Vocal Coach REACTS and ANALYZES: Queensrÿche Take Hold of the Flame, Live

[@jamricsloe]

Hitting those high Es as a Baritone is mind blowing!

[@whitebird357]

It's insane

[@pjones8404]

Geoff's replacement Todd La Torre is also a Baritone. Both are exceptional singers with ridiculous upper extension. Even someone like Michael Kiske from Helloween is also a Baritone and he can still break glass. Singers like Geoff, Todd and Michael are pure gifts!

[@mikestillwagon5675]

So few reactors mention how accurate Chris DeGarmo’s harmonies are during the last verse. He nails it perfectly.

[@alekhidell]

I agree, though it has to be said that this group of musicians as a whole were exceptional. They hit the ground running and just kept accelerating. Operation Mindcrime is still one of my favourite albums of all time.

[@haroldjones8023]

Completely agree and ty for commenting on it

[@richbarry4325]

100%

[@NoraidaNunez]

YeS Their Harmony is beautiful!

[@PrinsPrygel]

@@alekhidell Operation Mindcrime is a masterpiece. I keep going over it over and over again, and I keep finding new things.

[@rallypoint1]

Tate, Dio, Halford and Dickinson are the 80’s metal gods!!! Glad you enjoyed the vid!!🤘🏼

[@jeffjackson8475]

Let's not forget that this is live and towards the end of the performance.

[@whitebird357]

Absolutely amazing

[@corey8711]

This was not live. The video, yes, but the audio was clearly reworked in the studio. The tone is way too warm and lacks all of the inherent shrillness and breathiness of concert audio; that includes DeGarmo's harmonies and the rest of the band as a whole, both vocally and musically.

[@jeffjackson8475]

@@corey8711 tell me everything you know. I've got a second.

[@reuabneglits]

@@corey8711correct. I was suspicious about the drum sound as well. But still. He definitely hit these notes back then. Saw them live in the late 80s. Sound was trash but his singing was impressive. Didn’t even struggle.

[@6lillium]

Vocally speaking , the acoustic version of " I Will Remember" is a must. Not the vocal gymnastics, but pure singing ability, agility, range ,and expression are on FULL display in the way only singers can understand.

[@Billy_K.]

Or the piano version of Someone Else

[@mikephillips3331]

Absolutely spot on !!

[@VinceEmbry]

Agreed.

[@jenniferandrews1917]

I SECOND THAT!!

[@PaulyV56]

MTV Acoustic...all of em..

[@mikelambert8324]

Geoff Tate was untouchable back in the 80’s. He is classically trained and he’s actually a baritone, but he can nail those high notes easily. The drummer, Scott Rockenfield, is one of the best drummers out there, and I love his chain draped drum set! Totally cool!!!

[@richardbaughman8415]

I played drums when I was younger and Scott was one of my favs. I even got those black paste cymbals he used.

[@patrickgalle1277]

Geoff's parents are opera singers.

[@karlsenula9495]

Another singer who reminds me of Geoff Tate is Ric Emmett of Triumph ... Check out Triumph: Fight the Good Fight live from the Us Festival.

[@raylgonzo]

When a vocal coach is headbanging, you know this song is a banger!!!

[@valeriekoss6218]

He’s cool vocal coach 😊

[@pauljennings7595]

When I'm not feeling great I go on KZbin and watch vocal coaches discover " Take Hold of the Flame". It's like being in a special club when you've followed Queensryche from the beginning. Finally, it's no longer a secret thanks to KZbin. Anyway, I'll watch, with pride, as a new convert is born. It will sometimes bring a tear to my eye from happiness. P.S. Check out their Unplugged version of "I Will Remember". Beautiful!!

[@JoseDiaz-kj7vh]

My favorite singer... Geoff is just amazing

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

One of THE live performances of a singer ever captured. I don´t know how many times I´ve listened and watched this, but it never loses its impact. And I enjoy watching people´s first impressions. Very much appreciated !

