Evil Nursery Rhymes? ANALYZING Korn live with "Shoots and Ladders" and a little Metallica goodness!

[@emperoring112]

I hope you get a Tea Time with Jonathan. He is seriously one of the nicest people I've ever seen.

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

I could totally see Jonathan David doing this. He is a good interview. A very honest and straight forward guy.

[@MakerBees333]

Yes Yes Yes, Tea Time Johnathan Seconded fully!!!

[@Blueberrypancake306]

Please!

[@0Onyx13]

Often the people that seem the most "aggressive" are actually the nicest ones ever. Last punk concert I went to, I lost my fitbit in the moshpit, some nice lady found it and was going around trying to find the owner, some guys gave me and my hubby a ride home, other people in line at the bar just paid for my beer simply because... never met so many nice people at one single event!

[@MakerBees333]

@@0Onyx13 Virtue can only be exercised from a position of strength. Everyone you see virtue signaling are trying to lie to you.

[@fireflyfox93]

I love that 20+ years later he still plays the bagpipe intro himself every time 😭😍

[@MegaHogzilla]

You can take the boy out of Highland High School but...

[@justincoleman7856]

It's just a shame that he doesn't really like to use it to record in music anymore. I love that he uses it to get the fans going, but I'd love to hear it more in their music.

[@fireflyfox93]

@@justincoleman7856 I agree, I would not be upset if he played them in more songs.

[@Anton5000dotcom]

30 years actually.

[@sambbk7203]

Bagpipes are weirdly such an evocative instrument. For this one held tone to contain so much .......

[@alyssamclarty1517]

His mic stand was made by H.R. Giger, his art inspired the look of the aliens in the alien movies. ☺️ It's one of my favorite pieces he ever did and my favorite artist. Not to mention how much Korn will mean to me till the day I die, they have gotten me through sooooo much in my life. I don't know how I could even thank them. 🙌

[@Dankskees]

That's fucking interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@dismaltimestamp5995]

Also after the mic stands were cast they destroyed the molds so they could no longer be made.

[@RampageRich]

He designed Xenomorph it wasn't inspired by his art. He also did the set design for the derelict ship.

[@Meeckle]

My favourite artist, and favourite artist. This mic stand has just always made sense to me 🤘🤘

[@TheXrossfade]

Jonathan and Ivan moodys stands are both epic

[@op3crimsin]

This should've been done to the album version. The bagpipes were mixed almost tear-jerkingly beautiful.

[@tommythecat5527]

Definitely 🤘

[@milesgould8288]

I loved watching this live version, but he clearly expects his audience to know the album version and is playing with their expectations.

[@travisspaulding9540]

Nah. The live version is way better tbh. No growls in the original and it becomes really repetitive without it

[@laurab1880]

I was thinking the same. The bagpipe/rock mix is even better.

[@sambbk7203]

I wonder if bagpipes being tear-jerking/evocative is somewhat genetic?

[@Tristana.Keauna]

Korn is one of those bands that every person should see live at least once! They just put on such an epic show!

[@taunyasanders7775]

Absolutely! Agree!😊

[@GrimReaper4383]

I saw them for the first in Philly during the 1998 Family Values Tour.

[@Tristana.Keauna]

@@GrimReaper4383 Yeah I don't recall when I first saw them, a bit later than that I think. They were doing a tour with Evanescence, and it was SO good. I think I first discovered them in about '94 and haven't regretted a single moment. I still stand by it, a year later lol, I think everyone should see Korn at least once.

[@metalmamasue3680]

AbsoIuteIy right. I'm a bit ashamed to admit I wasn't thrilled with their songs, just hearing them on the radio or TV. Until we saw them live in 2013 co-headlining with Avenged Sevenfold. I was absolutely blown away and have been a huge fan since. We've seen them 4x now and go everytime they come around. 😅🤘 You have to see them live if you like them.

[@turgidity_city3204]

The mic stand was made by H.R. Giger, famous dark psychedelia artist with the airbrushed bio-tech style, same guy who designed the alien from the movie "alien"

[@MarcelNL]

Yup, I think it is really easy to recognise the style, even if you don't know the dude himself. The link to Alien is easily made. (Although I did hear this piece of information somewhere else before.)

[@tomaszmarkowski3035]

H.R. Giger designed aliens for movies "Alien" and "Species", J.D.'s mic stand, Emersol Lake and Palmer's album cover and much more (and also some other paintings have been used as album covers).

[@turgidity_city3204]

People think his paintings are gross or pornographic, but the subject matter is usually the different stages of being born, stuck in the birth canal, expelled from the womb and the subconscious memories of that. The 4 perennial stages as described by Stanislav Groff, lsd psychologist and friend of Geiger's

[@HiThereFaceHere]

His custom Ibanez guitar models are incredible too

[@TheFuzzypuddle]

I belive one of the editions or copies or whatever you would call it of "the bitch" is on display at the HR Giger museum in Gruyeres, Switzerland, if you ever happen to be in the area.

