Vocal Coach reacts to Queensrÿche - Take Hold Of The Flame (Geoff Tate Live)

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Vocal Coach reacts reaction to Queenscryche - Take Hold Of The Flame (Live)
Original Video: • 7. Take Hold of the Fl...
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[@zeer0squared]

Not enough credit goes to Chris DeGarmo for all of his harmonies that he sings along with Geoff. And such an awesome guitarist to boot!

[@dodyadkins1796]

The entire band, man ... What a tight package.

[@asgardiangod23]

Killer guitarist

[@xanderdaniels8284]

I really love vocal harmonies in spreading the disease

[@purplekat5864]

Absolutely! Chris did awesome harmonies! And Chris and Michael's "twin guitars". I also liked when they would kind of feature Eddie's bass on some of the tracks, which always sounded so good! And not to leave out Scott -- love his intensity and unique rhythms!

[@tangerinerose3724]

@@purplekat5864 the tightest most talented band but then Seattle has great artists!

[@silverblack5475]

Every vocal coach that reacts to him , is always left speechless.

[@TailgunnerATC]

Agreed

[@Kylora2112]

I want a mega-cut of everyone reacting to the "we are children of the niiiiiiiiiiiight!" line. Everyone is speechless, dumbfounded, or just wondering how one man can be so good and they give up :)

[@dodyadkins1796]

As they should be. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tangerinerose3724]

The first E5 and they all have this look on their face 😲

[@benwillard2998]

@@tangerinerose3724 That is always true, it cracks me up, just waiting for the reactions every time Geoff Tate hits those high vibrato's so effortlessly.

[@RH-xs8gz]

This was live in 1984. No such thing as autotune back then. This was just him and a microphone with no net. Just incredible.

[@djm8341]

Again, like you said...live. Freaking LIVE.... Insane talent. My #1 favorite live performance of all time.

[@purplekat5864]

@@djm8341 Another killer live performance is the 1991 MTV Unplugged. Talk about no net! Check out especially "The Killing Words" and "I Will Remember". They also did a fun cover of Neil Young's "Keep on Rocking in the Free World".

[@chopperdeath]

I was a singer in a metal cover band, and the fact that this was an encore is amazing. Legendary performance.

[@Oneanddone14]

@@djm8341 me too...just incredible!

[@markherring3513]

Touched up in the studio. I'm not saying its KISS Alive! level of touch ups (i.e. only thing live were the drums..everything else re-recorded in studio) but without question the vocals were touched up/re-recorded in the studio. Not a knock against Geoff...im a fan of original queensryche without question but yeah, touched up.

[@KyleS.1987]

In his prime, Geoff Tate had the most ridiculous range *and* great tone in every register. Truly special!

[@drew65sep]

I agree...hands down the very best in that little "different" niche that they carved for themselves. I just wish Tate hadn't gotten "Axl" disease and let his ego go crazy. It's a big part of why things went to crap for em.

[@valdyrgramr]

@@drew65sep Honestly, around, maybe a lil after, Empire Tate started forcing the vocals past his limits then blew them. He didn't have the widest range, Rose did at the time. But, Mike Patton apparently, with whistle register, beats them both.

[@MrClassicmetal]

@@valdyrgramr Axl Rose was nowhere near Tate.

[@valdyrgramr]

@@MrClassicmetal Tate's range through his career was F#1-G#5 aka a lil over 4 octaves. For Axl it was F1-Bb6 that's over 5 octaves. While I'm not a fan of Rose, he did in fact have a wider range. However, Patton using whistle register smokes them both in terms or range. Range wanking doesn't make a singer good or better than the other, though. therangeplace.com/thread/234/axl-rose-william-bruce-bailey therangeplace.com/thread/314/geoff-tate therangeplace.com/thread/1578/mike-patton

[@Oleksa-Derevianchenko]

Definitely, Tate is incredible. I learned about Queensrÿche after listening to amazing Roy Khan from Conception/Kamelot, so I can't avoid comparing them, though their styles are totally different (well, Khan's style in Conception seems closer to Tate's, than Khan's style in Kamelot). Everything you said about Tate I can say about Roy Khan as well: ridiculous range, talent to make you tremble in awe and being totally perfect on stage.

