Queensryche "Take Hold of the Flame" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

I was so impressed by Geoff Tate in "Silent Lucidity" we just had to bring another Queensryche song to the channel as quickly as possible. I did not expect this. What a stunning, awe inspiring voice in a much too short of a song!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Queensryche performing "Take Hold of the Flame” live in Tokyo.
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Performed by Queensryche - Words and Music by Chris DeGarmo & Geoff Tate
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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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[@petepedersen6138]

Hello i really love your channel and your insights are so great i would love to see you review queensryche's song London off of rage for order or only see in infrared same album thank you for your channel and time

[@gt4589]

Why react to a band and not React to their BIGGEST HIT " I Don't Believe in Love"????? That's the one you need to react to! Its an awesome song....... and video.

[@petepedersen6138]

@@gt4589 I agree it's a great song but in my opinion rage for order is their best album it was so ahead of it's time and it put queensryche as one of the top bands and they kept putting out great albums but rage was the one that was incredible from start to finish

[@gt4589]

@@petepedersen6138 The Song I mentioned is what put them on the Map... period. It was also from their Platinum selling Album "MindCrime"... The Album you mentioned didn't sell half as much, and was release 2 years before they even showed up on MTV... Now if theres a Specific Song on the album you mention that Out-performs "I don't believe in Love" Vocally... then by all means, lets hear it...

[@charlesattard6712]

Hi, I love your KZbin channel, and your reaction to Queensryche. You should have a look at Suite Sister Mary video by Queensryche , it's awesome , I think you will really enjoy it

[@jimwalsh7755]

Elizabeth: my mind is breaking, his voice is so impressive Metal fans from the 80's: yes.

[@metalmayhem1716]

Yeah, but our minds could'nt break, coz we were listening with our hearts, balls and instincts. We used our minds after several listenings, only. To analyse or to steal the tabs... for a worthy cover version... And most of us failed.

[@keithmorgan1170]

metal?

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

@@scott8319 I used to hear some of their songs on the radio in the Chicagoland area well into the 90's until the rock and metal stations died and all that was left was altrock, college rock, and oldies. Maybe we were just lucky in my area back then. My boss listens to a rock station that still plays them on occasion. It is a damn shame that the radio used to dictate how successful a band could be.

[@Nopeandnope3861]

@@scott8319 he’s saying because it’s metal it’s not getting airtime ...possibly

[@jbm0866]

@@keithmorgan1170 In the context of the mid 80's, yes. Of course there was heavier stuff at the time and before, but none of that got any radio airplay beyond the odd college radio station taking a break from British new wave.

[@rushy67rr97]

I think all of us Metal Heads have been waiting for this, I still think this is one of the finest live vocal performances of all time, Tate in his prime was untouchable 💪😎🤘

[@dvaderwasframed]

I love the studio version of this. The live version is even better. I saw them open twice for Metallica. Once in Fresno and also Oakland. Amazing live

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Indeed, that's why I proposed this song, between of course I guess a lot of people too...and her comment before even the Premiere says it all, she's hooked !

[@george_photo]

Agreed my friend

[@lea-anne9133]

He absolutely was👍🏻

[@bloodysmurf]

Agreed, this is fantsatic. I'm also still waiting for the Ayreon live Into the Electric Castle amazing vocalist buffet :)

[@wadehampton5116]

Geoff Tate has never gotten the mainstream respect he deserved. The period between 84 and about 93 he was supernatural. Those octave jumps you mentioned are kind of his trademark.

[@cyber5873]

Geoff got all kinds of respect. He's up there with Halford and Dickinson as far as respect goes.

[@wadehampton5116]

@@cyber5873 He did get respect from people who knew what a 4-octave voice was and could do. Most casual radio listeners had no idea who he was. Mindcrime opened the door and Empire was unstoppable. We shouldn't forget songwriting. Without great songs, it doesn't matter how good the voice is.

[@ericgarcia5810]

At that time People were not able o prepare for Geoffs talent

[@SuperWIDEgaming]

This. All of this.

[@maddogtungate6740]

That's because mainstream music is pure garbage.

[@johnogden1020]

Its important to keep in mind, this is not a studio take, this is LIVE. No retakes or over dubs. THAT IS HIS VOICE!

[@Monsterdrumma]

Yep and it is exactly like the record, pretty mind blowing honestly!

[@mermaid_at_heart213]

@@Monsterdrumma I saw them live in '91 and it was an experience like I've never had before or since.

[@benstrout3231]

Actually, according to the video sleeve's liner notes, portions of this performance were re-recorded. Listen to Before the Storm from this Budokan [Tokyo] show; it's not included in the video, but live audio recorded from the board can be found online as an example of unsweetened Queensryche for comparison. I've seen Tate perform with these guys literally a dozen times going back to Rage. They're the tightest and most album-perfect live band this side of Maiden. But Live in Tokyo was polished later.

[@beornthebear.8220]

You bet it is!

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Also it's his encore.

[@efilnickufessin]

Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Rob Halford (Judas Priest), and Geoff Tate (Queensryche) are affectionately known at The Three Tremors. It is more than earned.

[@nashidmamoon9151]

Michael Kiske of Helloween is so underrated he's just as great as the three as well.

[@matthewarms3786]

@@nashidmamoon9151 a portion of that is from him bowing out of music for quite a bit, so he didn't stay on everyone's radar. Though a silver lining of that is he can still do all his 80's repertoire justice in his 50's and his work with Avantasia and Pumpkins United the last few years were fantastic.

[@johnyoung4561]

🤘🤘🤘

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I could totally get on board with this!

[@Axe_Slinger]

@@nashidmamoon9151 Kiske/Somerville wprked well together! Amanda Somerville had been a vocal coach for Floor and Simone Simons!

[@a2ndopynyn]

*Vocal Coach:* "OMG, that was amazing!" *Queensryche fans:* "Hey, Hi there, Welcome to Geoff Tate."

[@orjanjohansson6392]

"Eyes of a Stranger" would be my suggestion. Absolutely surreal vocal performance.