[@Cadinho93]

There's a quote by Dave Grohl that I love "That's the great thing about music. You can sing a song to 80,000 people and they will sing it back for 80,000 different reasons." Korn's first album will help anybody through tough times, younger or older. This album will help with depression, bullying, drugs or any other big issues people go through. Korn will reach into your chest, mess with your brain, give you motivation, hug and put their hand on your shoulder. There's basically nothing like Korn's first album. I hadn't heard anything like it and haven't since. Korn is a great band and deserves all the respect.

[@DigitalBath742]

Their first album literally stopped me from ending my life. It made me realise there are people in my life who care.

[@skarlottt]

I love this story. I'm exploring Korn and learning.

[@CarBENbased]

@@DigitalBath742 So happy you're still here with us

[@EvilRobotSteve]

Love that quote, and that first Korn album spoke to a whole generation of kids who were maybe going through hard times, or just didn't feel like they fit in anywhere. The whole nu-metal thing became kinda overdone by the end, but those early days actually felt like this community of weirdos (and I say this as a weirdo :) ) who could bond over music.

[@TheErikBallew]

This album came out the year after I was orphaned and ended up in a long, deep dive from relative normalcy into the pit of the group home, foster system at 14.

[@mollyolson9344]

Blind by Korn is the best concert opener that ever existed. I have seen Korn 10 times, and they were my kid's introduction to Rock Concerts. They are amazing!

[@teniaqpasarmestoami]

Yeah, totally agree. Blind is like an adrenaline shot straight to the brain. Such power in a song... It´s just insane...

[@aarondunn6759]

Blind is the best first song from a bands first album that I have heard that illustrates who band is and what a listener can expect.

[@daver4590]

🏆 "BEST MOM!"

[@X3Andy]

Blind and Falling Away From Me. I saw Korn in '00 and Issues had just released and they opened with FAFM and they amped the crowd up big time by elongating the opening riff for what felt like an eternity. It was a hell of an opening when they finally dropped it.

[@flirtnwthdisaster2619]

When I started dating my wife I took her to see korn for her 16th birthday. It was my favorite band and she had never listened to music like that but she was hooked immediately. We have been together 18 years now! They opened with blind!

[@JamesMcCormickIV]

"Blind" next pretty please :) Glad you enjoyed Shoots and Ladders. I hadn't seen this version with the One cover. Awesome!

[@jamesw8698]

tried to learn how to play blind in guitar class in HS, really good song id recommend as well

[@metalmamasue3680]

Check out Brick in The Wall from the same show Sziget fest in Budapest. It's freaking amazing. 😃👍 They are a killer live band, we've seen them 3x and can't wait to go again.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Also, they often open with Blind, when JD screams "Are You Ready ?" The crowd goes insane !! It's awesome energy and they put on such a great performance live. JD was absolutely on point this show.

[@cedricwork1670]

4:43 "If I heard this three years ago...." I feel like this statement really captures what I think is awesome about you. You're so open about your evolution in appreciation for music. I've seen a lot of "reactions", but they're not real reactions -- almost all of them have already seen their material and know what they're going to say. You're honest and authentic about what you're experiencing, which means we're literally along with you in your evolutionary journey. This world needs more people like that -- open to truly appreciating something very different from their background. And I don't mean forced (like those "Diversity and Inclusion" workshops people get forced to endure at work.....), but you actually break it down and analyze what is so different from you and explain what you appreciate. Anyway, all that to say that I think what you do is great :)

[@Brunnen_Gee]

_Most_ nursery rhymes are about really dark stuff. They sound all cute on the outside, but if you look into their origins, they almost all come from tragedy. They were created as ways of teaching children of certain risks and dangers, but the meanings have been lost, unless you go looking for them. Now they're just cute nothings.

[@darklordzerato7255]

If I'm not mistaken wasn't most nursery rhymes come from stories from the brothers Grimm but because they were dark over time people changed them to be light hearted to teach kids as "nursery rhymes" ?

[@haroldparsons9727]

I just thought it was proof internet culture predates the internet by quite a margin. Lol

[@AngryPlayerGaming]

Marry's little lamb was trampled by a cow.

[@jimenamartinez4997]

Can you translate "nursery rhymes" for an argentinian please? Is it like a tale for kids?

[@phantasmologist]

@@jimenamartinez4997 canciones de cuna

[@dimelives1]

You've gotta do "GOT THE LIFE" (music video version) next. Lots of vocal variety and their second biggest hit back in '98 right behind "Freak on a Leash".

[@rickdeckardbr]

I agree, Got The Life is a masterpiece.

[@bbeckett5103]

True, amazing song

[@CandyxKush]

Wait, she didn't do one for GOT THE LIFE yet? Lets go lady!

[@REALTRTR]

YES!!!! THIS!!!!

[@Alpha-ke2ow]

Exactly

[@candaceb4177]

Before I even realized I had depression Korn started helping me. They are so special to me. I've probably seen them live more than any other band. At least a dozen times. My mom worked in a dry cleaners and noticed their tour clothes come through. She told the counter when they come to get the clothes she wants to talk with them. She met one of their assistants and told them how the year before instead of attending their concert she had surgery from an accident while getting ready for their concert. They told her they would put her and one guest (me!) On "the list" and to go to will call. We got there and got special treatment. Got to see them from side stage and got autographed stuff. It was an amazing night 🖤🖤

[@youtubeuser1530]

One of the greatest lead singers of all time. Having severe asthma and getting Covid didn’t even keep him off stage.