[@stevej.1428]

Also to reinforce how good this is; this was the encore song. He 's was wailing all night and still nailed this like a studio take.

[@happiness1772]

Actually this was the last song of the main set. Queen of the Reich was the encore, and he tore that up too.

[@vaughnweber0929]

I saw them on the Empire tour in maybe 1990. They did 1.5 hours with this song as the last song. Then came back out and did the entire Operation Mindcrime album. Incredible vocal athlete.

[@michaelbaker3598]

That is a great point.. This wasn't exactly their opening song

[@silverblack5475]

I thought he got better as the show went on ....which is ridiculous. And he didn't exactly stand around he was a hyper performer as well ....the dude was a machine back then .

[@brianhartling7767]

I am already super impressed with this band and this is the first time I've heard them, i think.

[@dbelex]

This was one of the most underrated bands of its time.

[@keithmyers6121]

EXACTLY!!

[@charlieswitzer9931]

They made a few bucks....

[@d05wtt]

I don’t know why you think they were “underrated.” They got constant MTV and radio play back in the day. They were huge.

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

Not really. Every well-educated metalhead owns The Warning, Rage for Order and Mindcrime - that last album even crossing over to the proghead domain

[@hankgant190]

Queensryche wasn't under rated.

[@smithereensfan3766]

I'm amazed at how nobody acknowledges his stage presence back in the day. He was an excellent front man.

[@brettkeepin808]

smithereensfan he was the best👍

[@mikenorgaard3527]

He still is!

[@silverblack5475]

I saw them a few times back in the early 80s.....he was the best , his stage presence was insane , couldnt keep your eyes off him , hyper performer with that amazing voice .

[@damian.739]

Mike Norgaard I 100% disagree with you because he kinda an egomaniac

[@HighlanderNorth1]

I bought my 1st Queensryche album in early 1991, after also buying my 1st truly high quality home stereo receiver and CD player, both made by Yamaha(everything that company touches turns to gold)! I'd already spent $850(in 1991 dollars) on just those 2 components, so I had to settle for inexpensive 2-way speakers. But the quality of those components compensated for the $150 speakers. After buying the CD player, I needed CD's, and I wanted my choices to be well-produced, high quality recordings that would bring out the MOST of my new system. So I bought Rush's newest "Chronicles"(double album, "best of"), Depeche Mode's new "Violator" album, and Queensryche's newest album, "Empire". All 3 of those CD's were/are VERY WELL mixed and produced, with absolutely TOP notch sound, rivaling even today's newest albums. I was absolutely blown away at how good that system sounded in my apartment living room, despite not having the "ideal" 3-way speakers.

[@j.f.fisher5318]

80s metal's best kept secret. It is shocking how few people are familiar with their work.

[@vadimastprojects8770]

There is not one metalhead who doesn't know Queensryche.

[@B20C0]

@@vadimastprojects8770 Ye exactly, I've seen them live like 5 times and I'm only in my mid 30s, Queensryche is basically a staple in the Heavy Metal community, just like the other big names like Priest or Maiden (sadly not with the same paycheck). I don't know anyone who listens to Metal who doesn't know Queensryche.

[@tjanderson6561]

Who, exactly? If you were an 80s metalheads, you loved Queensryche.

[@skullair52]

Operation:Mindcrime is a masterpiece concept album, Suite Sister Mary gives me chills everytime. Raar

[@beckyleavitt7808]

Yes!!!

[@grizzlybear3110]

I bought the vinyl disc because of the artwork it changed my musical taste profoundly. It's otherworldly, something ethereal.

[@beckyleavitt7808]

@@grizzlybear3110 exactly! I still get lost in the story lol. Plus, Chris DeGarmo is so amazing!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

YES. Every time I whip that one out, it's a start to finish listen for me, no two ways about it.

[@genesis6422]

I'll tell Pammy. She's a friend & first weekend October in Kenosha Wisconsin. Follow her on Facebook. Pamela Moore 🌷 Suite Sister Mary of Mindcrime

[@withintemptation73]

There was no-one, and I repeat, NO-ONE who could sing like Geoff Tate in the 80's. He was absolutely phenomenal.

