Vocal Coach Reacts to QUEENSRŸCHE for the First Time - Take Hold of the Flame (Live in Tokyo 1984)

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Today I'm hearing Queensrÿche for the first time! This is a live performance of Take Hold of the Flame recorded in Tokyo in 1984.
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[@goodpainlive1]

Their drummer, Scott, never gets the credit he deserves. He is an amazing drummer.

[@abledrummer]

TRUTH!

[@pillarhood471]

Absolutely

[@chrisbowman7280]

​@@pillarhood471and I don't think anybody really knows the reason but him not being in that group and giving them three out of five is a joke Unless he is 100% the problem I met him once and he seemed as personable as portrayed... And reacted like a smart person would when I asked him why they didn't play the stuff from the EP anymore .... He just said that there was a band member that didn't want to do that stuff anymore 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@drew65sep]

No, he doesn't...dude is a badass on the kit.

[@ezhope1]

Even the set they did on Unplugged back in the day, as phenomenal as when he’s driving the band on a big stage

[@jeffrochell2029]

Never. Gets. Old. Watching. People. React. To. Geoff. Tate. It's like watching a child realize Christmas presents just appeared over night. Sheer unadulterated awe and joy.

[@astrozombie138]

well said. I cant get enough of watching people lose their shit to this song and Geoffs' vox.

[@osamaqtaitat]

I mean he is so great, one of the best! But i hate it when the singer overshadows the entire band mates! I hate it!! It’s unfair! We can argue who has the more important and effective role in any band relatively, but i personally give a credit to all the band if the band as a whole is great whatever who has the bigger effect/importance or how much every member contribute to it!

[@johnedgerton8860]

Jeff, I love the way you reflected the same energy in your own commentary.

[@johnedgerton8860]

@@osamaqtaitat I appreciate that perspective. I do think a lot of us who were watching QR in those days understood GT was the icing on CD's cake.

[@osamaqtaitat]

@@johnedgerton8860 i don’t know QR very much! I love just this song! I don’t get your comment.

[@kennethcelorio4937]

One of the greatest voices in rock and roll history.

[@livinnash7693]

Indeed

[@chriskerr5255]

Without a doubt

[@donricchio4817]

Just slightly behind Ronnie James Dio

[@stevechristy3244]

@@donricchio4817 Sorry, other way around

[@shanelyon15]

@@donricchio4817ummmmm Dio wasn’t even close to Tate in his prime….no one was…and I love Dio and Dickenson, but no one was close to Tate…

[@muddywood]

All live. No auto tune BS. THIS performance is the measuring stick for all live rock vocalists.

[@eclecticx]

None of whom could possibly match.

[@corey8711]

It's Geoff all the way through, but it's all been either cleaned up or re-recorded in studio. Not knocking him or them at all, that's just how it is.

[@RikBrescia]

@@corey8711 I've been waiting for someone to finally say it. Not that he wasn't brilliant or couldn't hit these notes, he just didn't in this particular performance. Missed by so many people so, good ear.

[@ItsNotaTuhmah]

@@corey8711 What they actually did was to put some good compression on it and that's it. There is a "bootleg" version of this performance and the only difference is the consistency of Geoff's voice' volume. There are actually other recordings of the same tour and Geoff put an incredible performance on each of those shows.

[@michaelhein5455]

Completely agree

[@shorerocks]

Imagine, it is 1984, you are 16 years old, go into the record store of your choice. And follow the recommendation to listen to this new record from this band from Seattle... And get your soul crushed, and elevated while standing there with other people around you. And the guy in the store watching you all the time. Knowing exactly what will happen. These are moments I will forever cherish.

[@wilmadikfit366]

I felt this.

[@jimwood4424]

So good at singing

[@jimwood4424]

Yep was great

[@danielfair4675]

I saw them open for KISS in 1984, tons of shows since. Including many with Todd LaTorre as frontman.

[@billwicketvogel1787]

The original lineup was just stellar live. The background vocals are always top notch. Geoff just doing what he does, and the band are all next level musicians.

[@sneakyuploader_4477]

Great point about the supporting vocals. Yet no mention or nod towards it from the content creator.

[@garyjsu]

I saw them open for Def Leppard on the Mindcrime tour. Absolutely flawless performance.

