How Jinjer's Tatiana Shmayluk Learned to Scream

[@Jc21112]

I think we all should give a high-five to that awesome friend who showed her Otep in the first place.

[@sgtraytango]

Yeah, I remember first hearing of them in 2001 through Kerrang magazine and then got to see them a year later when I was 18 when Ozzfest happened at Donington (it was either catch Otep on te second stage or stick around the main stage for Lostprophets and Millencolin). Their set blew me away, walked out of that building an instant fan.

[@lavenderllamamusic]

@@sgtraytango in hindsight, it was probably best that you never saw Lostprophets lol

[@tacosalpaxtor]

We owe that friend so much!!

[@chrismeyers5963]

I remember I had gotten a hold of a promo disk by Otep and holy shit, I heard Menstrual pig and was blown away that a woman can growl like that haha

[@kaiqualls815]

I agree 100%

[@jonathanalfaro9400]

I hope Tatiana really takes care of her voice because she is definitely one of the best vocalist if not thee best vocalist ive heard in metal.

[@RyanREAX]

So many better vocalists.

[@HarptoHeart69]

Yeah she's definitely good but not the best.

[@Celatra]

Mikael Åkerfeldt from 1998 to 2006 says hello

[@luiseduardolarinescobar1256]

I LOVE Tati's screams fr, but o think there are so much better screamers, i mean she is a monster, but you forgot some dudes that are incredible in history, even today, there are some Killers like Alex Terribl, Dickey from infant anihilator, etc...

[@cooltechnician]

@@luiseduardolarinescobar1256 they are good growlers/ screamers only...Tatiana has a beautiful singing voice as well.

[@yavor_zlatanov]

"They would think that I'm probably possessed" - said the best female vocalist of all time

[@aksteele49]

The devil is possessed by Tatiana

[@danielmrtns]

Vocal coaches: “Tatiana is using her vestibular folds, which are really her false vocal cords...” Tati: “yeah, I went outside in the cold and screamed at cars.....”

[@grotesque666]

Hell randy blythe said he just tried it at a bar one day lol

[@davidlefranc6240]

lmao!

[@marielecastan2678]

I thought she was a fry screamer.

[@markwyman6753]

DIIGG!! BURY MEEE!!

[@marcosgaido2767]

She's so lovely ❤️

[@andrewk3725]

Her only vocal coach was a pillow, but the result is so impressive .

[@bilalashraf1611]

I read this comment at the beginning of the video and I took it out of context

[@hajni4699]

I learnt to scream with a pillow but I don't sound half as good as her

[@Maleh_]

@@bilalashraf1611 😂😂😂😂

[@Endeavr_]

@@kenandrieling5885 in your dreams maybe

[@Spthomas47]

@@kenandrieling5885 as someone who screamed into a pillow for the reason you're inferring, yet as a6 year old... I thought the same.

[@icuddlecats1]

I'm a proud Mom of a lead singer in a Death Metal band and her Mom must feel so much pride. She is incredible!!!

[@user-mf6fi5tb4z]

which band ?

[@LX.Zandaaa62]

Cringe

[@therevanchist7066]

@@LX.Zandaaa62 lol

[@littlebear9842]

@@LX.Zandaaa62 not cringe to support your kids

[@tr-iu1nq]

@@littlebear9842 hes probably never had support in anything

[@ENERDTAYMENT]

Her english has gotten so much better, and she seems so much less shy in interviews these days. Jinjer is easily my favorite modern band.

[@metalesq_]

She’s such a vocal beast, and the fact that she seems so sweet makes it that much better. ...and I love the Incubus shirt!

[@Eyes-Scream0213]

Yeah I wasn't expecting her to wear Incubus shirt. Incubus is now a radio friendly Alternative Rock band compared to their Funk Metal/Nu Metal roots. It means she is really listening to every type of music which is a big wow.

[@luigirinaldi4744]

I didn't expect Mudvayne to have had this role in your practise of screaming technique. They are so underrated and one of the greatest alternative metal bands ever

[@jaydeus]

L.D. 50 fucking jams start to finish.

[@bobtv7397]

There not underated I don't think. Its just because they haven't been together in years.

