Spiritbox - Circle With Me - Courtney LaPlante live one take performance

Our vocalist, Courtney LaPlante doing a one take live performance of "Circle With Me" off of our debut full length album Eternal Blue.
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GEAR USED:
Pearlman TM-1 Microphone
Avedis MA5 preamp
Distressor compressor
STA Level tube compressor
64 Audio A12t in ear monitors
Recorded and mixed by Dan Braunstein at the Hallway Studios, Los Angeles

[@JaredDines_]

I feel like im floating on a cloud of riffage and emotions

[@bobstoner415]

Agreed, the emotion is so real. Beautifully done

[@infinite_worm_fear]

You guys should invite her to your next Sion album 😉. Imagine this girl and Howard on the same track. Chills

[@guardofmartyrs]

I love u bb.

[@itsmcthunder]

💯 Jared. Everyone is very tuned into each other. That's one thing for everyone to be very talented and another to be able to bring those talents together and put together something that gives a person goosebumps

[@MiGuEl-ql8sk]

just found these guys last night.. ddn stop listening to them yet..

[@BaenaCarcosa]

CUT DOWN THE ALTAR

[@1206mattdillon]

The way she amps herself up at the beginning is fantastic. You can tell she's feeling that intro, and ready to just really get into the song... I love it

[@garyv969]

Right where is the alter? I"m cutting that shit down!!

[@KeeshKush]

OBSESSED

[@G4sTo0wN]

@@garyv969 probably Canadá 🤔 Anyways you’ll need this 🪓

[@MakeItTakeItOutdoors]

She actually screams "Cut down the alder!" her family lineage is lumberjacks and bowyers....

[@adamreinhardt9135]

I love the way she squares up with the microphone like a boxer against their opponent

[@Rocketman200mph]

Boxers don’t square up brah. They want blows to glance-a boxer

[@adamreinhardt9135]

@@Rocketman200mph ok

[@crescenciorocha2213]

​@@adamreinhardt9135 as a fighter myself he isn't wrong, squaring up makes you an easier target to hit 😅 makes sense you wouldnt know the difference if youve never trained

[@DaveonDrums]

I noticed that too! Love it! Great observation

[@jonathanjimenez55]

Thats not true mix martial artist doit all the time lol, it all depends in the style of the fighter stop being arrogant and stupid​@crescenciorocha2213

[@coldinwisconsin2017]

The seamless switch between scream and clean at 3:38 is unreal. Very few people understand the level of vocal control one needs to do that, and even fewer people can actually do that. That is absolutely mind blowing.

[@joshpark1]

For real. Only other vocalist I’ve heard do the melodic growling that well is Peter Tagren and he can’t do the clean like this. She’s the total metal core package

[@dylanharris3110]

and literally even screaming on the right pitches at the end of the phrase?? absolute legendary shit

[@3amir126]

the only dude that I think can nail that kinda technique is Brian Wille from Currents... he's pretty good I must say

[@gunney74]

Best part of the song it sounds so “real” like visceral emotion to me.

[@GarrettB92]

​@@dylanharris3110abso freaking lutly 🤟🤙

[@DiStickStoffMono0xid]

Bloody fucking hell. That decision to switch to screaming during the high part at the end was one of the best things that has happened in music. Emotion over 9000.

[@Marcolow69]

The first time I saw this video, I was like wow, the screams during that section really give the song that extra heaviness, and was even more goose bump inducing.

[@Engineer_Heathen]

Yeah that was so badass

[@tudortolciu1396]

We need a new studio version with those... It's out of this world

[@d00mnoodle]

it was brutal yes, but the highs add more intensity for me personally. It's the same with Jinjer's pisces, where tatiana does the "searching for a hook to catch on, and see their sun beam" with a high voice on the video but growls it live (the album has both overlayed onto each other, but i prefer only highs)

[@DiStickStoffMono0xid]

@@d00mnoodle i get what you're saying, it's probably personal preference. i really love this song, doesn't matter if this version or the album version. i don't even favour this version because its more brutal but rather because the screams just carry much more emotion for me.. but again, personal preference. i think i remember an interview with tatiana where she's saying she's screaming the high part live because she's afraid to mess it up and thus prefers to stay in her safe zone. i mean i get that, but i'd love her to do that high part in pisces live :D

[@johnnygotgrowls]

Man that “This could all be yours” end section is wild. Unreal control homie ❤️

[@digitalstatictv]

For real! That "Be" in the cleans in the middle had me awestruck

[@SteveBearscemi]

I legit teared up at how amazing it was

[@pedrogeara5867]

Holy sh*t that was amazing!

