Vocal Coach Reacts! BABYMETAL! Rondo Of Nightmare! Live!

[@jeffschreifels8651]

Not only is Su a very talented singer, her voice is very addictive. I mean there are lots of women with very good voices but Su's voice is like a drug I need every day. I know I'm not alone with this feeling. I've often wondered what it is about her voice that gives that effect.

[@Dragon-Believer]

He's spot on when he says she's perfect for the group. She was chosen to sing this kind of music exactly because she could punch through all the heavy instruments and not interfere with them.

[@steffenjachnow8176]

She's like the sirens from Greek mythology if you ask me.

[@jeffschreifels8651]

@@steffenjachnow8176 she'd make me steer a ship into the rocks. 😆

[@road-runner]

I'm addicted. I swear to the Fox God! :)

[@emb5091]

Yes, I agree. The first thing I do after waking up in the morning is put on a BABYMETAL song. I need to start off my day with her amazing voice and with the energy of their songs.

[@adamazri928]

Su Metal's voice is very loud amd crystal clear. No distortion at all. Even before Babymetal her neighbors complained how loud she was in the neighborhood. Glad she use it for good. Her voice is like a straight line piercing through every heavy barriers from the band. Which is why she is perfect for Babymetal. Not to mention the entire band were built around her.

[@rickwagner-]

⚡ / 🔥 😱 🔥 It's great to hear this kind of in depth analysis of Su-metal's voice. That was a sixteen year old Su at the Budokan Black night concert. "Rondo" had it's world premiere the night before at the Red Night show. Her voice has only improved in the seven years since. It's easily in my top ten BABYMETAL songs. Su performed three solos that night. She did 'No Rain, No Rainbow', followed by 'Akatsuki' earlier in the set. That Black Night Budokan concert from March, 2014 is still one of my favorite BABYMETAL shows of all time. Good guess, by the way. That 'Mischief of the Metal Gods' instrumental is considered a summoning ritual. Dancing on a small platform raised ten feet in the air demonstrates courage. Following up an introduction where each Kami Band member shows off their skills with a solo, shows total fearlessness. : ) The guitarists were Leda Cygnus and Takayoshi Ohmura. BOH was on bass, and Hideki Aoyama on drums.

[@LuckyScot444]

The Kami Band are made up of some of the best session musicians in Japan. In order it was Leda Cygnus, Takayoshi Ohmura (usually identifiable by his funny faces and pink guitar called Pink-chan, BOH is the bassist and Hideki drummer🤘 you should listen to all of Su's solos (Akatsuki, Amore and No Rain,No Rainbow) then check out her voice progression by listening to the Trilogy of Lights - Starlight,Shine and Arkadia in that order 🦊🤘🖤 She was only 16 here though. She's 23 now and her voice has only gotten stronger 😁

[@RandyHToyotaBham]

When I saw this video was 17 minutes, I said, "I won't watch the whole thing." Then I blinked and it had flown by, they were so awesome! I just want to loop the solos in my ears, while I game. Very pumped!

[@silly_programme5061]

Each of the three guitarists who have played that intro (called Mischiefs of the Metal Gods) has their own solo that they play. If you want to hear the other one, check out streamable dot com slash b1xu1 to watch Mikio Fukuoka tear it up

[@Hadesillo]

Yep she was only sixteen at that time. But Suzuka has not grown Babymetal into the most succesful japanese band out of Japan ever because of her voice technique, it is her skill as an actress, her hard working, her stage presence, her working attitude and her personality out of the stages what makes her so special. She is not sixteen anymore and she is still pretty good. I recommend as good modern singing stuff from them *Shanti Shanti Shanti* for some indian acid trip stuff or *BxMxC* if you are into the hip hop types.

[@emilyporter1186]

"pretty good"? Her voice has matured beautifully and her technique, stage presence, theatrics, and control of a crowd are as great as ever!

[@ep6808]

When the band first played with the girls, Koba told them "There's no need to hold back just because they're girls or idols. Just do it as heavy and loud as you can." Su's voice still cuts through! The bass player, Boh, said it's an aspect he loves about Babymetal because other groups he plays for usually ask him to turn the sound down. They can really let loose with Babymetal

[@KyleS.1987]

I'm so glad you watched the instrumental intro, and even more glad you enjoyed it! What a fun and fascinating band.

[@papa_xan]

This was great video and review. I look forward to more of this, thanks.

