Slipknot is my new obsession! Vocal ANALYSIS of "Psychosocial" and Corey Taylor's valley girl fry!

[@willl84]

Corey's clean vocals in this song give me chills after the hard music and harsh vocals. He's so good

[@hydrated447]

by far my favorite parts too

[@Sundablakr]

Should hear his second band Stone Sour, he does a lot more clean vocals and melodics.

[@willl84]

@@Sundablakr don't worry I know them well lol. I was just talking about this song specifically

[@kristenellsworth9621]

Yeah, Corey is just fucking amazing.

[@FloSick808]

@@Sundablakrzzyzx rd. is a good one for her to react to in my opinion or through glass

[@GinaBCosplay]

You should totally listen to older recordings for Slipknot, or the live performance at England 2002 to actually hear how he was singing "wrong." It was 10X more visceral and primal, which is what drew so many people in, but a more nuanced singer may be able to identify what was going wrong to cause blowout

[@TheIcpfan23]

he was drinking real heavy doing that period as well

[@WaterKingCrocodoan]

@@TheIcpfan23drugs too, right? Dark and vicious time period in all 9 of their lives during IOWA album coming out.

[@arzog]

Yup.. “Disasterpiece” live from London 2002 next please!

[@iancarney3082]

He was definitely screaming wrong during that time period. Would be super cool to see a video on his vocal fold blowout on stage if any footage of that exists.

[@arzog]

@@iancarney3082 screaming wrong maybe but my god did he sound brutal(in a good sense)!

[@PinkFreud1987]

Imagine an online interview with Corey and Elizabeth. What an episode that would be. Fancy contacting him, Elizabeth? Please? 🙏

[@billzade8158]

That would be so damn awesome! Can you imagine if she got Will Ramos back on with Corey Taylor?

[@RandomActsofGibberish]

Corey is a fantastic interview. It'd be worth the effort.

[@I92North]

I think you would love Vermillion part 1 & 2! The contrasting styles, while still being so dark and heavy would make for a great reaction. Lots in those two tracks for you to dissect.

[@christine8842]

Vermillion pt 2 and Snuff are my absolute favorite "soft" Slipknot songs; didn't know what pt 1 was until like three years after hearing pt 2 😂 I would LOVE to see her do those!

[@Kingdakota97]

For the love of God,if she does do vermilion pt 1, listen to the album version, not the music video. The video has about 2 mins of the whole song cut out

[@amysmith922]

A thousand times yes! The "softer" Slipknot makes the harder stuff hit in a different way. @@christine8842

[@jospehbloseph7172]

Agreed

[@Ammut6]

Dont forget circles! And danger: stay away

[@timhmetal3499]

A heavy metal concert is a cleansing for the soul. You're right, singing in the choir or audience at a concert is healing beyond words because you're not being judged or singled out. You're coming together as one voice to be heard.

[@pauladeitch3739]

I absolutely agree with this statement 💯 percent!! It's a complete release physically and mentally! Something we all need in life

[@ski843]

I always feel so good for days after a loud metal concert! Screaming my favorite songs with hundreds or thousands of strangers is absolutely amazing.

[@debranelson1987]

As long as I can go back to some pop, hard rock or classical music. Maybe Corey Taylor unwinds with a little Mozart at times.

[@pauladeitch3739]

@@debranelson1987 most metal musicians arent in metal mode all the time,I know I enjoy lots of different genres of music but my heart belongs to metal

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I saw Korn for the first time this year, and I absolutely agree. All of us singing along. especially to 'Ya'll Want a Single" and screaming the chorus...that was epic!

[@allymcclendon9648]

It makes me so happy to see you finding so much joy in the musicality of this band that many of my friends have labeled “noise.”

[@gplay6698]

Your friends just might be spoiled and ignorant.That may not be true but i really think it is,based on that kind of comment on any kind of music

[@gplay6698]

You can say the same thing about pop music where 20% of pop music is just same progression of chords in different or even same key

[@MarkyMark8484]

Find new friends. Lol, just kidding. But not really. 😂😂

[@metalmamasue3680]

​@gplay6698 I literally get antsy and irritated listening to pop, (c)rap and similar music. I think it's because the metal I love may not be for everyone, but it requires talent and skill to play. I don't like crappy music or bubblegum pop kinda stuff. It sounds just as bad to my ears as metal may sound to some people. 😂 I can handle almost anything that requires skill and talent. So many of these current "artists" are totally manufactured and produced. To push a narrative, of glorifying degenerate and even criminal behavior. It's just not and never will be my thing. 😝 Give me some Slipknot any day. 😎🤘

[@GraceNcube]

Agreeeed! I love her positive open mind and her expert opinions. Definitely valuable to see someone open minded to music.

[@eRodriguez1990]

Just here to say that I LOVE the fact that you’re becoming a bit of a metal girl and that’s just amazing given your background… just really shows how much talent, pure emotion and lyrics that goes into the genre…

[@Amberseal]

You must be new around here.

[@paulriddle7818]

​@Amberseal 🤣 Yeah she was hooked on her first Metal reaction. Nightwish Ghost Love Score.

[@yosefzanerva806]

It's not that crazy. Metal is the offspring of Rock &Roll having a child with Oprah. That's why metal and Oprah share so many elements.

[@dillonsronce2583]

Same here

[@dillonsronce2583]

I think iron maiden/especially Bruce Dickinson got her into metal music.

[@jessaw8160]

I can't wait until Elizabeth gets to some tracks from Iowa. Yes, Corey was actively hurting his vocal chords on that album, but thats part of why that album is so amazing. You can hear and feel the pain, unlike on any other album. So dark, heavy, and visceral.

