Muse AND Opera?! Yes please. Vocal Analysis feat. "I Belong to You (+Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix)"

[@shorerocks]

Oh, I love MUSE. The only real successor of Queen. Pop, Rock, Classic, Drama. It is all there.

[@croaker4747]

I agree. This album is very much a Queen tribute.

[@angelabranson363]

💯 agree

[@Simon_Wilcock]

Matt Bellamy is irritatingly talented. Singer, songwriter, amazing guitarist, amazing pianist. It makes you sick 😁

[@gh8447]

My words exactly!

[@alejandro8649]

😂😂😂 exactly

[@abigailcullen7728]

Truth!

[@clawmachinemusic]

“Irritatingly talented” is the best description I’ve ever heard for Matthew Bellamy😆

[@BooToadstool]

He makes me sick, because i adore him so

[@DJChizzlesworth]

I think you'd enjoy Butterflies and Hurricanes - it has a strong opening and closing, broken up in the middle by a stunning piano section - well worth a listen, especially one of the live versions of it!

[@hatch7482]

Yep. Came here to say the same. Somewhat Rachmaninov inspired arpeggios, written by Matt Bellamy.

[@adrianstjohn4820]

Live at Wembley worth checking out

[@guillaumesalmon7270]

Came here to say the same thing as well. Not his most impressive song vocally (still really cool) but that piano section has carved itself a place in my then 12yo heart it never left since.

[@ricardotedim7594]

Yes, for sure the Wembley live version. It sounds much better than the studio version.

[@collbackk]

Glastonbury 2004 is one of their best gigs ever.

[@angelabranson363]

I can attest that I've seen live and in person Matt Bellamy singing, playing the piano, and later the guitar and he's amazingly talented at all of it. Not to mention the songwriting 😮 Muse puts on a fabulous show! My favorite band!

[@miralex67]

Muse made an epic symphonic opera by their own. It's called Exogenesis Symphony. It has 3 parts. Check it out please ❤. I like the way you do your analysis

[@jairomurillo4645]

Yes pleaseee!!! The 3 parts!

[@vf5300]

Yes.. in The same album

[@ronnie1653]

I would love to see another MUSE video with this recommendation!!

[@bjmm6142]

I love that you did this song, im tired of people listening to the same 3 songs

[@thenebean9]

I love this song! How can you not enjoy a bass clarinet solo?! So good!

[@wrobles1968]

Thank you Bethany for reviewing MUSE. So under rated, this is well deserved. You should hear their other work.

[@mitchellgildea254]

Muse is a rabbit hole you can go down. Madness, Reapers, Mercy, Knights of Cydonia, I can go on...

[@gusakabra2966]

New Born is one of my favorites + I’m feeling good version

[@guts9160]

Someone who likes mercy thats kinda weird

[@wendel5868]

Citizen Erased, Map of your head, Time is running out, Starlight, Muscle Museum, Plug in baby

[@Novacification]

I never see Showbiz being suggested but it's probably my favorite song of theirs (although it's a close race)

[@BrandonHeat243]

Their second, third and fourth albums were just amazing to me. I was such a Muse stan back when they came out. I kinda stopped following them after the 2nd Law. Their last few albums just don't really do a lot for me.

[@adamclark6756]

It was such a treat to see how much this affected you. Getting lost in music you love is one of the best things ever.

[@DeathToUsernames0101]

They way he doesn't finish the word "muse" and just playfully trails off into into the ooh-ahh vocalization makes me smirk everytime I hear it.

[@Punkz83]

I love how much you love this... as a classically trained vocalist, Muse have always been one of my favourite bands and this track is up there amongst their best IMO... absolute masterpiece... especially the transitions.

[@4Saken4ever]

It's lovely to hear a song that just clicks in your mind and you can't stop listening to it...

[@youropionmattersnot]

Try the Beatles m

[@danielmannandersen2332]

They also did another classical cover on this album. At the end of the song United States of Eurasia there's a cover version of Chopin's 2nd Nocturne.

[@DJKLProductions]

I think for the first time listening it's better to not know that it ends with Chopin, because it's such a nice surprise to experience!

[@adrianleigh7410]

Matt Bellamy is a classically trained pianist, guitarist, songwriter and lead vocalist with a voice that would make an ageless weep.

[@ELHADI4040]

Thanks for making me know this great song. I love many Muse songs but I didn't listen to this great song before. Greetings from Egypt.

