Queensryche - Anybody Listening? REACTION! THIS SONG IS DEEP

[@ginnydileo5168]

On honey. Comparing Queensryche to Kid Rock is like finger painting over the Mona Lisa.

[@devilpuppetsinc]

Ginny DiLeo I just heard him state that and shuddered. Then, yours was the first comment I saw. Even if I read all other comments, it will also be the most correct content that I read.

[@jaycer71]

Genius comment

[@palehorse1511]

Thank you for that. When I heard him say that, I couldn't believe it was possible for someone to make such a far jump in a comparison. Almost turned it off, right there.

[@haroldjones8023]

Lol that’s good

[@crimsonking8746]

That's like comparing kid n play(kid rock) to Tupac(Queensryche)... [That's pronounced as Queens-RIKE]

[@janesully5971]

Operation Mindcrime is one of their best. A theme album that should be listened as a whole.

[@positivecynik]

It's easily one of the best prog metal concept albums in existence, if not THE best. Band was firing on all cylinders with that shiny masterpiece.

[@juhavaris2144]

Once upon a time Geoff Tate was the best metalsinger 😎

[@stephneysmith2564]

Especially live

[@doomwolf7963]

We have his masterpieces to remember that

[@TheHillbilly8757]

I appreciate that you understand just how deep this song is. It's even deeper. My fave Queensryche song ever. Thanks for the post.

[@anniethenonnymouse]

No need to apologize, Darling Soul...some of us viewers can't contain our excitement to see how you react to the music we treasure 💖 Your reaction videos are authentic & you give me joy. I appreciate all that you do & all that you are.

[@davidallan6250]

Operation mind crime by them is a whole story. From start to finish. It’s amazing.

[@otakumagnet8106]

Queensryche albums are best listened to from start to finish. The entire album is a story and the songs are chapters.

[@MajorDstruction]

This reminded me how much I used to love Queensryche. They opened for Maiden many moons ago, and that's probably the last time I heard them. Thanks for this as I've gotta go dig through my cassettes. Yes, I'm that old. 😉

[@vick247xe]

I saw them with Iron Maiden in Fresno Ca years ago, were you there too? Love from the Central Valley California

[@andreacardoza9582]

Oh my gosh so glad you did this song. I first heard this song when my dad played it for me and it was always a song we both loved. My dads turned me onto so much good music and this was one of them.

[@ernieherrera1034]

This is just the tip of the iceberg for Queensryche! There is so much more out there!!

[@pjsin9472]

Excellent review. I've seen them live three times. They are amazing. Very cool to see somebody reacting to this song. Keep it up bro

[@carybrauer9669]

Best band ever, period!

[@sherrythomas3028]

Also Jet City Woman by them is a good one. I could give you a big list of music.

[@williamjamesayers7719]

They're still one of my favorite band of all time.

[@gabeackerman4964]

Great band. Seen em live. Soooo good live. My favorite is "The Lady Wore Black "

[@watchtheskies]

Hi Billy here is a list of a few of my favorite Queensryche tracks: Eyes of a Stranger Empire Silent lucidity The Mission Della Brown Jet City Woman Hand on Heart Promised Land Someone Else? The Thin Line Lady Jane Damaged

[@queenmimi6691]

Thank you for this one

[@abstractix123]

Ty for reacting to this. One of my favorite songs off the album (Empire from 1990). This is one of the 'non hit' tracks on this cd that are outstanding. I might also recommend Best I Can, Della Brown, and of course the title track, Empire

[@tonycampbell4982]

Scott rockinfield on his huge tama drum cage kit was for me what made queensryche. They were considered progressive rock

[@bacardidoggo9670]

Geoff Tate has/had one of the most rich and powerful voices in all of rock, a voice that could fill a 70 thousand seat arena with little amplification.

[@jaycer71]

What I take from this: "Did that man just release a whole eagle out of his coat?" Cracked me up. And QR definitely was rock but listen to this in the context of the whole album. Makes a difference. They were more an album band than a singles band.

[@APWPaint]

Bout time some one did this song!!!!!!!

