VOCAL COACH ANALYZES | DARKO | INSECTS

Tom Barber SLAYS in Darko! We've heard him in Chelsea Grin and Lorna Shore, and now we get more vocal goodness from this fine vocalist. Lets talk about it!
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[@jeremiahsmith7977]

Since day 1 this song came out I’ve been hooked on DARKO his vocal range is insane from his Chelsea grin sound to the DARKO sound is just wicked and this song has definitely been my number one favorite by this band so far and definitely Recreant for Chelsea Grin

[@xmaggot92x]

do you know about this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZzGdqqDetZjmZY Tom is really a super great Artist

[@BoO034]

He was in old Lorna Shore too, Bone Kingdom, Maleficium, Flesh Coffin and Psalms albums.

[@psstimbatman6646]

Tom's Vocals are just soo clean. Especially live he is just an absolute beast of a vocalist.

[@mlmichel98]

no they are so Unclean. lllllool

[@reversethecvrse2189]

he sounds amazing live seen CG live since alex was in the band and out of every vocalist ive seen life Tom never fails me

[@nachomansandyravage2346]

He's great live. Saw him with Lorna....ripped it

[@Enkelriktad123]

@@reversethecvrse2189 Great replacement. Alex wasnt that good of a vocalist neither live, in my opinion.

[@TweekerDub]

I saw him with Chelsea grin at warped tour. His voice is beyond amazing

[@ulcerativcolitus3550]

Little known fact: Mark did all of the voice acting for the zombies in Call of Duty 9:00

[@JSpradley123]

sinDAKIN2207 and the ghouls from Fallout.

[@rogerp1582]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I wish! Yo, Activision - call me ;)

[@JSpradley123]

@Mister Race he did l4d as well? I know he did the voices on I Am Legend

[@JSpradley123]

@Mister Race thats awesome! I didn't know he did L4D. Maybe one day we'll get another L4D game....

[@denisb1223]

tom barber is a vocalist that completely understands how to us his diaphragm . Beast vocalist . I personally understood this when they released Donna. And he will only improve

[@MightBeCale]

Tom Barber protip: learn how to do Wim Hoff breathing. It's what he does and he's got some insane breath. Also, for that one really long "You" before the last chorus, try to make sort of a Peewee Herman sort of "Hey hey!" noise, but make it screamy. Advice straight from him, haha.

[@Thisnotvene]

Did he tell u himself by the last year MusicM seminary? I was broke when he share the link...

[@MightBeCale]

@@Thisnotvene Yep! That's where I heard it. Tbh I wouldn't blow $40 on it again, but it was insightful enough in a few parts

[@Thisnotvene]

@@MightBeCale Dam thanks man, yes I knew that he won't share to much info in just one seminary. I would like to join one of Spencer Sotelo or Ian Bearer they know tha thang right know!!!

[@MightBeCale]

@@Thisnotvene Either one would be dope af, haha. Check out Chris Liepe, he's a vocal coach on KZbin that teaches a lot of styles. His how to scream technique is VERY similar to Spencer's and he's got a lot of tips and advice for getting his more nasal style of tone. Highly recommend.

[@Thisnotvene]

@@MightBeCale Thank u so much man, I fck with Vanna, nice band do you hear Inspirit? I like both line ups

[@leonel8831]

Tom Barber's vocals are gangsta! Straight 🔥

[@connollyc]

This was great! I like Tom Barber. I know him more from the first two Lorna Shore albums though.

[@tetrismf]

That's where I found him. He's great in Chelsea grin but Lorna shore was best off with him

[@itachismangekyou18]

He makes every band he's in better.

[@JGrindTheDrummer]

I enjoyed Tom's vocals for Lorna Shore, yet I felt he either chose to or wasn't able to experiment with his range. As with Chelsea Grin I feel he really went hard on expanding his vocal ability, which I enjoy more personally. Honestly I didn't believe it was Tom at first until I heard his lows on a CG track and had to look it up lol

[@Phymatic]

@@JGrindTheDrummer I think he's so much better in CG than he was in Lorna.

