Voice Teacher Reacts to Devin Townsend - Kingdom

Sam Johnson's analysis of Devin Townsend performing Kingdom..
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I hope this observation on how he sings helps you figure out how the voice works better, so you can learn how to make smart choices in your own voice.
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[@void870]

Devin is really just a Bard that rolls a Nat 20 for everything

[@dakken74]

Omg! That was genius!

[@CaleSchmitz]

Yes, genius

[@jean-philippemoreau4601]

Funiest comment I read in a long time !!

[@MrCfralick]

Fucking masterful comment.

[@berend_dijk]

You think he's related to Scanlan?

[@OlaEnglund]

My new favourite channel, even though I don't even sing...

[@CoreyRive]

Ola Englund needs more burps

[@mattvillarrubia3621]

Suddenly Ola. What’s going on in this channel

[@Pre1ful]

You should learn, and start a new band.

[@dustrider9306]

OLAF ...TW!

[@Bennett6505]

Ola is there going to be solar basses?

[@Booker10000]

Be careful once devins in your head your never the same. He’s a mad genius

[@block4562]

Hell yeah I've been saying since the beginning he's a mad scientist of metal

[@bradleyjohnevans]

RIGHT LOL HEHE

[@Buffalohomer]

@@bradleyjohnevans well, I'm ashamed to say I've never really listened to his music until yesterday and yes, I'm hooked

[@wm1573]

Cringe

[@D4n1t0o]

I love how you don't look down on screaming. It's refreshing

[@bvgaboo3572]

Well he's a vocal teacher. Any teacher knows how hard it is.

[@D4n1t0o]

@@bvgaboo3572 Yes, but I've heard a lot of them trash screaming as nothing but vocal self-harm.

[@lowblood9474]

Agreed. There are a lot of great screaming vocalists out there as well.

[@JUNKO____]

TheMcFletcher Like Tekashi lol

[@XtremeKillah101]

He's open minded

[@rogerj412]

This guy is not only a great vocalist but also a great performer. The two are not always inclusive.

[@beersvault]

and the master of stage banter

[@ashleyh362]

I went with friends to see him and wasn’t familiar with his music and I was blown away (also Gojira!)

[@MCS99]

Q

[@him050]

For real? It's unbelievably cringe music.

[@kevin3003]

“Distortion without pressure” my new Band name. Now all I need is talent, and a band.

[@richmay3929]

lol

[@XcupcakeXhorrorshowX]

I cannot say this enough, I love how short your intros are. I absolutely hate when KZbinrs have a 4 min intro, I always skip through it. You're one of the only KZbinrs that has a quick simple and very clear intro. Thank you!!

[@tbpjmr2869]

YES! Totally agree!

[@Rucky888]

Agree. Too many of these is about that person, rather than the object

[@CellarStudioProductions]

The funny thing is that he has often stated that he has no clue what he is doing with his voice most of the time. But anyways... The guy is a musical genius. He can compose and arrange really well. He sings and Screams like it's no challenge at all and he can actually shred all of our faces of, if he wants to. But he doesn't overdo it like many other guitarists that need to show off their skills in each and every song. He just doesn't do it. And that's what musicality means. I just love that guy's work.

[@MrDrumStikz]

I think it’s as simple as he knows that singing shouldn’t be uncomfortable, so he naturally finds a good option.

[@jimmymac63]

Why the fuck am I just now finding this genius?

[@brennang9]

jimmymac63 You're in for a ride, my dude. Just know that his albums span many different types of genres and you never know what you should expect. I recommend The first four Devin Townsend Project albums, along with Ocean Machine: Biomech, Terria, Infinity, Ziltoid the Omniscient, and Casualties of Cool. Casualties is the only "Country" album on the planet that I enjoy and it is one of my favorite albums ever.

[@Kevin8slipknot]

jimmymac63 find the retinal circus show here on youtube, its amazing! Crazy live show

[@ItsPhilH]

Iron Wallace Hell yeah I love Casualties of Cool

[@zedopikao]

you jumped the most epic guitar solo in emgtv's history dude really

[@noahleach7690]

LUL

[@hays9008]

I really hope you understand he was joking....really!

[@agronnak]

@@hays9008 I guess you're the one that missed the joke here... really! Google sarcasm and irony, learn what they mean and it will make you less likely to look like moron on the internet

[@kanervatie]

Yes, all three chords.

[@kristinad_]

Finally a voice teacher that reacts in different kinds of music and not just POP! You are amazing keep up the good work!

[@GypsyRock]

Kristina1335 Karali yas! I can't stand pop. I am a grunge and metal freak, and I have been working on trying to get Sam to react to a Layne Staley vocal peace, in particular I would love for him to react to "love hate love" live at The Moore (black and white video. Seattle) by Alice In Chains

[@dogcatdogable]

shade...

[@briandipierro8865]

GypsyRock I'd love to see him look at some Mad Season. Particularly Long Gone Day. Love Hate Love is goddamn amazing though

[@kristinad_]

GypsyRock I am the kind of person that listens everything I don't have any problem with any kind of music what makes me crazy is that there are so many artists out there so worthy and talented and in somehow everyone talks only about Pop music... and that's not beautiful...

