Evanescence - Bring Me to Life - Opera Singer REACTION

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@peterdoe2617]

To react to something that others haven't. so. Which rabbit hole to choose? Not coming up with a choice. Coming up with a question: what genre are you wanting to explore? (Talking about older stuff. I'm old. I don't listen to rap or hip-hop or stuff like that. But I might have some ideas.) With appreciation, from the far north of Germany!

[@a513u6]

I think if you are amazed by the strength of amy lee voice, You could blew your mind, as i do, at the collaboration between KORN feat amy lee, at MTv unplugged, "freak in leash" Eventough it was an old event, but still have a related sounds for the present trends of music I hope u as excited as me to watch you reacting to those show,

[@themysteriousoa4466]

I can’t listen to Bring Me To Life without hearing in my mind, an awesome guitar solo by an amazing Female Guitarist named Jassy J from the KZbin Channel: JJ’s One Girl Band before the Bridge!

[@noemiarmas5773]

@@peterdoe2617 i Love it 💯💯💯 It's Amy Lee her voice is beautiful ❤️❤️ BRING ME TO LIFE 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@noemiarmas5773]

@@peterdoe2617 rabbit 🐇🐰 hole 🕳️ in the lyrics saves you ❤️ from a toxic relationships

[@delwhin]

I do not understand why people hated the male singer. He did a great job as a juxtaposition to her clean vocals.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

I agree! I have never understood that! I absolutely love the contrast between her voice and his! I thought it really brought something to the song. I guess Amy wanted to do it different but the studio thought they should have that contracting voice. so maybe because she kind of hated on it ....everybody jumped on the band wagon.

[@phillipbarker4757]

Well she dumped everyone from the original band and was never heard from again. She absolutely hated sharing the stage. That information is from people who knew the band well at their beginnings.

[@meadmaker4525]

I don't think people hated the male singer as much as the fact that the music label forced the male vocal part on Evanescence and they didn't want it. He was never supposed to be there. The guy actually does a good job and I've always loved the song, but I can definitely understand the band being pi$$ed about him being forced on them.

[@somebodyto2]

because that part s%cks, ruin the song and was there only because the producers were a sausage party? she only sing the original version in her concerts, she hated it.

[@timmartin3796]

Hell yes he did

[@aishalea7508]

amy lee was classically trained singer and greatly disappointed her parents when she chose to move to rock music ( so i have read anyway) how u could be anything less than ecstatic at her achievements is beyond me!! so beautiful, so passionate... my fav singer ever along with david draiman

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@jaynosowsky9708]

Amy didn't want rock music in her music...they forced her to so this . Which made her depression worse..

[@blacksunday4231]

​@jaynosowsky9708 what was her preferred style?

[@peterj.fallon4327]

@@jaynosowsky9708they ‘forced’ her? How? Was she under contract & got bait & switched? If not, she isn’t ‘forced’ to do anything.

[@jaynosowsky9708]

@peterj.fallon4327 she said she always wanted her music without rock or rap ...they said if she signed a contract she would at least do one song with ro k and a rapper... in her heart she wanted he music like she wanted to sing it..which was about how she struggled with depression ...depression songs don't have rock and rapper in it....but I glad she did because it's one of my favorite songs by her.

[@passionsquietrage]

The male vocalist featured on this song is Paul McCoy and he's actually the lead singer of his own band 12 Stones. That said, Amy Lee is one of the best female voices in rock. Her range and talent always blow me away.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@KennethSorling]

Thanks for putting an ID to the male vocalist. I'll be checking out him and his band later.

[@LlamaFantasy]

The male vocal on this track is my favorite. It's so well mixed people don't even hear it.

[@ericanderson5344]

Nobody ever mentions how powerful and amazing Paul McCoy is in this video. He is awesome and so was his band 12Stones, very underrated band that made amazing music.

[@TheSpectre223]

You should definitely add Evanescence - Lithium to your list, she has some beautiful vocal work in it (gorgeous video too)

[@tehs3raph1m]

100% for lithium....

[@euphemist6137]

I second and third that

[@ramacaceres2898]

Yaaas lithium

[@danilolapierre5610]

Yes to Lithium. Definitely.

