Unleash the Archers "Awakening" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

I knew to watch-out for powerhouse lead singer Brittney Slayes. But HE totally caught me off-guard.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to and analyzes Unleash the Archers for the first time, performing "Awakening."
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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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[@HariSeldon913]

Enjoying your analysis and I'd recommend the band Eleine. I took a quick look through your videos and didn't see them. The song 'Gathering Storm' would be a good one to start on.

[@heathcodyheath]

hi i love your videos first second i would love to hear you look at the band isis there song pliable foe if you can't make it to the song thats ok i hope you have a wonderful day please stay awesome

[@CurryLeeV]

I think the only thing you missed was at about 5:15 when she does "end" the cutoffs and the 3 notes she hits saying that word. It's not even sliding through the notes its clear e-E-E-end. Starts, goes up, and then hits another note on "eh" when she's on the way back down the end "end". I know you were mesmerized. And I only picked it out after watching an hour of your channel. Love it

[@tulpatonmopo]

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[@MisshapenHeart]

Omg, you're learning to metal scream? This channel really is becoming "Opera coach slowly becomes metal head." I love this.

[@RowdyGrunt]

You have inside help... One of her students is a very old metal head, who’s working on that from the inside :-) That’d be me. See if she even see’s this, and figures it out. :-)

[@TheAdhichronique]

Next week "Dimmu Borgir" reaction 😂

[@RobertSchley]

gonna be looking for this.

[@rolsen1304]

@@TheAdhichronique Burzum - Filosofem whole album reaction in a year;D

[@TheAdhichronique]

@@rolsen1304 she's will crying 😂

[@gearspider]

Host: "I'm still learning all of the different metal genres, so..." Seasoned Metalheads: "Same." =)

[@datass666]

Truth...and I've been listening to metal for almost 30 years

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Ohhhhh so this is a thing? Got it. Noted. Thanks!

[@FantasticDimensions]

@@TheCharismaticVoice yep, I'm almost 40 years in and still can't keep up with all the subgenres.

[@LordBaktor]

Keeping track of sub-genres is okay to more or less know what to expect from a band, but some people take it too seriously and act like intolerable elitists. In my mind there are two genres of metal: Songs I like and songs I don't like.

[@datass666]

@@TheCharismaticVoice its most definitely a thing ...kind of dumb but it exists

[@no.one.to.be.]

"I like how they treat their instrumentalists like major soloists" - welcome to metal music ;)

[@TotallyStoked]

You're not wrong.

[@thoughtcollectorblog]

💯

[@acjlh]

That Drummer is ON POINT. A lot of drummers using a double kick do a L R L R pattern when doing that solid kick backing. But this guy is doing a L L R R pattern which is soooo much harder, not only for speed but for accuracy. But it gives that base rhythm a different feel, and it is terrific. Then in some parts I heard him do A FREAKING PARADIDDLE on the kicks........He is a machine....Full Stop.

[@carmillachoate]

I was coming down here to say this. Dude is a beast

[@tajbaber9425]

Not to mention he's doing power metal with two toms 🤯

[@zacharylevline4102]

All things I've seen before and everyone makes a good point but can we just acknowledge the fact That he literally makes it look effortless

[@josekentucky86]

He's a beast! Always makes it look easy. I've listened to these guys for a few years, not heavily...only just recently watched one of their music videos for the first time and was surprised when I saw him, we were in high school together! Small world. Keep shreddin!!!

[@Lurch685]

You don’t need a drum machine when you have him. He’s insanely talented

[@daveburnt]

You're right about Awakening having a double-entendre for the band, they had a solid decade before this and this album was a new echelon for them. They used to crash at our house when touring in their early years. So wild seeing how huge they are now, they deserve everything! Much love!

[@giovannipasqualotto7802]

Elizabeth:" He kinda sounds like a scary monster, no offense." Grant from Unleash the Archers: "That's a compliment."

[@isaiahwelch8066]

I mentioned this as well -- but I could not have said it better, lol. 🤘🤣🤘

[@SylviusTheMad]

You blushed a little bit when you talked about learning to scream. You're really proud of that. Good for you. People should enjoy being awesome.

[@Rodzilla5332]

This channel is getting really good.

[@1fanboy576]

Getting!?! 👍🏻👍🏻😂 I beg to differ sir. It was brilliant when the intrepid Elizabeth posted the first reaction/analysis. Now it’s just ...better. 🙂

[@Rodzilla5332]

#1Fanboy and the day she does Spiritbox Rule of Nines (studio one take) it will be perfect.

[@1fanboy576]

Rodzilla5332 haha nice one 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bi1iruben]

It was already really good, now getting awesome ! LOL. Seriously, I like the breadth of musical styles and performers being introduced to (after the staple of Dimash, Morrisette, KZ, Pentatonic, Voctave)

[@Thenewtonz]

She is slowly turning into a metalhead hahaha

[@elliotbruce7173]

So amazing that you mentioned "each" musician and the fact each one was shown. Most people don't give a fricking frack about all the members in the band. Thank you!

[@guillaumejacques-pouliot8088]

Yeah it's always only about the vocalist. Glad that she mentions other musicians, because without them, the vocalist would have nothing to sing over (except for A Cappella music of course)!

