SPIRITBOX "Circle With Me" Metal Vocalist / Vocal Coach reaction & Analysis

[@KardavoxAcademy]

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[@sanskaraunofficial]

Do Vildhjarta’s new track!!!!

[@lindygrrl658]

So I love love Courtney...and all of the work she's brought to us!!! Someone in the comments mentioned Floor tho and so now I'm here asking if you'd like to review an older song/collab..."Let this River Flow"... Bjorn "Speed" Strid and Floor Jansen...I don't think you'll be disappointed, even if you don't review publicly!!!

[@jimmyvance1]

Imma be real with you: I think I'm just going to cry tears of joy when I finally get to see Spiritbox in concert.

[@Hamsandwich228]

Same

[@Hamsandwich228]

Everything they do is beautifully overwhelming. I feel like a moshpit during constance would be poetic. We can all cry and hit each other for free.

[@PnlBtr]

You and me both. Can't wait for concerts in general but this would be an amazing piece for a live stage.

[@TheButterflyChaos]

Yes... I hope they come to Europe

[@jbasti227]

Same here. When Constance hits, fugedaboutit.

[@eagleye2500]

Can we take a moment to applaud and appreciate Courtney’s progression and evolution from her days in IWABO to now? In my opinion she might be the best female metal vocalist out there right now, Tatiana from Jinjer is certainly close up there but Courtney just edges it for me

[@SuperSk33t]

Lauren Hart has also really improved in her time with Kamelot. Her unclean vocals are just as brutal as ever but seems like her clean singing has really evolved.

[@docknives3792]

I think tatis high screams edge it out for me. To each their own, they're both number 1.

[@donaldcampbell9483]

Floor has entered the chat....

[@A.i.Riverz]

I don't think Morgan lander from kittie gets enough love

[@docknives3792]

@@donaldcampbell9483 Floor is just on another level, goddess status

[@alexandrac7057]

The gritty vocal is new. I was there in the premier on their Patreon. Someone asked if it was a new technique. She said yes, she'd worked on it and was really excited to use it.

[@SilentHarpist]

Hey that was me! :D

[@DawnsHhcg]

This is awesome. Hope she continues it! Sounds amazing

[@Crotes1990]

Would love to hear her do that on more tracks, it sounds so damn good

[@eatmyfishy]

More more more!

[@elyk2k1]

That final chorus gives me goosebumps still six days later. The way Mike , Zev, and Courtney changed their approach in the final chorus.... my God its so incredible. They are so damn talented.

[@garrisonturner3232]

Yeah man, the last chorus has a different chord structure than the other two, kind of like a bridge structure. It makes it sound more important and meaningful, I think!

[@PheonixRise666]

Afaik mike does all the writing for drums, not sure if Zev recorded them or not but definitely written by Mike.

[@TankTheTech]

What about Bill, though? Haha

[@elyk2k1]

@@TankTheTech Poor Bill. Him too, though. What was that meme going around....? I started as tech but got demoted to bass player? BTW - I dig your reactions Tank!

[@jamesstreet910]

@@elyk2k1 I second @TankTheTech reactions.

[@Outof1deas]

One take version of this is even better, particularly at the end when she moves from singing to screaming.

[@coleG112]

Courtney dabbled in almost a Sam Carter sing-scream, and honestly I'd love to hear a full song in that style.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

That would be awesome!

[@escher2112]

Same - that outro... sweet jebus - I need MORE of that in my life!!!

[@tiddle51]

YES

[@Crotes1990]

fuck yes, I really hope she'll do more of that stuff, she nails it.

[@natebaggett4868]

Fun fact, Sam has a feature on Spiritbox's debut album.

[@teiwaz656]

1:23 Mark's face is like a proud dad who goes: " That's my girl ! "

[@sergenicyer6173]

hahahahaha best comment in this channel

[@conordavis1264]

There are zero disappointments anywhere within a 100 mile radius of this video.

[@ZeSneakyBeaver]

Nah I'm here.

[@bonfireandbrimstone]

I said it before and Ill say it again: Seeing Mark being passionate about good music is just heartwarming

[@Heathen088]

I cannot wait for this. Courtney has such a great voice

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Spoiler alert: She totally does!