[@btgkg9639]

@@JGrindTheDrummer Completely agree. Also thought CJ was a perfect fit with Lorna Shore. Sadly that is over.

[@jonnysimpson093]

I’ve seen this before but I had no idea it was Tom. He looks and sounds completely different from what I’m used to hearing from him

[@Crcmvnt]

Funny story, was rehearsal roommates with Lorna Shore years back. Tom’s a super chill dude.

[@iHPL666]

Where’s the funny part?

[@dwarfb0y045]

I feel like my vocals aren’t very loud probably a little louder than my speaking voice, this made me feel a lot more confident. Thanks for another good upload

[@hollowera]

check out hnugry lights’ new video on vocal tips. it helps a lot with explaining safe projection and stuff

[@craig3921]

Doing fry screams? I wish I put more focus towards those. I feel like you can do more with those than false chord.

[@NickSibz]

So, my fun-fact claim to fame about Tom: My old band used to play shows with his first band, Lorna Shore years ago back in 2011-12 in NJ. Tom is...in my personal opinion...the best live vocalist I've ever heard. Every time I saw LS live I was just in awe of how insane his range was and I'm so happy to see all he has accomplished, hands down deserves it.

[@SavvierNelson]

Guitarist is a lefty and playing a right handed 8 string 😳 edit: That's a 9 string..

[@jxp_shows]

yeah this tripped me the f*** out

[@Orethis]

Buster from Humanity's Last Breath does the same thing with a baritone. Check out some of his playthroughs

[@bappie3323]

a lot of lefty's do that because the amount of left handed guitars is very limmited.

[@georgeoutthebox6245]

He is also playing it upside down. Not sure if you noticed. All the chuggish stuff is done on one or two strings..and notice the guitar is upside down. The highs and everything is played upside down ...that to me is just crazy..he is literally playing inverted and lefty. Like wtf that is sick and i want to try that myself.

[@bappie3323]

@@georgeoutthebox6245 usually they just restring them to a lefty so it's not that crazy

[@bradhuff5131]

I just got introduced to tom barber when bleeding sun came out but I fell in love almost immediately. This man is absolutely filthy on the mic

[@steft583]

loving the new camera quality

[@bacon349um]

11:05 that's super accurate. He is so chill and relaxed looking live. It's awesome but still have such an awesome stage presence

[@styg7968]

All this... while he is stoned af 👊🤣

[@that1mayanguy103]

I love the way it’s mixed in this vid. REALLY shows more of what time doing and I LOVE IT

[@isupernaught8118]

This is a very cool video, man. I love how you explained what he's doing, nice job! Never saw any of your videos until this one... but I'll see them from here out - liked and subscribed!

[@Skibby-es6im]

Finally!! Just got home from a shitty day at work and saw this, and my mood just did a complete 180. Thank you Mark!!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Awesome, glad to hear it! Don't let the bastards get you down! - Alex

[@shimstank8689]

LETS GOOOO was waiting for you to review this boy. Tom is a god

[@cognitivedisruption5375]

Thanks for putting this one up!! Informative as always, keep em’ coming man 🤘

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks Robert, tell your friends!

[@OfficialDarkProphet]

Not only are you informative but I support you also cause of our faith . Much support brother .

[@pedromoresco93]

I had to listen to a cover of this song to fully understand what u meant by saying that Tom Barber's approach is different, and now I appreciate it more. Thank u very much!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

That's great to hear!

[@SaggyChrist]

well analyzed, my dude! Loved the video and looooovee this song and Tom Barber :)

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks bro!

[@Rudeboyzed]

Tom is an old friend of mine from way back! Dude has come so so far vocally it's insane.

[@handcable]

Love, love, love all of your videos!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks bro!

[@hayes4762]

Tom Barber became one of my favorite vocalists after this performance. Always loved him in Lorna, Chelsea Grin, everything he has done. This project is my favorite of his by far though.