[@why2kmax]

Absolutely agree

[@Igmu89]

The entire Operation Mindcrime album is a must not miss. Each song moves you through a story - you can't listen to just one song! ;)

[@jdsartre9520]

we could hang out.

[@crypticify]

Best studio vocal performance of all time IMO

[@randyman1331]

@@Igmu89 I still kick myself in the ass for not going to Operation Livecrime when it came to my city in the early 90s

[@terrycolletti6793]

Chris DeGarmo is a criminally underrated vocalist himself. Range is outta this world!

[@vamptrampified2348]

Queensryche was completely underrated

[@guymorris6596]

Last I heard he was a commercial pilot in Seattle.

[@adamtereska8734]

Chris DeGarmo could do a solo record in his own right. No doubt about it.

[@crimsonskies1445]

Absolutely 100% correct

[@JeffDonovanbostonwolf]

@@guymorris6596 His daughter sings and he has done some music with her.

[@zeer0squared]

I said it on another video and I'll say it again - Not enough credit goes to Chris DeGarmo for all of his harmonies that he sings along with Geoff. And such an awesome guitarist to boot!

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

Also his lyrics. He wrote and cowrote a lot, and really seemed to be the key to the band's greatness, looking at their body of work after he left, there's some gems but they don't compare.

[@WacoSpacco]

Don’t forget Chris and Geoff collaborated on most of their songs, which is the reason Ryche was never the same after he retired.

[@andypayne2743]

Love degarmo, he always solos to suit the so g and never overplays, great song writer too.

[@jmscoving]

Agreed DeGarmo was the difference maker. His writing of music and lyrics was tantamount in making the Ryche. The front man gets more credit than he deserves. That being said Tate was the greatest vocalist on the planet for a time.

[@Lordestroyer]

No DeGarmo, no ‘ryche!

[@alexfisher4595]

This is such a great example of what Geoff was capable of in his prime.

[@darthsparrow1358]

Check out sweet oblivion

[@mychaelhouck2404]

H from Marillion too.

[@ral8031]

@FatalPies Midnight was AMAZING! Red sharks!!!!

[@erwinamesz7642]

@FatalPies ohhh, that’s true! For me Midnight and Geoff are tied for first!

[@michaelfaith3]

@@mychaelhouck2404 Exactly!!!! I've been waiting for her to do "Neverland" by Marillion forever. And just in case she's reading this... "Marillion - Neverland (Out of Season 2009)". kzbin.info/www/bejne/omSxmYGwbpJ4haM .The vocalist is Steve Hogarth, though most Marillion fans just call him "H". This is a very emotional & soulful performance in which, towards the end, he does a live echo effect using no electronic gadgets, just vocal dynamics and closeness/distance from the microphone. A one of a kind voice, too!

[@jasontroy3911]

When a trained Opera singers jaw drops hearing your voice you just killed it...

[@MrMajikman1]

Geoff Tate was also trained in opera by his aunt.

[@danielpapp4080]

Wow! Nice to know

[@markmidkiff7048]

You're right about Chris DeGarmo. Probably one of the most underrated writers, guitarist and backing vocalist of that Era. One of the best in my opinion. So talented

[@RavenStorm702]

Exactly right. When he left Queensryche, that was effectively the end of the band.

[@Kylora2112]

I love seeing people's brains melt when Geoff hits that "children of the niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!" line after he's already melted their brains 3 other times earlier in the song :)

[@johns7530]

I think is children of the light... changes the meaning just a bit (children of the night was what dracula said when he heard the sound of wolves howling, lol!)

[@TobyGuidry]

@@johns7530 You are correct. It is "light". As in the thing you get from a flame.

[@autumnphillips151]

@@johns7530 Yeah, that’s why “children of the night” is so much cooler! Also, Whitesnake made a song called “Children of the Night”.

[@autumnphillips151]

@@TobyGuidry Or it’s “night”, as in “I wanna rock ‘n’ roll all night”.

[@TobyGuidry]

@@autumnphillips151 I'm not theorizing, or going by sound. The liner notes in the album say "children of the light". I've owned vinyl, cassette, and CD copies. Cheers.

[@jasperdevries1726]

To make matters worse, this was the 12th song in the set. Tate was truly unstoppable at that time.

[@redhotchilifan98]

He is a once in a lifetime voice

[@scorpions1965]

Damn

[@psyclepath1964]

When I was in my teens and twenties, this song made me feel like I could take-on the world! I'm 56 now, and it still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. 🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@BH-po6wu]

True that. The louder the better.

[@georgedunsonjr8699]

I feel the same, the beginning brings tears for some reason. Tate was/is a vocal God ❤️💪🤘

[@plushstitches5146]

I'm 56. Absolutely agree. First heard this live in San Diego Starlight Bowl Balboa Park outdoors with jets landing overhead, Operation: Mindcrime tour

[@Malc2112]

Me too. Saw them open for Maiden on the Warning tour. I was taking a cinemaphotography class and we snuck a super 8mm camera in there down my friends pants. Lol. Still have the film.

[@psyclepath1964]

@@Malc2112 DUDE! POST IT!!! PLEASE! 🤘😎🤙 I saw them on Operation Mindcrime tour. 4th row floor, just to be right of center stage. It was AWESOME! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@allieren]

I saw someone comment recently that this song was an encore. The fact that he had the kind of vocal stamina to do this after already performing for ~2 hours is mind blowing.

[@louispounds7486]

And he smoked cigarettes a lot back then too…true talented man.

[@butlerscott26]

Their album "Operation Mindcrime" is one of the pinnacles of rock music. It's impossible to suggest a particular song as they are strung together exquisitely to tell a unique story. I know you can't do a video for an entire album. But, you should sit down with the lyrics and enjoy it in it's entirety. It was a literal life changer for me.

[@scottflesia363]

Yup.

[@asipu1234]

+1!!

[@bradbowers7145]

Yep. I hadn't heard many of those Mindcrime tracks in years, but could instantly recall every single lyric of every song on that album without missing a beat when hearing it 25 years later. That album was and is an absolute masterpiece.

[@Agsded1973]

Agreed. Operation: Mindcrime is perhaps the greatest progressive metal opera ever recorded.

