow, this is very good. Immediately added to my Playlist!

[@Danirure1987]

Better yet, live they are *chef's kiss* amaaazing! 😉

[@yubogolfer4040]

I'll see Blackbriar together with Ad Infinitum next week in Hamburg and am really looking forward to it.

[@nigeldepledge3790]

From the first time I heard Blackbriar (Snow White and Rose Red, in which Zora duets with a guest vocalist), I have been enchanted by Zora's voice. Although I'm not sure "enchanted" is quite the right word. Ensorcelled. I am ensorcelled by Zora's voice every time I hear her sing. And it so perfectly suits the gothic vibe of Blackbriar's music.