Vocal ANALYSIS of "Home Back" where my heart almost cracks wide open.

[@oglschmitt]

Politics aside, metal has always been about confronting the evils of the world. About grabbing the nearest torch and pushing back against the darkness. About forging strength in the fires of adversity. Throw up the horns for those who fight for their homeland, for those forced to leave their lives behind, and for the artists who give voice to their plight! 🤘

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Very well said, G. L. Schmidt, Very well said 👌 👌 👌

[@oglschmitt]

@@joergojschaefer3521 Thank you sir.

[@internaut4257]

poet

[@oglschmitt]

@@internaut4257 Thank you @Glad Tidings

[@Fulbor]

🤘

[@stevendorsey4554]

She wrote the lyrics from the view of a 14 year old witnessing the ravages of war, and how hard it is to understand what is happening, Absolutely brilliant.

[@Swampster70]

The song was inspired by the events of 2014, when Tati was 27. They were touring and wanted to return home but the conflict that started around 2013 in the Ukraine stopped them. When they did manage to get back to Donestsk, where they had lived since they were children, the band feared for Tati's safety and got her to move to a city by the Polish border.

[@suslamo]

Thank you for covering this, Elizabeth! I’m from the Eastern part of Ukraine myself and I can relate a lot to this song. I had to relocate the second time in 8 years.

[@gandyhyoga6942]

Good luck, can't say anything else but that.

[@mariodriessen9740]

I hope you're safe. ❤️

[@janedoex1398]

Hallo from Austria, we HAVE to be neutral, but just to state it : We are on your side ! Please be safe - if you can. I too hope this is over soon , as my anxiety is through the roof, we are not able to do S#!t, but we are still in the middle of Europe, just 1594 km or so from your capital city !

[@erichbrough6097]

Молимося за вас! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💙💛💙💛

[@jeffreyhanc1711]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@garycoates4987]

Another one that brings me to tears with this band and the circumstances they've endured is the song "retrospection" I'd highly request that one too, plus hearing Tatiana sing in Ukrainian is achingly beautiful

[@papasith7766]

What Gary said!! I second, third and fourth this. It is an amazing song about her upbringing in a war torn country.

[@papasith7766]

Also, if you want to hear her tear it up in their native language, I highly recommend the song “ Желаю, значит получу” from the album Cloud Factory. 🤘😎🤘

[@garycoates4987]

@@papasith7766 YES!!! THAT'S MY FAVORITE JINJER SONG!

[@DestructionGlitter]

I second that. Retrospection is an explosion of talent and emotion.

[@tackle47]

Retrospection is really a sister song to Home Back in many ways a beautiful and heartbreaking song.

[@papasang6360]

Was going to request a reaction for another artist. Not today, not on this one. Good choice Elizabeth. Timely and sincere. Cannot wait to see the whole episode. Prayers to Ukraine.

[@palladinodessa8988]

Classy choice, bravo to you!

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Your interview with Tatiana is still the one I recommend the most. The atmosphere was just so relaxed and friendly, that even Tatiana, who is usually kinda on the edge in interviews, seemed to be fully relaxed. It was really sweet to see that. I really hope the boys will stay safe, as they're still in Kyiv.

[@swojaczek]

Based on latest news Kyiv is relaitively safe and will be. Ukrainian counterattack pushed back russian forces so they are too far to hit the capital city with their artillery. Russian don't have enough reserve forces to continue offensive on Kyiv. They are most probably preparing to launch a second wave of their forces within few days, but it will be focused on south-east Ukraine.

[@chincevideos923]

i was amazed how relaxed tati was in that interview

[@Dark__Thoughts]

@@swojaczek "will be" is a statement you can't back up. It's one madman's decision away from being obliterated, they don't need artillery for that.

[@janedoex1398]

@@swojaczek Let's hope and I pray to any entity out there though being atheist, that it stays that way......

[@dmitryhetman1509]

@@swojaczek but they have chemical and nuclear weapons

[@jeffcunningham9868]

The lyric "morning greetings of a rooster are replaced with fire in the hole" will never not feel like a punch in the gut...