[@laurencepearl7096]

Suite Sister Mary is probably my favorite from that EPIC album

[@YanksOnTop]

Her facial expressions when he hits those high notes is priceless 😂

[@devonmartin4411]

I watch her channel just for her expressions.

[@s1lentsamurai]

she legit has a proper eargasm face. Love the reactions

[@adamtereska8734]

Her facial expressions to the E-5's were totally asking, "Where the hell did THAT come from!!!!!????"

[@Halloween111]

Before she even begins, Queensryche fans are going "Wait for it...Wait for it" Now check out Helloween "Keeper of the 7 keys"

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I did a Helloween video last year, but had to take it down due to copyright. I may repost it again soon?

[@Halloween111]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Cool. I must have missed it. Michael Kiske Has some astonishing vocals.

[@jedisparky]

So true....

[@BilboCameron]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I just don't understand the mentality of blockers. You would think they would appreciate the positive thoughts.

[@gabrieloliveira9151]

Michael Kiske's solo is very good !! "Always"

[@glennsmiley7704]

If you didnt see Tate in the 80's and early 90's, you missed the oportunity to witness one of the single greatest metal vocalists of all time. In his prime, he was untouchable. Even Dickinson or Halford could not touch Tate. Queensryche were so awesome live and sounded just like you are hearing them here....Legends🤟🤟🤟

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

I saw them at monsters of rock with scorpions, van halen, dokken, can't remember who else. Wait! I think Metallica was there too. This was in the late 80s i believe.

[@carlosanderwald2360]

Those 3 were and still are amazing. I would add Kiske to that group.

[@plushstitches5146]

I couldn't agree more! I was blessed to see them for Operation: Mindcrime, Empire/Operation: Livecrime and the 20th anniversary of Mindcrime. I saw Judas Priest in the late 80s also but Queensryche blew them away

[@JeffHuntsinger]

DIO!

[@jefferytullis1702]

Operation mind crime

[@russellhamilton2877]

I do believe that #ElizabethZarhoff will be absolutely blown away by Geoff's vocal range. This performance is legendary. Us Metalheads, especially of an older generation, have been crying out for this reaction. Elizabeth, you are very welcome 🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤

[@matthbva]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@NorthgateLP]

The only song that rivals this for vocal performance that I know is Lost Horizon - Highlander (The One)

[@tonyflanders1272]

I've listened to this song/performance at least a hundred times and every vocal coaches and others reaction to it and never thought about how the background chants are like cheers, absolutely busted out laughing when she said that, she is so cute

[@just4guitar558]

Definitely OPERATION MINDCRIME. It is THE Metal Opera.

[@donaldmurphy3148]

Yep.

[@armlegx]

Operation Mindcrime was my favorite album in Junior High. The only problem is while the whole album is amazing, you need to listen to the whole album. Which I recommend.

[@octoberland1620]

@@armlegx I disagree with you Mark about having to listen to the whole album. I think that one of the amazing things about Mindcrime is that each song works individually on its own, as well as all the songs working together as a whole. At any rate, Mindcrime is definitely one of the best metal albums ever made and I too recommend listening to the whole album.

[@daddyosink4413]

@@armlegx in my opinion it is still one of the best albums ever written.... especially as a concept album. Speaking of concept albums, if havent ever you need to check out Crimson Idol and Neon God 1&2 by WASP.

[@asraiSOA]

@@armlegx By far one of THE best concept albums of all time.

[@HellBatDC]

Chris DeGarmo's backing vocals are so often overlooked. He's Queensryches Michael Anthony. A secret weapon. Like, look who he's doubling!

[@idlemikejams]

I saw this live. He sang 3 albums worth of material in one show! This guy was the man. Best Vocalist Ever!!

[@qualitycolorconcertphotos2935]

I attended and photographed Queensryche's first EVER "public performance" as Queensryche on June 29,1983 (Portland, OR). Tate hit every note (just as recorded) and they were my favorite band for the next 10 years afterwards. Tate was unbeatable in his range, for years after. Hard to believe that was 38 years ago. How time flies.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Did you attend their club performances before they did big concerts? That would be so cool to walk into a bar and hear the beginning of this great band.

[@qualitycolorconcertphotos2935]

@@thisismagacountry1318 No, I didn't. I wasn't from their local area (4.5 hours south). Definitely would have been cool to, though.

[@jeneraljax29]

@@thisismagacountry1318 hilarious name dude!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GovnaAndy]

I love that a vocal expert can really appreciate how amazing Geoff's vocal abilities are!

[@salonsavy6476]

Hallelujah 👍👍

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

I got Tate in my metal Mt. Rushmore singers along with Dickinson, Halford and Dio.

[@carlopepi]

Were m8

[@TheRealMediaMan]

Vocal abilities were... he stopped being able to carry those high notes 20 years ago

[@noahproulx2050]

Queen of the Ryche, Lady wore Black, Walk in the shadows, or Eyes of a stranger. All are so good

[@moonshinefiftyseven6063]

That was the song that started me off. Saw them in concert multiple times. Geoff Tate is awesome live.

[@bearloh4740]

Funny how eyes of a stranger is still extremely relevant

[@MM1717mm]

and it STILL kicks serious ass 👍

[@larryh.5229]

Queen of the Ryche.... Remember that Geoff Tate was about 19 years old.

[@sargerobo5792]

Queen of the Reich was the first Queensryche song I ever heard and I was blown away

[@Truthkiller13]

Back watching this again Jan 24, 2022. Her reaction to Geoff never gets old.

[@seanr1013q]

seriously makes me happy to see her happiness

[@SixSixtiSix]

Yeah. Elizabeth's expressions are priceless. She's like a 10 year old and mom just offered seconds on dessert. I would love for her to do a reaction/analysis on Rush - 2112: Overture / The Temples Of Syrinx / Discovery. Though, perhaps skip the Overture. A bit too long.

[@fatboynick4104]

Tate is one of my favorite singers. His range was crazy good. But for me, what made him one of the best is his emotions in his singing. He didn't just sing, he told a story. I hope one day you listen and react to Suite Sister Mary from their Operation Mindcrime album. He does a duet with Pamela Moore. They had so much chemistry and intensity together, it will give you chills up and down your spine.