[@abepl]

GypsyRock I rly want him to react to Trevor Strnad's transitions between high screams and low growls ( the Black Dahlia Murder )

[@CasacaraDFP]

This is why Rock/Metal is my favorite genre of music. Aside from it just being badass, "technically" it's all over the place. You have clean singers, screamers, and everything in between. This guy is a perfect example of why this genre is so interesting and beautiful to me. I love this!

[@loganfields159]

Preach.

[@StatusQuonald]

I don't understand how people like a "genre". I mean I enjoy some metal artists but there's also a lot of crap out there. A lot. Which counts for every genre of music

[@CasacaraDFP]

@@StatusQuonald Preference

[@repairdepartment5918]

Yes, I'm ready to order. I'd like a high C, Slightly fried, hold the beef.

[@repairdepartment5918]

@Ewgf Mann Thanks Mann. I feel the same about your comment. HaHa HoHo HeeHeeeeeeeee.

[@straightbrutality9264]

Wow...that was fuckin perfect. I love you.

[@Patrikblombergsweden]

Fantastic.

[@thomase907]

Haha love the subtle reference to the tuning of the guitar.. most people probably won't catch that one

[@sean_b_drummer]

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@distantstorm3808]

Devin is the biggest musical chameleon you will ever come across and he's the king of dynamics.

[@GypsyRock]

Papa Arthritis true. Btw sorry bout ur arthritis bro

[@distantstorm3808]

GypsyRock haha, I don't have arthritis. It's a play on words. (Papa Emeritus)

[@albertanero7638]

true! id really love to see sam react to deadhead or the death of music at royal albert hall too actually...i think that show brings more justice on his voice than this! his technique may be simple in theory but well he is so powerfull!

[@ShonnaNelsonWilliams]

alberta nero Yes!

[@Totescolin]

"I can do that" - Devin listening to other metal bands.

[@skriddlehiddles]

I scream, you scream, we all scream for fry scream

[@Rucky888]

Devin gives us the cherry on top

[@liamjoyce7774]

Down by law...

[@ThePortal101]

This was fantastic. Devin Townsend is in a league all of his own. I'd love to hear your take on Gojira, Opeth, Dillinger Escape Plan, Cynic, Deftones

[@freak1310c]

chino is so unique, would really want an in-depth analysis on his style.

[@youtuberobbedmeofmyname]

Loool he'd fucking go insane about dillinger. Especially calculating infinity.

[@makattak88]

Opeth please!

[@Dry7123]

gojira!! born in winter, explosia or from the sky!!

[@skatatataatje]

God yes. Please the Deftones

[@SeleneDarkbloom]

I'm really loving this wave of metal content!

[@Poekie22xx]

Same!

[@Jacobwilliam79]

Indeedy!

[@RichardJanvrinYT]

Yesssss

[@unassumingpotato1666]

This is exactly the kind of video I wanted to see this evening. Devin Townsend is amazing. You should check out him performing Deadhead live

[@mattmanbrownbro]

I also suggested this last video. Good choice!

[@beyondtheradio]

Deadhead is definitely more guitar driven but it's a sick song.

[@aaronscheer8130]

Getting up to the F... That'll shock Sam haha ;)

[@dregnar85]

Transcending performance.

[@johanbothma8031]

8:05 "Gosh he's really good!". Sums up Devy nicely I think

[@Cas_anova]

He says "she's really good" though.

[@Lord_Raptor]

That's just the "sh" from gosh blending into "he".

[@Adam666...]

Gosh he's good comes nowhere close to explaining him

[@TheLiquidpower]

Thanks for checking out my recommendation!! You have helped convince me that Devin Townsend is not, in fact, a robot designed to make me feel bad about my own singing. Mostly.

[@stevenbarre7690]

TheLiquidpower it’s ok, I still feel bad regardless

[@edbrotherton36]

Oh you suggested him too. I thought I was alone haha. Awesome

[@8SweetPotatoLattes]

I too suggested this vid, niiice haha

[@christinesonoeyes]

omg i thought i was the only one as well wowwww

[@SyntheticFuture]

Suggestion squad, reporting in! Yeah this is one he had to cover so I am glad he did :)

[@livb6945]

Please Sam! Don't make us addicted to you and then go away for DAYS!!! 😊😜

[@AD-Dom]

Heavy Devy is a Canadian treasure.

[@override83]

So grateful my younger bro introduced me to him through Strapping Young Lad. I'll admit, I haven't listened to much of his post-SYL content, but this is awesome.

[@Jacksmusicshack]

Thank you, Canada!

[@georgiykireev9678]

@@override83 If you liked the insanity of SYL, you'll appreciate the album Deconstruction, especially the title track

[@nathenkel2001]

Devy for prime minister. specially over the one you have now!!!!

[@locketom]

Where Devin grew up is like a 20 minute drive from where I live, I had no idea that I was livivng so close to an absolute legend.

[@RayDayPlays]

I've never heard this guy and HOLY SHIT HIS VOICE IS AMAZING. Love the way he plays guitar too!

