The Beauty Of Suffering - Spiritbox (Courtney LaPlante Live Performance)

[@Kmac2021]

2:27 when a vocalist pulls this face, you know shits about to go down

[@carlosmares160]

Kmac2021 heaaavy shitttt dj0-0-0nt

[@nickmeyer7277]

Djentgod💪

[@axetopus]

haha makes sense you would be here.

[@jawsvt8221]

Yesss

[@z.s.n.]

Love you bro. Thank you for sharing this big ugly place with the rest of us.

[@AUZZYNAPALM]

to go from screams directly into singing and having it sound that clean still is 10/10 straight fire

[@FaTaLKoNcEpT]

I'm sure she can do it live but it's cut in this video

[@RMAmusic1]

@@FaTaLKoNcEpT it's not difficult either so the cuts don't really mean anything

[@HOOTwheelz]

talented dirty vocalists are able to achieve that scream without straining their vocal cords, so they can switch between both really easily. it's hella difficult to do tho, i've been trying to learn for the past couple years on my own and i still don't quite have it yet

[@timmykephart]

@@HOOTwheelz so fuckin impressive

[@jakeyxjakey1]

never heard of craig owens i see

[@MartyDadRiffs]

I'm bummed how late to the party I am on this band. Courtney and crew are stupid talented.

[@burro7lung838]

I’m with ya man. Can’t get enough

[@FantasticDimensions]

Shit, I just got here. Better late than never!

[@alen.guzman]

I thought the same for a couple of months but now they released a new song. Like someone said before, better late than never!!

[@crmsn83]

I know man I'm super late to this party too I only found them a couple weeks ago and now I'm listening to them constantly my new favorite band

[@cooltechnician]

@@crmsn83 welcome to the crew bro

[@BostonKingKush]

Please do more of these vocal videos!

[@SpiritboxOfficial]

We will be doing more soon!

[@AaronMorgan666]

Spiritbox Official yes plz

[@AMcCann1178]

@@SpiritboxOfficial Please guys, don't leave us hanging

[@SpiritboxOfficial]

@@AMcCann1178 We're working on it!!

[@adegiare]

Amazing sound quality and a talented girl, sounds awesome in my car on the way to work every morning😎

[@Eshkanama]

I’ll never forget when my best friend died. I would listen to this song and cry and scream it. I don’t know why but this band made it so much more bearable. Thanks Spiritbox. Rest easy Andy.

[@Eshkanama]

Chyna DeadDoll I’m sorry for your loss but that seriously warms my heart. Much love❤️

[@mxmang]

Rip Andy

[@badxradxandy]

:(

[@Druskibruu]

Threads like this restore my faith in humans.

[@jannananaa]

@@Druskibruu Indeed. RIP ANDY, AND ALL FRIENDS LOST ❤️

[@lynnef1988]

That "OH" at 2:18 **chefs kiss** 👌

[@XavierMacX]

You should hear the version on the SiruisXM live playthrough then. I won't spoil it, but you should definitely go there lol.

[@dominiquejademorelis2816]

This song literally touches the core of me. Not just her vocals but the lyrics. It reminds me of a very dark relationship I was in. Courtney, your art is phenomenal

[@lightup8pizzas]

Same girl same

[@twinny_mi]

The lyrics and the raw emotion she creates just punches you in the gut! We all have had rough stuff happen that makes this song so relatable. Like, I remember when this band had around 1,500 subscribers and now over the span of just a few months in 2020 Spiritbox really blew up. I'm so so happy for them that they got signed to a major label, I just hope they stay true to their vision 😁

[@123cillitbang]

SAME. Courtney is fucking powerful AF. Some don't get it or are intimidated by her. Good.... they Should be. She's a fucking Queen

[@dominiquejademorelis2816]

@@123cillitbang oh of course! A lot of people are intimidated by people with pure intentions 💯 and it's hard to stay kind and pure amongst such a cruel world. I appreciate people like Courtney for pushing through that hardship when so many probably did not want her to succeed xx

[@123cillitbang]

@@dominiquejademorelis2816 AYEEE, there she is! I love to see people who get it. I don't think people even listen to the lyrics half the time... Either that or they had a really Easy life, are still sleeping beauty or Are the abusers themselves...