[@metalmamasue3680]

He keeps an oxygen tank behind a speaker or easily available for in between songs. You would never know either. He really puts everything into songs.

[@kerenwojtowicz4862]

I want to say thank you for giving the time to analyze and appreciate Johnathan’s voice. I’ve been a fan for 20+ yrs, and have seen Korn live more than 10 times. He’s one of the best vocalists of our generation - he can scream, scat, growl, rap, sing - you name it. I don’t think he and Korn have gotten the credit they deserve. I love seeing someone honestly listening to their music and giving it its due. He’s also a brilliant lyricist, by the way.

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

Well, I don't know if I'd agree that he can "rap" lol but yeah he can do just about any vocal style.

[@JohnKerans]

Similarly, I've never been a HUGE fan, but Korn and limp bizkit are the bands that got my friend group into more heavy music as we transitioned to Bristol stuff like blur and oasis, to punk rock/pop punk like green day and the offspring, then Korn and limp bizkit, deftones, RATM etc

[@stoodydoo]

It's strange to me when I hear someone say 20 years lol. I was 10. I'm almost 41 now.

[@stoodydoo]

Correction I was 11

[@lilsqueak1469]

I would love to surpass your number of 20. Was my sons first concert in 2020 right before Covid

[@xCythex]

Also, big shoutout to Ryan Martinie on bass! This is one of the shows where he filled in for Fieldy when he was home with his newborn. Ryan is most known for being the bassist for the band Mudvayne and is one of the more technically skilled bassests in metal (in my opinion) using a lot more funk inspired thumbslaps and fingertaps in his style but weaved into metal. Highly underrated. Cool to see him and had to comment...cuz...I'm a geek.

[@mquilez01]

I was looking/hoping for this comment! Love Mudvayne and Ryan! And I love that acts work together and help one another! \m/

[@MegaOctobot]

I thought that head movement was familiar

[@sirktopher333]

Came here to see if anyone else noticed this

[@X3Andy]

Thanks, I was wondering who it was. Lol

[@RickReasonnz]

Madvayne... now there's a name I've not heard in a while.

[@peterworth9403]

They actually have a full cover of "One" that they did for MTV Icon for Metallica. It's pretty damned amazing.

[@undrpaidtekmnky143]

There's also a live version from their Live at the Hammerstein DVD I believe. Along with Another Brick in the Wall if I remember correctly. Definitely a DVD I 100% would recommend.

[@wnygamingllc6096]

Honestly, I think the last couple of hours listening to you talk about Korn has built such a deeper appreciation that I didn't know I was capable of. Thank You for this.

[@ImoeKerr]

Ive also been stuck watching this for an hour now. Didn't even notice till you. Lol

[@3AHoles]

I cant remember the backstory of why he wrote shoots and ladders but when you put the song Daddy on the same album, i always assumed shoots and ladders was just his desperate coping and clinging to his innocence. Losing his sanity while rocking back and forth reciting nursery rhymes to protect his brain from the horror his body was experiencing.

[@robhirst3430]

It was created to prove a point. There were several parent groups at the time trying to ban all of their music with absolutely no context. They made the point that literally anything they could sing would piss off parents so a song that is a collection of nursery rhymes to prove the point.

[@TheGeneralDisarray]

​@@robhirst3430where did you hear that? I'm just curious because this was on their first album, so presumably was written and recorded before they became big enough for parents to even know about them.

[@robhirst3430]

@@TheGeneralDisarray some interview from the 2000s I honestly can't remember at this point

[@BoneFromTheDale]

That whole first album was about his childhood. That’s why it was so dark and heavy and so much hatred and emotion poured into it. A lot of us that were teens at the time related to a lot of it and it was a release to listen to while being introduced to a whole new metal genre. I get goosebumps listening to the first 2 albums. Honestly can’t listen to anything after follow the leader because the hatred and emotion died. It’s still good but it’s just not the same Korn I grew up loving.

[@BoneFromTheDale]

@@TheGeneralDisarrayyeah I’m not buying that either. Everything on this album and the second album was somehow directly connected to JDs childhood. That’s why he used to get so worked up before shows. There was a point where he would throw up profusely before shows from nerves alone of performing. He had a lot of issues in his childhood.

[@DigitalBath742]

I've seen Korn live several times, but the first time I saw Jonathan Davis come out with the bagpipes - Issues Tour 2000 - is still the greatest wow moment I've ever experienced at a show by any band.

[@a.azazagoth5413]

You are the reason that I’ve turned many of my snobbish friends into open minded musicians. In my opinion life is completely lost on the ones who hold firm to their snobbery in anything. Food, music, and the people we choose to spend time with. Humans are such amazing creatures.

[@robbrowne7834]

Yes Jonathan is extremely nice. And his singing styles are all over the map, in a good way IMO I love the job that you do with these bands, thank you Elizabeth

[@NanaSachi]

Jonathan Davis voice hit me at the very first second. I don't know, I do just love his voice, and I remember back in the day I tried to practice it almost every day. This is my all-time favorite band, not just because of the sound but because they've helped me a lot through all these years. And I wish I could watch them live again because it's brutal and amazing. I don't have enough words to describe what they and their music meant to me. I'm just grateful for being able to still listen to them and watch their stuff.