[@staredownwithamannequin8636]

I love how you listen with your eyes.

[@joshuaroberts1287]

YES, She has most expressive beautiful eyes

[@ashamael]

YES!

[@longhair1313]

The eyes are my favorite part

[@helekin2000]

that's exactly the way I wanted to describe it but I had no clue how

[@notdynomonkey]

If you want to hear her range..next you must checkout "Tonight we ride" by them. And yes she does amazing vocal layering.

[@johnbacon7419]

I was going to say the same haha. It's a great song.

[@heinzherbert1706]

yes, please do that Elizabeth

[@Beatz-he5xe]

Or test your metal....:)

[@TheBlownGSR]

Tonight we ride has a note that stands my hair up on end........and I have long ass hair.

[@lucaswildoner2373]

Going to say the same song..vocal range is crazy!

[@billattercliffe8655]

Brittney refers to the layering as her "Brittney Choir". Brittney wrote the story for two albums, "Apex" and "Abyss". The protagonist is the "Immortal" who is cursed to do the bidding of anyone who awakens him. The evil "Matriarch" is the antagonist who has awakened him. She needs him to collect her four sons so that she can kill them in a ritual to make herself immortal. In a neat gender switch, Brittney sings the male Immortal part while Grant growls the evil Matriarch. Here's the link to where Brittney explains the story line: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZfQaoWkmq9kmNU "Awakening" is barely a warmup for Brittney. In "Tonight We Ride" she flexes her vocal muscles and channels Dio, Dickenson, Halford, and Tate in the process. It's not often we hear a female soprano sounding like a male metal falsetto.

[@AGDinCA]

Are you talking about _Time Stands Still?_ That's the one with the "characters" at the end. Time Stands Still - kzbin.info/www/bejne/opqyoXlnpK2bq5Y

[@onslaught5012]

Yes, Brittney has a 4 octave range I think.

[@billattercliffe8655]

@@AGDinCA That video is from the "Time Stands Still" album and predates "Apex".

[@praetorxyn]

Tonight We Ride isn't her highest notes either. Her highest note in that song is a Bb5. She has a B5 in Abyss, her doing Karaoke of Queen of the Reich, and Soulbound, C6 in the layered vocals for The Fall of the Galactic Guard and Ten Thousand Against One, and a D6 in The Fifth and the Fable as well as the layered vocals on Ripping Through Time.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I totally dig the "Brittney Choir".

[@vougen2901]

I've watched a lot of these "vocal coach" react videos here on KZbin but I have to say, I'm really liking this channel. Most channels you just watch them and the reactions are kinda plain and serious, with the coach just in 'critique mode" or something, but Elizabeth here really seems to enjoy the music and the discovery of new sounds and effects. You really get to see her marvel at the vocal ranges and tones and her general mannerisms give off a sense of humble experience, with no arrogance. Someone that, just by watching them, you feel like you can easily trust their judgement with zero bias. Truly amazing.

[@crystalrainfeather]

Agreed. Chase is another such reactor. Professional and can break things down well, yet also takes in the experience of what/who he is listening to, and appreciates it. It takes reaction videos to a whole other level for those of us watching!

[@caringancoystopitum4224]

Agreed. Her and Chase Carneson are pretty much the only reactors that I watch anymore.

[@smokeythebear99]

Check out Kardavox Academy too. Very educational.

[@LUXImTheBestLUX]

@@caringancoystopitum4224 @DontFeedThePanda You should check out Mike Goodrich, he's a lovely fella who also really enjoys music and generally has some great insight to share ^^

[@caringancoystopitum4224]

@@LUXImTheBestLUX Yeah, I discovered him in the meantime myself. Thanks though. I also quite like TankTheTech.

[@AYVABTU001]

Came for the "reaction", stayed for the analysis. You actually made me appreciate this band ten fold from my previous assessment. Thank you. I look forward to more!

[@Jordan-Ramses]

I like the band a lot. The vocals aren't for me

[@powskier]

Wow, finally a song reviewer who isn't annoying and really understands music. Subscribed.

[@darquemode1165]

Anyone else enjoy how Elizabeth (despite wearing headphones) leans forward as if by getting closer to the monitor she can hear better? It makes me smile.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Oh dang, do I do that?

[@Jay-ql4gp]

Her name is Britney Hayes. They call her Britney Slayes. Because she does. You need to listen to her sing Tonight We Ride.

[@ryantrautmann9752]

I completely agree. Needs Soulbound too, man. It's a five-minute song that doesn't even feel like it. The new album is going to kick ass.

[@KingovNose66]

Tonight We Ride is a must do

[@deannaelliott6272]

Definitely! Tonight We Ride is an older song, nothing to do with the Apex/Abyss concept albums, but it certainly shows off Britney’s range to a fuller extent. Plus the video is Mad Max inspired and really fun!

[@MikkoRantalainen]

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - Tonight We Ride (Official Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4DZi36AodenoZo

[@ermguitar2052]

The highest note that she's hit I think is in Cleanse the Bloodlines - G6.

[@mythdefied9070]

i remember when this dropped and my mind was blown. never heard them before and i was an instant fan. this vid let me check out everyone's instrumental technique and fully appreciate their talent

[@egreene59]

I just saw this band in September at the ProgPower USA metal fest in Atlanta. They are equally amazing live!