[@ronaldyarush9907]

Second to the last song of that concert, last song is "Queen of the Ryche"

[@ThomasTallant]

VHS needs a digital release :)

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

Geoff's combination of tone, range and vibrato made him virtually untouchable in the 80s and 90s. I was a musician on the metal scene in New Orleans back in the 80s and 90s and virtually every singer that I came across back then aspired to be Geoff Tate. Great reaction btw! Hope that you venture down into the Queensryche rabbit hole!

[@allisterfiend_2112]

Best metal vocalist of the 80’s.

[@naelar13]

Not just the 80s. When he was in his prime, i never heard a vocalist that could touch him.

[@Thedesertguy75]

Of all time, who has honestly done it better?

[@naelar13]

@@Thedesertguy75 Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson were superb. But neither had the combination of range, skill and raw power that Geoff did.

[@francompalmieri]

@@naelar13 ​ IMO the only one who can compare to him in his prime is Midnight in Crimson Glory's first two records. Sadly not many live recordings of him in that time though, much less of good quality, but man the sheer POWER in his high notes made no sense.

[@silentgnome]

@@francompalmieri if you listen to Rob Halford on Sad Wings of Destiny you can see where Geoff took influence for his voice.

[@RichardEaton-d8e]

4:24 This is an often overlooked note about this specific song performance.........THIS IS AN ENCORE!

[@davidwalker6438]

And he's a baritone. Which makes it even more an impressive of a feat. This was also one of the last songs of the evening after a full set. Seeing Tate live in the 80's was an experience you'll never forget. Queensryche was one of the few bands that may have been better live than in studio.

[@cadelk87]

And this show occurred before their debut was even released

[@adamwhite6252]

I grew up in Seattle during this time. Even took a few lessons from David Kyle but I couldn’t afford more than two. He had long grey hair and a little pot belly. 😝. All my friends wanted to sing like Geoff back then. We’d walk down the middle of Southcenter Mall and sing Queensryche lyrics at the top of our lungs. People would stare, shake their heads and frown. Such good times. Thank you Queensryche! For adding more magic to my teen years.

[@PeterBurke-u7m]

It was the best time to grow up here. They were our hometown heros as KISW called them!!!!!

[@larncejordan3120]

Fun fact. This was an encore song after a 2 1/2 hour concert!

[@oakland-as-diehard6717]

Please check out their song “ Queensryche - Suite Sister Mary “ and not only do you gets Geoffs vocals.. But you get an unforgettable experience of female vocals to compliment him. It’s amazing. They complement each other so good and the LIVE version gives you an unforgettable experience of Geoff doing what he does best on stage and singing 💯

[@Roddrummer]

Was about to suggest that, but you beat me to it. Pamela Moore's cameo on SSM is truly sublime, making that song a true vocal powerhouse.

[@oakland-as-diehard6717]

It’s a must if you want the whole MindCrime experience. Stage presence, vocals etc. @@Roddrummer

[@Roddrummer]

@@oakland-as-diehard6717 it’s in my personal top 3 albums of all time.

[@denisegeary6603]

Yes! Suite Sister Mary is my favorite live performance by far! (Operation LIVEcrime)

[@stanleydavidlepretre4241]

For me it's going to be... *The Lady Wore Black.*

[@AudiophileTubes]

BEST metal vocalist EVER! Mind blowing in his prime! I saw this tour live 'back in the day' at L'Amour Rock Club in Brooklyn, NY, and I STILL have chills having witnessed this vocal phenom!

[@jimadamson809]

I was at the show at lamors

[@alekhidell]

I went to see Dio and Queensryche were the support act. Normally I’d have been in the bar, but I always tried to hear a song by them before heading upstairs. I’d never heard of this band, and this was the first of two nights in Birmingham U.K.. I am not a musician, but I recognise excellence, and the whole band was just top notch, right out of the box. But Geoff’s vocals blew me away. So much so that the second night, I went with a friend and almost literally dragged him to see the support band, much to his dismay. He thanked me for it later. Imagine, Geoff Tate, followed by RJD….followed by the same again the next night. Bliss.