[@brendanricard3994]

I agreeee!!!

[@weslimp]

Holy shit! Thought the exact same, the switching techniques :o

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

2:35 "I held the power of a dying sun. I climb the altar and I claim my place as God!!!" Holy shit, Courtney. The goosebumps on my goosebumps have goosebumps.

[@rayray0313]

Sic ass lyrics! So much emotion and powerful meaning.

[@RhinoLCS]

And the deliverance... Just wow.

[@bolokolsnet1191]

It’s fuckin LIT!!! 🔥

[@MichaelAnders-kp8jl]

Artistry. Not too often someone can vocally command this emotionally across such a range.

[@jamesdaniels5379]

Someone held an infinity stone and I can tell.

[@amanduhmichelle]

I’d like to hear every single person who claims SpiritBox isn’t heavy go toe to toe with her screams and still be able to have such a beautiful ethereal voice in between them. This is the kind of balance and euphoria you SHOULD have in music.

[@tobiaskroger7102]

Is it so hard to just enjoy the music, instead of forcing some stupid version of „us vs them“ into this comment section?

[@shadowzone8973]

@@tobiaskroger7102 thats the only thing you'll get when expressing your opinion about music online. Sadly people cant just enjoy artist anymore without comparing them to other ones

[@pelicanine]

I prefer this over the recorded version, you can hear how powerful her voice is in the chorus

[@millebrasco]

since i found this one i can't listen to the rec one, so yeah you are damn right

[@pelicanine]

@@millebrasco I can't exactly explain what's so different other than the power in her voice - especially the ending verse/chorus. Gives me goosebumps like every time. Recorded version is still great, but her voice here is phenomenal

[@millebrasco]

@@pelicanine So for me it was on the one hand the fact that during a live take she gave the best of her brute, beautiful voice so flawlessly - on the other hand you can see that she totally feels the lyrics and the music, and that makes it for me again many times more intensively. Do you understand what I mean? Needless to say she's also beautiful lol so it's a win-win-win for me :) it's just a shame it's not on spotify!

[@leeaprice464]

I say the same thing!!!

[@rockyborges]

me too

[@patrickfontanadrums4026]

The balance of screaming and singing in this whole song is fucking legendary. Those last 20 seconds though. Wow

[@MrGitBoy]

Yeah. Exactly this. The control in that last section is unreal.

[@TheHeadown]

Yeah, at 3:38 is insane

[@kaytok8677]

Amazing, gave me goosebumps !

[@TheHeadown]

@@kaytok8677 Me too, I got really emotional. What a voice she has.

[@cammyaustralis]

Uhh yeah I literally watched those last 30 seconds about 10 times lol. Her screams are fucking AWESOME!!!

[@gabbylopez6590]

I’m so desperate to hear this version on Spotify!!!! I have goosebumps- so incredible!!

[@samuelataliba8474]

Just download it bro that's not hard

[@LadyAmby]

@@samuelataliba8474how?

[@davidgordy9303]

@@samuelataliba8474 but the end screams.. we want the end screams

[@samuelataliba8474]

@@davidgordy9303 haha for sure

[@r.d.3273]

I was so amazed how she switched so easily from even angelic-like voice to a powerful dont-fuck-with-me voice/scream and even her postures. Her face transformed. Lived it!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

In my mind, 3:32 to end places Courtney among the best to have ever done it. INCREDIBLE performance 💙💙💙

[@CarlosPanades]

She did and outstanding performance... man what a way to finish a song!!

[@PatrickGann]

Yes yes yes!!! Swapping from scream to sing from one syllable to the next is INSANE and she kills it!

[@ArtexHardstyle02]

I DID NOT expect that!! Gave me chills!!

[@izzate7]

I think it's a tie between her and Andy for best metal vocalist right now.

[@a.vasquez771]

Legit think that outro is better than the recorded version aha. That was sick.

[@Brightclips]

Incredible performance

[@thenickokane]

Never knew you listened to spiritbox!? what a surprise haha

[@balthor8037]

fucking powerful !!!

[@Currently_aligning_again]

dang never expected to see you here. dope you listen to spiritbox

[@Kit--_--]

Brightclips commented on a Spiritbox video; That's exactly what this day needed.