[@nathanjudy7705]

Yeah, Devin Townsend really is one of the best to work with in metal. He does so well collaborating and producing. One of my favorite metal albums, Darkest Hour's-Deliver Us, was produced by him and I didn't even know until recently. Now I know why it sounds so good.

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

Devin has a huge catalog covering everything from "extreme metal" (Strapping Young Lad) to so-called "Space Country" ( Casualties of Cool) and all sorts of progressive rock/metal and even some stuff that could be called "new age" (you know, like Enya and Yanni). As for his guitar playing, he can shred pretty well, but rarely chooses to do so. In fact, there's a video on KZbin of him shredding like mad while simultaneously talking about how shredding is meaningless unless it's musical and serves the song. He's easily one of the most underappreciated metal musicians of the 21st century, so far.

[@KJ-pr1hq]

Devin is pretty much a legend. If you're liking it, I definitely recommend checking out it stuff, he's got music from all sorts of subgenres

[@craig8860]

Keegan Eide is it safe to say Devin is a genius?

[@benejack666]

craig Yes.

[@FunusCanis]

YES! I’m so happy you’re reacting to Devin! One of my favorite musicians of all time. It’s so interesting to hear you explain his vocal style, especially his screaming. A lot of people don’t really understand how metal vocalists can do that so thank you for expla8ing that 😊 I would still love to hear you react to Mike Patton’s vocals (Faith No More/Mr. Bungle/Dead Cross). His range is incredible and i love love to hear you break down his vocals! 💚

[@MisterSchweetz]

PippoHotamus Mondo Cane would be a good one to react to as well.

[@Meister_Dwight]

Mike Patton *only* has the largest range in all of popular music ;)

[@lorlorslinger9617]

Love Mike Patton's voice, I'd like to see Sam's opinion on it too.

[@sashabrown1796]

PippoHotamus yes!

[@chriskoutsoumpas6772]

The Real Thing from Faith No More would be so cool..

[@dudeskinus]

Devin once looked me in the eye at a strapping young lad gig, I let out a little wee. He looked into my soul!

[@oswaldjenkins8557]

He owns it now bro

[@RyTrapp0]

@@oswaldjenkins8557 Luckily, Devin is a benevolent soul keeper

[@Ali-fq3nz]

😂😂😂😂

[@judgegroovyman]

Reading your comment about Devin looking you in the eye, made me let out a little wee.

[@Pauly421]

Haha thats class man xD

[@mpbsmithaa]

What you said about him not exhausting his voice is clearly really true--at his live shows he sounds just as fresh after 3+ hours of straight singing and screaming as he does in the very first song. And he's been doing this for 30 years.

[@kudosbudo]

Its definitely something he's grown into. If you look at his really early strapping young lad stuff, later venues in tours his voice sounds tired. Its seems liek as he's got older he's got better at preserving his voice.

[@FalkOomikami]

Yeah he sometimes sounded miserable, like when singing Detox at the Hultsfred show. And in many interviews he spoke about how he's tired of singing every night, hoping his voice holds up etc. He may also have gotten a much better lifestyle now, with no substance anymore.

[@Rohan2300]

Based on his interviews, when he was doing Strapping Young Lad he really was pretty miserable, he doesn't do many of the songs from that time anymore simply because he's not in the right (wrong?) mindset for it these days.

[@woundedmonk1884]

WAS NOT EXPECTING THIS! Awesome! I saw Devin live last year and it was amazing. It would be great if you could break down Pisces by Jinjer. Their vocalist Tatiana is another really talented individual.

[@MrFINcredible]

I second this!!!

[@dataolle]

+1 jinjers vocalist is amazing

[@Kevin8slipknot]

Yes!!

[@seraph1337]

yes! the live in studio video! please!

[@mtbfx]

yes! jinjer pisces should be next!

[@shamelessplace11]

ABOUT DAMN TIME!!! MORE METAL Devin is the consummate performer. A wonder and a gift

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

You could do an entire series on Townsend alone. Check out TesseracT - "Hexes," in the Jaegermeister studio sessions.

[@breeatroxell2242]

Yeah tesseract!!

[@Cjbrachio]

I came to the comments suggest tesseract

[@PlugInKali]

Well, Daniel is a vocal coach himself, so that should be interesting :)

[@moistknees7114]

Anything by tesseract

[@alicesachertorte2539]

that performance is just epic

[@MrBrickfilms]

YES, man you are great for doing this, love the diverse content!

[@n0ztic]

I'm a simple man. I see Devin Townsend, I like.

[@annieyoulittlewhore]

I am watching this crying, my two favorite people in the world right now.

[@Chris-wi3vu]

Yea Devin is a genius and so underrated

[@contagioushate]

I LOVE that you've done Devin! He's an incredible musician and a King amongst the Metal community. I love that you picked up on his face bringing the toughness (classic Devin with the facials!) and that he really loves performing, and because of that people love watching him. And you're right, he can continue to do this for years because he already has been doing this for YEARS. He's a veteran and magical. More Devin Townsend reviews please

[@Van020280]

Yes thank you. Devy is amazing. Although I'm not a singer, but a guitar player, I really enjoy your videos. You are incredibly perceptive and passionate.