[@daskmorn]

Maybe, maybe Midnight from crimson glory was equal. Very similar style of singing, but with a more dio type distortion.

[@2Times22]

@@daskmorn And John Arch..!!!!

[@GlassTopRX7]

It came with a price though which is why he sounds like shit today.

[@donchart1]

hmmm....I dunno... love the guy but, Bruce Dickinson though.

[@0dium.]

Rob "metal god" Halford please ….

[@goofyiest]

Geoff Tate and the original lineup was simply amazing..dueling lead guitars, great lyrics, and Tate's voice!!!!

[@unclesalty7778]

Scott Minium That drummer kiss ass too!

[@tangerinerose3724]

@@unclesalty7778 yes Scott Rockenfield aka S.Rock kicked ass on the drums. Love just absolutely love the chains.

[@dragonlea13]

It shocks me how these vocal coaches never notice Chris matching notes with Geoff, their harmonies were incomparable!!

[@obiwanLDK]

It's not only for Beth - it's for all of us, who loves when great musicians made amazing music. Queensrÿche was one of the greatest Bands. In the aera from their Debut EP to 'Warning', 'Rage for Order' and especially with the greatest Album of all time 'Operation: Mindcrime' to their commercial success 'Empire', Queensrÿche sets the standards for Progressive Metal. Geoff Tate at his prime was really pure perfection. Than Chris de Garmo left the Band and he took the Magic with him...

[@mvunit3]

Queensryche and Fates Warning being the Fathers of Prog "Metal", there is a lot to explore from just the 2, and then all the bands they inspired and influenced from 1985 on. Beth - don't forget Chris DeGarmo, the guitarist who also complimented Tate's voice for the harmonies :).

[@joeschmoe233]

Chris De Garmo we miss you.

[@brettkeepin808]

Was so glad I was around when Geoff was at his best👍

[@toni.tapola]

Indeed, without Chris, the band lost it's identity...

[@tangerinerose3724]

Actually Chris collaborated with Geoff plenty. Scott as well. They were a well oiled machine together.

[@newrealm9187]

True talent , I wish music still sounded this good , todays generation hasn’t got a clue what real music is

[@erakattack]

Old folks have been saying this for generations. Just like the outrage with Elvis. Remember Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock & Roll"? He had the same complaint back in the 70s. Moral of the story is that there's still plenty of quality out there. Just keep your ears open and do a little digging

[@sirianrune198]

lmao

[@anneross1859]

My favorite singer still to this day! Phenomenal!!

[@FitnessFactoryOutletQuakertown]

Geoff in his early days maybe 12 to 15 yrs or so was a MACHINE! I can't imagine anyone being that unique and that gifted ever again. I just pinch myself knowing that I got to see him as that young man. You just looked around at everyone shaking their head wondering how anyone could be that blessed.

[@michaelevans3477]

I love how Geoff makes no compromises in his live performance of this song compared to the studio version. He knows his fans respect and crave the purity of the notes he brings and he matches everything to meet and exceed expectations. Dang that was great!

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

I can tell authentic amazement. but then , how can one not be . flawless performance from this dude well all of them really , it is just perfect and they were just out of the womb for crying out loud

[@1973mk1capri]

Geoff Tate , one of the best in the business 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@grasshoppertown]

Love watching reactions to this band, this song, and the best vocalist I've ever heard. Loved watching you enjoy Geoff Tate.

[@kimberlysuder8588]

Geoff Tate is absolutely incredible! I could listen to his voice all day long and never get bored because of his range. He can sound like 3 different people!!!

[@darkdemon666ify]

I remember when I saw Geoff Tate in 2017 I was so blown away with his acoustic show even when he hits high notes. It gives you chills and he's almost 61 and he's still got it

[@davidt5200]

That man is singing with every ounce of his being

[@lisa-shitsakwibjnie]

I loved Geoff Tate's vocals in Anybody Listening the best. Geoff Tate was definitely underrated. His vocals are awesome. One of the best ever.

[@craighenry2351]

I actually like Another Rainy Night better for Geoff’s vocals, and as far as just a song off of Empire, Jet City Woman is my favorite. Combine Geoff with a guitar sound that I have only heard from Jimmy Page on Alex Zeppelin’s Presence album and you get a great song.

