Vocal Coach Reacts to Ghost “Life Eternal” Love on Quotidian France (2019) [Miki’s Singing Tips]

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Michal Towber released her first CD on SONY/Columbia at 17. She was mentored by Billy Joel, who called her “a great songwriter.” Fellow Hunter High school alum, Lin-Manuel Miranda, recently tweeted that she was “always the most talented person in our class.” In 2005 she won an Emmy for outstanding composition on the daytime television drama One Life to Live. Her music has been featured by such various clients as SONOS, Rdio, Canon, and Urban Decay. You can check out her original music at Facebook.com/MichalTowber

[@jmannxiiiaaron]

Probably what I like most about Ghost is that Tobias is a Swede speaking and singing in English with a fake Italian accent. Makes me laugh every time I think about it. His interview, out-of-character accent and voice is totally different.

[@danbackslide1712]

When I seen them he reminded me of Dracula with his accent when he spoke in between songs lol

[@digitaldogs233]

Ikr its kinda strange but really goes together.

[@stefano7223]

italian accent? where?

[@keks79er]

Italian.. What? Lol

[@digitaldogs233]

Well most outside of Europe would think Italian, but hes Swedish, so its abit of a mix, im from U.K. and i can see why they say Italian, because he does put on a fake voice compared to his interview voice.

[@theredbaron057]

If you have Ghost, you have everything

[@pugsondrugs6556]

Indeed

[@stuffilike12]

Is that really all there is to your life? Ghost?

[@MorganAllison-bt9rn]

@@stuffilike12it’s a reference to one of their cover songs :)

[@jonthyz]

He's also mentioned in recent interviews that he's bothered by not being able to sing to his full potential. In other words the mask he's wearing is limiting he's ability to sing, and he has, developed his voice in an amazing way. He want to be able to show how good of a singer he has become.

[@ripleyfuriosa5701]

I hope that one future iteration of Papa Emeritus is just Tobias in make-up, with no mask

[@swift104]

plus he's doing the fake italian accent on top of everything else!

[@wwondertwin]

They gave Seester a face lift, maybe they can do same to Cardi and then he can just wear makeup.

[@RuSsAiNgAmErTaG]

Obviously he has stated in interviews the reason why the mask was a thing in the first place, but what is the reason in the lore?

[@swift104]

@@RuSsAiNgAmErTaG in lore that's just papa's actual face, not a mask the face paint is a ceremonial thing for papa n the clergymen (the paints are different for each rank)

[@Lilcali99]

His face doesn’t move because it’s a full mask lol. That’s why the mic is closer to his mouth. But he still maintains great control of his vocal output.

[@Shwee113]

Right the mask covers his whole neck. Must be difficult

[@insertnamehere6960]

Back when I first learnt about ghost when papa III was the frontman it honestly took me like a month to figure out it was a mask and not face paint

[@heatherbradley5930]

Not 100% true if you look close at papa III you can see mask move.

[@jkorkea]

@@heatherbradley5930 what? 100 percent true all Papa Alpha said lol

[@heatherbradley5930]

@@jkorkea your comment makes no sense

[@Ezekku]

There's a version of Life Eternal that they permormed at BBC1, its audio only and they were without masks, and you can clearly hear the difference that make on everyone voices, the backing vocals are beautiful

[@negative80]

His vocal range is amazing. Listen to the studio versions. You can hear the difference as he's not in costume in the studio.

[@staceytroffer8287]

BTW - his song HE IS is a very good representation of his vocal acumen

[@juliegogola4647]

Tobias has said that his voice is NOT one that would work for most bands. He can REALLY sound GREAT depending on the song. Hear "Ritual" live and especially "Year zero" live and he can give you chills.

[@Salty_Amigo]

Mummy Dust is where he really shows his Black Metal roots

[@juliegogola4647]

@@Salty_Amigo I do like their heavier songs myself, I also even like the very slow and gentle songs also, BUT without the heavier songs their song catalogue would be VERY lacking.

[@Salty_Amigo]

@@juliegogola4647 Agreed. I am also looking forward to their next album to which Tobias has said will be more heavy but different to what we heard in Opus and Meliora.

[@juliegogola4647]

@@Salty_Amigo I am REALLY waiting to see what NEW "character" Tobias brings about with the next CD. It IS all about the music, the "character" onstage is second BUT, I do wonder what is next as far as a masked character.