[@AkumaClaps]

Words!!! Thats why Iowa, feels so raw and heavy AF!🔥🤟🏽

[@devilmaggot44]

‘Get this’ off their debut album is some raw Corey vocals that don’t disappoint.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

He was hurting his whole body at times too....Like when recording vocals for the song "Iowa" he was wasted, completely naked, vomiting all over himself, and cutting himself with broken glass and covered in dried blood and ended up sleeping in the booth once it was done

[@RickReasonnz]

It's grimly amusing how we appreciate artists hurting themselves for our benefit, huh. Think also his alcoholism was a part of that ripped sound too.

[@jessaw8160]

@@RickReasonnz you're definitely right but while I wish they could somehow replicate the sound from those earlier albums, I'd pass on it if it meant he had to go through the same turmoil that originally inspired it. It's okay to appreciate someone suffering for their art, especially if they've learned to continue it in a healthier fashion. Pain is one of the most honest and pure motivations that an artist can feed on.

[@Luminouswolf]

One of the things I love about Slipknot is how I can very often hear something new each time I really sit down and just listen. There's 8 people performing together, and it's almost impossible to truly appreciate it all in one go.

[@deadpool9514]

no my brother there are 9 members in slipknot

[@GiaNt_TaLOn]

9 members

[@theabhorrentchef7226]

I don’t even have 8 friends. How could you have a band with 9 people in it? What are they all doing? I dig the tunes but I don’t like knowing that there are 9 people in slipknot. No I don’t think I like that one bit.

[@butterman9535]

@@theabhorrentchef7226 a little late to the reply but here ya go(this is the original ones btw): Corey Taylor - Singer & Screamer (obviously) Mick Thomson - Guitarist Jim Root - Guitarist Joey Jordison - Drummer Paul Gray - Bass Chris Fehn, Shawn Crahan - Precussionist Craig Jones - Sampler Sid Wilson - Dj The first 5 being the most important of course since their the main part of the songs while the precussionist help put more of a impact onto the songs and usually helping out the drummer. The sampler helps makes cool sounds that the other instruments couldnt and makes the song sound more interesting and the dj helps with the electronics and im pretty sure modifies the guitars

[@theabhorrentchef7226]

@@butterman9535damnit that list makes the number seem reasonable lol. Thanks for the rundown

[@rogerepperley8781]

What sets you apart from other channels,is you do your homework on the music and the musicians, instead of just bobbing your. Over the years you've become a user's manual for rock/metal music. Keep it up.

[@maxsiehier]

As well as actually getting into the vocal techniques that the singers are using. I've seen "vocal coach reacts" videos where they're just like "Oh" and "Ah" and that's it.

[@aadkilbourne]

Thank you for your work. I'm becoming a better singer because of you...!!❤❤❤❤❤❤ you are amazing!!😅

[@tarisedai9573]

I saw Slipknot live in my home city of Brisbane Australia and it was one of the best live shows I've ever seen. The energy is unmatched. I love that you gave this song the time and respect it deserves.

[@Mrknubbe]

WAS IT KNOTFEST? I LOVED IT, honestly it was such a pity 2024 lineup doesnt quite live up to this years by far :(

[@Rko11148]

Knotfest brisbane was unreal, I did Sydney as well but brisbanes set was something else. I can’t believe they aren’t coming next year

[@da_uno]

I saw them live at ozzfest in 99 in nj i think? They opened the 2nd stage and no one else knew who they were and I was just about one of 8 people there.

[@eddominates]

@@da_uno same here - and then in 2001 they played main stage and DESTROYED

[@andrewbrown6994]

Oh man I went to knotfest this year it was epic! Sooo good. Gutted that they aren't coming in 2024.

[@CoreyCaudle-mp7zn]

Corey Taylor is one of the only vocalists that can sing you to sleep and sound like satan in the same breath

[@KNETTWERX]

And sing the song SpongeBob Square Pants to a crowd.

[@George-9121]

😆

[@surfboarding5058]

Angels & Demons

[@aadkilbourne]

Ooohh yeaeaeahh!!

[@SuperiorShineSoftwash]

Talent and skill has no genre

[@johnniifiveisalive]

You should listen to Wait And Bleed next🤞🏽The official music video is actually one of their first releases, and it was recorded live because it’s that raw and fulfilling. You’ll get to see and hear that old school Slipknot vibe😊

[@ZachAttacksTech]

Song that got me into them..... I was 8 and ask my drum teacher and he said he couldn't even play that lol.

[@davestarr4529]

YES!!!!!! Please please please do Wait and Bleed!!!!

[@eddominates]

and it's a great example of the "unhealthy" way to distort your voice - he did a lot of damage back then, but that was the vibe they were going for. That was what made his vocals stand out. These days he uses more sustainable methods, but man it's hard to beat that raw energy of early slipknot

[@squatch2003]

The exact song I was going to recommend! It is the song that got me addicted to Slipknot!

[@budsodastories]

Freaking love that song man makes me fall for Corey's godly voice all over again

[@CompleteProducer84]

My favorite MINUSCULE detail of this song is that in the final chorus, Corey adds harmonies to the entire chorus line (instead of certain parts). And when he says "all" you can really hear the minor tonality with the minor 3rd harmony highlighted. It sounds nerdy, but I anticipate that one part every time

[@saranoelle3927]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 yes!

[@rickydiamond441]

The word is minuscule. It’s a popular misspelling, but a misspelling nonetheless.

[@CompleteProducer84]

@@rickydiamond441 Good to know thanks 👍

[@neilpatrickhairless]

I like that the entire band settles into that groove on the last chorus and draws it out a little. It makes a huge difference

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Absolutely LOVE harmonies

[@thomasmindler5522]

"He's beating a keg. that's so metal" 😄

[@aaronbenthall9527]

No lies detected

[@ericclark9770]

As a metal guitarist, I love watching her reactions to the instrumentation. Those "...huge jumps that go up into a very distorted sound..." are known as 'false harmonics' or 'pinch harmonics'. A guitarist uses the edge of their thumb on the trailing edge of picking a string in such a way that it forces the string into harmonic vibrations, often times at a much higher pitch than possible just using the available frets on the fingerboard.