[@UrbanNinja12011]

"Virtusoic Instrumental Ensemble." She's a fancy talker

[@luisnunes2010]

Accurate, though...

[@UrbanNinja12011]

@@luisnunes2010 Verily

[@ziiofswe]

@@UrbanNinja12011 Muchly.

[@boomstick900]

@@UrbanNinja12011 Indeedily doo

[@ChrisPage68]

Indubitably.

[@WexMajor82]

I really like the openness of mind she has when encountering a new genre of music. And she keeps analyzing without skipping a beat.

[@tomwilcox3670]

My Amiga 300 lives on. :-)

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you, Wex.

[@JanusCCXVIII]

She digs the growls then transitions to clean vocals, I think Elizabeth's ready for Mikael Akerfeldt. OPETH anyone??

[@stein.b.andersen]

Agreed. ...As you apparently noticed. :) Enough Mickey Mouse stuff. Bring on the Opeth! ;)

[@RowdyGrunt]

Niiiiice call.... Sophisticated and brutal all at the same time. What’s not to love?

[@anttisaamanen2398]

Seconded!

[@anttisaamanen2398]

Reverie/Harlequin Forest once converted a french girl who hated all growly vocals into a huge fan. So that might be a place to start. But anything from Blackwater Park to Ghost Reveries works for me.

[@T_SDuarte]

YES!

[@prateekbanerjee2294]

Listen to Tonight We Ride by them, she's got some crazy range there, bordering on head-splitting!

[@jamosensei]

Don't forget the drop Britney hits in "General of the Dark Army"...mind-shattering

[@Ashaliel]

I like.....on the older albums, she tended to stick to one style, you could def tell that it's her. On this new album though, it seems like she's changing her technique all the time. I really like the new album.

[@shevilwow3396]

100% reaction to 'tonight we ride'!

[@nunz777]

This is a catchier tune tho

[@Gary_a_normal_human_being]

@Frosty-Popcicle that CLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNSSSSSEEEEE always hits different

[@maranathashalom9402]

i LOVE Unleash the Archers! And hearing your musical insights and seeing your energetic reactions really makes this a GREAT viewing experience. I'm only 6 minutes in, but I just know you're gonna end up appreciating that bands work! They are top-notch musicians in full control of their instruments and Brittney just Slayes!!! *edit* I just remembered that I've watched your interview with her when it came out :DDDD

[@Kholdaimon]

About the musicianship on display: Metal always has a focus on intrumental music, it is one of the few music genres that actually has a lot of instrumental pieces of music, either entire numbers or long sections of songs being instrumental only... It is really one of the things that sets metal apart from most other music genres...

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

Yes, and power metal like this mixes the riff focus of thrash metal with the melody focus of symphonic metal.

[@goji8416]

Agreed, that's one of the things I always liked about metal, and it's also something that's really missing now, even in more modern metal. Even if the vocals might be good with it, not every song absolutely needs them.

[@Auriflamme]

One of the few? How about jazz, classical, folk, much of electronic music, noise music, traditional music in general, and sub-genres of all of the above. Sure pop, rock, rap and so on tend to shy away from long instrument-only sections, but that's what you expect from snappy radio friendly music.

[@SJamesGill88]

@@nilefly I mean...yes and no.You'll never get the nearly 9 minute Call of Ktulu from a pop band or a rapper.

[@IcyDeath91]

@@SJamesGill88 dance with the devil by immortal technique is a longer rap song that is a masterpiece. You should check that out. There are masterpieces in other genres but since you're a metal fan the metal masterpieces are common knowledge and other genres aren't. This is called the availability bias.

[@Green-Lyon]

Brittany is the coolest most down-to-Earth person you could find in the music business. She has actually reacted to reactions of this song and come on one of those reactors channels. Again, totally down to earth and humble. The band is filled with top-notch talent.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Love seeing singers who are also open and good-hearted.

[@anastasiiavyshnevska4829]

Elizabeth, this is the BEST reaction channel on KZbin. It is not just a reaction, it's a great analysis and none of the similar reaction channels give that depth of information. You have a talent and not just for singing! 💕💕💕

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Wow, thank you!

[@nieks.7326]

Yes, Elizabeth, you are. And that's not because of lack of competition because there are quite a few very good coaches etc on YT. Personally I appreciate the depth of your knowledge and the fact that you keep on learning and developing (certainly in metal areas! 🤘)

[@senditkevin]

Try Chase Carneson (music breakdowns) and Tankthetech (Gear breakdowns).

[@theyonlycomeoutwhenitsquiet]

Second the motion. Your enjoyment is infectious Elizabeth. It’s making smiles all over

[@kevinmiller5786]

No ego problems in this video. They are all top-notch and share the spotlight.Fantastic writing too. Playlist!

[@josephheaton4792]

I think she would like some of Dream Theater's early stuff, like on the Images & Words album, or Awake.

[@SaoGage]

A Change of Seasons

[@chriskelley5431]

Yessss really only bands I can play on repeat like UtA is DT.