[@clifffoster6530]

@@juliegogola4647 It's still going to be Copia, but he's going to get promoted to be the next Papa Emeritus (or whatever name he opts for this time around). I'm sure the character won't change too much, because he'll still be playing the same one.

[@themadgamer4571]

He mentioned in an interview that he doesn't really consider himself a singer. He can't just jump into any band and start singing. But it works for Ghost and that he has had very little vocal training. Some of these songs like at the end of Cirice his vibrato sounds amazing. Natural talent it seems.

[@davidjuarez2215]

I just saw that interview

[@tess3652]

what interview was that from?

[@sickb2200]

Tobias Forge increasingly challenges himself vocally with each new album. He does get a bit shaky at times, but has greatly improved over time in his efforts. He has said that he never intended to be a singer - he was supposed to be a guitarist. Even though he is a great guitarist, the situation of Ghost pushed him into the lyrical lead role. He may not be the best vocalist in rock/metal music, but he's highly entertaining and one heck of writer.

[@inkblack6256]

Tobias Forge is a genius

[@Duzhoo]

React to their acoustic versions of "If you have ghosts" and "Jigolo Har Megiddo", also they have a "cirice" live version that sounds awesome vocally, it would be great if you can do these videos on ghost, since there's not a lot of content like this from youtube creators of them and i think you're really good at it and not scared of them

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Duzhoo thank you for the suggestions!

[@Duzhoo]

@@MichalTowberVocalCoaching You're welcome, i'm sure you'd love those performances, keep up the good work ^^

[@Grail49]

@@Duzhoo The best is the live acoustic performance of Cirice with the kazoo of destiny!

[@magnusemeritus]

@@Grail49 What? Does that exist? I have only heard the kazoo being played on Zombie Queen! Link me please!

[@Grail49]

@@magnusemeritus there in lies the problem I saw it once about a year or so ago just watching random Ghost videos and have never been able to find it again. It was an acoustic show he was interacting with the audience gave one guy a tambourine and then pulled out the kazoo of destiny.

[@isispzl8757]

I never expected a vocal coach react to Ghost haha but I really liked your analysis. He said he's never had any vocal training and honestly, I was kind of surprised by hearing that because you can hear the progress in his singing through the releases of the records. The last two songs (Kiss the Go-Goat, and Mary on a Cross) are in my opinion where he sounds the best.

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Isis Pzl thank you so much for watching! That’s interesting that he hasn’t had vocal training-he’s got a great natural technique!

[@lepompier132]

Go listen to the original Dance Macabre release and you will notice that Kiss the Go-Goat have the same vocal. And also when band do record in studio they always have more songs in reserves compared to what his released. I wonder if Kiss the Go-Goat was originally recorded at the same time of Dance Macabre, who knows.

[@isispzl8757]

@@lepompier132 Yes but DM doesn't have as much vocal dynamics as KTGG so it doesn't showcase his vocal abilities that much. I've read different versions but I think they were recorded at the same time

[@staceytroffer8287]

I agree I think he’s definitely had some extra training during off-tour because his voice is getting better with every tour/LP

[@daveskritterkingdom]

@@MichalTowberVocalCoaching Yeah really good, open minded, did her research and get's him. Now look at my newest post ;-)

[@Goldeader]

He also sings and talks in character. He uses a Transylvanian accent. Did it to help hide his identity and add to the character.

[@labbern]

The fact that you didnt say anything about the Ghoul's brilliant backup singing made me sad. Great analysis tho.

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Lars Stray very good point! I’ll definitely give them some credit next time!

[@Sam-vg9ru]

If you listen to Ghosts BBC Radio 1 Session shows on KZbin they did Life Eternal without masks (so there's no vid) and his voice doesn't sound as "blocked nose" as it does on this French TV show.

[@lepompier132]

You know something, try to find old interviews with a nameless Ghoul (Omega is doing the interview) in one of the interview he made a comment about the singer behind the Papa mask. That suggested that this Papa Emeritus mask could easily hide someone doing lipsync. And it's true sometime you have to ask yourself is it really Tobias singing on all the songs. And don't forget before Ghost they're was MCC and if you want to see Omega (Martin Persner) go look at MCC videos. You will see four of the members of Ghost that left.

[@Sam-vg9ru]

@@lepompier132 I've seen ghost live. Tobias sings on every song. He kinda has to because they don't use backing track anymore.

