Seasoned Vocal Coach Reacts: ‘Take Me Back to Eden’-SLEEP TOKEN

[@NijFix]

When you consider the way he dances and animates himself on stage for 2 and a half hours and their concert schedule, this man is an absolute athlete. Regards.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Agreed!

[@BlackxGarden]

One thing I learned about Vessel: if it sounds like he's crying or about to cry, it's because he actually is. He is not afraid to cry openly on stage. Maybe it's a benefit of being anonymous, but he's just letting himself feel that and he knows it influences how his voice sounds. There is nothing that seems forced or fake about these emotions.

[@EmotionalLemonade]

if you're looking for a live his cover of Hallelujah is incredible.

[@laurelpaguio8658]

I second this!!!!!!!!

[@jaydencrow7646]

Agreed that’s amazing the whole from the room below set is amazing

[@rachealcarter8014]

Oh man. Yes.

[@earthscorcher]

This one is so overlooked

[@ThiagoDosSantos-s8i]

27:20 the lighter scream in the beginning is Vessel's scream. When it gets thicker, it's when IV(the guitarist) adds his layer scream. He is a very talented screamer and sometimes uses it to support Vessel

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Great, thanks for the confirmation.

[@samcrorie]

There's a video where IV went onstage with Bring Me the Horizon to perform "Antivist" with Ollie. They were on tour together at the time.

[@MAULSTROM]

When you think vessel is crying he most likely is - this has been explored in a pre-recorded intermission between him and Sleep iirc. It is all authentic he is just an incredibly emotional and in touch singer

[@DjDarkD]

If you want to break down lyrics of the song in a second video, please then do the studio version. That way you will also be able to tell us the differences you heard compared to the live version you reacted to now.

[@aprilkasten]

“Pure expression” is exactly what sleep token is

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

🙌🏼🖤✨

[@snoozwriter]

Some fans have mentioned that finding Sleep Token is like discovering a new, previously undiscovered color. Worship!🖤

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Yes! 🙏🏼🖤

[@rhiannonleejames7173]

Literally! What a great analogy.. #Worship

[@drradzig81]

if u want to have ur heart wrenched out completely, watch Vessel perform Blood Sports live... its beautiful.

[@bribri9910]

PLEASE react to Blood Sport - From The Room Below! It’s live with just piano and so emotional and beautiful.

[@rachealcarter8014]

You absolutely MUST see them live. It's like being in another dimension. The energy is so pure and just GOOD.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

I can only imagine

[@norahdenovan8658]

We all just adore vessel, he is a wee sweetheart ❤️🙏 Such talent, such beauty. Sleep Token take you on a journey. WORSHIP ❤ Look at the video of this though, unbelievable

[@chrsann]

I hope you’ve heard the studio version of this because it is just absolute church and a transcending experience

[@spiritually-awake-metalhead]

In my opinion Vessel is very authentic and I appreciate that so much. When he feels like crying then he just does that even when it's on stage and even when he starts to choke on his own tears. When he feels like jumping / dancing around then he does that as well. I don't feel like he tries to hide his emotions and believe him when he cries or whatever. And yes we all can be a vessel, if our ego is not in the way, then yes something “higher” can speak through us. Your words in the beginning remind me of spiritual teachings so...I need to check out more videos now 😊

[@Kittie_Kate]

Agreed! That’s one of the things a love about Sleep Token; they are express themselves however the hell they feel like it! I appreciate the vulnerability that Vessel brings to his shows in his unbound joy and sadness 🖤

[@lesleyjblack]

The feeling you described that you get when you listen to them is spot on. I have not felt that from any other musicians, although I love music and always have. Sleep Token is special. They pull something out of me that I didn’t realize was there. It’s a feeling I have a hard time expressing. You should really listen to them in order, but if not some of my favorites are Ascensionism, Rain, Alkaline, Atlantic, Sugar…..and you definitely need to listen to their cover of Hallelujah. I can’t wait for you to hear the studio version ❤

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks yeah, it’s a crazy beautiful feeling.

[@destroyingicons6682]

Vessel doesn't just sing a song - he sings every word.

[@nnunghi]

At the end of the song (where the screaming is), you can hear IV (the guitarist) with Vessel screaming. Btw, they are always so silly on stage (in a good way), like Vessel jumping with a microphone stand on the stage, or wearing cowboy hats brought by fans lol And "Ascensionism" next please. There's a great recording from this year's Red Rocks concert. Vessel performs the last verse differently than in the studio version, it sounds really painful live (

[@Nonya12608]

He sings the harmony.