[@alexandervallejos3040]

you are a master, I love your explication so brilliant and Tom is a crazy man with a amazing gutural voice so dope

[@OfficialCaliberTV]

🔥

[@cameronmccorkle6078]

Keep the rolls man love the intro

[@lokidaddy]

Hey bro! Hope you are doing well and staying safe. Love the content as always. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks, dude!

[@dugtheundead]

First time coming across the channel. Super on point advice and teaching man. Dont see many ppl giving out screaming vocal advice. We need more like you keep it up. Also in case your wondering its Tom and just the drummer from Emmure and thats it. Crazy what they are coming up with as just a 2 piece.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks dude, glad you dig the content!

[@motionlessproductions2478]

Mark looking like a snack. That new camera doing you so much justice 💜😍

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks boo!

[@kyledecampos3436]

I found Lorna on their first album and just fell in love with toms sound I don’t know what it is but he just has this special sound that you can always tell it’s him plus the odd groovy vibe he can always bring he’s got like gallop vocals and I just dig it man

[@tylertakesphotos]

Screaming has been something I have ALWAYS wanted to do my entire life but I just never did it. I always played with my voice and I am told i have a great voice on a microphone! Tom Barber gives me SO much inspiration. I just came across your page and I am so excited. I am going to give this a legit shot! Thank you! Any tips?

[@user-sq7yy7or2w]

Tom is definitely my favorite vocalist I’ve seen live. Dude is a monster on stage and the few times I’ve had the chance to chat with him at shows he’s been a super nice down to earth dude.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I'm sure it's quite the experience!

[@caevv6026]

super chill & cool dude, take my sub sir :)

[@deadsykeink3107]

Amazing! Bleeding Sun from Chelsea Grin would be interesting, Tom's topping everything with his vocals there.

[@samuelhopkins5383]

You might really enjoy listening to Tallah's vocal videos. The vocalist (Justin Bonitz) is really crazy. Specifically either Overconfidence, Red Light, or Placenta. Helps that he usually shows a lot of neck and different methods.

[@DeeD898]

Overconfidence vocal video is a great video , been watching it a lot over the last few days

[@333studios.]

really enjoyed this.

[@Molineitor_]

Yess love me some Tom Barber!

[@MetalCoreHog131]

Really hoping you do a video on Babirusa, Rheese’s highs are incredible

[@deathwraith3699]

I love this i get introduced to new bands and i also get tips on stuff lmao

[@09garnert]

Liking this video just based on the intro.

[@09garnert]

Beard game’s looking strong btw!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks bro!

[@CrewDogGamer]

2nd favorite vocalist ive seen live. Beast of a man

[@SK-ih5mi]

the last ten seconds of life - pain is pleasure

[@kyledecampos3436]

By any chance does anyone know what happened to that vocalist I can’t find anything newer from him

[@baydenjones2897]

@@kyledecampos3436 He is starting a new band

[@ryang3225]

AYEEEEEE

[@ryang3225]

@@kyledecampos3436 storm strope? Fuck if I know

[@nathancail7939]

For fucks sake Mark, I normally dislike pause reactors but goddam, your channel is my fave of all the reaction channels. I always learn so much. First and foremost, I will always be a death metal over deathcore guy and, The Almanac is on my top 10 list of best albums of the last 10 years so keep making that music, but man, if deathcore in 2021 isn't growing on me. Its just so damn filthy and ridiculous and I'm here for all of it. Also, I feel like you would be fun to hang out and play DnD with. Cheers from Canada.

[@dmrobby4309]

Instant sub. You're the best

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Welcome to the Kardavox family dude!

[@charlieecharliee]

This is fcking huge track for scene. Im so proud of this production.

[@nera6665]

Haven't watched this channel for w while god damn the camera quality has gone up

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks bro!

[@darkkingkiyo354]

yess!!!! thank you!!!