[@TNTales]

and that big dip downward sounds like the use of a floating bridge to lower tension. I could be wrong and it's just a slide down though.

[@Patrick-857]

​@@TNTalesYou're unlikely to be able to sustain a false harmonic while sliding. Plus it's too clean. That's a bend. It's ridiculously clean and loud for a pinch harmonic. I could never get a sound like that.

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

I still remember when I learned pinch harmonics¿!¡!

[@severalsedrack]

This is one of the most important songs of modern metal… this is like 15 years old and bands today are still chasing this sound.

[@clintjanes3784]

Idk I think Knocked Loose has caught up and then some.

[@zebra3962]

😂😂😂 you are funny...this is far from being anything more than just a good song..not important at all and no one ( other bands) cares or are chasing it😂😂😂😂

[@EximiusDux]

@@zebra3962Slipknot inspired a hell of a lot of "modern" metal bands and influenced the evolution of metal. Perhaps you are old and unable to accept that newer bands took over during the past 30 years, or perhaps you are very young and are already looking at newer bands setting a new standard. Either way. Slipknot is and was important in the metal scene.

[@zebra3962]

@@EximiusDux wait, are you a slipknot fanboy? Course you are .. I think people called it groupies or something back in the days 😂😂😂

[@EximiusDux]

@@zebra3962 I'm sorry but i'm not 14 anymore, i don't care about all of this signaling: "i'm too cool to like anything, hu."

[@amandajanelovesicp]

You know the feeling you get when you share a song with a friend and they appreciate it and understand it. That’s the warm fuzzies I get watching all her videos.

[@kevinnale6012]

Slipknot concerts are phenomenal. I've been to several. Top notch energy and the sound quality is amazing! The showmanship from Corey as a frontman is excellent and the whole concert is a hell of a show visually too. Yes btw those are beer kegs and they play them throughout the live shows too! If you ever get the chance go and see them!

[@OnTheToolsWithSal]

Best feeling in the world is being in the pit with 3,000 other Maggots just goin absolutely batshit. We come together as one and every song builds into a huge release of energy 🤘🤘

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Absolutely !¡

[@metalmamasue3680]

I go with my 30 yr old son and his gf. Love me some Slipknot. ❤

[@_Cleck_]

@@metalmamasue3680 I'm 41 and just recently got into them, thought it'd be something I was into during my 20s, just goes to show you can discover music at any age, eh? Glad you and your son have that

[@CGT80]

@@_Cleck_I listened to slipknot in my early 20's but was into hard rock and classic rock, not metal. Actually, Linkin Park was one of my favorites. It was just a while back, now age 43, that I really found Corey Taylor and put it all together with hearing Stone Sour before. I love his clean vocals and can appreciate the harsh. It is cool to hear someone finding the opposite side of such a great artist.

[@colinryan4737]

That "fire alarm" sound you're hearing would be none other than Craig Jones. That man finds the craziest samples and makes them work every time. Hes the subtle genius behind Slipknot.

[@brianmonaghan260]

Melodic slipknot with those clean vocals are where Slipknot separates from other metal bands. It’s just incredible to flip the switch from angst and anger of the harsh to that feel good melody that soothes the soul 🙌

[@oODawaboOo]

what?😂 Oh man... a lie or joke?

[@computerpunk41]

There's a lot of bands that mix scream and clean. Soilwork is one example. Listen to the song Exile for example. Or Stabing The Drama.

[@Cinematic-Gaming]

@@computerpunk41 Sure the are many bands which mix clean and dirty voice. Slipknot being the most known has to do with cory amazing dissonance between the his clean and dirty voice. He can sound like the devil himself while sounding like an angel a moment after.

[@BrokenGodEnt]

Avenged Sevenfold did that a lot early on. Gave me a similar feeling hearing Matt scream and then switch to clean vocals (Unholy Confessions is a good example).

[@PIKL_Creep]

So many metal bands do this lol. I think it's better when they have both a boy and a girl singer though.

[@that-avr-drummer]

This is my favorite Slipknot song and as a drummer, my favorite to play! Joey simply tapped into everything that makes the drums great; powerful, thunderous, amazing "laid into" back beat....just awesome stuff!!!

[@TAndreMotorsports]

Joey is a force to be reckoned with in this one

[@99drums54]

agreed

[@xZangHD]

Every time I listen to this song I think to myself: this must be fun to play on the drums (I don't know how to play the drums)

[@mattthompson5908]

Jay was great. But not Joey great

[@Hotelguitarplayer]

I always loved stone sour also. Corey's"softer side" voice is amazing! The fact his scream hangs with the best of them, and lyrics are amazing between both bands. Great bands behind him also!!!

[@aaronspanton4097]

That's what I was coming to say. If you like the cleaner sound, listen to Stone Sour. I like Bother.

[@abrb1223]

@@aaronspanton4097 Through glass is my favorite, I haven't heard Bother before so thanks for bringing up a new one for my playlist!

[@mediumvillain]

I much prefer his softer singing over heavier music. Songs like Yen & Heirloom are killer.

[@ItsTheKeji]

@20:00 "THAT! Is that a Keg?! he's beating a keg.. Heheheh.. That's so metal!" Literally the cutest expression of metal excitement ever. 😂😂😂

[@afkarulmufid]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@manxinsomniac]

You mentioned Corey changing his vocalisation to save himself from long term damage, I think it would be interesting for you to look at one of the earlier songs like Sic or Left Behind and see if you're able to analyse the difference and why he wouldn't have been able to continue performing that way.

[@wouldulikesomescons]

Left behind is a awesome song!

[@chineseducksauce9085]

Nah disasterpiece or metabolic instead

[@manxinsomniac]

@@chineseducksauce9085 can't argue with those songs either

[@wouldulikesomescons]

@@chineseducksauce9085 but left behinds better stay mad

[@HurtPower]

This song is intense for me, that last chorus the sorrow and pain in his voice brings a tear to my eye almost everytime. Also feel like sometimes life feels like this song it’s just a whirlwind of doing stuff pushing forward surviving, and occasionally you have a second to contemplate before the grind starts up again.

