Brent Smith's Choice! Vocal ANALYSIS of Shinedown's "Sound of Madness"!!!

This time, it's Brent Smith's choice! During my interview with Brent, I asked him what one song truly identified Shinedown's sound, and he said "Sound of Madness". So here we are! I felt inspired despite its agression and lyrics, and really want to reach people and make an impact in music. Thank you, Brent!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Shinedown performing "Sound of Madness" for the first time.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@OleDirtyMacSanchez]

The lots of Ahhh (or ass) has a lot to do with Southern Drawls as in the accent one would encounter in the Southern United States. Apply that to 90 plus percent of Singers that are from the Southern United States, many you have reviewed in the past. Oliver Anthony, and Layne Staley are such examples of, though Oliver Anthony also has that Blood Hound Bay in his singing voice along with a Southern Drawl.

[@anthonyturner1808]

This song saved my life. My bottom was nothing like I've ever thought I would go thru. Living homeless with rats no running water no electricity. When I first heard this song it was like it clicked I was creating the madness and I had to stand up and fight for myself for my life. Today with 6 years of clean time working each day on my recovery my life is beyond measure in so many ways I sometimes look back to my last day out there that I am totally amazed I'm still alive and still fighting for myself. Thank you Shinedown will be seeing them again in October with Jelly Roll.

[@tinakeith5822]

That’s amazing!!!!

[@jasonsharp4217]

I saw them a couple nights ago. Jelly + Shinedown is awesome!

[@anthonyturner1808]

@@jasonsharp4217 awesome very much looking forward to seeing them

[@PhilPastor]

Congrats on your ongoing recovery!

[@colrhodes377]

I'm so glad that you found the strength to stand up and fight. Peace and love!

[@alabamaguns3684]

I Strongly suggest WHAT A SHAME. He goes from a very deep vocal in the first verse to really high vocals in the last chorus. It really shows his range.

[@jessicabuck6126]

What A Shame is one of my favorites.

[@jonteguy]

It is my favorite song by them.

[@codytozier7492]

Yess please do a reaction of this song pleaseee

[@joec8079]

Such a high note, gets me fired up

[@robjenkins6609]

The iTunes studio version is amazing!! 👊

[@dancing_odie]

The video shows a little girl getting kidnapped and a man going around finding info about where she is. Then he goes in guns blazing and kills the men who are holding her captive. The hug scene is when he brings her back to her family and the father is thanking him for saving his daughter. Then the man goes back to his home and puts up her missing child flyer on his wall showing that hes saved dozens of children from the same fate. Powerful video and an even more powerful song. The song has helped me to stay strong in some of my darkest hours. I owe a debt of gratitude to Shinedown and am a huge fan of their work now.

[@MonkeGT978]

I’m pretty sure it’s based on a true story

[@whitneysigley9306]

I never knew this and it just gut wrenches me now 😢

[@VonRye]

The entire Sound of Madness album is incredible. You can put it on and listen straight through and enjoy every single song.

[@vickimartin6512]

I love their entire catalog. Just saw them Sunday night for the 10th time. It was fabulous!!!

[@VonRye]

@@vickimartin6512 I've seen then 2x...once with Sick Puppies, Papa Roach, Breaking Benjamin, & Nickleback...and the other time with Papa Roach, Staind, & Godsmack. Both shows were great.

[@BeeTeaDubs]

I can put on anything by Shinedown & listen to it straight through on auto play. I never need to check the songs, change them, etc.

[@riffhousestudios96]

Their best album hands down

[@mikeisgettinupset]

For me it was .45 and will remain .45. That whole Leave a Whisper album is a masterpiece.

[@caitgrigsby761]

45 got me through some dark times. Always will be my fa

[@tylorfeicht4878]

I agree

[@Oakiiee]

PLEASE REVIEW "45" LIVE IN KANSAS CITY BY SHINEDOWN!

[@RNemy509]

Completely agree, that album got me thru my year long tour in Korea in 2001/2002

[@chasedavis2358]

45 and monsters are my favorite

[@oldblueyes88]

Shinedown's cover of "Simple Man" is crazy good. Anyone else with me on this? Great song, excellent vocal delivery

[@ericd1632]

She already did an analysis of that last year

[@leighcollins636]

One of the best cover songs I have ever heard in my life. Period.

[@nickdominguez3507]

Dare I say it’s better than the original.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

yep, so much better than the original idc what anyone says.