[@mattleizee]

Discovering Tati(Jinjer) Lena(Infected Rain) and Courtney was one of the best things that happen to my life !!! I'll Treasure your music forever !!!

[@Mr-ks5kl]

Check Helle (Ignea) they are from Ukraine. Also check Among your gods the song shards of yourself. Monochromatic Black - the song Phosphenes

[@NickGermainVA1995]

I just want to commend all of you in Spiritbox for this wonderful piece of music, and what might be the most creative rock track I’ve heard in forever. It is absolutely beautiful in it’s haunting vocals and in the composition going along with the vocals! So much so that I nearly got chills. The way the electronic elements blend with everything else such as the crunchy Bass Tone to form this calm, melodious (but ready to turn on a dime) aspect to the track, but then you throw in a dash of the unclean vocals, and switch into a metal mode (while still retaining your calm elements afterwards ) and it’s just a perfect blend of a calm sea and a raging sea. What I’m really trying to say is thank you for this beautiful work that will appeal to music fans all across the board. People who like to chill out and contemplate the music they listen to, but also bang their head and rage along to it too. It’s got something for everybody, which is what makes it so enjoyable! Best wishes to you all!

[@Phightins]

She’s grown so much since IWABO (and even on Late For Nothing she was killer!!) Just heard this in the car on shuffle and it made me make THAT face. IFKYK❤️❤️

[@ulver1187]

@@Phightins goosebumps down my asscrack

[@ii3rdii345]

[@brentramsey9049]

3:50 fuck dude those feels. the arrangement. god fucking damn it. its so fucking good.,

[@ianjaynes913]

The clean vocals at the end give me chills every time

[@HolySmidge]

I come back here at least once a day for my daily dose. This piece of art IS the beauty of your suffering.

[@cooltechnician]

You good Sir have excellent musical taste...🤘🤘🤘

[@summerdiericks5217]

I do the same thing daily and it's not just this song. I'm going through some stuff and they make me fill ready to start my morning. Love them

[@crmsn83]

Her screaming is so clean and technical and she does it with such ease and she has the singing voice of an angel and the instruments are groovy and ambience and heavy as hell spiritbox is such a wonderful band making beautifully heavy music so glad to have found a band making something truly beautiful for us all to enjoy

[@anthonyclark6498]

You say the pain will liberate me You turn my body into knots and tell me it's a blessing You say you love me love in this shape That there is beauty in my suffering I wonder would I stay If you asked for it You still create the shape And I ask for it I gave my heart in pieces Please release me I'm tired Don't try to pacify me Please release me I'm tired I'm slipping away No discipline just let me be And now my body starts to worry Put down the words I will not hesitate This is your chance make me relatable Knock me down with your false intentions It turns to ash in my mouth I need you gone I beg you to release me Now I turn my body into something Into the shape you find so trusting I could never be that shape You caught me slipping Farther down in madness Echo chamber (nod your) Leave my body in peace No need to pacify me Nod your head yes The pain will set you free I gave my heart in pieces please release me I'm tired Don't try to pacify me please release me I'm tired Leave my body in peace No need to pacify me You find escape in the reverie This is the beauty of suffering I love you I always will My heart is always still (please release me I'm tired) You find the strength in the reverie This is the beauty of suffering

[@katelynjohnston4701]

The lyrics reflect a lot of my thoughts while battling cancer, going through chemo, surgeries, etc.

[@ulver1187]

Hope you're going strong 💪

[@AlleviateWoW]

THIS DESERVES INFINITE VIEWS.

[@skullduggery1616]

Courtney LaPlante - heart breaker, name taker. Beautiful work girl. Love what y'all are doing now... So glad to see you and Mike still pouring your hearts into it. Keep it up.