[@dargon70]

I've always said Jonathan Davis has 10 different voices he's insane best ever

[@the1khronohs40]

Never heard him use the growling voice in this refrain before. It absolutely works! 🤘 Jonathan has gotten a lot of crap for his ‘whimpy’ singing, but that’s the exact characteristic I fell in love with many many years ago on their first album. Witch this song is from. I love how Jonathan is able to balanse his voice in and out of sanity, going all the way to the crumbling edge with it. Sometimes even go flying straight off the edge and just hanging on by a couple of broken fingernails. He is a true master of his craft! ❤️

[@christineghere2461]

Well said, sir!

[@jamiefookes1579]

He uses the growl more in the studio recording

[@TroublesomeOwl]

I never gave him crap for his whimpy vocals, just his out of key, out of time, out of breath, mumbling vocals lol

[@DanielSmith-pq4yc]

I thought the "whimpy voice" was due to athsyma (I can't spell)

[@one8s7n]

The fact that Jonathan can move that much and it doesn't mess with his voice 1 bit is incredible. You would think he was sitting still if you didn't watch it

[@pistonburner6448]

Yeah, he's like an elite athlete. Hehe.

[@RickReasonnz]

@@pistonburner6448 THAT'S why he wears ADIDAS!

[@jamieedwards1900]

I absolutely love how you pay attention everything the artist is doing. I love how you break everything down. I love when the artist shocks you and I can tell that you love it! I love your channel! I have been a Korn fan for 20+ years. Just recently took my kids to see Korn. They rocked out!

[@illicitsects]

Korn is best experienced live. Johnathan Davis is phenomenal live, and the music is quite powerful.... Definitely a show that will not disappoint!!!

[@metalmamasue3680]

Yes, we've seen them 3x and can't wait to go again. JD is ❤️‍🔥💯 live, love to see KoRn and we go every chance we get.

[@GregMoffattmojo007]

As much as I love the live version, you really should revisit this song with the studio version. He expresses his emotions more the way he intends in that version. I have to say I love watching your journey into the world of metal. Kudos to you in realizing that metal is an art form and music, not just noise and bad singing.

[@Ccastine9]

First I want to second what others have said you should totally try to do the tea time with Jonathon Davis hes got incredible longevity in a tough industry and is a legend and seems like a super nice down to earth guy. Second, love some of these recent videos from 90s bands 👍🏼

[@paigeballard253]

The story I heard about Mary had a Little Lamb, was that she had nursed the lamb back to health, and it became so loyal to her that it followed her to school. The teacher couldn’t allow the disruption, so she made the lamb stay outside. The way the lamb did not leave gave opportunity for the teacher to use as a lesson in loyalty for the students. Mary had treated the lamb very well, so the lamb was loyal to her. A very nice lesson for children. One of the few😉

[@ryanmarut2735]

Awwww I didn’t know this about the story ❤ 😍

[@Rileysworld727]

I love Korn as their songs make me feel something no other band has. Its just the raw emotions that take me back to my childhood. The chaos and the pain that can only be felt when you have no control.

[@manuelaklein9837]

Fully agree! 💯💯

[@sstankfish]

Jonathan live is nothing less than impressive. I will continue to see them live whenever possible til I die.

[@sergelarabie1258]

Freak on a Leash live with Amy Lee is unreal

[@metalmamasue3680]

Yes, we've seen them 3x now, I just happen to be wearing my Slipknot Korn t-shirt from that show now 😅 I love, love, love KoRn Iive ❤️‍🔥💯✊️

[@alysdaxei]

Please keep reacting to Korn! They are such an amazing, influential band. Although for their early songs I'd recommend pre-98 shows. If you think this was energized, you'll be blown away by pre-98 Korn.

[@jeremyrose5840]

Watching the crowd go mad at Woodstock 99 after he shouted "Are you ready" Unreal

[@amethystaquariusglendagree1070]

My first concert was in 2020(pre-covid) and was non other than Korn! I was 37! Lol best time of my life! Jonathan Davis totally pulled out his bagpipe and started playing Shoots and Laddes!!! I love you Korn!!! Been a dedicated fan since first album in 1994!!!

[@kennethdudley1843]

The MTV unplugged versions are cool too, you really get a deep dive into his voice and singing styles. I love his duet with Amy Lee of Freak on a Leash, and the song make me bad with the cure.

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

Yeah, I thought that Unplugged was going to be a trainwreck, especially after they lost their most crucial member Brian Welch, but I was really surprised that they did such a good job. I would put their performance up there with some of the best Unplugged performances ever. Most people would say Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alice In Chains were the best performances though!

[@terrasmak]

I thought unplugged was a trainwreck for him. Korn is awesome , but Jon is not an unplugged singer. Amy’s voice just crushes Jon instantly. Then Robert Smith , just so powerful. Now put Amy and Robert together for a song would be intense

[@JonathanVee]

I love how you study each song and strive to understand the artist. Sometimes I watch reaction channels just say "wow that was intense" and move on with the song.. however there is so much emotion and meaning that can be missed if you don't understand who the artist is and what a song is about. I really enjoy your videos!