[@luigirinaldi4744]

@@jaydeus i love it, but i personally prefer lost and found

[@dariorox1]

not so underrated imo

[@marinanikolaeva4546]

i loved hearing about Mudvayne as an influence, love them too. lost and found was so great

[@Stefdaddie]

We need a Jinjer cover of dig!

[@richtigersoan]

YES!

[@thelvl1bandit345]

kewl profile pic \../

[@alfonzo9289]

I second this.

[@YordleSlaYer]

This needs to happen like right now!

[@goonbob27]

DEAR GOD YES!!!

[@memyself6445]

only just discovered jinjer, absolutely loving it.. and this woman... wow

[@darkdancer46]

Oh man - if you can - you NEED to go watch a show live....the effortless way this woman growls & screams.....GORGEOUS

[@alfonzo9289]

She is a beauty and she is fuckim talented. Idk how thats possible.

[@nuvisionprinting]

Likewise. Only recently landed on jinger and man what have I been missing!

[@minumero4094]

You two guys have a long journey ahead of you to catch up with their material if you're just discovering Jinjer 😐 I listened to them for the first time exactly two years ago..And I'm still catching up..😂

[@lyrissolis]

I really respect Tatiana because its not easy express/think/write in a language that isn't your native, if you read or pay attention to jinjer's lyrics you'll see they are deep and serious and practically poetical. so even though she's not having a really healthy singing/screaming rutine, she's taking everything serious. So I really admire them in general as musicans. And not to say I'm a big fan haha

[@BlackSnow2389]

"So I just started screaming at cars that went by." 🤣

[@ranityasarmah5214]

Her scream is more brutal and deeper than most male false cord screamers.

[@The_Crab_Whisperer]

That's the the thing that impresses me about Tatiana that doesn't get mentioned enough; her lyrics are INCREDIBLE, and in a second language, they are just off the charts!!! I just wish I could master a language at that level! Who knows how to 'but I'm skittish' in Ukrainian??? Amazing!

[@gloriafuchs3890]

I thought i was the only girl who wanted to learn to scream but honestly she inspires me !! And i just discoverd her through this video !!

[@metalvox89]

So many talented female screamers out there. Unfortunately, not easy for them to gain fame. Also, I personally believe that one major issue with a lot of female screamers is that if/when they sing, they all sound very similar. Fortunately, Tatiana managed to break that stigma for me

[@paulrayray7596]

Of course not there's like 8 billion people in the world.

[@EchoSappho]

I badly want to sound like Tatiana for years now, you're not alone! I do practice though and it does sound shit, like it did with her in the beginning in front of cars

[@dashiastone3588]

Me too!

[@stepitupandgo67]

she's the most adorable fire breathing monster on the planet...

[@גלבר-און-ד7פ]

She spoke about trying to imitate male vocals so that no one could tell it was a woman screaming. Boy oh boy did she nail it! By far one of my favourite female extreme vocalists. She's an absolute beast!

[@gluonpa6878]

I learned to scream by walking bare foot on a lego brick.

[@anthonywest5992]

The fact that she mentioned two very amazing, but nearly forgotten, bands in Mudvayne and Guano Apes makes me like her so much more

[@AndyFelbab]

and Otep!

[@w33k3ndbiker]

Just realised that ever since I discovered Jinjer 3 weeks ago, they have been the only band I have been listening to since. Their music and vocals are on another level! Great interview, and Tatyana seems like a very sincere and down to earth person. Hope they come to Greece someday

[@erkynagykatalin]

First Courtney LaPlante, now Tatiana? Man, we are spoiled! I really love that you've started this series, it's so interesting to hear all these amazing vocalist talk about their talent from a professional point of view!

[@cooltechnician]

Hope they feature Chaney Crabb next...

[@lukelautard8112]

And Lynsey Rae from The Anchor ☠️☠️☠️

[@anaritaneves6227]

Really loving this "How ... learn to scream" series you are doing. Keep them coming! It's interesting to see the different aproaches from each singer!