[@Grington300]

Excellent reaction and analysis again. That is two Su-metal solos you have reacted to now (and there are only 4 plus a couple of covers she did), we need to get you onto a song with all 3 girls next time so we can see what you make of the choreo as well as everything else. lol Rondo in this instance refers, I believe, to the subject matter of the song itself rather than to the music as such - Su is caught in a recurring nightmare, so in a sense looping back with a repeating theme. She is being chased through the darkness by something she can't see and eventually hides but whatever it is is still coming closer and, accepting there is no escape, she asks that if she is to die will whatever has been chasing her at least show itself. The quiet bit where she bowed her head may be pre-recorded (it probably is in some performances), but another reactor (a musician) said that in this one she is using a technique where she presses the mic against her nose and sings across rather than straight into it to get that effect. The Kami Band introduction (only played at live shows) is called 'Mischiefs of the Metal Gods. In this instance it does feel like they are summoning Su from the depths. Kami means god or spirit, so they are the gods of guitar, bass and drums, summoned to support BABYMETAL in all live shows - which is why they wear the traditional white burial robes and corpse face paint (since December 2017 the robes have been black and from the start of the 2019 tour the face paint has been replaced with masks ... nobody likes the masks). In this show they were Leda Cygnus (blue guitar), Takayoshi Ohmura (gold guitar, BOH (6 string bass) and Hideki Aoyama (drums). They are among the very best session musicians to be found in Japan. So a song with all three girls that still shows more of Su's vocals - 'Megitsune' live at Budokan, Red Night would be good for your analysis (or Budokan, Black Night is nearly as good if you can't find the Red Night version). Something more recent would have to be 'Shine' (look for the live pro-shot compilation - it has video from two shows stitched together very well, the audio is from Legend M, Moametal's 20th birthday show in 2019). For Su showing she can do very different styles (in this case Indian, almost Bollywood) 'Shanti Shanti Shanti'.

[@BlackArr0w]

If I recall correctly, the technique SU used is called Nasal Resonance, and he said that he tried that technique and it actually worked, even if he couldn't pull it off quite as well as SU did.

[@Grington300]

@@BlackArr0w That sounds how I think I heard it

[@dariajustdaria2292]

Had the privilege to watch Babymetal live, the ticket was worth every penny 😊 the band is amazing as well, the drummer gives his all to the point he sometimes has to be carried off the stage cause the legs give out after all the double kick playing 🤣

[@autohmae]

I believe this only happened one time. Because what he was playing at the end of the concert as the girls run around the stage waving at the crowd, etc. which took a long time because it was a really big stage ! (Tokyo Dome)

[@dariajustdaria2292]

@@autohmae i stand corrected 😊 he's amazing! They all are 😁

[@autohmae]

@@dariajustdaria2292 agreed, he's amazing. What is interesting he's a second generation drummer, his father was a drummer and so is his brother. His father had some what recently died when he worked at Tokyo Dome and he took his father's towel and his father's signature drum sticks to perform at Tokyo Dome. Clearly it was an important moment for him.

[@reddreddington1946]

Nice Reaction !!

[@owenbauer4524]

If you think this was a hard time signature to sing to without getting lost with the instruments pulling her off tempo, check out Tales of the Destinies, absolutely nuts prog-metal that will blow your mind! Thanks for the reaction, not enough professional opinions on the technical side of the vocals, always nice to hear more.

[@joe90390]

I'm absolutely agree the tales of destinies is one of the hardest and most progressive baby metal song, but if you keep practicing it kinda use to be hang on it in the always changing the time signature. You can memorize it or read the music sheet. But in this kind of time signature "the rondo" is constant but abruptly in some of part kinda like a trap. If slipping on some count it can mess all the band and the song. Easier than tales of destinies but get some trap if not use to play it. Just my two cent (Sorry English isn't my first language)

[@BeccaVinesz]

Honestly would love to see more videos with BABYMETAL, now that Goddess SU has very mature, deepened voice. METALIZM live would be an incredible song for you to analyze, I just really loved your video and how you explained every detail.

[@setjet_]

Su's voice breaks through the soundproofed wall. 彼女の声は防音壁を突き抜けるんだよ

[@road-runner]

Nice reaction / analysis, thanks! Not bad for a 16 years old girl, uh? :) She was chosen for this "job" for her strong vocals and her unusual no holding back style of performing. Yeah, she's good... she's so good that fans started calling her the Queen because of performances like this. See you next time!

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Quick Repo : Delay Viewing @ cinema theater for Budokan Day-1 & 2. Surprisingly Kobe used RoR on Day-2 when Su could not return to the center stage. It was great though. Su was alone but definitely rejoicing and Moa / Momoko were dancing with a big laugh in the center. Moa's facial expression was clearly saying "Su-chan! You did it again".😄 And only in Day-2 RoR, Su shouted ""We can be standing here owing to you guys. I really appreciate you all coming today again!". She made me move to tears again.😢

[@road-runner]

@@flugelhornoldman1362 Thanks for the info! :)

[@Marty-Metal]

excellent content Sam-Metal, I agree with the Su-addiction crowd, I have watched every second of Su-Metal content I can find, and even as a small child, she was destined to be a metal Goddess. you should hear what she did for a "Bring Me the Horizon" song (Kingslayer).