[@ryanexsus]

I think you described harsh vocals perfectly. There are times when clean singing just can't deliver the emotional impact that harsh vocals can.

[@craiglawyer1946]

Finally someone gives the false fold growl transition the attention it deserves. Thanks for the reaction and supporting this band.

[@dualkelly]

Gandalf said it best “Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love."

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Shoutout to sister Tatiana and the brothers Eugene, Roman, Vlad, Sasha, the Dmitrys, Morton and everyone else involved with Jinjer along with all of Ukraine and the rest of the world going through a time of war right now. The old roses are dying away and with them, the thorns of negativity 🙏🏻💜

[@aaronhiggs]

I know Igor there guitar tech is still in Kyiv. So scary.

[@bobbycamarillo67]

So looking forward to this song having spent much of 2021 in Ukraine, based in Odessa. Ukraine has a very special place in my heart. The people were wonderful and only desired the same as every free people. Peace, prosperity and to provide for their families. Do not confuse the misdeeds of governments and oligarchs with people. The people of Ukraine deserve our prayers and support.

[@christophercheck1590]

Likewise the young Russian kids being sent to die in service of their leader's ego. The price for the misdeeds of the powerful is paid by the powerless.

[@bobbycamarillo67]

@@christophercheck1590 Amen to that! Home is not a building Home is liberty A place where memories live In prosperity and peace I came back home so I want my home back I came back home so I want my home back Don't you leave us homeless! Don't you leave us homeless! Homeless homeless

[@justinatest9456]

@@christophercheck1590 That was true in the early days of the war, with the hungry and confused soldiers who surrendered to anyone they could find. Since then russia has taken to artillery and rocket attacks on obvious and unmistakable civilian targets, and there is no way for the russians to plead ignorance. I appreciate your empathy, but there will be terrible things done to those russians who are captured now. And it will be hard to condemn the soldiers who respond that way. Peace for Ukraine.

[@Lurch685]

@@justinatest9456 stop falling for war propaganda.

[@orcafinn]

Love when Elizabeth counts off the complex time signatures. I love complex timing in music.

[@Malrats]

It's kinda crazy, Elizabeth, that aside from everything else that is SO AMAZING about you as a human being, I can also listen to you speak (as a guy with very severe ADD) about these things I know very little about--in this case pitch, vocal folds, etc--and feel not not only like I actually understand what you're teaching me and that I care about learning, but also that YOU care that I'm able to understand, too. You truly are gifted in so many incredible ways.

[@Pepsolman]

My daughter loves unicorns. 🦄 I can’t imagine the feeling of that being stripped away by bullets, bombs, and invading soldiers. I love this band. Preordered a peace to Ukraine tshirt from them at the beginning of the month. I look forward to wearing that proudly. 🇺🇦

[@HenriqueErzinger]

In the jazzy part, there’s no shaker. Those are hi-hats. That’s how precise and in control the drummer is.

[@opaquefilm]

her voice is SO impressive. the range and how deep she can growl is wild

[@Immortal628]

Jinjer is currently my favorite thing in metal. They keep you guessing and don't disappoint.

[@frankh9600]

Epic reaction for an epic song.

[@MrApmech]

The way this message is delivered is absolutely perfect. Stay strong.

[@Dimas_Lau]

6:45 As you've said, music is about feeling something, it can be happiness and the will to dance, but can also be sadness, depression, anger, hatred, and the will to scream in suffering, people that listen to metal, specially 2000- and modern metal, often fall in love with harsh vocals beacause even if we want, but can't scream in real life for some reason, the feeling we get by listening to harsh vocals do the job for us, and very often makes we relief our own pain

[@gabigabi9248]

SPOT ... ON!

[@TheErazar]

Elizabeth, thank you! 💛💙

[@robertwilson2007]

SLAVA UKRANI !!!! 🌻💛💛💙💙🌻

[@Logger2008]

I thought about this song *immediately* after I learned about Ukraine being invaded. I'm glad you're doing the analysis justice.