[@xGuitarInFlamesx]

I wish they could talk less and show more. I've seen thousand of videos of people explaining "how to scream", but the most useful ones are those where they show you the sounds they started with and how they transformed that sound into a good scream

[@adecentdelinquent8986]

I understand her point about knowing it's a woman screaming because of the high-pitched undertone. I try my best to sing as deep as possible and I really want to learn deathcore vocals. I love Tati's vocals and I love screaming along to Jinjer's songs, it's so inspirational!

[@junkyardwillie8320]

I don’t know, I actually kind of like the high overtones and higher pitch. Are used to dislike the sound of female screaming vocals, which I used to get a lot of crap for. You can’t deny biology, and the female voice is just different than a male’s, and the screams are usually different because of it. Lately however, it’s really been growing on me. The vocalist for this band, Courtney from Spirit box, there’s another woman who puts up covers on KZbin and I think has her own band but now I’m not remembering her name... I also love higher pitch screams in general, and many women can pull them off very well. I’m a guy with a lower voice, so higher screams for me are a bit difficult and I’m not a fan of the way mine sound. But your voice is unique to you, and that’s what’s special about it. I’m still getting comfortable with mine, but if you don’t have the sound you want it’s not the end of the world. It’s important not to try to force the sound that you simply cannot make, while also important to maybe try practicing the implementation of SAFE techniques that help you to sound the way you want. Other people usually end up liking your voice more than you do. You just have to get comfortable with it

[@junkyardwillie8320]

It’s also important to learn to work with what you have. If you can’t achieve the exact sound you’re looking for, I bet you could still make something that sounds great with your own unique style and voice

[@drummaboi5879]

@A Decent Delinquent, i drum so hmu when u put a band/project 2gether. absolutely luv female vocalist in metal cuz all the ranges you all can do. makes the music 100% more dynamic, interesting, & wayy more fun 2listen 2 after getting burnt out on same ol male copy cat screaming. has become so over saturated & boring now

[@roundhouse4201]

As a long time fan I can tell her English has gotten so much better since she first started doing interviews. Same with Eugene.

[@danabana8121]

She’s the absolute QUEEN. My daughter introduced my 49 year old self to Jinjer...& I still get chills. She’s THE best. Thought there were 2 vocalists in her band. Her transition from honey sweet to complete power is gold. 50 year old fan girl-ing out, here. 🤘😁

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Much appreciated. Jinjer is my favorite band at this time.

[@robbytherobinson6654]

Same

[@Deadeye_BH]

God, she's got the smile to melt glaciers. Tati always makes me so happy everytime I see her. Much love ❤️🤘

[@chillymac4173]

Goddamn Tati kills me she is so humble. She really doesn't know how big she has become. She is a fucking killer vocaly wise. Absolutely love her. Best singer in metal

[@Darksidedoom]

Been curious about her singing for a long time. Such an angelic face with the voice of a demon

[@Darksidedoom]

@Derek Frampton aKa 1PaPaD1 true true...forgot about her clean vocals..lol

[@Defeat_MAGA]

Demons aren't real. Not trying to be a Negative Nellie here, but can we just honor Tati's voice for what it is? She sounds like she's passionate about her lyrics and does one helluva job connecting the energy of her various sounds to the specific lyrics she writes.

[@Darksidedoom]

@@Defeat_MAGA seriously stay in church

[@Defeat_MAGA]

​@Derek Frampton aKa 1PaPaD1 - The biggest trick the church pulled off was to get people to give away their money to a group of people who made shit up. There is no evidence of a god and no historical evidence of that chap named Jesus.

[@Defeat_MAGA]

@@Darksidedoom - My goal is to liberate as many people from the cult as possible. I am B. Read Ishmael.

[@BearOfTheDead]

There's a Jinjer cover of Dig just begging to be made. First Eugene says Ryan Martinie was one of his main influences, now Tatiana says that she practiced vocals with Dig. I say make it happen.

[@drummaboi5879]

would be amazing AF, hard part would be getting her band on board

[@akshaysehgal8944]

I like how her spoken English is improving,,and thats so awesome. Literally I don't watch any other artist's interview but when Tatiana comes i simply click the video. She's such a wonderful person and that I know without knowing her.

[@jedshere]

Heard Jinjer for the first time recently, immediately went to search for who did the screaming vocals...jaw literally hit the floor when I saw it was a female...she gives me goosebumps...