[@basilchicken9248]

One of my favourite bands and they put on an amazing live show!

[@vynl007]

Loved your reaction ! I will gladly join you in your adventure going down this Muse rabbit hole ! Especially live because thats where they do what they do best. Looking forward to more !

[@1ndigo5oul83]

Fun fact: He says "You are my muuuu...." at the end of the chorus before the transition, and then starts back again with "uuusssse" during the transition back - effectively saying the band name :)

[@ronnie1653]

Thank you so much for this!! I love MUSE. Favorite band. Really enjoyed your reaction to them!🙌🏼 Hope you continue to shine ✨

[@kristinfallonhanley1979]

Welcome to falling in love with Muse and Matt. Exceptional human. America doesn’t appreciate him as much as the rest of the world but welcome to the club. He is a true star and immensely talented. They all are. Go to a live show! It’s a must!

[@UKmjs]

Loved your reaction to this fascinating song, Bethany. Muse's musicianship is always second to none, but they are truly special when they perform live - undoubtedly one of the greatest live bands of all time. I saw them play at Wembley in 2007 and they were incredible. You must watch "Butterflies and Hurricanes" from one of those Wembley concerts to see the musical genius of Matt Bellamy in full flow.

[@saulourias3842]

One on my top 3 favorite songs from Muse, thank you for the analysis.

[@lukasfelix1396]

I recommend: - Butterflies and hurricanes live Wembley Stadium - Blackout live Wembley Stadium - Apocalypse Please live Wembley Stadium - Ruled by Secrecy live - Sing for Absolution live Glastonbury 2004 - Exegenesis Symphony part 1,2, 3 studio version - Megalomania live Royal Albert Hall 2008 - Space Dementia live Le Zénith, Paris 2001 (Hullabaloo) - Micro Cuts live Le Zénith, Paris 2001 (Hullabaloo) I think it's a good start.

[@BooToadstool]

I'd add Hoodoo live at Wembley

[@fragile8779]

I’ll subscribe if she start making a series on Muse.

[@MelanieBush1989]

please please PLEASE do more MUSE! I would love to see a first time reaction

[@juttaman25]

I’m sure it’s been said plenty here in the comments, but the Exogenesis Symphonies I-II-III are a must for you. Matt is a generational talent. Probably one of our greatest ever songwriters, ahead of even his own musical abilities.

[@sps6151]

Hello. You have to listen to that entire CD, it will leave you with your mouth open.

[@martinap5860]

Yessssss!

[@gorespree6400]

I read that Bellamy wrote this for his fiancee at the time, which makes the inclusion of the aria that much more beautiful to me. I imagine him touring the world and yearning to be with her. That yearning feels so strong in both parts. You don't feel emotions like that in many songs these days.

[@kevzeh]

I've always found Muse's The Resistance album to remind me of Queen a bit. More of a big spectacle with rock/piano vibes, instead of the more full on rock/metal side Muse were known for early on.

[@srudine]

Matt Bellamy's vocals are spellbinding. I highly recommend Muse's Live at Wembley 2007 performances of 'New Born' and 'Knights of Cydonia' next. I know you will enjoy them!

[@rexparsons4944]

Love the passion you bring to this master piece and the aria at the end is a great touch

[@drewdrake4451]

Yes he plays the piano, guitar, keytar, power glove, sings, writes and conducts. Exogenesis Symphony. It will melt you.

[@ramziyatim5265]

I love that you mentioned “queen vibes” because if you listen to “United States of Eurasia” on the same album you can REALLY hear the influence. Check it out!

[@shorerocks]

Oh, and the live recommendation: Muse - Knights Of Cydonia: Live At Wembley Stadium 2007 (From the Official MUSE Channel) - one of the craziest, wonderful songs - usually the encore.

[@sonsoftheselenar1109]

When Metallica were beginning to make a name for themselves they started touring as opening act for Guns 'n' Roses, and very soon GnR grew to dislike having to follow such an incredible band. Years later the same thing happened to Metallica themselves, and the band they hated following was Muse. They are far and away the best live band I've ever seen, and I've seen some of the greatest bands of the last generation, including Pearl Jam, Metallica, Foo fighters, Tool, QOTSA, System of a Down, RHCP and a whole lot more. They're not my favourite band of all time but they are my favourite live band of all time, I've never seen an act perform so well and make a crowd roll like waves for an entire set. It's a memory I will never forget.