[@seanbyarlay3737]

Some answers to your questions: UTA plays power metal/melodic death metal. Currently there are 4 members, Brittney and Scott (drums) have been around the entire history of the band. Andrew (guitars) came around shortly after formation and then a little later Grant (guitars/screams/vocals) came. They've had a revolving door of bassists, and currently do not have an official one. They are releasing an album in a couple of weeks which is a direct sequal to the album this song is on (Apex) called Abyss. A few videos are out from that album which I recommend! So glad you're finally taking a look at this band, they absolutely kill it and deserve more exposure. Cheers for the great video as always! Edit: spelling and grammar.

[@mn6334]

I think you're backwards on when Grant and Andy joined. Grant joined in 2011 and Andy joined in 2014. Brittney and Scott have been there since the beginning.

[@seanbyarlay3737]

@@mn6334 I knew one was early on and the other more recently, thank you for the correction!

[@TheRedneckAtheist]

I would say power/melo death with a sprinkle of thrash crunchiness

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thanks for this information, Sean!!

[@justrugut9082]

Melodic death? I can dig it, but the low growls dont got the oompf to carry the banner. (High fry pretty good though)

[@devinmorse3607]

Brittaney Slayes harmonizes with herself. So anytime you hear more than one female vocalist, it is her singing the various parts.

[@deniserodrigues1410]

Next: Tonight We Ride! 🤘

[@bearloh4740]

Well above the treble cleft on that one....brittney soars

[@richardgilson3512]

Definitely although it might be hard to find a live version of it with "good" i.e. not a cell phone microphone, sound

[@bloodysmurf]

Or Apex.

[@cair037]

UP!!!

[@Andarius]

I don't always listen to Unleash the Archers, but when I do, so do my neighbors.

[@chrismelton1746]

I love her little "whoa" at the end

[@PlugInKali]

Welcome to a new metal subgenre! This is called Power Metal (for obvious reasons) and one of its defining characteristics are these powerful and soaring vocals.

[@MatheusSilva-qz1mk]

It's Melodic Death Metal too

[@Scalemailmailmail]

@@MatheusSilva-qz1mk It's all the good stuff mixed together with skill and talent :-)

[@MatheusSilva-qz1mk]

@@Scalemailmailmail haha yes, I agree

[@stein.b.andersen]

Matheus Silva Really? Sounds like straight up power metal to me. ...but I have only heard this one song of course. :)

[@stein.b.andersen]

I recommend checking out Opeth and Mikael Åkerfeldt. He’s the master of switching between growling and clean singing. Something like Ghost Of Perdition or The Drapery Falls, I’d love that! :)

[@complexdevice]

Please.

[@toughy9450]

The Drapery Falls is a fantastic suggestion. The transition from clean to growl is brilliant.

[@stein.b.andersen]

Toughy I think so. In my view it has to be from mid era Opeth, around Still Life/Blackwater Park/Deliverance. When they had matured and their progressive metal still had some death metal in it, before they went prog rock and the growling went away. Blackwater Park/The Drapery Falls is probably when the aggression and softness blended most seamlessly. Amazing songwriting and arrangements.

[@JanusCCXVIII]

I was also thinking about Opeth. Since she's digging growls and clean vocals. Mikael came to my mind..

[@S1M0N1Z]

Harlequin Forest

[@davidviteris]

WINTERSUN - Time (live @ Sonic Pump studios) cheers!

[@renatekb]

Thank you so much for all you do! ❤️ Because of you, Tank the Tech, Julia Nilon, Chase Carneson and Beth Roars this last year has been more bearable and I've learned a ton about music. On my bad days I could just disappear into your videos, enjoy the music and your analysis, and not think about everything that's going on (for a while). But, the best part is all the great bands I've discovered 😊 So, once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️

[@PittDaddy]

Watching again 2 years later. It's fun to see how much Elizabeth's presentations have changed over time. It would be great to see her do an analysis of this video, looking back from her new perspective.

[@tomwilcox3670]

​To fuel your fascination and and growl practice I recommend "the bee" or "toward or against" by Amorphis (who often tour with nightwish) as he hops in and out of a growl in the same phrase.

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

Tomi Joutsen is fantastic, one of my favorite Metal singers.

[@JagdWehrwolf]

Or 'Amongst Stars' and catch Anneke for the first time...

[@metalspawnpossessed1242]

Yes, I second "The Bee"!

[@popescumihai5501]

Hey i am new here. I just love the general happiness when she hears the music for the first time . That general happiness is beautiful

[@HRRRRRDRRRRR]

You should take a stab at "Heilung | LIFA - In Maidjan LIVE", really interesting neopagan folk music. Bunch of throat singing, some instruments made of human bones, the usual...

[@Grobut81]

Hmm.. it would be interesting to see her take on Heilung. I second the motion.

[@SteinarHusby]

Heilung is a different experience. They don't have fans, they have brothers and sisters, and they don't have concerts, but rituals. Maria Franz's solo at the end of In Maidjan is great, but it takes a while to get there. I think "Norupo" (music video)/"krigsgaldr" live would be better first time songs than "In Maidjan." Either way, I would recommend recording the reaction to Heilung without pausing, sit still and just... feel the mood. The songs are very dependent upon letting the rhythms flow into your soul.

[@John-fc3sx]

Another vote here for Heilung! Though I’d go with Krigsgaldr, personally.