[@lehtokurppa7824]

@@lepompier132 Its always Tobias singing, the liveversion differ so greatly from the albums that the whole question is stupid. Furthermore Tobias's stage movements would be next to impossible to replicate... ah what the hell, Im not even trying to convince you are wrong since what you said is utterly wrong. There is no lipsync, its always Tobias.

[@NamelessGhoulGamer]

@@lehtokurppa7824 Yeah Tobias has always sung live, but before pre 2017 they used a lot of backtracks to add harmony to vocals, sometimes too much that it overlapped Tobias' vocals and sounded like complete playback.

[@daveskritterkingdom]

In the past before he was using backup singers, as now, it was a lot of tapes. But now they've altered the masks so the ghouls can sing. All 4 of the ghouls (Multi-Ghoul (Justin), Black guitar (Chris) and the two keyboardists, Leena and Erna?) who sing are amazing talents and the masks don't affect them at all. Only the bass player, drummer and white guitar, Per, don't sing backups.

[@inner_oid]

Listen to ghost acoustic "if you have ghosts" in Hard Drive online... when was the papa III

[@pameladeda]

I heard he stopped performing this song live as it’s emotionally difficult for him. Some say it’s about his older brother who died. It’s quite beautiful

[@ppp-yx2ws]

That's right. Because of the mask, it's really different when you listen to the songs he recorded in the studio and live, so it's quite interesting and fun to listen to them all He's definitely not a bad singer. He's been playing the guitar and singing since he was young, so I think that's also an experience. A lot of bands and albums before Ghost...( I'm not sure, but I've seen him interviewed that sometimes if there's something that needs to be fixed quickly, he's been trained. He doesn't seem to get training regularly. Thank you for the good video

[@FergusonFiller]

his voice on their albums is 100% english with no accent

[@maxschreck5847]

Very cool to see someone analyze Tobias' voice and thanks for doing your homework on Ghost's background. The mask is a full over the head silicone mask that goes past his neck. Kinda like a big rubber glove you stretch over your head. You can slip it on and off in a second instead of using time consuming prosthetics glued to your face. Silicone gives a lot more realistic look than a latex halloween mask. Only his eyes and ears (for monitors) are exposed. In high school he got his nose broken on the subway and it gives him a lot of problems. He has a deviated septum and apparently carries nasal spray with him at all times. He says he could have it operated on, but I think at this point in his career it gives his voice a unique quality and maybe surgery could go wrong and ruin his voice. Why gamble it. Other songs to check out would be He Is, a new song Mary On A Cross (some of his best vocals) and the hardDrive Radio acoustic recordings of If You Have Ghosts and Jigolo Har Megiddo. On the acoustic recordings he can be heard really well because it's just him singing. Thanks!

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Max Schreck thanks for the info and the recommendations!

[@captaincaptain2128]

I love the vocals for kiss the go goat.

[@theoneeyeddragon8761]

You know he has to be sweating like crazy under that thing!

[@captaincaptain2128]

@@theoneeyeddragon8761 I don't think it's as hot as we think. The costume looks very light, and the mask is made of silicone which doesn't get as hot. Plus, I went to thier concert last week, and it was fairly decent temperature. I've been to some concerts where it's so hot, especially with the body heat of thousands of people, but they seemed to be hitting the ac pretty hard. There were a lot of people in a confined space and I was wearing a 3 peice suit with a heavy velvet jacket along with a mask, wig and hat, I was dancing around a lot, and eve I didn't get hot. So I doubt he was that hot.

[@theoneeyeddragon8761]

@@captaincaptain2128 Cool! That is awesome that you got to see them live!

[@jaderose3175]

Don't forget the Ghoulettes on keys!!! I just saw them live 2 weeks ago and it was the best concert/performance ever! Basically a life changing experience. Tobias is Swedish and has a slight accent that occassionally comes out, he's also playing a character so his vocals may be changed a bit. I wonder if his mask muffles his vocals at all but I'm sure they are on top of that. When Tobias talks in character between songs he uses rolled "R's" & other accents not native to the Swedish language. Fun story, at the concert a drunk guy came up to my bf and asked if the lead singer is Mexican or something because he didn't see him close up, only in the mask & he thought it was his real face! 😂 One last thing you pointed out this song feels like a long sentence.. That's symbolic, the lyrics speak of forever & eternal life... Thank you for this video!

[@HighlanderWallace]

English isn't his first language but he speaks it as if it is.