[@tbonerox2806]

Spartan *

[@callumglass]

Anyone else watched this over 1000 times yet? It's just so so insane...that ending is truly mind blowing. Pure Awe.

[@chrisbrown6697]

I been listening to them for a while and I came across this video again and just played the last minute maybe 35 times

[@LukeGeaney]

1000+ gang checking in

[@mikeblust4445]

Glad I’m not the only one!

[@NorthSanctuary]

Her voice is like a velvet knife. So soft and yet still it cuts you to the bone.

[@DarthAvion]

She did it.

[@easen9285]

Deed it**

[@alejandromengualalonso0000]

Again

[@LucaNatale]

The closing part is a masterpiece in voice control and tone. Unbelievable.

[@jacobmurphy5234]

I am addicted to the last bit when she screams it made me instantly fall in love with her

[@andyc821]

God I love it, sends chills down my spine every time. I literally watch this version just for that part. Needs to be released as it’s own version

[@KifF2603]

@@andyc821 same ;D

[@richietarr]

The mix of clean and scream at the end is imo so much better than the studio version. So much control in her voice. Unreal. How the same person can do this and then something as brutal as Holy Roller, I'll never be able to explain.

[@liamsmith1413]

i get goosebumps everytime at the end

[@claudiorisso9671]

She truly brought me into tears. Out of this world

[@SpectralOoze]

Courtney legitimately brings tears to my eyes. I waited my entire life to see women bring their magic to the metal scene and its been surreal watching this generation of musicians just absolutely blow the windows out of the cathedral.

[@SageAvalon]

3:26 the way she transitions between singing and screaming, and pitches her screams perfectly is INSANE. Only other vocalist I can think of that can do it that smoothly live is Chester Bennington.

[@Sk8foxx]

Dan Tompkins has gotten to be VERY good at it as well, of Tesseract

[@davazz9586]

come on - the great Tatiana Shmayluk rules (Jinjer)

[@Daniel-vu4qu]

@@Sk8foxx When did Chester ever pull of anything like this?

[@Ocelot911]

Underoath probably the pioneer tbh

[@rubensousa9216]

@@Daniel-vu4qu Check Linkin Park playing QWERTY live in 2006. The sequence of screams and cleans is a bit more spaced out tho, it's not the exact same as that "be" we heard here

[@j-fleduc5436]

Who else has already watched it 10 times and relooped the end 100 times ?

[@Throwing_Photons]

When Courtney seamlessly goes from singing to screaming, PERFECTION. I get chills every singe time I rewatch this! I need this live version to be for sale!

[@karlpilkington3669]

Her voice is phenomenal. The versatility she has is beyond. It does things to me!

[@2chainez654]

Holy shit she murdered that ending!!!

[@lelolanga9074]

What do you mean I've been listening to this song on loop for 1.5 yrs only to find out she was doing everything in the vocals. :0 I am beyond impressed at the range like damn. My mental concerts are updated.

[@MrBeefyweefs]

[@lelolanga9074]

@@MrBeefyweefs I honestly thought there was another vocalist in the song 😂 I really couldn't tell. Also for context I don't often listen to music with screaming (hope that's the right term) in it. 🤸🏾‍♀️

[@SilentRuckus]

This 💯% needs to release as a full track on Spotify. The way she hits that end is unmatched!!!

[@haleyrogers4912]

It's the build up to pump herself up, for me. That was beast.

[@Nobody-hc1rw]

I feel you. The one during the breakdown was beast, the one at the end was pretty sexy ngl.

[@edenaxela8726]

Holy FUCK. Courtney is peak metal. One of the best vocalists out there, no doubt.

[@BOOGiNS]

Jinjers vocalist giving her a run for her money

[@TheDSasterX]

@@BOOGiNS No need to pit them against one another

[@edenaxela8726]

@@TheDSasterX Exactly this

[@tltanslegacyxd7181]

​@@BOOGiNSwhat???? Courtney is a much much better singer than Tatjana. Clearer voice, better voice Control, imo better growling, better , better change from growl to sing.... there's no point, Tatjana can compete. I like her, but courtney is better. NOO DOUBT

[@anthonyfaux303]

this version of the song has been stuck in my head for over 2 months every day...

[@Iceguide]

same here, especially when you come out of REM sleep in the morning, the melody is already playing, the first thing I do is turn on the music system and listen loudly...

