Singer Reacts to Spiritbox - Circle With Me Courtney LaPlante Live One Take Performance

[@AndreaSilvestro]

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[@Trepanation21]

11:35 - Her ability to go back and forth from cleans to harsh vocals from one word to the next stands out to me. It not only seems difficult to do well skillwise, but also challenging to do in a safe way for your vocal health. Very cool displays of her work in this one-take.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

yes!

[@JohnnyGingy]

It’s truly amazing this one take is better than on the record it’s wild

[@GrotesqueSmurf]

A lot of harsh singers can do that but she's incredibly good and quick at it. I don't understand how the verson she's doing live didn't end up on the record. It's only really quiet backings on there.

[@HenriqueErzinger]

shifting from growl to clean vocals from one word to the other is not that hard, once you can properly perform the technique. What she does and IS very hard and very impressive is removing the distortion for only a syllable here and there mid scream, and mixing pitch into the distortion.

[@michaelpalma6346]

Courtney is absolutely amazing, if you enjoyed this I would 100% recommend reacting to a female metal singer named Tatiana, her band is called Jinjer.

Courtney is one of the few chosen female band lead singer who can sing and growl without pause between them... you should check also the band Jinjer, the singer, Tatiana Schmailuk is for me, the best in the genre and totally incredible. She can sing anything from jazz, reagge, pop, metal and growls deeper and harder than a dude... check for example "Pit of Conciousness" live in Kiev... you'll be surprised...

[@artiemeyer8803]

I second checking out Jinjer also. Most people start with the song Pisces followed by Perennial Live at Wacken

[@TheAquaponic1]

AND, please go back to earlier stuff.... ervyone reacting to Jinjer and Spiritbox are skipping a lot.... Tatiana and Courtney are Yin and Yang.... and believe it or not Courtney is the Dark. Loving the Female fronts these days. OH, Courtneys husband Mike is the Mastermind behind the group. I think they are the modern Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. nice reaction young lady.

[@kelvinreynolds4246]

Tati is absolutely incredible. Definitely react to Jinjer

[@beastmode8985]

This right here

[@marykarr2555]

I agree . Courtney and Tatiana of Jinjer are two of the best female lead singers. I really enjoyed your review.

[@jalex6914]

Metal has existed for decades. Screamo (Emo+shitty screaming) is like 30 american highschool bands

[@merpinallday]

That ending is insane. Literally going back and forth every other word.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

right!!

[@gatling216]

Courtney is a badass, and she’s one of the best in the business right now. Spiritbox just got nominated for a Grammy for their song Jaded, which is definitely worth a look. They really took off with their song Holy Roller, though my personal favorite is Sun Killer. If you want another female fronted metal band, Conquer Divide is another great one. They’ve been doing a lot of good work this year.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

that's super cool, good for them!!

[@ToxicDover]

I got to see these guys live a year or so ago - she, and the entire band, are absolutely FLAWLESS live. SUCH a good show!

[@AndreaSilvestro]

so cool!!

[@MarekUtd]

5:40 Female singers in metal are awesome. They bring something special that all metalheads love.

[@Steve_Rotter]

I agree with you ... the warmth and velvet "siren" calming in her tone.

[@coder4liberty]

Just came across this because Courtney recently did this song with Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer live at a festival. Even though it's not your genre I would highly recommend you check out the one take version of Jinjer's Judgement and Punishment. I think you would enjoy that one too.

[@godscoldhands77]

Courtney's voice is like a bouquet of flowers and sharp knives - very beautiful and pleasing but always ready to chop you in half.