[@mediaman9719]

Amie Joy Completely agree. Absolutely ridiculously talented.😃

[@10talentsband]

I think you may have become another fan of Devin. He is a damn amazing musician that knows and feels way more than I can ever figure out. I was nodding along with your comments. He knows what he is doing more than a lot of us know!!! Ha ha... keep doing your work Sam I love your videos!

[@R0DisG0D]

Talking about King: I'd love to see a reaction to King Diamond.

[@ddevil4980]

Years ago when I saw him perform with strapping young lad the first thing he said was "I have a small penis!". Devin lives to perform and always puts on a great show.

[@pandoralover21]

so many channels have reacted to this video but yours is by far the best, giving that analysis. Well done!

[@SLCicu]

hey man, there's a band called Trivium where the lead singer lost his voice at one point due to inadequate technique - it would be really nice to see your analysis of one of the videos back when he was using the bad technique and explain exactly what he was doing wrong and why he ended up losing his voice. I'd recommend looking at the song Down from the sky, live at the Chapman Studios. I guess you can look it up on youtube.

[@brazenatheist1676]

This. Good call dude.

[@migaspt5676]

This would be a great idea. Seeing as he stated he had to "completely forget how to scream" in order to relearn it properly, a before/after analysis would be awesome.

[@ayultaiyin1993]

This! ^

[@hazardmouth]

Yassssss!

[@thirteenthandy]

He'd have to look at live, most likely. I'm only vaguely familiar with Trivium, but normally metal guys get excited on stage and forget everything they ever learned about technique (if they ever learned). It's easy to blow your voice out live, and even more so when the stage volume is too loud instrumentally and your vocals are buried.

[@HAVgiraffe]

I love how the performance leads us to believe that the singing is harder than it really is.

[@WeWantYouToStay]

I mean it's relatively easy for Devin, but for most mere mortals this would be damn hard to achieve without a lot of training

[@vernitico]

Easy for Devin maybe.... But I can't name very many singers who can do it like him.

[@Brax1982]

Especially because he doesn't sing here, at all. I mean...come on, can't you tell, it's way off-synch in parts? Pure show. I must be wrong, because Sam would surely be able to tell...wouldn't he? I guess not? Then again, I check another live video of Devin Townsend and there is no doubt in my mind that it is genuine, because he sounds a lot different (not worse, mind you). And because I know that Anneke is live, because I know what she sounds like...

[@pandoralover21]

lots of channels have done reactions to this video but yours is the best by far

[@Brandon-zn8rf]

YES! Check out Devin Townsend - Deadhead (Live at Royal Albert Hall)!!!! Another killer live vocal track!!!

[@GodAdmit]

Brandon Hagler Yessss! Deadhead would be another awesome one :)

[@kukundrela]

Sam, this was absolutely great to watch :) I did not expect Devin here, although I love all your content! I saw Devin live in Plovdiv at the Roman theater last year. The way he executes his vocals is just so versatile indeed and your explanation makes sense. Keep it up

[@emmaayla5889]

Devin townsend is literally hilarious. He has such a grest personality

[@adamjones4220]

I came across this channel on Sunday and wondered if Devin would ever appear. Low and behold a subscription later and here we are, 3 days on. Unreal. Love all of these videos! Thank you for bringing something a bit more alternative to such a growing channel!

[@saraa1741]

Finally!!! I was having Sam withdrawals over here!

[@NeatGentilis]

I come back to watch this video sometimes, because I LOVE how Sam gets all into it at 7:30. Devy just makes people happy, doesn't he?

[@MotocrossRider155]

Never heard of this guy and ive been into metal for years now. This dudes vocals and just the way he plays guitar is amazing. I love it

[@Rucky888]

Wow, you are in for a treat. Have a listen to Deadhead, Bastard, the Desth of Music,....and, well, anything. Truly amazing musician

[@RyTrapp0]

You're into metal and haven't heard of Strapping Young Lad? You've GOTTA start there - it's kind of crazy, SYL's 'extreme metal' is really the foundation for all of his solo work that followed. You wouldn't hear SYL and expect that it's the same guy behind the music; but that's Devin, his variety of rock is closer to the variety of Mike Patton(albeit, without all of the non-rock that that fuckin' psycho does as well, LOL) than probably anyone else in metal. Pay attention to his guitar playing too; legitimately one of the BEST guitarists in metal - IT'S NOT FAIR BTW, Steve Vai picked him up right out of high school to be his lead singer - yea, that's fuckin' Devin Townsend's life... Finally, this is the one that really got me into Devin Townsend, and it's still my favorite song by him. It isn't as 'impressive' as a lot of his other stuff, but the actual writing itself, he just nails that slow, chunky, heavy sound that I'm such a sucker for kzbin.info/www/bejne/horHZWeBrKeCl6M It's off of 'Devin Townsend Band's "Accelerated" album - fantastic album, that was my starting point, then I went back to SYL and followed his work in order(it's fascinating to listen to him evolve as a musician over ~25 years)

[@somuchpepper]

Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth is also a good example of someone who can manage clean and distorted voice in the same songs!

[@vetlerradio]

Well, he could.

[@frollino93]

He did, he can (dunno if he can still do it now)

[@mattmanbrownbro]

Used to. His growls are gone these days.