[@evangelinesnow4527]

I like the way you're going full screen into the performers you're critiquing. Very original. I don't know of any other vocal coaches using this technique. Well done.

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Evangeline Snow thank you 😊. Learning...

[@builtonashes136]

Love your reaction! About his voice being nasal, he broke his nose and it messed something up (can't remember exactly what it was) but he still has problems with it so it made his voice even more nasal then before! And the accent your hearing is the kinda Italian accent I believe? that he puts on when he's in character both when he talks and sings ^^

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Huh, interesting! I broke my nose in college too. I've always wondered if it noticeable changed my voice.

[@TjMetalHead94]

Not only that but he has chronic sinus congestion and uses nasal sprays.

[@undead_43]

That and also his Mask could also not be helping

[@ElfTrap]

@@MichalTowberVocalCoaching He said in an interview some time in the last year that he has a deviated septum. He's had a lot of consultations but doesn't want to have surgery because he's concerned about how it could alter his voice. He also used to smoke but quit some time after 2011 or 2012. There's a drastic difference between his voice on the first two albums vs post-third album LP "Popestar" onward.

[@slartsbarts]

The story about his nose has come out in fragmented parts over a lot of interviews, but yeah, he said someone broke it for him (he got punched) when he was in his late teens and he's had sinus problems and a deviated septum ever since. It's gotten worse over time and he uses steroid sprays to control it. He needs surgery, but was told by several doctors they couldn't guarantee it wouldn't affect his voice, so he keeps holding off.

[@84corpsvet60]

Papa Emeritus lV performance of "Sympathy for the Devil" is a great exhibit of Tobias' vocal range

[@MidnightMajesty]

If you check out the acoustic versions of If you have Ghosts and Jiggalo Har Megiddo you can hear how amazing his voice is

[@chancetheboy8487]

She is adorable and I think she has a crush on him just like the rest of us hahaha I like her review and she is sharp and catches those little things Good segment!!

[@des5592]

You should check out Ghost's "If You Have Ghosts" acoustic live version. He's playing a different character, and his vocal style reflects that. Great video!

[@chitoryu12]

There's a live performance of "Ritual" from Music Feed Studios when he was Papa II that has a lot of close-ups of his mask without makeup. It seems to be a well-made but rather tight mask that only gives full range of motion to his mouth, which explains his tone when singing live. On the albums his voice is still somewhat nasally but much cleaner.

[@MattKrogmeier]

Interesting to see a vocal coach examining Ghost! I think you did yourself a disservice by reacting to a live performance, though, because of the constrictions of the mask :) I recommend checking out the studio versions of their music for a better barometer into his voice and nuance. Tobias Forge will never be known as a legendary singer, but the man knows how to write great pop hooks.

[@bodyrot2794]

Fun fact: Dave Grohl dressed up as a nameless ghoul and performed with Ghost for a show.

[@uoabigaillevey]

Greatly enjoy GHOST. Oldtime metalhead here.. got into metal back in the early to mid 80's. I enjoy 70's rock, some 60's stuff, and a vast majority of 80's and 90's metal. Am also into a few of the newer metal subgenres as well so I appreciate almost anything under the rock/metal umbrella. I am not sure where you plan on taking your reactions but I do believe you would enjoy the vocal stylings of one of the greats in the metal category.. Ronnie James Dio. He sang for bands like Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell. If you have the desire to check him out, I would suggest having a listen to the song 'Stargazer' by the band 'Rainbow.' Peace

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

Love Ronnie James Dio! Miss him

[@captaincaptain2128]

I literally just saw thier concert a day ago. The best concert I've ever seen.

[@mitchluckersrightshoe]

In green bay? If so I was there too! It was so awesome fire and omega were waving at me and oh my god it was unbelievable, and even at the end tobias waved at me

[@captaincaptain2128]

@@mitchluckersrightshoe My comment was posted 2 weeks ago. I saw them in Idaho. The best concert I've ever seen. My friend told me just yesterday she doesn't like Ghost, even though she told me she did. I legitimately don't think our friendship will work now, that's how much I love ghost. I have a ghost room, filled with ghost posters, album covers, etc, and I have 2 mannequins, one with Papa Emeritus III's mask and outfit, the other is Cardinal Copia. My car has a custom license plate with GHOST BC. I m legit the biggest Ghost fan ever. Btw, love your profile dude. The nameless ghouls really are the heart and soul of the band, while Tobias is the brain. I really love the current lineup, and I really hope they keep them for the duration of the band. GHOST RULES!