[@elenamlejnek308]

I'm so with you. Jinjer is such an awesome band🤘.... Tatiana is an incredible singer🤩, the band on point☺.... I think it's so awesome that you totally fell in love with this band.... and especially how you unconsciously sing along to some lines hahah - love it🤘

[@ethangospodareck]

I was looking at your headphones and while I know it's possibly the largest mover of musical gear and instruments, I love that your link is to Sweetwater. Sweetwater is about 30min down the road from me. Been there many time (it's a Disneyland for musicians and I've got friends in high places there.

[@ballaholla2811]

More Jinjer!

[@Bartjo32]

Huge respect for covering this one!

[@strwbrryswisher420]

I'm not crying, you're crying.... I love this entire band, got to see them live in December in New Orleans and Tatiana's ability to recreate her sound live is just amazing. They are one of the few bands that I can honestly say sound just as good, if not better, live.

[@cavebeastdemon3631]

Befor I even watch this video, thank you for doing this, only for me (I know you did). Jinjer and the people of Ukraine deserve our support. Let’s get to it!

[@Mick.Fitzmaurice]

I bought one of their "Home Back" donation shirts when they first announced them. It's the least I could do. It's a preorder, so I can't wait for it to get here!

[@kirbys1370]

Thank You for reacting to this song, Elizabeth! Jinjer/Tatiana was Amazing!! 🙏💙💛

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

You're welcome, Kirby S! Tatiana is truly awesome! ❤️

[@PittDaddy]

The Lyrics :( ... What is this? What is this mess? What's that noise? Is this a death sentence? Terrifying silhouettes Rising over the motherland Are those the fireworks? No, it's a military quirk Is it a mermaid singing? No, it's a siren screaming Is it an angel watching over us? It's an air-fighter making a fuss Is it a unicorn galloping down the street? No, those are soldiers' boots marching to the beat Marching to the beat Is it an angel watching over us? Is it an air-fighter making a fuss? Why is this party looking so bizarre? A party? No, this is W.A.R My darling, did we wake up like this? Isolated bodies in a boudoir of helplessness A bullet is an early bird, a midnight owl Morning greetings of a rooster are replaced With fire in a hole, fire in a hole My dear, do we have to go to sleep like that? With a soothing cocktail and the hundredth cigarette Morning greetings of a rooster are replaced With fire in a hole Our beds are cold As cold as basement floor Our beds are cold As cold as basement floor This house is not our shelter anymore This house is not our shelter anymore This house is not our shelter anymore Anymore Home is not a building Home is liberty A place where memories live In prosperity and peace I came back home so I want my home back I came back home so I want my home back Don't you leave us homeless Don't you leave us homeless Homeless, homeless genius.com/Jinjer-home-back-lyrics

[@philguitfiddle]

Your face when it changed to the "soldiers marching to the beat" echoes mine when I first saw this video. Also, what hit me was the smooth jazz with the dark lyrics (rooster calls replaced by "Fire in a hole") . Makes me shudder everytime.

[@metalmark1214]

Can't imagine what it's like to be in the Ukraine right now or to have friends or family there. Praying for them all.🙏

[@johnfish8208]

Love and prayers for Jinjer and Ukraine ❤👍👍

[@wildcreatures9810]

The facial expressions and physical reactions are fascinating and endearing. These are great videos.

[@johnseward2934]

Tatiana is really pushing the envelope for vocals with an incredible range, timbre, and nuance, in a way few others (like Will Ramos) are.

[@GilbertClark]

Thank you for this awesome reaction. First time I heard this song about a year ago it brought me to tears knowing what happened to them back in 2014. Only the second metal song to ever make me cry. First being "Tears of a Clown" by Iron Maiden, a song about the late Robin Williams.

[@MWepex]

This sound has given me the urge to go listen to Sepultura's, "Refuse/Resist".

[@danielblair2673]

Have seen them with Ozzy....

[@MWepex]

@@danielblair2673 , I've seen Max Cavalera with Soulfly numerous times. Incredible energy, I've seen mosh pits instantly dissolve as arenas/stadiums begin to move in complete unison.