[@somuchpepper]

I mean, you're all right, but the old videos are all out and about, in case Sam fancies a video about him :p

[@frollino93]

@@mattmanbrownbro so Sorry for him, he chills bones when does it

[@Veerushka]

Sam, you are such a genuine and kind person! Never change and keep up the awesome videos!

[@8SweetPotatoLattes]

YYEESS!! I recommended this vid in a couple comments on previous videos but couldn't have possibly imagined how great your reaction to it would be. I really appreciate you demystifying some of the techniques of the popular "Beauty and the Beast" approach taken by countless metal vocalists. I think Devin Townsend is truly one of the best in his class! Much love Sam, thanks again for the great video

[@PlugInKali]

If you do listen to Opeth and analise Mikael's voice (which you totally should, even if it's in your spare time) I suggest The Moor. A true masterpiece and my personal favourite 😊

[@Nydwen]

I was about to search if he'd commented on that one actually, so please do Mikael next, Sam!

[@alexkenley1]

YES

[@elieapoyan8132]

Oh yes !!!

[@Slashhead1]

Agreed. I'd go for ghost of perdition though because vocals change more often in that song

[@ValentinBystrich]

@Taylor Knight Opeth is a little bit more interesting becourse of the transition from growl to clean.

[@maddiejore7520]

I love you for actually caring and being knowledgeable about metal and screaming. I have so much respect for you as an educator. There are not enough voice teachers that understand screaming

[@kalebhunter4552]

Agreed 💯

[@Themartinezjoeshow]

Jinjer pisces live studio tatiana has a amazing range like to hear your thoughts . You just got a new subscriber from me .

[@Mellanslag]

Yes, this!

[@tylerabbott3649]

Definitely wanna see that

[@Michellevca]

It would be extreeeemely interesting to hear Sam's analysis and opinion about Tatiana because she has openly said she never warms up before shows. By that statement we can all guess she has never had a singing lessons whatsoever. I'm 99% sure she is self taught, which is CRRRRAZY because she is, in my opinion, the best female vocalist in metal today. She is also a smoker and casual drinker. It's like she does almost nothing for her voice yet she is the best there is, and perfectly able to tour like a maniac without harming it night after night. Also, there are many Jinjer reactions but none of them analyses Tatiana's voice from a professional point of view!

[@Themartinezjoeshow]

@@Michellevca I totally agree I have seen reactions of her music . But never on her voice and range. Its amazing to me how she sings like she does with being self taught

[@adam0195]

I came to comment this. Her vocal switch is unreal in that song. It's almost unbelievable that she can create those harsh sounds 👌 incredible song

[@ThatJustMatt]

Your channel is officially one of my favorites. The diversity in genre is so refreshing. I too, love Metal, and I love Kpop. It's cool that we live in a day and age now where that sort of thing is accepted/commonplace. Back when I was growing up a metal head would have been laughed at by his peers if he listened to Whitnet Houston as well. Music is music, it's all great.

[@higofyp]

Three minutes in and I appreciate your critique and input more than all the other voice teachers who've reacted to this. Thanks for your insight!

[@jupoga96]

Wow, didn't expect those last videos, Tool, David Townsend. Love to see more of this stuff. It's the 4th time I request this, Remember by Richie Kotzen live at Sao Paulo!

[@HXCPolarbear]

Do more aggressive music like this, sets you apart from similar channels, appreciate the video.

[@mancollins9478]

Great advice, I agree.

[@JeremyPringsheim]

You should do Devin's performance of DEADHEAD live at Plovdiv ... to a lot of non-singers (like me) it's just an absolutely unreal performance

[@blackclouds909]

Jeremy Pringsheim love their whole show at Plovdiv!!!

[@spacewitchvulcan]

I was there too. Blew my fucking mind to say the least!

[@AlexanderPochertPiano]

...plus he caught a serious flu two days ago, yet he was still able to put that godlike perfomance. He's truly one of a kind.

[@davidpoole7098]

I agree to a point. The peak for me is final chorus of it in the Royal Albert Hall version. The Plivdiv performance is right on par through the rest of the song, but the way he does it in the RAH version.... I have no words to describe it.

[@RyTrapp0]

@@davidpoole7098 One of the most incredible performances I've seen - what I would give to have been there live; that shit was probably about like an out-of-body experience by the end of the 2 or 3 hours(LONG ASS SHOW)

[@BayouMaccabee]

You're good Sam, you know what you're talking about, and you seem to have a kind and gentle soul with a "glass half-full" attitude on all of your critiques. I enjoy your videos, because I appreciate your range in covering all styles of music without prejudice and with total fairness. You also make me remember the good times in my own lessons from back when I was a voice major at LSU...an eternity ago. Keep up the good work...pretty sure I'm not the only one who will keep watching.

[@Haarfagr]

Check out Daniel Gildenlöw from Pain of Salvation and Einar Solberg from Leprous. Would be interesting to see your reaction to those two, amazing vocalists.

[@amplifymysound]

Haarfagr i love pain of salvation i saw them open for dream theatre.

[@silviasuarez1898]

I just started listeing to Leprous that man makes me want to cry!