[@MDWavemaster]

Slipknot saved my adolescence. I once went to a Slipknot show and got to the front on the rail with a high fever. I've met them several times, along with Taylor when he started Stone Sour. There are no real words for what Slipknot has given to us.

[@pagonel]

yeah.. they were cool or chill like 15 years ago. today and recently, it became just another money printer

[@BunkSpubbler]

m8 with you on this one - music has saved me so many times - slipknot, Metallica, iron maiden they have all played a crucial part in my life over the past 40 years

[@MetalHeadReacts]

I feel I've mentioned this before, but...One of the best resources to find out about metal vocals is "The Zen of screaming" by Melissa Cross who is a metal vocal coach (She even taught/trained Corey Taylor) teaching people how to do metal vocals safely and some of the processes in achieving the sounds. This is what I used to teach myself how to do death metal vocals without destroying my vocal chords. I've been asked countless times how I do my vocals and I always point people towards this.

[@thedominator87]

i think she should try and get melissa on an episode of her podcast

[@diamondem]

I'm not a vocalist, but The Zen of Screaming is fantastic. Melissa Cross has coached so many amazing vocalists across the metal industry over the years.

[@anvil9596]

Nicee

[@Snapmaw9]

yes! I would pay to watch a Tea Time between Melissa Cross and Elizabeth

[@iurigrang]

Melissa is very good at fixing bad technique, but she can't really scream herself. I wouldn't recommend any beginner go to her

[@nmmboy]

I’m loving your slipknot reactions. I hoping you check out songs like “nameless”, “purity”, “devil in I” eventually. They showcase Corey’s vocal range so well 😩🔥🔥🔥

[@brandonray8409]

i agree with this 100 percent

[@margyritchie2702]

Yes!!

[@wickedsteel]

Yes and Vermillion too

[@FlipperWolf]

Yes for purity, but wer need more dark and twisted song submissions, like Skin Ticket, Iowa or Scissors, those are f*cking twisted vocally

[@FlipperWolf]

Also for Purity the must is to watch the live version from 2002 Disasterpieces concert

[@joaopincho6378]

I definitely love seeing your enthusiasm listening to this. Getting those little hairs up on your arms and back, feeling that visceral ( like you said, it's the perfect adjective for slipknot ) beat and rage coming out of the song, flooding you, and leaving you breathless. Your facial expressions after the guitar solo and the "needing rest for the ears" was just spot on! Welcome to our world of metal, where it's not just noise, screaming and such. There's a whole lot of feeling there.. Awesome work

[@wigglyjiggly4498]

“Pulse of the Maggots” is probably the most anthemic and addictive song in their catalogue. Absolutely made for a live performance and I’d kill to see it.

[@fxzero666]

I saw them live last year and it was amazing 😍

[@metalmamasue3680]

We've seen them a few times and would go again in a heartbeat. Love some Slipknot 🤘 and they sound great Iive.

[@heffatheanimal2200]

Oh yeah, like you wouldnt believe! I've seen them a few times, including the self titled tour, but one of the all time best ever gigs was Slipknot's sideshow in Melbourne 2005. They were performing at the BIG Day Out festival, which was also an epic show, but then they did a sideshow at the once infamous Palace Nightclub in St Kilda, Melbourne. The Palace Nightclub was a dive. A mecca for local metal, hard rock, punk, hardcore and rock bands of the 80s, 90's and early 2000s. Maybe 1600 capacity, shoulder to shoulder, no barrier for the chest height stage, and performance space for max a 5-6 piece band. And the whole of Slipknot, with their gear, crammed on that stage. And the crowd was well over capacity. I was in the pit for their whole set. Absolutely apocalyptic show, and with the best vibe and energy you could ever image. And to make it all the more surreal, when we got outside we were nearly blown off our feet by an impossibly massive storm with gale force winds and torrential horizontal rain. Woke up the next day to find the whole city flooded. One of the best nights of my life

[@mannyblackstar]

Huh?

[@budsodastories]

Slipknot has so many banger anthems corey nails em with his godly powerful voice

[@christophermollan1684]

Opera and classical music were the heavy metal of their time.... so it is no surprise that Elizabeth is, deep down, a metalhead!!!!! Best reaction yet!!!!

[@kevinkowal7340]

The lyrics are primarily about a disgust for the masses of people in the U.S. who accepted the propaganda about the Iraq war and its called "psychosocial" in reference to the prevailing ideology fed to the masses throught he media and culture, conditioning them into accepting the illegal war. Thats why he also says "fake anti-fascist lie" later in the song. That references how the U.S. portrays itself as an arbitor of all that is good, while its actually extremely violent, also why he mentions "go drill your deserts, go dig your graves, then fill your mouth with all the money you will save" referencing the fact the war was sending people to die for oil in the desert. The chorus also says "no one else can see, the preservation of the martyr in me" referencing how hard it was to talk to anyone else about this at the time and how it seemed so few others could see it for what it is. This song isn't about being pressured into social gatherings...

[@droppedep7024]

Interesting. Thank you for the explanation!

[@1A-2A-Yay]

Couldn't talk about that at the time because they use their media arm to silence opposition. Think about how often they do that. Blanket labelling to shut down discussion. Which makes people self censor to avoid the public backlash from naive people who think they're doing good by attacking those who question the narrative. This is both sides of the aisle I'm talking about. Terms like 'conspiracy theorist', 'anti vaxxer' and 'climate denier' get thrown on people who just want questions answered, lumping them in with the very small percentage of irrational folks out there. And so the rational with questions silence themselves. And so it goes, to new conflict, new products, new industry which would ordinarily be challenged to prove merit

[@aasmundidland1949]

Corey says preservation of the moderate in me not martyr. Otherwise great explanation.