[@conditionsunderground]

Well said. Same

[@jooplongshin1310]

Very very well said. I love these guys so much. So good for the world to have them. Nothing but good energy here. This shit is keeping me alive while im at the bottom right now

[@lucmatf]

@@jooplongshin1310 Same dude, im so glad that i've found them last year during this sh*t pandemic. Hope ur well.

[@joemessina7720]

Can I nominate? Comment of the year ...

[@maugzy9046]

I cannot stop listening to this band. I fucking love it.

[@vampirebarbie1982]

I tell everyone that listens to metal to check y’all out! I just had surgery and my sister said when I came back out of anesthesia I said I was at a concert and it was you guys playing lol. I did not remember that. She recorded it. I guess I really need to see you guys ASAP

[@hamski2324]

She really matured as an artist, very f**king impressed

[@acomaslip5212]

You really make me want to kill myself. Love you though.

[@coma718ny]

3;55 "I love you and always will. Hits the all the feels.

[@erichuffman1764]

Love watching her sing in the studio 🎙😍🔥🤘

[@rosannakemery6006]

My brother told me to check this band out because I used to listen to her old band, “I wrestled a bear once” and I’m so thankful he did. He knows me well. They are killing it and I love melodic/metal tones Spiritbox has. It’s beautiful music and I’m hooked.

[@tripsis1]

my word..... if i believed in angels i swear one is behind that mic. And the band are just sensational. I have listened to nothing but spiritbox for a week, literally 100s of times over and over

[@twinny_mi]

omg same I just started listen to them I can't believe this band isn't making headlines with Jinjer, Make Them Suffer, After the Burial, and TesseracT. So so much talent

[@tripsis1]

@@twinny_mi I found jinjer when pices only had 6000 ish views. And I adore them. This is different though, I think they've become my favourite. Just haha

[@spectranwolfinfusion]

The part at @3:40 onwards is probably one of the most dynamic sections of a song Ive ever heard

[@shadowrain9069]

2:49!!!

[@shamalumusic]

3:54 goddamn this part always gets me 😭💔... Her voice, goddamn it Courtney 😭❤️, and that low harmony on the "always still" part, soooo fckn good 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️...

[@Concensusdown]

Courtney you and Chaney are inspiring and awesome!

[@ThePortal101]

Would love to see Spiritbox and Entheos together😲🤯🤘👿

[@FiveZeroEight]

2:27 gesture when she's getting right back into it gives me chills every time.

[@skundini4999]

Theres something about her screams that makes me emotional, amazing vocalist.

[@Ugunark]

Thank you for sharing. It was a kindness to make this.

[@justinpramis3171]

It started with Jinjer, which lead to Infected Rain, and then to my now favorite band Spiritbox. Bless the KZbin rabbit hole. I don't think I'd have discovered this band on my own without it.🤘❤️🤘

[@RelentlessOhiox]

Spiritbox has been around for quite a while now man.

[@justinpramis3171]

Relentless Ohio yeah didn't mean their a new band. I was just speaking for myself, new to my own awareness.

[@edselrivera2085]

They are practically new ,3 years.

[@josephwill777]

I have an identity crisis that began after an abusive relationship, these lyrics feel so personal to me, I love them. Such a beautiful portrait of abusive relationships. How the beautiful vocals and phenomenal instruments lead into the cathartic crescendo is some of the deepest and enthralling work I've ever heard. The magic of this song is enough to give someone Stendhal Syndrome.

[@tripsis1]

Fuck me, the power and passion in the scream @3:38....... how do you make something this beautiful with so much savage pure emotion? I would break down in tears, i do listening to half your songs. Simply beautiful.

[@mikeyroos4229]

She is absolutely incredible, what a fantastic vocalist. Some of the best screams I've heard. Great tone, power, variation. Her clean melodies are spectacular as well, they're so unique and layered and intricate. Just wow.