[@daver4590]

This song *was* my 1996. Freshman year at college. I blasted this Korn album, and especially this song, constantly! ❤!! A few years later, after a ridiculous series of events, I found myself hanging out backstage with Korn as they kicked off the tour for the band Orgy-who were signed to their label. Great guys! Fantastic music! So much talent. Thanks for yet another fabulous trip down memory lane.

[@ff5973]

His changes in pitch, volume and tone are all to emphasize his POV. Many of his songs, particularly early on were very personal to him. He shows his emotion through his songs. Another really great , under-rated band. Jonathon's vocal style is totally unique. This being a live performance does Not show his total vocal range. Another song that is very near 30 years old. The early 90's was a really fun time in music. Great video. Thank you!

[@cheapskatecoins5709]

Shoots and Ladders was one of their first songs and through their entire career has been the opening song at ever concert.

[@tspawn35]

It's funny that Korn can get a crowd to sing nursery rhymes.

[@Shlippies]

saw them with stonesour and they did shoots as the midway break of the concert

[@notkg]

When I saw them in concert, they started with "Blind" which is what I was expecting. "Are You Ready??" is the perfect way to start a concert. That said, the bagpipes would also be cool way to start as well.

[@ginaingle5298]

The last 3times that I've seen KoRn, shoots and ladders was the last song they played of the night❤

[@ericryan1950]

I vote “Here To Stay” next or if you want something more melodic do the lead single off their current record “Start The Healing”. Jonathan also did a solo record which is quite gothic and melodic. “What It Is” and “Basic Needs” are good choices off that.

[@Samatkep]

Definitely "here to stay" but anything from untouchables can be an interesting choice...

[@_i_don.t_need_a_unique_handle_]

Alone I Break

[@BSBBandFitness]

Welcome to my biggest musical influence. Jonathan is an absolute genius. Hearing your take on songs that I’ve heard my whole life definitely does something for me.

[@jessicareed2961]

I'd love to see you react to Korn and Amy Lee Freak on a Leash either the unplugged version or either since they recently went on tour together they did the rock version live together and it was the most incredible thing with her range and his vocals!

[@HannahRainbow88]

Yes!! Amy's harms and vocal runs on Freak On A Leash are AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥 SO fun to attempt to sing too!

[@Playmesomeshit]

Yes! That was the first thing that came to me when I saw the Freak on a leash reaction. "The MTV unplugged" version with Amy Lee is amazing. And I know she loves acoustic versions.

[@CrazyKoenie]

Thanks for this Elisabeth, I was not aware of this amazing live performance. Korn had a lovely AIC tribute where they play ‘Would’ another great Jonathan sustained singing

[@Elenuay]

To continue down the Korn journey, I would definitely suggest 'Got The Life' next, before you go deeper down the rabbit hole - because it gets DEEP and I think it's better to climb down instead of jumping head first xD Love your Korn reactions so far

[@kevinshea7048]

Great review as always Elizabeth. Korn is a very unique band and when I first heard them in the 90's I was blown away both by the sound and lyrical content. The song "Daddy" still gets to me today - that ending is gut wrenching and shows so much emotion and pain. I think "Blind' would be a good song. Some others would be "Did my Time", "Everything I've Known", "Right Now", "Make Me Bad", "It's On!", and of course "Got the Life".

[@johnd5398]

If she lets the darkness of these little nursery rhymes get to her, maybe she shouldn't bother with Daddy... Although, it does help to know a little about Jonathan's childhood to understand where all of the emotion comes from in his music. It's both haunting and inspiring, if you can handle the darkness.

[@johnholden6137]

I don't think she will do "Daddy" she hasn't done a song that dark. I don't see her actually going that far into Korn. I would like to see some of his more talented or more interestingly vocalized songs from a few other albums. I love their earlier albums, but honestly Johnathan had not found "his" voice just yet.

[@kevinshea7048]

@johnholden6137 - lord no, I did not say she should do "Daddy". I was just saying how much that song got to me when I first heard Korn in the 90's. The songs I recommend are in the 2nd paragraph.

[@johnholden6137]

@@kevinshea7048 To be honest I'd really love to see her do "Daddy" though. Did my time would be another good one. Or really anything from untouchables

[@AndyVasilev]

Originally this song had bagpipes, it's not just for the show. Also this is the stand that he still uses. It was. A Swiss guy designed it for him in 2001.

[@JohnKerans]

"a Swiss guy" being HR Geiger, who's art directly inspired the Xenomorphs and ship designs in the Alien movies

[@killer6ten]

@@JohnKerans greatest of all there are only ever been 3 made of these mic stads and J.D owns 2 of the 3

[@toebeann]

Been a while since we've seen Corey Taylor on The Charismatic Voice! Recently I was listening to the collaboration he did with Dave Grohl, Rick Nielsen and Scott Reeder "From Can to Can't" from the album "Sound City: Real to Reel" and just thinking to myself: "Elizabeth would love this!" It features tons of power and aggression, but also shows some tenderness in his vocals. I recommend the studio recording, no video. The vocals are very clear in the mix, you'll have no trouble picking out the details. Let's get to it! 😉

[@amandakennedy6348]

😱 Thank you for sharing this. I've seen them live, but to see them perform 'One'? Wow.... 😮

[@caseyrogers573]

There’s a video online of one of their first live shows in a little club. I think you’d be blown away by it. They’re just kids and they are changing music with such confidence

[@Adamax93]

I’ve seen Korn play about 6 times and they usually throw a cover of a song in the middle of another. They played We Will Rock You during the break in Coming Undone

[@mishmashmedley]

So glad you covered this one. I hope you do more Korn. They have a lot of great ones with emotional depth... Alone I Break Make Me Bad Falling Away From Me and for a fun 80s cover: Word Up!