[@mitchluckersrightshoe]

That's really damn cool, except for the part with your friend I just now realized that it was posted 2 weeks ago😂, man that was the best concert I've ever seen, and I've seen avenged sevenfold during self titled era, and thanks, and yes the ghouls are awesome, fire can headbang so much like jesus he never gets tired

[@captaincaptain2128]

@@mitchluckersrightshoe Sucks they're taking a year off from touring, or else I would have gone next year too.

[@Pogomobile]

There are coming to Syracuse, NY on 10/22/19. I'm so excited and can't wait to see them!

[@MoaMorgenstern]

I ADORE Ghost! Have a Ghost tattoo on my chest and I’ve seen them live 8 times. I actually also met Tobias in 2014, like in private clothing. It was before a show and he was wearing just shorts and t-shirts and sneakers and I was dressed up as a nun with Papa II-makeup. I went up up to him and started talking and I actually started crying because I’m a VERY emotional person and I hugged him several times and also took his hand and kissed it and said “I love you”. Then we had some talk about how much they’ve helped me when I feel bad which is everyday and they are always there for me and that made him happy he said. Then he poked my forehead and said “You look so pretty” and I got an autograph and he promised to look at me a lot during the concert and oh he surely did. Love him. Gonna check out your channel more! This is the first I see, it was shared in a Ghost group on Facebook. You should react to the band Steam Powered Giraffe! They’re very interesting. And oh...Rammstein too. They’re the love of my life. But Steam Powered Giraffe would be so nice to see a reaction to! Maybe the song Automatonic Electronic Harmonics or Honeybee. They’re GREAT!

[@Tatiana_Palii]

I've read that his septum was broken in a fight when he was a teen, he stuggles a lot with chronic rhinitis and that he would go for a surgery if he was 100% sure that it won't damage his voice even further.

[@NovaSullivanx]

My hubs and I saw Ghost in 2018 at this huge old theater in our town and it was one of my first real concerts. It was actually pretty insane. My husband is super into them, and I do enjoy them a lot myself, but I havent much cared for the whole act behind it, until we saw them. I'm still moreso into the music but yeah they're incredibly interesting as an act in this day and age I think. The concert was really amazing and I like his enthusiasm with the crowd, even if he does say gross shit sometimes lol. The musicians are INSANE, they wowed me the most. His vocals were pretty good.

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

He is a great showman, perfectionist and He does have an eye for talent!

[@mateszabo3761]

I'm convinced that great part of his nasalaty comes from the latex mask pushing down on his bridge of the nose. Basically blocking a big part of resonation. And then he chose to utilize it and add some more 'nasality' to it deliberately as he discovered this comes with the mask anyway.

[@anthonywarren8483]

The mask actually goes all the way down the neck.

[@anthonylong9067]

Definitely review Chester Bennington’s voice from Linkin Park While he may have passed away in 2017, there’s something about his vocal range that really makes him one of the top vocalists in the last 20 years. And check out Brendan Urie from Panic! At The Disco. I suggest “This Is Gospel”

[@derrickshultz6800]

Ghost is an amazing band to see live. If you ever get the chance to attend a Ritual in person, I highly recommend it. That band is so tight and talented and then add in all of the theatrics. I will probably be one of the best shows you will ever see. Tobias finally has the band he has been working towards for years. It took 7 musicians plus himself to be able to faithfully recreate the recordings without resorting to running tracks (aside from the special effects and interludes). Both ghoulettes and the swiss army ghoul (guitarist in the back) have incredible voices as well. Mad Galicaa is the shorter ghoulette. About Tobias...he has said in multiple interviews that he never wanted to be a singer. He is a guitar player who started singing out of necessity.

[@djthundercataus9353]

Being someone who does live sound engineer, whoever did the mix was amazing as through the whole song you could hear everything great job

[@vicm9971]

I appreciate your dedication to explain the band in a bit more detail instead of just jumping in right away barley knowing anything about the band. One that appreciates Ghost and all of their work and tobias forge's passion for this band really appreciates the time and research you did in that intro. I'm subscribing immediately. Please do more ghost if you can.

[@shatteredglassfonsi1030]

You should react to Ghost's Year Zero live back in 2013

[@jordangilliz9352]

I just seen ghost last night in Grand rapids and OMFG BEST NIGHT OF MY FUCKING LIFE. Tobias Forge is a damn genius.