[@shadowband5398]

Such a skilled man and good friend

[@douglasalves1723]

Oh... I like your camera video, maybe due to the light. It is good!!! Also, Great video. Always awesome!!!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks dude!

[@christopherwendel6447]

Really want to see Bleeding Sun. Barber shows off his range on that new track. Amazing song by Chelsea Grin

[@schropat7398]

You‘re awesome!

[@NEVERGAZER]

- What slappin' open notes on power lines sounds like.

[@monsta2311]

this song and strangled- sleep are my new jams ....check that out the vocal combo is insane

[@SHAWNLXD]

Would love to see some Primitive Man on the channel, the vocalist is insane and one of my favorites. Preferably the song Victim by them.

[@lordiidrol4607]

yesss finally, love the videos man keep it up

[@andrewp993]

I LOVE that it's quite obvious, that the vocals are edited very little, if at all, on the digital copy.

[@UltraVegetto2]

I'd LOVE to see you doing a video about articulating vocals during gutturals!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

That's a good idea!

[@onekidarmy]

@@KardavoxAcademy Storm Strope on anything from Soulless Hymns PLEASE hes perfect for this

[@that1mayanguy103]

I would've loved to see you do Deth Msk cause there are these INSANE vocal parts I know you'd love to dissect 😂

[@ShadowPKMNTrainer7]

I had no idea Tom Barber was the vocalist for this band as well, because I hadn't seen the studio performance beforehand.

[@jakeb1017]

I don't know how you haven't covered King ov deception yet. Elite vocals.

[@15walkeen]

Darko is nightmare fuel. I can't get enough.

[@the_BattleGoose]

Had no idea youre the vocalist for Kardashev. Life changing music dude.

[@reneleroux7604]

Definitely check out the band TALLAH. Incredibly versatile vocalist with like 10 different voices

[@colinbrannon2051]

God I love this guy already

[@spencersguitarcovers]

Monster vocals. Love the upside down 9 string guitar too lol

[@drjuice2851]

Next video breakdown can you do Sleep token: blood sport or Calcutta please. Also love the tips on vocals they help

[@jasonzinsmeister3013]

You’re awesome my friend

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks!

[@friendlyfire782]

Your continuity is awesome man. The band Sold Soul with vocalist Stevie O'Shaughnessy is amazing. Hope you hear what I'm talking about. +1 sub!

[@pyroboy417]

Praise the Sun is my favorite Darko song atm

[@rogierdikkes]

Could you review Oathbreaker, Being able to feel nothing. I just discovered them and I love the female singing voice. I however don't know if it's healthy singing. Really interested to see your take on it.

[@DJKronikCam710]

I LOVE how crispy his highs are! They're like a nice cold sprite 😂 I can get mine pretty crispy but not as good as toma but those really grungy voicey yelling like screams...I been trying to figure those out but Im pretty sure I'm doing it wrong and hurting myself

[@vladkee8761]

That’s the best description I ever heard hahah a nice cold sprite 😂

[@Mrmayhembsc]

Love you to do emmure :). Would be amazing to hear how he does his vocals

[@h35m46]

World live some aversions crown in this channel 😍

[@CidicVicious]

Tom's vocals bring out my inner demon and sets him on a RAMPAGE🤘🏿😤

[@peefwellington8794]

I’ve obsessed over barbers vocal style since bone kingdom

[@J2theIN]

Would love to see you review Thy Art is Murder, perhaps Reign of Darkness or Son of Misery 🤘

[@omegashenwolf4852]

Tom barber..my favourite vocalist of all time

[@dock4249]

Please my boyo laddo - do a video on John Henry from Darkest Hour! He has one of the most unique vocal styles of the last 20 years!

[@stanish9181]

Hey man, I love all your videos. Just taking a chance here. I'm just starting screams, metal vocals. I would absolutely love to do a video with you. Beginning vocalist taught to scream..... Thanks man

[@epicediumofficial873]

Yooo I know Tom. He smokes so much weed! He was feeding me Gravity bong swats before a show. Like a lot!!!! We smoked so goddamn much! I got him the bag.... Then he went out and killed it that night. He's most def has to be a demon.

