Vocal Coach 1st Time Reaction to TesseracT - "Legion"

[@MartinMaxFerdinand]

TesseracT - Hexes (featuring Martin Grech), live in the Studio for exquisite ear candy and superb harmonies between the two Singers. Also: Leprous - Castaway Angels - The Voice of Einar Solberg will melt your heart, the drumming of Baard Kolstad will keep it pumping.

[@Therealchrist]

Was just going to recommend Hexes, an utterly amazing performance - and Martin is arguably even more ear grabbing than Dan!!!

[@damiengrief]

Leprous is a must.

[@LoudModeOn]

Was just about to recommend Einar when I saw your post. I think she'd love him.

[@Aksel0601]

Agreed! Shouldn't stop at Castaway Angels either... Nighttime Disguise is also fun vocally, not to mention something from The Congregation, like Slave!

[@MartinMaxFerdinand]

@@Aksel0601 Full support - even "Contaminate me" live with Ihsahn on screams would be a treat :)

[@valencygraphics]

Sean here, I am here, too! Thanks so much for the lovely stream and analysis! It was a lot of fun to see how you felt about one of my favorite songs of the past year. :)

[@Stevil3113]

Too many have slept on Tesseract. Cool to see this song getting some hype. They’ve been overdue for a good decade now.

[@headknocker2020]

I was really surprised by how few Spotify listeners they have. They’re one of the OG prog metal bands for this style, I think they’re been around since ‘03. I know they play huge festivals and tour regularly but I still feel like they deserve more recognition. Amazing live band also.

[@Haggath]

They’re absolutely incredible. Love how their sound has evolved. It’s changed enough to sound fresh, but it’s still undeniably Tesseract. Most recent album is stupid good!

[@darkphoenix2]

Several vocal expert channels have checked this one out lately...I only wish it had been a few months ago when the album came out! This band deserves more attention, and Daniel Tompkins should certainly be known as one of the best singers in metal right now.

[@maniacunbound]

Agreed. I'd say there's a fair argument that he's one of the best singers, full stop. Having seen the War of Being live show, he didn't miss a beat, and hit everything. Incredible.

[@claudiaramirez5420]

Agreed! ❤❤

[@claudiaramirez5420]

​@@maniacunboundno puedo esperar por ver la interpretación en vivo de ésta INCREÍBLE canción. Si así me enchina la piel, en vivo se que me va a explotar la cabeza!❤

[@maniacunbound]

@@claudiaramirez5420 100% Seen them a couple of times now, and they're always great live! Hope you have an awesome time when you do see them!

[@claudiaramirez5420]

@@maniacunbound de hecho el 4 de septiembre será la segunda vez que pueda verlos en su visita a México.♥️🇲🇽

[@Crumsie]

You are a genuinely talented teacher and instructor. I was bullied for my deep voice as a kid but your videos give me confidence in my own uniqueness. One day I hope to sing a song in front of a crowd and your videos are getting me closer to that. Thank you!

[@Roddrummer]

TesseracT are simply awesome. That entire album is that good, my #1 of last year. Seeing them for the third or fourth time in a month. Cannot wait!

[@BurningBeard414]

The Dan Tompkins Effect: Leaving analysts so speechless all they can do is laugh

[@Bonzoso21]

The algorithm sent me here because I think TesseracT is awesome and this track is one of the best from the past year, and while this will sound snobbish, I am SO GLAD to finally see a "musician reactor for musicians"! I've lost count of the vocal coaches or singers or musicians who never sing or play a note, miscount every time signature, and ask to hear in the comments "what instrument is that?!" when it's something every 6th-grade band student knows. I'm not exactly looking for a Rick Beato breakdown of the stems in every reaction, but if someone is going to use bona fides to draw in views, at least show them every once in a while. Subscribed!

[@buschcory]

I've never watched you analyze something so prog-y before and it was a nice change of pace. Thanks for your great attitude and depth of knowledge and infectious warmth as always =)

[@bigrob966]

Tompkins is one of the best vocalists in the Prog business. What an absolute beast.

[@RAGINGTomato10]

I'd consider him one of the best in metal as a whole right now. His ability to extend through multiple ranges and techniques and sound so incredible and crisp is honestly such a treat.

[@WSlopeAggie]

​@@RAGINGTomato10Dan and Marcus (Invent Animate) are my 2 favorite vocalists in prog/metalcore right now, they both have that same kind of ability and texture.

[@esaedvik]

He streams a ton, if you really wanna hear his voice. Just an amazing vocalist.

[@SneharthoDey]

This band has been around for 20 years, one of the OG of Djent genre before Djent was a thing. Do check out their song April, my first and favourite song of theirs.

[@philobeddow]

This song is simply a masterpiece. Thanks for the great reaction.