[@alexandereckert5184]

His greatest vocal performance is on “He is” live Grammis 2015

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

@Michal Robert He's in charecter, he doesn't really sing that way. Just listen to the albums. Also it is all a mask. It's specially made for him. Very snug fitting. The only mask that wasn't made for him was the Opus album, which can be bought online and you can apply the face paint yourself. It comes in flesh tone.

[@jkorkea]

the only part that is not covered by a mask is his ears and eyes :) the mouth is just simply slit open!

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@philliprakaas7789]

tobias forge uses a full head silicone mask, if you look up silicone masks the whole meaning with silicone masks is that you can talk and do pretty much everything with it.

[@DaP84]

@Michal Towber Vocal Coaching He has talked about his voice in some interview in a swedish mag or something. He had his nose broken when he tried to protect a female friend in the subway frome some idiot in the subway, when he was younger. His nose is not fixed correctly since this and he has almost no air flow on one side. He said that this plays a huge role in his nasal vocal tone! He also said that he often treats himself with nasal sprays containing cortisone.

[@janlis001]

It is the best review and reaction to a ghost song (or ghost and Tobias singing and gouls playing style) I've ever seen and heard so far on youtube. Thank you Miki, you've nailed it!!!

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

El Micha thank you so much for watching and your kind comment 😊🙏🏻

[@MBrulla]

I am actually in disagreement - I think this song was not the best to use to react to. It's dynamically flat, is all within the same octave, and doesn't really showcase his true vocal prowess - his passagio is immaculate. I agree with your assessment, though, but add (as others have) that the nasal comes from the mask compressing his nose and narrowing the field the mic can pick up. That is also why he is so close - the mic field is narrow to begin with.

[@jeremydaugherty3152]

I got to see Ghost in concert Sept 2019. I highly recommend going if you can. They were a great live show. Surprisingly family friendly. He hams up his performance, definitely swaggers on stage.

[@charlesdeichman5115]

Jeremy Daugherty Funny. I saw them September 30 and I didn’t find it family friendly at all. Although I’d still take mine. 😈

[@redhotchilifan98]

Sadly I couldn't see them in September

[@sinzandie]

one of the first times I showed my mother a video of papa III, since I was obsessed by him, she was like how old is he have you seen his neck. And I was like that is the masks, and she almost didn't believe me since the masks looked so convincing.

[@mothrone]

My interest in Ghost sent me to your channel. Your explanations, break downs, and demonstrations were wonderfully done. Instant sub, thank you for this

[@JAV619]

You should react to Nightwish, a symphonic band from Finland. Floor Jansen (Yansen) is the lead vocalist. Ghost Love Score or anything from their Wacken 2013 show.

[@jimmygee3219]

Joe Avila Tarja was far better

[@daveskritterkingdom]

At least you're educated on the band and their timeline, I think you get it ;-) Tobia's voice is so unique. I don't think I've ever heard him off key. The mask is full face, but made to not block is mouth and jaw movement under the mask. Great review! But I do think you have the hots for Tobias LOL I would love to hear your review one of the new songs, or one of the older ones. I need to check your feed out.

[@viper7159]

The mask totally affects his voice. Listen to the album version.

[@staceynoir1988]

Please listen to the bbc live lounge version, he isn’t wearing his mask in that performance and it makes a big difference

[@mikebrown627]

Sounds like you've got a crush on the cardinal 😉👊💥

[@lagofala]

Hi Michal! React to Ghost love score by nightwish. You won't be disappointed

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

I'll put it on my list! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@bennettk90]

He has a certain sound in this song, sounds like a different character. Especially in the song missionary man. Sounds like a southern Baptist preacher to me. IRONICALLY

[@VermillionRacing]

A great thing about his voice in person is that it changes. If you notice, with each new papa, the voice changes too. I think it's intentionally done, seeing as how each character is supposed to be a different person. The same songs sound different across all of the papas and Cardinal. Also, if you listen to his other bands, (ex: Subvision, Repugnant, and even his single song called "House of affection" which I highly recommend reviewing if you want his voice by itself) His voice is different for all of them while still being obvious that it's Tobias

[@maxviking3210]

I am so curious if the audience have a clue that it is a satanic song 😂 anteay I think yiu should react to The cover together with Cardin.. sorry Papa IV Rolling Stones old song “Sympathy for the devil”. He have changed his way of singing.. specially in the end if the song :)

[@ElfTrap]

I've been hoping a pro would analyze Forge's voice since shortly after I got way into the band a couple years ago and I'm glad to finally see it happened.