[@ivanboston8582]

Did specifically requested Geoff sing at his funeral.

[@alekhidell]

@@ivanboston8582 I presume that has been auto-corrected from Dio. And do you know if he did?

[@ivanboston8582]

@@alekhidell yup on both. Dio, did request it and Geoff did sing at it.

[@reactionsaccount3955]

What is also impressive is how he sings a couple of words to start a phrase in his chest voice and in the next syllable he completely switches register and goes up to those high notes, like its nothing.

[@balaxan]

awesome reaction, Geoff tate in his prime was untouchbal!! can i have a request from them is (eyes of a stranger live 1988 in cologne) insane band and vocal performance including the backing vocals!!!

[@robertoMC-32]

I agree, I always believed that this performance of The Eyes of a Stranger shows Geoff at his peak, a raw version and without post-production. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4TCh2qamdGSiLM

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Geoff Tate of Queensryche, Ann Wilson and her youngest sister Nancy Wilson, the late Layne Staley of Alice in Chains and the late Chris Cornell of Soundgarden lived in Metro Seattle in the 1970s. They were students of the late singing coach David Kyle. Marilyn Horne and Frederica von Stade, who moved to my hometown area the San Francisco Bay Area 🌁, are his other students. Written by Geoffrey Tate and Chris DeGarmo. Unfortunately, guitarist DeGarmo quit. Queensryche has not been the same since it fired Geoffrey Tate. Suggested video 📹: Queensryche performs Queen of the Reich live.

[@naelar13]

It is indeed, an excellent rabbit hole to dive into. I've watched at least a dozen reaction videos for this, and I never get tired of the expression on people's faces when Geoff hits that E5. In case you're curious, the set list for this show was 10 songs. This one was number 9, so he had been performing for around 35-40 minutes before dropping this gem.

[@phillipsamuels6719]

Saw queensryche in the eighties they were such a tight band live just awesome live.geoff tate one of the greatest rock singers ever

[@stevenpurtee5062]

This was recorded live at the END of the set. He had already been singing like that for over an hour.

[@1ZZ1_1ZZ1]

I'm vocally trained. I've heard a lot of great voices. The roundness, range and overall quality of his voice is so rare it's like finding a unicorn running down Rodeo Drive on the 4th of July in a snow storm.

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

Eyes of a Stranger , Road to Madness & I will Remember are Highly recommended 🤟 any one of those

[@michaelrusso6822]

Check out the live acoustic version of their song "I will Remember".

[@clintstudt3796]

RAGE FOR ORDER WAS SO AHEAD OF ITS TIME,

[@nosale777]

Thank you so much for this, I am a baritone like tate and have his range. YOU are the first coach that explained this in a way that i was hanging on to all your words. I understand what you mean about loving that note. When you nail it and the acousting in your own hear are in the perfect spot...it just rings like a bell inside the head and becomes so easy to hold it. So many coaches kept using the falsetto term and I always felt it was more than that. I have Noticed that Baritones tend to have the higher of the ranges

[@mondavou9408]

Metal in the 80's, was blessed, with some really world class singers. Who knew in less than fifty years, computers would have to do all the singing.

[@soakedbearrd]

I got to give some love to that incredible solo, wow.

[@RockFan89]

I heard someone else say it's in his implicit memory so he can then focus on engaging the audience, moving around etc.

[@bertvandenberg4702]

Saw Geoff last week live ... almost 65 now, bizar talented singer. Still hitting those high notes like it is soooo easy... great singer

[@mmmCrunchy]

Geoff Tate's vocal coach was the great David Kyle, who also coached Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, and Ann Wilson, among others.

[@Liberty-Grunt]

Having seen them live in their beginnings was so very special and transformative for me, personally, on so many levels. Suffice it to say, they were and still remain so underrated. I will always love them for what they gave to me in their music!

[@davidbaron8330]

In terms of pure pipes, Geoff Tate was (IMO) the most vocally gifted of all the great, 80s Metal singers.