[@BMXkidzevan1]

Yesssssss let’s go! Dan needs and deserves all the love from the vocal coaches!

[@Lancer4323]

You can tell how the music makes you feel by the look in your eyes, Marvelous ,,,Great job like always. And you can still light up the world with your smile. ❤❤❤❤

[@julianaserrano1756]

Hello!! I love this song :) Daniel won me over completely lol I recommend Leprous for another absolute top tier vocalist

[@chrissmityyy]

Idk why this didn't pop up in my feed until now. I'm so glad you checked this one out. I have close to the same reaction every listen. It still blows my mind and brings a tear to my eye. Dan is something else, as are youuuuu. Thank you.

[@krow0]

I love Dan's voice for years now but I think this album is his biggest moment so far. Can you PLEASE react to October Ends? Nick's voice is definitely one of the best in the scene if not the best. He's honestly insanely good especially on Damaged, DARK and End Up Dead. Please react to these!!!

[@wholewheat1]

Ive listened to this song well over 200 times, and am still brought to tears at that climax. Another must watch is Hexes with Martin Grech. Absolutely outstanding performance

[@ObsidianEchoes69]

The drummer, Jay Postones has a rabbit hole YT channel for drummers. I’ve gotten lost in there before!

[@C42ST3N]

I am a drummer myself and what he is doing is just insane.

[@benpinkus5959]

So happy you've done this track, hoped you would!

[@edwinbarth3816]

More TesseracT please. Like all of their songs. That would be fine

[@davechapple1212]

You'll have to check out War of Being from the same album. More aggressive, but again, the things Dan does with his voice is just insane. Awesome video too!

[@mpd370]

I LOVE this. TesseracT is amazing and Daniel is the perfect front. PLEASE look at Juno live at Bloodstock. It’s ❤️❤️

[@lizardman8712]

Love me some Tesseract 🤘

[@Audiofreakfender12]

your ears are unreal! noticing incredible detail on your first listen is tough with these guys

[@JJ_833]

Thanks for doing Legion from TesseracT. IMHO, that's their greatest masterpiece on this album. Amazingly, Dan can more or less hold up to these ridiculously complicated tonal changes even live.

[@bear-d9s]

If you haven't heard Chris Kläfford from Sweden. Then you have missed something. And if you choose to react to this incredible singer. Do a live performance ❤ Ohh and Tommy Johansson - You raise me up (1 octave challenge)

[@Underournorthernstar]

Theres a live twitch VOD here on youtube of Dan doing Seven Names at home from during covid and it's absolutely amazing

[@LukeBass1000]

God how did I miss this one?! My FAVE TesseracT song at the moment. I can't sit down and listen to it, I end up standing and rocking out :D

[@SASQUATCH719]

Thank you Lolli! I have been begging for this reaction for a while in the live streams and somehow missed you reacting to it! You’re the best!

[@SASQUATCH719]

That last bit you answered for me in a stream and now I get the direct understanding. Thank you again! Also, if you listen to the first half of this album, by this song’s point, I was in full cry mode and then this song just broke the dam on the waterworks. I’ve loved Tesseract for almost 20 years, so seeing you react is a big deal for me. :)

[@bjhellstream]

Never really got Tesseract.or not sure if I actually checked them out. Seen the name on YT before though.. But this song was amazing.

[@fional4696]

Thanks for this analysis. I’ve been listening to TesseracT for about a decade but this album is a whole new level of awesome for them. I saw them a couple of weeks ago here in Australia and they’re just as amazing live. 😊

[@N0stalgicLeaf]

I've never thought about Legion before in terms of economy of, well I'm not even sure what to call it. Something adjacent to economy of motion, the efficiency of each bar of music maximizing feeling and impact. It definitely takes a kind of genius to compressed something so epic into such a short time and have no wasted moments. I love the metaphor of the video being a pilot in this ship, alone, strapped in, and hurtling faster and faster, through the danger, turbulence threatening the integrity of the vessel, all the warning lights going off, to just barely make it out the other side in one piece. Earthside - Let The Truth Speak (feat. Daniel Tompkins & Gennady Tkachenko-Papizh). You're welcome.

[@LordBalkanYm]

The video reminds me a lot of the video for No Surprises by Radiohead. The focus on the helmet and the face.

[@SteveFrank111]

Back in 2013, they did an album with a different singer called Altered State that is just perfection. No shade on Dan, but I like him more outside of metal. Check out Tempest by White Moth Black Butterfly. It is gorgeous. There's an official video that's also wonderful.

[@warwicksworkshop9511]

That "What just happened?!" Look on your face was priceless!

[@the1khronohs40]

If you enjoyed the drumming that much, check out Jay Postones (drummer) own KZbin channel! I just stumbled upon it a couple of days ago, and it’s really good! I’m not a drummer by any means myself, but the way he explains how to think about odd time signatures and polyrhythms is so very intuitive and understandable. Also, just amazing playing in his examples!