[@psychosanity3463]

I would love to see her do a compare and contrast with Skynard version and Shinedown version of Simple Man

[@ericd1632]

I'm glad Brent recommended this song, it's one of my favorites of theirs. I would like to reiterate that for Shinedown's next song I really hope you react to the official music video for "The Crow and The Butterfly" from this same album. A beautiful song where Brent's voice absolutely soars. And the video is so well choreographed. You won't be disappointed 🙂

[@gaberb]

yesss bro this song is perfect.

[@dudaajunges]

Oh yes! I love this song so much, I was just listening to the live in washington state and it gets me every time!

[@robertrose3777]

Huh, I got into Shinedown through second chance

[@meghanmonroe]

I second this.

[@primitivedogs4638]

Brent is my favorite since Rip Cris Cornell.

[@nourmezher4129]

A great song to explore Brent Smiths voice and his range is “Not Strong Enough” with Apocalyptica. The whole album is amazing, and Planet Zero is AMAZING! It ranges from heavy to sweet and kind

[@insomniapetals4424]

Yes yes yes yes!!! I absolutely LOVE that song!!

[@TaterTotGaming]

I would say all of them. Lol.

[@masonphilpot2122]

Oh 100% absolutely agree, please react to not strong enough. You’ll love it

[@j.franklin21]

That's a great song and yeah, it definitely shows his range.

[@hotwill100]

This. This comment right here needs more love.

[@heathernunyabizness5258]

You need to hear this live. The energy this band produces is unreal. You don't hear this song...you feel it. I have goosebumps thinking about it. Most bands I think are better in the studio...not these guys. Brent Smith can fill a stadium with his voice. Seriously. Go see them live. You will not regret it.

[@lucindakrueger409]

Yes!!! I have seen them quite a bit and I have goosebumps now!! They are my most live go to band ever!! An8they come near me I am there!! Goingbto see them on the 28th!! This month.

[@bradinyyc8869]

Especially after hearing the intro to it from Live in Kansas City on their acoustic album. So powerful.

[@fb6489]

They are so good live!!! When they open with this song...🤌🤌

[@teishar1]

@@fb6489 I saw them last month and they actually closed with this one. It’s amazing live.

[@Gumdrops8739]

Shinedown is hands down the best live band out there

[@nightmusic8]

If you are reading this and haven’t watched the teatime with Brent yet, you now know what should be next on your playlist. It is so worth the time. Brent is great! 👍❤️

[@ecksfactor]

Haha, in the middle of watching that now, broke from it to watch this

[@willl84]

It's so good. Brent is such a down to earth nice guy

[@Tanya-ep6sb]

When she said the he has a lot of meaning and depth in this song… it’s EVERY SHINEDOWN SONG!!! Which is why Shinedown is my all time favorite band!!

[@jessicabuck6126]

Shinedown is big on mental health. I saw them live and Brent got super deep on stage. Listen to “Daylight” from their Planet Zero album, it’s life changing.

[@azadventurefamily]

I’d like to recommend Save Me by Shinedown as well. Another great song about beating addiction.

[@danaglass8898]

“Cut the cord” is an amazing song full of energy

[@ISDExecutor71]

“I’ll Follow You” and “Monsters” are two of my favorites from these guys.

[@ST62382]

I love “Monsters”

[@craigrenfrow3855]

Yes, I'll Follow You is amazing.

[@willl84]

If you want a wide range in a single track you need to listen to "I'll Follow You". Also just need to say again that I LOVE your reactions. I've heard this song literally hundreds of times and you still brought up little things that I've never noticed before. Also a couple songs with awesome videos are Enemies and Asking For It. Asking for it shows the great relationship the band has with each other and their great sense of humor. If you do asking for it do the "official short film" version. It's so good.

[@danm2152]

Yes please! I'll Follow You is an underrated display of Brent's vocals.

[@adambodnar5433]

that was mine and my wife's first dance song

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

This ENTIRE album is amazing - start to finish. Please stay with it, Elizabeth. Thank you 💜💜

[@diegomazzaron9191]

Same with Us and Them.

[@Portuducks]

The Sound of Madness or Amaryllis for me. Both amazing albums with differing overall themes.

[@CheezyTime]

@@Portuducks my two favorite albums of theirs too

[@audivawalsh2983]

Over a decade ago I was in a car accident that caused a permanent neck injury and everlasting chronic pain. I lost my career and my life as I knew it; I grieved for years. I had just started dealing with lawyers for the insurance and I was having trouble - along with deep depression - when I first heard this song. It helped me get up off my ass and fight harder. My life is so much better because I chose to take this song to heart.