[@friendofdavid1423]

Too bad they mostly hated each other! What a bunch of little babies with massive talent!

[@bettyrose959]

@@friendofdavid1423 What are you talking about? They've had some business differences but they don't hate each other. They're all doing just fine.

[@charliebald1079]

​@@friendofdavid1423 Tate and Degarmo were good friends. They got along pretty good until success hit. And after Degarmo left, well. Life happens. No need to say they were spoiled or stuff like that.

[@davidmorgan4202]

I'm 52 years old and a still get goose bumps listening to this

[@justinchristoph3725]

Queensryche was usually excellent when they performed live... and Geoff Tate was one of THE best male vocalists in the rock scene in the 1980s. Their concept album Operation Mindcrime is 35 years old and still blows me away when I hear it and the song from it Eyes of a Stranger is still one of my all-time favorite.

[@PlacidDragon]

That whole album is full of favorites :)

[@Carrinthe]

No filler only killer on that album, what a masterpiece it is.

[@briankady1456]

They should have made a movie out of that album. Very interesting story. And the second album brings the story full circle.

[@thatguy8669]

Surprised she hasn't done an "Eyes of a Stranger" reaction or "Lady Wore Black". She'd get big views on both.

[@ronnoe6708]

Eyes of a Stranger and I Don't Believe in Love are probably my 2 favorites. Operation Mindcrime, IMO, is the only concept album that comes close to Pink Floyd's The Wall. It's a very close 2nd and at times I think it's better. For me they're neck and neck and constantly vying for first place. In fact, given that I prefer hard rock and metal I think Operation Mindcrime is better. It's more my style of music. And now I'm in real trouble because I probably just greatly annoyed a large number of Pink Floyd fans. 😱

[@flip97gt]

80's and 90's metal is where it's at if you want to explore some phenomenal male singers without a advent of auto tune in 1997. I'll throw in a recommendation for Sebastián Bach from Skid Row. He even did some Broadway performances.

[@G_Demolished]

Skid Row “Wasted Time”

[@deeellett5922]

Monkey Business

[@davidsuttles101]

I Remember You, live Wembley 1991…

[@georgepatton6195]

Phantom of the Opera

[@jonpugh3939]

I remember you, the video version. Wembley has too much talking going on.

[@angryagain3801]

I'm so glad you discovered Geoff Tate and that magical voice. Between 1983 and 1994 nobody came close to his level of excellence.

[@davidcutwater2479]

What a neat young woman. It's fun to see young people rediscover these sonic gems from the 80's. Keep in mind that this was an encore number. They had already been on stage killing it for nearly two hours and Geoff still hits all the high notes. Definitely check out more of their earlier music.

[@sprezzatura8755]

Yes that is impressive but he was also very well warmed up by then.

[@theh.p.lovecraftlunaticasy5186]

As a child of the 80's, constantly hearing that "metal takes no talent" from people who have never listened to it before, its gratifying hearing all these professionally trained people in awe of Geoff Tate, Ronnie James Dio, Bruce Dickinson, etc. I think metal is a lot more complicated than most music, both lyrically (sometimes) and instrumentally. It's so nice to see these bands properly appreciated for the immense amount of talent they have. She was not prepared for Geoff Tate. :D

[@user-tv5zm8km2f]

Metal music is music that could easily fit into orchestral settings. I always say metal was created during the period of the classical composers. They just lacked electricity and amplification. They created music that was as fast and as loud, for their centuries, as much of the high quality metal out there.

[@ronaldmalcolm5609]

Queensryche did an episode of MTV's Unplugged and you can hear Goeff Tate performing even more miracles. My favorite is "Is Anybody Listening?"

[@timmckay5117]

Yeah, it really accentuates the softer side of his voice as well. He's not just all amazing high notes with control...his phrasing and dynamics are beautiful.

[@supernoah71]

Anybody Listening off Empire is just brilliant

[@tjanderson6561]

That is my favorite QR song and I love the unplugged version. It's not a perfect production but it's beautiful.

[@MultiHarrycat]

Geoff Tate was untouchable "live" back in the 80's . Almost 40ys later, and this song still gives me the chills.🔥🔥🔥

[@MrCalenture]

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[@mikem9892]

Take Hold was the first QR song I ever heard and even to this day it's their best ever IMO.