[@TheSwiftVolcano74]

​@aasmundidland1949 the line is "the preservation of the martyr in me"

[@ChrisSuits]

Very well said!

[@alainaholmes2673]

I absolutely love watching your takes on the songs, your immense appreciation for all the different parts in the song really makes me look at and appreciate the songs even more than I already do. I absolutely love Slipknot and you help me appreciate parts in songs that I had never noticed before. I wish more people would be as open minded to all types of music as you are

[@laurabuer4714]

Oh. The Devil in I is a must! Stone Sour's (Corey Taylor, too), Zzyzx Road is so amazing. Edit: Corey is one of the best lyricists I have ever heard. He truly understands the English language. Tool is just a smidgen better, but you can't really compare the bands. I am classically trained both band and choir. This music is so cathartic for me and has the same effect on me as though I were to perform a Holst piece with my clarinets.

[@lastboyscout73]

I agree that "The Devil in I" would be great for her to breakdown but I bet the visuals of that video would be a bit much. Better ask her to do the live version.

[@StirbMensch]

Corey is awesome, but he doesn't hold a candle to Dani Filth, lyrically - the man has a Phd in the English language or something, and trust me he puts it to great use in Cradle of Filth. "Bathory Aria" would be a great point of reference

[@laurabuer4714]

@@lastboyscout73 I completely agree. As with Tool, Slipknot can distract you with their visuals in the official videos.

[@laurabuer4714]

@@StirbMensch I am not familiar, but definitely intrigued! Gonna do a deep dive on this.

[@kirkertel9137]

As a newly found "old dude" (56) i love your ability to listen to something out of your wheelhouse with a clear canvas ! Music can be bueatiful it can be pretty it can just as easily be angry ! Ive seen slipKnot 3 times and loved it ! I have also seen Bob Seger 3 times and saw Mettalica back when they where still cool ! So i love you abilty as a trained muscian to spread the love !

[@_Cleck_]

I absolutely love that you reviewed this! I have not been a Slipknot fan for very long, 2yrs tops. Corey Taylor got me into it, but this song can't be denied. The opening and the main beat, oh man it just crushes. I can't not turn it up when it comes on. Hearing you pick out every part and explain it, like anything else you've done, shows us all your passion and your knowledge of music! Love that you're getting more and more into metal.

[@DeathFORcameO]

A tea time interview with Corey Taylor would be legendary.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Get ready for an electrifying collaboration as professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff joins forces with the University of Utah Health and the VAST research lab for a groundbreaking study: "The Science Behind Vocal Distortion," featuring the powerhouse vocals of Will Ramos from Lorna Shore! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJylh2t9pLWKjrs

[@MetaGuideMedia]

Honestly you really need to listen to "Corey Taylor - I'm not Jesus"

[@KlassicKolt5612]

This was the song that made me a Maggot! I remember it like it was yesterday. I was in a very unhappy period of my life. When I found this song, they seemed to be singing exactly how I was feeling. I'm so happy and jealous that you got to experience this song for the first time. 🤘

[@kristenellsworth9621]

Me too, made me a fucking maggot for life.

[@maxsiehier]

Spotify says I'm in the very top of Slipknot listeners this year. Last year I did the same with Tool. It's amazing to dive deep into a particular band and just learn what makes them great. I recommend doing this. Pick a new band next year.

[@dvpemberton]

Agree with this, taking a listen to a bands breadth of music always gives a better appreciation. On a side note, I did the same as you when I started listening to Tool! I'm watching them live on 1st June 2024 as well, can't wait.

[@maxsiehier]

@@dvpemberton Yeah, you end up listening to their old stuff, live shows, side projects and learn about their history. That's amazing, have fun at the show!

[@nocturnalbacon2402]

Try Periphery - Reptile. Thank me later 😂

[@andrwarrior]

@@nocturnalbacon2402 hahaha i think periphery was my deep dive band this year, for sure 😄

[@mr.keiser4259]

I’ve been a hardcore/metalcore and nu metal fan all my life but in the latter years I’ve been dwelling into other genres of metal and this year Meshuggah was one of my biggest addictions according to Spotify. I listened to Lateralus this year and goddamn that record is amazing as well. Maybe Tool is gonna take Meshuggah’s spot in the list this year

[@joesantiago413]

Over time, literally watching a professional women like you become a metal head before our eyes gives me a joy i just cannot put into words.

[@alextheknightuk]

I’d recommend listening/watching Corey perform Snuff acoustic live, very emotive and shows his range amazingly.

[@LolitaOverlordSiren]

She has

[@alextheknightuk]

Oh my bad! I've even watched it too >.< Thanks @@LolitaOverlordSiren

[@_Cleck_]

What I also find hilarious is that contrary to what our parents may have said when we were younger, this "noise" *is* music, and you explain perfectly exactly how it is too.

[@RaeButler-o6e]

I'm a 48 year old woman. When I'm having a crappy day, I can listen to this song, and I'm immediately slammed into a great mood! Much love ❤

[@MARSHOMEWORLD]

Taylor's real strength in the way he delivers these harsh vocals is that he is truly an architect when examining the rhythmic perspective of the delivery. This is not your standard iambic pentameter rhyme scheme.... he really plays with the ins and outs of phrases and makes it rhythmically diverse much like a drummer would. In the absence of a discernible Melody he is still making it catchy and intriguing.

[@Chaos_Tea]

Omg, when you finally got to the chorus and was like "Wow, it kinda makes me wanna sing along", I started laughing bc this is one of my all-time favorite songs, and since the first time you paused right before the chorus starts, I'd been singing that part to myself over and over 😂 It's definitely super catchy and has that "pretty", "pop-y" element to it that you wouldn't necessarily see coming given the tone/vibe of the rest of the song, but that's probably part of what makes it so effective.