[@Plebony]

I will suggest it until the end of time because my GOD their voices compliment each other but literally any duet of Lzzy Hale and Brent Smith. Shed Some Light or Breaking Inside. Both amazing. Breaking Inside duet is my favourite though. I swear, you will lose your mind on how beautifully their powerful voices work together

[@TheGallion]

I prefer the Lzzy Hale duet of Breaking Inside to the original. I’d like to see her react to Diamond Eyes as well.

[@wrifraff]

I know it's not the most vocally sophisticated song, but "Fly From The Inside" is my favorite song of theirs. Just a happy song that absolutely jams.

[@poundcake88]

that song is so good!

[@amyfeigt6715]

I saw them live when they first started out. They were one of the openers at a concert at the Colorado State Fair & I don't even remember who they opened FOR because they made such a HUGE impression with that song! He stepped up onto the monitor & had his arms out to the side on that line, it wouldn't have surprised me if he HAD taken flight in that instant. It's so rare for an unknown band to make such a profound impression & to realize that you just experienced something awesome.

[@Terri6868]

Shinedown is my favorite band❤Suggest their side project “Smith & Myers”mostly acoustic. They did “ Unchained Melody” & “Rebel Yell “Thanks for checking out Brent Smith again. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@daleroberts6931]

Blue on black

[@AlastarRevancrow]

Please please please do “Bad at Love”

[@allid6327]

I HIGHLY recommend going to see them live! Their production is awesome and Brent's voice is on point live. The harmonies Eric and Zach do...ugh awesome 👌 I heard their song daylight for the first time ever live. It gave me chills

[@tonya4689]

Brent is almost a freak of nature. Better live. The dude is so strong and has ALWAYS been flawless every time I have seen them.

[@danelarue1982]

Daylight is amazing! This song really struck a cord with me and my wife. We recently got married and this was the song we danced to at our reception. Then I took her to see Shinedown for the first time and she was blown away and even teared up during Daylight.

[@josiahlegacy]

I was so looking forward to seeing them when they played Rock am Ring (the livestream) but the sound was a huge disappointment. I don't know if it was better live, sounds like the sound guy messed up everything possible. Sad.

[@allid6327]

@@josiahlegacy it happens sometimes. They played on a morning show when attention attention came out. They played get up but the sound guy was rushed and his mic wasn't turned on through the first verse

[@erikbrodsho6339]

Fly from the Inside from their first album is amazing, also. Great for his vocals.

[@salvaro.2643]

Love that he chose that song, as The Sound of Madness is THE Shinedown record. Totally killer!!! Great video, as always!

[@GARYBLONDER]

Shinedown are one of the finest Hard Rock bands to emerge this century!!

[@VittorioBaldini1997]

Brent Smith is one of a kind: immensely talented frontman, stellar voice. You really have to watch many other videos of him. You will be amazed, for sure!

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Vittorio, Elizabeth reacted to, "45," on Oct/2021 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KlZX6CnZigbZI She also reacted to, "Simple Man," on Sept/2021 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2K9Z2torN6WjtE and she reacted to, "Call Me," in July/2022 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKiunaOboKiNe80 and her Tea Time interview w/ Brent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5PLn5lmd8qce80 and here's a link to Elizabeth's other videos: kzbin.infovideos

[@VittorioBaldini1997]

@@kirbys1370 thank you! Didn't know that!

[@debraboober608]

So glad Brent recommended this. He is one of the BEST singers in rock music when it comes to enunciation and using all the powers of the voice, as you see in this analysis. You should check out some of his music he did with just himself and Zach during covid. You'll find it under 'Smith & Myers'. They cover 'Unchained Melody' and it will knock your socks off, again, his vocal abilities and then I recommend an original they did called 'New School Shiver'. I am in awe of Brent's vocal abilities.

[@dirtysmity]

Shinedown is one band that I would tell everyone that they have to see live and in person.....AMAZING show they put on...I have currently seen them 12 times and will absolutely would go see them again

[@vickimartin6512]

I have seen them 10 times. Now I have to hit 12 to match your total! 😄

[@edyoung6573]

My wife and I was lucky enough to see them Live about 4 years ago, One of the best band's I've ever scene live. Just Amazing!! He's an amazing singer.

[@greyveteran7007]

I get shivers that run up and down my spine hearing Brent sing. Every time, Very few songs do that for me.