[@MrROTD]

Incredibly gifted singer and I bet he worked hard to get that good as well as having raw ability and talent

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

Geoff Tate in his prime was the best of the 80s metal singers, dude was incredible. Plz do Iced Earth (Matt Barlow) - Dracula at Metal Camp 2008.

[@howiefelthersnatch3862]

I second this comment!!!!!

[@SouthernCross_]

People always go for Geoff's high songs for reactions, but never his more dynamic ones. I always suggest something like "The Mission" or "Empire" if you really want to see what he's capable of. The unplugged version of "Killing words" is monstrous too.

[@ernstvay5380]

Matt Barlow is the best vocalist iced earth has ever had

[@bostjanvolk]

Oh yeah ...i was there in the audience for that one - that one is awesome!

[@tornoutlaw]

@@ernstvay5380 Agree. Stu doesn't disappoint me tho, great singer as well. Never really was a fan of Ripper Owens.

[@MrAJRamone]

Beautiful to see such genuine, unbridled joy from you here.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

who's waiting for the note that's coming that the reviewers are not aware of yet?

[@dawnyg939]

I know this comment was a year ago, but here’s me now telling the screen “just WAIT, he’s about to blow the top of your skull off!”

[@bu2fuldisaster]

Me😆

[@craighenry2351]

I always look for that reaction in these reviews. They are wowed, but have no clue how good what is coming will be. And when it does they all immediately pause to get their bearings and, in order to fully appreciate and get an understanding of what they have just heard.

[@MrJohnboy301]

Geoff Tate is one of the best Rock singers ever. Has a vocal range that not many singers can match. Also Wilton & DeGarmo are one of the most underrated guitar duos out there as well.

[@carlgibbons5777]

Don't stop there. Rockenfield is one of most under-rated drummers. I've been playing forever and he's still one of my personal favs.

[@zomat7955]

Ha ha, I believe Beth has put them into just about every Instagram poll she has done, and they never won, so she just went for it. Good choice, and I'm glad to see her do her own thing.

[@daverivera5235]

I'm glad she did. Geoff Tate is a wonderful singer and Queensryche such an amazing band

[@juliekeesee3499]

Geoff Tate is one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time that, IMO, has never gotten enough credit. I bought this on a 4 song EP in the early 80s and have been a fan ever since. ❤ also, if Dimash ever decides he wants to sing in this genre, this is the song I'd pick.

[@david894]

Julie, agree with every single word you said! Brings back great memories!!!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Oh dear GAWD. If that boy (Dimash) ever got into melodic metal like this, he'd destroy it as only he could! Meant in the best possible way, mind you. If he sang this one, he'd make it all his own.

[@juliekeesee3499]

@@MaskedRiderChris Really gets the mind racing with the possibilities, doesn't it? Dimash has so many sounds to choose from. I just know that one rock scream from him (Queen medley) isn't enough... and every time I picture him singing those high notes and belting "Take Hold", I see those lightning bolts in the Love of Tired Swans MV in my head. 😂😂 He'll fry my brain 🤯

[@petejones8862]

FYI: This song wasnt on the EP. It was on the first LP The Warning.

[@juliekeesee3499]

@@petejones8862 They say the memory is the first thing to go... lol. You are absolutely right. It's Queen of the Reich that's on the EP instead of Lady Wore Black. The statement that I've been a fan since I bought the EP doesn't change (on cassette no less, CDs didn't exist yet LOL).

[@Neonbob]

One of my ALL time favorite SINGERS & BAND

[@MonsterMetalManiac]

This is when Geoff was at the absolute TOP of his game. So unbelievably talented..

[@pariskotsaros]

One of the best live performances i've ever seen

[@taddei3912]

Absolute legend is Geoff Tate. I'd love to hear you react to some more Queensryche 🤟

[@purplekat5864]

I love Beth's QR /Geoff Tate reactions! Since she's a vocal coach and so knowledgeable about music in general, it's very satisfying to hear her fangirling a bit on Geoff. I feel the same way, but without the vocal and music creds. I just know what I like! Another thing I love about Take Hold are the gang vocals! Really effective and adds a lot of punch to the song!

[@drew2370]

That guitar break between 4:25 - 4:35 with Geoffs voice.....gives me chills EVERY time i listen to it!!