[@fatboynick4104]

@FatalPies I've been a fan of Crimson Glory/Midnight for many years. The first time I heard Transcendence, I was blown away by his voice. To say he is better is subjective. If I had to choose who I prefer, Tate is my preference.

[@BadgerNCarolina]

@Fatboy - I was coming here to recommend Suite Sister Mary too. I love the harmonies and how they play off each other in the livecrime version, and think Liz will truly appreciate it. Most of the MTV unplugged stuff is good too, like I Will Remember.

[@tinman271]

A million times this.. the entire Operation Mindcrime album is a masterpiece..

[@chryse]

@@tinman271 I love, love, LOVE the Operation Mindcrime album. I would love to see Elizabeth react to "Eyes of a Stranger" or "I Don't Believe in Love".

[@CypressWalker]

Suite Sister Mary

[@chrisyoung1807]

I have been listening to Geoff Tate for almost 40 yrs. now and that was one of the best analysis of his vocal style and range I have ever heard and that includes the Metal community who have studied him for decades. You heard all the nuances in his voice in such a short time I can tell you're the real deal. Much respect....

[@Physics_Dude]

Shit. 40 years. I need a drink.

[@jmscoving]

She is as hot as she is smart

[@nfrancis100]

Right? At first I was like "40 years? This guy's full of shit." Then I realized I owed him an apology and I'm too old.

[@PlacidDragon]

@@nfrancis100 Pretty much the exactly same conclusion i came to....lol :D

[@jamwerx]

Ugggg yup. I remember seeing them barely in jr high in San Diego opening for keel. Back when they might have still been in late teens or just hitting 20’s and when his voice was still young and ungodly powerful.

[@motoguzzigriso]

Chris DeGarmo’s backing vocals and harmonies are awesome.

[@mikesacklyn2372]

And he was actually performing the higher part of the duo in his spots.

[@nunjabiz9456]

When Chris left queensryche, the band was done for.

[@valleyags47]

Chris was the soul of the band.

[@adamtereska8734]

Chris Degarmo in my opinion is one of the most underrated singers ever.

[@mystic_tacos]

Geoff Tate and Chris Degarmo went together like John Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora

[@buttkrusher]

Three words: Roads to Madness. Do it, you will never be the same! Tate was the MAN! I was fortunate enough to see him about 10 times between "The Warning" & "American Soldier". He killed it every time.

[@stacyhandchild1688]

Geoff Tate by nature is a baritone,who also can sing in the Tenor register. In his younger days his reputation of a 4plus octave range made him one of the popular Hard Rock/Metal vocalists of the time.In later Queensryche years he experimented in using his baritone register as their songwriting style changed with the times,this period included songs like Silent Lucidity etc One song to check out would be the studio version of "Roads To Madness" from their debut album "The Warning",a song that shows most of Geoff's techniques in the one song.

[@Rhiawiz]

I have seen Queensryche perform “Take Hold of the Flame” live over 30 times, and yes, I felt lucky every time. Sitting here bawling my eyes out because now you get why Queensryche was my absolute favorite band growing up. It’s so incredible to hear you pick up on the emotion in their music in both this song and Silent Lucidity. Geoff Tate is unequaled. I would love for you to listen to “Eyes of a Stranger”, “I Will Remember” …or even “Screaming in Digital”.

[@chrisbanks6659]

Agreed re your last sentence, and ditto, but not 30 times - fewer by far but still memorable - and IMHO their best album by far is Rage For Order.

[@bplebanek]

Its so incredible to be in the first several rows of a live show at the Moore or Paramount and witness him singing like that right in front of you. Just incredible. Same feeling with Ann Wilson, Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury.

[@lyrastar999]

I probably saw you at a show LoL

[@gilbertramirez7593]

One of my favorites is "walk in the shadows" Amazing vocal performance

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

I went to see Queensryche around '83 or '84. Those days are a blur. Cant remember exactly. Anyway, got about a mile away from the venue when my friends tire on his car blew out. It was outside so we could hear when the band took the stage. By the time we got the tire changed, got into the parking lot, parked, ran up the entry, ran uphill to where the seating is, got just in view of the stage, we heard "thank you, good night" followed by the lights going out.

[@RollandAdrian]

Suite Sister Mary by Queensryche is a masterpiece!

[@MrRadishification]

Oh this is a must

[@ronparsons8786]

Yes

[@anneahlefeld1989]

My favorite!!!!! I just listened to it about an hour ago !

[@smellybeast1]

Absolutely 100%

[@stevekreitz1148]

1000%. And clocks in over 10 min if you wanted “more”.

[@jafo4u508]

Tate will always be the best voice to me forever! Nobody can replicate that voice! The Range, the power, the change to lower notes and coming back up is nothing that I've heard ever again!

[@onepunchflan3071]

For me it's chris cornell and layne stayley bit tate is up there for me too.

[@Jason-me1bs]

@@onepunchflan3071 Your preference cannot be questioned however, in terms of vocal ability & sheer control, Geoff Tate is on his own. He is ridiculously good.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

If you've never heard that sort of performance "ever again," you haven't paid attention to Queensryche as they've carried on, because Todd La Torre is just a powerful and just as gymnastic in his deliveries. I just saw them live earlier this month, and they did this song, and he nailed every bit of it. It's not an either/or situation. I love Tate's work. But to pretend like no one else can do it is just patently absurd.

[@jeffwestcott6902]

@@Bad_Wolf_Media Todd La Torre is not Geoff Tate and it's not close. Sorry, man.

[@alexisbentley8168]

@@jeffwestcott6902 true, Todd's voice cracks at high notes so he tries to hide it by doing the growl, its a cover. Besides Geoff paved the road that todd uses

[@severedties100]

Geoff Tate is phenomenal and when him and Chris harmonize together it's pure magic

[@ScarletVoodoo]

So happy that she gave DeGarmo a shout out for his backup vocals. Always appreciated how well he complimented Tate.

[@Igmu89]

And why Queensryche is no more to me. This pairing was essential in the sound of this band.

