Vocal Coach reacts to Spiritbox - Circle With Me - Courtney LaPlante live one take performance

[@CarlYota]

The way Courtney ends this performance with the oscillation of screaming and singing “this could all be yours” is so much more powerful and passionate than the studio track. It literally gives me goosebumps every time.

[@joeyarrazolo5227]

Agreed. The engineer you mixed that album song should find another job

[@theopinson3851]

Producer: Ok, Courtney…are you going to sing the last part or scream it? Courtney: yes.

[@Chestermayfire]

It's so funny and nice seeing a professional get al giggly and excited about Courtney's talent just like us common untrained fans, she really is THAT GREAT ❤️🙏

[@Imurai]

Isn't this why we watch people like Beth, Julia and Elizabeth?

[@Druskibruu]

Just professional watching professional.

[@CarlYota]

Yeah, because as a layperson I have no idea how technically good something is. My sense is that Courtney’s spiritbox stuff is unbelievably good. I mean it’s literally hard for me to believe. And to hear a pro confirm this is helpful. It allows me to understand what I’m seeing better.

[@bjhellstream]

This one take performance outshines the studio version by far. The switch between melody and distortion at the end is amazing.

[@sunshaker01]

I agree I think this is the better version of the song, this is the way she sings it live at shows. The studio version has layered vocals for the ending, one track clean the other scream, which would be harder to do live (she would have to pick which layer she would sing and which would be a backing track, and then timing everything correctly); so in order to make things easier for live shows she just switches between clean and scream for the ending.

[@PProph]

Completely agree. This version is honestly mind blowing.

[@robertkelly3186]

100% agreed.

[@januszo.2180]

fully agree

[@F13thvoorhees]

Her pitched screams at the very end of the song are a perfect example of how splendid she is

[@staygold902]

Nuclear power

[@rmolson85]

The part at the end gives me chills. Such raw talent.

[@juniorlewalski4393]

Fuck yeah man

[@Yuritau]

I really wish they'd release all her live one-takes as an EP or something, cause she often smashes it even further out of the park than she did in the studio recording, lol.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Contact the record label

[@brossjackson]

"That Monstrous, Beautiful Distortion" sounds like a playlist I want to listen to.

[@quinstonchurchill8336]

seen Spiritbox twice live and they have blown me away both times, the instrumentalists coupled with Courtney's vocals is spectacular, love seeing you get so excited over a vocalist i love so much

[@SirsMadamsEntertainment]

To be honest with you the end of this performance with the double time feel and her fry scream / cleans brings tears to my eyes the same way the massive chord change in Beethoven’s 9th mvt IV … where the full chorus shifts on “Vor Gott” before the little street band section ..

[@darmakx99]

Exactly! It brings tears to my eyes and gives me chills every. Single. Time. The only other song I can think of that hits me that hard every time I hear it is Riddle of Steel/Riders of Doom by Basil Poledouris from the Conan the Barbarian soundtrack, where it transitions about 3:30 in.

[@thesecorridorsoftime]

same here.. ♡

[@reality8o]

This is the best of the best. Courtney is an unmatched talent. Chills every time I watch her one-takes.

[@Bluebeess]

saw them live opening for ghost, she sounds FANTASTIC live and they put on a hell of a show. Ive been absolutely smitten ever since lol

[@nathanmcgahan3845]

Her vocals and stage command stole the whole show for me.

[@johnsharplin]

What an INCREDIBLE analysis of Courtney's performance!! Immediate subscribe!

[@BethRoars]

Thank you John!

[@noblehudson10]

Her work with IWRESTLEDABEARONCE is some of the most astounding female vocal ever recorded with one of the wildest bands to ever be recorded. Highly recommend

[@kbx1500]

Even the original IWRESTLEDABEARONCE singer was great

[@TheShortStory]

Great video, I learned a lot from the analysis. I don’t know why, but every time I hear that incredible bit at the end, tears just pop out my eyes. Doesn’t matter if I’m listening to the song or watching a reaction video. Something about it just plucks an emotional string. A performance unlike anything else. Gotta marvel not just at the talent, but also the power of music to do something to us

[@darmakx99]

I mentioned this exact thing in another comment, but that part is one of the few that gets me every single time. The only other song with a part that does that to me is about 3:30 into Riddle of Steel/Riders of Doom by Basil Poledouris on the Conan the Barbarian soundtrack. The entire soundtrack is a banger, but that song just fuckin WRECKS me every time.

[@EBackwards]

When I seen this just a few weeks ago from Courtney, I was like OMG Beth is going to love this one and I was about to recommend but found that you've already covered it! Her belts are really true joy! Love your reaction! Peak Happiness Unlocked!