[@1982jeepcj8]

the whole of OPERATION MIND CRIME needs a listen and Silent Lucidity needs a reaction

[@darkghoulrecords]

I hate the fact that they cut it down from the 7 min album version.

[@watchtheskies]

I agree, this seems like they rushed through it, the album version is so much better

[@scottkirkhomes1260]

(Queens-reick) They named themselves after the title of their first song . . . Queen of the Reich. Yes, they play a lot of metal, but they aren't afraid to mix in some more melodic songs and they use a lot of sounds and effects. - Love them

[@williamjamesayers7719]

I feel this song, and the song 'Disconnected' from the album Promised Land are very underrated.

[@Mad9977]

that is one legendary song 😎👍 awesome reactions

[@EGGTESTTUBE]

This is one of my favorite queensryche songs.

[@sarahfish132]

Listen to the entire Operation Mindcrime (and Mindcrime II). It is an opera really. You need the whole story.

[@terrypowers9820]

Queensryche is one of the greatest bands that ever existed in progressive rock not heavy metal they had heavy songs but they had songs that also put them in a whole different category .

[@gabbieunderwood9350]

Ain't my type of jam but it was actually good. Love the words ❤️

[@leeswhimsy]

I personally love Silent Lucidity by them.

[@sherrythomas3028]

I 2nd this!

[@watchtheskies]

@@sherrythomas3028 I 3rd this

[@williamjamesayers7719]

Queensryche - Empire, which is the cd this song is from, is definitely one of their best. Operation:Mindcrime is by far their best but The Warning is my personal favorite. check out the songs, NM 156 & NO SANCTUARY.

[@williamjamesayers7719]

I think the eagle is supposed to represent his spirit being set free. I could be wrong but that's what i got from it.

[@TheLightSideReactions]

Queensryche: Silent Lucidity

[@mikelewis56]

In the 80s hard rock had something called power ballads every band did these. Usually some of their better work

[@williamjamesayers7719]

if can get to it, Queensryche - 'Disconnected'

[@chrisczajkowski7206]

Beautiful song

[@chauntecardwell7842]

You need to hear the whole album, it's a story. Geoff Tate still rocks as hard, we see him every year in Nashville.

[@kevinchuvala4104]

Queensryche there's a very talented band. Virtuoso musical taste holds no bound or void.

[@lawrencesantana7253]

Hi Billy, yes they several songs that are hard hitting but they also have songs like this one. They have variety of sounds. Listen to "Roads to madness" by them. The last part of their name is spelled "ryche" but pronounced "hike" with an r. This is my first time listening. You're cool. I'll keep listening.

[@judywalker1505]

They were so great.Tight everything.Fire As people say today.They had a dark and deep attitude.Jet City Woman by them is a little lighter- check it out.

[@love68]

I love how you caught on so quick! Your intelligence is beautiful! Love ya brother!💯💛🙏😃

[@Godzukidan]

Awesome song!

[@dawnietheheartie3276]

This and Silent Lucidity are two songs by them that I still listen to frequently even today. That’s another one you should react to

[@BleachDemon707]

BWAHAHAHA! Queen Sriracha 🤣🤣 If it helps, the "ryche" in the name is pronounced "reich" 😀 I get ya though 😁

[@steveriley7796]

You need to try Queensryche “The Bridge” if you know someone who didn’t have good father relationship

[@wendydotson8891]

Steve Riley omg! I love that song! I tell people about it all the time!

[@kourage29]

If You like queensryche you will love "Silent Lucidity" by queensryche...

[@Quarks_Bar]

These guys can do anything. Anything you're looking for, they did it

[@terrypowers9820]

If you want to hear how deep The rabbit hole goes with this band listen to the song bridge they built it. in that song and trust me a lot of people can relate to this one 😉

[@williamjudge8722]

Always good stuff Billy. 👍🏼

[@TroubleActual]

Like you open to all music

[@cornflakesbaby]

Great video my good man! "Is there anybody listening? Is there anyone who smiles without a mask? What's behind the words-images They know will please us? I'll take what's real. Bring up the lights Is there anybody listening? Is there anyone that sees what's going on? Read between the lines Criticize the words they're selling Think for yourself and feel the walls Become sand beneath your feet..."