[@arielogwin780]

WAHHHH! I feel muse is so underrated in some ways despite having so many songs people are basically born knowing the words to! So glad you did a track I’ve never seen anyone react to. This song goes on such a transformative journey it feels like I’ve traveled to space and back by the end of it!

[@AlecSmith-jk5mb]

They have lots of great songs. I would agree with a bunch of people about watching them live. One of my favorites is Madness live in Rome. The crowd is amazing.

[@scifimonkey3]

That concert was truly off the chart!

[@empty_akuma6577]

Matt Bellamy is an incredible pianist, yes! He also plays beautiful pieces during the live concerts, so he doesn't only play on the recordings. And as a song writer he loves to draw from classical music and to incorporate it in some way into his songs. Another example is the exogenesis symphony from the same album. The Resistance as a whole is full of very theatrical and classical influenced songs.

[@idontthinksodave]

They’re Feeling good cover is amazing too ❤️

[@K970i]

Whenever i listening to all Muse song, this one song always caught me off guard especially the opera part. Everytime. I love it.

[@AndyBrewood]

Yay! So happy to see you react to Muse... I've been a fan since 2001 and have wanted to see your reaction ever since I found your channel last year. I would not have picked this song for you to review, but honestly, I'm so glad that you discovered them the way you did and found something that was special to you in their music.. and it is such a beautiful song. Matt Bellamy is so talented and they really are a genre defying band. Hopefully this is not the last we see of Muse on your channel.

[@iqbalmuhammad2920]

Been listening to them for 20 years already, I have different favorite bands early on, but Muse is one of my favorites currently. The best Rock Band for the past 20 years, at least for their live performance alone. Been to their concert for the 1st time last year. Electrifying & stadium rocking! You need to go to one!

[@Zeus-the-mighty]

Thank you so much for this review! I listened to this lp for about a year straight on repeat just trying to understand it when it came out. Phenomenal record. There’s a version of the song Micro Cuts on the HAARP live album/DVD that I highly recommend. Also, Falling Down off of the Showbiz lp is a vocal masterpiece for the pain and struggle you hear in Matt’s voice, not live though. It’s not necessarily virtuosic in any way, just beautifully gut wrenching. You made a lot of people very happy with this video.

[@danielvaron5122]

Me parece fascinante, la semana pasada descubrí la canción, y no he podido dejar de oírla, soy un gran fan de Muse pero jamás había oído esta canción, cuando vi que habías reaccionado a ella me quedé estupefacto jajaja, me parecía una gran coincidencia. Espero que sigas analizando mas canciones de ellos, esta banda es una maravilla total.

[@TreyXanthean-c5h]

one of the greatest bands of all time!

[@idontthinksodave]

Our Matt is a talented wee bugger !! I’ve seen Muse live but not Queen, I’m guessing it’s a similar experience, extraordinary 😊

[@icekekiri]

You should definitely react to Butterflies and Hurricanes. You will def love the solo in middle section. In fact, listen to the live version. See him play his instrument. Quite a number of their songs are inspired by classical symphonies.

[@gutsoverfear5048]

I remember the first time listening to this album, I was obsessed. Because, the sounds that presented are very different and beautiful. It's kind of sound that you didn't expect coming from a generally Rock group. Quite similar to what Radiohead present in "Kid A" album. You didn't expect it, so different, but you'll love it.

[@bradboyle2040]

I agree. Incorporate and refashion pieces of old operas that we modern pop folk would likely never hear. Muse got deep talent.

[@carstenmeng2383]

I love "Resistance" so much. I heard it live 06/22 in Cologne. It's fantastic...

[@NateBuker]

The vocalist is the primary songwriter, arranger, guitarist, and keyboardist in the band and is masterful in all of it. I think his vocal chops and mic technique are excellent. You seem to respond to this exactly like I do. I feel your joy in it. Thanks for the opera education. Yes Muse's live shows look fantastic. They are the only arena-level pop act I'd ever wanna see.

[@nerea4327]

This song always reminds me how Matt didn't think he'd be a good singer and he was pretty self-conscious about his voice. He went from that to daring to cover this piece. Confidence!

[@scifimonkey3]

Amazing band, try checking out some of their live performances. One of the best live bands of all time. Well worth a much deeper dive into their music.