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

2:35 gets me every time with this video specifically, goosebumps and teary eyes, no idea why 😅

[@corey1845]

I almost expected a "I did it" at the end. God, you gotta love her and her voice. Good for a SINGER

[@yungchu2568]

Duuuuude SAME!!! " Aiiii deeeed eet"

[@zomboy5962]

This is ez pz for her. She's a badass

[@thomasstunts]

"I'm da best mayne...i deed it. I said freak" 😂

[@That_Metal_Dude]

Æ DID IT 😂

[@hardtymz2517]

Corey in da house

[@brittanyzahn7939]

She is SO talented. Her voice is haunting.

[@idoltheband]

Agree 🤘

[@octane9092]

An amazing voice! Goosebumps very talented

[@BOSS-SAINT]

I don’t like this music but she makes it sound so fucking good. Her voice is perfect for this any other person I don’t like it Because it doesn’t sound good but her music with her voice is top-tier

[@thursdayfivenine3106]

True

[@AdrianGrant-od1lt]

takes me back to amy lee on haunted album very good

[@dylangrady2349]

This deserves SO much respect! Inconceivably impressive.

[@0121jamie0121]

Her voice ❤ Love this band 💯

[@ernonikkola1084]

Damn. Modern metal singers seems to be one upping each other constantly nowadays, Courtney, Alex Terrible, Tatiana, Will Ramos etc. Just a constant onslaught of talent and technique, and we all get to just enjoy all of it.

[@xJSTNx]

Will is just pure filth nailing everything, dang he is good

[@thelordgambit9069]

Evolution ❤️

[@Matthew-vw6gy]

We need the Viral Metal tour in 2022 with Jinjer, Slaughter to Prevail, Spiritbox and Lorna Shore

[@tetsuyakuroko7608]

Flo from landmvrks and Noah from Bad Omens should also definitely be mentioned. Both those guys are so incredible, especially if you check out their recent live stuff!

[@timjaeger6589]

@@tetsuyakuroko7608 don’t forget Ben from Shadow of Intent!

[@TheMusicRecordingNetwork]

She is 🔥, always , lets get it

[@johngustites4822]

I got the high if you got the low🪔

[@aleeaire]

There are 7 people who disliked this. Unbelievable.

[@WhoeverSmeltItDealtIt]

What’s up, Youtuuuube!!!??

[@johngustites4822]

Fire high water low

[@Kris_____]

The best female metal vocalist lately.

[@the_prog_nerd]

obsessed

[@maddy.doesart]

Holy hell. The end is FUCKING INSANE. The chills I have.

[@Jmaydan23]

Singing like a Siren, screaming like a Demon. Courtney never ceases to amaze me with her vocals.

[@mbrannen9835]

She is on fire

[@gerardwayseyeliner8911]

pls the way i showed my dad this song and he paused it, looked me in the eyes and in the most dead serious tone imaginable, said: "She's not the one screaming. It's the demon that's in her." and this is why i keep my music to myself ;-;

[@mbrannen9835]

@@gerardwayseyeliner8911 damn

[@robinsonvs.parkinsons4090]

As a father to two daughters and "Grandalf" to two granddaughters, I love using Courtney and other powerful women in metal like Tatiana Shmailyuk, and Brittney Slayes as examples to make sure that all of my girls know that they can do anything they are willing to work for. Bravo, Courtney, this was beautiful in every way.

[@Quartz-GT]

Grandalf might be the best name yet, love it!

[@Randude14]

If I ever become a grandfather, I will forever refuse to respond to anything other than Grandalf lmao

[@raehex9092]

This is the purest thing I have ever read.

[@robinsonvs.parkinsons4090]

@6One5 Got Down if you're implying that I'm saying that all women aren't powerful, you missed my point completely, but I'll forgive you on the grounds of your apparently narrow fundamentalist outlook. To each their own.

[@robinsonvs.parkinsons4090]

@6One5 Got Down ... but I'm an atheist.

[@angieagri9780]

Got literal goosebumps

[@blurry9744]

Holy fudge, never heard a single song from this band before, but this got recommended to me, thanks youtube for recommending me the best music out there :O

[@LukeGeaney]

Well in that case I can recommend... *checks notes* ...every single track they've made!

[@hardtymz2517]

I heard about her for a replacement to Chester Copperpot in the rebirth of Lincoln Park.

[@alyxandra1111]

The way she screams "WATCHING" around the 3:30 mark gives me chills every time. I can't stop listening to this version!

[@allenlegacy242]

She's insane. I've been listening to that Eternal Blue album a lot lately. She's incredible.