[@jeffwellman8347]

Thank you for doing this. 💙💛🌻

[@robertwilson2007]

SLAVA UKRANI !!!! 🌻💛💛💙💙🌻

[@joshmcclung4647]

Good to see you do some more jinjer

[@SuperMerlin73]

Thank you for the excellent analysis. I have been a Jinjer fan for a log time. You are giving me a deeper understanding of why Tatis vocals are so mindblowingly amazing, and why her voice needs Vlad, Roman and Eugene to get the power behind their music and lyrics. Thank you for sharing the link to the Jinjer merch campaign.

[@ethangospodareck]

9:25 I almost took her style of speech as almost a TV or radio broadcaster talking very flippantly about W A R. While standing in a room of TVs. Even war starts with a W which radio channels also do.

[@module79l28]

Unfortunately, "this house is not a shelter anymore" is the harsh reality for millions of ukrainians today. 😢 💙💛

[@peteswift1710]

🙄

[@kevenfarah9538]

💙💛

[@bacon1564]

Thanks to US taxpayers funding yet another military excursion. Death to the great satan.

[@Jinjer13]

thanks for your professional and emotional reaction on an extraordinary band!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lovely greetings from a german musician

[@jo_g.germany]

Thank you for doing this. Tatiana is indeed a great vocalist, and the entire band is really tight. I have colleagues in Ukraine who have decided not to leave but fight. No idea if they are still alive. Never had I thought we would do this shit in Europe again. Love and peace from Germany 🖤🖖🤘

[@russellward4624]

I'm so happy. Been asking for this one since the invasion started.

[@nathanlawrence656]

This is actually my favourite song off this album,. It's just so dynamic in every aspect. 100% brilliant job on this reaction

[@johnnoo]

Excellent!

[@barkon34]

man after everything that has happened to their country recently this song hits way harder.

[@garycoates4987]

This one so deep I can't wait to see your reaction,thank you

[@devilxreject]

You gotta do “Retrospection”. Hearing her sing in her native language is just amazing. Love that song.

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Elizabeth 🤘💯 I actually wanted to make a suggestion for a reaction...but that doesn't have to be the case now, I think...

[@cypheek]

Thank you so much for selecting this song. It breaks my heart how it was written a couple years ago, and yet is so relevant today.

[@srenmogensen7965]

Seeing this made me realise that one of the things I like about reaction videos is having the ability to experience something the first time, although vicariously. Add to that the anticipation for specific parts of a song, and it elevates it so much. Last a good/skilled person to do reaction and analysis is paramount, and I like your ability to convey both emotion and very good insights.

[@kimkristensen83]

This is what I've been waiting for since I joined KZbin. Actually got a lump in my throat listening and watching. Thank you Elizabeth. You are my favourite KZbinr, content creator, reactor. Always looking forward to your videos.

[@Bchew762]

This songs hits hard especially during this day in age. Love this band!

[@christophercheck1590]

I saw them live back in December, and this number took the house down. So much energy. And none of us knew what was coming in 2 months. Eugene sent a video from Kyiv a few weeks back. I hope the guys are okay. I also love the subtlety of that 7/8 bit. They do it in "Pisces," too, where they're in that angular time, but you don't notice at first because they make it feel smooth.

[@adamhenton6221]

I love this track. It's got even more amazing lyrics!

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

This song feels highly relevant, and when the tea party shifts from a jazzy almost childish vibe in to a creepy mad hatter vibe it really hits me hard because I can't help but think of the kids being affected by wars like the one going on right now in Ukraine 💔☮️🇺🇦

[@snapgab]

Yeah, I think the point was to drive home the surreal experience of trying to live a normal life when your country has turned into a war zone, and it's super effective at communicating that idea.

[@mikeofmidgard]

Kudos to you Elizabeth for doing this reaction! 🙏

[@INSANEhs]

I love the whole reaction, but especially love that you appreciate harsh vocals.

[@liberatorkramit]

Jinjer is always win. Every member of that band has honed their craft so well. Tati is just metal vocalist master work, which she wouldn't be limited just to metal if she didn't want, she has some of the most beautiful cleans I have ever heard.