[@richardlaundon]

I remember playing this on air when it first dropped as it was nothing like we had heard before. The combination of heavy rock along with Amys classical voice and haunting lyrics made it an instant hit especially here in the UK.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I love me some operatic rock, neoclassical metal and nu metal

[@noemiarmas5773]

@@SobrietyandSolace combos Yes girl slay!!!!! FIU 💕💕💕 Of Haunting music 🎶🎼🎶🎶🎶 It's Siren 🚨 in the background

[@toxicrevenuegaming]

Right before the first chorus, when the music kicked back in... that was some of the most authentic JOY I've ever seen. 😁

[@petermarchi1935]

Amy Lee's voice is one of those once in a lifetime voices. She could/can sing anything!!!

[@LlamaFantasy]

You are a treasure to the musical reaction community. Thank you

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

The live version of this song where Amy Lee joins Wagakki Band and is backed by a full orchestra is epic!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@JeshuaSquirrel]

@@maggiereneemusic oooo. Going to look.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@JeshuaSquirrel]

@@maggiereneemusic that one is loads of fun, especially the director holding the orchestra's note. It is from the same concert as the "Bring Me To Life", perhaps the song right after.

[@cmacvicar74]

I love the recitative-like feel of the vocal lines coming out of the bridge - propelling the story forward quickly to get back to the chorus. Read through the spoken sung and spoken lyrics through that bridge and see how it changes the meaning of the chorus through the last time - chilling. You will notice she pulled away, he didn't let her go.

[@michellebarry1555]

Every time I listen to this song (especially with headphones on) the beginning gives me the chills! My absolute favorite of their songs.

[@mayday6880]

Hi folks "Bring Me to Life" is No.1 on iTunes now! This 19 years old song outperforms all others, that's amazing!

[@totallyhenley]

I had to check. That's cool.

[@mikec9729]

Without sounding too silly I just stumbled on this channel and I had no idea that a trained opera singer could rock out thank you

[@maggiereneemusic]

You have no idea, lol!! Hope to see you on Saturday's livestream! Lot's of 'rocking out' 🤘🤘🤘🤘🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mikec9729]

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[@timisme8360]

I love how they use the ambient sound to be the backup singer in this video. I don't know if that description makes any sense at all but that's how it hits me.

[@redsnorlax1945]

Amy Lee is one of my all time favorite singer she is a powerhouse and she has just the right amount of angst for my preference

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@somebodyto2]

the rap thingy was forced by the producers at the time cause they believed a rock song with a woman voice wouldn't sell in a superhero movie (daredevil, 2003), so she had to accept something she didn't wanted and thankfully never used again after. the song is waaay better without that thing.

[@Southstar1211]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen. Searched Evanescence reaction. You should definitely do more of these. Amy Lee's voice is so beautiful and unique.

[@williamreiser]

I've been obsessed with Amy Lee's voice since the band first started she has a voice of an Angel but as a human

[@dorkyvonmunchmunch9912]

This song takes me back to happier and simpler times. Love love love Amy Lee's voice. Even if Amy did not like working with Paul McCoy, I think his vocals are integral to the feel of the song. Great reaction. Looking forward to the next!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@AngelTeaWitch]

I think it wasnt really Pauls fault, it was the label trying to force her into it. Although havent really heard Paul (12 stones) side of the discussion.

[@neta012]

😲 Love your reactions. Your reaction to her falling was so cute and made me laugh

[@leftcoaster67]

Amy Lee is one of he best vocalists around. I'm glad she does her own thing. She's awesome. Enjoy Maggie!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@Matjo7588dk]

When the song and music video becomes more famous than the movie it was a soundtrack for. The music video "looks" are a pull back to the movie that this song became a soundtrack for.

[@davidphillips4476]

Amy Strongly did not want a male vocalist, the label basically forced it on them. They wanted a permanent male voice and she said no. The label pulled their funding, then several months later came back with an offer to just have a male on this one track. She relented, and according to Amy in her 2021 interview that Paul McCoy was "very sweet" and she "Loved him" So all that talk of not liking Him isn't right, she didn't like that they forced a male vocalist on her, be it anyone.

[@jacobmarriott7971]

Can’t wait! Already know it’s gonna be amazing.