[@xXxDisplayNamexXx]

Dude I’ve been absolutely infatuated with her one take of this song. Probably one of the best vocalists of all time, that ability to switch between cleans and screams so easily is what gives her that edge for me. She’s insanely attractive as well, but that voice is beyond incredible

[@zofficialone6214]

I love Spiritbox, I love Vocals, I love Mark. What more reason do I need to slap that like button!!!

[@elfmatw]

I really wish the analysis was for the one-take performance. The ending you describe with the gritty vocals are just perfect and she changes back and forth within just one syllable. Absolutely insane.

[@KelsEyeMurpow]

I don't think it was out yet when he recorded this, but I agree! Would love for him to revisit this song through that video!

[@dominic0917]

Courtney's screams are just so perfect for the sound they're trying to produce. She is so technically amazing at them and the band knows how to put them in at the perfect time with how the music is progressing. It's incredible how the songs are composed. She asks for your attention and demands it with her screams. I just love it.

[@cain1349]

i love the point you made about courtney's screams being straight to the point and done well- her voice is so full of body, she could go nuts if she wanted to (on belcarra she goes higher on the "i was alive" parts and its SO good) but i love how her technique is so straightforward and still powerful

[@TheButterflyChaos]

Yes! She does what's appropriate for the song and what gets the emotion through. Sometimes a lot of embellishment would just not be as effective. Would embellishment make "I have the power of a dying Sun" hit harder? Nah.

[@iamanactualcat]

I'll quote Courtney directly from twitter: "Circle With Me is our love letter to Metalcore" They killed it and I can't stop listening to the song but for skeptics, this is not necessarily the sound they are going to default to, sice when have they ever defaulted to something anyway.

[@leatherfacelove1981]

I love that you brought that up at the end. The only way that I can think to describe it is that she yells instead of screaming which I have never heard before either, and fucking love! And then the scream right after is one of the best things that has ever passed through my eardrums. The way that it transition to the end is just incredible.

[@PALEPATH]

5:43 Mosquito flying around your ear

[@RayneArt]

I know or understand nothing about singing. I just come here to watch the tremendous joy on your face as you enjoy great music, so my depressed ass can soak up some of that sunshine. Your face just lights up. Thank you.

[@forevermarked5826]

Spiritbox is something special!! One best bands right now Absolutely can NOT wait any longer for the album!!

[@Arcvde]

The way she delivered the line “I climb the alter and I claim my place as god” give me chills every time. Great video by you as well. Love the videos you’re doing

[@dakotahook4418]

On Twitter Courtney said that end bit with the gritty singing is a new thing she’s been working on and the album is very architects inspired. Another great video by the way!!

[@christianbatchelor5639]

This is my first tome seeing you, but I love how genuinely excited you get about parts of the song

[@Gwunhar]

This channel introduced me to Spiritbox, and now I own all their stuff (including this single). There's basically nothing in her vocal performances that isn't astoundingly good. I can't wait to get a full length album from them.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

That''s awesome to hear, I'm glad you found them!

[@ALoneGrunt]

Love when you react to spiritbox because your excitement for it is contagious. I think this is my favorite spiritbox song

[@dmav522]

Voice of an angel, screams like a demon!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Hell yeah!

[@thereverent117]

Mate, the PRODUCTION on this. I love them for this bass heavy percussive mix.

[@izladoom]

This was my first video I have seen of yours and I got to say I’m hooked I love the way you break everything down I have watched others do this with this song but I actually feel I learned something from your video

[@bizznotch101]

I watched another channel react to this and the guy spent the entire video just trashing it for NO GODDAMN REASON. He tried so hard to make it feel like this wasn't Spiritbox anymore because he cried listening to "Constance" and "Holy Roller" shocked him but this was just lack luster and called it "shit". So...naturally...he received so much hate and dislikes that he deleted the video. Mind you this dude has no musical background or experience no he obviously didn't know what he was talking about. This video? *chefs kiss* Excellent analysis and open mindedness. I really like how you pick up and explain the most subtle vocal flairs she has and I find it super interesting. It makes me really think about how I sing and how I can spice up melodies. Love it. Keep doing a stellar job my dude.