[@darkphoenix2]

This is a good introduction song to Spiritbox because I think it's quite catchy, but I actually prefer their sound from back when they first started. Their music was more progressive and complex compared to the stuff they are making right now, which everyone seems to focus on. If you want to see a style of metal you maybe haven't before, they have several live videos for songs like Rule of Nines, The Beauty of Suffering, Belcarra, and The Mara Effect...though that last one is a three part song and pretty long. Worth it, though! I also can't help but wonder if you've heard of Jinjer. They're another female fronted metal band, from Ukraine, and they have a performance of Pisces that is a very popular reaction video. Don't want to tell you why, but Tatiana is just as badass as Courtney and you'll like her too.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

thanks so much! i will check it out

[@joshwilliams565]

Best in the biz right now for my ears. You should try one of their brand new ones. I suggest either Ultraviolet or Too Close/Too Late

[@JustinPramis]

@@MessyMercury756Great song, I keep going back to Cellar Door or Angel Eyes. Amazing ep. Bonus that they made Meghan Thee Stallion song Cobra even better. Tc.🤘😝🤘

[@MattPhizzle]

Got to see them live this year and they were amazing!! Another female fronted metal band to check out would be Jinjer (like Ginger) and their front woman Tatiana. Like Courtney, Tati is a metal goddess that can switch between clean and harsh vocals from one word to the next. Pisces, Perennial (Live at Wacken 2019), Judgment & Punishment (One Take Vocal) are some good ones to start with.

[@d4mdcykey]

I've had the same thoughts as you on her tone, it fascinates me and is quite unique. For me I think it's her distinct and clear pronunciation of the words in the lyrics, it's ethereal yet each syllable is crisp, clear, and polished. Whatever it is she has a voice that I simply cannot get enough of. Great reaction, I enjoyed your perspective and insight.

[@cyrilvey5757]

Very Nice Reaction. Courtney is a really badass singer!! You should give a try to another singer: Tatiana Shmayluk from Jinjer, I think you will like her! One take vocal of Judgement and Punishment could be a good start

[@AndreaSilvestro]

added to the list!!

[@graemepatterson]

Yess seconded!

[@RyanCogar]

If you like Courtney's clean singing/choruses more than the screams I'd say give their tracks "Eternal Blue" or for a newer one "Ultraviolet" a go.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

thank you!

[@Posirep]

The crazy thing is she DOESN'T do the vocal gymnastics at the end on the album version of this song. Its all clean. That actually makes this one take BETTER than the actual recorded version imo. I like when this band baits you into one thing and gives you another. "Blessed Be" is a legit pop song until they smash you with a sledgehammer halfway through lol. My favorite vocal performance of the year is probably from my favorite overall vocalist Daniel Tompkins from Tesseract with the song "Legion"...the vocal gymnastics on that song are out of this world

[@jessebrackman6287]

I agree, this one take version is way better than the album version. They should really release an ep of her one take performances and throw in the Liquid Metal live version of Blessed Be.

[@equipmagameplays]

In fact, this is part of the album version. There is a second layer with those screams, which are unfortunately heavily tuned down in the mix.

[@nick.gordon]

Hey I think you would really really appreciate the band sleep token, don't let the aesthetic put you off, the vocallist is genuinely a generational talent and their music is unlike anything else out there at the moment (you will be very pleasantly surprised) Chokehold, The Summoning, Granite, Take me Back to Eden

[@AzizAlawadhi]

Check out Jinjer for another female metal vocalist

[@Shred_Rocket]

Andrea, your reaction to Courtney is impeccable and your response is so pure! Courtney's delivery and power are what make her so inspiring to listen to from an emotional perspective. Her latest song 'Jaded' has all those qualities that I believe make her a very impactful singer that cuts deep into the soul. I appreciate your honest and positive reaction!

[@Spermwhales93]

It's worth mentioning that their bassist Josh is also a very good singer himself (he was previously the bassist and clean vocalist in a band called As I Lay Dying), and he does sing alongside Courtney a lot during live shows. Definitely go and find a recent live video of them, you'll get to hear them both singing with each other and it sounds AMAZING.

[@jcburger733]

She does have a great voice and I loved the song. I didn’t expect her voice to switch to heavy metal. She was incredible. Thanks for sharing!!

[@AndreaSilvestro]

me neither!!