[@KL-xi7fo]

the same for me!!!

[@b2rad]

I kept listening to that part over and over. SO GOOD!

[@mannyblackstar]

It's easy to imitate these fry screams she does. 😊

[@monicawing1968]

I just discovered this version and I’m OBSESSED! She gives me chills!!!!

[@Feamsterr]

The ending is actually insane. The ability to sing snd scream fluidly like this takes serious skill.

[@dom3827]

no hate, but that`s not true. Its just a bit practice. Everyone can do that.

[@adverbs626]

@@dom3827 something tells me that you are both wrong. its not impossible, and no - not everyone can do it. lets just leave it at that.

[@benjaminpugh4775]

The only two I have been able to hear do this is Courtney and Devin Townsend. That's all who come to mind atm!

[@Feamsterr]

@@adverbs626 thats why i said nearly impossible sheesh

[@beardedSpartan454]

Chad gray from mudvayne in 2001 is the God of this

[@SmiteKhepri]

I can't stop coming back to this version. The whole thing is amazing but man I always have to replay that ending like 5 times it's so incredible

[@goldinthegreen8593]

Might be one of the greatest vocalists in metal...hell, in music!

[@infosecrogue8883]

Courtney is quickly establishing herself as a definitive queen of metal 🤘

[@wmscott1975]

Lol

[@dallassummers261]

Not even close.tatiana from jinjer holds that title

[@lannyfce4786]

its funny because if she wasn't hot no one would even care

[@dolesteak2-1]

*the queen

[@Bidens_Diaper]

@@lannyfce4786 breaking news: people like to look at attractive people.

[@x0Auspicious0x]

🤯🤯🤯 She makes it look so effortless but I’ve never heard anyone sing and scream that beautifully before

[@timjaeger6589]

The only other singer that I have seen do it this effectively and effortless is Daniel Tompkins from Tesseract. His vocal sing-throughs are a sight to behold. I wonder if she took a page from his book since I know Spiritbox is influenced by Tesseract. The amount of control Dan and Courtney display is masterful.

[@zachcole4570]

Chester Bennington

[@mjroberts725]

check out Jinjer. Tatiana’s vocals are the 7th wonder of the world.

[@SuperAssassin4]

Jinjer lead singer Tatiana Shmailyuk gives her a run for her money but spiritbox is right behind them

[@leandroantelo7154]

@@zachcole4570 Tyler Carter

[@alcd1810]

I've watched this 12 times EASY. It never fails to amaze me. I'll NEVER get tired of this, it's BRILLIANT. The way the instrumental unravels, and her absolutely dynamic voice. Those end vocal fry screams and how CLEAN she changes to her normal voice is.... absolutely unbelievable.

[@jamesa.paintingjap.7777]

She is top 3 female vocalists, she is crazy powerful, has great transitioning, and she’s absolutely gorgeous 🤘🏼🔥🤘🏼🔥

[@aidangebhard4679]

Can we be friends and talk about Courtney?

[@YoutubeHatesFreeSpeech582]

She is more fine than a frog hair!

[@Hendrix1942Fan]

"I HAVE THE POWER OF A DYING SUN!" Is so brutal 🤘

[@nealtheall7236]

Especially if you can even somewhat comprehend the level of power she's describing.

[@Hendrix1942Fan]

@@nealtheall7236 exactly

[@MrNathan777]

Held*

[@marekw6825]

Love that Part

[@self-revolution3577]

Requesting edit

[@kengrubiak1691]

Can we get a 10 hour loop of that last 30 seconds? My god. Those screams, the changes, the sounds... just perfection.

[@Daniel-vu4qu]

THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN

[@adelhassan2834]

it's on loop here... maybe 18th time in a row now...

[@johndale9578]

I would listen to the whole thing. I can’t get enough

[@DeerWoodHood]

yes yes yes and yes

[@adamdejesus4017]

Go see Spiritbox live while you can. Courtney’s vocal cords have an expiration date. You just can’t do that much awesome forever.

[@johnnyboi90]

Her voice, the music, the break downs. It’s perfect man 👍🏽💪🏽 Courtney and the guys are so amazing

[@jordanmitchell8253]

The control and range is INSANE!!! This song is a certified banger 🔥🔥

[@ianglaha2536]

The amount of growth Courtney has done since this band's inception is fucking nuts. The pitched screams in the end section are Sam Carter level amazing and I had no idea Courtney could do them, let alone do them with that much control. I fucking love this band.