[@Finality]

Since Brent, in the interview, also gave a shoutout to his friend Sully and Godsmack I think it would only be fitting to do one of their songs now. Voodoo by Godsmack is a great song and Sully has such a rich and deep voice in it. Also there is a Live version you can watch 😉

[@wendydotson8891]

My favorite of godsmacks is called running blind off their acoustic EP

[@pete2v]

Wish I could hit like more than once on this suggestion

[@falloutcycle1550]

I would love to hear you react any Godsmack song. Sully is freaking Awesome and as is his story.

[@falloutcycle1550]

Though, I would say Scars would show you both his vocals and another of his passions. Also, Sully Erna has put beautiful music out outside of his band.

[@slaterbater1988]

Different Kind of Tears is an amazing song. Really spoke to me. Godsmack is amazing. One of my favorites. Fantastic shows. The battle of the drums is so cool to see.

[@brentbyrd1607]

Storytime Back in 2009 I went to a two-day music festival that Shinedown headlined and I had already met Brent and the guys multiple times from going to a lot of their concerts. But anyways after waiting for hours to see them, being in the front row, they came out and performed the first song then started getting the crowd more hyped. Brent then noticed me in the crowd and put me on the jumbotron and said I'm not singing until you smile! The thing was I had Bells Palsy at the time so half of my face was paralyzed and couldn't move, so I give him the two-face smile in front of thousands of people, but whatever at least it's a memory that I'll always have and a story to tell, that Brent Smith singled me out and put me on the big screens for not showing enough emotion at the time. Brent will always be my favorite singer/celebrity that I've ever met!

[@KellyVanHalen]

If you love this octave jump listen to ‘I dare you’ from their second album… He goes all out in that song!! I’ve been a shinedown fan from the beginning and that one is one of my absolute favorites!!

[@mightymouseofnyc]

Shinedown embodies inspiration. Their whole catalogue is like that.

[@minervahorvath3699]

45, Enemies, and Simple Man are really great examples of Brent's vocal range. It's honestly insane how huge his range is

[@sirkat344]

Shinedown was one of the featured bands here @ Rocklahoma this weekend. The Hu were there today. Looking forward to seeing/hearing Shinedown tomorrow. 😊

[@sirkat344]

That was a great song. I find myself looking more into a song, having watched the tea time interview. Brent is quite an inspiration.

[@jamiestevener1248]

Yes! Love this one! ❤️ Also, do you have plans to analyze any Avenged Sevenfold soon? Really hoping you’ll start at the beginning with them and do a song from each album! Best way to hear how they’ve evolved as a band. First recommendation is “I Won’t See You Tonight” pt. 1 &2! Thanks for being amazing, Elizabeth!

[@melissastruxness512]

His voice is shot sadly. Shinedown is so far above them. In my opinion

[@OpticHamster69]

@@melissastruxness512 that news came out in 2018 I'm sure his voice is better now.

[@jamiestevener1248]

@@melissastruxness512 Brent’s voice is great. But overall, as a band, the talent in A7X far surpasses Shinedown. The depth and rawness of their lyrics and their instrumentals are incredible. Great bands don’t always have to have great singers. Take Nirvana, Kurt Cobain’s voice was awful, but so many people loved them. It’s all about how a band draws you in emotionally.

[@melissastruxness512]

@@jamiestevener1248 oh I disagree have seen both in concert Shinedown and Brent is FAR superior

[@melissastruxness512]

@@OpticHamster69 not much

[@SillySnowFox]

I first heard Shinedown back in highschool. The local radio station kept playing 45 and I loved it so much that I tracked down and figured out when the CD was going to be released. Then on the DAY it came out, I went to MediaPlay (remember those?) and bought Leave A Whisper and listened to it out in my car on repeat for DAYS. I've been a fan of Shinedown ever since.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi SillySnowFox, Elizabeth reacted to, "45," on Oct/2021 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KlZX6CnZigbZI She also reacted to, "Simple Man," on Sept/2021 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2K9Z2torN6WjtE and she reacted to, "Call Me," in July/2022 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKiunaOboKiNe80 and her Tea Time interview w/ Brent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5PLn5lmd8qce80 and here's a link to Elizabeth's other videos: kzbin.infovideos

[@stefaniebrauer128]

Thank you so much for sharing a piece of your world while reacting to this. This song resonates with me so much because of dealing with depression myself and learning about my family history with this illness by sharing my experience. As a result my sisters, nieces & nephews were able to seek help and talk about what they were feeling openly. And now I’m sharing this song with my son hoping he will wake up and fight. 💜

[@busterellis7188]

This may sound crazy, but there is no telling how many lives this song has saved.

[@wildlyawakened]

I have every Shinedown album. Every song from them is amazing. The Amaryllis album is beautiful.