[@dmsyr1]

She used to be the vocalist of iwrestledabearonce

[@twinny_mi]

@@dmsyr1 I am so blown away

[@Boobie92]

EVERY TIME THIS SONG COMES UP ON MY SPOTIFY I STOP IT AND PULL UP THIS VIDEO INSTEAD. THE VOCALS AT THE END ARE SOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD ON THIS VERSION VS THE ACTUAL TRACK

[@FantasticDimensions]

I agree 100%! This is my favourite Spiritbox video in fact!

[@MrDaddyBuff]

I would love to hear this whole album live but god, she fucking killed this. 🤘🤘

[@jasperhorne]

Favourite song. Its crazy how good every project has been from this band.

[@ii3rdii345]

the more listen the more and more i love this song

[@somersfamily]

3:55 gets me everytime . Favorite lyrics

[@shamalumusic]

Fckn feel the same...

[@r987p]

She is awesome!

[@twest386]

The "im slipping away!!!" Part gives me chills every time.... And its been many, many times.

[@brandonsymms7095]

Whomever this woman loves is the most blessed person on earth.

[@XavierMacX]

Mike Stringer, the guitarist :) (they are married). He writes most of the songs (all parts except vocals and lyrics) as well. Cheers.

[@albaficaofficial3139]

Every time I listen to this song, my heart is touched by the melody.

[@trevorkorevaar2450]

I get chills from head to toe at the 4 minute mark every time

[@cameronkubeil5892]

Wish i could tell you how many times I've listened to your EP. This was awesome to see a live recording of this!!

[@danb7601]

I've listnted to each song about thirty times in two weeks so far lol

[@jamieivester8362]

New favorite band!!! Spent the day playing every song ya'll have I could find... absolutely awesome!

[@whome6655]

Hahahha I just found them a few weeks ago too. I am going at least once a day on their music. Its constantly in my head I LOVE it!!

[@freezingmoon5663]

1:53 I came. Dat Meshuggah headbutt knocked me right out. This is amazing.

[@jemdyar17]

Freezing Moon RIGHTTT???

[@brittlangford]

Yyyeesss!!!!!

[@MichaelStrick9]

Posted December of 2021: It's surreal to look back at the beginnings of this band. This is a pretty good song, with a good mix, and a pretty good vocal performance. Compared to what they are doing today, this is primative. This band went from pretty good to absolutely incredible. The song writing, the riffs, the production, and Courtney have all grown by leaps and bounds. Even when they go back and perform this older song today. If you're coming across this video and haven't seen the Sirius XM live version, go watch it. It is an exponential evolution, just in this one song. As a lead guitarist, I've always thought vocalists to be the most overrated member of most bands. Not in this case. Courtney has gone from pretty good vocalist to an absolute master of her craft. A modern metal virtuoso. There is not one utterance that leaves her mouth that is not under 100% control and completely intentional. Spiritbox is the best metal band in the world. - Sincerely, a gruff, burned out, long-time music industry veteran who hasn't been this blown away by a band since 2013.

[@mikewindsor9520]

😂😂 this is one of their best songs you're crazy

[@MichaelStrick9]

@@mikewindsor9520 I love this song. But the way they perform it now is substantially better, especially Courtney.

[@senseiii3986]

This has gotta be my favorite song of all time. I love you guys so much. The lyrics on this one are incredible.

[@mikecam4644]

1:10 BOOOM , CHILLS DOWN THE BACK OF THE NECK!

[@37cats36]

I've fallen madly for this band, and I can't get enough of this song. Really hope I see this one live someday. ❤️🤘

[@gooburt9026]

I discovered Spiritbox about a month ago and I have watched this video everyday for a couple of weeks. This piece scratches so many itches and the outro gives me feels everytime.

[@kolbisucks]

how she transitions from screaming to singing is so fucking amazing. she’s so goddamn talented 😭😭 my best friend took his own life before he could hear anything past their first song, but I know he would love it. I know he’s jamming Spiritbox up wherever he is. 🖤🖤

[@ajax9090]

She's amazing. The whole band is incredlible.

[@Nekeian]

Best vocal performance, period.