[@danielelwell2571]

Yep enjoyed that.

[@chocobojockey387]

Daniel Tompkins did a sublime cover of Chaka Khan's Aint Nobody. Definitely worth checking out. Also shout out to Jon Gomm for the percussive acoustic guitar arrangement

[@henryt9731]

0:26 love how the stank face showed the moment Dan sang 🤣 guys “grit control” is incredible

[@absp2006]

Here before Dan comments...

[@slimefudge]

I love when a band has two t's with a big t at the end: T-t'es. Definitely the best bands it the worlds. T-'ts are where it's at

[@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne]

If i could screenshot when good music drops ❤❤ thank you

[@Lowmac3101]

Please react to Periphery ‘s “Wax Wings” or “Wildfire “ , it’s quite similar style to Tesseract , but try listen to it “djently” 😊

[@chrismendez7163]

Speaking of epic prog metal tracks, Tesseract- War of Being on the same album certainly fits the bill. A saga of musical proportions with stunning visuals to boot...

[@ckokomo808]

Love your analysis. I see Leprous mentioned and second them!

[@blazec8756]

Your editing is hilarious and your videos are some incredibly fun to watch. Awesome big sister vibes.

[@mattblatchley2061]

that was COOL I am not very familiar with these guys, but they're great! thanks for the intro to them! kinda prog, electronica...maybe a slight touch of new wave in there...COOL

[@TheVadrigar]

Could you please react to the new ALCEST - L'Envol ? Not sure about vocal techniques and such but Neige has a beautiful voice and it's an all around beautiful song and video.

[@AlexanderPochertPiano]

Have you seen the Kardavox reaction? That video is fantastic.

[@CruciaLou]

Yas FINALLY

[@zoso219]

On the prog train now you gotta react to Leprous - Castaway Angels

[@seanlawrence9107]

Impressive reaction.

[@DarrellW_UK]

Interesting, not heard much from them before what I did was a bit mediocre compared to this. I do know that Hexes and Leprous are both amazing, both best from live performances! As always I love the detail you go into, it’s just so interesting!

[@kulach0k]

Of course there's reverb, he's singing in a helmet! 🤣🤣🤣

[@scoopjazzjazzbass7708]

listen to Unprocessed, they supportet Tesserat T in Europe

[@mikedown1250]

That snare tho... well done jay oh and you are headbanging in the wrong signature

[@Runeforged]

Hey Lolli! Long time viewer here. I’ve always appreciated your energy and I hope you’re doing well cuz sometimes you seem a bit down and unfortunately as you know being highly empathetic has a dark side. Anyways, I am curious what your thoughts are on Metal after having been exposed to genre in a big way. Because of your intellect, strong empathy and passion for music and humans being awesome I think it would be really interesting to hear your perspective on music and its progression in a more general sense. Doesn’t have to be metal specific that’s only my preference. Do you think that is a fun video idea for you? 👋🏻

[@mpd370]

Nothing wrong with multiples…. Just saying. ❤️😊

[@jcristobalchess4162]

react war of being tesseract

[@mauijttewaal]

Great react again, not really fan of the song though...

[@theunexpectedua]

No offense to anyone, I like TesseracT, but when he started going from 1:08, it sounded like someone stuck something up you know what and he went all "ooow, oooow, eeooooowwwwww". :D Please forgive me lol. Love this song, it's a journey. It's not just the vocals(least fav part as you can tell), just like in Sleep Token, everything here is crafted beautifuly! 2:31 I love this XD That's how I'm pronouncing this band from now on. But, sing song is most probably the "Sing for Absolution", but in prog metal.

[@siena1963]

Am I the only one who thinks of Sleep Token when listening to those drums ?? The similarities are amazing

[@C42ST3N]

Both like polyrithm and complex drumming but Jay has a more mathematical approach. You can defenetly identify difference in their drumming.

[@srgsparky4764]

Is it just me or has Sleep Token ruined all other music for them too? I'm still trying my best!! Pray for me.

[@paulkardash2991]

Hey ... glad to see you put a current vid out.. looking forward to getting my guitar from you.. thank you again❤

[@TheFairyVoiceMother]

Hey Paul! So lovely to see you here. In terms of the guitar thing, there is a big scam going around at the moment involving people pretending to be creators giving things away. Please please be careful. All my official channels have ticks next to them to prove they are me. Lots of love. 💜

[@paulkardash2991]

Ok... so this isn't real then.. cause I commented your short reel about these scammers .. and they replied she picked me out of love.. please tell me if this is a scam.. I don't really need a right handed guitar.. I'm a lefty.. thank you for caring .. I'll wait for your reply.. I love you sooo much I would hate to have that tarnished.. please let me know.. thank you dear... much love and admiration!!