[@Steve_P_B]

I'm curious if you could do a reaction to some of his performances as Papa Emeritus where he isn't wearing the prosthetics but is simply wearing make-up and the difference that makes to his performance

[@7duke77]

I know this version isn't truly "live" but, the audio and his voice are far cleaner. Plus the video is more real and even emotional. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roa2l2SYn8lnf5o

[@NklHfy]

Worst possible live to base any judgement on, @lequotidien is a French show known for having terrible live acoustics, this studio has been used for decades and they never learned to properly mix live takes and what the TV mics pick up

[@camilledemontigny210]

I'm so happy you can voice all the beauty and complexity I hear in his music. Just watching your video was an experience. Thank you for putting words on my thoughts, very interesting

[@averyravenseye2651]

Like and subbed for picking my absolute favorite ghost song

[@anamelessghoul6669]

Try listening to rats next

[@ChefBoyoP]

Ghost is amazing! Demonic church music! Love your opinions, but that painting in the back! I like it!

[@CurrentOccupant]

Best live band on the planet.

[@legoaxel8695]

Feels not like a reaction when your talking like 85% of the song

[@r6ses]

You should see the Sympathy For The Devil cover he did!

[@kaitie2128]

He’s wearing a mask so it definitely changes his force

[@shinpidenmasterjosepharnao8731]

When Tobias was portraying Emeritus 3 without all the heavy prosthetics you can definitely hear a difference in the "Nasal" quality of his voice. But Tobias has an amazing ability to transform his voice from an Alto to a tenor to a heavy dark growl. To go from a clean English to rolling his gutteral constanants in a Latin styling. I don't believe he looks at it as technically as say a vocal coach does but in more of a creative way to format the feeling of the lyrics.

[@DaP84]

Original (swedish)pronounciation of Ghost frontman, Tobias name is [To-bee-us Forr-ge] (To = T in the front of mouth and O almost like "pool", but even more "kissing mouth"; Ge = hard g and rhyme with "the")

[@dtwbtl]

He actually pronounces his own name in interviews as she did in this video.

[@DaP84]

@Sav yes, because he's a humble swede catering to international expectation of pronounciation. In swedish interviews it's another story of course.

[@dtwbtl]

I'd love to hear that! Are there any specific interviews I should look for?

[@DaP84]

@Sav didn't find any at the moment, however I found a segment from when he was "summer radio speaker" (one of many celebrity guests) in swedish radio. He's being introduced by the host. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2LJhqRvmqeLpZo 0:20 into the clip

[@gabrielonatyu]

U should have try with cirice live acoustic.

[@papaskazoo5860]

I just want to point out that he totally sounds different singing as “Cardinal Copia” rather than the last singer “Papa III.” I find that completely fascinating.

[@hobogod2692]

I appreciate reaction videos that actually take the time to analyze what they're watching and say something interesting, and educational in this instance.

[@CuttinChris]

He had a Deviated septum during this performance. It made him very nasally. But I think you should of reviewed one of their acoustic versions of songs. As his singing takes front stage in those performances. Another live song where his nose messed with him was the tunnel where they play dance macabre. If you listen to the new songs like kiss the go goat or mary on a cross. his voice is better!

[@johnnylalonde7542]

Eternal life is such a great song.Thanks for an intelligent and interesting video.All the best to you.

[@lulubug9064]

I saw them in concert a couple weeks ago and I really was amazed. I’ve loved them for years and finally got my chance to see them and it didn’t disappoint. Although it was hard for me to hear his singing over the sound of the music I was still very impressed.

[@DACatface]

can you do another one from the late show or one of the new tour? he's definitely improved since this show and I'd like to know what has changed

[@mikegarcia2838]

Check out the other band he was in called subvision

[@daveschwartz5893]

I hate TV show live performances. Letterman and Fallon seem to do the artists justice but alot of the European show performances are horrible. Jools Holland obviously have great production for artists and bands.

[@WinterWineMusic]

Dave Schwartz what about the amazing clap-along from this crowd??? 😂

[@detertronixgunfuphoniex4338]

Subscribed because of the Ghost reaction and love how you kicked some major knowledge about the band! Don’t Forget about Satan!! ( laughing in a cheesy Scooby-Doo bad guy voice) actually some people call Ghost Scooby-Doo Metal!