[@ScarletVoodoo]

@@Igmu89 Facts

[@guitardudeguy3139]

Geoff Tate in his prime was IMO the best vocalist I had ever seen and heard. I was fortunate enough to meet him right before the release of "Warning" and was just floored by thier whole performance. I saw them 7 more times right up to thier theatrical "Operation Mindcrime" tour. Just the pinnacle of what a vocalist should strive for. Range and control.

[@MrHabs66]

Most definitely near the top (or at the top) of all-time metal vocalists. Right up there with Halford, Dickinson & Dio.

[@NinjaRunningWild]

Midnight & Warrel Dane are right up there with him.

[@stevenpearson954]

Agree, I have been a ton of concerts (probably close to 100) from late 80s until now and I have not seen another singer that could touch his vocal performance in the mid 80's to early 90s stuff.

[@kokonutz6920]

They were super cool guys, weren't they? I was fortunate enough to meet the whole band more than once & the pinnacle was talking with Geoff Tate for about 10min after the show at First Avenue in Mpls back in the day.

[@billmedic1995]

That’s so cool that you picked up on Chris Degarmo’s vocals in this too...he often sings harmonies above Geoff Tates lines but it’s not always recognized. They were such a talented band.

[@jamiealder-martin9994]

He’s impressive he sings the high harmonies on spreading the disease couldn’t believe that when I seen it

[@chrisgatton621]

Tate/DeGarmo was, in my opinion, the greatest combo in rock. It was a very, very sad day when they split up.

[@jeffbigley8355]

I think that “Roads To Madness” is the Geoff Tate tour de force that you’re looking for.

[@treasuresunderfoot7876]

Amen brother! That's still one of my favs from them.

[@duwaynescott4661]

I saw them at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago in 91 They did Roads To Madnes which had been my favorite to that point and it was awesome

[@michaelo3176]

Love that song!

[@GrampsD63]

Exactly

[@Bonkshee]

You beat me to it!

[@robertsly840]

The Road to Madness is an amazing example of his powerful voice!

[@kokonutz6920]

The entirety of "The Warning" is a master class in next-level vocal excellence!!

[@n5iln]

Geoff Tate at the very top of his game. Never duplicated, impossible to imitate.

[@kmb1]

Geoff Tate has one of the greatest voices in rock ever. His range, pitch, and timbre are incredible. He is a sniper for large intervalic leaps, hitting lows-to-highs with perfect precision.

[@jayman58016]

I think Elizabeth is officially a Queensryche fan now!

[@garyboyd2609]

Geoff has one of the greatest voices in Rock music. Great band.

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

In my opinion the best. Tate, Dickinson, Halford, Dio and Eric Adams are my top 5 favorite metal singers.

[@heavymetalbasement7002]

React to Geoff Tate with Opera Singer Michelle Lajeunesse for 'Suite Sister Mary'

[@joaomedeiros56]

ABSOLUTELY YES!

[@jeffc8965]

Absolutely need to check out 'Suite Sister Mary'...

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Just wanted to suggest it !

[@stevelong2531]

Probably my favorite song by him period. That whole album was a masterpiece.

[@ronparsons8786]

Excellent suggestion. Operation mindcrime is an absolute masterpiece

[@eclecticx]

Heard it live more than once and Tate was perfect EVERY TIME on EVERY SONG. Never witnessed anyone who could do that, including Dickinson, Mercury, and Halford. Peak Tate is hands down the greatest singer that ever graced my ears.

[@jockekilenstam6959]

Eyes Of A Stranger will surprise you in many ways. A masterpiece.

[@samuelgutierrez3184]

One of my favorite songs is "Anybody Listening". Also, Chris DeGarmo does not get the credit he deserves for his backup vocals. Amazing!

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

That's my favorite song from Empire album.

[@UltraReefReseller]

100% yes!

[@DerekScottBland]

Another unsung hero of backing vocals is Michael Anthony of Van Halen.

[@craighenry2351]

That song is a great way to end that cd. It has fantastic lyrics and is a great way to end a collection of some of the most well written songs ever.

[@salochoa6892]

very good pic from that album.

[@caseyalbiero7004]

Geoff actually is a baritone. He's one of the best 80's singers in the world

[@form4li7y]

You can drop the 80s qualifier. He's one of the best PERIOD! 😊👍

[@timbrown6629]

@@form4li7y He used to be. I saw him in 2011 with Queensryche and he was awful. He modified the songs so there were no high notes sung. It completely ruined the show for me. We had several local guys in town that could have nailed those songs. Two of them have videos on youtube. Mark Hurst from Juggernaut, and the late William Wren from Oracle and Mystic Force. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXyon4h7mLKHlck

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

@@timbrown6629 It is really unfortunate. That and his weird drama with the band where he seemed to think he was the only contributor and the albums started to get really bad. I don't know if Chris had been the one keeping Geoff's ego in check up until he left or what. Geniuses are often the victims of their own hubris in the end, it seems to me.

[@tangerinerose3724]

Thank you Casey. So many people think, because he can reach the higher notes, he's a tenor. He's definitely a baritone. Most people have an unsubstantiated opinion and the rest just follow suit. It's nice to see someone who actually does his homework. 🤘😎

[@tangerinerose3724]

@@ANPC-pi9vu no. Geoff's who was never a factor and him and Chris were co writers and were on the same wave length. They worked together beautifully. No problems.

[@thomaskaye4016]

I love your enthusiasm about Geoff’s voice . It’s always been incredible!

[@smithereensfan3766]

That face people make when they first hear Geoff Tate’s E5.....I never tire of seeing it.

[@stevekozlowski5963]

Finally!!!! I know I've been a broken record requesting this one, but hopefully I wasn't too annoying :) I honestly just want to to hear what an opera singer like yourself thinks about Geoff Tate's real vocal abilities, which were only hinted at in Silent Lucidity. Excited for this one!

[@vin-metal5192]

Agreed - Silent Lucidity is a lovely song but not the showcase for Geoff Tate that you'd like her to review

[@erwinamesz7642]

Same for me. I asked this song so many times! And she will do the best song ever instead of the beautiful Silent Lucidity. The flame is really a showcase!!