[@terryconnelly484]

They also did a lot of ballads that was the heavy metal thing to do back in the late 80s

[@williamjamesayers7719]

Queensryche in their ultimate prime.

[@tanyadavis6921]

Thanks for watching this band's video! this is one of my favorite songs from them! check out Jet City Woman and I dont believe in love!

[@dirtpile]

Shortened version but still a great song

[@sunmanav8]

The end of this track - from 6:30 to 7:38 - is the sound of ocean waves with people talking in background. Then, at 7:39 there is a bang (gunshot?) followed by silence until end of track at 7:58. Trying to figure out what this 1:20 of the track is supposed to mean.

[@keithkinkade4265]

This is probably my favorite song by them...The Lady Wore Black is another killer tune

[@iamyourmuse]

Yes...Queensryche is one of the best bands most all their albums have many songs on every album, most you just listen to the whole album as a whole....it takes you thru all the emotions and like a movie and a journey.

[@tracyroberson72]

Check out the MTV live version of I will Remember. AMAZING!!!!

[@jennalogan7263]

They are Prog Rock/Metal. Definitely miles above Kid Rock. Check out Operation:Mindcrime and Queen of the Reich. Even the current album, with Todd LaTorre on vox is killer.

[@Eowyn187]

Dude, Silent Lucidity is un freaking believable!!

[@chriscamarena6343]

Pronounce it like this Queens-rike,lol

[@gbaumessr.8435]

Tate and Degarmo, untouchable

[@kevomeredith6509]

This song speaks to me in ways that gives me chills. They knew something then. We are being played for fools. Media & Gov’t. Nothing but smiles with masks.

[@americanmanstan2381]

This is in my top 5 albums, maybe 3rd most played of all time. Like you say, makes me feel a certain way. Anyway, the whole cd except a couple of songs, grows on you.

[@watchtheskies]

Hi Billy, the name is pronounced Queens Rike They started out as a metal band and they matured musically as they got older, this song is from the album 'Empire' from 1990, this album also contained their biggest hit single 'Silent Lucidity' a song about lucid dreaming, they were huge fans of Pink Floyd and 'Silent Lucidity' was their homage to Pink Floyd

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

Suggestion: "The Lady Wore Black" (Queensryche) I usually match that song with one by Type O Negative: Black No. 1.

[@julieford8788]

Empire, Silent Lucidity, Jet City Woman are 3 more great songs by them. 💕

[@wendydotson8891]

My favorite queensyche songs silent lucidity Bridge Another rainy night Jet city woman Sight of the times And just as an FYI, this is a ballad which is why it’s more mellow. Queensryche was tentatively in the hair metal genre, I would say they didn’t quite fit in there but I personally wouldn’t call them straight up metal. And his outfit was that way because of the decade this song came out 😂

[@pravolub8]

BTW, this "video version" is an abbreviation from the one that is on the album. To help you pronounce the name of the band, it's "Queens rike"

[@markwillis675]

80's music is underrepresented these days. Try TESLA- PARADISE MTV UNPLUGGED.

[@tamiramos5873]

You should listen to "Buried Alive" by Avenged Sevenfold - "Silent Lucidity" by Queensryche - "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Warrant and ...well, I will come up with some more that have some really good "bars" in them.

[@Lisamarie5719]

His voice is a masterpiece

[@beornthebear.8220]

Geoff (pronounced Jeff) is a singer in the truest sense. He's one of my 6 or 7 singers that are extraordinary.

[@eltonbarnes2885]

Its my ringtone lmao

[@terrypowers9820]

one of the greatest progressive bands ever there is no one particular sound coming out of this band they try to cover everything

[@damienmaynard8892]

Patience! Dude, I only found this reaction video in 2021. Yeah, I'm listening but I'm obviously getting old too! LOL!

[@sheriffpablo]

You need to check out "Silent Lucidity" by them.

[@gina6924]

Absolutely love this song. Geoff Tate is amazing. Voice gives me chills .