[@maggiereneemusic]

🌺🥳😊

[@jacobmarriott7971]

Also you’re very beautiful😍😍

[@TrymYoutubeMainChannel]

being stuck in a nightmare where you dying in it is the vibe I got, buit damn I've got goosebumps

[@coleviesselman898]

I also love her vocals in the song "Break In" where she duets with Lizzy Hale

[@AARONANKRUM]

I love that nearly 7 second sustain at the end.

[@heavenbound358]

Underrated song

[@jamalsampson9389]

Paul McCoy (of 12 Stones) is the background vocals on this video. It reminds me of Yin & Yang (the dark meeting the light). Man, I actually miss being 13 and a half all over again! Great upload.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

12 stone’s song “broken “ is also amazing

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

I’ve listened to this 100 times, but what a joy to watch your reaction and enthusiasm :)

[@maggiereneemusic]

So glad! 🥰👀🌹

[@martinspereira1622]

There is an excellent metal song from Brazil called Fairy Tale. The band and vocals are amazing!

[@shannona6989]

This is like a massive nostalgia geek out from my high school days aha love it

[@PenneySounds]

6:52 That sound was just a long note from the orchestral strings, but they muted it on and off rhythmically in the mix to give it that stuttering sound.

[@darkelfling65]

In watching another reactor, you need to check out Babymetal. They mentioned Su-Metal's singing reminded them of a trick an opera singer uses to project their voice. Need to check out their song Rondo of Nightmare live at Budokan in 2014. Su-Metal was only 16 at the time and amazing.

[@alexflores7652]

I love their music, Amy has such a gorgeous voice I love hearing it when I listen to their songs. When I first heard them I thought she sounded like Sharon Den Adel of the Dutch Symphonic metal band Within Temptation. 😯

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your comment. Did you like the new Within Temptation video I just posted?

[@alexflores7652]

@@maggiereneemusic Yes I did actually, I love your reaction videos. I love hearing your voice and your expressions. WT has another video you'd love it's called "Ice Queen" it was that song of theirs that I fell in love with first.🥰

[@maggiereneemusic]

😊💖

[@dtombruner]

I love this song!

[@sandgroper1970]

I remember seeing this on a music video tv show, and liking it so much as to want to go out and buy the album..

[@kevinmoore2929]

Ben Moody (the blonde guitarist) would later have a minor hit from the Fantastic Four soundtrack, Everything Burns ft Anastacia. Anastacia is one of the best selling artists in the world OUTSIDE of the US. When she was beginning her music career, she got the official seal of approval from The King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. That alone should warrant her a reaction video, either for Everything Burns, One Day In Your Life(her sole radio "hit" in America), You'll Never Be Alone or any of her other releases. Her personal story alone is truly amazing! I know this post will go LARGELY ignored but maybe one of your Patreons will suggest her.

[@TwoWolves]

Sons Of Serendip did a marvelous cover of this song on the finals of AGT one season. I love this song and the cover done by S.O.S.

[@grillwante]

Well, Amy Lee has an incredibly powerful voice. She might even be the best female voice in rock ever.

[@mitchfleming274]

That would be Ann Wilson

[@a513u6]

I think if you are amazed by the strength of amy lee voice, You could blew your mind, as i do, at the collaboration between KORN feat amy lee, at MTv unplugged, "freak in leash" Eventough it was an old event, but still have a related sounds for the present trends of music I hope u as excited as me to watch you reacting to those show,

[@wesmartyn3829]

So cool to see you literally having fun

[@lunaetsoliel0535]

Loved it! 🥰Another amazing reaction Maggie! Brings me back to my younger years. I love Amy Lee. It's a rare song of hers that I dont like.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you! Can't wait to see you shortly! 😊

[@paulgourdie]

I love this song I love this women voice Amy Lee one of the best female vocalist in gothic rock an hard Rock to me love amy lee x

[@trixiebella]

So glad you loved these songs. I have a few more I'd love to do as well. Great job Maggie!

[@ArcaneJawa]

Please react to Halestorm's "Break In" featuring Amy Lee. Do the one where they're in the recording studio. It will seriously change your life!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@ArcaneJawa]

@@maggiereneemusic Oh thank you, I definitely will watch! Another epic performance that you should react to is Lindsey Stirling String Sessions featuring Amy Lee , "Wasted On You."