[@Snake3004]

Same here. I have been requesting Helloween - Ride The Sky for a while now but she hasn't noticed it yet...

[@veevamm3642]

Same!

[@TheePIB]

Indeed 😃 I also hope she'll go back on her own and listen to the album version, too, since I think the audio quality on the '84 Tokyo is, unfortunately, not terrific.

[@joaomedeiros56]

FINALLY! THIS GLORIOUS DAY HAS COME! I've been waiting for so long. Thank you, Liz! Thank you, Kirk! Thank you all who asked for this one!

[@Ichnos76]

Now Suite Sister Mary, we must ask for this!

[@paulpetersen879]

Queen of the Ryche from their 1st EP was a warning to the other rock bands that this incredible band was ready to burst onto the scene. His voice just blew everyone away. Long time ago when the rock and metal scene was really starting to explode.

[@mermaid_at_heart213]

I was hoping to see her listen to Queen of the Ryche because it's a favorite of mine. The notes and composition of them are insane. So is Tate's ability to hold those notes for what seems like forever. Of course, he did it all the time and made it look effortless. I saw them live in '91. Nothing before or since has compared for me. The entire band is just out of this world talented.

[@michaelshows9529]

Queen of the Ryche from this performance just completely blows away Take Hold of the Flame. But here we are 40 years later and im listening to Geoff singing in Sweet Oblivion and hes lost nothing.

[@Allhopeforhumanity]

Can't ever have too much Geoff Tate! This performance in particular is a spectacular one.

[@johnpennacchia279]

Finally the great young geoff tate in his prime.

[@DonCacomixtle]

2:45 Geoff Tate, giving me goosebumps since 1983.

[@wendymears7696]

Yes. Right with you there. Unforgettable

[@MrEddyk3]

I’ve just started watching Tate reaction videos and finding it hilarious every female vocal coach is ready to have his baby by the end of the video lol. Geoff is def the best.

[@SuperDeathunder]

“Wait my mind is breaking!” Said everyone that listens to Geoff Tate sing.

[@nancykorpics6537]

Indeed!

[@adam872]

Geoff was so untouchable in this era. What a singer.

[@orlock20]

Also he was an awesome song writer.

[@Eloso3135]

For Queensryche try Eyes of A Stranger, or I don’t believe in love. So much fun to see your face during this song. Clearly you were blown away....join the rest of us.

[@Kylora2112]

"Take Hold Of The Flame" is a great showcase, but "I Don't Believe In Love" is probably their best song. "Queen Of The Reich" is my personal favorite, though.

[@mquilez01]

i had the pleasure to see geoff tate / queensryche at least 20x. they were stellar each and every magical show! one time his stage outfit was falling apart and he still gave an amazing, flawless performance. highly recommend! he's still doing stuff. if you ever have an opportunity to see geoff live, you won't regret it.

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

There are 3 things that I'd like to point out: 1) This song was at the end of an hour and a half show. 2) Geoff's aunt was a professional opera singer. 3) Geoff's vocal coach was Maestro David P. Kyle. Maestro Kyle was also the vocal coach for Layne Staley of Alice in Chains and Ann Wilson of Heart.

[@jimspetdragons3737]

(and Ken Tamplin)...shhh

[@marcdavis4509]

That’s some amazing vocal endurance

[@laurakorhan4178]

Hocus Pocus Focus- Fabulous info! Ann Wilson is one of my all time favorite singers ! That makes so much sense they were trained operatically .

[@SamuelDavidDeLuce]

I knew he had to of had some sorta background in music, I never knew the details. Thanks for sharing

[@dalissoneufrazio1589]

I would like to add one point 4) Geoff Tate was a Baritenor - a rare classificassion I believe. Bright and warm in his lower notes, shine and bright on the top notes. As so Roy Khan from Kamelot was too. I am a baritenor and had some classical classes. Used to take them as inspiration. The problem with this kind of voice and classification is: with time we lost all this power to reach the top notes as Geoff and Roy Khan did. They cannot sing so well in this register today.

[@spegynmerbles3993]

We all know we were waiting for the one note and her reaction was perfect

[@squirrelly68]

If you don't have that reaction, you lose credibility as a finessed, educated musician.

[@jimbeckum6570]

Could not be more accurate

[@tennseven999]

The only logical course is for you to sit down and listen to the entire "Operation Mindcrime" album from start to finish and react to what is one of the best concept albums of all time.

[@Ninjametal]

Listen to this person

[@JacquiMartin505]

Yes 🙌🏻

[@mygabrielle7477]

I always loved concept albums. That was what I grew up on and it’s sad you really don’t see them anymore. I know the record companies hate em. But I love all them concept albums from queensryche, Pink Floyd, rush, dream theater, etc

[@clatoris69]

No other concept album can come close to comparing to "Operation Mindcrime". Not in quality, talent, or likeability. In my opinion.

[@Fishin4funout4trout]

No matter how many times I hear that song, it still gives me chills literally every time. Tate's voice, the power, precision and chemistry of the band - just amazing.

[@TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate]

But again "SUITE SISTER MARY" from "Operation Livecrime." A heavy metal theatrical duet. You. Will. Love. It. Geoff is fantastic in it.

[@Plisko1]

Agreed. I asked for this earlier. There is a great live version of it too.

[@eirinn]

This! Absolutely!

[@scottallen6664]

My favorite female/Male duo ever! And in my all time favorite Queensryche songs

[@LFNFLCKD]

'Suite Sister Mary' I am a HUGE old-school QR fan and this song is the one that STILL gives me goose bumps and I know this album verbatim and have listened to it countless times. Geoff's voice is insane throughout this entire album and 'SSM' is my all-time favorite, please give it a listen.

[@jimmyfreeman6755]

Yes. Duet with Pamela Moore as Suite Sister Mary. BTW...Her family, Moore of the Moore Theater venue in Seattle. Teri Nunn, of the band BERLIN is her cousin. The chick that sang Gonna Get Close to You, originally gave Geoff opera vocal lessons, I believe.

[@lueyholland9722]

I seen them perform together in Seattle... Hands down, my favorite performance ever!!!

[@itscolton2849]

Top 3 song for me by them. Absolutely love it!

