Nevermore - Sentient 6 Vocal audition (Michael Gerlach - Luminosity)

[@jeremyblakemusic]

Cripes!! I just finished your video of “Born” and was thoroughly impressed, and now after this I’m convinced you’re the guy! It’s not just your voice, but your attention to detail and all the inflections. Best of luck man!

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@jeremyblakemusic WOW Jeremy thank you so so so very much! I feel like the dude in tropic thunder "I'm just a dude disguised as a dude playing another dude" that's my life right now hahaha! So thank you for such kind words. When I work on anything, I really try to put my best efforts forward, especially if it's in honoring and respecting such a legend.

[@kennybenally7187]

Wow. This gave me goosebumps! This is pretty much spot on! Jeff and Van! Michael Gerlach is your guy!

[@jimihendrik123]

Totally agree! @jeffloomisofficial

[@shredkettle]

this kicks ass my dude! Up until seeing this I don't think I fully appreciated how technical Warrel's vocal style was. Great job!

[@josephsantus881]

Very impressive, technical with that amazing cadence that I have not seen in a lot of these auditions. Good fucking work brother...

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@josephsantus881 thank you Joseph! Sincerely!!

[@j-venom616]

You have to be lost twin of late Warrel Dane - f**king brilliant! I hope Jeff attends this. Hats off and greetings from Finland!

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@j-venom616 Man that means so much! You're awesome bro, thanks for checking all of the stuff out too!!

[@shanegriffin2215]

Amazing performance. Singing this stuff is anything but easy. I hope you get the job!

[@lamkin9188]

Wow dude, you've got that gritty Nevermore tone down. Great job!

[@nickbales6531]

You did even better with this one. Good luck on the gig!

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

Thanks a lot broA

[@robertovalente7923]

Wowww 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@StoneLordGaming]

💣💣💣

[@andyhamerlinck2366]

really great job!

[@pablorodriguez4696]

Dude, this is fucking sick! 🔥 Awesome job! Do more Nevermore songs 🙌

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@pablorodriguez4696 Which should I do next? Consideeing Enemies of Reality Final Product Psalm of Lydia Inside 4 walls The River Dragon Has Come Narcosynthesis The Heart Collector I, Voyager Long list but I'd love to give them a shot!

[@PeterSTIHL]

@@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88 So are you really auditioning? Or is this just for fun?

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@PeterSTIHL at first it was a fun thing when i did this godless endeavor but I am now. I was expecting maybe 50 views tops but I cannot deny! I just hope I followed the rules correctly.

[@nikospantelis6492]

​​@@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88do Born man. And Ambivalent ,Next in line

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@nikospantelis6492 posted born the other day 😁

[@blakeoms]

Wow that was awesome. Keep doing what you're doing

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@@blakeoms Thank you Blake! Trying my best!

[@mariamargiannis1510]

Awesome

[@DistortionVoid]

This is their guy

[@djabthrash]

Killer !!!

[@MetalMurph]

Nailed it!

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

Thanks brother! Funny how we use to drive around jamming to this so long ago

[@troyellis1513]

Great job dude!!

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hashirnazar2759]

Fuckin hell dude, this is very very very close !

[@grahamstirrett]

Noice bro.😎

[@djabthrash]

06:26 are your vocals way down (in volume) on purpose during this final section ?

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

It's intentional since on the track itself they're turned down and almost old radio style in EQ

[@djabthrash]

@@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88 Alright ! I'm not very familiar with that song so that explains it :)

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@djabthrash No worries my dude!

[@TranquillityInFlames]

Damn bro, so freaking good

[@robblakeman8119]

Why does this sound like it’s supposed to sound like this?

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@robblakeman8119 I hope that is a good thing brother! 😅

[@jasoncofer8239]

😮😮😮

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

❤

[@antonioravina]

This is really good! Have you sent it to audition?

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

I have but don't think anything would come of it since I'm active duty navy unfortunately and have a mortgage etc. That being said it blows that music won't ever pay well enough to support a family. You should absolutely audition my friend!!

[@antonioravina]

@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88 I did as well but I didn't follow the instructions properly and am on the wrong end of the world and with such great competition like yourself, it's gonna be hard :)

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

@@antonioravina I don't think i followed the rules either because I failed to notice the "link a private video" part like a dumb boomer 😂 but being active duty, I definitely don't think I'll make it. It'd be awesome to at least have a beer with them haha

[@ariskoskinas]

I am impressed about the voice and the final result . Although it is obvious you try to imitate WD here and this make the result not that unique. I believe you need a bit more focus in singing with a more personal style . That’s my opinion

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

At first, I felt that for these videos to showcase that I can indeed do his techniques with respect to him, I didn't want to overstep. However... I am considering uploading a version of these videos with my twist and or style on them. All in all, it's a little Grey with what's too far and what's not. Growls? Vocal fry? Power metal? I can do these techniques, however... I felt fans really want to know if Fane can be honored (not replaced)

[@ariskoskinas]

@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88 AAA ok. Makes sence now.... Good

[@bradchristy8429]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4uvmoOjac5mbNEsi=5WWrHLH24i5Qn1dA Ted Brazier would be an awesome choice.

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

Ya he's a beast for sure

[@solitarydepression]

Awesome work! Dane must be enjoying a beer from up there!

[@MikeZillaGuitarGuy88]

Drinking a beer and cheers to him right now 🤘