[@alexstroud3615]

@@John-fc3sx Yeah Krigsgaldr would have my vote too :D

[@martinreed1567]

Gets my vote.

[@brianday5982]

Your genuine love for the music is reflected in your eyes! Keep being genuine!!

[@waynedickinson8093]

I could listen to that lovely speaking voice all day long .

[@wargh12]

"it feels like a scary monster" After Slaughter to prevail - Demolisher this will feel like a cute kitten to you %)

[@Heseroth]

Or just give her some Behemoth

[@naturallifestyletraining8177]

Maybe Behemoth is too much :D Slaughter to prevail will be easy start!

[@demoncleaner80]

Opeth would likely be better, something from the Red Rocks performances, Mikael's clean vocals are stellar, and his grim vocals (when he does them) are still amazing. Opeth is THE band that got me into harsh vocals back in 1999-2000 with MAYH album, still one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@kurist9443]

@@naturallifestyletraining8177 behemoth is so much softer than slaughter to prevail tho ?

[@naturallifestyletraining8177]

@@kurist9443 I don't know Behemoth has so much different songs.. Maybe sound vice Behemoth is softer but otherwise i think Behemoth is more extreme.. But she said shes trying to learn to growl, she should most def check Slaughter to prevail!

[@happymuffin2673]

Now that you've experienced power metal, I can't wait to see a reaction on a Blind Guardian song. Maybe Mirror mirror ??... Anyway keep up the great work !

[@luisnunes2010]

Got a coment with a link!

[@War624]

Can never go wrong with Hansi. Mirror Mirror would definitely be great. And of course Valhalla and The Bard's Tale. Really anything. Lol.

[@Andy_from_de]

definitely Blind Guardian. BFrom their album "Nightfall in Middle Earth" Mirror Mirror is a good choice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYfKaZiGbLCDhLM

[@Agell]

Definitely a good call.

[@jamespickle8229]

She will definitely want to sing along when she hears that song

[@marknippress7410]

I enjoyed your reaction. The quality of musicianship is important in metal, way beyond what non-metal fans realise or appreciate. It is a genre that pushes the boundaries of what is possible.

[@headlibrarian1996]

I think that’s one of the things that distinguished the punks from the metal fans, since the bands seemed to be competing for basically the same group of fans in the early days. Punk looks really dead though while metal is still alive, albeit not at the height of popularity it enjoyed in the ‘80s.

[@dougmphilly]

my only complaint that the reliance on dual bass drumming is trapping too many drummers in 4/4 no matter the speed. i think a single bass would encoyrage drummers to explore different time sig's.

[@luisnunes2010]

@@headlibrarian1996 There's still an underground punk scene, but metal really got going when punk was starting peter out, around 1980. Some players even transitioned to metal because they wanted to something more complex. Ross the boss comes to mind. And Motorhead.

[@Ineluki_Myonrashi]

It's your eyes, you are sooo intense when listening to artists, you draw me in and I can't stop watching. your ability to break down voices doesn't hurt either....subscribed!! you are very enjoyable to watch....and yes, Brittany and Unleash the Archers are definitely power metal

[@nicholasmullins3693]

"There's a lot going on here..." Welcome to metal! I know you've been into it for over 6 months at this point, but I notice you saying that in nearly every metal song you listen to, and it's with such exuberance! I love your enthusiasm and the sheer joy you feel! It's pleasant to see somebody discovering metal and getting into it early on. You're like a kid in a candy store! "...Like a scary monster! No offence meant!" That's exactly what this kind of vocal is meant to evoke... monstrosity ;) No metal vocalist who growls like that will take offense to the comparison!

[@horscategorie]

What!?! Reacting to Brittany Slayes? Love it... I will probably be sleeping (recovering from working with Covid peeps... Night shift... you know how that goes...) but I can't wait to watch when I wake up...

[@Scalemailmailmail]

So you mean... your awakening?

[@mustainerocks124]

@@Scalemailmailmail a man of culture

[@deedas]

This is the one I've been waiting for! So excited!

[@ryanf4497]

I discovered Unleash the Archers back in December and fell in love with them. So awesome! If you want recommendations, I've got a couple and they're both from Nightwish. Yours Is An Empty Hope live at Wembley and Sleeping Sun live at Tampere.

[@kalefu]

Watching your reactions is an absolute blast, you are so expressive and precise, love your channel, thank you for doing what you do 🙏

[@srudine]

Without a doubt this is the most energy packed song that I have ever heard. The musicianship is unparalleled. I need a nap after this song but who can sleep after a double expresso with a No-Doz and Mountain Dew chaser? Unbelievably AWESOME.

[@luisnunes2010]

Grab the lyrics, Elizabeth, this is the first song of a concept album that tells a fantasy story, it's a lot better if you got an idea what's up. 😉

[@rwxstudio7173]

The new album "Abyss" continues the story of the Immortal.

[@luisnunes2010]

@@rwxstudio7173 Yes.

[@Selxirs]

next UtA reaction will be "tonight we ride" mark my words xD

[@Vizual_Racing]

Or will it be Apex? :)

[@himanu5625]

Yes, Please!

[@mauijttewaal]

Please do Somewhere from Within Temptation next, "the most beautiful duet ever" between Sharon and Anneke, two more Dutch metal queens!!!