[@thanos619]

LOVE THIS! Was waiting for you to do this one from Queensryche. Geoff Tate is just one of the best metal vocalists ever. He's insane. He's classically trained and shows. I saw this video and immediately clicked and squeed!

[@1972LittleC]

"He's insane." Yep, that's a very accurate description if you attack your band mates and public. Shame he was trying to make Queensrÿche his solo project. IMHO he went of the rails when Chris DeGarmo left.

[@thanos619]

Yeah, he has a massive ego problem. If he would've just kept that in check the band would still be whole and making beautiful music.

[@mikesbbody]

The attack claim was strongly denied by Tate but you're right, once Chris DeGarmo left, it wasn't the same and when Tate left...No Queensryche.

[@BigBoy4004]

Actually, in a recent interview GT himself said that he was the keyboard player and only picked to become the guy at the mike because his singing along sounded so nice.... Incredible.... 🤗

[@mikemoore8521]

People can name singers all day long... in his prime NOBODY could touch Geoff Tate!!! The MASTER!

[@thomasderouin72]

That's a fact!! The only one who even comes close is Freddy Mercury. But I'd give the nod to Geoff. He could of done opera easily. Lucky for us he chose Metal!!

[@mickowen3318]

@@thomasderouin72 u mad Freddy could not touch this guy or others that where out there at the time

[@VoluntraryismNottheState]

John Cyriis

[@tinaimnaishvili5839]

Warms my heart that you reacted to this band. They're incredible and deserve every ounce and more of their fame

[@ronacosta1284]

The amazing Geoff Tate.. The true Queensryche!! ✊ ✊

[@stefanovitali2925]

That little shiver of blissful joy whenever he goes high... I do exactly the same whenever I hear this song. Also, props to Eddie Jackson for the incredible backing vocals

[@Edmundrs3rd]

That was always one of my favourite things about Queensryche; the backing vocals. It adds so much depth and dimension to the already full songs.

[@brandon2741]

Geoff Tate was and forever is the greatest singer on the planet. His vocal range is untouched

[@angel7171972]

Geoff Tate's voice has been giving me goosebumps for decades

[@DrDetroit_]

One of the best songs ever! THE best singer ever. Old Queensryche is full of treasures like this. Thanks for the review!

[@jackd9382]

Beth, if you could have seen him live in the 80's 90's live. The concerts were as clean as the recordings. Probably the best band live I ever seen. Geoff Tate and Chris DeGarmo were spot on.

[@dodyadkins1796]

Saw Operation Mindcrime twice in a week. Both were absolutely flawless. Best concert ever.

[@luvyesmusici4886]

Loudness was the only band tighter back then.

[@charlieparra3103]

Good to see some good ol' Tate. He was one of the greatest voices in rock.

[@Vimana]

I saw this a while ago but I forgot to thank you before. Thank you very much for checking out Queensrÿche! You also chose the best quality video available from KZbin for this. I could write a book about the band but I'll try to keep it short... :-) I'll just say they're one of the most talented songwriters at least in this genre of music. Geoff Tate's singing and Chris DeGarmo's backing vocals worked really well together. Geoff also had the ability to show lots of emotion through his voice. My favourite album by them is Rage For Order from 1986. It's such an unique album with creative little songs like "Neue Regel" and "Screaming In Digital". The last song "I Will Remember" is also one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written. Most people praise "Operation: Mindcrime" from 1988 as their best. It's an exceptional concept album with lyrics that are even more relevant these days. The songs "The Mission" and "Suite Sister Mary" is where the album really starts to show its melodic brilliance. The songs before that aren't as melodic but always brilliant at least lyrically. And finally just a few words about the album "Empire" from 1990. It's one of the most well produced albums ever made. It sounds very good but many of the songs are more mainstream. They had their biggest hit in "Silent Lucidity", which is a beautiful song melodically and lyrically. The one song from this album that I really recommend for you and all of your viewers is the full studio version of "Anybody Listening?". Just listen to the lyrics as well or read them from somewhere. The song has an official music video but it's an edited version. All the main lyrics of the song are still there in the video version though... Well, this was quite a long text but I hope it was useful for you if you want to hear some more music from Queensrÿche.