[@Metal_Archaeologist]

Billy... Deal with those 2 pimples on your neck. I'll deal with my dandruff... Geoff Tate's leotard aside, I love this tune. Gotta give my top 3 Queensryche tunes for today. Walk In The Shadows, Screaming in Digital and London. Yeah, I'm on a Rage For Order trip. Keep up the good work. Peace!!!!

[@ilianamartinsen4174]

Oooh my gosh, another of my very favorite.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Welcome to the best of the best 80s Rock!

[@love2laugh22]

Am I the only one who likes all of Billy’s videos, even if I don’t necessarily watch the video? 😂

[@oktober-vh6gl]

Jeff Tate is one of the best singers of our time, the music is finely crafted, very technical and precise... but it's the lyric that's truly amazing. "...I can't believe I've spent so long Living lies I knew were wrong inside I've just begun to see the light" or "Long ago there was a dream, had to make a choice or two Leaving all I loved behind for what nobody knew" or "Read between the lines, criticize the words they're selling Think for yourself and feel the walls Become sand beneath your feet". All of that wisdom dropped... in a single song. They were Nightwish before there was a Nightwish. In that, I mean Nightwish music is well written, technical and precise, all members are highly skilled, and both are known for thoughtful lyrics sung by the very best singer of their time... Floor Jansen now with Nightwish, and back then Geoff Tate with Queensryche. my fear is what are we going to get after Nightwish calls it a day? I've been lucky in that my whole life there have been great bands to follow, sometimes too many, but the landscape is changing, music wasn't what it once was... but luckily, we can remember the good days, as you did here, with a great song from a great band... echoing to us from the past. thank you for sharing your reaction to one of my all-time favorite tunes!

[@terrypowers9820]

Saved.

[@terrypowers9820]

The killing words

[@markt.5003]

should have done the album version.

[@williamjamesayers7719]

Queensryche are progressive rock/metal. They do have some similarities to me of Pink Floyd.

[@jamesvogeltanz8687]

This group. When they started was a heavy metal group..queensryche, warning, and mind crime....but as the matured their sound changed to a more rock ballad sounds... which worked better for the lead singers vocal skills. Geof Tatt, had one of the best vocal out there... when this group came out.

[@beornthebear.8220]

This is what I would call melodic metal.

[@TroubleActual]

Love ya bro

[@albertsampson6568]

Queensryche (queens-rike) lol. This is my favorite band. I don't know if it will reach you, but I would like to recommend Promised Land (if you thought this was deep, that song hit me like nothing they've done before). On the same album, Someone Else (5 min version with just the piano). You sir, are the FIRST I've seen react to something that's not their most popular songs. I've seen them live well over a dozen times in multiple cities. They don't miss a single beat. They sound as good live as they do on the album.

[@basiliomartinez2116]

Killer song !

[@kennethcelorio4937]

Many don't know just how good of a singer Chris DeGarmo was as well as a phenomenal guitarist.

[@carmelaruck7116]

I was never a fan when i first heard of this band in the late 80's...after a while when i gave them a chance i learned a new respect for them...their music is pointent, and thought provoking! In your own time if you like them listen to Operation Mind Crime, and Empire from beginning to End and you will get an idea of their music. They actually arranged their albums like Pink Floyd to tell a story. A lost art.

[@gregorydufrene121]

Kid Rock??🤦🤣🤣 Great Queesnsryche video. Appreciate the great feedback. Empire was an experimental album IMO. They just completed Operation mindcrime. So empire was more corporate. Queesnsryche doesn't do like typical everyday rock bands...they don't phone it in, just to put money in their pockets. One of the most underrated rocks bands EVER!!

[@nataliespiker4656]

They are progressive metal. I love this band! Saw them live in july

[@senadbajrami4292]

Wow this guy understands this song Chiling song,so much truth in it Some dark symbolics

[@planojag595]

My older brothers liked the Operation Mindcrime album but I didn’t and still don’t. What hooked me is their following album Empire which is what happened to a lot of people. They didn’t sell out, it’s the same with many bands. My older brothers liked And Justice For All and I liked the Black album, they liked Pyromania and I liked Hysteria. Geoff Tate has one of the best singing voices period and Queensryche is a great band. Please review Wasted Time by Skid Row! Thanks BYSC!!

[@TroubleActual]

Queensrike.