[@devinbender8428]

The amount she’s grown since IWresteldABearOnce is crazy!

[@226butters226]

@@devinbender8428 try Unicron.. they were a guilty pleasure back in the day. Then she joined IWABO.. was not a fan of her first album but hail Mary blew my mind. Was so happy when spiritbox was formed and they've just gotten better

[@mikewebster1743]

I 100% thought that part was modified when listening to the studio version. What in the fuck.

[@jordanious7711]

yeah true. Wasn't really a fan of this band purely because I thought her screams were pretty bad... but she's improved a lot. Her screaming is close to on par with most metal bands now. In saying that tho, I still think she uses it as a gimmick because her singing isn't good enough to stand on it's own. It's a shame the much more talented female vocalists of the past like Angela gossow an otep never got as much attention

[@Superblood]

I always use Courtney's one take performances to get my friends into this band. So far 100% success rate. Love you guys and can't wait to see you early next year in LA

[@Camersan]

Cam Battle? GO!

[@Superblood]

@@Camersan Cam BAM attack!

[@rita.jane.g]

My friend did the same with me😂 didn't fail

[@ray333191]

You should try Tallah's singer one take performances. They are addictive

[@ericrector5218]

I saw them at blue ridge rock fest and they did NOT disappoint

[@harlydark6307]

I just can't stop listening to this song, all day all night!

[@A_Voice_In_The_Ocean]

Just watched The Charismatic Voice analyze this, had tears in my eyes by the end. Looking forward to the song without breaks. Well done good souls! God bless.

[@cordite7207]

3:38 That can not be easy, wow. just wow. It was like you spent the whole song waiting for that, you're almost bouncing as you lean into your screams like youre hyping yourself for that crescendo.

[@sweiland75]

It takes talent to make it look easy.

[@houi4900]

the hardest part is probably learn to scream in a proper way, once you get that it becomes second nature.

[@ismael-7490]

@@sweiland75 Practice*

[@bonfireandbrimstone]

Dont want to say it's super easy but switching from true chord to false chord (talking/singing to screaming) is not hard if you know how to scream. It takes time and she obviously is a master at this but its not thaaat hard. Source: Im a hobby vocalist screaming for 6 years.

[@dustin575]

It's crazy that she sounds better on the 1 takes than on recorded versions. Sooo talented.

[@ericsmith8129]

Lol. She sounds pretty much the same minus the effects and overlays.

[@livyness]

It's the same on "Rule of nine". The 1 take is so much better !

[@NaginiRiddle]

@@ericsmith8129 that's the point. Raw Courtney is the best.

[@MariMissglueckt]

I'm so obsessed with Courtneys one takes, especially this masterpiece! I believe this 👑 is yours, Courtney! 🤘🏻❤

[@BridgeCitySinners]

Get itttt giirrlll! 🙌🏻🖤

[@pierpalicious]

holy hell- the way she alternates between the scream and clean vocals from word to word near the end is magic. so impressive and hard to do

[@weebsarecringe2102]

It is really not hard to do at all from the perspective of a singer.

[@W4rr4X]

@@weebsarecringe2102 Just do it man.

[@weebsarecringe2102]

@@W4rr4X doing it almost daily

[@TheNerdProblems]

everytime i watch it i get chills

[@pierpalicious]

@@weebsarecringe2102 I def can't do it, but more power to you!

[@ScotchEggD2]

" i climb the altar and i claim my place as god " chills man chills.

[@easen9285]

When?!

[@ScotchEggD2]

@@easen9285 2.45

[@odintheallfather]

This version hits differently than the album version. The screams are where it's at.

[@jjmillard676]

I'm still begging for this version on spotify. It's so amazing! I'd love a one takes EP because they were all amazing. It's unreal how much range she has, and it keeps getting better

[@carmenhammond527]

Oh man, the last minute of this song is insane. How good is Courtney!!!! I got chills 💙

[@brewhog]

Totally. That was better than the album cut IMO. I love the rough vocals when singing.

[@sonicrenditions]

Agreed. Chills guaranteed

[@truthfirst1893]

Always gives me chills at the end. So good 💯🎶💯

[@timcity]

100000%

[@vermili0n]

Loved that ending... Courtney and SB have been killing it lately and I hope they get the attention and energy they deserve... gonna see them next time they come around 🤘🔥

[@Lincolnsoto]

It’s so odd that from 3:25 and on, she literally makes my eyes swell and want to cry because of how god tier her vocal control is

[@CrappycrapCrappy]

Took the words right out of my mouth, man. I literally teared up from that point up to the end. I wish the studio version was just as raw

[@Daniel-vu4qu]

IM GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE!!