[@Level_up116]

As a Slipknot fan since middle school(when I was introduced to them) I love your deep dive into their sound and what makes them an amazingly dynamic band. They truly helped pave the way for metal music today. One of the greatest metal bands of all time 🤘🏾

[@taz6601x2]

Saw them a few years ago at the Iowa State Fair, it was a total homecoming for them, as they were having a BBQ in his neighborhood on the southside of Des Moines. The show insane and the crowd was completely into it, they were feeding off the energy of being at home!!! The thing that blew me away was the ease and quality that Cory switches between full out deep growling vocals to the clean sound!!! It was incredible!!! Hands down one of the best shows I have ever been to, and the energy and built up angst I released that night was needed like never before!!! Easy to say, they blew me away in every way possible!!!!

[@tns4421]

In 1999 I bought Slipknot #1 and I was not aware how but 24 years later it is quite simple: perfection in agression!!

[@Brigadier_Beau]

I was never a huge metal fan, but Slipknot was a major exception. Such an amazing band.

[@michaelrobinson6988]

You should do “Devil In I”. Not one of peoples favorites but one of mine. Shows the huge range of Taylor’s voice IMO!

[@bdaman80x2]

+1 vote for me on Devil and I

[@brunosilveira1924]

+1

[@sniperbob1992]

Same. That's the song that got me into Slipknot

[@cornbredx]

Its not my favorite because I've listened to Slipknot for a very long time so I had favorites long before that song was released, but Devil in I is still a great Slipknot song.

[@apfff]

+1 🙌🏻

[@joergojschaefer3521]

From Jack Black to Slipknot...😮 Versatile music lover Elizabeth revisits the Slipknot Rabbit Hole

[@sandracarter4983]

Love that our girl can't keep herself away from every genre!

[@joergojschaefer3521]

@@sandracarter4983💐👏

[@PinkFreud1987]

I can't explain enough how much impact had this song on me when it first came out. Incredibly powerful, raw, emotional, yet catchy. Corey's vocals are out of this world here.

[@deletethatstuff]

My favorite Corey Taylor song is "From Can to Can't", vocal range for days plus Dave Grohl on guitar and drums

[@deletethatstuff]

Making of: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6vUXnVrZdBjY7s

[@charlieconlin7367]

Rick Nielsen is on guitar. Scott Reeder on bass. Dave on drums.

[@BJMauck]

I’ve seen that video…simply amazing!

[@AngB517]

@@deletethatstuff I love this full length version because it shows how he recorded his vocals. I giggled the first time I watched it and he said "oh ran out of gas", because it was like well you tried to sing many verses on one breath as he takes a drag from his cigarette and then puts it back down (I'm a smoker, no judgment) ;)

[@ndcaynor]

Yes agree

[@flamethegame1]

Absolutely loved this video! Corey Taylor is one of my favourite metal vocalists, and Psychosocial is one of my favourites from Slipknot, so it's a perfect storm! But now that you've went from Duality to Psychosocial, I'm waiting for you to eventually do Disasterpiece because my GOD that one is an absolute slammer, and I feel that its one of the best showcases of Corey Taylor's earlier much more harsh vocals.

[@DanielRyanScott]

You answered one of your own questions here. The reason people go to live shows of such high intensity and energy is because of that "harsh choir" effect you spoke about! I go to multiple shows every year and its like my therapy and it is for the others there too. In this song in particular, the mosh pit is great. You beat the hell out of each other, and then when that chorus comes in everyone stops and will go shoulder to shoulder or hug and all sing together, then go back to beating the hell out of each other. Its a release and a love for strangers that are all going through their own things, but you come together to heal. The range of emotions and intensity and that bumpy ride will cut trough any barriers and dig things out from deep inside you. And afterwards when the music stops and you are sore, hungry, blew out your voice, tired, and dirty.... you feel incredible.

[@M1dny9ht]

Its so crazy to me that they're still putting music out, doing shows and going strong since 1995 and after all this time and that Corey has been able to maintain his sound! Also, "I think he was hitting a gas can" really got me smiling!

[@jaydeus]

Now do "Eyeless" on their self-titled album 🤘 that song blew my mind as a teenager and my vocal chords 😂

[@AndreLopesMrDRJazz]

The whole album is just out of this world !!!!!!!

[@wiley_coyotelu3808]

Still my favorite

[@stratuvarious8547]

Psychosocial is hands down my favorite Slipknot song, from there, I dove into the back catalogue and they quickly jumped to my top 5 favorite bands of all time.

[@Zarthvindarius]

I have watched your transition to a metalhead, and it is amazing. You can appreciate Metal for what it is, while being (primarily) a non-metal listener. Thank you for being awesome. 🤘

[@taurusbull8276]

"Vermilion Pt. 2" (Album version) is the next song you need to react to by Slipknot. You won't be disappointed I guarantee. One of the best vocal performances of all-time in my opinion.

[@strwbrryswisher420]

I think I can honestly say, I've introduced a lot of people to metal over the years. Slipknot being one of the bands I've introduced people to. I can say "It feels a little bit prettier, than some of the Slipknot stuff I've heard." and "some of those harmonies in the chorus, they were pretty." is definitely something I have never heard anyone say when speaking about Corey Taylor's vocals. I agree and completely understand where you are coming from, just found that an interesting way to describe Slipknot vocals. Keep up the great videos.

[@wiggleman12345]

I’m quite new to this channel but the sheer enthusiasm and love for the music and the voice ad an instrument is adorable. This is my favourite channel without a doubt. ❤

[@kingontheriver726]

Definitely recommend checking out some live versions of this song, specifically the pro-shot performance from the live album, Day of the Gusano: Live in Mexico. Hearing Corey go from the distortion in the verses to the perfect cleans in the chorus on the fly during a concert is awesome! It also gives some highlight to the other members of the band that primarily play those extra percussion parts (like the keg as you noticed), but also jump in for backup vocals from time to time.