[@HeathClark]

That whole album should’ve gone #1. Truly one of the most well written albums of our time. 🤘🏻

[@poundcake88]

Great album!

[@1slow5point0]

That was the first song I ever heard them perform live. I became a fan after that show.

[@stuxinator8187]

Random suggestion that I doubt many people have said: The Bleeding by Five Finger Death Punch. There's a few different vocal styles in there and I'd love to see what an expert such as yourself thinks of it.

[@jameszurlinden8925]

I'd love to see a look at Five Finger Death Punch!

[@darkinntent2232]

Agreed!!

[@falloutcycle1550]

For sure. Though. Wrong side of heaven is awesome too.

[@sethkaicer319]

Elizabeth and I found the hills have eyes and poked them out.

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Elizabeth weiß warum Schmetterlinge lachen Denn sie weiß wie Wolken schmecken

[@oglschmitt]

Hmmm. That's a mean streak I didn't realize E had. 😆 But do the hills have ears? If so, maybe Mrs. Zharoff can bring them to life with the sound of music.

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Hmmm...A pun on rocks moving to music without writing Rock n' Roll... difficult, very difficult.. 😂

[@sethkaicer319]

@@joergojschaefer3521 I'm always looking to give you intrigue

[@PeppersMom]

This was THE song that made me really notice Shinedown. If there's ever a need in life to be motivated, just put this song on and BAM! I have a terrible celebrity crush on Brent. Not only is he one of the most gifted vocalists of all time, but he seems so down to earth. You don't see that much in rock stars. I have to agree with him. This is the song to know if you want to know Shinedown. 🤘(You should also do "Not Strong Enough", which he did with Apocalyptica. Knowing he's from TN, when he sings "You look in my eyes, I'm stripped of my pride", you can really hear his southern accent on the "I" sounds. The video is fantastic.)

[@Buckknife66]

Brent was on Tour here in Wisconsin is live in a town that I guess he stops by whenever they are on tour around here or he has family here but no joke went to church (going through some tough times thought prayer might help) and there in the church was Brent I literally thought no way in hell went up and asked fully expecting to be told nope guy was fully honest and said yea I almost lost myself for a second talked with him just got to thank an artist who's music had seen me through so many dark days that brought positivity and motivation to me when nothing else hit me deep down like that just a top of the line guy

[@anessalyn1035]

You asked what the video is about. In the video a little girl is snatched and her dad pays a man to rescue her before she's sold off. He is returning her to her family is why all the hugs. Their song that inspires me Cut The Cord

[@jidypowell8783]

This entire album is excellent. Every song is great. You need to listen the whole thing.

[@k.w.channel3051]

More shinedown, you won't be disappointed! Thank you, you're awesome.

[@ncsok9]

They definitely have some amazing music. If you want to hear a POWERFUL song by Shinedown I recommend “What A Shame”. It’s amazingly powerful.

[@mireilleblacke6567]

Couldn't agree more.

[@slaterbater1988]

"There's a hard life For every silver spoon There's a touch of gray For every shade of blue That's the way that I see life If there was nothing wrong Then there'd be nothing right" one of my favorite lyrics ever. Gets me every time.

[@Jrocka7x]

This song is so fun. I saw them in 2008 with Avenged Sevenfold, Buckcherry, and Saving Abel. The sad part was that Buckcherry was amazing and blew my mind, but the whole audience only knew one song.

[@darrelldog5]

Let me guess? The only song everyone knew from Buckcherry was "Crazy Bitch" Lol. How about "Sorry". A great song also ..

[@tonya4689]

Buckcherry's best songs are those that have not been played on the radio. "Confessions" is their most underrated album.

[@MuriKakari]

They closed with this when I saw them live in April. It was beyond intense and amazing and the anticipation! The entire arena was waiting for it all concert and when the clapping started- I think our excitement briefly drowned out the band.

[@kelliechristenson686]

I saw them this past week. I was waiting all night to hear it as well!

[@theshig9618]

The first time I ever heard Shinedown was at a music festival in Austin, Texas. I was there to see one the bands that would be on later in the night, and they were one of the opening acts. I was BLOWN AWAY by the energy they brought to their music, and I've been a fan ever sense.

[@halliemarlow9117]

One of the best shinedown songs! You should absolutely do Follow You! His voice is so beautiful and the lyrics are so sweet! ☺️

[@stephanierempel4138]

Shinedown doesn't have a song that you can't relate to. They're all so so good!