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Quick Repo : Delay Viewing @ cinema theater for Budokan Day-1 & 2. Surprisingly Kobe used RoR on Day-2 when Su could not return to the center stage. It was great though. Su was alone but definitely rejoicing and Moa / Momoko were dancing with a big laugh in the center. Moa's facial expression was clearly saying "Su-chan! You did it again".😄 And only in Day-2 RoR, Su shouted ""We can be standing here owing to you guys. I really appreciate you all coming today again!". She made me move to tears again.😢

[@pi0nvillag3r]

the idea of the band itself come from her unique kind of vocal, anyways Talented bands, charming girls, and genius producer sums up babymetal 🦊🤟. Road of Resistance, Headbangerrr, and Megitsune are their must listen songs

[@galdanag]

Correction... are "some" of their must listen songs.

[@miccaricajoy0925]

Theyre very popular in japan! And in other countries

[@mr.osclasses5054]

They are actually pretty huge all over. Their last album (Metal Galaxy in 2019) topped the Billboard Metal Charts in the U.S. on its release. That is something no other Japanese artist in ANY genre has ever done! Their popularity has been steadily growing all over, but most definitely in the U.S. and Europe with more and more reaction channels having started in the past year and putting their music out there for so many new folks to see.

[@伊藤信明-j4n]

鼻腔共鳴、ブレスコントロール、赤ちゃんの泣き声って言ってた様な？でも、とてつもない努力の成果なんだろうな。才能と努力、そりゃ最強だよね！

[@geordie41]

Wonderful reaction and vocal lesson, very interesting and pleased you are enjoying Babymetal.

[@weirdomon2]

Kami Band casts a spell with their soloes and united playing, summoning Su above them, who then sings to the unseen horror haunting her, wanting to at least to see what is coming after her. If thats not metal, not sure what is.

[@yofmetaru4074]

素晴らしい解説ありがとうございます。まさにチームBABYMETALの良さを感じる取る事ができました。

[@carltonp5669]

At 13:37 on the video, Suzuka Nakamoto (Su-Metal) is pressing her nose up against the mike to give that muted effect. Sam, I wondering if you might have thought this as well? After she completes this amazing haunting part, you can here the volume coming back up on her mike when she goes back to full voice. Enjoyed your reaction and thank you for reacting to Babymetal 気を付けて

[@russellward4624]

She's not signing that live. You can hear the volume being increased back to normal because her mic was off.

[@parcevil]

Éxtasis absoluto. Mi imparcialidad objetiva y transparente se fué al carajo!! Encuentro videos de las babymetal parpadeando y me gusta, me encanta, me abstrae, me fascina.

[@arisketch9247]

Great reaction vid, excellent and very informative expert take on the vid and Su's singing. Really appreciate the vid, really enjoying your vids.

[@JejeGNL]

It felt like I got smarter after listening to all of your explanations though I won't be able to execute them🤣 If you want to continue the Su-metal solos, I guess go for Amore or No Rain No Rainbow(official MV) or try their earlier songs like Doki Doki Morning(their 1st song ever),Megitsune,Headbangeer, Ijime Dame Zettai, or Road of Resistance😁

[@vellozz8661]

No rain no rainbow from Legend S Baptism XX

[@delbomb3131]

You're pretty spot on with the occult stuff, the intro in story context was meant to summon her

[@SSTVocalCoach]

*NIGHTMARE. OF. RONDO! I can't stop saying this the wrong way round! What is the name for that? When you can't help but say stuff in the wrong order? Science buffs help!

[@crypticmisery7996]

It is “Rondo of Nightmare” lol

[@SSTVocalCoach]

@@crypticmisery7996 ERMAGEEEEERD I EVEN DO IT WHEN I’M TRYING TO CORRECT MYSELF!

[@labpedro]

its called Yodaism :).

[@LuckyScot444]

Rondo of Nightmare😂

[@SSTVocalCoach]

@@labpedro 😂😂

[@Number-one1111]

踊りながら歌ってる このレベル世界にいるのかな？

[@offsidev6059]

As a relatively new Babymetal fan I got addicted to Babymetal reaction videos. I watched A LOT of them and this has to be one of the very best. Your comments and insight you give from your experience as a singer are 100% on point. Enjoyed it very much, thx!