[@Zombie1860]

Amazing song and amazing video 😻

[@BethRoars]

Thank you so much!

[@7dustchickstar436]

It’s interesting that you mentioned Evanescence because I will never forget hearing Amy Lee for the first time, and this was right before Bring Me to Life took over the world. Since then, I have never connected with a female singer in the same way. This was the first song I ever heard from Spiritbox, and I played it on loop, feeling like I was floating every time I heard it. For what it’s worth, she has turned me on to the screaming vocals because it melds so well with her singing and the dream like grit of the music. I can’t get enough, and I would love to see them live ASAP!

[@wollek1987]

I had the chance to see her live a couple of weeks ago. They played before Korn and she absolutely killed it! (never heard of Spiritbox before I went to the concert)

[@emery_orion]

nice to know im not the only one pretty much moved to tears by her performance here lol thats not something music does for me very often, and i think this is probably a strange one to have it happen with to most people. i think i just dont know how else to react to such an immense talent. the controlled screams in those last two lines of "this could all be yours" right at the end get me almost every time. she's just unreal.

[@rickythurston277]

Courtney is incredible and my absolute favorite vocalist

[@antivanti]

It's crazy how she switches back and forth between clean and harsh on a syllable level

[@infectedjinjer]

What people sadly don't bring up or suggest is the band she and her husband were in before founding Spiritbox iwrestledabearonce. She goes deeper with her growls and vocals. And it's the band she was a fan of after hearing the original singers vocie and what she said in an interview made he want to try and do screaming vocals. Definitely would be interesting to see a reaction to a different version of Courtney

[@mofonofo]

if you see interviews of her, courtney has a bit of a deeper voice compared to what's typical for females, which helps give her really nasty lows when she's doing distorted vocals. it's very cool because the clean singing is so sweet in comparison

[@mueesli4745]

Her singing isn't that high either. I really love her tone and style, but her singing is not high at all.

[@trowabarton222]

I always say her voice is smooth as molasses.

[@Jarlaxle_Baenre]

She has such smoothness to the singing that balances it. Comparatively as a man with a really deep voice, I’m am lows, gutturals, and bass singing all day. 😂

[@bradkohl99]

Her range is mostly alto, but sometimes reaches into the soprano range. Still impressive, and her talking voice is definitely lower than singing, but that’s pretty common amongst performers.

[@mariacecilia-iv4yu]

I thinks she's a mezzo soprano

[@ckatech]

That "ALL be yours, ALL be YOURS" is so majestic

[@januszo.2180]

I share the excitement Beth! I really enjoy how authentic your passion is!

[@musicisajourney]

I'm watching vocal coaches' react to this video because their reactions are so good! I was waiting to see yours, Beth. That distortion / clean switch she can do is amazing!

[@beastmode8985]

I couldn't wait to see your reaction to this ending. Priceless!

[@Oobi666]

i watch these reactions often and i am crying lmao

[@davetoms1]

Holy shit Never heard Spiritbox before I paused your video to follow them on all the socials and just got back to finish your video. They're amazing!!

[@kingdrew8888]

I love your analysis!! you make me respect these vocalists skills much more than I already do!

[@tb0ceh1]

I remember the first time you reacted to Jinjer, and its awesome to see how much familiarity and appreciation of the nuances of this vocal style you've gained. Always a pleasure Beth =)

[@BurpleRX7]

Everything they do is incredible but the deeper meanings and the videos……. Chefs kiss

[@gdreaper8771]

Courtney's control is absolutely flawless, it's unreal.

[@mattallen2392]

Love that you did this song 🤘. Love Courtney and this band!

[@IanWrigleyNZ]

Beth getting all excited and passionate about an artist within seconds of the song starting is just bloody adorable :D

[@PProph]

So happy to see your reaction on this, and this version specifically. More of the reactors need to do this one, because her performance here is just absolutely breathtaking!

[@bob-ov4iq]

Courtney is amazing !!! Finally someone reacted to this

[@evilfantasy69]

There are a BUNCH of reactions to this song. It pretty much split the fandom in two when it came out. Gatekeeping in music, especially Metalcore, can be toxic.

[@eiriknordahl5112]

THis and Julia Nilon's reaction are the best

[@sergejfaerlich4758]

Thx for this great video and reacting to Spiritbox (again). Loved both.

[@AltoonaYourPiano]

I loved watching your reaction. Seeing how you get passionate and enjoy yourself, I love how much you smile, too, that was all awesome. I really love your camo jacket, too!