[@silverblack5475]

Geoff puts on an absolute vocal clinic at this concert .....everyone reacts to this song but there are others from the show that are just as impressive .....Queen of the reich, Child of fire, The lady wore black , Blinded , etc. I saw them a few times in the 80s and Geoff and Floor are the 2 best vocalist ive ever heard live .

[@RonniePeterson]

Totally agree.

[@ThomasTallant]

If memory serves this was the last song in the set too.... I'd have to double check...

[@gman125]

@@ThomasTallant This was one of two encores.

[@hatch7482]

Yep.

[@the-dave-house-project]

My brother introduced me to Queensryche with this concert on VHS when I was, in all fairness, probably too young to appreciate it properly. Changed my world.

[@bamacapt115]

One of the greatest metal singers and metal bands ever. He's only 25 when this was recorded btw.

[@donnacunningham1404]

That is textbook Tate. His sound, their sound, is the reason so many of us still love him. His energy, his range, and just his soulful beauty will forever be iconic.

[@Osi-ok8qs]

On this e5-Note the God's are with him. This is how an e5 Note should sound and sung. That was the best e5 Note I've ever heard in life. In his Prime Time. Geoff Tate was untouchable, unmatched and unreachable. You should listen to Silent Lucidity next. Because to listen to the spectrum of his Voice. (Btw. He's a Baritone!) Queensryche's Operation Mindcime is an absolute Masterpiece. And the greatest Album ever made. It's an concept Album. Following a Story from Start until it end's. This one perfect Album. Queensryche played every single song from Operation Mindcime live in Row wich is called Operation Livecrime. Oh! The Backup Vocals are made by their Guitarist and Songwriter Chris DeGarmo. No doubt. Operation Livecrime was one of the greatest Live Show's ever made. This whole Band was just on another level. A Band on their highest peak of creativity. Just keep listening to them. It worth it!

[@MrCalenture]

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[@ANPC-pi9vu]

I still think The Warning is better than Operation Mindcrime, but it is great. Warning is so weirdly overlooked in it's favor, though.

[@matthewarms3786]

​@ANPC-pi9vu agreed, Roads to Madness and Before the Strom are two of my favorite ryche tracks. As for the E5, I can get there, but not grab it out of thin air like Geoff does at the end of the first verse. I'd usually start on C and gliss up to it.

[@MrCalenture]

​@@matthewarms3786 kzbin.info/www/bejne/amilY4OMf5WBeaM

[@thedagwood1972]

The 80's were the golden age of big rock/metal voices from male singers, Geoff Tate from Queensryche, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden, Tom Keifer from Cinderella, Steve Perry from Journey, I could go on and on...

[@buzzbomb67]

Indeed! I would include 70s as well … Zeppelin, Purple, Priest, Boston, Scorpions, etc were what led directly to the 80s/90s music and singing styles

[@jonmallek7746]

Invalid list without The Metal God!

[@buzzbomb67]

@@jonmallek7746 for sure! Halford has been exercising his iron lungs with Judas Priest since Rocka Rolla in 1974 …! They have a phenomenal legacy!

[@mickowen3318]

@@buzzbomb67 at last some1 giving ROB a shout

[@buzzbomb67]

@@mickowen3318 like @jonmallek7746 said … it wouldnt be a proper vocalist list without him

[@adamcouture4192]

Queensryche is seriously THE epitome of theater/ prog. rock.

[@nicholascolameo8046]

This is actually the final encore for the final concert on this tour. And his voice is perfect.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Geoff will always be the best metal vocalist to ever grace a stage. He is without peer.

[@michaelhein5455]

Yes!

[@markbaston8147]

Dio?

[@seanjones2456]

Sorry, no. @@markbaston8147

[@daviddyer3076]

My favorite band. They're a legendary band with a huge catalog of material. Thank you for checking them out.

[@D0CI87PC]

Yeah, Geoff Tate is that good. Great reaction & glad you enjoyed it.

[@louielouie22]

That's an old rumor, Geoff was never into opera, he adapted to singing very quickly. He took a few lessons and took it from there on his own. Super impressive, even scott the drummer, he was self taught and thats even more impressive because he's incredible.