[@bradsimpson9396]

Definitely Alone I Break, one of my favourites of theirs

[@korndog81]

Alone I Break for sure

[@Cmart50]

I can picture him in a white padded room, sitting down rocking back and forth just repeating these rhymes over and over. Dude is a legend.

[@josephputz2964]

Hahaha! And surrounded by Playskool wooden blocks.

[@gatfatf]

Honestly this might be the most played out music video setting of the late 90s behind "a crowded dance club" and "in the car during a rainstorm"

[@AustinCain-q6v]

Never been into singing myself but I love your analysis of metal, I feel like it takes you out of your element, but not your comfort zone, cause you can tell "music" is your comfort zone, no matter what genre. Loving that I found the channel

[@devoutlytobewished2784]

I've never been a big Korn fan but I have to admit that Jonathan is a stunning performer. I can't take my eyes off him when he's on stage

[@metalmamasue3680]

Watch Brick In The Wall from this same live show, Sziget Fest in Budapest. It's truly ❤️‍🔥💯 JD was on fire this show. Love KoRn Iive, we've been to see them 3x now.

[@Helix504]

Korn - Blind at Woodstock 99 is one of my favourite sets to watch and I think this would be good to react to!

[@dklap3388]

I’ve been listening to Korn for 26-27 years or so. Nice to see you analyze another Korn song, although this has never been a favorite of mine. It might be interesting vocally, but musically there’s so many other Korn songs I like much more (like the two others you did already).

[@myownalias]

Awesome song, my personal favorite Korn song, and awesome live. I'm looking forward to this reaction and analysis.

[@joehermanson_]

I first saw Korn in 1995 opening for Megadeth Davenport Iowa. This song was epic!!

[@franknicastri9201]

I love jonnos vocals when he goes to "that place" you really get a window into his soul in my opinion

[@ImSumWhatMad]

When I first heard you were doing Korn, this was one of the songs I was super interested in hearing your opinion on! Really excited for this one!

[@HolographicOne]

A side note: I remember reading about how disturbing some of JD's childhood was and much of the album seemed to be a reflection of that. Every time I saw him live, it was as if he was reenacting moments of confusion, shock, or just trauma. Seriously though, the guy was super nice especially moreso after he got sober.

[@JulieAnn87]

Thank you for doing this song!! Korn is so amazing and Jon Davis is the best!! 🤘

[@jacerogers9903]

KoRn is the most incredible and amazing band that has ever been!! Everything about them and their sound is so authentic! Plus, Jon Davis was a mortician before he was the lead singer! Hauntingly awesome!

[@spiderman4x]

It’s pretty awesome your maturity and open mindfulness to acknowledge there’s not a single proper way to express yourself vocally. Jonathon’s voice serves the darkness of his lyrics. It’s very powerful. You can feel his pain in your bones.

[@christineghere2461]

His voice serves the darkness of his lyrics, well said, I like that a lot.

[@Aim2Rock]

Your reactions are, as always, amazing !! Simple suggestion ; You could listen to the studio version of this gloriously beautiful piece of muscial greatness. For the studio version propels you even further into amazement! The overlayered and overlapped vocals adding both melodious and anxious touch at precisely righteous moments, the keyboards added durng the chorus and the extended bagpipes intros with birds chirping.... It's just a total marvel !

[@fritglassware9165]

agreed I personally don't like most live versions. Especially for reviews since artists love to change it up for live performances and that takes away from the finished polished piece they put on the album.

[@RIDDICK0911]

@@fritglassware9165 "polished products" are pure effects and mixing, you cannot judge an artist's actual voice by listening to something that, basically, isn't an actual artist's singing. Studio tracks are like movies - edited to death.

[@tookindthedancingjedi]

Jonathan Davis did amazing songs for the queen of the damned soundtrack (and beyond) with Shenkar. Would love to see you react to one of them. For they are far beyond the usual, not to say the norm, very very unique and something pretty different from Korn.

[@davidgessin-mccully3919]

That’s the best damn idea ever!

[@sabrinaammend2927]

The entire concert is called Alone I Play, it’s from 2008 and it’s on KZbin, I would love for her to react to some of that performance, it’s incredible!