[@tonigray2319]

I'm still in love with this song

[@coolty545]

Great performance, Courtney. I would love one of these for "Electric Cross".

[@levilively8643]

Honestly, this is better than the album version.

[@auk0]

Awesome greets from Athens Greece.

[@Paradoxbear]

New fan now. I'm so hooked.

[@Imhim247]

Same here too!

[@ThcBanaman]

Dudes me too, I thought I knew everything

[@Bpoz_-]

Beautiful.

[@GlewDoesit]

Mad chills at 3:57 everytime

[@simongooder664]

So gooooooood. I always turn this part up so loud.

[@shamalumusic]

Always been my favorite part of the song, it just gets me in the feels!!! 😭💔

[@andys3035]

I just bought this EP and all I can say is wow! Its been on repeat on my playlist.

[@brutalvocalcovers]

Phenomenal performance! Been on the look out for it since I saw it on IG.

[@clxxdz6052]

I've been listening to this EP for a while now, blessed that it exists.

[@pezpythons1532]

keep coming back to this.. one of the best vocal performances online

[@jukietv1591]

Courtney's uncleans are so unique, it adds a character to this genre that I've never witnessed before. Love this EP!

[@upfordayskeinn369]

本当に美しい女性ボーカル‼️ もう何回泣いたか分からない。。 どんなミュージシャンも彼女には足元に及ばない✨😢

[@MisaUlises87]

This should be the original video of this song for diferent reasons: 1: Somehow Courtney sounds even better at studio record 2: Her beauty of suffering looks natural in the video 3: The fok she is beautiful

[@confessorsedai]

~*LYRICS*~ You say the pain will liberate me You turn my body into knots and tell me it's a blessing You say you love me love in this shape That there is beauty in my suffering I wonder would I stay If you asked for it You still create the shape And I ask for it I gave my heart in pieces Please release me I'm tired Don't try to pacify me Please release me I'm tired I'm slipping away No discipline just let me be And now my body starts to worry Put down the words I will not hesitate This is your chance make me relatable Knock me down with your false intentions It turns to ash in my mouth I need you gone I beg you to release me Now I turn my body into something Into the shape you find so trusting I could never be that shape You caught me slipping Farther down in madness Echo chamber (nod your) Leave my body in peace No need to pacify me Nod your head yes The pain will set you free I gave my heart in pieces Please release me I'm tired Don't try to pacify me Please release me I'm tired Leave my body in peace No need to pacify me Leave my body in peace No need to pacify me You find escape in the reverie This is the beauty of suffering You find escape in the reverie This is the beauty of suffering I love you I always will My heart is always still I love you I always will My heart is always still Please release me I'm tired (You find the strength in the reverie) Please release me I'm tired (This is the beauty of suffering) Please release me I'm tired (You find the strength in the reverie) Please release me I'm tired (This is the beauty of suffering)

[@weaselboy1315]

Hey spirit box we need more music 😊

[@arianajones3694]

Been listening to this song alot lately.. I love it, I feel every single word 😭❤️ and I mean REALLY feel it

[@NocturnaVia]

Amazing voice & song! Happy to find your band!

[@lottefox3931]

Back here in 2021, seeing just how much everything has grown and where it all began! Amazing then and now!

[@Gabri-El.Matthew]

Love the evolution of IWABO vocals to the vocals in Spirit Box. Seems like she is really working on training her voice and it sounds extremely natural. Great job.

[@ricktorrico9484]

I cannot stop listening to this song - it has such a powerful story behind it plus Courtney's eyes are telling the story. My favorite song!!!!!

[@CRL77JAN]

WOW just WOW! Not sure what else to say.....

[@AlwayzTired]

I doubt this comment won’t be read by many, but I must admit I was super sad to hear about the demise of IWABO. With that being said, I’m so happy that Spiritbox exists. This EP is awesome. I love hearing Courtney’s vox without a ton of effects on them - she sings and screams quite nicely.

[@Stadno]

Agreed.