[@randybliss6480]

This song was my introduction to them when it first came out. It played on Christian Rock radio and I was like "Whoa!!!"

[@jasonwheeler1815]

Loved this and thank you! I enjoy your honest reactions to the groups you showcase. A couple song suggestions ( I would do this on Patreaon if I could afford it:)) The duet of Lizzy Hale and Amy Lee singing Break In is beyond words. And, since I know you love Disturbed, check out their song Haunted, from the Indestructible album. Unfortunately, it is only available on lyric video, but it is so powerful. I also have more artist suggestions if you are interested in expanding your palate.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@tomwhortan6148]

You simply have to check out, My Immortal, she is simply amazing and it such a moving song.

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

This brings me back back to high school when it came out

[@ibg3613]

Really cool, especially the headphones falling off. 👌 😉

[@michelelane4662]

😯 Wonderful reaction to one of my absolute favorites! When it first came out, I remember listening to it over and over. Great commentary!❤️🕊🍀🌈😇🙏❣️

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you!! 🌈💖

[@chrislong5416]

This was the first album I bought in many years where I actually liked every song.

[@chrislong5416]

Yes, I sang along with this and I'm pretty much a bass. It hurt a bit but I didn't care. Amy Lee's voice is so great, you can't help yourself.

[@euphemist6137]

'Going Under' is an amazing choice, also I would recommend 'Lithium'.

[@TJYates-cloudtjy]

Great to see that some other great music comes from my home state of Arkansas

[@EdwinSemidey]

Love your REACTION. AWESOME

[@robertthurman9866]

Do check out Ashes are Burning by Renaissance featuring Annie Haslam. Their magnum opus album is Renaissance Live at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic.

[@kimtalley4496]

The lead male vocalist is the frontman for 12 Stones.

[@estefine]

Lost in Paradise or Far from Heaven by Evanescence are premium songs by them

[@kimtalley4496]

You would like Broken- Amy Lee ft. Seether.

[@mikecurtis9485]

a dream that fools everyone so don't feel bad. love ya keep safe & rock forward

[@KoZsWastingMoney]

Ok, I'm addicted to your reactions.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Now you have to do Hello, My Immortal and Going Under!

[@vernhoke7730]

Amy's voice reminds me of a couple of powerful female vocalists from the seventies. Ann Wilson of Heart and Annie Haslam of Renaissance.

[@jeroku18]

We deserve a cover of this song featured by you!!! Please

[@Angus4277]

Another really good song is Seether "broken" feat. Amy Lee

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@lisahanneman4388]

Beautiful 😍

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you! 😊

[@briansgamesandanime]

She re-recorded "Bring To Life" on her Synthesis album without the backing vocals. The way it was meant to be done. I prefer the Synthesis version.

[@littlee4620]

Totally unrelated to this, but have you ever heard Billy Stewart’s version of “Summertime”? If not, you definitely need to check it out. I mean, the classic Billie Holiday version is top notch, but Billy Stewart’s vocals are like butter in his version. Plus, it’s just plain cool to listen to. Also, a fun fact for this song (Bring Me To Life): an opera singer did this song on America’s Got Talent and it was EPIC!!!

[@leetoler9289]

Amy Lee's voice is a legitimate superpower.

[@smg6112]

One of my favorites with her is "Broken" by Seether ft. Amy Lee.

[@dynamo6796]

DANG! Maggies really jamming out, easy girl. : ) lol

[@theConquerersMama]

My hubs and I bonded over this song. It had just come out and we were talking about what we thought stuff meant. I caught the crying girl in the laughing mask. (Everybody's Fool really summed up my ED journey.) He said he thought Hell would be reliving a those minutes like Amy Lee over and over. Is sleep a refuge when you die in your sleep?

[@santosowibowo8355]

5:07 yes me too i love this part

[@markhoward2811]

Reminds me of Floor Jansen of Nightwish singing Ghost Love Score in Wacken 2013.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your comment. Hope to see you at the Premiere of my new reaction video to NIGHTWISH tomorrow?