[@savannahspookspookie]

Yes, his guitarist IV is the screamy boy that throws in with the heavy thick screams :) live - IV isn’t in any studio versions :) Vessel screams in the studio versions. A good studio example is GODS :) of Vessel doing some screams and VORE.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Awesome, thanks!

[@TB-sp9jy]

Oh hot damn, it's a great day to Worship ❤

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

🖤🙏🏼

[@rhiannonleejames7173]

It's alwayyys a great day to Worship. Hehe 🖤🎶 #Worship

[@Kira-qc4qi]

Amazing breakdown. So happy you're digging this. Fall For Me live is calling you...🖤

[@naturalginger999]

These guys are wonderful ❤ and so are you 😊

[@meganxeileen]

iv is the deeper scream. He also likes to do side quests with Bring Me The Horizon.

[@1976moy]

Please listen to the apparition it's absolutely amazing also rain if fantastic. The timber of his voice gives you shivers 😍

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

If you like the live, wait till you hear the produced versions, incredible. Really excited to follow you down the rabbit hole ❤

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Can't wait!

[@NahIamgood]

Fantastic analysis once again! I, for one, am very happy you are reacting to the live shows instead of the studio versions because not many people do that as there is not any professional recording out there! Don't get me wrong, the studio versions are exquisite, but I feel like the vocals are a bit overprocessed in their latest album, and the live versions of the songs express a lot more emotion. That being said, the studio version of Take me back to Eden is truly fantastic! The soundscape and the little details in the production are absolutely not done justice while listening to a live version filmed with a phone so I am looking forward to you listening to the studio version.

[@Potato_Bug]

For your next song by them, I highly recommend Blood Sport- The room below (it’s a live session version & definitely shouldn’t be missed to hear a clean live recording of Vessel’s vocals)

[@brianalmeida1964]

You may actually like Vessel's live performance of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4XLaYyXjNGWfLMsi=7jD6gDXODR_eQT_2 Stay safe 🤘 ✌️

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks! 🙏🏼🖤

[@laurelpaguio8658]

Yes!!! One of his best live performances 😊

[@_yunatto]

I see everyone here is recommending mostly songs of the newest album, so I'll branch out and say you should check out Nazareth! It's out of the second ep Sleep Token ever put out, the vibes are very different. Most live recordings are also older, so they could give you a feeling of how much Vessel has improved:]

[@rhiannonleejames7173]

'Make her eat the tape in the bathroom mirror'... #Worship

[@magdalenakolodziej2258]

Some videos of Vessel on the stage actually show tears dripping down from below the mask, he does not hold back with emotions especially with the sadder songs of sleep token

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Wow, that’s beautiful

[@Nonya12608]

Oh, man. This is going to be fun 😏 Subscribed.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

🙏🏼🖤

[@jeanproctor3663]

I'm really enjoying your Sleep Token videos and it's nice to hear a live performance broken down as opposed to just the studio recordings. This is a great video and I'm here for them all as they come. Thanks for covering them, Tim.

[@thomasblackburn3250]

He sounds great here but this is near the end of a long tour and he sounds so much better nearer the start of a tour, especially in his higher notes. I recommend Atlantic or Vore next (both live) : )

[@felipegustavodeassissilva7491]

Waiting VORE live version 🔥🔥

[@laurameyer5660]

Thank you for covering sleep token again. I really don't have the words to describe how wonderful and authentic and mesmerizing sleep token is. whether it's their produce videos the album or a live version they bring everything they have to the table. They are one of the few bands that gives me hope for new music in the future

[@adambrown-qb6cs]

One reason im absolutely acstatic about watching you react to ST is that you are, like liz/the charismatic voice...and will ramos for that matter, very much a music nerd. I enjoy the extent of breakdown you provide, musically AND vocally.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Best compliment yes, I am a music nerd. lol. 🤓👊🏼🔥

[@penguins4cup]

More sleep token and yes to both live and studio reactions! Love to see reaction on Ascensionism (live version). Worship

[@nicolebohrnstedt8008]

So much talent and beauty indeed ! ❤ Vessel does the lighter screams and then I believe its iii (bass guitar) or IV (guitar/ backing vocals). But I’m pretty sure its IV though who does the louder and deeper screams so Vessel doesn’t mess up his voice.

[@StuckInTheQuantumPattern]

I was at this show. It was amazing. Alot of tears were shed. If you ever get a chance to see them live. I highly recommend.