[@scotterboy3000]

My sister is a trained singer. She sang all over Europe. She is retired and in her fifties. She is not easily surprised. Hilarious. I played this for her as I have several others. Not always a big reaction. She did what you did...she said, stop. Played her keyboard to match. Played it again, said, stop. To the piano again. She was blown away. She said, I have never listened to much rock but whoever this man is you must tell me, was he classically trained? I said, I’m not sure. I said, is he good, she said, E5s like nothing and it was not falsetto it was straight up a resounding full fledged note and with vibrato. I said, you liked it? She said, yes, absolutely. Any trained singer would be. Her question? Where did a rock band find him as lead singer? LOL.

[@mgdarenz]

He took lessons from "The Maestro", as did a lot of famous and non-famous Seattle vocalists. David Kyle was known as "The Maestro," so yes, Tate was classically trained, and so was Warrel Dane, from Sanctuary/Nevermore, by the same teacher. And Layne Staley and Chris Cornell, Anne Wilson, Don Dokken, etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZiQgJyVprqoo5o

[@johnkatsoudas3544]

@@mgdarenz I never knew this. Thank you for this information. I have always wondered if Geoff Tate was classically trained or self taught as a lead singer.

[@mgdarenz]

@@johnkatsoudas3544 No problem. Those guys are from my neighborhood. Kirkland, Bellevue, WA. Nice to meet a fellow fan of exceptional NW metal. Cheers! 😊

[@johnmcminn9455]

Yeah but Dickinson hits E5 all night long and sings way more true voice where as Tate did heavy mix . I don't buy the true voice thing with tate. . he like King Diamond , do the " Weepy Voice," technique which is a way to do a heavy mix that sounds like true voice. He does it so much it is hard to tell the dif unless your the one doing it .

[@mgdarenz]

@@johnmcminn9455 Ok, expert vocal master guy. LOL

[@zerozero7004]

Back to watch for the 100th time. Your reaction never gets old!! Geoff is my all time favorite singer, You need to get him on tea time!

[@tikofthetoka5650]

Oh yes, thank you for this one. High school years for me. Then, NEXT TIME the live version of "Suite Sister Mary" this will knock your socks OFF! I promise.

[@brian8527]

Definitely heard it live many times. People can say whatever but Geoff literally sold out his voice to make Queensryche relevant and to make his fellow phenomenal musicians shine as well. Thank you so very much for doing the song and for appreciating it 🙏

[@NS1.]

That particular E5 he belts out at 10:52 might be the best sounding one he's ever nailed. The first and last E5's in the song were great, but that second one might be Geoff Tate's finest moments ever recorded live.

[@Rhiawiz]

Agreed 100% and I have seen Queensryche over 30 times!!

[@Mars-]

Great review. Thanks, Elizabeth! And yes, I saw Geoff Tate sing this song live on the "Empire Tour" on April 19,1991. It was the ENCORE. My friends and I were all musicians who had heard Queensryche was one of the best live bands ever. Witnessed the proof that night. ⭐

[@stefanovitali2925]

It's one of those monster performances where you just sit in disbelief, asking yourself "Is he really human?"

[@RocketRay]

I saw them in '89 or '90, they closed with "Queen of the Reich" which is probably the most demanding song vocally. And he was just as strong then as in the beginning. Love seeing classically trained musicians appreciate hard rock and metal.

[@josephgonzales9169]

Off the same concert they do a song called," Roads to Madness" which is showing His lower register, and there is also "Suite Sister Mary" off of "Operation Live Crime"..basically everything Geoff and Chris with Queensryche have done is great..Because of their CREATION which comes to fruitation, we get to analyze and appreciate their musical and artistic greatness which we call music. There is no other group like this Queensryche...

[@fracturedliquidwings]

I'd recommend the song "Anybody Listening" to hear more of his range, Geoff's a very versatile singer and Queensryche has some really stellar songs from that era.

[@helzapoppin9810]

Such an awesome song

[@johnplaysgames3120]

Geoff Tate actually is a baritone but worked very hard to train himself to push up into those higher notes and deliver them with power. He has a four octave range, from the A below C up to the A above high C. His aunt was an opera singer with the Cincinnati Opera and influenced his classical tastes early on. He had years of classical training and even thought he'd grow up to be an opera singer. His family was very much into music, and he played in the school band and a jazz band. As he got older, though, he discovered rock music and, as they say, the rest is history. Oh, and you'll enjoy this fact, Elizabeth: On the subject of drinking hot liquids before a show, Geoff said in a recent-ish interview: "Yeah, hot tea pretty much keeps me going." So... time for a Tea Time with Geoff Tate?

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

Geoff Tate has one of the greatest voices of all time.

[@kennethlaugen5907]

It's not only Geoffs voice, give the album Operation Mindcrime a shot. The content, the stories, the band, the tightness, the proffesionalism and the art of Queensryche, they are on their own pedestal. Promised land are probably one of their best lyrical albums, so greatful for discovering this band in my youth :)

[@WedgeTheEagle]

You should listen to "Suite Sister Mary", "Eyes of a Stranger" or "I Don't Believe in Love" from the Operation: Mindcrime album. Or better yet, listen to Operation: Livecrime in it's entirety. The album as a whole is simply a masterpiece and it remains my favorite album to this day.

[@Plisko1]

Mindcrime is an opera. It's MADE for her to react. lol

[@m00t123]

100% agree. Saw them perform Operation: Mindcrime and was completely blown away. The music, the story and the style are one badass album.

[@dwightvoeks9970]

Epic

[@steelrob7917]

Queen of the reich

[@upsidlvr]

Suite Sister Mary live...the duet is awesome!

[@masterdeg08]

WOW! chills every time I listen to him...Crisp, Clear, and Controlled!

[@dennisbommersbach463]

You should take a listen to " I will remember" live acoustic version on MTV. Knowing what you like, as far as range and annunciation, I think this song would give you another glimpse into the amazing voice of Geoff. Even if you don't do a reaction, I think it is a song you would absolutely appreciate.