[@Vee1music-lover]

Geoff Tate is absolutely incredible! I’ve followed his career and I’ve yet to be disappointed! Damn it was good to grow up in the eras of pure, raw talent!✌🏻😎

[@veevamm3642]

Love your reactions. I cry at the amazingness of him every time. The rest of this live concert was equally amazing.

[@VHer5150]

enjoyed your analysis

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you!

[@Rosannasfriend]

He’s an astounding singer.

[@seanriley5291]

He’s still incredible and touring nonstop today! I’m going to Ireland with him next year! He’s a huge vocal influence & good friend! Great reaction!!!!

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Basic technology. 40 years ago. No auto tune..in-ear monitors or technical support wizardry of today's shows. 100% pure talent on LIVE display. I'm so grateful to have grown up in this incredible era. Legendary skill.🎤🔥🎸🥁

[@barberjeff67]

I saw this tour. I became an instant fan!

[@ustulo3488]

Really all of these reaction videos just confirm what I sensed in the 80's when this song first came out...the vocal performance was untouchable. Not today or since can pull this off the way Geoff did at that time...not even Geoff himself. A combination of technique, youth, talent, and the moment. I'm at least glad this performance and band get the accolades today for what they were back then...an absolute masterpiece.

[@kevinchuvala4104]

At the time this was recorded this is the first of two encores. 13th song that night. Queensrÿche the art of live threw out there 40 years. Queensrÿche Hands down is one of the greatest live acts musicly of the mid 80s-2010 world wide

[@kevinchuvala4104]

Queensrÿche is on 40 state tour now Check them out. Well worth the money and time.

[@tomgio1]

Love your combination of studious musical appreciation with the unavoidable headbanging that inevitably comes with this song and Tate’s vocal virtuosity!

[@wordragon]

When I listen to him as a singer myself, he seems to not just get stuck in some notion of a technique, but has amassed many vocal tools to call on for the specific emotional phrasing the lyrics and meaning demands. His tools show up as wide vibrato here, tight vibrato there, high tone here, low tone there, and a complete mastery of nuanced mouth and throat shapes to get the most exacting emotional expression he wants in any one part of the song. Also, it seems that his body posture and movements seemed really honed to get the most for that expression.

[@gcdumas2928]

We just saw him last week… he can still bring it! Sounds amazing! And I had no idea he played the saxophone 🎷 Edit: also check out ‘Queen of the Rÿche’ you love it

[@purplekat5864]

Geoff also plays keyboards ( but says he's not very good), and whistles! ☺️

[@SheReaps]

Right? He’s as amazing as he ever was.

[@ABigStep2k24]

Roads to Madness live is awesome as well. You won't believe it's live

[@brenlane9847]

I've watched many vocal coaches react to this version of Take Hold of the Flame, but your critique is one of the best. This band didn't have a weak link from their song writing, musical talent, and live performances. Check out their conceptual album Operation MindCrime, in fact Operation Live Crime was one of the best and underrated adapted to stage performances.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you for watching.

[@NoraidaNunez]

I ❤ watching ppls reaction 2 his beautiful voice. They can't possibly say anything bad.

[@jamesleasure8836]

Hey John, great to see another reaction from you. Always insightful and enjoyable.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you!

[@wrongbeach35]

Great reaction, subscribed

[@whitebird357]

Unbelievable! Wonderful explanation of the vocal talent of the singer.

[@rosevoydetich8706]

The greatest band of the 80’s without a doubt!!!!!!!!❤

[@marktorrey71]

I enjoy watching John getting into it. The head bob.

[@dvsdad1300]

Love to see the reaction to this song! One of the best. Look into "Eyes of a stranger" as well. Worth your time, promise.

[@jasondunn7030]

I' seen this band the first time during the Empire tour at the Joe Louis Arena way back in 91 I believe, they played the full Empire Album and Operation Mindcrime.. i was so blown away that I seen them 4 more times over the years. I have seen legends, from Clapton to Billy Joel to Elton John etc and this band was the best live band I have ever seen. You need to go down this rabbit hole and watch the evolution of his voice. I'd hit every album all the way up to Hear in the now frontier and then it was over. Lol

[@CJINW]

Thanks for doing the live version.