[@LuLu-Sil]

Whisper is my favourite song by Amy Lee 🖤🎶🌌

[@hardlymovinson9405]

Really liking these reactions. Should review “Hello” if not done yet. I’ll definitely be looking. 🙂

[@timl8302]

'Silk' Great description. 👍

[@josephosorio5718]

Love your reviews. Please check out Zombie by the Cranberries. Bad Wolves did a tribute remake for this that is also well done.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your suggestion! Stay tuned! 😊

[@karlbecker8775]

Amy Lee is amazing!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@michaeljones4695]

I couldn't find an appropriate video to comment on so i picked this one. If you havent yet, I'd really love to see your reaction to Dax 'To Be A Man '

[@jss27560]

I’ve always thought her voice was angelic. KZbin had this short next to this video.

[@billspivey6919]

Find the video of this song with her solo on the piano. Beautiful

[@davidcollver6155]

Bought the Blockbuster Video movie VHS right after it came out 2003 Daredevil starred Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. This video was after the end credits really cool blew me away after an unexpected good movie. Superhero movie about a blind lawyer fighting criminals at night.

[@chadcomstock6396]

Definitely do Seether " broken" feat. Amy Lee!! You will love it!!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@swampje1985]

I think you would also love Choke from The Warning, they are an amazing Mexican band ☺️

[@nathanhamberg6733]

don't know why she doesn't like the male vocals I think it's awesome I think they complement each other and fit

[@Blackmjc]

Because he was forced on the song by the label. The band actually quit the label because they didn't want there to be male vocals on all of their songs. They called them back and they compromised on this one song. She was worried that people would think all of their songs had a male vocal on it. The label wanted them to be more like Linkin Park.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Fun fact: The guy in the truck wasn't even meant to be in it. Him on the track was one of the conditions of the recording deal. The da da da da bit is just an electric guitar with distortion.

[@pkejesusfreak]

Howdy! I've been lurking since your Surface Pressure reaction. If you've ever got the time check out either Unbreakable, or You Decide they're both from Fireflight, i think that you'd enjoy it.

[@nathanhamberg6733]

I like that two songs from this album was on the movie Daredevil which I think is a great movie

[@peterdoe2617]

So funny! Is THAT a quality? Something, you can take as a measurement? When listening to a song, and you shake off your headphones? Seems like a point, to meeee! Think I've mentioned it before: listening to this album is like listening to any "best of". And it was just a studio album. What an epic one! I was listening to it, driving to my mom and dad to tell them that my gf had just quit with me. I may have missed many bands from that period of time. But Evanescence is very present to me. Just got a ticket for Alter Bridge and Halestorm, nov, 1st. Yeah! I may be old. But not tipped over, yet :-)

[@WineSippingCowboy]

1 of the great songs from Amy Lee and her band Evanescence. Written by Amy Lee and Ben Moody. Effect is from a synthesizer. Cover. Julie Anne San Jose. 🇵🇭 She is a friend of Morissette Amon. 👩‍🎤👩‍🎤 Suggested video 📹: Amy Lee and Lzzy Hale sing Break In.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@WineSippingCowboy]

More than 1 hour for me to react. My reaction for that is in that video. Thanks 😊

[@fireshadowed]

Amy Lee has spoken out about the record label requiring a male vocalist, but I do not think she has a personal issue with Paul McCoy - they sang the song together a few years ago.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@AEF95]

This js just pure 2000s rock scene supremacy. 2020s music could never, fight me.

[@meshachabednego5671]

Nice and best reaction ❣️

[@maggiereneemusic]

So glad you enjoyed! 😊

[@ami7mina]

hmm i like the way you describe her voice like silk scarf. maybe you should do a video describing many artists voices like this. do her, then utada hikaru, kate bush, loreena mckennitt, shirley manson, karen carpenter, mariah carey, edith piaf, whitney houston, barbra streisand, celine dion, luciano pavarotti, louis armstrong, enya, ronan keating, everly brothers etc. would be interesting to see.

[@shanellemorgan2157]

u should check out some of David Hodges work, he used to be Evanescence Guitarist for the first 2 albums I believe his voice is amazing check out his version of Creep

[@charleswilliams6236]

A VERY GREAT SONG