[@scottpeters4401]

I saw them in 84 and 88.....Geoff Tate’s vocals were amazing live...I remember them being so loud,when Geoff Tate hit that first High note in Take Hold of the Flame,my chair literally shook....great band,great voice....they were never quite the same after Chris DeGarmo left....

[@markcranford9726]

Agreed. I love Queensryche, and they were my favorite band from the moment their EP was released. Sadly, once DeGarmo left, Queensryche really suffered both musically and lyrically. Despite all of their talent, especially Tate’s otherworldly vocal ability, I think DeGarmo was the heart and soul of Queensryche.

[@ic3175]

I know Elizabeth will love this one just as much as I do!!!! One of Tate's finest!! Cant wait!!

[@markantony3875]

What is mind blowing about this is how does a voice that is natural baritone live up in the stratosphere for the entire song? Not only sing there, but do it perfectly. What a talent!

[@Ronzothedrummer]

This. This this will be everything. The Uber Reaction. One reaction to rule them all.

[@gaellepiorkowski6773]

Indeed!!!!

[@Axe_Slinger]

I'm dying to see her reaction when he hits the G5 in the intro!

[@CFMange2]

the intro is an E5

[@Axe_Slinger]

@@CFMange2 I couldn't remember if he went from like a G3 to E5 or to G5 so thanks for the correction. I'll trust you are correct over my memory!

[@Astrolive76]

Geoff Tate is one of the best vocal in Heavy Metal ! Next queensrÿches' song to analyse is on the Operation Mindcrimes' album : Revolution Calling, I don't believe in love, Suite Sister Mary, Eyes of a stranger...

[@louofm1]

Mindcrime is awesome! Gotta have the lyrics along with it, your first time

[@NorthgateLP]

@@louofm1 And do the whole album in one go! Thats a must for a first time listen.

[@escapingreality3306]

Love Revolution Calling, you can really rock out to that song.

[@rubensmelo4149]

Maybe the best vocal live performance in the history.

[@ComedyTragedy12]

Do you mean their history? Because otherwise it's not a complete sentence. Also this is not a hundred percent live

[@Greenchileaddict]

Imagine being a freshman in high school and hearing this for the first time. Up till then it had been Maiden Rush and Van Halen. Man...this brings back memories. Glad you enjoyed it. 🤘🤘

[@richardkey4289]

Ha ha, maiden, rush, priest, VH, AC/ DC , your ground zero for high school music sounds the same as mine

[@Greenchileaddict]

@@richardkey4289 84 was a good year.

[@beragis3]

I was a sophomore in high school when this song came out, but didn't get into Queensryche until the Empire album came out in 1990 while I was in college, but when I heard this song I was definitely impressed. I went hoarse several times trying to sing along to many Geoff Tate and Bruce Dickenson songs way back when.

[@rionsummers5939]

Geoff Tate “breaking my mind” is a completely accurate reaction if I’ve ever heard one. He was awesome in his prime.

[@dirtycurty8394]

Metal musicians are the classical musicians of modern times. They are often the best guitar players. Definitely the best drummers. There was no falsetto in Geoff's voice, just pure power that lets him push notes wherever they need to go with smooth power.

[@Firearrow5235]

I don't believe I would consider Neil Peart, Gavin Harrison, or Stewart Copeland metal drummers, and all of them are leagues better than the average 80's metal drummer. And I'm not knocking Scott Rockenfield here, who I think is a fantastic drummer for many reasons (there's some behind-the-kit vids from soon after Todd La Torre that really showcase his talent) but I wouldn't rank him among the best.

[@blaynegreiner9365]

@@Firearrow5235 I don't think he is necessarily talking about 80's metal specifically but metal as a whole. Rock drummers are not the same as they used to be.

[@blaynegreiner9365]

@@Firearrow5235 Throw John Bonham into your list as well. :D

[@garyhulett823]

YOU HAVE TO REVIEW "EMPIRE" AND "JET CITY WOMAN!"

[@SamuelDavidDeLuce]

I'm gonna disagree with the best drummers part. There's also a huge population of Jazz drummers that'll give you an earful right now Same with guitarists, though I do agree that there's certainly more skilled guitarists in the Rock genre, you could more than likely find just as talented guitarists in jazz as you do in all the Rock genres My opinion

[@EmeryKrueger]

Seen these guys five times with Tate He ROCKS class all by himself

[@spirit_torch]

“Someone Else” is another great example of Geoff Tate in prime form.

[@edmilovic3560]

I second "Someone Else".. beautiful vocals

[@mattrleon]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! Song.. Great choice. and side note that song made me want to play piano, so it was the first song i taught my self to play.

[@Rychefan001]

Someone Else is incredible. Totally agree with you guys.

[@LBart218]

Definitely the album version with piano accompaniment only. There was a full band version which I also enjoyed, but just Geoff with the piano here is fantastic.

[@Sierra_Charlie-5_by_5]

If there were a Mount Rushmore for metal vocals...Dio, Halford, Dickinson and Tate would grace it.

[@gaellepiorkowski6773]

@FatalPies The Mount Rushmore of Metal would simply need to have 5 greats gracing it instead of 4

[@gaellepiorkowski6773]

And I would have to say it would be tough to pick just ONE song of his for her to listen to. I mean, the whole first album. And yet his later song, "Mermaids." Oh.My.Gawd.

[@joaomedeiros56]

I think Eric Adams from Manowar would be there too.

[@izinstituta1286]

Mount Rushmore of the greatest? Yes. Of the best? Russell Allen needs a place in that fucking rock

[@smithereensfan3766]

Do you know how to say anything else?

[@lonspangrud5992]

Anything from Queensryche’s “Rage for Order” is near perfection.

[@metalvaq79]

Flawless album

[@dumpsterfyre278]

Absolutely! Neue Regel and Screaming in Digital being my favorite on that album!

[@baronejimmyvonxentrix639]

@@dumpsterfyre278 I would also say "The Whisper", and "Before the Storm" from previous album

[@davidd.6448]

@@baronejimmyvonxentrix639 Those two ballads on the album are top notch. I forget what they're called, one is about seeing in infra red, the other one has a cool keyboard intro, but they're both stellar

[@sunshineluna8667]

Yessss so true