[@LynxfireeGaming]

I've loved shinedown for years, even have their song "Daylight" featured in my wedding as the song I walk down the aisle too. But I will say Brent looks much better now both physically and mentally since he's gotten clean and turned himself around. He's a great inspiration to everyone.

[@glennstarkey7087]

Agree daylight is awesome

[@Adventures_With_The_Missus]

Loved their song Enemies too, the film clip was great and very well done.

[@scottreynolds9902]

Elizabeth I wanted to say thank you for the analysis of the depression and the struggle and pain that you have to fight through. I am diagnosed 25 years of bipolar 2 with depression and General anxiety disorder. I isolate and am afraid of the outside world which adds to the depression. Music is my life. I have a support group in place that consists of a case manager to help me with social anxiety and getting me to appointments and my biggest and most important person is my nephew that comes and gets me and takes me to his house to get out to watch a movie or football. I turned him into a metalhead by turning him onto Metallica and the song "One". I can cope in situations if I am with someone that I trust and understands me and sees the qeues of my possible panic attack and makes me focus on a conversation with them. I fight everyday to get better and have done better. My nephew and I went to a Metallica concert in 2019 and that was so liberating. I love Metallica and him and any Metallica fan can tell you that fans are family so I wasn't freaking out. I just focused on James and even sang along and had the best time. Anyway I love this song and now see it in a different light and love it even more. You always do a great job with your videos and I appreciate you being "there" for me. I hope that your baby and husband are doing well. Best wishes always from a friend that you don't know but knows you and appreciates all that you do for all of us! Thank you!

[@supedigilady2132]

If you only knew how many lives this band has saved. How many peoples minds have been changed by their lyrics. In just finding your channel today, but watching you discover what so many already know...shinedown is an absolute blessing and i am so glad i ran across them so many years ago with simple man being the first i heard.

[@lifesgood9528]

Ive never heard of this band before or heard the singer! Fantastic voice! I especially love the explanations and face expressions as it makes me giggle. A talented artist reviewing fellow artists. I LoVe IT 👌🎵🌐😊💥🤟😖❤🌏

[@ashleylee5445]

Hi Lisa, this is 2007, this band has evolved so much since 2003 but I think they cover all rock tastes. The Sound of Madness Album is a great place to start. It's a classic !!

[@lifesgood9528]

@@ashleylee5445 I just googled them and checked Spotify as clearly I’ve been living under a rock lol 😂 🎶 thank u so much ☺️

[@kirbys1370]

@@lifesgood9528 , Elizabeth reacted to, "45," on Oct/2021 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KlZX6CnZigbZI She also reacted to, "Simple Man," on Sept/2021 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2K9Z2torN6WjtE and she reacted to, "Call Me," in July/2022 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKiunaOboKiNe80 and her Tea Time interview w/ Brent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5PLn5lmd8qce80 and here's a link to Elizabeth's other videos: kzbin.infovideos

[@lifesgood9528]

@@kirbys1370 Thank u 🙏🏽 I wasn’t sure if Elizabeth’s name 😊 & I shall watch them as soon as I sit still long enuf 😆☀️💥

[@nourmezher4129]

This is the only video i have EVER turned on a notification for i am SO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS!

[@Dan_J_Hoyt]

PLEASE do the acoustic version of 45 and simple man from their extended album. Best vocal performance I’ve ever heard! By far his best work.

[@blakehoward313]

Agreed!!

[@JikachiKreft]

Those were her first 2 Shinedown videos she analyzed.

[@Dan_J_Hoyt]

@@JikachiKreft she did those songs but they weren’t the acoustic versions which are way better than the music video/ live performance after he hurt his voice. Long story short they are VERY different experiences.

[@JikachiKreft]

@@Dan_J_Hoyt aahh gotcha, don't believe i've heard those versions then.

[@Dan_J_Hoyt]

@@JikachiKreft kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH3PhKZjfrJgiq8

[@barrelmaker3930]

Its a must to watch Shinedown in concert. One of the best live bands ever.

[@diegosalinas2085]

Smashed that like button even before clicking play. Rock on 🤘 An undercover good singer back from the 90s grunge moment is the band called Candlebox, songs like Far Behind and Cover Me were so underrated. Hope you read this and consider doing a video on them. Thanks 🙂

[@CJ_esc.artist]

This was always one of my favorite songs of Shinedown and your commentary combined with the songs theme, the video, your sharing of your struggles really made this hit home and one of my favorites!

[@cbdawg4242]

More Shinedown, any Shinedown. This whole album is great!