[@tookindthedancingjedi]

@@sabrinaammend2927 And what a tour that was. One of my fondest concert memories. 😇

[@dogfacedgod]

I remember when their first album dropped, it was so different from anything else out there at the time. It inevitably spawned a horde of clones and defined what nu-metal was going to become. I had the pleasure of seeing Korn on their 2nd tour...1995 I believe. It was so fire and opened my eyes to a different genre. This might be long, but I really wanted to say this. I really appreciate what you do Elizabeth. I discovered your channel a while back and love hearing what you think about bands and songs that I hold dear to my heart, even if they aren't exactly what I'm into now. My only wish is that it was possible to be more constructively critical. Many of these bands and singers do deserve praise. But, I get why you can't be, or maybe shouldn't be. You want to get these people on your show and rightfully so, I want to see them on there, too. I guess maybe what I'm saying is that I wish people were more open to constructive criticisms. A lot of critics are assholes. I'm definitely not saying to go that route. Maybe just more willingness to elaborate on exactly what one likes and doesn't like? Loving everything is good. Loving certain things, in my opinion, is even better. It's like dessert, if I can make an analogy. Chocolate double-fudge ice cream is awesome. Chocolate double-fudge ice cream is even more awesome-r after a serving of lima beans. Love the channel! Keep it up!

[@cesarnavejar1016]

The band members went to high school together. Highland High School in Bakersfield, Ca. The schools mascot is the Scott. It had a big influence on the early music.

[@lucaschristian135]

My favourite Korn song of all time

[@Jcowellm8]

I know I love a song when I hear it, I understand why I love it when The Charismatic Voice analyzes it 😊

[@barrydunham896]

Love this song. It's sooooooooo good live. Your gonna love it Elizabeth

[@jbear501]

Not sure if you've delved into Nothing More or not but their music video for Fade it Fade out is great. So emotional, gets me every time. Also, I greatly appreciate what you do.

[@JermaLover]

I’d also love to see her react to their newer stuff.

[@luxtobeyou]

Fade In Fade Out would be a perfect intro to them, such an emotional song. Jenny too is one of my favorites by them

[@someoneelse745]

I saw them a couple times in the 90s. When he pulls out the pipes the crowd goes crazy. Loved them

[@CaoilfhionnAgrona]

Yeah! Shoots and Ladders! Whoo! Weirdly, I just got my hair cut today by a lady who saw Korn in concert in 1998. Must have been epic! More Korn! Also, it would be wild if you analyzed Emilie Autumn! Great video!

[@marzix427]

Blind is the absolutely best song I ever heard from them while also the first song from them I ever heard, it's amazing. Children of the Korn is a very interesting song because it has Ice Cube in it, some people did not like the song because there was a rapper in the song, which I did not care, it's a really cool song. Thoughtless is great, Make Me Bad, Play Me, Somebody Someone, Mr Rogers, Faget (although not sure I'll ever see anyone ever react to that one due to the content and name of the song) are some of my favorites. He wrote all or most of the songs from the Queen of the Damned soundtrack as someone below mentioned and the entire album is awesome. Not Meant for me, System (Chester Bennington from Linkin Park), and Forsaken (David Draiman from Disturbed) make appearances on some of my more favorite songs from the album.

[@meccacard]

I recently got married and had a friend put together an odd compilation of snippets of songs that made an impact on my life before my entrance. I made sure it started with the opener of Blind.

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

I frequently use "ARE YOU READY?" when I'm walking my dog 😆

[@younggun7901]

I cant wait for the next Korn analysis. There is so much to delve into with them and I love seeing them get recognized for it.. some lesser-known songs by them i would love to see reviewed are "Open up" and "never never" they both sound like they have heavy duran duran influence to me.

[@esdyaz]

First Korn album was very shocking to me. That Terrifying lyrics and interpretation, the screaming voices at the finale, wow....... That make me cry from my deepest heart, screaming for help for that boy.

[@taunyasanders7775]

OMG I've never watched you before but I'm so blown away by how respectful and open minded your take was.. gotta follower you rock !

[@schopenhauer5427]

Korn is one of those bands you definitely wanna hear their studio works first, live is still great but they're masters at making masterpieces in studio

[@jeffreymartinez5829]

This was a really fun video to watch and see you react to. I've seen Korn live a bunch and they've performed Shoots and Ladders a number of times. They usually stick the song near the end of their set. This was also a really cool live video because we get to see Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne fill in for Fieldy while Fieldy was on a brief leave (I think for his new child). In an interview, Ryan said he was really intimidated because he felt he had really big shoes to fill. I always thought that was funny given his skill. Fieldy is an incredibly talented bassist, but Ryan is right up there with technical playing skill. Regardless, this was a great performance and really fun to see you react to. Take care!

[@HannahRainbow88]

Bagpipes were used as scare tactics in battles, and mentioned (a kinda hellish imagery) in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales... Ergo they totally fit with metal 🤘🔥 Freakin love Jon&KoRn 💗 They were incredible when I saw them at UK Sonisphere (now over a decade ago😅)

[@The5thColumn]

Fantastic as always. Please do Sleep Token - The Summoning. The band has taken a big step up in production quality with their releases this year and Vessel's voice is quite something.