[@deadcrow6888]

This has been my favorite display of Jinjers skill set since they released it. Nowadays it's so hard for me to watch it with out feeling some kind of way, mostly heartbroken for them and the rest of the people suffering in Ukraine. I'm so happy you chose to give it a listen.

[@michaelrome3527]

It’s ok, you can say she’s perfect 🤘🏾🖤

[@michaelpalma6346]

Oh man you reacted to my favorite Jinjer song 😁 you rock! This song is sad and powerful, it’s a perfect song imo.

[@brayanstivenardilatoro7155]

Finally! I am waiting impatient for another reaction/analysis of this talent and amazing band, Is muy favourite, this song Is a message ti te world for see the war of the correct form, only pain and surffer. All the support fron Colombia 🇨🇴

[@tomasmichalcik2571]

you are doing the right thing .... the world need more love, let's spread it

[@liamfisher917]

this is one of their best songs, so deep. They are really good at discordant songs. They use that to pull you into the music.

[@Whisky_in_Saxony]

Thank you very much for that, JINJER is my favorite band and that songs is just awesome...love it!

[@jazoon7249]

Thank you, Elizabeth. You are a wonderful soul.

[@cynthiahutchinson459]

It is nice that you are covering and supporting this band.

[@EricMcLuen]

This band never ceases to amaze as they take full advantage of their musical skill and Tatis range. I was so excited when I heard they were on Knotfest. Then moreso when we got tickets to see them again on a dlside concert they were doing in my home town. And then.....

[@karowolkenschaufler7659]

the lyrics just make me cry.

[@jamesmarschalk5564]

Tatiana has on numerous interviews, including the Tea Time one with Elizabeth, expressed her influence and credited Guano Apes singer Sandra Nasic and how she sang to her stuff and developed. Their styles are so similar. Sandra was a huge influence on so many female metal singers. Guano Apes were biggest in the 90's. There are also some reggae and numerous genre influences with Guano Apes as there is with Jinjer. I often hear so many similarities.

[@Firebat45]

I was wondering what sounded familiar about this and you nailed it. The switch up to the jazzy section is so much like Guano Apes.

[@purpleelephantdebh]

thank you for this reaction and analysis, Elizabeth.

[@D-ragon-S]

You have become soooo much better in including the effects (emotional) that the videos create. Not a day passes where we can't improve ourselves. Much Love to you and Ukraine 🌻🌻🌻💙💛💙

[@Kabz8]

This song is a piece of art. I thought of it immediately when the events started to unfold. Love these guys.

[@bibyasos6999]

Tatyana and her band recorded an incredibly strong song in meaning, and the video came out so terribly beautiful that it became really scary. As a resident of Russia, the clip evoked very terrifying emotions for me.

[@benjamineer3045]

May latest knowledge from a few weeks ago is that Tati is in the US with her husband (she was on holiday, when the invasion started), the rest of the band is in Kyiv. It is hard to imagine that Jinjer wrote this song before the Invasion, because it feels like it was in response to it. Yet it is no surprising at all, Jinjer is originally from the Donbas region and they basically became refugees after the 2014 invasion. They already had first hand experience of what they sing about here and sadly have to go through it all again (this it is even worse of course). I hope we will hear them play again one day and that they do get their Home Back.

[@Soulcrusher820]

I’m sure Tatiana feels guilty, because everyone is back home suffering while she’s in the US

[@skinWalkman]

It’s highly likely it was written before the war. However, Ukraine has been under the threat of full invasion since the Crimean Annexation of 2014. Either way it does perfectly encapsulate the chaos of invasion and war while still remaining heartbreakingly personal with references to the current war in the video.

[@benjamineer3045]

@@skinWalkman The original video is from before the current invasion.

[@hyde4004]

I wonder if the band members will have to fight in the war considering Ukraine isn't letting men fit for fighting leave the country right now.