[@bubbajoe165]

I always felt really connected to this song. As someone with PTSD, depression and anxiety I still struggle with fighting for myself sometimes. And as a cancer survivor I really feel the lyrics "some how I'm still here to explain". One last thing is love your content, keep up the great work!

[@Bloodrose75]

I very much enjoyed your analysis of this. I would be interested in your thoughts of another one of his works; Apocalyptica feat. Brent Smith - 'Not Strong Enough'. This poigniant love song is delivered with tenderness and passion and Orchestration of heart-rending beauty. It is a lesser-known piece that I feel so fortunate to have discovered. Thank you.

[@callumwright36]

I've seen shinedown a couple of times now and they're one of the best modern bands to go see I played there cover of simple man on my dads funeral 8 years later I still cry listening to it all of their music is just fantastic 👏

[@kingchaos7522]

Thank you sooo much for listening and enjoying this song!!!! I really hope you decide to check out their song Second Chance it is arguably one of their best songs to date!!!! Please please please give it a listen and reaction!!!!

[@titledwall1963]

I remember when this song came out, and it made these guys my favorite band ever... that has yet to change. The whole album is worth listening to

[@Natetendo64]

Brent is an incredible vocalist. You can really hear it shine in his Smith & Myers work, highly recommend checking it out.

[@briansiggsauerjkd890]

Saw them live..This song was their opener..Melted our faces and ears off!! Such a great singer!! Blown away

[@TheDt118]

This entire album is incredible. So many timeless classics

[@vickimartin6512]

The little album that could, according to Zach. Sirius XM had Shinedown Radio and Zach spoke about Sound of Madness and how almost every track could have been a single and how no matter what song they play from the album at a show, the audience knows it word for word. Darn right we do!

[@chrisklema9992]

I love how brent tends to hit a sweet spot in his voice that resonates so strongly. Such a full powerful tone.

[@bradsimpson9396]

Great reaction Elizabeth! The Sound of Madness album is AMAZING. Not a bad song on it. I’d love to see you analyze “I Dare You”, which shows Brent’s entire range. Additionally, I’d love to see you do a video on Jonathan Davis from Korn and his voice. He pours a lot of emotion into his singing. “Falling Away from Me" would be a good reaction or “Alone I Break”, a personal favourite of mine

[@cariebennett]

Please, please, PLEASE do more Shinedown songs! I absolutely LOVE Brent's voice and learning more about his songs.

[@redhotchilifan98]

I've seen shinedown live and Brent is absolutely phenomenal live

[@VesselXVII]

Yay! So glad you did another Shinedown track! If you're going to do more, What A Shame (to really hear Brent's range and power) or Breaking Inside.

[@belh4wk]

Discovered Shinedown with the movie Daredevil back in the day and was sold instantly. This band gets (or used to get) a lot of sh*t but the vocal talent of Brent is undeniable

[@KRGordon82]

Daredevil soundtrack had so many great songs.

[@richardchocolas8800]

I really enjoyed your interview with Brent Smith & I really enjoyed your reactions to their songs. I've been listening to Shinedown since they first came out, because I live in Jacksonville Florida.

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

Shinedown Second Chance or .45) Both great songs 🎵 Besides Miles Kennedy(Altar Bridge/Slash Snakepit) One of the best modern rock vocslist!

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Kevin, Elizabeth reacted to, "45," on Oct/2021 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KlZX6CnZigbZI She also reacted to, "Simple Man," on Sept/2021 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2K9Z2torN6WjtE and she reacted to, "Call Me," in July/2022 if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKiunaOboKiNe80 and her Tea Time interview w/ Brent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5PLn5lmd8qce80 and here's a link to Elizabeth's other videos: kzbin.infovideos

[@DonnaLew52]

Agree

[@tara7261]

I saw Shinedown a few weeks ago and it was the best night of my life. The charisma, the way Brent was so attentive to the people in the audience, the energy on stage and in the crowd. I cried three times. They didnt start as my favourite band but im starting to wonder if theyre taking the number one spot. Theyre at least at number two. Best show and best night of my life. Ive never felt so alive.

[@WuvuxinfinityKk]

I just happened across your comment while watching this. I have to tell you I just went to my 1st Shinedown concert a few weeks ago as well. I have loved them from the very beginning and so many times through the years wanted to see them so badly but it wasn't meant to be until just last month. I cried multiple times as well! I'm glad to know that I wasn't the only one so overcome with emotion. I don't know about you but I felt like the energy they were exuding was straight up magic. Goosebumps for sure everytime I even think about it. I knew it was going to be amazing but I truly have no words for what I felt the night I saw them. What an experience and more than that , being around so many amazing like minded people... so cool. May I ask what show you were at? I feel honored to say I witnessed Brent receive the key to the city in Knoxville!