[@hardencrater5142]

I'm a firm believer that the muffled vocal in the middle was produced live instead of a recording. I think that was quite a more common technique used by Japanese singers. Anyway, an interesting vocal performance was given by her in the song SHANTI SHANTI. Why not go for it next? Thank you... ^^

[@salesiocaritas8400]

ありがとうございます。

[@AaronationX]

I hope you will continue with BABYMETAL and also include more recent performances such as ‘Shine’ from Metal Galaxy album. If you want to try and explain my total mind explosion to ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ from Metal Resistance album there is the album audio or lyric video but no one really knows the lyrics to that song just so you know. Thanks for the great reaction and analysis.

[@Wombatmetal]

Funny you mentioned how well her voice fits with the band; the band was built as a vehicle for her voice. You really need to check out a song like Shanti Shanti Shanti or Headbanger. Megitsune is another. There are 3 members of Babymetal, but you hsvr picked two solos so far

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Quick Repo : Delay Viewing @ cinema theater for Budokan Day-1 & 2. Surprisingly Kobe used RoR on Day-2 when Su could not return to the center stage. It was great though. Su was alone but definitely rejoicing and Moa / Momoko were dancing with a big laugh in the center. Moa's facial expression was clearly saying "Su-chan! You did it again".😄 And only in Day-2 RoR, Su shouted ""We can be standing here owing to you guys. I really appreciate you all coming today again!". She made me move to tears again.😢

[@crimson0119]

I watched another musician reaction, and said that the lofi effect was done by Su herself by putting the mic to her nose and doing a nasal resonance thing..... I mean the jury is still out whether it was artificially done or her singing ability since Su hasn't come out and said either way, but do you think it is possible? And how does that work?

[@SSTVocalCoach]

So I deferred to a music producer friend on this, and the answer I got back was a pedal (that I called pre set, essentially an effect that can go on and off) that’s creating a filter and saturation. He elaborated for me too: Filter is essentially like eq - but more extreme, so you narrow the frequency range typically taking the top and bottom end off. The saturation adds harmonics and pushes it closer to distortion, so it compresses the signal, bringing up quieter parts whilst capping the louder parts. It makes it a little more uniform. The harmonics bring out the tone a little more because its essentially adding octaves or harmonies of notes well above what you produce. I think also though that the style she was singing in pushed the effect further though, for what it’s worth 😊

[@Zedem0n]

@@SSTVocalCoach For me the debate isn't on I'm 100% sure that this is a preset backtrack for that moment. This concert had two dates : Black Night & Red Night and if you've watched both performances you would realize that in the other concert she doesn't even pretend to lipsync that part her mouth is just closed the entire time. Maybe Koba (their producer/manager) told her to atleast pretend a little for the second concert so it would look confusing on that version to put on KZbin. There are also recordings of what her mic picks up and you do hear her sing that part but I think it's more a reflex than anything. There are indeed ways they could pull that sound off live with presets effects with a good sound engineer ready to switch it on and off at the right time but I think they're going the safe way about this and just put it on backtrack. Usually when they're using backtracks they seem to willingly show that it's a backtrack; in other words they're not trying to fool anyone but rather say : yeah this part isn't live but it sounds great and we want to deliver a great performance so here it is. Tl;dr there are ways that you could potentially deliver that part live with all sorts of presets and good preparation but in this case they chose not to and just use their backtrack and there's nothing wrong with that :).

[@faceplantor7372]

Either way it sounded good👀🦊👊🏽🤘🏾

[@DeePal072]

Nah, this is definitely a backtrack, listening to the audio only (CD or streaming) you can tell it's a different music source all the way and the moment she began singing again the sound move away from that source.

[@egodreas]

@@Zedem0n I've always been of a similar opinion. They certainly could have done this live, but it's not the Amuse way to risk stuff like that. They would just go for the easiest and safest solution, which is 100% prerecording for that section. And if you listen to Su's in-ear monitor, she gets a count for when to start singing live again. Not absolute proof of anything, but that's how I read it. And I don't think it's that big of a deal. It's just how these huge shows are produced. Having gone back and looked at both the red night and black night concerts though, she does move her lips in both performances. Her lip synching might possibly be less convincing during red night, but I can't find any part where her mouth is closed, like you said. Could that be another show, maybe?

[@zee.kuerschner]

I think with your knowledge about music, it's safe react to Tales of The Destinies 😌 Someone put the proper link here please 🙏🏻

[@emb5091]

Yes! I actually prefer that people react to the audio/studio version versus the live version. Mainly because they get to really hear every detail and not get distracted by the cutting back and forth between the pro-shot and fancam clips that the KZbin video does. Plus do react to the live version they would have to use a logo over the video to keep it from getting blocked.