[@NiamorH]

Her tone/texture is very airy and breathy in this performance. From Spiritbox, I would recommend "The Beauty of Suffering" (SiriusXM version), and "The Mara Effect" (Live at Silverside Sound). And from another band of course Jinjer "Pisces" (Live Session).

[@vashshin-gaming]

Nice reaction if you like this I recommend any of spiritbox's material but also another band by the name of Jinjer and the song Pisces live session you'd love it if you haven't heard it already. P.s. this is where you should start this rabbit hole

[@tb0ceh1]

This is legit one of the best analyses of this song I've seen, and I think I've seen almost all of them (dozens and dozens at least); well done indeed! Subbed.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

thank you so much! i really appreciate it :)

[@Scrub_Jake]

FYI, not a big deal just wanted to say, “screamo” actually implies “Emo” music. This is just metal 😅 You could call it Harsh Vocals if you’d like 👍

[@loganraine9966]

pls watch jinjer one take pisces

[@AndreaSilvestro]

hopefully will get the chance to!

[@Hamsandwich228]

I could watch you talk about spiritbox all day ❤ 🔥🫡

[@skinne777]

The mix of dynastic range, rhythm, and memorable melody are chefs kiss. Add lyrical content and you can appeal to a wide range of listeners. To point out one detail to touch on the guitar note selection and Courtney’s vocal notes match well because Courtney and Mike(Lead Guitar) are married and compose all the music and lyrics for the band. If you check out more from them notice how Mike compose complementary music to her vocals.

[@RockDocNeal]

Courtney and Spiritbox are awesome and I discovered them at about the same time as the Ukrainian metal band Jinjer. I've been a musician since I was a kid (MANY years ago!) and I've been in multiple bands in several genres over the years, but I was never into metal music with harsh vocals until I discovered Spiritbox and Jinjer. I instantly loved both bands because of their sophisticated and diverse songwriting, excellent musicianship and the incredible vocals of Courtney and Tatiana from Jinjer. I would highly recommend checking out Tatiana's "one take vocal performance" video of Jinjer's song Judgement And Punishment....you will not be disappointed.

[@jjwhalen2587]

10:30 "Seems like things are breaking down." 😏

[@xSwampManx]

Indeed, even people not into metal get it.

[@preparetogettoadsteed]

One reason why her vocals are amazing is that she's breathy. Apparently it's not easy to sing breathy, and she's amazing at it. Also, she has vocal tone in her harsh vocals. Which is also apparently super hard to do. There are a few vocal coaches who have done reactions to this video. I highly recommend checking them out 😊

[@BlackxGarden]

One thing that interests me about her voice. For example, in the first verse on the line "if there's no heat", she appears to inhale and voice the word "if" through her inhalation. I'm not sure if it's just that she actually does inhale and voice her inhalation, or if she just gives the impression that it is an inhalation, but it is a very interesting recurring feature of her soft vocals.

[@bradkohl99]

Her singing voice has this smooth molasses kind of thing going on. It’s thick and super rich. Spiritbox dropped a new EP a week ago, and there’s a good mix of super heavy and clean singing songs. They also did a collab with Megan Thee Stallion, which is wild.

[@francesoxberry6816]

Ultraviolet is a gorgeous track from that ep!

[@AndreaSilvestro]

that's actually super random, i'll probably check it out at some point

[@francesoxberry6816]

Please do Rule of Nines & Blessed Be by Spiritbox! You won't regret xx

[@AndreaSilvestro]

there seems to be so much to watch!!

[@francesoxberry6816]

@@AndreaSilvestro Honestly I had to restrain myself from recommending about 15 tracks to you by Spiritbox. You know what, one more that's close to my heart... One of their first I believe... Check out Spiritbox - Trust Fall xxx

[@thedappermagician6905]

Not much to say that others haven't but perhaps the word you're looking for to describe her deeper aspect of her voice is "husky". It allows her to have alot of texture in each of her breaths without making it so deep that she can't get light and fluttery.

[@forsakenquery]

Good analysis and react. Should do more like this.