[@beyondtheradio]

Yes yes. Those are two of my fave singers :) I saw Daniel last summer. SO GOOD. And I saw Leprous earlier this year and will again in 2 months. Einar has a very unique tone.

[@Haarfagr]

Silvia IsAVegan Leprous is one of the best bands I know. They have a very distinct sound. Seen them live 3-4 times, and it's been amazing every time. Nice guys too.

[@Haarfagr]

Beyond the Radio Yeah, I saw PoS last year. One of the best concerts I've been to. Nice to have Johan back in the band as well, even though Ragnar did a great job. Leprous is playing in their hometown on saturday, but unfortunatly I'm gonna miss it because of another concert :/

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

It's always cool to watch him have so much fun. Great video as always Sam.

[@RayDayPlays]

I'm also waiting for you to tackle an instrumental without telling anyone, so you're just watching a performance and everyone is waiting for commentary but there ends up being no singing. XD lol

[@ShaneChandler87]

Anything by Animals as Leaders

[@dakotaemata8]

With little pauses where you start to talk about something but end up just saying yeah this is great and moving on.

[@CaptainThisShip]

Hahaha!

[@codeinclined]

April Fools' Day episode!

[@livelaughlove0209]

@@codeinclined that's what I was thinking too!

[@layneinchains3373]

LAYNE STALEY PLEASEEEEEE!!! Great reaction bro!!!

[@kentreymarbebe5205]

Love Hate Love Live

[@milotimberlake2047]

Kent rey Marbebe yessss

[@iva6219]

Watching your videos is not just educating, it's teaching me to love, appreciate and listen more carefully to every piece of music that I hear. Thank you!

[@Kolbein837]

Sam, please, please, please, react to Opeth. If you haven't heard any song, it will blow your mind how insane the vocals are. The alternation between heavy growls to butter smooth vocals! If not for a youtube video, check it out anyways!

[@akmetalhead95]

Yesss\m/

[@metohllbird]

Definitely. Though strap in, it's gonna be a long one!

[@sylvaintrias9061]

Please!

[@VulpesFulva]

Definitely. I think the warmness to Mikael's clean singing will be interesting to Sam.

[@RohannvanRensburg]

We need to make sure it's not a modern growl though, they sound awful compared to the past. Roundhouse Tapes are probably a good middle ground?

[@RAMONES3122]

Awesome video! Please react to Mike Patton (lead singer of Faith No More and several other projects.) He has an insane range (D1-F#7) and does wild stuff with his voice.

[@magdalenalasowy5230]

Great idea!!!

[@CostasAn]

I totally agree. Sam can make dozens of videos of Patton singing and always find something new.

[@RoloMonst3r]

Yes! Mike Patton has an awesome range.

[@dregnar85]

Mike and Devin are my two favourite vocalists.

[@ttp513]

Are you serious about that vocal range???? That's just crazy...I like Mike, but I just never heard him enough to hear his diverse range. I must listen more now...I'm both impressed and depressed cuz holy shit, crazy range, lol...

[@benkrapf]

Just discovered the channel. Love how you actually analyze technique and explain for us noobs, even when it's Devin. Props for not just geeking out over this performance like all other YTers seem to.

[@ollum16]

Did you get a new cam? Cause I am LIVING for those freckles 💖💖💖💖

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

Yes ! I'm glad someone noticed!

[@rogerj412]

I noticed the change. The wall behind you also looks to have a richer tone to it. I like the change.

[@sarahpetersen6576]

I noticed the freckles, too! Sam is adorable!

[@KlaudiaErszebeth]

I was wondering why I hadn't noticed the freckles until now!

[@CARTMENS]

You GOTTA review Devin - Deadhead Live at Albert Hall (that version is best). Been a Devin fan for 10 years+. Awesome video!

[@Jessewayne79]

agreed. His range at the end blew my mind.

[@thorthunderlungs5171]

@@Jessewayne79 The end. No shit. He was awesome at the end of the show like it was the beginning of the show.

[@ComaDave]

I flew from Australia for that show. Yeah, I know... I'm an idiot. 😀

[@wunderlaand_music]

Every performance of each song at the RAH is the best version of those songs haha

[@PhilRushworth]

I really enjoy your channel and I'm SO glad you reviewed a Devin song. It's fun to see others find joy in the same things you do. Rock on!

[@Mangzorz]

You should react to Mike Patton in Mr. Bungle or Fantomas. Please. Thank you. ❤️

[@fl00d69]

Yeah with you there Jackal - Patton is so good, especially with the Bungle outfit. The self title was my introduction too and I came from the same metal stock. Bungle and NIN's downward spiral were my gateway drugs to more interesting things. Chemical Marriage off Disco Volante so good... Merry go Bye Bye... California, None of them knew they were robots... oh man. So many head fuck songs.

[@Rucky888]

I think it's a given MP is one of the best of the best

[@5onfire]

oh yes please! i need it too. Just one idea: 9:20 kzbin.info/www/bejne/onfdZplvjbtjhKc

[@georgesb5289]

Mike Patton for sure, would be awesome 👌

[@rominajuarez4643]

Yes Please!