[@vickimartin6512]

I just saw them for the 10th time. Their shows are incredible and I love how they talk to you like it’s just you and them in a room. They treat everyone like family and really make sure everyone has a great time. Can’t recommend these guys enough. Glad you got to see them! Maybe one day you’ll be seeing them for the 10th time!!

[@AlejandraGarcia-ky5dl]

i started with second chance and the crow and the butterfly and i was hooked with their first album. they featured dancers and i love the message it convoyed they are amazing live and super down to earth in person love barry on drums with his deeds going wild and brent's amazing voice, with zach on guitar and back vocals, and eric on bass and back vocals i was a teen loving them and their rock punk style well they're older and aged like fine wine and look amazing in suits

[@stant.m4233]

Love Shinedown. Took my son to see them when they played here recently. such a great show.

[@houseofpaynepersonaltraining]

It's always a delight to see someone really enjoy a song they have never heard before. It's like "now you know how I feel when I hear it". Keep it up.

[@dianacourtney-smith9633]

I love your reaction! I remember the first time I heard this song - it was like nothing I'd ever heard before. Every song they have is an exploration of something new. I just love them, album and in concert!

[@lucaswasieleski6454]

This whole album is worth checking out. Hands down one of my favorite Shinedown CDs to listen ro 🤘🖤🔥

[@Dont.Tread.On.Me1974]

I love your excitement and energy. Very adorable and fun to watch You really love what you're doing

[@seanhendren5874]

You’re so Bubbly and nice I can’t believe you of all people had depression. So glad you’ve gotten past that point. It’s great that you’re trying to help others as well.

[@shannonsteiner5303]

Save Me. Written when Brent was younger. I love it, but the message is heartbreaking. Our youth in trouble, feeling lost, what is their future.

[@scottpurcell8550]

This song is in my Shinedown top 5. As you said, the lyrics are powerful and have different meanings to all who listen. I would recommend Diamond Eyes as another with powerful, meaningful lyrics.

[@glennstarkey7087]

This great song

[@Holthusstormchaser]

Love this song and it got me through a lot. To me the lyric, “ sometimes the darkest hour never comes in the night, you can sleep with a gun” means that with depression, the day time is the darkest and when you have to really fight. Where as the night, just like a gun for protection, sleep is a kind of protection. Sleeping is a break from it.

[@marinemomma62]

I love this whole album!!! My favorite ❤️🎵🖤

[@thisiswhywedashcam1682]

Definition of Shinedown: Excellent music. Outstanding lyrics. Exceptional vocals. The track "Daylight" sends a message that all should hear. Thank you Elizabeth for another in-depth analysis. You help us understand the thought behind the lyrics presented through the delivery of the message. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

[@reeeddd590]

Loved your interview with Brent. Lucky you! he is very cool indeed. Had the pleasure to fill in on guitar for a few shows a decade ago. Brent has always been one of my favs and is probably one of the best all time vocalists. Have been into Ghost as of late. Would love your opinion of Tobias and his band. Best example? check out their latest, "Spillways" this should be a treat! thank you for all your wonderful content.

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

She'll have a hard time checking out Tobias' mouthshape through the Cardinal's latex mask 😁 Maybe for the Halloween season Ghost can finally make an appearance. Hunter's Moon would obviously work well in that context, or perhaps Dance Macabre. Also hoping for an overdue return to King Diamond...

[@stphilomena911]

I would suggest darkness in the heart of my love or circe. Very incredible production and vocals

[@wadehephner]

I love Shinedown. They are so good live and hve a great message!

[@bjrnfalch3288]

I would recomend reacting to a form of music called Joik. Joik is the traditional Sami music form. It is characterized by a reciting manner of singing, repetition and variation built on short formulas and special vocal techniques. Joik is one of the oldest formes of folk music in Europe. Some good starting points i know of on youtube is "Ella Marie Hætta isaksen- Maze", "joiken fra Ante-filmen" and "Five sami joik songs from Karasjok, Norway(1954)"

[@jodiemanthei6160]

This whole album is fantastic from beginning to end. This song grabbed me and wouldn’t let go.

[@michaelmcdermott209]

I love this song and there are so many great things about it. Brent's voice had a different texture then, Crow chasing a Butterfly is a good example his approach to this album. You should absolutely check out that song next.