[@johanmelv0gue595]

hahahaha 8:54 and this is just the starter, of what "Courtney" can do, and she is not the only female voice in the world of metal, powerful, obviously each one different and with their own styles, if you enter this side of the pond , you will meet the talented women of the world of metal. There are several types of gutturals, well-executed gutturals (like any technique) do not harm your voice. If you want to see other Live Performance of her: - Spiritbox - Blessed Be | LIVE Performance | Next Wave Virtual Concert Series | SiriusXM this was in quarantine, it is one of the songs I sing, on KZbin there is the entire live concert in parts - Spiritbox - Rule of Nines - Courtney LaPlante live one take performance

[@josephainsworth9681]

RULE

[@adambrekelmans7215]

Hi, just discovered your channel through my love of all things Spiritbox, and you are right, Courtney is a queen! If you are looking for another female fronted metal band to check out, could I recommend the band Jinjer. Most people would start with the song Pisces(live session).

[@AndreaSilvestro]

thank you!!

[@shaebest3690]

If you have an amazing front woman in a rock/metal band, it's a game changer. Butcher babies have 2, Halestorm, Jinjer, Spiritbox, etc. they're all such talented singers and it brings more of a variety to the music. Woman led groups are sometimes underrated but they should not be at all. We're in such a great time for music right now i cannot wait to see what 2024 has in store!

[@zombiespongebob6903]

im expecting an "Andrea Silvestro" cover of this song in the future. Lets Go!

[@AndreaSilvestro]

haha i'm not sure if I'd be able to do that, maybe a clean vocal version

[@kuneefay]

Definitely have to check one of their newer tracks Jaded or Ultraviolet

[@AndreaSilvestro]

sounds good!!

[@tylerprince3496]

If you werent aware, the guitarist mike is actually her husband, which i think is pretty cool lol he's an awesome dude and yes Courtney is a goddess

[@droidattack2888]

I know theres the pause haters out there but pausing when you have something to say is fine in my book as long as you go back a bit. This is your channel and your doing great. I say this because i sensed hesitation in you a couple of times when you wanted to pause and say something ,but hey thats what we are here for is you and your reaction so pause away .

[@LeperMessiah2]

If you like this style the band Ankor with female vocalist is for you. There are many very good female "screamers" in the scene. They are most found in the more extreme metal genres. Done right there is no damage at all. Watch Operation Throatcamera 🙂 Spiritbox features on the latest Meagan The Stallion Cobra song btw

[@LeMichaelJordansPoleRiders]

Great reaction! Stumbled upon your channel through this one take. This probably is one of my favorite Spiritbox songs. Highly recommend reacting to Melissa Bonny's one take of her band AD Infinitum song called Animals. I'm sure you'll dig it. You earned my sub. Cheers!

[@Genre_Ghast]

I’m definitely biased because I’m a Spiritbox superfan but I’ve been listening to the genre for my entire life and Courtney is one of the best harsh vocalists out there, period. If you just want to hear her sing though I’d recommend Eternal Blue.

[@NathanielBTM]

imagine how she'd react seeing Will Ramos doing his vocals... maybe a pain remains trilogy reaction...?

[@AndreaSilvestro]

i wouldn't be opposed to it!!

[@Dubb06]

I recommend listening to their song, Rotoscope too.

[@joshleary4512]

You should check out some As Everything Unfolds. They are a smaller female fronted band out of the UK. Try their song Hiding From Myself or On The Inside or their latest track Ultraviolet

[@Siendorf]

Spiritbox new EP just dropped . Ultra Violet is amazing like this then there are others that will bring the brutality

[@Erin-ir6cw]

HEY READ THIS COMMENT!!! You at some point HAVE TO have to HAAAAAVE TO react to Spiritbox - The Mara Effect LIVE at Silverside Sound. It is a MUST. I’m not even kidding when I say I named my cat after part 3 of that song, but specifically the live recording. Before that, I would recommend Ultraviolet, Rule of Nines live one take performance, the ENTIRE album Eternal Blue start to finish. If you’re not ready to commit to reacting to the whole debut album, the title track Eternal Blue would probably be a great option to start with. Incredible vocals, incredible lyrics. Off that same album there are two songs that are equally heavy, but in a polarizing way: Holy Roller (sonically aka heavy metal) and Constance (Look up the story behind the song and watch the music video for both. Okay. I’m a Spiritbox stan. But they are just THAT GOOD. Top notch song writing.