[@drhellokitty4274]

1st. Spirtbox is just amazing and always just mind blowing! 2nd. Ive watch many 'vocal coach reacts' videos and man! You videos are amazing! So much energy and love for music is just awesome!!

[@Naxramn]

It's not just you man, when I heard that outro the first time I ended up replaying it straight up for half an hour cause I couldn't get enough. Just great. Also a great reaction and analysis, love how much insight you can provide.

[@Syriis_]

Hands down my favorite reaction channel, the way you always break down the techniques is so refreshing. It never hurts to have Spiritbox on the channel either. Incredible video as always, and incredible music from Spritbox as always!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I appreciate that, thanks so much for checking out our videos!

[@saltyk2795]

One of my favorite songs from Spiritbox, though this whole album is gold. Thanks for pointing out the layers in her performance--that quality makes her one of my favorite vocalists, and it suits the variations in style and mood each Spiritbox song delivers. Such a band!

[@davidwing1419]

I had the same reaction you did at the very end of the song, like ow that sound is new ! She adds something new in every song. Courtney is the best! Spiritbox is the best !

[@KardavoxAcademy]

They saved the best for last, it was a nice surprise!

[@Tigerjunky93]

“Yo I’ve never heard her sing like that”- I instantly knew exactly what you were talking about lmao

[@lionelcregut1222]

really cool to discover the subtleties in the song, some much interesting in it! Great analysis

[@chantelneko3178]

Listen bro, I love your videos! I love when you take a break from giving the analysis and you're just vibing. Please please do a reaction to the one take of this song so you can get the full feel of that ending because it's gold!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I've been meaning to do that, just haven't gotten around to it yet!

[@-benwilliams]

That background layer of screaming you noticed at the end runs all the way through the song. So pleased you brought it up.

[@slimreapa6326]

This is a perfect example of an artist who's coming straight from their heart. The energy screams in VOLUMES my guy. I love your analysis videos too man!

[@steph4492]

Just saw Spiritbox at Louder Than Life yesterday. Just incredible! If given the chance to see them live, take advantage. The vocals are mesmerizing and the mix of melody and metal are haunting and powerful.

[@gamedevmoto]

Love your videos. I know little about singing but I always learn something new. The use of syllables in 'altar' is also used in 'martyr'. I suppose it could be thought of as an appoggiatura since the second syllable is in anticipation for the harmonic note on the final. Since we're talking about words it's just a melisma.

[@emkstr]

Aw man I wish you did the One Take of it. The final chorus is *chefs kiss*

[@TankTheTech]

Love this breakdown, man!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks bro!

[@iurirosa3155]

Man, I love your analysis! Every time I watch one of your videos I go back to that particular song and it feels like a brand new song to me. It is so easy to miss those subtile details when you don't have a trained ear or knowledge at all. Really appreciate your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@oneeyesy3457]

Was already in love with this tune but your analysis and breakdown of songs always makes me appreciate them so much more! Keep killing it homie!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks bro!

[@strangledwords]

first time stumbling over your channel, and i've gotta say that seeing your unfiltered enthusiasm is so nice. maybe it's the quarantine brain for me, but it's nice to see someone enjoy something these days. had a good time hearing your commentary!

[@Lionpride97]

Whenever a new Spiritbox song comes out I know Mark is always gonna be the first one on it. Such a great band and it only gets better from here.

[@PheonixRise666]

Nik nocturnal dropped his reaction same day as the track dropped bud.

[@banehog]

What an amazing song, Spiritbox is just going from strength to strength at this point!

[@rhod3house]

"Ah...shouldn't have paused it! Guh...so sick!" 😂😂😂

[@KardavoxAcademy]

So many emotions!

[@rhod3house]

@@KardavoxAcademy felt the same way when I first heard it!

[@jamesmoore5263]

Lol! I love how much he loves music!!!!