[@burialofthespoken9284]

This was an awesome song reviewed by an awesome guy.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks bro!

[@mattyvesper6822]

Man I'm finding it really hard to find someone in Australia who has the depth of knowledge that U seems to have. Ur videos are amazing but it's very hard to get a proper grasp on what Ur talking about without being in person. If U have any suggestions I would be very greatly appreciated. Love Ur work all the same

[@METALLiCMETALLEr]

6:42 - He is reading the lyrics for the whreeeeeeeee whreeeeee section hahaha

[@arfarfcore3320]

just wanted to let you know that what you do is awesome! Thank you very much! is there any where i can donate?

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks for the kind words, Tracie, that's very generous! The best way to support the channel is to join us on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/kardavoxacademy Of course, for your support, there are a few perks, such as joining our private Discord where we all hang out together and do community events, as well as our monthly Q&A's, and insider knowledge of what we're working on next! We'd love to have you! - Alex

[@GuillotineKing]

My friend writes all the music for this (instruments) Josh (drummer of Emmure). How you take his writing is on you, but notice the Jemi Hendrix style playing with a 9str. Also he mainly is a drummer so hearing him slay guitar was even a shock to his friends. We're pretty sure hes been getting lessons from the other Josh from Emmure.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

That makes sense. It definitely bears a resemblance to modern Emmure in terms of the style and sound. - Alex

[@getmeouttahere7638]

It would be cool to see you do some Sleep Token to shake things up. I'd say Blood Sport is Vessel's best work vocally.

[@alexlau5247]

strong video!

[@local_x_witch7928]

Please please please do "the hollow" by Joshua Travis and Andy Cizek 💜 his highs are amazing

[@skooodle4766]

Holy shit this song is dope

[@DaddyKhaos]

Fuuuuck yesssss!!!!! Thank u

[@subhsubh3002]

Psychosadistic design by Vulvy boys would be a fun breakdown

[@AgainstTheeWickedlyMusic]

I know that maybe she isn't the moat technical vocalist, but have you ever thought of taking a look at Angela Gossow's vocals? I love Arch Enemy's older stuff, and she has a pretty unique voice, it'd be cool to hear your take, if you'd like! Great video today, Mark! Tom is an absolute monster! 🤘

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks dude. Will definitely add Arch Enemy to the pile! ;)

[@AgainstTheeWickedlyMusic]

@@KardavoxAcademy Thank you man! I need to check out your bands by the way, they sound sick 🤘

[@jasonmiller6181]

Really love the way you analyze vocals! Darko US slaps. I highly recommend Lauren Babic's work. She's crazy talented. She sings for Red Handed Denial, Crazy88, and has her own solo work. Check out Empire from RHD, Nitroglycerin from C88, and her cover of Brittney Spears' Toxic.

[@jxp_shows]

Yesss Lauren inspired me to start doing vocals! She's got super helpful videos and she's got awesome control over her singing and screaming voice 👍

[@Abaddon231]

I was watching Lauren’s videos back when she was covering Periphery in her bedroom. I’m going go catch up with her, sounds like she’s been busy!

[@jasonmiller6181]

@@Abaddon231 she has! She's got her own discord and one for her band! Be sure to check them out.

[@styg7968]

6:40 exaczly my First reaction... tears of Joy...🤣

[@LikeCarvingACake]

Tom just dgaf, his vocals are raw and fit the music, they're weirder than all funk but they just work and thats all that matters. Dude owns it

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Definitely!

[@Addckajeff]

Overconfidence by Tallah would be an awesome video to review

[@fuglyduckling6637]

My big question is who can sing live? Maybe you could do a compilation or series with studio contra live? I've checked some live fotage from som of the bands you react to and they sound like me snoring.