[@SnoopySteve]

I was going to tell you that there are some metalheads that may give you a hard time for callingcthis screamo, but I see PlugInKali already explained things. Nice reaction. I gave you a like and a follow. 😊

[@JohnnyGingy]

You would love their song Blessed Be

[@digitalacoustics5556]

Bow Down by I Prevail is so good. However there are two vocalists. If you care to look into learning how to sing that way, Will Ramos and The Charismatic voice are the way forward. Great Video!

[@hunterjw88]

She should check out blessed be and screte garden to get even more of courtneys abilities

[@wolfhawk1999]

Glad you enjoyed it. Please don't ever say "screamo" again hahaha it is like getting a needle in the eye. Otherwise, tho, good takes

[@stangriffinstan_the_alaska9668]

Jinjer Tatiana schmyluk and the guys are in my opinion and it's just that, as good a band as spirit box you need to see her work as well there's a bunch of leading women in metal that are just as impressive

[@matty6146]

why would you use the term screamo on metal music?

[@jessebrackman6287]

I think “sultry” is the word you’re looking for when describing her voice. Somehow even the harsh vocals.

[@1Kevin]

I loved her live performance of the mara effect

[@eskull69]

She is indeed a siren....

[@aaronf2211]

You stopped the video every 7-8 seconds or less.

[@tonydj13]

You should listen to jinjer judgment and punishment or jinjer pieces

[@TheGregh1977]

Check out their new song ultraviolet

[@josephainsworth9681]

NINES

[@brandontolman7812]

Jinjer Tatiana is a must

[@bigmike9612]

Here is some constructive criticism. You only need to pause the video once and that's halfway through it to give some input for maybe like 30 seconds. Then after the video is done give your final thoughts all you want. We don't necessarily care about your many different opinions about these singers and what you may know when the video is playing. A reaction video also doesn't really mean to keep talking through it. Short and sweet is enough.

[@justitia257]

Nice reaction Beautiful Andrea

[@Amocoru]

I know you meant well but calling any metal screamo is basically the biggest insult you can give haha

[@PlugInKali]

No, this is not screamo. Just because there are harsh vocals doesn't make something screamo. Screamo is, as the name implies, a genre that blends emo music with screaming vocals that became popular in the early 2000s. So popular in fact, that word became a derogatory word used by people who didn't know what they were talking about to sh*t on any kind of extreme subgenre. To avoid offending anyone and coming across as ignorant, I suggest you just call this screams, harsh vocals or growls and only talk about specific subgenres once you know more about this type of music. For the record, I know you didn't use screamo in a derogatory way, since you obviously enjoyed the song, but I'm warning you because some metalheads both online and in real life have a very low tolerance for it.

[@forsakenquery]

Cuz screamo sucks lol so ofc we're offended

[@sandercohen5543]

Honestly, this type of singing in metal i feel has just matured a lot. I used to really dislike any type of screaming, until i came across bands that used it in what i considered tasteful and meaningful ways. To me, the "vibe" is more important than almost anything else in music, but maybe that's cause i grew up on psychedelic rock, jazz and blues-rock ^^

[@ThaStranger11]

You tell her Plug 🤦

[@andrewcarroll2248]

You got offended by the word “screamo” 😅

[@forsakenquery]

While you're right who cares lol -metal head. I was being facetious above

[@tristanfaint6906]

You need to react to jinjer pieces

[@seanlawrence9107]

Good commentary.

[@IIIuminate123]

U have to do Constance.