[@Lumpappsofficial]

I've seen them live a couple of times in the early 90s. The best performances ever.

[@5255hemp]

The first concert I went to, where they sounded just like the CD. One of the best vocalist by far.

[@scotseay1920]

Maestro David P. Kyle was his singing coach. The craziest thing was.... He only went for 10 lessons. He was given the greatest gift one has ever been given.

[@magilla7887]

The best band ever I believe. Listening to them over 40 years 😮 I guess that tells you how old I can be.😊

[@missrattlehead3309]

His vocals gives ya goose bumps...luv luv luv

[@MrPitbull117]

Beth Roars, thanks so much for this video!! Geoff Tate is truly one of the best male vocalists of all time!!!

[@jonplaku8101]

Queensryche, what ALL bands should aspire to

[@williamchiusano3185]

EXACTLY!!! Some Set the Bar Geoff Tate "IS THE BAR" I Grew up on this .. I distinctly remember Being In My Car first car .. 17 years old .. On a cassette tape.Someone Gave me the Tape to Hear . As soon as I started listening and my HEAD NEARLY EXPLODED thinking HOLY FREAKING CRAP !! WHO THE F&@# is this Guy Singing .. EPIC STUFF 👌

[@tyronej.teswood3642]

You must please do queensryche same concert live Tokyo 1985, "Queen of the Reich"

[@myproject13ttt]

Do more of old school Queensryche.. Geoff Tate AMAZING!

[@jessebrown4347]

Queen of the Ryche from that same concert is amazing as well

[@wendymears7696]

I saw Geoff Tate in Melbourne mid February 2020. Was blown away. He's definitely still got it. Awesome show

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

I wore out three QR cassettes back in the 80’s I listened to over and over again. His voice blew me away.

[@bluedogguy]

I have to tell you - kudos to you because I feel like that's the proper respone to Geoff on this song, at this moment in time. A singular talent. You listened, you appreciated, you said "wow" - like the rest of us.

[@Danimal77]

You should listen to him from 8 years later (1992) doing an acoustic live set for MTV (with Queensryche). "The Killing Words" is the song to listen to. You really see his lower range and how gorgeous and haunting it used to be.

[@ronnielopez3267]

I love the band, I love the singer, I love the album, I love the song, most all, I love the reaction and the respect you give this performance the Geoff Tate gives. Rock on Beth!

[@TheEthernut815]

Great tune, not only the vocals but the entire song so well put together but Geoff Tate is a master of vocal pitch. Beautiful

[@AudiophileTubes]

I was lucky enough to see Geoff Tate and QR for 'The Warning' tour in the early 80's at L'Amour rock club in Brooklyn, NY! I've seen hundreds of bands and vocalists since, but none as great as Geoff Tate! The man was not of this earth...

[@silverblack5475]

I was their also and I completely agree , I never seen a performance like that in my life , no one was close and I've seen them all .....he was a machine .

[@laurelhill4358]

I was there as well! I remember I lost my voice from cheering! Good times!

[@philwittke2983]

La'mour far east,1986,30 ft away from ....legendary!

[@sofakinggood1894]

I saw them open for so many of the "big" hair bands in the 80s...Ratt, Bon Jovi, Ac/Dc, Cinderella...bands that while talented, couldn't hold a candle to how insanely talented this band was. Rage for Order, 35+ years later, Is still one of the best metal albums ever made.

[@ladyjanemary]

I saw Geoff Tate sing in Sydney in February this year... still awesome, did mindcrime in entirety, he's still got it xx

[@rickhenderson2970]

So awesome to see you loving this. Tate has long been one of my top 2-3 metal vocalists, and this really shows off his talent, and it's great to see a pro appreciating it. Queensryche is also a long-time favorite of mine. Operation: Mindcrime is an all-time top 5 album for me.

[@faithfulpatriot4008]

Often imitated but never duplicated. There's no one left to review after that. You've seen the rest and now the best. You can retire knowing you'll never see anything like that again in your life. Geoff Tate was and always be the best vocalist ever born.

[@robertwatson6485]

I’ve seen Queensryche getting a lot of love lately on KZbin and it makes me so happy that people are discovering this incredible band! They really were amazing! Operation Mindcrime is one of my favorite albums ever.