[@tylerzufall2368]

Awesome that Mudvayne was the band that made you want to sing that style. Ryan Martinie inspired me to pick up the bass guitar.....absolute legend! Become a huge fan of Jinjer over the last year or so since discovering you guys.

[@juicebox4345]

Ryan martinie makes that whole band. Wish they continued to make music

[@zsauce7447]

Ryan inspired to play bass but the bass is the house I don’t have enough money for a bass and a guitar YET

[@rodrigocordero1000]

She is more than we deserve

[@BasedHawaiian]

Best interview with Tatiana. She really opened up. Good job on the interview.

[@aiorixcr]

"I'm too lazy... 🤷" I just fucking love her. The sweetest demon ever.

[@hagelslag9312]

Loved to see this side of her. I always sincerely enjoy seeing the normal daily side, views, experiences and opinions of artists. She's seems like a fun person to be around! And I love her smile :)

[@sonnyshaw6209]

She's so relatable and down to earth even though she's insane with a microphone! As someone who sings and screams at home alone she gives me hope. Love her and can't wait to hopefully see her live someday after this pandemic.

[@alfonzo9289]

It always baffles my mind how individuals talk with a huge accent but sing without one. 🤯

[@SumoRabbitOfDoom]

It's an interesting science. The speaking voice and the singing voice are controlled by two separate parts of the brain and can have completely different characteristics.

[@zeromanlyness]

She's so beautiful and talented 😭

[@marce.803]

She is lucky her parents did not hear that. I guess they would have called an exorcist :-) Her voice is sooo amazing.

[@punishmentthroughtime2904]

Did Something happened to her Parents? Just Asking

[@Ayame471989]

work

[@lordreyna6924]

I wonder what her parents think about her profession or have listened to her music.

[@vasettoo]

@@lordreyna6924 They are very proud of her and totally support her, which every family member should do with his/her child/borther/sister/etc.

[@dirtygore]

@@lordreyna6924 Her mum has a tattoo that Tati did on her back so I'd say they support what she does.

[@tmt7265]

Great interview. It was great that she shared herself and we got to see her as she really is. When she sings she seems untouchable but seeing her in this interview makes me respect her even more. Thank you

[@K-A5]

Shes so humble and powerful. What a beautiful person. I love her lyrics, they resonate with me so much. Im happy she makes sure theyre understandable when she screams. I appreciate that 💙👍

[@magdziatoja]

it's so beautifull, that it's now a full circle. she started that, because she heard a girl in a band doing this kind of a scream, now i'm metal growls bc of her. i love her, we stan a queen

[@istalrivaldr499]

I have to agree with Tatiana, there is a different mental state when holding a mic with different methods. And if someone gets into a different headspace with certain grips it can effect performance

[@aletometal3545]

Cupping the mic surely looks cool and aggressive, but really ruins the sound quality of vocals.

[@Dark__Thoughts]

It's edgier. And it is important too. Tati is not just a killer vocalist, but also a killer performer. Her whole body language when on stage, or even in videos, is really mesmerizing. I'm sure the way she holds the microphone is just one thing to get into that shtick.

[@robbytherobinson6654]

KZbin: So how many hashtags do you want in the description? Loudwire: Yes.

[@randomhockeyguy9149]

The correct answer there was #Yes.

[@robbytherobinson6654]

Random HockeyGuy, this is #perfect.

[@kokorolex]

Metal's coolest Queen

[@Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy]

Great to learn more about Jinjer as her screams and music are amazing!!