[@T0tenkampf]

Annekes haunting quality in Leaves and Nighttime Birds is a must hear and Sharon is also amazing...but don't forget Delain!

[@GregerBurman]

@@T0tenkampf Long time Delian fan. I think Charlottes performance in "Masters Of Destiny" is her best ever. Worthy of a TCV reaction.

[@davidlunga4020]

Yes!!! One of my fave duets. Didn't think it had really hit many other people the way it hit me :)

[@Mordhereck]

She 've just done it a few days agoo!! Go check it out!

[@justinscott3722]

I could watch you listen to music all day. Your expressions are so heartfelt.

[@steen953]

Great track, and i love to see how positivly engaged you are, in not only the voices, but also the music.

[@Gamecrastinate]

First off, your channel is incredible. I'm not a singer and I feel like I learn a lot from your videos. Second, I love that you're doing Unleash the Archers. I'd love to see you do a video on something from Visigoth's Conqueror's Oath album. I think you'll be surprised by their sound. The entire album is essentially a story if played from start to finish, and you could probably pick any song from that album to cover. You might find Traitor's Gate to be an especially interesting song.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you, and thanks for the suggestion!

[@thegrimner]

yeah, very catchy choruses are a hallmark of traditional/power metal (genre definitions get muddled quite a bit, but trad metal in Unleash the Archers vein is usually defined by a very strong iron Maiden/ judas priest influence.) Other bands going for these kind of choruses would be bands like Blind Guardian, who are kind of a must for every fan of nerdy things, what with them doing whole concept albums about Tolkien's Middle earth. all of the above are great reaction suggestions, by the way. Also, if you want virtuosity, I would recommend watching Ne Obliviscaris playing "And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope" Live. There's not much in terms of technical vocal analysis there unless you want to hear a pretty unusual combination of vocal styles growls/Classically trained) working together, but the playing/composition was good enough to be studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Very glad to see you expanding your horizons on the channel and exploring beyond Nightwish. Nothing against them, but some reaction channels get stuck in a rut of reacting to every single song and it would be a shame if you missed out on the wealth of quality and variety there's out there to explore.. It's very clear that you're having fun with it, and that makes it fun to watch. keep it up. :) PS: that said, there's one last sort of essential Nightwish song in terms of Floor's vocal range: Yours is an Empty hope.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thanks for this information and guidance, thegrimner!

[@seanbyarlay3737]

Hell yeah I'm so excited for this one.

[@mandalorianscum1138]

I love non metalheads enjoying metal! We'll make a metalhead of you one day! Thank you for apreciating our music, welcome to the family!

[@rickchollett]

I'm a non metalhead and I love UTA!

[@mandalorianscum1138]

@@rickchollett welcome, we are an open family! If you enjoy our music, you are part of the family, whatever some say!

[@ErikB71]

That's one of the great things about metal music, its so broad ranging and diverse.

[@mandalorianscum1138]

@@ErikB71 it's like geek culture, if you enjoy it, no one cares if your gay, straight, male, female, non binary, tall, short, pretty, not so pretty, what your religion is, nobody cares, your family! That's why I think there's such an overlap! And the fact that both tend to attract smart people ( that's science saying that, not me)!

[@valkor606]

I think she's quite the rock/metal fan. Most of her videos are of rock/metal bands

[@r3ngokuking]

First Unleash the Archers song I heard was Tonight We Ride and I 100% recommend it. Extremely powerful vocals from Brittney.

[@BrotherBadger123]

I Love how You don't just React to the Song and Video, You Study it like it's a Test and I give You an A++ ;D

[@jdjerdee23]

Test Your Metal and Tonight We Ride are other awesome showcases of her vocals...

[@RicardoNestler]

This could be a cool interesting experience The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu

[@pineyhill]

I second that, the beauty of throat singing.

[@cyric6223]

I third that

[@TheChino4487]

x4

[@funkycowie]

X5

[@EvilRobotSteve]

x6 The HU would be really interesting

[@devangriffith1095]

I love how The Charismatic Voice is really the definition of charismatic.

[@666TheMonk]

I just came across this site...utterly brilliant.

[@musicalmaven8217]

Hey Elizabeth! Love what your doing and what you've accomplished on your KZbin journey. Tatiana from Jinjer just released a "One Take Vocal Performance" of their song Judgement (& Punishment) a couple days ago. Would be a great opportunity to get on that when its new. Since this channel focuses on vocalists breakdowns and analysis, her One Take Vocal Performance would be a great experience for you since I heard you're trying to learn how to growl. That video really gives you a rare face to face with her in the booth the entire time and really showcases what she does best along with a great platform for you to react to. I know you've done Pisces in the past, but the world needs more Jinjer reactions. Hope you revisit the band in the future. =o) Tati's "One Take" video is literally the first and only KZbin video I've liked before watching and she absolutely crushed it. Here's hoping you stumble across this comment.