[@Grington300]

@@emb5091 No need to use that nasty compilation when the full live version is available kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4qThoOtgMmLfM0 and he could even follow that with 'The One' from Tokyo Dome on the same channel

[@Varksterable]

Just fascinating. Love BM. Love Su's vocals. This was a really interesting look into a completely new world.

[@jars6230]

I dont think that is a voice effect being use for Su. When Su sings it, she drops her head, to help disguise the microphone position. If you pause the video, you will see she had the mike pushed against the base of her nose, and her upper lip. This muffles and distorts the sound, then when she sings with a pronounced nasal twang, emphasised by her basically squashing her nose with the mike, you get that effect. So, its mike technique and singing technique, not a post effect or recording.

[@dantheman9228]

She is singing that break the backing track is the piano (well cant see no piano on stage lol),she pushes the mic tight into her upper lip and nose and bends over getting a kind of off key high pitch that works in between the piano melodies giving you that music box sound. Its beautifully done.

[@hafizahmad6924]

You are about to be invaded by the babymetal army comments.. Great reactions.. Cheers..

[@GenTzu]

In interviews Su-Metal said when she sang bent over, she pressed the mike against her nose to attain that haunting sound, which is why she was in that position. (it was not a pre-recorded, nor enhanced sound - or so she says in interviews. Because in the majority of their sounds, Su-Metal, Yuimetal, and Moametal are dancing, Su-metal first goes into a sound booth to determine the best places to breathe in a passage. Then she practices her singing on a treadmill. #notacult

[@KEVINTHEWS]

Your intro riff reminds me of a cadenza that I used to do as an intro to "Wade in the Water". Trumpet players use cadenzas to show off more than anything else, so it started an octave higher and ended similar to that. (I don't know why I think that anyone would find this interesting...)

[@SSTVocalCoach]

I find it interesting 🙋‍♂️😂

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Great! and thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 I really really want to listen to your professional analysis about another Su's solo and emotional ballad "NO RAIN, NO RAINBOW Legend-S version". You should, however, take some countermeasures to avoid getting blocked.

[@halane4790]

It's been a few years since I had listened to Baby Metal, so thanks for bringing them back into my playlist!

[@Hgoenge81]

5:56 that's a priceless reaction!! 🤘🏻🦊😎😂 also the "how dare you???" 😂 👍🏻👍🏻

[@-R.Gray-]

Also check out the Japanese female hard rock group Band-Maid. They are excellent musicians who dress up in maid costumes.

[@includenull]

I would love to see you react to their song Road of Resistance, the two songs you've reacted two so far have been from the same show where it was just Su-metal

[@jonathanc6108]

Great reaction! This as well as Akatsuki are in my top 3 Babymetal songs of all time! Hope to see more BM song reactions - keep it up!

[@ferr44]

Love your reactions! Looking forward to more Babymetal! It's about time for you to see all three members so I would recommend their first big performance outside of Japan: "BABYMETAL - Ijime, Dame Zettai - live at Sonisphere UK". Have fun!🤘🦊

[@gothorn2758]

Kimahri Ronso the Hornless Guardian approved this 😀😀😀

[@BeatDrag]

You must check it Arkadia you would enjoy that.

[@armitage9]

Good afternoon from Spain. In reference to the 13:40 minute of the reaction, I read in other comments, of other reactions to this song, that this effect is done by pressing the mic against the nose. It may be so?

[@SSTVocalCoach]

I think that her technique boosts the effect for sure, but doesn’t cover everything in my opinion. I asked a music producer friend, who is better versed in the studio lingo than I am, and he said it was likely a pedal that had filter and saturation on, he elaborated with this: Filter is essentially like eq - but more extreme, so you narrow the frequency range typically taking the top and bottom end off. The saturation adds harmonics and pushes it closer to distortion, so it compresses the signal, bringing up quieter parts whilst capping the louder parts. It makes it a little more uniform. The harmonics bring out the tone a little more because its essentially adding octaves or harmonies of notes well above what you produce.

[@armitage9]

@@SSTVocalCoach Ohh thanks! I had already subscribed and activated the bell, because your reactions to BabyMetal have really impressed me, but now I have also been able to verify that you are not only a magnificent reactionary and professional, but that you are close to your subscribers. Thanks.

[@itstillbyme]

thank you

[@tiaopiak]

Thanks for commenting about singing with a smile technique, that reminds me of Su Metal learning that technique from a vocal coach using of out all the song - Sound of Music's Do Re Mi while she is still in Sakura Gakuin, in one of their shows. As for muffle voice, I've heard it can done without any presets. But since I never found any confirmation from Su Metal on how it is done, so a lot of speculation. Anyone got any source would be greatly appreciated.