[@gunslinger11bravo]

So happy you reacted to Queensryche! During the 80's the rumor was that Geoff Tate was classically trained and now I know. Thank you!

[@ryanamendt8363]

I believe his mom sang opera.

[@robertbailey1175]

His father was an opera singer.

[@gunslinger11bravo]

His mother was a nurse and his father was a soldier in the US Army. He had an aunt that was an opera singer.

[@erinkarpinec3678]

@@gunslinger11bravo yep, you're correct 👍

[@munkykungfu5376]

Please react to "I Will Remember" Queensryche Acoustic Live.... SOOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!!

[@Carlos-ol8me]

The Killing Words is even better.

[@frissonic]

Couldn’t agree more. That’s my favorite track from the acoustic set, and it’s so hard to find a quality copy of it anywhere.

[@Carlos-ol8me]

@@frissonic Queensryche bootlegs have them with pretty good quality, such an awesome channel for every Ryche fan. I recommend everyone to listen to pretty much all the 1986 material, for me is best Geoff Tate year.

[@TheIkaika777]

frissonic, it’s on Queensryche‘s Revolution Calling boxed set and it’s an awesome quality recording.

[@beelzebubbalicious]

Wow, really enjoyed this, Beth. Thanks for posting. I’ve always been a huge fan of Queensryche.

[@1kangas]

Mtv unpluged is on one the best vocal perfomances ever,Geoff Tate one of the greats....

[@waverley_XI]

Beth's reaction is sooo cute, love her blue eyes.

[@lattelucks4924]

Everyone goes on about his range But it's that warm and effortless low range where he really shines

[@craighenry2351]

I disagree only in that it is his crystal clear high notes in contrast to his smooth regular singing voice that makes him unreachable as a vocalist. No one, no one could do that and do it as clearly. It amazed me in 1984 and it still does!

[@davidmorgan4202]

One of best rock bands ever! But was so under rated. I get goose bumps every time.

[@RycheForOrder]

The absolute best voice in 80s - 90s metal or actually any genre hands down. I remember magazines and polls comparing him to the likes of Halford and Dickenson, but in reality there was something about Geoff's tonality that gave him a unique gift second to none. It went beyond just hitting the right notes. As age has its affect on everyone, Geoff's voice changed overtime and he spent sometime restructuring the style of his music to accompany those changes. However after sometime out of the spotlight he has recently regained some of that ability and although is no longer the lead singer in Queensryche he is showcasing his voice once again in multiple other projects. Rock On Geoff!

Geoff Tate is unbelievable! He was the best at that time, nobody could compare to him. Insane vocalist!

[@jamieburnette2438]

Great video , been A Queensryche fan since 1985. You should really send Geoff Tate a message and try to get him on your podcast. he's a great guy and does many interviews. Would love for you to see some a more recent performance like his guest appearance with Avantasia " Seduction of Decay " Live at Z7 , Pratteln {CH} 28.06.2017. An epic performance.

[@joeyboedeker7205]

When they opened for kiss

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

THIS ! Loved your reaction, totally understandable, Geoff Tate, at that time, was untouchable. Just pure perfection. I NEVER get tired of this concert, the whole band yet alone Geoff puts out a flawless gem of a concert ! When I first heard Queen Of The Reich when it came out, I was immediately sold. Up until Empire everything they put out was spot on. After that, not. But that ca 1983-1991 era is one of the best ever by any band. Thank you Beth, you really loved his performance, as we all do !!!

[@arinalowery7167]

Oh boy, Geoff is one of the bests, LOVE HIM!

[@rossmudie9298]

Queensryche made my jaw drop to the floor back in 89, i remember now. 😁

[@PlacidDragon]

You remember how it started ? :p

[@louofm1]

Ross, I see where you are going ;)

[@Mazecraft]

I've been wanting to see you do this song for ages I'm so happy you chose it! Geoff Tate is so epic and the lyrics are great too. This whole album was phenomenal!

[@mikemaggio4979]

World tour 85, Buffalo NY, Hands down the best vocal performance I have ever seen! A veteran of more than 100 rock concerts Geoff Tate is beyond compare!!