[@boochan8033]

I'm so happy you choose "Shoots and Ladders"..Jonathan's "voices" in this song are incredible!😳 Since childhood(over 20 years) i'm a fan of Korn and everytime i hear new songs i have goosebumps! The sound, the heavy dirty bass(i mean it in a good way), and Jonathan's voice 😊 It sounds like several voices coming out from his body and talking/screaming to each other and us..can anyone else do it? i do not know anyone 🤔 "somebody someone" this is also a good song 😳

[@dralock1]

Freak on a leash might have been their first megahit, but the chutes and ladders breakdown was what got all of our attention when it came out way back then.

[@ihateusernamesgrrr]

I think "Blind" was actually their first megahit. I mean you could be right but shoots and ladders was released on the same album as Blind. I use to play this album religiously back in my teens. That all said you might be right that Freak on a Leash was the track that attracted the boom in fan base and steered everybody to the masterpiece that the korn album was after they came from follow the leader.

[@Martin-jk2ng]

You gotta hear Eluveitie if you like the bagpipes. They have a hurdy gurdy and violins, playing Celtic flavored metal. They have female and male vocals as well. Truly an amazing band. Iris Mona is a great starting spot.

[@bri.g.5105]

Inis Mona such a great song. Got to see them live back with the original line up. Great show

[@Xargiyt]

That's actually a really good recommendation! +1 on that!

[@dem4christ04]

They (like many groups) actually modify their songs for live performances, so this version is obviously a little different from the studio version. Love your reactions!

[@kevos823]

He wrote the original songs for the queen of the damned soundtrack and sang the versions in the movie while others sang on the track version. You should check out his version of "Slept so long" and the version with Jay Gordon of Orgy! That would open the Jay Gordon door for you as well! If you'd like to check out Orgy I'd recommend "Fiction (dreams in digital)", "Pure", of course their cover of "Blue Monday"

[@davidayers7796]

In 98 at the family values tour after orgy finished their set in ft worth Texas they all walked along the edge of the floor section shaking hands and high giving people. When they passed by where my friends and I were for some reason Jay decided to grab my friend on both sides of his face and kissed him right on the mouth. Ha ha it was hilarious moment we still laugh about today.

[@kevos823]

@@davidayers7796 awesome 98-early 2000s were some great times for love shows. Saw Metallica at their last show at candlestick before it was demolished, summer sanitarium!

[@X3Andy]

I really like the song "Eva" by Orgy.

[@kevos823]

@@X3Andy "Eva", "Stitches" I definitely left some good ones out

[@undrpaidtekmnky143]

Depending on what you're in to, Punk Static Paranoia is a definite must check out as well.

[@mikestowell8660]

Johnathan Davis the guy who single-handedly brought skat and bagpipes to metal

[@packrat-y7j]

This is how i was introduced to Korn

[@stoodydoo]

I saw them in concert back in 2010 and it was one of my wildest dreams come true. Everything about it was fantastic. I'm pretty sure if I remember correctly they did this song last.

[@j.f.sebastian274]

The first Korn album was foundational in my childhood, still one of the greatest albums of all time.

[@MarcelNL]

That first Korn album, and the first RATM album as well. To me they have a very similar status. Apetite for destruction from G 'n R has a completely differeny feeling, but had a similar impact.

[@mindyhuntbeach8026]

This is one of my favorite songs of theirs! You must see them live! They are incredible! He does the bagpipes at every show! You MUST listen to their version of Another Brick in the Wall. Better than the original!!! Glad you appreciate and cover them! Jonathan Davis is one of the greatest vocalists of our lifetime!

[@metalmamasue3680]

Yes !! From this same show at Sziget Fest in Budapest, Hungary its ❤️‍🔥🔥💯

[@shogunender8752]

so happy your reacting to this its truly awesome hope your doing well

[@kelli3820]

The bagpipes are the best part of every Korn show!! Nothing gets the crowd more hype then when JD brings them out.

[@femmefatality_]

The video you reacted to is from a show where Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne filled in for Fieldy on bass. Mudvayne is another nu metal band that everyone loves (also my favourite). Some recommendations for Mudvayne include Death Blooms, Dig, Happy, and Not Falling. Ryan's bass playing is also an influence to Eugene from Jinjer. No Ryan = No Jinjer bass parts.

[@jasonbrock2681]

Dude! Happy is SO good.

[@HannahRainbow88]

Oooh DIG would be an interesting one to see her reactions 😂🤣

[@rockwithjerry]

Ryan Martinie is amazing!

[@mquilez01]

This! Love Mudvayne and Ryan! \m/

[@elizabethoboril938]

How has no one recommended 'Twist'?! She'd have a blast analyzing that. My favorite version of 'One' is by Chris Cornell. Gives a whole new feeling to the song. RIP.

[@ericklandrud5356]

Twist!!!!!

[@dankspinaughtra3447]

Listen to every song they've made. You will find that the more you listen to the music. How members of the band deliver thier piece of the song at any given moment...how Jonathan Davis brings it all out.....originality, multiple genre influence blends, then you will understand why KoRn is one of the best metal bands ever.

[@devrajryatt]

Fun fact the mic stand is actually a one of 2 original aet piece from swedish artist H.R Geiger that jonathan comissioned. Geiger is the same artist that worked closely with ridley scott in order to design the xenomorph for the mobie alien.

[@DuckAllMighty]

Korn is just fucking amazing and is in my top 10 of best bands of all time. Jonathan is just pure insanely talented.