[@U2addicted1]

Loved your reaction ❤ Muse is also a great live band. I've seen them 7 times and they never disappoint 🙂. And I love the original aria too. I've got goosebumps listening too it. Music is the most beautiful "thing" in this world ❤

[@Devinshire83]

Yeah, INCREDIBLE. Matt Bellamy is classically trained pianist, and is so insanely talented.

[@johncrocker-nh7ey]

Thank you so very much for introducing me to Muse I didn't know them before and once again you have helped me to love music more and more everyday I understanding it deeper may God bless you and keep you and may you just carry on looking forward to your next one

[@antoinebrg6299]

I'm already a fan of your videos but this analysis was so lovely, as well as your smile ! 🙈 And with this album you couldn't be more right about the hommage to romanticism. Don't hesitate to do more on Muse, you'll like Exogenesis from this album, also lives at Wembley or Rome

[@ronkerr5080]

So much good music by Muse. Matt's voice is stellar.

[@StormandskydotCom]

Was hoping this was exogenesis symphony part 1. That shit is magic...bliss. Sohyang fan here.

[@Treebrothersfarm]

Matt also wrote a three part symphony on this same album called exogenesis symphony. You should definitely react to that. You would definitely appreciate it

[@sethputrelo3748]

Great analysis. Muse has a huge catalogue to choose from. I hope to see you do more!

[@abigailcullen7728]

I’ve seen Muse live 11 times since 2009. It’s a joy to see you discovering it now, and watching you react the same way I did the first time I watched/heard them. I believe the Live at Wembley (on film) was the first time I experienced them. Matt Bellamy is an incredible musician, and I hope you enjoy finding more and more to love about their music. ❤

[@thenebean9]

There are a lot of classical and operatic elements to MUSE and I highly recommend you check out more of their stuff. They are an incredibly talented band!!

[@AyJayAreDii]

They have meny classical inspired song including but not limited to; Exogenesis Symphony. United States of Eurasia. Space Dementia. Butterflies and Hurricanes. Blackout and drones. But even their heavier songs like Stockholm syndrome, Citizen Erased and kill or be killed have great vocal performance that i think you would enjoy.

[@MTH58]

Happy to join you in exploring the music of Muse. My introduction to their sound was through the oft-stated admiration of Muse by the ladies of The Warning. Lots I haven’t heard yet, keep going.

[@martinap5860]

Oh, how brilliant you found Muse through this song. Your life will be happier from now on ... they have nine studio albums now and you got a song from their fifth one, The Resistance. I'd recommend you to just listen to this masterpiece of an album as a whole. It has a whole three-piece symphony on it, and I think it has the most references to classical music. Matthew Bellamy, the singer, is also the songwriter, pianist and guitarist. The bassist, Chris Wolstenholme, and the drummer, Dominic Howard, are outstanding musicians, too. They've been making me happy ever since I heard them for the first time 22/23 years ago. (The song was called Unintended, also just ❤❤❤) They do various styles of music, each album has a slightly or very different sound from the others. Hope you're gonna love them!

[@alinicemax4772]

MUSE YAHH 😍💓

[@andersgranstrom7128]

😍😍😍Fantastic song, amazing album (every song)! Thank you! 🙂

[@dust4magnet]

Only a few bands can match Muse's sense of drama. Queen is one obvious example. Radiohead is another. But like all great bands, they create their own genre.

[@MUsicplusSExisMUSE]

Matt Bellamy is a genius. He wrote (almost) all of the Muse songs and is a real music nerd 🤓 Listen to Exogenesis Symphony, please

[@irinasummer]

The “making of” this album (The Resistance) truly shows their brilliance. I’d highly recommend it.

[@vgkail]

Muse are the masters at honoring Classic music an incorporating it to their own style and music, I hope you dive in more, in your case I'd stick to studio versions...Don't get me wrong they're better live but for us fans who enjoy their rock live sound but studio versions are what the original song is intended to sound and is great too. Edit: Matt's mom is an opera singer if I'm not mistaken, so he is very acquainted with Opera and classical music.

[@felixoum7901]

Love the analysis. Most will go with popular or obvious songs in the comments but vocally interesting I would like to see you react to Sing for Absolution (studio for the last chorus), Big Freeze or Invincible.

[@murli486]

I think you'd absolutely looove their first live performance of "Madness" in Stockholm. New subscriber here, I love your analyses and reactions!