[@nsjohn130]

Hey man I just listened to Kardashev’s album, just hit my phone. Absolutely insane. You guys sit in this pocket of pure musical intensity while at the same time you also having extreme dynamics which creates a very, very interesting juxtaposition. Hits right where the feelz are :)

[@Braveheart2k91990]

Your excitement for this type of music is fantastic literally I get excited when I hear great tracks such as this only difference is you are able to break down all the reasons why it's so great whilst I cant🥲 you sir have earned another sub

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks for the kind words, welcome to the family!

[@Brot_und_Spiele]

Dude, it feels like all holidays together finding this NICE Band. 💙😀

[@realtealcovers232]

I’m doing a vocal cover of this and I couldn’t be more excited. This song is written so incredibly well.

[@elgonzo88]

yo¡ send link, im learning to growl and im working on a cover too, i would very much like to hear yours.

[@jackb.hardtime53]

Spiritbox is my number one band right now. This band is gonna go far!!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Yeah, they're an awesome band!

[@VionicBlue]

YES!! As soon as this came out I've been looking forward to your reaction to this! ESPECIALLY the ending. Trust me you're not the only one who could sit with that outro for hours. This song hasn't left on repeat for me yet and it's not going to soon. Great video and analysis!

[@godscoldhands77]

man, i just love your analyzes and reactions, they are always so precise and accurate.! imo this is not poppier than for example 'blessed be', the hooks are just next level catchy.!! yes, you're right...this song (and 'constance') will make it to the album - the other songs remain as stand-alone singles. ...and their album is coming next.!! love you, bro.! ♥♥

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@gnihi1]

Finally a vocalist/coach that enjoys this music, is able to scream and know exactly how its done and whats happening. Here, take a subscription.

[@osiris829]

It makes me so happy this song has 671K views as of this post, five days since the video was posted. So well deserved.

[@DawnsHhcg]

Never disappointed in your spiritbox reactions. I will come back and watch this video several times just to watch someone else get as excited as I do.

[@pewpewcat7679]

"I paused it a little too early -get over it..." he said. As if it wasn't to himself because he was, indeed, annoyed with himself for doing that. 😆 We're cool. You do you 😄🤘🏻 ... when you wanted to rewind and had all my attention and then that ad came in... my madwoman laugh came out. That was gold

[@hebikira91]

You have a lot of what I now call "the spirit box face" =D the joy in the face of people listening to spiritbox is unique =D

[@chewbacca1961]

It is honestly /fascinating/ to watch you work and observe/comment on her vocals. This is some top tier metal vocalist content.

[@ryanholt1680]

dude youre incredible. for me to even dabble in your profession is mind blowing to me. so rad

[@frosmane9041]

youre such a happy fellow, mark :)

[@vmmr1909]

You're my hero I love you man, and now even more that I noticed the PS1 in the barckground!

[@MetalMamaMist]

Courtney said the gritty singing is something new for her. 😁

[@Cryttanz]

Great song, she switches up her vocals at the end in the live take version of the song and I personally think it's even better. I literally did what you just said, I replayed it like 20 times and I keep going back to it every day 😅🔥

[@tiaraguy7705]

When she screamed the last "circle with me" it had so much more force behind, it was a great way to go out with the song

[@groggyfroggyfpv6868]

You are the best in the reaction game dude. Your voice is also great. 👍

[@ryanlathotep]

Absolute banger indeed - Love this channel! I have been introduced to some amazing music, including this band, and of course Kardashev

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Glad you enjoy it, thanks dude!

[@Omally226]

Watching people react to this song is something else. I haven't seen such classically mind-boggled reactions across the board since Sicko Mode. Amazing song. Amazing reaction and insight into the vocals especially

[@davidlefranc6240]

pretty good review and youre not stopping the song every 5 sec wich is dope il sub and like

[@Keromaku]

That outro is literally amazing and just such a good addition after the breakdown, it ups it quite a bit and its awesomeeeee

[@nauseousanddizzy9312]

I seriously love watching how you react to spiritbox. I’m like this guy definitely has good taste 👅

[@snowflake4656]

Excellent review man, thank you

[@Krayvune]

Those in-depth vocal knowledge are insane ! Good job

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Glad you dig it, man!