[@lesleyjblack]

I am so jealous! I can’t wait until they come back to the US. I will not miss them the next time around!

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Oh, that’s beautiful!

[@bribri9910]

I am so happy to see this!!! I love your Chappell reactions, then I started watching every video you post. And now I see this reaction to my favorite heavy band I’ve discovered in the past 5 years!! Vessel sounds even better live. I teared up at the first note he sang when I saw them in May. Thank you Tim for all your amazing breakdowns and reactions!!! You inspire me!!

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

I appreciate that thanks! Great having you on the journey with me. 🙏🏼

[@wendypierce5621]

Vessel has done a good job of using Espera and IV(y) to add extra depth to the live show. I will add to the chorus of people suggesting Hallelujah. I would love to get a reaction to some early stuff, their first headline ritual at St Pancras Church is out there, would love your notes on the evolution of Vessel’s voice since 2018.

[@naturalginger999]

Try their earlier track Sugar❤ it is perfect 😊

[@alizz2775]

Missing limbs is a slower song with just vessel on guitar. Atlantic is another one…that is if you want to get in your feelings

[@LandoPro49]

Atlantic CRUSHES you :( but it's so hauntingly beautiful

[@adambrown-qb6cs]

Also...I LOVE LOVE LOVE how you enjoy ren. And you're Coverage of him. Please do " hi ren though, as that's where my journey had begun.

[@ThiagoDosSantos-s8i]

I'm loving these sleep token reactions. In this live specifically Vessel doesn't sound as energetic as usual, even though it was an awesome performance either way. You should check Ascencionism next. Cheers!

[@sam_tiup7725]

If you want to react to more live versions I recommend Hypnosis and Alkaline to you. The energy Vessel has during those is addictive. I love the way you listen to the whole thing first and then break it down after it. I appreciate that you let yourself feel the music and especially that you choose live versions! Sleep Token is something you have to experience live because it’s such a vibe and I feel like people often miss out on this by reacting to the album versions. I‘m glad that you decided to go on this journey and I‘m excited for what you‘ll react to next :)

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Cheers, thanks! 🔥🙌🏼🖤

[@ionutsilviu5348]

If you're going down the sleep token rabbit hole, I suggest you start from sundowning and work your way to take me back to eden. They have tons of references to other songs, especially the last song from this album, Euclid. The song take me back to eden, during the outro, you can hear faintly in the background the first lyrics from the first track of the album, Chokehold. Considering take me back to eden is the second to last song on the album, this to me suggested that this song is the end of the current album, whilst Euclid is the conclusion of the trilogy. Great videos man, keep it up!

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Ah, good to know. Thanks.

[@franksnewbike7895]

seeing someone with a professional mindset react to ST is always a treat but i specifically appreciate your approach to all of it Tim. Keep reacting to the boys (and Espera, the background and harmonizing vocals)! Vessel is an absolute legend, can’t wait to see more.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks! 👊🏼🔥🖤

[@adambrown-qb6cs]

Same thing with the studio version of the summoning. And just FYI, i love your reactions, you are a very close second to how Elizabeth picks apart artists... especially sleep token..in my eyes. Instant subscription sir.

[@izzylopez81]

Just go ahead and make a Sleep Token playlist now, and start at the beginning 😄 There is no shortage of amazing songs to react to! Also, please don't overlook his cover of Is It Really You, by Loathe. Amazingggg. I also want to recommend Take Aim. The way he carries some of those notes make me want to melt into a puddle (not the only song, but a really good example) 🫠

[@Kittie_Kate]

Will you be reacting to all/most Sleep Token songs? That would be great since a lot of people react to the newest album and then the old stuff gets ignored and that’s a damn shame! I also really like that you react to the live versions because honestly, this is one of few bands that sounds as incredible love as they do in the studio version so I love hearing the technical things about the live performances! Also please DO analyse the lyrics! That would be so fun! I’ve not seen a lot of people do that

[@tomia89]

i know you wil get lots of different recommends for sleep token. and i can say you have a lots to discover from past 3 albums they are all masterpieces, but i would like to recommend something from their second EP Calcutta thats something special, and really underrated song

[@LandoPro49]

19:03 check out Sleep Token Luke! He has done a bunch of deep dives on the lore, and on the albums and the journey they take you on. You may not know this quite yet, but each album is related and makes a cohesive story as you listen to each from start to finish. It's a story of love, loss, anger, happiness, redemption.. And Luke does a great job in a video he did a few months ago called "Trilogy of Trauma" which was a 24 minute mini-deep-dive that kind of goes into the ST lore a tiny bit as well. FutureDrive did a more in-depth analysis called The Sleep Token Trilogy - Exploring the Concept" that goes through highlights of literally every song from Sundowning all the way through TMBTE, if you have an hour and a half to kill! But you're also free to do your own interpretation if you'd like! Just figured I'd recommend a couple to hear what other huge ST fans have thought about it. Great video though, I'm enjoying these ST ones!