[@Hattifnattens]

Yes! Exactly!

[@xchronicxx]

Bruh. This comment ruined the studio version for me lmao.

[@psyccoz]

I thought that I had been the only one who touched the soul of this song and more with that epic ending

[@masoncallender7403]

I would watch a thousand of these. Courtney has to be one of the most talented vocalists alive today.

[@chrisbrown6697]

There’s a Mara effect one that’s so good too with the whole band

[@deadfromnfh]

Courtney's voice is the climax of vocal evolution in modern metal. Puts pop singers to shame honestly. It's a great time to be alive in a world with Spiritbox.

[@camouranth8895]

The last chorus makes me cry a little bit, she alternates from her angelic voice to her vocal fries so seamlessly.

[@christophergalvez6975]

Dude I saw the clip on IG yesterday literally just the end and it got me lol

[@nemanjaklun509]

@@christophergalvez6975 same here lol

[@MrJayReezy69]

I tear up every time I listen. 🤷🏽

[@ArmandAlberts87]

I think I replayed this song like 10 times today

[@jordancolecoats]

I read this through teared up eyes and was instantly vindicated.

[@TakavaNirhii]

I know everyone's already said it, but that "it could AAAALL be YOURS" is insane. Inspiring as hell.

[@xerena_ffs]

I cry screamed at the end. Was not expecting her to scream those parts and I about fainted from happiness

[@Jshootz]

She’s perfect

[@Iceguide]

I think we need much more female vocalists who come out from under the rocks, great voices with a lot of potential. Especially Courtney she is mind blowing!

[@jasonfisher8529]

Damn. Just damn. Courtney never fails to impress. The way she just glares at the mic, like she's coming after it, regardless of whether the next hit is harsh or smooth, it's always beautiful and perfect in that moment.

[@ManyLegions88]

There's many artists for me that have touched my heart. But very few have had the power to touch my soul. She inspires me to be proud of who I am.

[@g.g.7058]

Damn homey, maybe you should try asking her out...

[@ManyLegions88]

@@g.g.7058 That would be a very immature first impression as a fan. I'd much rather learn from her and thank her for sharing her art with the world first.

[@williamwalsh4743]

Ever heard of projecting 😂

[@g.g.7058]

@@ManyLegions88 Whatever you say Mr. Suckup.

[@derwinshirt2222]

1:59 to 2:05 is what sends it for me. She's playing with the song because she owns it. Truly incredible.

[@unnorm4l]

After this performance I watched a 30h lecture series on general relativity to understand how much power a dying sun holds… My conclusion: Courtney nailed it.

[@colinguibault216]

I wish I looked half as cool when I did anything in my life as Courtney does when she screams the intro, "CUT DOWN THE ALTER!"

[@apfirdaus5065]

CUT DOWN THE ALTAR!!

[@g.g.7058]

"AltAr"

[@djacevici1161]

We all rate this video highly, really good, awesome

[@Triplechomending]

good as it is, it can still be better. hope they keep pushing themselves

[@monkeh86]

I just listened to Spiritbox for the first time tonight without knowing anything about them. Was sure that there were two vocalists, one doing the clean vocals and another doing the screams. Couldn't believe it when I went to check out some of their videos afterwards and saw it was one person doing both, and both singing styles she has are absolutely perfect too, still amazed really.

[@DerDritteSpieler]

Goosebumps. Every. Single. Time.

[@joshkettless7701]

the last 20 seconds of this where she switches between cleans and screams almost effortlessly is amazing the control she has with her vocals and range is next level shes got more then most of the male vocalists in the scene right now cant wait to see you guys at download 2022

[@TrueFireForest94]

I've got a question. Why is it always important to point out that someone is female or male? I mean she is an amazing vocalist who is maybe better then most other vocalist out there. Isn't this all that is important?

[@xSJNxJewBoy]

When she hits the last “could all be yours” blows my mind. So much power, strength in it, but it sounds so hollow at the same time.

[@modifidious7171]

@@TrueFireForest94 because the metal scene has always been a male-dominated industry, like many others. And if you've ever read any history, you'd know how hard it is for women to break into largely male industries. It's not an insult, it's a major compliment. Stop trying to change the narrative with your ignorance.