[@trashcanjoe4902]

I listen to a lot of stuff much heavier than slipknot, yet I always find myself coming back to them. I totally agree that their music just hits different

[@KratschniFlatschni66]

I really love the way you are analyzing songs like this. You seem to have a good heart and an open mind and that's why you can see, why this kind of music is not just a piece of art, but also kind of therapeutic. The message is: You are not alone! Thank you so much for your passion, Elizabeth! I wish you just the best in life.

[@TotalxTroll25k]

This song is genuinely one of my favorite songs. Its incredible because even my friends who dont listen to metal all that often also love this song.

[@cristianuccelli9774]

your sensitivity to finding meaning in what you see and hear always surprises and fascinates me hardly

[@markjuchimenko418]

I feel like we need a Charismatic Voice x Rick Beato video… the amount of insight and passion in a room with Elizabeth and Rick would be an absolute treat! Check him out if you don’t know of him yet :)

[@stefanp2883]

I thought so too. Might be one of the very few few music analyzing channels on youtube matching the level of this one with a bit different focus.

[@73N5H1]

God yes

[@Md-ht3cg]

Hell yes!! That would be absolutely amazing! A "What Makes this song great" with both of them would be absolutely mind-blowing

[@dorn0531]

The issue is Rick doesn’t seem to like metal much where Elizabeth is much more open minded.

[@TSPxEclipse]

If there's one song you absolutely need to listen to from Slipknot, it's Scissors. Visceral is a very tame word to describe it. Either that or Prosthetics. Both are amazing songs vocally, and definitely worth a listen!

[@MarylandDevin]

I used to listen to them 20+ years ago in high school, but only a few of their songs. I couldn't listen to them all back then. But now I've found a new appreciation for them and this kind of music. I'm glad you're enjoying it as well!

[@amykins1161]

19:30 THANK YOU for noticing this detail and pointing it out! Its such a small detail, but HUGE effect with that millisecond drop of sound, then when it all comes back in it feels like a gut punch. Gets me every time and I nearly break my neck from banging my head so hard. Why this is my favorite Slipknot song. I've been a metalhead since I was in diapers (Dad gave me my 3am bottles with Headbanger's Ball playing) but grew up around and playing classical, jazz, etc. as well. I have a rich history and connection with music and am always geeking out about the details of songs like you do, and it's usually lost on whoever I'm with. It was a huge breath of fresh air finding your channel! Looking forward to your next one! ❤ Request: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE listen to Christopher Hall of Stabbing Westward. His voice takes me to another plane of existence. The band is known for Shame, Save Yourself, or What Do I Have to Do, but his voice shines on any track. He can go from heartwrenching, desperate whispers to ear splitting, soul piercing screams in the matter of seconds. Literally the most underrated vocalist of pretty much ever, in my opinion.

[@danielgarrett770]

I feel like I don't even need to listen to the song because of how well you describe and visualize it. Truly an amazing talent to be so in touch with your senses. Great video as always.

[@genstonewall]

This; right here, is why I’m a subscriber. Your ability to analyze, explain, show emotions and do so professionally, beautifully and understandably is simply amazing. Thank you for sharing this because there are so many things I don’t know and/or notice.

[@Tharanicus]

This song bangs! Like the analysis. Also... I think some more of The Warning is required, I think you'd agree! :) It's hard to pick a track... but The Warning Performs "MORE" | 2023 VMAs. Dany is so expressive while singing, it's addictive.

[@TWMonty]

It's really too hard to pick a song with this band. Disciple has the ladies throwing the vocal line around like it's a game of football. Pau leading on vocals from behind the kit with '23' and 'Dust to dust'.

[@DarrellW_UK]

TBH I think Evolve from the VMA’s is the better one, it makes more of an impact on the audience!

[@jemezangler908]

Yes! The Warning!

[@Tharanicus]

@@TWMonty I think TCV should just dedicate a stream to the Error album in full!

[@wickedPrints3256]

When this video was debuted on MTV's TRL they cut to these young girls who had the most frightened look on their faces. 😂🤣🤣 Priceless! I loved it!

[@jimbusmaximus4624]

I remember that!!! 🤣😂😂

[@KevinMiller-ph6xl]

It’s crazy how often KZbin hits me with ads while watching your videos. So much more often than anyone else

[@forformgamer]

That part in the middle after the solo is mayhem live. I will always remember seeing and feeling that brotherhood with everyone in the crowd and in the band. Might sound a bit over the top, but it does make you feel as one.

[@Benobot99]

"Scissors" by Slipknot is a MUST! Crazy vocals in it! It's an intense rollercoaster.

[@danieldroppa3170]

I think they played it live too rarely.... Maybe Unsainted or Purity would be better if you want a intense Slipknot

[@Benobot99]

@danieldroppa3170 I've heard every single Slipknot songs many times, and yet the two that come out on top are Scissors and The Virus of Life. Skin Ticket and Purity (with Frail Limb Nursery) are up there too, as is Tattered and Torn. Unsainted though, that's a very commercial sounding track, just like Before I Forget (I tend to skip it).

[@tumblruser8820]

Hearing this song live at Download Festival was one of the most transcendent experiences I’ve ever had in my time of being alive

[@leaann6445]

If you haven't seen them live, you really should. One of the best shows I have seen. Great energy !

[@lordisi3270]

There's a band called Nekrogoblikon whose vocalist does an amazing job in switching from different levels and intensities of rapping growls and high screams, then right into clean, nerdy vocals. The band also blurs the line with sudden genre changes interludes like polka, jazz piano, or rave that are simultaneously chaotic but somehow fitting of a band based on the antics of literal goblins. I'd recommend their song "No one survives" for at least a listen if not a analysis! Also Corey Taylor is amazing!

[@bradwatts5999]

Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Rick Nielsen and Scott Reeder - From can to can't (making of and song) is an awesome display of Corey's vocal range as a metal singer.

[@chrismouton1985]

That's a great song!