[@frodothehobo9938]

devin is ridiculously talented. it's actually kind of insulting to other artists. he records the drums and bass in the background himself. he's doing this vocal performance without even trying. this is all just a joke to him and people practice for decades to get his range

[@mpbsmithaa]

I don't think there was anything particularly "ironic" about SYL. His audience wasn't "not getting it" because he meant it. He was an Angry Young Man (Fooling Yourself... ayyy Styx). But then he grew older, his self-destructive lifestyle caught up to him, and he stopped meaning it. And then he had to stop making the music. I think the silliness now is way of coming to terms with that side of himself. He views all that old aggression as silly/misplaced/unnecessary now, but still enjoys the experience of it (ie. the aggressive music that results) so his music becomes self-ironic.

[@philmonro2454]

He doesn't record the drums and bass himself, he has a backing band. He probably writes a lot of their parts but he has some very talented musicians who play with him.

[@olivierbarbery9142]

… But no one can get his range...

[@frodothehobo9938]

@@philmonro2454 for this song he actually did though. In the early days of devin townsend project it was all him. Hence the name. He found band members later of course

[@frodothehobo9938]

@@olivierbarbery9142 lots of people have his level of vocal range. Its a matter of how easily he utilizes it thats rare and impressive.

[@nikolapetras6367]

It was so nice to watch this. I like how you professionally explain what you hear!

[@lolus8974]

One of these on Chris Cornell would be awesome. One of the greatest vocalists I’ve ever heard, so unique and distinct but so versatile as well.

[@jennybongus]

On his last video, I commented that he should react to Cornell's cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U". It's so damn beautiful. But anything by Cornell would be nice to see!

[@infinittrob9409]

More Devy please. His Royal Albert Hall performances of songs like the Death of Music, Bastard, and Deadhead are highly recommended.

[@elimcfly350]

I'm currently going through all the reactions for this Devin Townsend video, your analysis is easily the best one I've seen. I like your breakdowns.

[@Kayin15]

Devin Townsend has been a professional metal vocalist since Strapping Young Lad's first album (Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing) in 1994. So not only is he going to be able to do this for a long time, he already has been.

[@ronhenry2025]

You have to check out Vai's Sex and Religion. Devin (as a kid) was phenomenal then and that's what hooked me as a fan.

[@donotfret]

I saw devin with steve vai in Chicago. Devy tossed his bottle of water into the crowd and I caught it. Fun times

[@SquishyOfCinder]

He's been a professional vocalist since he sang with Steve Vai a year prior to SYL's first album.

[@dovesoap95]

This is really outta context but you have amazing eyebrows😂😂 love your videos💖

[@kittymachine3798]

Yup 😻

[@louisavevers9709]

He has eyebrows??? Oh yeah I didn't notice!

[@GypsyRock]

Louisa Vevers tf

[@amyg8176]

I also spent a lot of time focusing on his brows here! Hahaha they are so expressive

[@pendergrass4418]

Girls pay good money for brows like that 🤣

[@paulharbron7484]

Same as the last post. You are super smart. Watch a lot of vocal coach stuff and you are insanely understanding of the human voice. Love your insight

[@tylerthecreator2797]

I now like mr townsend thanks

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

You're welcome Tyler

[@tylerthecreator2797]

@@SamJohnsonVoice would you by chance look into yungblud you might enjoy them

[@tylerthecreator2797]

I suggest anarchist acoustic version also do you like sanata artica?

[@LoggR84]

Enjoy the ride!! Oh and what a ride it is...!

[@alinelfe4850]

So not my style but amazing voicecontrol. Impressive

[@scotthogg6452]

He also does mellow stuff too. Check out his album "Ghost". It's beautiful :)

[@JohnJillky]

Check out Strapping Young Lad (this is a joke, but if you look them up, you'll understand why lol). But yeah he's done a LOT of music over the years, definitely don't write him off if this particular song isn't your kind of thing.

[@mandapannts]

I suggest checking out Terria or Synchestra if you want to get a taste of some of his mellower stuff. He's an *incredible* artist and vocalist.

[@flyingkaiinthesky2917]

Still the original and best reaction to this!

[@KeepoKreepo]

I may subscribe now because I feel crap for commenting about a Devin Townsend react like 20 minutes ago without realizing this was up xD

[@krusher74]

Tool now Devin! thanks for covering us souls that arnt that into pop music

[@peppermint1712]

Devy's got insane vocal range, it's over 6 octaves from A1 to E7.

[@lagstyre]

Alter Bridge - words darker than their wings live performance!

[@MetalDisciple97]

Hell yeah, Myles' voice is incredible

[@snoechi]

YES would love to see Sam react to that one!!

[@saidoterodiseno]

YES, PLEASE! That high note at the end... Perfect.

[@theicedevil]

Devin is actually Manic Depressive and he uses humor to deal with much of his anxiety. His music is also very reflective of this. He has had multiple bands and projects, from his extreme Metal band Strapping Young Lad to his soothing Country Music project, Casualties Of Cool, and also his humorous one time Fake Punk band, Punky Brewster.

[@Slashhead1]

Ace of all trades. Devin could do pop and rap 1000 times better than most mainstream artists today. He has no limits. He's a superior human being

[@deadlyvomby5079]

He is bipolar.