[@dadgumwler]

@@xSJNxJewBoy For real, it sounds like clean-scream-clean-growl all in one breath. I've never heard anything like it. Unbelievable

[@xgormo9805]

The fact that you think she has more range really shows how little music from the metal scene you actually listen to, in fact I could easily name a few people off the top of my head with range she doesn't even come close to.

[@KABNeenan]

I like how Courtney looks at the mic like she's going to absolutely demolish it just before the breakdown... and then she does. Stunning job!!

[@naughtynichole2676]

Me too

[@johannliebert2742]

So expressive, so perfect, thanks, talent is evidence

[@Kil4fun0351]

Her vocal control is absolutely out of this world

[@Stargate971]

How is it possible that *This* sounds better than the studio release version?!?! Damn this is good. Can't wait to check them out live!!!

[@TheNenadl]

Exactly

[@gordonchristophertubo3164]

Too much processing. Raw emotion removed.

[@andrewrabbage4373]

I saw them in Chicago last summer when they opened for Limp Bizkit. They were really good.

[@Tosh.R]

They were insanely good live!!!! Just saw them in San Antonio!!

[@jurianvanvliet3271]

Have seen Them opening for After the Burial. It was sick!

[@happyiamsad]

Incredibly talented band, and Courtney is a Siren. Her voice is just haunting.

[@DarklightNamari]

Ive always said she was a siren!! She lures you in with her beautiful, angelic singing and then rips you apart with her demonic screams.. and it's effin GLORIOUS!!

[@NARISHMA42]

i would run screaming into the sea to my doom for her.

[@jbxclusive]

Courtney’s vocal control is insane!!!!!

[@amsa928]

She’s a fucking literal goddess. My goosebumps have goosebumps.

[@andrewstout9579]

I still can't believe that she recorded this when she was sick. That's so beyond impressive!

[@HM4Hill]

Somehow her sick voice made it haunting which made it even better. She is not of this Earth

[@AnonymousQwerty]

How do you know she was sick?

[@andrewstout9579]

@@AnonymousQwerty She mentioned it on Twitter around the time the video was released

[@Doomsday499]

@@andrewstout9579 I can almost guarantee you she didn't do this while sick, it's extremely vocally unhealthy to scream / sing / exert your voice like this when sick, it's a bad idea, and her managers probably wouldn't approve of it either.

[@andrewstout9579]

@@Doomsday499 She literally tweeted that she was sick when she recorded the video. It's not a debate lol

[@karlthistle1343]

Not sure what it is but every couple of weeks I HAVE to come listen to this again. Blows the album version out of the water

[@jesser8502]

Same here! THIS is what i show my friends to intro them to Courtney and Spiritbox.. sooooo goooood!

[@ef3cd586]

her rule of nines one take performance with the "i did it" at the end is also better than the album version

[@rylanlittle261]

Definitly doesnt blow the album version away but its insanly amazing!

[@karlthistle1343]

@@rylanlittle261 firmly disagree, to each their own

[@chrisbramley9488]

I do the same. My kids ask to watch it a lot as well. My 3yr old daughter asks for this (blue hair one) and Rule of Nines (Pink hair one) on a pretty regular basis and watches them both completely transfixed 😍

[@Kilo_of_Milk]

How she goes between a sweet voice to deep screaming and back again seamlessly is amazing

[@ACardFan]

I wish more songs were actually recorded like this. The organic sound is so much more pleasant to listen to.

[@zera2314]

Doesn't matter how many times I hear it, the chorus gives me chills and has an amazing uplifting tone. The line "feel the weight of a martyr" just hits my 33rd vertebrae.

[@guardofmartyrs]

Imagine the weight of it all man…

[@Terrath12]

Courtney's vocal range has left me shook.

[@biancaalderete8719]

Goosebumps

[@harveydjent_]

Gotta love that “fight me, bro” energy during the breakdown. Killer performance!

[@ryan_r.p_]

She wrestled a bear once dude.

[@Tewty11]

Courtney channelling her Inner Henry Rollins

[@shawnannul]

Yes! I was like, "she definitely takes boxing classes..."

[@mikegruits2137]

She's effing incredible. Those screams at the end. My goodness.

[@juderyan1284]

So good, she is incredible isn't she. I must have listened to this 100 time since it was released, and I still get literal goosebumps every time at that 3 minute 40 section. Just unreal

[@mikegruits2137]

@@juderyan1284 Same.

[@Vimyro]

I am obsessed with Spiritbox