[@Winterstormadvisory]

Wait did iwabo actually say they were done? Last I checked they were just on hiatus until they got a vocalist

[@ticklord]

They're just on hiatus. I would honestly be surprised if IWABO actually stops making stuff. Lots of artists do side stuff.

[@FantasticDimensions]

I hear ya. It's always sad to see a band/lineup you love call it quits (my heart still hurts, SubRosa). That being said, I personally much prefer Spiritbox and think this is incredible work! I wish them all the success in the world.

[@zoonie96]

I think I saw IWABO w/OTEP and didn’t know where I was but GD it was freaking amperage overload

[@thetaerdin]

I honestly like how this sounds more than the album version. Thank you for posting I enjoy studio performances a lot :)

[@gustavomazonave8536]

That ending always gives me the chills

[@normanatomic1219]

I love you I always will-My Heart is always still,gives me chills everytime I hear those words in this song!

[@Mr-ks5kl]

Two years and I came back to this video. Who I’m kidding I come to see this video daily.

[@alexanderkarmanov7918]

Awesome!!! Very good composition, wish you guys had more songs.

[@SupermanComplex9]

after watching all SB videos a couple dozen times how the HELL am i just seeing this one for the first time. WOOOO

[@robbmars4404]

Amazing song😊

[@Infamous_SSJR]

Surprised this song don't got millions of views...what a shame.

[@Some_Guy_87]

The layering of the closing segment is Devin Townsend level material...what a closure to an amazing EP!

[@ThePortal101]

You had me at Devin Townsend

[@peteharper3299]

I was bummed you guys didn't play this on the UK tour in 2023 - I was supposed to go the original Glasgow show in 2020 (we all know what happened to that). It was kinda funny Courtney saying to a sold out 2,000+ at the Barrowlands that there should have been that original show and I don't think anyone really got it. But I did. And we'll always have this performance, it brings a tear to my eye in the best possible way every single time. Thank you.

[@callmebender]

AWESOME!... STILL 2020

[@jonnycutts5254]

Amazingggggg

[@FirearmHobbyist]

This has to be physically and emotionally draining. Brilliant.

[@lazerbeamlightningstorm5844]

She knows how to do it right

[@arianajones3694]

It should never be draining, it takes a little bit of practice and patience to do it right.

[@PheonixRise666]

@@arianajones3694 there's a difference between draining and painful, playing music and performing are incredibly draining, less in the studio than at shows but it can still take significant amounts of energy to get that 1 perfect take.

[@arianajones3694]

@@PheonixRise666 you are right, I haven't done it in many years due to certain health issues, but I've been trying to ease back into it, either way, she absolutely KILLS it and it's badass

[@arianajones3694]

I also don't remember commenting my first comment either 😬 *facepalm* I reread it and felt dumb just now 🤣

[@donniey.8891]

Awesome vocals

[@ravquiet3778]

2:18 Meshuggah Bleed mode ON :D

[@taskforceviolent751]

Absolutely amazing

[@andrewbernal6819]

This is so AMAZING I love Spiritbox and especially Courtney 💯🎤 such a beautiful soul ❤️

[@fwoglet]

I am so in love with the part at 3.54. That little riff creeping around in the background, her amazing vocals and the lyrics! Seriously an amazing song.

[@thebassjasper]

this is so sick, the song, the delivery all of it, so sick

[@callmesubby]

I've been listening to this ep on repeat for a couple months now and was wondering what exactly the beauty of suffering really is. Im not entirely sure which situation courtney was talking about but i drew a lot from these lyrics Life is suffering, but you cannot have happiness without sadness, or light without darkness While we all probably feel incredibly depressed most of the time, we find bliss and content in our daydreams, that is the strength of our reveries this is the beauty of suffering

[@lucasmedeiros.]

Thanks God i've discovered them

[@DanteVaccino]

I love spiritbox, definitely my favorite band after discovering you this year. These live vocals give me goosebumps from start to finish! So excited to see some more live performances / singles out of you.