[@dirmusloner7963]

And also we don't give enough credit to Chris and Geoff as songwriters, both written this song and is Phenomenal

[@donsavignano4396]

Geoff Tate was 25 in 1984 now he's 63 and can hit most of those high notes. Still touring under his own name. Rock on

[@Watashiwaa]

🤣

[@grobin3745]

bruh, c'mon...saw them 2x in 80s and 90s...am happy he can sing again (his voice fell off a cliff), but not even close to his prime...he's like just about every other senior citizen rock singer...can still sing, but should really stop before it's too late.

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

@@grobin3745 Too late for what? No reason not to sing until you just can't anymore. Go listen to your modern pop acts and industry plants if you're so obsessed with youth.

[@karihari28]

Saw him this month and was just as blown away as back in the day. He almost sounds better than ever now.

[@donsavignano4396]

@@karihari28 yeah, he's one of the few rock singers that takes care of his voice

[@ryant3600]

Back in the day in their prime Ryche was a live band that always sounded better live than on the albums. Which says a lot considering Ryche didn't play live together till after their first EP was recorded. I had the chance to sit down and chat w/ Michael, Eddie and Scott and we talked a lot about the earlier days and it blew my mind that they weren't a "live" band till after their first EP. Cause they were mind blowing in the 80's early 90's for sure.

[@brenttuttle7268]

Queensryche and Geoff were the bomb 💣 You here him on this track and then hear him on Silent Lucidity and it's hard to believe it's the same person

[@esotericnightmares]

mid 80s Geoff Tate was unsurpassed in rock singing - he was KILLING it.

[@MrCalenture]

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[@frankie467]

As far as studio cuts, “Eyes Of A Stranger” is probably his best vocal performance.

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

Roads to Madness is even better IMO, but EoaS is great, too. Wish we had more live performance vids of pre-Operation Mindcrime songs.

[@ilmelangolo]

"Someone Else" also

[@NS1.]

There are three high E5's in this song. The one he does at 9:17 is the best I've ever heard of all QR live performances of this song.

[@MrCalenture]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/amilY4OMf5WBeaM Best cover of Take hold OF THE FLAME by Tom Wilsen.... rivals Tate! Enjoy!!!!

[@chueysmama2622]

I went so several Queensryche concerts in the 80s and they were always perfection. So engaging with the crowd, on point vocally and instrumentally. If you enjoy 2 great vocalists in 1 great song, check out Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike". I'm loving your rock and metal reactions!

[@mikeellis3240]

Hell yeah. Great suggestion.

[@sneakyuploader_4477]

At around 9:00 or thereabouts, I was surprised that you didn't acknowledge the vocal harmonies of Chris De Garmo (Lead Guitar), who meshed very nicely with Geoff Tate in that moment.

[@MrCalenture]

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[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

This is so good performance, that I tend to look every reaction I can find. I loved this song from the very beginning, yes, I´m that old, and I just love the fact, that you people who know something about singing can enjoy it now, decades after releasing. Good song never gets old and phenomenal live version adds a bit more magic to it ! Glad you liked it. Well, how could you not...

[@zazz69ed]

nothing but truth spoken here my friend.. this was magic and never gets old.

[@chrisp9975]

I’m that old as well , I was 17 when I saw their first ever show in Seattle in 1983 it was a rising stars show and Zebra played as well what an amazing show, seen them a few more times over the years and they never disappointed

[@zazz69ed]

@@chrisp9975 there is another band most have never heard of today... Zebra ! Man Im feeling the age now LOL Peace and keep on rocking that metal \m/

[@chuckgill9664]

Queensryche AND Zebra - two of my all time faves, constantly blasting their music in my ‘83 Camaro back in the good ‘ole days ❤

[@davemandelin1]

if you enjoyed that, check out Queen of the Ryche. more amazing singing

[@alexthorpe6583]

I knew you'd love this one, most KZbin vocal coaches just can't get over that performance. That was from the start of his career, as well. Many reactors go for 'Silent Lucidity', 'Eyes of a Stranger', and 'Suite Sister Mary', but that's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

[@tomfavorite1020]

This is why i watch your channel. I have heard of Queensryche, but have never heard them. What a voice. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulrosenberg4227]

This was an encore. Imagine! What a powerful group of musicians.