[@SSTVocalCoach]

So I deferred to a music producer friend on this, and the answer I got back was a pedal (that I called pre set, essentially an effect that can go on and off) that’s creating a filter and saturation. He elaborated for me too: Filter is essentially like eq - but more extreme, so you narrow the frequency range typically taking the top and bottom end off. The saturation adds harmonics and pushes it closer to distortion, so it compresses the signal, bringing up quieter parts whilst capping the louder parts. It makes it a little more uniform. The harmonics bring out the tone a little more because its essentially adding octaves or harmonies of notes well above what you produce. I think also thought that the style she was singing in pushed the effect further though, for what it’s worth 😊

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Quick Repo : Delay Viewing @ cinema theater for Budokan Day-1 & 2. Surprisingly Kobe used RoR on Day-2 when Su could not return to the center stage. It was great though. Su was alone but definitely rejoicing and Moa / Momoko were dancing with a big laugh in the center. Moa's facial expression was clearly saying "Su-chan! You did it again".😄 And only in Day-2 RoR, Su shouted ""We can be standing here owing to you guys. I really appreciate you all coming today again!". She made me move to tears again.😢

[@tiaopiak]

@@flugelhornoldman1362 Cool wish I could see the whole concert. *Jealous*

[@10Shun]

Sound projection explained through biomechanics...daaaang, as if I could love Babymetal even more. Thanks for your illuminating reaction I'll be joining your journey down the Fox Hole.

[@ChiliConCarnage]

Other vocal coaches I've seen reacting to this song has said that the part you said was a backing track or an effect is actually a mix of her larynx posture and mic technique.

[@SSTVocalCoach]

I attribute a bit of her technique to the sound, but that’ll only take it so far. So I deferred to a music producer friend on this, and the answer I got back was a pedal (that I called pre set, essentially an effect that can go on and off) that’s creating a filter and saturation. He elaborated for me too: Filter is essentially like eq - but more extreme, so you narrow the frequency range typically taking the top and bottom end off. The saturation adds harmonics and pushes it closer to distortion, so it compresses the signal, bringing up quieter parts whilst capping the louder parts. It makes it a little more uniform. The harmonics bring out the tone a little more because its essentially adding octaves or harmonies of notes well above what you produce.

[@rafaelzafalan9581]

The 3 Babymetal girls haver stunning voices! Can u please react to Baby - Headbanger (moametal ver.)?

[@tonygriffin_]

Su is a soprano with a C4 to G#5 range which means nowt to me except I know she always sounds great...but hopefully it means more to you. I've heard that Su presses the mic against her nose for that vocal change, while the result of that is also put through some sort of EQ change (again, this might mean more to you!). As for her breath control, she apparently practices the whole singing-while-keeping-up-tight-choreography thing by running on a treadmill and jumping off to sing a verse (you need to see all 3 girls perform to appreciate that singing while dancing, as she moves less in her solo numbers...especially when stood on a 3 metre high small platform!).

[@shma1israel]

As for the RONDO part, I have two things to contribute: * First, the actual song (and therefore, rondo) is just the latter half of this performance. The introduction (aka Mischief of the Metal Gods) is a live-only chain of soli (solos?) to highlight the Kami Band's chops. I love that it's not just guitar solos, but every member gets his own slot, very much like a jazz combo tackles soloing. * I just listened to the most famous rondo piece of all time, Beethoven's 'Für Elise' (which has a A-B-A-C-A structure, the most basic kind of rondo), for reference, and not only did I hear some rhythmic and harmonic similarities with this song (that might just be me, though, I'm not a musicologist), listening to it also made it obvious that Rondo of Nightmare does in fact have a rondo-like structure: the 'A' part is the odd signature part (3/4? 6/8? Sometimes I hear it as 9/8) which comes up three or four times during the song (including the start and the ending), and there's different parts in between (incl. the first breakdown that ends with Su's 'aa-haaah' wail, then the 4/4 hard-rocking passage, and finally the lo-fi voice breakdown), so this is most DEFINITELY the prog-rock version of a rondo. One thing is wrong with it, though: this is just way too short. I always want more of this when the song ends so prematurely. :-(

[@thenosieyartist6924]

13:46 i dont think it is a pre-record how she held the mic was she held it a bit high and squished her nose into the mic to get that interference. No idea if thats how it works but its my hypothesis

[@constantinastylianopoulou9904]

I'm always amazed by your comments and knowledge in music. I really appreciate how you are explaining the techniques to a voice of a singer and how is structured. So, firstly I would like to thank you for all your hard work. I'm actually an ARMY and the way you analyse the boys is amazing. However, I’m not much into pop music BTS being an exception, I like more rock music to be specific. My biggest love in music are BTS and The GazettE, after classical music (I was a classical major student I used to play piano but now I do it in my leisure time). Thus, after saying all that I would really appreciate it if you reacted to The GazettE. This band is a rock visual kei band from Japan and they are in the industry since 2002, this year is their 19th anniversary. I would really like to hear your option on the vocalist Ruki and of course on the band as a whole. I think there some lives in youtube from them. I would suggest you to listen to “Nagigahara” from the GazettE from DIM SCENE TOUR which is a ballad, it’s an old song but one of my favorites, or to their newest song BLINDING HOPE but there isn’t a live version. Thank you in advance.