[@keithcain6394]

Very good job

[@plushstitches5146]

Hi. New to your channel. Some more info on Geoff Tate for you. His aunt was a professional opera singer. He trained in opera starting at 8 years old, I believe. If you want to see/hear more, watch their pinnacle album "Operation: Mindcrime" performed live as "Operation: Livecrime" from 1991. It's a concept album, PHENOMENAL. This song was performed in their encore along with "Queen of the Reich" which is another mind-blowing performance. Geoff still tours, currently with Adrian Vandenberg. Thanks for this reaction!

[@purplekat5864]

Love your analysis and appreciation of Geoff's off-the-charts vocals! This is the original lineup of the band, which is MAGIC! This is a song off their FIRST full-length album. Geoff stays in his higher register primarily in their first couple of albums, and then brings in more if his lower register later on. Whatever notes he sings are just spectacular! EVERY member if the band is fantastic! I really enjoy vocal coaches and other professionals' breakdowns and observations. Very informative and interesting! And yes, the three E5's (especially that second one -- what tone!) are something Geoff's known for. He has amazing tone, pitch, vibrato, expression...he just has it ALL! And, he's a baritone! You might want to try these songs to hear some samples of their diversity: "THE KILLING WORDS" and "I WILL REMEMBER", and "DELLA BROWN" all from MTV Unplugged ,1992. "ANYBODY LISTENING?" "THE WHISPER" "JET CITY WOMAN" "ONE MORE TIME" "ANOTHER RAINY NIGHT" "I DREAM IN INFRARED " "ROADS TO MADNESS " ALL of their concept album "OPERATION: MINDCRIME"! Just to get you started. And there are SO many more, it's hard to pick. Hope we hear more Queensryche reactions from you!

[@cherylphillips1361]

Geoff has been my favorite vocalist since 1987. Try "Eyes of a Stranger" or "I don't believe in love"

[@josephsoto9902]

YOU DO A WONDERFUL JOB REACTING TO THIS SONG

[@RB-oc7ti]

Love Tate, Halford, Dickenson from the 80’s into the 90’s with their sustained high note vocal abilities… A great example from the 2000’s to today is Myles Kennedy - who seemingly effortlessly can do the same thing Live with 4 octave range and breath control!💪 He is an ardent student of Bel Canto techniques and has only gotten better with age, rather than the other way around with most ‘rock’ vocalists. For Live - AlterBridge anything from Royal Albert Hall concert with Parallax orchestra will give a beautiful example of late 40’s Myles sounding so great!

[@rocketsredglare1149]

Thank you. I rather enjoyed this. Saw them live in the 80s.

[@kennethchristophergrose5565]

An all time great performance!

[@mcgrath16511]

I had an uncle who me that the vocals and guitars was just noise after I played the guitar parts to this song,, I said "just noise",, and he said yup.. so tried to hand him my guitar and said, "if it's just noise, you do it"! I caught some flack from my parents on that one but I made my point! Just an outstanding song front to back, Top to bottom!

[@jimspetdragons3737]

Another, similar artist w/ the golden voice is from Steelheart. Try the acoustic version (live) of "She's Gone." It's magic. (Full band is also great, but the acoustic version just hits the spot). (I think he gets up to the G5 to boot).

[@thanksfernuthin]

I had one of those magical bonding moments with my Dad when I was a young man. My Dad loved country music, shocker. But one day I just had to share Geoff Tate and Queensrÿche with him. I forget which song it was. One of the many where he starts out singing low and then reaches the stratosphere. My Dad's eyes lit up, "How does he do that?!!". People with no desire for heavy metal can listen to Queensrÿche and be blown away by the talent.

[@67bronski]

he is awesome

[@Stufftowatch21]

Geoff Tate in his prime was amazing, Queensryche amazing band , great times 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@WilliamHackney-x7i]

Great singer, still have there first album, as well as there others.