[@palladinodessa8988]

Suite Sister Mary live next please, he sings with a lady and the back and forths are simply amazing, you almost can't tell the voices apart. 🤘

[@thumpermcfar]

I've listened to them since day one and Geoff Tate is by far my favorite vocalist of all time.

[@stevenewcomer8837]

Probably the greatest live performance ever! 🌟

[@richardsveum8452]

Geoff has one of the best voices ever in hard rock. One of the best ranges and dramatic presentations you will ever see live. I saw them on their Operation Mindcrime tour and it is still the best live performances I have ever seen.

[@Susanb89]

Saw them a few times back in the day, one of my fave bands. Geoff Tate’s voice was amazing. I miss those days. 80s and early 90s rock and metal was so awesome.

[@JimmyRJump]

Singer Geoff Tate learned to play the trumpet as a kid and that's where he got his excellent breath control from.

[@texasted73]

The greatest live singer I've ever seen in my life you can't imagine it or get the full effect until you see geoff Tate live!!!!

[@bikercuz69]

I'd definitely recommend "Roads To Madness" if you want more of his extreme vocal gymnastics!

[@eclecticx]

I love seeing people react to Tate for the first time, especially professional and operatic vocalists. Their look of astonishment floors me every time and reiterates how fantastic he was. This? It was an ENCORE. He'd already sung for an entire concert. Unbelievable, right? Now consider this show was the final of a very long tour. I saw Queensryche live four times in the 80s. Tate was perfect and unmatchable every single time.

[@beefcake0354]

this live performance will take forever to be topped.

[@neilvines8821]

Operatic meets metal goodness...His voice is one of a kind.

[@zazz69ed]

Geoff tate the vocal beast.. a baritone that does 5 octaves with ease.. he was trained by his grandmother who was an opera singer...no studio gimmicks needed.. this was live and the 2nd set of the night at that festival.. this was the next to the last song .. and yet he had the energy and made it sound effortlessly.. he was a very underrated singer back in the day as the band was.. chris the guitarist you see mainly in this has a very similar range also. i would suggest queen of the reich for a follow up video if you do one. glad i found you ... got a sub a like and an obvious comment. i never get tired of this bit of magic as the song is inspirational and this was perhaps the song and performance of the 80's that roughly over 40 years later is finally getting it's just deserves..be well and much love and respect.. peace.. Metal4Ever \m/

[@nevetsnegah9799]

I have to say I've NEVER heard that Geoff was trained by his grandmother, unless she was teaching him when he was a child or something. It is a very well known and established fact however that he did train for many years under the tutelage of the late Maestro David P. Kyle, who was a legendary professional vocal coach for a number of outstanding singers.

[@zazz69ed]

@@nevetsnegah9799 well known?? he went like two times from what I understand LOL others in the industry close to geoff have also stated they are not sure where people get this idea from except from another who saw him there once or twice. shrugs.. be it what it may.. i would love a source where geoff himself states what you claim. but im not going to argue or try to be a pedant like some..... be interesting to say the least because google like you used is not a good source on many items especially if you take note geoff never stated it.. it is always others have..many just point fingers because and lay claim because geoff was in seattle also and then all the allegations of full training..so perhaps the rumor stems from geoff stating he studied voice...big difference in training and studying voice...ahh and I admit i did remember something wrong.. it wasnt his grandmother it was his aunt who was the opera singer.. so perhaps i am wrong and remember incorrectly about Mr. kyle... but it's all good.. we can always remember one thing and agree on it.. he was a vocal beast back in the day and the rock lifestyle took his voice away. be well.

[@gneric85]

​@@zazz69ed From what Geoff has said, he went to Maestro Kyle for breath control lessons because he was becoming exhausted after a few songs. He had to audition for Maestro to be able to see if he was serious about learning and when he realized he had something there, he gave him some training. Geoff said it was about 6 month's worth and this was during the Myth days.