[@jpizzleforizzle]

Probably the best version of that song I've heard. That dude is amazing.

[@peratletraanum5506]

Would really love to watch you react to Jinjer - Picses 😁

[@danimek945]

oh cmon!! every channel reacts to the same videos!!!! give him something different!!

[@zamatallica7]

@@danimek945 yeah but unlike other channels, I'd like to see an informed react with some actual context other than wow she's so good, which is why I'd love to see him react to Tatiana.

[@danimek945]

@@zamatallica7 you are totally right. This guy really knows what his talking about...

[@PlugInKali]

I completely agree! His is not a react channel, he is a vocal coach with actual technical knowledge. Also, from what I've seen, until very recently his analysis have been about pop music, so this could hopefully help explain metal to a wider audience, so that they can see that it's not "just noise" and maybe get more people interested in this amazing genre 😊

[@DaveThomson]

He should just on her range alone

[@Kepulikeppi]

Could you do an analysis on Freddie Mercury?

[@x666xIronMaiden]

Thank you for getting to this Sam! Appreciate it! :) Loved hearing the analysis on his voice!

[@vikingrbeerdserkr8406]

Wow, when I suggested this I really didn't think you would actually do it, this is awesome! Devin is a MASTER and it was really cool to watch you break it down, bravo! Also I just found out recent;y that Devy here is in the top 10 for vocal range, number one being Mike Patton.

[@x666xIronMaiden]

I was asking too. He was getting a few people asking! :)

[@morganf9272]

Who else has post notifications on 😁💞

[@lancelotprice5520]

I do. :)

[@lindseydoyle7020]

🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@JohnJillky]

Gang

[@anttisalminen3]

I love the editing in these videos. I don't have to constantly change the volume to hear the song and your speaking. Good job.

[@AstraVex]

Back in the 90's, Devin visited a vocal coach called Roger Love, who told him, based on the way he was screaming, that it wouldn't be sustainable and Devin's voice would be gone in a couple of weeks if he went on tour. But 25 years and 30 Albums later, he's still doing it :)

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

lol i'm so glad that he's kept at it

[@marcusking8507]

Said voice coach then heard some rough demos, was completely stunned and said "you may not know what the hell you're doing, but you're going to turn people's heads with this stuff." And you can definitely say he's done that! To go back to the coach, Devin talks about him in his book Only Half There; well worth a read!

[@tianasantos-ferrer9066]

Please react to Floor Jansen!!! Especially the Wacken 2013 performances!!!

[@knutruther4964]

i suggest Ghost River or Ghost love score and the band is Nightwish

[@Omega-fb9ji]

Yes we need to get him to react to Ghost Live Score.

[@beyondtheradio]

knut ruther omfg Ghost Love Score Wacken 2013 is one of her best performances. But it's a super long song for him. He'd have to cut it.

[@knutruther4964]

Beyond the Radio , then I would suggest Nemo kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5rZoZWlhLlroNU

[@beyondtheradio]

@@knutruther4964 is it weird I prefer all Floors versions to the original lol

[@blackclouds909]

Thanks for covering Devin! Love him and your channel!

[@ILiveInACar]

YES! More metal/alternative/unconventional music reactions please 🙏 Throwin' it out there, but I'd like to see you react to Chelsea Wolfe, Cocteau Twins, and Chino Moreno/Deftones - They all have such interesting and unique voices ✌️

[@aspyr5681]

Devy is a god and the whole world needs to be aware of his awesomeness

[@_Odin_]

He really is. Met him three times, and the guy is the coolest guy on the planet. Any chance you are the Jasper that manages their EU side of things and their online stuff?

[@aspyr5681]

@@_Odin_ I WISH

[@mikemahon4472]

Just chills and metal goosebumps 🤘🏻😝🤘🏻

[@OneAboveAllUwU]

Was not sure if i would be interested in these vids when i started to watch the first one, but i am hooked now. Hope to see more and more!

[@kellymiller6737]

Wow. You’re growing so fast and it is obvious why. One vid and I was hooked. As you hear so often, the way you explain and/or critique is clear and not derogatory. I have a request if you don’t mind. And no pressure if it isn’t done as you have your own agenda along with thousands of others... Sam Tsui - Born This Way cover by Lady Gaga. He’s not as popular as a lot of other artists that have been covered, but his voice sounds great to me. I would be interested in your review to see if you agree or if the production of Kurt Schneider has a weighted value to the sound. Thank you very much for what you do and sharing that talent with all of us.

[@XX-tu9vk]

You should do his live performance of “Deadhead” at Royal Albert Hall.

[@kelleystrange]

I love how you mimic people as you are analyzing their singing. It is totally adorable.

[@jasonsheline6610]

Be cool to see you analyze somebody with a deeper voice like Pete Steele from Type O Negative or David Gold from Woods Of Ypres.another,but more obscure would be Messiah Marcolin from Candlemass.just a thought

[@AzAtHoTh1666]

David Gold would make me cry

[@ayultaiyin1993]

Yes, I'd love to see this!

[@thirteenthandy]

Pete, definitely!

[@HaloOverOurDemise]

All of these

[@brandondomarasky]

Glad to see some love for Woods Of Ypres