[@TheSpydyr]

Some good Powermetal/Symphonic metal bands (and this really just scratches the surface): Adagio, After Forever, Amaranthe, Apocalyptica, Avantasia, Ayreon, Blind Guardian, Dark Moor, Dragonforce, Dream Theater, Epica, Gloryhammer, Grave Digger, Haggard, Helloween, Iced Earth, Kamelot, Krypteria, Lacuna Coil, Leaves' Eyes, Luca Turilli, Nightwish (obviously), PelleK, Powerwolf, Primal Fear, Queensryche, Rhapsody, Rhapsody of Fire, Sabaton, Savatage, Silentium, Sirenia, Sonata Arctica, Therion, TSO, Trillium, Tristania, Van Canto, Within Temptation

[@LeonBlackbird]

Don't forget Wintersun ^^ Edit: Oh, and Twilight Force and Wind Rose.

[@Arcticun]

Gotta mention Wintersun aswell, in my opinion one of the best symphonic metal bands.

[@TheSpydyr]

This list is by far not a full list, I only attempted to give a decent showing of some of them that are out there. Wintersun is indeed a good one that could and should have been on here. Feel free to add to the list through replies. Keep them coming!

[@LeonBlackbird]

TheSpydyr Well, the truth is that I'm more into folk metal and you've covered most of what I know. If you want that list... i guess it's gonna be with folk metal 😉

[@samcutler453]

Should definitely throw Fleshgod Apocalypse in there. More death metal than power metal but definitely has symphonic/operatic elements

[@xforeversendx]

spiritbox - rule of nines - courtney laplante live one take performance

[@alpinmack]

Yes! Amazing.

[@tetsuyakuroko7608]

Also recommend that one! Courtney is awesome!

[@aubreythorne4477]

Yes!!

[@conditionsunderground]

Spiritbox - Holy Roller - one take live performance

[@farkroy]

Underrated comment

[@viedralavinova8266]

Been so excited for this one! Can't wait! :D

[@JappaKneads]

Your sincere enjoyment, curiosity and interest, makes your reaction curiously enjoyable and interesting to behold. Congrats...good job!

[@allynpinnello3012]

I really love your reactions! Your facial expressions are amazing! Great job! Looking forward to even more!!! ❤

[@mrolfs]

As a drummer and classical percussionist as well as a trained singer, playing drums is a LOT like a well trained, flexible voice. You have so many tools in your arsenal that you can pull out, but rather than thinking of them as separate instruments or things to keep track of you just hear in your head what you want and then do it. And recording drums is actually remarkably similar to vocals as well, because you have an incredibly huge dynamic range percussion can cover from whisper quiet to ear-splitting thunder. So in the end your comparison is actually incredibly accurate!

[@Holetman]

If you want to learn some more about metal screaming or 'growls' then seeing a live performance with Angela Gossow, former singer for Arch Enemy. There is also a clip on KZbin from one of her workshops. She is the queen of metal screams.

[@PRKLNPERTTIPRKL]

I'd love to see her reacting to Wintersun - Sons of winter and stars. The other big Finnish symphonic metal band with Nightwish drummer Kai Hahto at the drums.

[@luisnunes2010]

I made that request after Jinger, but let her hear some power metal first.

[@Kekoapono]

I do hope she gets around to that. It’s truly a tour de force for Wintersun.

[@adamdezolt2898]

You had the most pure look of amazement and wonder on your face watching this! Fantastic song!

[@DarthGrimby]

This video popped into my feed and I just had to watch because "Apex" was my favourite album of 2017, and I included it in my top 10 of the 2010s decade, for many of the reasons Elizabeth cited in just this one song example. I really loved the open-minded approach in her reaction and analysis. You have gained a new fan and subscriber - one with over 30 years of metal-listening experience. I haven't dug into the historical videos just yet, but I would love to see Elizabeth's reaction to the band Vektor. Any song will do, but if you want the most representative song for this band, go with the epic "Recharging The Void".

[@juliettemcgee9055]

Mother of Dragons meets The Matriarch! Will be at work during the premiere but looking forward to this ❤

[@markusnaher56]

BTW ... if you own the extended version of the "Apex" CD with the bonus Queensryche "Queen Of The Reich" cover ... would you agree that it perfectly describes "The Matriarch" character ? I would even think they could have modeled "The Matriarch" after the "Queen Of The Reich"

[@almuramoo5554]

IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME, forget the Matriarch 🤔😉

[@leemoseley1120]

@@markusnaher56 From what I read, Chris Degamo actually wrote the song based on a nightmare he had. Even Geoff Tate also mentioned the lyrics do have fantasy connotation about a female dictator. The Matriarch could be inspired by Queen of the Reich character.

[@leemoseley1120]

@@almuramoo5554 I AM THE WEAPON OF EMPIRES VAST

[@War624]

@@markusnaher56 I saw a live video of Brittany doing Queen of the Reich at a karaoke event of all things lol. She absolutely crushed it.

[@AronLeonard]

General of the dark army is a great Unleash the archers song, you should totally check it out

[@BedMau]

"Test Your Metal" and "Tonight We Ride" to hear her really...unleashed :D

[@corinbarnard128]

I like both but I like tonight we ride better

[@BedMau]

@@corinbarnard128 well, why not both then? :D

[@polyrhythmz2620]

Test Your Metal is more impressive vocally imo

[@Snijele]

"Test Your Metal" was frist song I heard of this band... one of my favorites today still. Awesome band.