[@MrCalenture]

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[@Aussiepappy66]

Bethany! Great reaction to Geoff, he was untouchable in his heyday and his range is amazing. And the fact he still sounded crisp after singing all night is a testament to his training. He along with others (Ann Wilson, Chris Cornell etc), were taught by the Maestro, David Kyle from Seattle. Always loved his vibrato but when he hits that E5!! Wow.

[@purplekat5864]

Thank you for this reaction! I'm always thrilled to watch others discover Queensryche (original lineup)! My favorite band, hands down! Geoff was not an opera singer, but had some classical/opera training. I believe his aunt was an opera singer though. Other vocal coaches have pronounced him to be a baritone, hence such rich warm tones in his upper register. But, you would know way more than me. I'm just picking things up along the way. That second E5 he hits in this song is just perfection! Always makes me smile! I really enjoyed your analysis and comments. Always fascinating to hear what knowledgeable vocal coaches have to say! I hope you do more Queensryche! For the opposite end of the scale, try "Silent Lucidity". Very lush and in Geoff''s mid to lower range. There are so many good songs by them! "The Killing Words" MTV Unplugged 1992. "Eyes of a Stranger" "Walk in the Shadows" "Another Rainy Night" "Roads to Madness" "The Thin Line" "Anybody Listening?" "Real World" "One more Time" To name a few. QR is about quality in every respect. Each member is fantastic and versatile! Hope to hear more from you!

[@michaelrusso6822]

Geoff Tate trained under Maestro David Kyle in Seattle. In the technique he was taught... he brings his head voice way down into his chest voice... kind of like a reinforced falsetto.

[@MW-ni6zp]

Check out the studio version of The Roads to Madness. It's off the same album as Take Hold of the Flame.

[@MyLifesDespair]

I weep everytime I listen to Geoff sing, he is so fucking awesome!! I recently seen him solo and his voice is still fantastic. Dude is so magnetic.

[@backcountryshitok]

Queensrych has a haunting voice and the genuine first listen reactions are so awesome !

[@craighenry9512]

Geoff is classically trained. I always love watching vocal coaches critique what most Metal afficianados think is the best voive in history in the Hard Rock/Metal genres. If he is not number one, most lists have him no lower than three. This is Queensryche’s best song and Geoff’s best performance. This is my favorite Song ueensryche song and thus, I can hear the very slight nuances that signal that this is a live version. I’m glad you liked it.

[@tonycampbell4982]

Scott Rockinfiend the founder and drummer of Prog Rock band Queensrych is where its at.

[@wildcountry72]

This song was during an encore after a two hour long performance. So the feat of singing like he did is just that much more astounding knowing it was this late in the performance

[@tonysilva7458]

Queensrÿche is just awesome!! Thank you for this video!!

[@AndrewJones-cx6kl]

Everyone says. When you see them live, it’s just like the recording. I’ve had the pleasure to see them twice. They are not together anymore but nobody was better than Geoff Tate for a good 25 years he was the man!

[@davidcarberry3547]

this is my era , graduated in 84 alot of these guys could really sing love it

[@Willie_McBride]

Same, & same! Plenty of these guys were legit singers, but some got pigeonholed as ‘hair Metal’ or screamers. Tate, Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, Sebastian Bach, Miljenko Matejevic (Steelheart)… and so many more. It’s a shame that they didn’t get the proper credit back then. Seems like these ‘Reaction Vids’ are actually finally giving these guys their due. Especially when vocal coaches & other professional singers are doing the reacting. Most MARVEL at how Tate hits those e5’s, seemingly effortlessly. And then drops back down. I’ve seen it said that he’s naturally a tenor, Injave no idea, I just know that in his prime this dude was HIM!!

[@kayakuprising5914]

So happy you took time to not only reacto to one of the greatest voices in rock/metal, but one of the best bands as well.

[@RaginCajun77346]

I love all the reaction videos to this song. The facial change when he hits that high note. Bethany's face just lit up and got the biggest smile. Says it all there.

[@lisamercey7509]

His voice is a masterpiece queensryche was underrated it's a shame check out killing words I will remember both on Mtv unplugged and silent lucidity

[@jesus2400]

Amazing vocals great band

[@robertghanem1424]

Eye's of a stranger, road to madness, queensryche was the journey of hard rock metal...