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Appreciate this thanks I’ll check it out

[@WyllowNorth]

I love how you're coming in with receipts for all the ones who say "it's not metal". Heard that vowel? That's metal hahahha

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

lol!

[@kimdavis5659]

Thank you for explaining why screaming done right won't injure vocal chords. I always worry about screamers. Lol.

[@yilomina2047]

Worship!!!

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

🙏🏼🖤

[@enterjudas8543]

Also if you wanna hear “thicker” screams from Vessel, check out their live performance of Higher at Budapest Park last year kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3bXqaFvhd9rjdEsi=KDZZ8333RovAD6-5 IV is an incredible screamer, but so is Vessel 🤘🏻

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks!

[@rhiannonleejames7173]

#Worship

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

🖤✨

[@blueeyedgossipgirl]

I need you to do rain!

[@adambrown-qb6cs]

As much as I love love love this live...you really must hear and react to the album version. It hits different. A bit more intimate. Powerful in a different way.

[@edelwiess2306]

Although I would agree with Ascensionism next normally, that would be great for the recorded songs. With a live, it would have to be The Offering in my opinion. They’ve perfected it on stage and it would give you an insight into the earlier work too since it’s from their first album Sundowning. Great reaction 😄

[@sandcake]

Unfortunately, there are no mixed live versions online-only phone recordings. The best quality I’ve found so far is this one from when they first started out. The crowd is completely silent, so you can hear Vessel really clearly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmucoiLlNWHhrssi=Z_8hRtVdJHTT492x

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks.

[@sofiarivera2461]

I can't wait to hear what you have to say about Rain or Euclid. Sometimes his voice reminds me Maynard from a perfec circle and a Jeff Buckley a little bit.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Coming! 🙏🏼🖤

[@adambrown-qb6cs]

dude..NONE has called out a cure/morrisey comparison. I have TOTALLY thought that a bit from the first.

[@itsfun92]

The look on your face @9:21 😂

[@MattKrogmeier]

Love Sleep Token…but your intro made me think of a suggestion for you. Fia Kempe from the band “The Great Discord” has a unique voice worth exploring. “Darkest Day” would be a good starting point.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Oo! Thanks for the recommendation

[@MrMellovv]

Yep

[@enterjudas8543]

Always here to worship! Also would love for you to check out Linkin Parks live performance of Heavy is the Crown that they posted on their page 🤘🏻

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Already reacted to it!

[@enterjudas8543]

@@TimWelchVocalStudio oh right 😂 sorry my dude

[@savannahspookspookie]

First! - potentially lol 😂 glad to see another ST vid !

[@sladesspades]

Highly highly recommend this live version of their song Jaws. Best live quality I’ve seen of that song and it’s so beautiful and great! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJi4mHZmZ8uLfqcsi=6XcPuzS7EAk9J6CZ

[@loribickford6685]

Can someone, like myself who has had an injury to the vocal cords due to surgery ever hope to get my full voice back, or is there a way I can learn a new way to sing with out further injuring my voice? By the way I love your reactions!

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Yes! 🙏🏼 Tough to chat here. Feel free to message me on PATREON. I have free chats over there.

[@charlieScene393]

You should React to Linkin Park live 2007 faint rock am ring,their best live performance :D Or Breaking the habit 2011 Itunes festival

[@teresahunt5521]

This "character" is killing him. He obviously has strong spiritual inclinations. Read 2 Peter 2 in the bible. Vessell is scared to death and in pain. Praying for him. He bit off more than he can chew and now the money, fans, and fame have him in a chokehold. When you feel like the holy spirit has left you....shere terror. This is not about a human relationship. This is a spiritual journey.

[@SublimeLyfeNow]

His voice is struggling here

[@rickpearson7943]

Unfortunate that you chose this specific live performance to watch bc thats definitely not Vessels best. He might have been sick or vocals tired from touring bc he's way better than that.