[@fitnessfactoryoutlet320]

There is and always has been 2 words to describe Geoff Tate in his heyday....A MACHINE!

[@andrealani]

🤩 It is so moving to see Beth’s enthusiastic reaction to the best metal singers (Kiske, Matos, etc.) but this time she went over the top 😂😂!! But let’s face it, Geoff Tate is really of another planet. I saw him live 10 or so years ago in one of his last tours with Queensryche and I have never seen a better singer on stage. Add to his powerful voice also his strong charisma 👍

[@silverblack5475]

I was fortunate and old enough to see him a few times in the 80s and I never seen anything like him , he was inhuman.

[@kentmains7763]

The Warning is a masterpiece and Tate is an absolute beast in his prime!

[@craighenry2351]

As I said to someone earlier, Take Hold of the Flame is my favorite Queensryche song, but the EP is actually better than their debut LP.

[@jmc4766]

@@craighenry2351 Take Hold is a phenomenal masterpiece 🤘

[@thebishop8089]

I wish you had grown up in the States back in the ‘80’s with me. You could have put into words what I felt every time I listened to Queensryche preform(6 times live, met once). I loved watching you listening to him sing, because your face reflected my feelings when I hear that one and only voice. Thank you for making this and saying what I didn’t know how to say 40 years ago!! You are an angel, and I’m not just saying that because we American guys totally love the way you British girls look and sound. Geoff Tate didn’t get the recognition he deserved back then, but for me personally, you just validated everything I said about him so many years ago. God bless you, Love and Thanks again!!😘y🌹

[@paulrogers6037]

David Kyle was Geoff's vocal instructor, as he was for 90% of Seattle singers in the late 1970s and 80s, including Ann Wilson (Heart), Terry Young (Rail), Layne Staley and everyone in Queensryche (except for Scott Rockenfield).

[@musiclovingmetalhead7085]

Still one of the greatest songs of all effing time. And thank you Beth for digging it soooo much.

[@johanbothma8031]

Take note all poser pretender bands of today, THIS is what a great band looks and sounds like. Not competition winning or crowd funding or idiotic vlogging to fame, just endless hours of practice, and true mastery of your craft

[@DapperDubuOT9]

Johan Bothma PREACH ON BROTHER 🤘😎🤘

[@Deech72]

Amen!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@cyberzangoose16]

Boomer

[@donjuanddavis]

Love Geoff’s vocals. Going to see him in March. Can’t wait.

[@lisamercey7509]

His voice is a masterpiece favorite singer of all time Geoff Tate is a rock god

[@lenadavidsson3915]

King! No one can ever reach his level back in the days

[@larasantaella]

Lena Davidsson Ronnie James Dio.

[@soonerdaryl]

Saw them live years ago opening for Ozzy before they got big, one of the best bands I've ever seen in concert.

[@scottjswenson]

This is one of the most under-rated, musically awesome, rock songs of all time. There's not a vocal, drum, or string part that is anything less than stellar. While Geoff's vocals are outside of this planet, the percussion and guitar work could stand on their own without vocals. I'd put this up there with Stairway, Dream On, More Than a Feeling, etc. as iconic rock.

[@musshwins412]

I was lucky as a kid. I got to see Queensryche twice in the late 80's and early 90's. I got to see them perform Operation Mindcrime live. it is high on my list of favorite live bands. they sounded better than the record. Geoff Tate was flawless. every note perfect. it was amazing.

[@TanTan-hr7uq]

He vocals on “Nightrider” as well is amazing and just outstanding, Queensrÿche is one of those bands who should deserve more credit.... all members are outstanding as well! Scott on the drums is amazing! One of the bests in my opinion....

[@p5gBand]

You were right. Geoff (and of course, Queensryche) was AWESOME!!!!!

[@wotwot6868]

FINALLY! I've been requesting this in the comment since this channel began. This performance is really incredible. And the song has really done great to showcase Tate's incredible voice. On another note. DeGarmo's guitars on this songs is incredibly melodic as well.

[@SkYjAcKeR666]

Photographed him at our club in the Midlands, at The Robin2, believe me nothing has changed, he sang this, exactly the same as he did back then, and he's an amazing person to speak with, a fabulous artist.