[@EG_Soul_Reaver]

@@hyde4004 Dunno about fighting, but last i remember Eugene (their bassist) is working at some of the shelters in Kyiv. I'd assume the other guys are doing similar things.

[@camlloyd3321]

Well done as usual! My heart goes out to all the innocent people of Ukraine, and Russia who are effected by the war.

[@Nick-hm2dm]

That’s awesome of you to list some very important and relevant charities. Thanks for sharing.

[@QAjimine1]

Yay! Jinjer is back on your channel. Your interview of Tatiana is the best I’ve seen so far and I’ve been a Jinjer fan since 2017.

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Ty, ty for this support.

[@EdYardo210]

Hey Elizabeth, its been too long and we need more Jinjer. I Speak Astronomy(OMV) or Wallflower(OMV) you will love them both. Thank you for everything you bring to us!

[@W1LYKAT]

I bet you give the best hugs

[@Strathaczar]

It's crazy how relevant this has become since it dropped as a single. Before, it was a warning, now it's a reality. Just stunning to know how things have changed...

[@norkannen]

It isnot/was not just a warning. They had to relocate from east Ukrain to Kiev during/after the war in east Ukrain 2014. The war that did not end and now is full war in whole Ukrain.

[@Strathaczar]

@@norkannen Oh, I know. I'm just saying that as much of a song about that whole Crimea incident in 2014 is, it also serves as a warning that something more drastic and deadly was coming in the future.

[@adamsecord5954]

I love this band and this channel. Both are so great to hear in their talents. I hope that they will be safe and be good through the war .. this is my favorite band that is still together.. and I have quickly put them as an equal with my other 2 favorite bands...

[@Brightnessmonster]

Yay a new video. Love the choice 👌

[@kevinwagner542]

Great reaction Elizabeth! I love it when you do Jinjer, although I hate the circumstances being what they. The guys are brilliant here, setting the perfect unsettled mood. And Tati is such a master of her voice, it's amazing! She has a tool box the size of a garage she can use. No matter how much I listen to them (which is a lot), I never stopped being amazed by them. Please keep it up. And continued prayers all the band will remain safe!

[@stephanscholz]

.....so much.......beautiful reaction 😀🤘

[@minelar1323]

Tatiana is amazing..! One of my favourite harsh vocalist is Tomi Joutsen from Amorphis (sings beautifully cleans too), would be awesome to see your reaction to some of their live stuff!

[@alisue4426]

Yess!!! AMORPHIS!! Love Tomi.

[@turdburglar333]

Duuuude I've been wanting to recommend Amorphis here for so long! I just can't find the right video to recommend that demos Tomi's impressive range! Glad I'm not alone in this. 🤘

[@minelar1323]

Yeah, it's confusing how few good quality live videos there is on KZbin from such a good quality band... I think the best stuff that has good enough production is the dvd stuff, Forging the land of the thousand lakes. Hope to see them release some live footage soon with more recent songs!

[@toxboxdevel6026]

I've listened to metal for as long as I can remember, and as far as I'm concerned, no band conveys emotions like jinjer. Vocals and music.

[@chriskline5159]

Damn! Missed this. Fabulous evaluation, thanx Elizabeth!

[@koshvanhorn7860]

This is yet another example of how Metal can unite the world!

[@guybaeyens2513]

Thank you so much

[@nightmusic8]

Just. ❤️

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Aw, thank you. More love to the world! ❤️

[@thomasroth4533]

This is so gripping. I saw your interview with Tatiana and she is indeed a wonderful person. But then, so are you. Jinjer is playing in my country tomorrow and I can't go because of this bloody covid.

[@lazarusblack9995]

We booked an arbnb outside kyiv with a family who told us tanks were rolling by their home when they received notice of our booking... and it made all the difference that they werent alone in their crisis. We cried.

[@ramonantolinez8444]

Thank you Elizabeth and thank you Tatiana and the whole Jinjer band. Excellent analysis and excellent production. I loved your interview with Tatiana. Admirable women you two. The musical level, the quality of the production and how genuine they are make Jinjer one of the best metal bands today. I love Tatiana's simplicity and the sweetness of her being.