[@moniascaltriti3925]

I absolutely love this song

[@dovakev]

My personal favorite Muse song! Followed by Exogenesis pt 1-3

[@SagAestrella]

Dios que bellezas de canciones

[@heero17v83]

So glad you like the song, I'm a muse fan for more than 20 years😁I recommend a song called"new born" to you, it rocks more than this one, but the piano at the beginning of the song was what drived me to learn piano and listen to all other kinds of music, before that I only listened to rock, I even hated any instruments besides guitar, bass and drums...I was too silly as a teenager...till this day the song still one of my favourites, if not my absolute favourite.

[@MaikKellerhals]

I love to see you excited...

[@PurposeSpeaker]

Bethany, Kindly pay attention when you are driving. You almost ran me over.🤣

[@skaiwalker8590]

You should watch Muse making of The Resistance and The 2nd Law album.. It's so captivating to watch this trio makes music all by themselves.. They've been together from high school and known as Rocket Baby Doll before they changed it to Muse,they only synchronised with each others and if one of them are sick they will cancel or postpone their concert

[@bkcin86]

You’re missing a trick by not listening in stereo using only one earphone - the mix is excellent (same with other tracks you might react to). Album versions of great bands usually offer some amazing spacial sound features! Keep up the good work anyhow, your content is great.

[@MaikKellerhals]

By a mile their favourite album of mine. And i like most of them (except the last one...)

[@adampoll4977]

I've seen this performed live. It's pretty epic 😁

Obrigado. Você é Linda Como a Opera e Vibrante como o Muse.

[@FahqTyrants]

One of the best shows besides T00L was Muse live @ SDSU & playing Stockholm Syndrome,it was so good.

[@lubizzle8670]

100% the best live band I’ve ever seen

[@lovesickbilly]

Love this analysis, and if you have that much frisson over this track, listen to the rest of the catalogue. They are very referential to classical music as well as sonically like Queen, and sometimes ELO. See them live. Keep up the great commentaries. Thank you!

[@TheLooselois]

I only just found your channel. If you haven’t already, please do more muse. They will blow your mind

[@joaomanoeldionisio2668]

someone that i love never said that she loved me too. but she presents me with this music and others as das beste by silbermond. this is enought to me.

[@jmcr7f]

Beautiful 🥳

[@WayneCoston-kj1go]

For the classical or progressive side to Muse I'd recommend Citizen Erased, Space Dementia, Megalomania, Butterflies and Hurricanes, Apocalypse Please, Blackout, Take a Bow, Knights of Cydonia, Exogenesis Symphony Parts 1-3, Survival, The Globalist, Algorithm, The Void, Verona.

[@lucascarneiro1664]

I trully recommend their song "Butterflies and Huricanes" from Live Wembley album. Just do it!

[@adamjones8305]

Brilliant reaction. I am a hugeeee Muse fan, you have so much to explore with this band. Over their albums they have written so many different styles of music, but if this is your thing and you like the more classical element (Matt Bellamy is a fantastic composer) then I would highly recommend listening to Exogenisis symphony. It's is split in to three parts but listened too together it's just incredible!!! All very classically influenced with superb orchestral melodies and stunning vocals from Matt!! The three parts together make it around 15 minutes long but I know you have reacted lots to nightwish so I'm sure you won't mind that 😂

[@garywayman1100]

Micro cuts (live) is a must.

[@rambojohn4476]

I have listened to muse since I was 14, I'm 42 now

[@mitchellgildea254]

Another group to check out and a band that actually opened for Muse a few times is a British band called "Nothing but Thieves". Connor Mason (lead singer) draws a lot of his sound and vocal range from Matt Bellamy imo

[@claudili312]

Unfortunately this song hasnt gained more recognition although it's been used in Twilight 😢 I loooove it, one of their many masterpieces ❤

[@centrasseptyni8277]

Beautiful and educational

[@PaulCole-71]

United States of Eurasia from the same album is also great, it is the most 'Queen' I've heard Muse be. It contains a section of a piano piece by Chopin I think.

[@aaronmoen7402]

Would love to see you break down the Exogenesis Symphony from the same album. You should be able to find a video that combines all 3 parts into one.

[@xkangaroo9738]

Fun fact about this song, he wrote this for his Italian girlfriend. They broke up after roughly 10 years and he was very tore. You also happen to react to one of their least popular songs of all time. Now if you were to react to their masterpieces like Space Dementia, Endlessly, Screenager. Your views will explode. These songs are very odd and potent, it would be interesting to hear your analysis. They have classical influences among others. Then Radiohead - There, There. All of these have great reaction moments.