[@alexpattex813]

I love this Song soo mutch !!!! Best live

[@Nopeandnope3861]

And it’s live and also the second to the last song of the performance!

[@kentmains7763]

The music of my youth, love their music. Speaking of great vocalists, Eivor just released a new song, and she is pure magic.

[@robertwelsh4094]

David Kyle was all about teaching singers to expand their range and help them learn how to use microphone amplification to its fullest.

[@mrbilx]

Great analysis and reaction. Will check out some of your others. 🤘🏼

[@Shemhamforash422]

Here because of hawk on tiktok, first reaction I watched of the song

[@klauspeterseitz1275]

In two weeks I will se him life here in Hannover, Germany. And he is still a great and charismatic vocalist.

[@erikaronska1096]

This whole concert is worth a watch! Especially "Queen of the Ryche" and "The Lady Wore Black" 🤘

[@NoraidaNunez]

I so envy evey1 @ these concerts.

[@Canine77]

Excellent commentary and reaction!

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ericwagner2997]

I saw them live on this tour. They were opening for KISS and musically blew KISS off the stage which pains me to say because I've been a KISS fan since I was 8. I was an instant fan and have been since.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Weird but true fact: I was in the audience for the concert scenes of Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park.

[@starburstppl]

Saw them live in 2003 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! They blew my mind. Check out their song "Queen Of The Reich" from the same concert. 🤘🏼

[@jack-k6z7n]

SEEN THEM LIVE OPENING FOR MAIDEN IN NYC IN 1984

[@andrewforrest9980]

Geoff really is just something else isn't he? And Queensryche to this day are a great, great band.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

He is indeed!

[@JayLee-bv3vw]

Geoff Tate, Rob Halford (Judas Priest/Halford/Fight), Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden/Samson) and Ronnie James Dio (Dio/Black Sabbath/Rainbow) are the greatest metal vocalists to ever live.

[@Huddle_House56]

You’re forgetting King Diamond and Phil Anselmo.

[@69STORMIN69]

The correct mount Rushmore list!💯;Good job sir!

[@Kate22178]

Geoff is my favorite metal singer of all time. Simply untouchable and mind blowing. Would love to hear your opinion on Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford.

[@paddyodriscoll8648]

He told me he had an aunt in the opera and he seemed to take this as inspiration.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Makes sense.

[@larncejordan3120]

You gotta see their masterpiece Operation Mindcrime live! His voice is guaranteed to astound!!!

[@tywinders7628]

Pretty sure that was one of the encore songs. Tate was Halford and Dickinson rolled into one.

[@silverblack5475]

He was the best in the 80s......him and Floor are the 2 best live singers I've ever seen .

[@seanriley5291]

React to the band TNT! Singer is Tony Harnell and every song on the album Tell No Tales is incredible!

[@fabiofont]

I have seem a lot of reactions to this video. Yours is very good, technical and with feeling. Just subscribed.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you!

[@mikemcilroy4995]

Another great voice to react to is Rik Emmett from Triumph. Check out luve performances of Lay it on the Line, Fight the Good Fight and Never Surrender for 1983s Us festival. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXLFqZ6Bl7dgqJYsi=cX0N7pbbeDSzB5RC kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpbZlGpjbLmeY7Msi=nKJhPHHmsQwcSBrJ kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6OvZWlsZsijl5osi=TsM7Z7gOiuqxLbtq

[@PETEOU812]

Plain and simple, that man can sing.

[@karlsenula9495]

You should also check out Ric Emmett lead singer of Triumph in Fight the Good Fight live at the Us Festival ... Very similar feel.

[@Arakiel9]

It's funny that I saw this early this morning. I saw Hawk's clip on TikTok yesterday too, and I liked Queensryche back in the day... and I watch music reactors on social media these days, especially vocal coaches. Lots of small pieces working together to get me to watch your video, very interesting to me. Thanks!

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you for watching!