[@BedMau]

@@Snijele mine too, love the 80s vibes

[@doriusprime01]

I love how not only do you give detail on the vocals, but your knowledge and opinions with regards to everything else going on is fantastic. Some people don’t really ‘react’ but you give so much insight in such an engaging way....I love it!

[@helmutbiehl2454]

Thank you for your positive comments. It's very lovely to see your reaction which is open minded like a child, but with the knowledge & experience of an expert.

[@Hummingbirder1]

Is there no one else but me in the comment section that's up for a little Halestorm? Or some more Devin Townsend, now with the band? And I'm not only talking "Deadhead" (from Royal Albert Hall, where you clearly can hear his voice suffer from his recent sickness in his end tones/screams. Plovdiv is better, but since the only version I find on KZbin is from his Bluray I suspect there might be problems with copyright and I don't want Elizabeth to have those problems!) but songs like "War" and "Grace" from Retinal Circus, "Spirits will collide" from the most recent album a s o (thanks to Elizabeth I discovered D.T. and has been going down that rabbithole for some time now...) But Lzzy Hale in Halestorm is certainly a lady with some vocals, and there are a few songs that would fit nicely here. The (maybe) mandatory "Here's to us", or better yet "Freak like me" or "I miss the misery".

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

You're right - I'm trying to be careful with copyright at the moment. Why? was the most recommended Devin song recently, so I absolutely intend to do it, but waiting for a couple things to clear first. Someone else just recommended "Here's to Us" - which I love - but I haven't taken a dive into other Halestorm yet. I'm definitely interested!

[@Hummingbirder1]

@@TheCharismaticVoice "Why?" is wonderful! It's one of the 12 (so far) songs with D.T. I bought from iTunes. I could not process "Deadhead" at first, it was like I didn't like it. I don't know why, it couldn't be just to be contrary (everyone and his mother kept recommending it in the comments), at least I don't think so. It's so VERY not like "Kingdom", but I quickly learned A) not much Devin does is like something other of his and B) to love it :-) But the album-version where his voice is top notch. The song from the Albert Hall-concert was like 2 hrs in, I believe, and taking that in consideration it's a wonder that his performance there is aaaalllmosst flawless. I do recommend it, that song is certainly a "staple" in the Devin-cupboard, as it were. His music from his early band Strapping Young Lad is something I probably will leave to his SYL-fans. I'm just too old (65), and not angry enough, to process that kind of music with enjoyment... As an aside: if you wanna have fun you could watch/listen to his official video of "Juular", just for the kick, not necessarily for reaction/voice-instruction... I will wait patiently for Halestorm-videos ;-)

[@glenralph5123]

@@Hummingbirder1 Deadhead (Albert Hall version) is the only way i cqn listen to that song now. It has that slow but constant drive. Its really hard to keep somome interested for that long but they do... its awesome.

[@andrewmoorhead2513]

Amaranthe > Halestorm.

[@baerbrify]

Within Temptation and Metropole Orchestra - Jillian [I'd Give My Heart] - Why is it, that no one`s reaction to WT? Strange. Sharon is such a powerful singer, and as you said that you like Orchestras that would be a must.

[@mikegershon8528]

I agree completely. That whole Black Symphony concert is incredible, and Sharon has a magnificent voice.

[@trokoshea1]

I'd go all the way for the song Our Solemn Hour from the Black Somphony concert. Melodic, dramatic (a very good use of the orchestra and choir).

[@mauijttewaal]

I'll highly recommend Somewhere ft. Anneke "the most beautiful duet ever" :-)

[@starsword-c2534]

Unleash the Archers really hit their stride with this album and they've only gotten better since.

[@acidreins]

I'm always excited when you post a new video. You are the vocal coach content creator I was hoping I'd find. Never heard this group before, have some music to look into now!

[@Edgecrush3r82]

Just discovered your channel. Now it’s 3:00am and i have been watching your videos for several hours. I really love your appreciation of the “musicianship” of the bands as well aa the vocalist. Your reactions to new artists will never stop being entertaining. You have earned my sub. Keep up the great work! I can’t wait to see more!

[@LawLuD]

I'd really love to see you react to OPETH - Ghost of Perdition (LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE) :)

[@shamrock2165]

I would love to hear your thoughts and technical analysis of Somewhere - the duet by the lead singers of Within Temptation and The Gathering, its amazing!

[@alejandrocastillo6664]

still waiting for this to happen =P

[@1over137]

I think this is the first metal song where I have seen people playing parallel shredded arpeggios in harmony and pulling it off. Such a mix of styles from tight technical metal to the female vocal to the unleashing the death metal monster vocal.

[@scobev]

Just discovered you & I was enthralled with your passion for this! Very cool!

[@kazy8029]

Gonna try playing bass like that. That technique is incredible.

[@Fastwinstondoom]

I hope you eventually do a reaction / analysis of the titular track from the album, Apex. Everyone always goes for Awakening but Apex is the best song on the album in my opinion.

[@Z_TPI]

For her high side go with Test Your Metal. For her softer side (she still goes wild in it though) go with Apex

[@robprice8509]

Anxiously awaiting your “how to cookie monster metal scream/growl without destroying your voice” video!

[@tiksedi]

Good video. I actually just listened this song yesterday for a first time. I liked too. Really great and amazing song.