[@wickedPrints3256]

Her harsh vocals are top tier as well. Spiritbox has songs where Courtney sings using only harsh vocals. They have a unique resonance full of tone clarity and depth. She's one of a kind.

[@tequila1939]

shes fr called "metalcore" heavy metal.

[@kalvaxus]

Check out Dream State - White Lies

[@kylewelsh_krossdesu7700]

Spiritbox is my favorite band at the moment. That said, I've probably watched 90% of the Spiritbox reactions on KZbin already. So, as a fan of the group AND as someone with a background as a musician, I can say with confidence that yours is one of the best reactions out there. You've got an insightful and well-articulated analysis of what's going on - particularly for someone who isn't a metal enthusiast. I'm excited to check out the rest of your content. Subbed!

[@AndreaSilvestro]

thanks! appreciate it a lot

[@misfitmaik6213]

As a non-specialist I feel like Courtney's voice is the most unique in the scene, a lot of facetes of her harsh vocals and cleans, she really is the queen of transitions. Live they sound incredible

[@satanictaffy]

Oh my Baphy with these pauses....yes....I get pausing during a reaction video but not the nonsensical amount you do.

[@alexbliss9353]

Surprised I didn't see this in the comments. Not screamo. That's a genera. This is more like Djent. Very meshugga sounding. Screamo is simply Emo with screaming.

[@svilenp]

👍👍 / The link on "My music" my Chrome block..../

[@deadalus42]

If you want listen a true siren, listen Blackbriar

[@gilmartibes]

Muito louco como é nítido que ela já assistiu o vídeo, deveria saber onde pausar, mas sempre pausa nas partes empolgantes e quando é FINALMENTE o ápice da música, ela ia parar mais uma vez, como todas as outras, mas aí ela se tocou que iria parar em cima da melhor parte da música e desistiu. Que trampinho hein filha...

[@salvarez3rd]

Liked your reaction, it's not screamo tho

[@stopstar7812]

Please reaction Forestella Nella Fantasia

[@P1XELGR1P]

First time watching your content, you are very well spoken. Great descriptive words. This was one of the best song reviews ive seen.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

thanks!!

[@user-vg1tt3vg9y]

One of the best? 😂 She just repeatedly said "I just love what she's doing"

[@robinson7168]

Pra que tanta pausa?

[@satanictaffy]

This. Is. Not. Screamo.

[@lucascollier8728]

No.one.cares.

[@matty6146]

try sleep token-dywtylm

[@franklinj1038]

😱😭🫵😭😎

[@biancaibarra7059]

DEF NOT A SCREAMO.

[@JustinPramis]

So “Screamo” is a specific genre of music. The vocals your referring to are harsh vocals. The charismatic voice does an endoscopy on Will Ramos of Lorna Shore. It’s extremely informative on the topic of harsh vocals.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

thank you so much for educating me, this is definitely a new world for me :)

[@JustinPramis]

@@AndreaSilvestro No worries. Hopefully you didn’t take that as disrespect. I know it can be difficult to tell someone’s tone through writing. Wish you all the best. Hugs n loves. 🤘♥️🤘

[@randpresley1666]

Unfortunately, you are incorrect, 'Screamo' is a voice technique related to the extreme genre of metal, but it is definitely not a genre in itself!

[@JustinPramis]

@@randpresley1666 screamo is an aggressive sub genre of emo that came out in the 90’s. By definition that’s what it is.

[@randpresley1666]

@@JustinPramis correct a SUB genre, not an actual genre.

[@jhamilton1007]

Courtney can do it all. She can calm you down and sing you to sleep, but she can also wake you up and terrify you at the same time. She is very good at emoting through her vocal technique and her breath control is top tier.

[@josephainsworth9681]

OF

[@hisshadow9525]

i'm suprised... there is no nightwish reactions on this channel

[@MW-cx3sb]

lol Courtney turns out another one

[@greysymphonyearth]

Stopped a little too much during the ending. Good review