[@eviljeep]

Geoff was intouchable. Love the agressivity of the drummer 👌 Tx for the react

[@oldschoolfink3212]

This was the 7th song they played that night. He was already 40+ minutes into a show when this was recorded. Amazing vocalist. So underrated. I've seen him 2x, and he was every bit as good thru the early 2000s.

[@zazz69ed]

that was actually from the second set they did later that night.. and second to the last for that set. :)

[@oldschoolfink3212]

@@zazz69ed I wasn't aware that was a second set. I just knew it was the 7th song in that set. That makes Geoff a one of a kind. I can't think of ANYONE else capable of that. That's Amazing.

[@zazz69ed]

@@oldschoolfink3212 yeah i wasn't trying to dog ya about it.. just so many people do not know that and like you said.. it is utter amazement and shows how much of a vocal beast and how underrated he was as a singer.. sadly it has taken 40 years for the praises to start coming out as a whole.. so many people just discovering them now.. i honestly never get tired of this song or reaction videos too it .. sadly he went the rock lifestyle and ruined his voice.. as of late though he has some of it back but what is left isnt easy anymore and he is not 5 octaves.. his grandmother was trained opera singer and she did instruct him.. but i am glad he is doing better now.. long live Metal !!!! \m/ on a side note.. i wonder if there will ever be someone like geoff again in the metal community . peace my friend and have a great day or evening where ever you may be.

[@oldschoolfink3212]

I feel ya Zazz. I fell in love with The Lady Wore Black from their demo Ep. After that, Walk in the Shadows and Silent Requiem. Jeff Tate is THE most underrated singer ever. Never got his due. This band is such a reflection of the band Boston, it's almost uncanny.

[@zazz69ed]

@@oldschoolfink3212 just have too state nothing but truth here my friend!!! nothing but truth. be well and see you in the comments again sometime. :) and remember \m/ rock on !!! \m/

[@genghiskhanii6646]

Tate is one of the most exceptional vocalists in musical history, in any genre. His vocal power, inflection, texture, control and charisma are second to none.

[@robertprady885]

Original queensryche was straight out awesome

[@KingOrpheus]

This stuff was SO easy for Geoff back in the day. He's still singing this stuff at a lower key to this day!

[@cbmalm]

its funny how you touched on the fact that it is too good to be believed. i have seen this band live twice they opened for metallica both times and were so on point that it literally sounded like it was the studio recording

[@williaminkarnate3173]

Beth, I love that you're totally becoming a rocker! Bobbing your head and everything... hehe

[@aliciawakeland8482]

Best voice of our generation, and he still has an amazing voice 30 yrs later !

[@barbalato5]

To do this key full voice and not falsetto is incredible let alone touring and doing it for years.

[@rhough1]

I’ve seen some posts that indicate that this was actually sung during the encore after singing a full concert.

[@rbrebrook]

It was next to last song for this set, which was the second concert on the same day. They played three concerts in Tokyo over two days. They played a matinee show earlier in the day. www.rycheitems.com/EP_03.jpg

[@frankdtank7444]

It's a misnomer that Geoff is an opera singer. He himself has said in an interview that his first vocal coach trained classical opera singers but his intention was to always be a rock vocalist. He learned some classical techniques but never performed opera.

[@theodorelueker5057]

I have been listening to this for almost 40 years and it is still amazing. I love how he just spits out some words and then turns some into this beautiful rolling notes.

[@rddoria]

This may very well be the greatest male live performance, of all time, by anyone!!!

[@ImDembe]

Can listen to him sing any day of the week, him and the band are so good. Rock and metal have some great singers, Geoff Tate (Queensryche), Ronnie James Dio (Dio/Rainbow/Black Sabbath), Phil Anselmo (Pantera), Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Mike Patton (Faith No More), Rob Halford (Judas Priest) and Michael Kiske (Helloween) are some of the top tire names of that smorgasbord of singers. I recommend to check out Helloween - Keeper Of The Seven Keys (United Alive 2017) or Rainbow - Mistreated Live 1977 Munich.

[@alexmichels1884]

Such an amazing song. Glad you did this one, every vocalist should hear Geoff Tate.