[@abg11158]

Slipknot at its peak. They were crushing it back then. Have you ever thought of analyzing Alexi Laiho's harsh vocals and - most imporant - godly guitar playing? I highly recommand anything from "Hate Crew Deathroll" or "Follow the Reaper" albums, especially studio versions.

[@mikoajnierada7857]

Don't forget Hatebreeder. Well, actually anything Alexi created is godly tbh

[@marcoantoniosalasdiaz8491]

One can only hope 🙋

[@abg11158]

@@mikoajnierada7857 Hatebreeder is my second fav album by them but I wasn't sure if its the right choice for the 1st time reaction. But maybe.... You're right, anything they made is just a masterpiece

[@metalmamasue3680]

Every Time I Die & Angels Don't Kill are my faves. RIP Alexi ❤

[@LaPetitWookiee]

You are such a gift to our community! 🖤 As a young person who hadn’t found my way, the fact that Metal was so unpopular and shunned felt great. People didn’t understand it and I didn’t understand the world and it felt right. As I grew up and began to learn about the world and my place in it. I also started to see how Metal had helped me through those isolated times. I wanted to share my love of Metal but so many people just had a closed reaction - That’s just noise! Along comes Elizabeth and you open your ears and mind to this Art-form we love and you appreciate it, you drink it in and you validate, as a classically trained musician, what we have felt for ever. This is Music. It’s Art and it deserves to be recognized. Thank you for being you.

[@corrupt.corvids.]

I love slipknot so much. Corey has such a good voice. The last time i saw him he had broken his neck before tour and still absolutely killed it at the show ❤

[@ricardosaenz569]

They are AMAZING live. I would love to see you do "The Devil In I" from them. It has a lot of shifting back and forth between soft and harsh vocalizations and imp is a great song! I am actually surprised when I couldn't find one, i kind of just assumed you did by now lol. Even if not for the channel, you should check it out for your own curiosity it's worth the little bit of time. If you do it for the channel you may not want to do the video 😬 lol. "Dead Memories" is an often over looked song and its very vocal centric. Still Corey Taylor but not SlipKnot; "Bother" by Stone Sour is a beautifully dark sad song in which Corey really shines in my opinion.

[@suefurlong-jy2rx]

Dead memories and vermilion 2 withe this are probably my three favourites. I love StoneSour, I’d suggest Anna, song 3, unforgiven, zzyzx road and do me a favour.

[@ricardosaenz569]

@@suefurlong-jy2rx I didn't even think about some of those but good call. I can't believe I didn't think of Song #3, love that song. For me its something about Corey's voice. Seems accessible and effortless even though there is a lot of nuance and thought put into every syllable; and it carries impact and meaning far surpassing the lyrics, but the emotional intent. Just one of my favorite vocalist and voices for daily listening

[@andrewstubbs4373]

Dead Memories just brings alot of memories as some major sugar went down when I first heard it. Still makes me tear up great song

[@bobbycollins6783]

Now that's what I call. A deepdive analysis. No stone left unturned. So much detail here. Too much for just one listen. Need to watch a number of times. To catch it all. Not a fan of slipknot myself. But this shows how very good they are at what they do. Brilliant musicians & a lot of detail in the arrangements. Makes me appreciate them for what they are/ were.

[@markhagerman1837]

Even after all these years, that opening riff gives me chills.

[@nebulonwarrior]

A choir of harsh vocalists you say? Mick Gordon composed the soundtrack for the video game 'Doom: Eternal' and he made a track called 'Kar En Tuk'. The track uses vocals from a group of matal vocalists that is amazing! loving your channel!

[@VeritabIlIti]

Justice for Mick 🤘

[@heffatheanimal2200]

YESSS!! I specifically searched for this comment!

[@brandonray8409]

it’s awesome seeing vocalists comment on metal! we get such a bad rap on screaming and people sometimes says it’s meaningless and their is no talent in screams !! Thank you so much for the honesty! awesome channel!

[@morreamanha]

they’re not wrong, that’s what being mental means 💀

[@brandonray8409]

@@morreamanha i meant metal not mental lol

[@chrishuber3814]

God Elizabeth... I've listened to this song SO many times, but man you brought out things that I hadn't even caught on to. You are LITERALLY giving me goose bumps. My lort. Hearing you break this down is just so interesting to listen to. Its great to hear a different take on something that I love. KUDOS!

[@adamgillespie7255]

Slipknot, drowning pool and disturbed were my intro into metal. Metal music and Disturbed / slipknot inparticular have helped me with depression for me it's a release of all the pent-up emotions

[@jamesbell8861]

It's not just the harsh Vocals that make the words hard to hear. Corey also uses uncommon analogies and creative wordings to create moods and ambiance. His lyrics are often deep and very open to interpretation. I can get different meanings for the same songs depending on what is happening in my life at the moment. When the words are obfuscated, your brain will fill in any blanks to complete patterns and meanings. Such is the appeal ...

[@tool4rage434]

I had the privilege of seeing Slipknot on 2nd stage at Ozzfest in '99 at The Gorge in Washington. Definitely one the most memorable moments of any conert I've been to.

[@JetBlack45]

You're so expressive, open-minded and so good reacting and analysing not only the vocals but the music also. I can fall in love with you.

[@TheDroppedvw]

That brief moment of bewilderment from the get go 😂. “Is that a keg, thats so metal” yes, yes they are. Please please listen to an acoustic version of song 3. Cory is always worth a listen.

[@TheMattBoxGhost]

I’ve just recently found your channel and have watched like 10 videos in a row now lol. I love this! But your reaction to this song got me! Seeing you get so into it and feel what we metal fans and Slipknot fans have felt for years is impressive and a little validating! Thank you! Looking forward to seeing more! And do more Deftones! 😂 Try “Rosemary” and “Beauty School.”

[@Xenotric]

not a big slipknot fan but this track is fantastic and one of the few that I really like. That big mixup with the slightly poppy chorus is so good.