[@Krayvune]

@@KardavoxAcademy I do, i use to have metalcore band ( 2008-2012 ) sad your channel didn't exist back then i could use those tips now i can barely scream for 2-3mins without burning my voice haha ! Anyway keep up the good work

[@neckroff]

Courtney has such a great voice, amazing song and incredible analysis! thanks for this.. Greetings from Argentina!

[@christianfletcher6826]

Amazing song and vocals aside. I love the way you describe what you hear and i can see the enthusiasm and excitement this song brought you. You’ve earned a like and a sub, great video ✌️

[@PnlBtr]

Glad you reacted to this. Lost count of how many times I've listened to this track already.

[@apexconnexion]

Spiritbox really delivered here: simplicity - executed perfectly - with sprinkles of nuance.

[@JordanRA]

I absolutely love this group. Blown away

[@Madchris8828]

its hilarious. I never say this, but elegant beautiful powerful and queen-like thats what id describe this performance and video as. Absolutely mind blowing and killer performance also ive gotten some poppyness from other songs of theirs as well. This was just so good lol

[@Jay-xh9dl]

I discovered Courtney on Erra's track "Vanish Canvas" and fell in love. I was like "Holy mother, who is that????".

[@KardavoxAcademy]

It's always cool when you discover a great vocalist in a guest spot!

[@Thystonius]

Awesome, I didn't see it right, but that IS Zev on the drums :-) great!!!

[@FatalPurpose]

Nah dude, that outro has one of the cleanest and powerful transitions from the sing to scream I've heard in a long time, amazing song

[@CrewDogGamer]

This is the first breakdown in a song that ever made me tear up

[@thegeektarist6239]

I can’t stop headbanging to the breakdown. My neck is sore. XD

[@KentRodgman]

Chills, just absolutely perfect. You can tell it's coming... and just woefully unprepared every time.

[@DenyThisFlesh]

I need that full album yesterday. Spiritbox is too good. They just don't miss.

[@michaelc1541]

When I heard this song I immediately knew this reaction was coming. I was eagerly awaiting the moment that gritty belt hit at the end since I knew you’d lose your mind in the best way possible.

[@MarioInfantesyoutube]

Excellent analysis as always, Mark! And big props to Spiritbox, driving us from catchy emotional choruses to dank face passages, they are perfecting the formula!

[@kidtroll9]

I am now a Spiritbox fan. I enjoyed your review, and spot on regarding changing syllables in singing. Totally different genre but Joni Mitchel is the master of using words to perfect the melodic meaning by altering the syllables.

[@julianleischner3700]

The one take performance of this I feel like is even more impressive than the studio version. They can obviously do cool layering and stuff in the studio version but what she pulls off in a one take live performance is honestly above and beyond.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I'll have to check it out!

[@-benwilliams]

Holly crap Batman! Been looking forward to this one, that breakdown gives me proper chills.

[@dtpfeiffer]

It's always fun to see how much you enjoy Spiritbox songs. I know you mentioned Courtney's one take vids, but there is also The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sound (all 4 tracks) and the 3 part series of the metal detector 'concert' they did for XM radio if you haven't watched them yet.

[@hfreed24]

11:50 This is why I love this channel. I mean that and the analysis. All of it.

[@GregMcClellan]

Absolutely Love This Song! My fav by them 🖤🖤💙💙

[@KardavoxAcademy]

It's a great song!

[@adrianojameson629]

Cheers Mark (Marc?)! I totally agree with you. Courtney always has the right balance and taste to not overdose things. The changes are meant to be a hook for sure, and she delivers so perfectly and make it special in the context of the music they make. Keep up the excellent work. I subbed 1 or 2 days ago and already love the channel. Cheers again from Germany 🤘😍🍺🎸

[@edwardwilliams243]

New Left to Suffer is fantastic (especially Depression) dudes range is insane

[@m00n_g0d]

Lmao I've been smashing Kardashev for like two weeks and JUST checked out some music videos. After like two songs, a light bulb popped on and I thought, I know I've seen that vocalist somewhere. Tracked you down after about 15 minutes of searching but I remember watching this reaction from you like a week after you put it out. Anyway, Kardashev is my favorite new band since I first discovered Caligula's Horse. Just wanted you to know, you're insanely talented lol

[@sarakrogfus8127]

Love these guys