[@MOUNTAINOUS]

he is great. i saw him in concert 2 days ago. 7th row. i filmed most of the songs they did. and i have put a few up already in case you want to see how he sounds as of a few days ago. i will put up a few videos each day of his concert. eyes of a stranger is the final song. i am saving that for last as it was the last song they did. he still rocks.

[@barberjeff67]

I saw this tour when they opened for Kiss. They sounded amazing. I became an instant fan.

[@martystocks1984]

Great choice ,Geoff Tate has an incredible voice

[@NoneYaBidness762]

These guys were tragically underrated.

[@NoneYaBidness762]

@@PaulyV56 right. Under a rock. That’s where I’ve been. 🙄

[@afterburner2869]

@@NoneYaBidness762 Underrated means you think more people should think like you do and the same goes for overrated. If you like a band real well but you feel not enough people reflect you sentiment, that band is now underrated. If there is a band out there that you feel like too many people like, then they are overrated. Just so you know, Queensryche is a highly respect influential band that has cemented itself as one of the best progressive metal bands of their time. 🤘🏻

[@NoneYaBidness762]

@@afterburner2869 good lord. Thanks for the lesson. 😑 It’s my opinion that they were underrated in their time. Does that help? 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@afterburner2869]

@@NoneYaBidness762 It doesn’t matter what video I’m watching on KZbin, doesn’t matter what band or artist it happens to be, there is inevitably someone in the comments section proclaiming either the band is underrated or overrated. Go ahead and check for yourself, it’s everywhere. It’s been done to death. Not every band, artist or even some comedian can be underrated or overrated yet I see it constantly. It’s an empty comment that so many people feel the need to make without really giving it serious consideration. That’s why Paul called it a woke comment, it’s just a knee jerk comment said for whatever reason.

[@NoneYaBidness762]

@@afterburner2869 Again. It’s my opinion. Feel free to ignore it at your leisure.

[@LJ-yz4ob]

Seen him and have videos from a couple years ago. He still has it! Love him!

[@charlescraft6974]

So great to see someone who doesn't seem to listen to this kind of music appreciate it

[@davidaquarius9089]

To see another side to Geoff Tate's voice, I would suggest reacting to 'Silent Lucidity'. I'm sure you will be gob smacked by his performance. I really enjoyed your reaction and analysis of this song, it shows that the music of my era is reaching a fresh new audience. I hope you enjoy your trip through their musical set list. Thank you very much.

[@Sebastian-dx2xg]

You’re in awe with Geoff Tate but most of us have been in awe with him and Queensryche for almost 40 yrs

[@hadara69]

It’s so beautiful to see how Metal vocalists are getting this level of well-deserved RESPECT from Music pros. Growing up a huge fan of this music and especially this band, and studying Music, I knew this…even if no one else with Music education did. I saw Queensryche (sadly, they’re no longer with Geoff) a few times with him and it was always top tier. Some other footage here on YT from before this era is low video quality but you can STILL tell Geoff's performance is STUNNING! Always an inspiring song for me as well. This album ("The Warning") kicks ass!

[@user-bo6jp4kf9d]

What a great time in rock music 🤘

[@andreupalazuelos4228]

Incredible singer and an amazing band! Silent lucidity is one of my favorite songs.

[@kikivon3501]

Scorpions, “Still Loving You “ Klaus’s voice is pure perfection. Geoff Tate slays this!!!!!

[@UpIrons777]

There was a time when Queensryche were the best band in the whole world. Sadly, it was short-lived.

[@tvm2209]

One of, if not the most underrated voices in music.

[@nancywalker1325]

I'm amazed by how many people don't know them. How can you not follow them. What I would give (short of selling my soul lol) to have a voice that smooth and with that range!

[@ICEMANKENNYTV]

This was at the end of their set too which shows just how amazing Tate really is...

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Geoff toured for so many years and didn't take care of himself (smoking, drinking, etc.) that he started losing his voice in the early 2000s but he's been touring again lately with his own band and sounds fantastic again after starting to live a healthier lifestyle. The dude is 63 now and can still bring it.

[@ferocitas1958]

Geoff had open heart surgery over the summer and is either back out on tour or will be soon. All I can say is Wow. After having open heart surgery myself, it took months before I felt like myself. Much less perform. I can't imagine. That's incredible stamina, courage and healing power. Kudos to his heart surgeon.