[@egodreas]

There are many great Babymetal songs that I'm sure me and other fans think you should listen to, but from a pure vocal perspective, I think maybe we should recommend slightly different songs than we normally do. And perhaps we should pick something a bit more recent, so you can hear Su at her very best. I'm thinking maybe "Shanti, Shanti, Shanti", where she does some amazing carnatic acrobatics, or "Shine", with its clear and precise enka singing. Or perhaps "BxMxC" for some surprisingly excellent rap? They are not as iconic as some other Babymetal songs, but still amazing, and probably of greater interest to you.

[@jeffschreifels8651]

Those are great suggestions. I hope he takes your advice.

[@erinlilbrew]

I'd never heard BABYMETAL before... this blew me away!! I'm curious if you've listened to Dreamcatcher? They're a k-pop/metal girl group that spotify suggested to me (they know me well ha ha) and my favorite live performance of theirs is for their song PIRI.

[@ms.mittenz]

Fking nice reason to pick this song, honestly. Love that game

[@davidbateleur8357]

There are only 2 songs to review from BabyMetal... Gimme Chocolate & KARATE. (135mill hits & 68mill hits on KZbin)

[@martinmetal7481]

Loved your analysis, all i know is i just love Su's vocals 🤘🦊🤘❤

[@lovefrompraha]

She has the mic up to her nose, and utilizing vocal techniques to filter that and give it that sound she had. Watch closely and you'll see what I'm talking about

[@gtkazu3458]

鼻腔共鳴

[@safrisaleh412]

Su-Metal interpretations of a song is different from any metal singer out there. Even the dance routine Su-Metal interpretations is unique and different from Moametal and Yuimetal.

[@rendevera3134]

Points for the FF love! 😊

[@bulletproofdreamers8541]

Since you have reacted to two Su Metal solos I would love to see you react to a Black Babymetal song! (Black Babymetal is the name for Yui Metal and Moa Metal before Yui had to leave for her health.) Sis Anger and Onedari Daisakusen are my favorites, I highly suggest them!

[@birdbranch]

That was not pre recorded. The put mic against nose and sings. There is YT video (can’t find it) explaining how she does it. She is amazing. ❤❤❤

[@SSTVocalCoach]

Respectfully, I’ve seen that video, and it isn’t correct, that’s not how microphones work, you wouldn’t compress a sound to that degree by placing a microphone closer to your nose, microphones as a general rule, always sit under your nose.

[@davibr]

You've earned a like just for the Ronso joke!

[@arturogalleguillos5075]

yes yes yes more baby metal is adictive 😎♩♬♫♩♬♫♬

[@steffenjachnow8176]

I always love to hear the insights of a professional. Thanks for that! Regarding the "gramophone-part": I think it is a combination of the technique you described, the characteristics of the microphone, and the audio-technician(s).

[@SSTVocalCoach]

So I deferred to a music producer friend on this, and the answer I got back was a pedal (that I called pre set, essentially an effect that can go on and off) that’s creating a filter and saturation. He elaborated for me too: Filter is essentially like eq - but more extreme, so you narrow the frequency range typically taking the top and bottom end off. The saturation adds harmonics and pushes it closer to distortion, so it compresses the signal, bringing up quieter parts whilst capping the louder parts. It makes it a little more uniform. The harmonics bring out the tone a little more because its essentially adding octaves or harmonies of notes well above what you produce. I think also thought that the style she was singing in pushed the effect further though, for what it’s worth 😊 I think we’re on the same page Steffen 🙌🙌 great minds think alike 💪

[@tinyhato]

Awww yiss getting into the Japanese scene. Up next: Band-Maid! "Domination (Official Live Video)".

[@lulu63]

Another singer was convinced she created the unique vocal sound by holding the microphone up at her nose. I read somewhere that a few instruments and the growls are the only things pre- recorded.