[@LarissaSouza-we1ku]

this woman is incredible! greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@sleepydragonzarinthal3533]

Tatiana, I love your authenticity! You seem like a real person, rather than most celebrities who feel they have to maintain some image, you are just you doing what you like to do, it's so refreshing! What you said about the right amount of practice, it's true of anything, even exercise, there is a benefit to long practice sessions over shorter sessions that add up to more time, but short practices are necessary sometimes to stay in touch with your form without needing to push all the time, and either way you need down time to rest. You can practice too much, and you can rest too much. Finding that balanced zone is the key to mastering anything, whether you are learning fundamentals or exploring new techniques. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@Oroo420]

No idea why I hadn't discovered Jinjer but I finally heard Teacher, Teacher while moving in to my new house. Was like, "okay I'm ready to move boxes... let's hook up the stereo RQ. Okay now I cant think of what I want to listen to. Fine, Lamb of God youtube mix that starts with a suggested song." This quickly turned in to "Okay sick intro riffs"..bass guitar rattling my chest. Vocals kick in "okay, bit of Otep, I like this" Each section of the song progressively had my mouth dropping open in shock as the song...just....kept...going! We got absolutely nothing done that night haha. Been sharing Jinjer with everyone I can get to check them out.

[@jessthefigment4222]

God damn it. She’s great. I love her. I like that she mentioned that it’s not something you can own and that if you don’t practice regularly it can slip through your fingers or you can over do it.

[@jonboypatton]

She is so amazing. What a beautiful human being.

[@JohnnySideburnsX]

Very well-informed person She is. She can explain anything thoroughly.

[@sandysuperstar11]

She’s so adorable! I love her personality. And her accent is so cute :)

[@martinlopez1091]

Tati es hermosa! Y para mí....es la mejor cantante que escuché en mi vida! Es increible.

[@scottfitzpatrick1939]

Just loving that someone that was 15 knew exactly what they wanted and became one of the greatest of all time. What a life.

[@amberleitao4727]

You asked GREAT questions!! Good job this was a great interview ❤️ thank you for sharing !!!

[@lnvasionProject]

How To Practice Scream Like Tatiana : Sing " BRR.. BRR.. DENGG.. " Song

[@Thomas_Gunawan]

😅

[@i_hate_rock_and_metal]

☝️

[@rttingat7049]

DIG!! *brbr Deng* BURY ME!! *br br DENG*

[@ryan1840]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaauuuuhhhhh.

[@zsauce7447]

@@i_hate_rock_and_metal why is your name that is it like a joke name nothing just curious

[@dustinstrongin5026]

Listening to her songs, you'd never guess English wasn't her first language. I knew it wasn't but damn. Perfect

[@forbiddenevil1]

This woman rocks so hard! Most def my favourite female metal singer

[@decaysaypluhtheyst]

If she's having issues struggling keeping up vocally,i really think she should take to a vocal trainer specifically for her type of vocals. Or two separate vocal coaches, one for cleans, one for extreme. She would benefit a lot from warmups and a better understanding of her own ability and technique. Her tones are fantastic, imagine 6 months with a vocal coach would make her way more potent and comfortable.

[@WilkenVilaca]

Awesome band and great vocalist! Her charisma is amazing, so sweet and kind

[@stevesearle9144]

She is such an amazing person.

[@aneta3098]

It makes sense for one of my new favorite singers to be a fan of the band that saved my life a long time ago, love to both Tatyana/Jinjer and Otep ❤

[@daspencer4537]

God I love her! She is soooooo talented...and gorgeous! I'd crawl over broken glass just to listen to her belch.

[@rollotomassi4768]

Imagine her being your mom, you snooze your alarm, and you're gonna be late for school.

[@brianthompson9677]

"I'm too lazy" tati thats a big same 😂😂 love her

[@r.j.frantz6227]

I just love her she is so down to earth and just an awesome person.

[@viktoriiakuchma2649]

Horlivka, 2005,Tanya is yelling at the passing by cars..)) lol)) I have a picture before my eyes how that vocal practice could easily turned into a running practice, to avoid your @ss getting kicked right there on the spot)) Tati,you are awesome, love and all the respect!! This interview is amazing! Congratulations on your new home, you deserve to finally have your own corner and finally fill home! I know you still probably miss your native town, I do too) we all do.. Ребята, вы лучшие и самые потрясающие! Гордимся! Ждем возвращения в Торонто)

[@cooltechnician]

Funny that I read this comment and I recognize you from the comments in the fan groups,, Jinjer and Nightwish cheers from Norway!

[@viktoriiakuchma2649]

@@cooltechnician metal community has no borders) hi from Toronto!!)