[@kimlayman4742]

Love this song!! Going to see them on October 11th! It will be my third time seeing them. You did a fantastic job on the break down of the vocals and music.

[@zzatsuru5903]

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[@Vortigan07]

One of the best things about the whole concept behind Ghost is that they've managed to create a pretty convincing history of themselves which stretches back to 1969, long before any of them were actually born in reality.

[@staceytroffer8287]

This was a terrible recording of his. Try another....less nasal sounding. I just saw them in concert 3 rows back, and heard his voice in person.....not nasal at all.

[@ZweffE]

The reason he sings so nasal, or however it is spelled, it's because he broke his nose I believe and don't wanna fix it because he thinks it might change his voice too much :)

[@zeekmx1970]

That legato smoothness comes from 80s synth era.

[@trinity5150]

I've always liked how Ghost keeps things simple and creative.

[@matttramm8559]

His vocal is also toned by his mask

[@VestraPater]

Hi. A lot of the nasal quality of the singing is because of the mask. This thing is a full-on latex prosthetic. The only parts exposed are the mouth, nostrils, eyes, and ears (sometimes only the ear canals). The thing actually goes down over your shoulders. Thing is, just the pressure of the mask on the outside of your nostrils is enough to make you sound a bit more nasal-y. Listen to the album version, you'll hear what I mean. There's no mask in the studio. Also, don't be so sure Papa has always been Tobi...

[@nameless76mozwhaz9]

Lol Tobias has always been Papa.

[@gutsofmud]

Love these types of videos! Learning more about the craft that goes into creating the music I already enjoy, simply makes me appreciate that music all the more. Moreover, this vocal coach is very good at providing a great deal of information in a succinct, concise fashion, which is more difficult than it appears. Nicely done!

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

gutsofmud thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment 😊

[@matt-oo6fu]

I can clear some things up about the masks! the first (papa emeritus I) is actually just a cheap latex mask from a party store, which was then hand-painted. the second era (papa emeritus II) is when he started using custom silicone masks. Looking closely, it even has eyebrow hairs embedded in it! I believe there are two versions of this mask-- one painted, one bare. The bare one only appeared in a couple small performances, the "Papaganda" behind-the-scenes shorts, and a very brief appearance in chapter 3 of the Prequelle shorts. I think they're different masks because from what I can tell, the painted one doesn't have a mustache, while the bare one does. The third era (papa emeritus III) had probably the most believable mask. It had much better mobility in the mouth and lips than any of the others (including the current one), and a full head of hair, which I believe was actual human hair. As far as I'm aware, it's a bare-faced mask that is painted over. (OR it's possible that there's an alternate version just like with papa II, though papa III is only shown without makeup in the same very brief shot as papa II in the Prequelle shorts. Papa Emeritus I also appears here, but with face paint on...) The current, fourth era (Cardinal Copia) is also incredibly lifelike. hair, sideburns, mustache, eyebrows, even freckles and pores. It has so much more detail than any other previous incarnation BECAUSE he doesn't wear the skull facepaint that the others do (it's a papal thing, presumably-- though he DOES have the white eye). They're all one-piece, full-head masks. On one hand, this is excellent because it means there's very little fuss to be made about blending seams and ensuring that everything is adhered perfectly. On the other hand, it's extremely rigid and doesn't allow for any facial expressions, which is unnerving as hell sometimes. And the mouth barely moves. And you can see the edges behind Tobias' ears and lips. However, Tobias has quite a nasal voice normally, so I'm more inclined to believe that's just how his voice is, rather than being due to the mask. It's worth noting that most Swedish people have this same quality, to varying degrees. I'd love to be backstage, honestly. I want to improve on the current makeup and prosthetic techniques used onstage and make it more mobile and emotive and lifelike. With the numerous costume changes throughout their shows, there would be PLENTY of time to touch up backstage if anything comes loose or smudges or needs any sort of maintenance. It'd REALLY help him look more natural and proportional overall, too. A full mask is bulky. It makes him look like he has an abnormally large head, and that ends up making him look shorter. He's already short enough as is!!!

[@Cultural_Supremacist]

Thanks for this video... it has helped me to appreciate my favorite band even more! Liked and subbed and looking forward to exploring your channel!