[@SSTVocalCoach]

So I deferred to a music producer friend on this, and the answer I got back was a pedal (that I called pre set, essentially an effect that can go on and off) that’s creating a filter and saturation. He elaborated for me too: Filter is essentially like eq - but more extreme, so you narrow the frequency range typically taking the top and bottom end off. The saturation adds harmonics and pushes it closer to distortion, so it compresses the signal, bringing up quieter parts whilst capping the louder parts. It makes it a little more uniform. The harmonics bring out the tone a little more because its essentially adding octaves or harmonies of notes well above what you produce. I think also thought that the style she was singing in pushed the effect further though, for what it’s worth 😊 I’m getting referenced to this other person with the mic/nose theory, but I can’t find the video to have a nosey. Can you link me please? 🙏🙏🙏

[@lulu63]

@@SSTVocalCoach Ummm...I dunno. I think I'll take the word of some guy on the internet over your expert , nkay? Just kidding. And, yes, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmTVmoaBr5pkjM0

[@SSTVocalCoach]

@@lulu63 YASSS THANK YOU FOR THE LINK! Honestly so many people have referenced this, so I was itching to find it. I definitely don’t agree with him, but I’ll get my mics out at some point just to be sure.

[@lulu63]

@@SSTVocalCoach Cool! Let us know what you find! My my, but we must seem like lemmings flocking from one reaction to the other. And that would be because we are. Mind you, we are a special Babymetal species of lemming called 'The One.' :)) Btw my daughter lives in Edinburgh, sorry, Edinbruh (the way she taught me to say it, lol) and she is in love. I think she would marry Scotland if she could.

[@darthfrodo2733]

This guy ain't been MoiMoi'd yet.

[@shaunpierce4174]

Give him time, Onedari Daisuksen will blow his mind.

[@JMxx6204]

Oh yes. That’ll be fun. 🙏🦊

[@tommyo2450]

Is this your first BM reaction?? If so you're in for an awesome ride! Hope you do more soon... Also the Kami band are some of the best in the world..

[@deeupstyle]

SU's voice is beatful！

[@Varksterable]

Following up on this, I've heard that the vocals at 14:30 ish could actually be real, and that there is a technique to do this without editing. I would love to know.

[@SSTVocalCoach]

I'm about 99.9999999999999999% sure that it's a mic effect. I was even going to make a video placing the mic under my nose like her as some have suggested it's a mic technique, but I didn't want to come accross as petty or mean spirited. But I have a mic under my nose several times a week at gigs, and moving it slightly higher doesn't do anything notable to the sound. I *could* however, replicate the sound by using saturation filters, so i'm choosing that hill to die on :)

[@tuyokun1]

kamiband and su-metal is awesome！🔥🦊🔥

[@tonygriffin_]

Su is a soprano with a range of C4 to G#5. But it is her power to sing clearly over an incredible - and quite loud - Metal band that I love most. Try this sad but beautiful ballad, No Rain No Rainbow, from her 20th birthday show where you can hear how her voice has matured since this performance from several years ago - you won't be disappointed! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXKoqJsm8ifn7s

[@ihwan1911]

Rondo of Nighmare live at Budokan is the best Next, BABYMETAL - Amore Live or BABYMETAL - No Rain No Rainbow Live Legend S -Baptism-XX . Su-Metal solo is good reaction for Vocal Coach Good reaction man🤘😁

[@yoelmaspiola]

Su is the queen 🤟❤️🔥

[@grimcore119]

BRUTAL i believe is the word ur looking for :3

[@alifputra2066]

I need more react to baby metal from you boy!!!

[@AlexanderOli1]

nice reaction

[@margusgrenzmann3977]

Gorgeous is a word used in this context.

[@emb5091]

Great reaction and very informative analysis! Great job! Please do more BABYMETAL in the future. Btw, I may have to rewatch "Thirteen Ghosts" now!

[@HappyTinfoilCat]

I believe the "Gramophone" sound was her pressing the mic into her nose.

[@ghanteng5539]

She's 16 years old on that year btw,

[@mothiskobeni]

the girl from the ring is named sadako yamamura

[@てぃちゃ-q5m]

please next react BABYMETAL - Starlight [ Live PROSHOT ]

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Bro, check out also Japanese all female Hardrock band BANDMAID, and all female Heavy Metal Band LOVEBITES...watch them live

[@johnma]

If you like their solos, you can watch them live solos again in Babymetal - Catch Me If You Can (Live) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJibhpKgZcyjgqs

[@israphelpale1216]

wish you reacted to this also BABYMETAL - NO RAIN, NO RAINBOW , great job anyway, thanks a lot

[@davidornberg]

You like duel guitarists? You got to react to Lovebites. Asami sings in her lower range in this song but I think You will be interesting in her voice. The portaldrug is the MV When Destinies Align. Then move on to the livevideos from Zepp Diver Tokyo. By the way.. their new MV for their opening song in the Anime Vladlove / Winds of Transylvania is brainmelting!

[@DeKev92]

Babymetal - No Rain, No Rainbow. So wonderful song. Please react🤗🙏🏻