[@TheNecrodaemon]

Excellent interview!!!! She's amazing!!!! It's such a great sigh of relief to hear someone as talented as her, as well a other musicians, artists etc has gone through and experienced a huge part of what I went through and experienced while learning and perfecting our craft both as a musician and vocalist. Very very cool! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@loretta2539]

She is what got me to full on push myself to learn proper screaming and to keep on it instead of giving up.

[@BudhagRizzo]

Thank you JINJER for releasing your Melbourne show on KZbin! It's a precious jem!

[@Elchinodiabolero]

Is Tatyana allergic to looking the same twice in a row? xD

[@novajohansson3194]

Oh my god, she's so lovely and, which was surprising to me, a bit shy almost, which is so fucking adorable and I would've have guessed in a million years from seeing videos of her performing. Such an amazing singer, such an amazing person!

[@ArtedeCarry]

Yeah girl! Love your voice 🖤

[@davazz9586]

She is sooooo adorable, what a force of nature

[@saint3211]

Oh shit I never knew she first heard female screaming vocals through Otep, Hell yeah, what a great band to hear those vocals from

[@ls.vinicius]

She is reallly one in a million. Best singer/screamer on these days.

[@ConcertJunkie561]

Love Jinjer. Tati is incredible and I love this interview.

[@ravensoddities5047]

Tatiana by far is the raddest human being ever! Thank you for sharing.

[@JvdasMichael]

Female lead of a metal band here. I look up to Jinjer so much !! My distorted vocals are still shit but like, seeing Tatiana be able to scream like hell really motivates me to get better :>

[@tarot_esoterica_with_erin]

I suggest a workshop or class with Melissa Cross - you'll learn a few scream types and how to do most of them in a healthy way ... I'm a tarot reader but also professional singer & vocal coach of 20+ years in Munich, so i speak from experience ✌🏽

[@lenasmith2549]

great interview and she's so chill it's awesome

[@erikleirmo9147]

Awesome how much Mudvayne influences them I love Eugene too reminds me so much of Ryan Martine

[@MyCatFooed]

I'm so very intrigued by this band. They are excellent musicians... and with Tati continuing in her evolution of developing her vocals .... It's magical & I fucking love it!!

[@degewee]

She‘s marvelous 💚 what incredible talent

[@dmayse1000]

dude... i saw otep live at the second stage at ozzfest in the early 2000's not knowing who they were and the lead singer belted out her first deep growl and i had to pick my jaw up off the ground, its awesome to hear tatiana's first truly deep female metal growl was the same band

[@thegeorgiacreekwalker491]

Man I would LOVE to see a Mudvayne Reunion

[@Cinth222]

I love Tati so much! She’s amazing live and the sweetest person. 💕🤟

[@bernhardkulzer9125]

Tatiana, you do a terrific job with your voice! And I like it that you are so critical about that despite doing a great job. That, I think, is the reason for reaching such a quality. And, yes, your lyrics ARE phenomenal! I like that you never sing shitty stuff about some guys you love and who are bad and relationship is difficult: You know that type of lyrics you hear from everybody else! Even your only "love song" isn`t really one and is more critizing the stupidity of wannabe lovers. No, your lyrics are poems with deep meanings, often philosophical. I don`t like the term "death metal" and Jinjer is not in my eyes. Death is about giving up, Jinjer is about standing up, fighting back. So I would name Jinjer a "life metal" band! Keep on doing whatever you like, I think it will be phenomenal anyway! 🙂 🤘

[@sirvicemanone]

wonderful expressive singer beautiful voice.wishing her a long positive career and life.

[@dominikweber4305]

Come to munich! Already looking forward to seeing you in the Backstage again! And no, I didn't see them backstage, that's just what the club's called.

[@FundementalElement1]

Absolutely adore her! So humble... such a beast as well

[@eltebux]

Mudvayne 👌🏼

[@goljom]

Tatiana is a a true worker, dedicated to the art of singing, she is a model for every vocalist.

[@maxmustardman298]

yeah she nailed the lyrics with pisces, still my favourite so far

[@p4our587]

She's the best. Very interesting person. Love the glasses, too!

[@andrewridgway6518]

I love her!!!!

[@sirjanagautam7671]

How is he asking the most sensible questions. Very helpful!!