[@capedcrustacean6575]

The “this could all be yours section” is so absolutely mind blowing.

[@mr.paleface5962]

Hearing that Spiritbox considers Deftones a big influence all of a sudden the dark melodies and breathy vocals make sense

[@chaotic_scorpio]

Seeing them perform live is really a treat too. One of the best performances that I have been to, just watch out for the spontaneous mosh pits. I had one break out right next to me and got blind sided and knocked to the ground, not fun in your late 40's. LOL

[@DiederickBosman]

One of the best reactions I've seen in a long time

[@jordanlee8162]

Courtney's lows are extremely impressive. That part in the song gives me chills

[@shirazzza]

Ah I love this. Her speaking voice is basically where mine sits & yeah I've found it easier to get low growls vs the high screams. She really uses her whole face/ head while making sounds at the right time. Top vocalist for sure

[@averageatbest8146]

So this has probably been said already but in the studio version she sings high notes through that ending. I love the screams and quick switch to cleans back and forth in this one. Great reaction!🤘🤘

[@seanchaidorcha2391]

Thank you so much for giving me a new incredible voice to listen too. Looking forward to checking out more of this bands work. 🖤🖤🖤

[@patricktaylor617]

i tear up every time at the end when she really belts it out.

[@j.w.931]

i feel you bro

[@b2rad]

Same dude what a fucking gem

[@BethRoars]

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[@xedgeforeverx]

I've been with you over the years and I still just love you. Your hair right now is just mmmph fire! I love it! As a metalhead that goes from doing gutterals in my truck to bands like Primitive Man to singing to indy bands, I would LOVE your take on the band Young the Giant. Check out the "Apartment (open air)" video where they literally record from a camera mic outside and just bask in the glory.

[@HM4Hill]

Her naturally deep voice definitely helps but I agree the way she can change her sounds so quickly is practically inhuman and definitely her defining trait

[@tomexistsonline]

Courtney is SO freakin good. So good. Easily one of the best vocalists of current ‘modern metal’. MOAR ROARS!

[@bennyboy233]

I’ve only just getting into Spiritbox. She’s so beautiful

[@dragonis003]

Just saw them tour with Ghost and Mastodon, it was an amazing show, love this song

[@---l---]

Amazing. Thanks for telling us about her

[@kuneefay]

This band is so damn good

[@tjanusz3]

i just saw them live 2 weeks ago. i love them

[@darkphoenix2]

It was so cool of her to change it from the studio version and throw those quick switches in at the end. Really shows her talent. I wish their earlier songs would get more attention though, the prog elements were my favorite sound for them and Courtney is a monster on songs like The Beauty of Suffering. However, I have to ask, could the way she sings "fire" at 4:26 could have been a mistake? It sounds almost choked, and while I don't think it sounds bad, I don't know if she actually would want it to sound that quiet in an ideal performance. You pointing out that she was rapidly switching between screaming and singing at the bridge was also fascinating to me, because I've seen others describe it as just a unique aspect of her scream, that she can give it pitch. She's doing it so seamlessly and naturally that I feel like she has to still be using her scream technique. But what do I know, I'm not her...

[@mylife1221]

she does 8:24 the exact same way live, it's astonishing. really sends a pressure wave through the room.

[@iDEATH]

Spiritbox is so damn good. I love this song and the entire album it's off, Eternal Blue, so much that I'm still a bit salty they didn't win the Juno for it. There's something so entrancing about Courtenay's cleans, like you could sink into them or something, which only highlights the harsh sections even more. She's so good.

[@Blazingswordsman]

I totally agree :D super hauntingly hypnotic!

[@darmakx99]

Yeah, I usually don't like when bands mix cleans and harsh vocals (dunno why, I'd just rather they did one or the other. It's just an odd personal preference), and if they do mix em I tend to prefer more harsh vocals. But with Spiritbox I'm more than happy to just lose myself in Courtney's clean vocals as much as her distorted ones. Absolutely amazing.

[@Gmane2525]

I saw spirit box in Chicago a month ago. I’m still shook on how sick they are live 🔥

[@rogergregoryii5735]

I saw Spiritbox open for Shinedown last night. I'm still in awe of how amazing of a singer Courtney is

[@dubafernandes]

cant stop watching that end part

[@banehog]

Such a f#¤!ng powerhouse! Courtney is the GOAT.

[@PaolaBarreto]

Courtney is awesome. She's amazing 💜

[@TheRealBrotherGrimmy]

Spiritbox... Courtney... They don't make me want to headbang, per se... But I just love to sway aggressively in time with the music instead. The ending though... I LOVE those screams at the end. She has so much emotion to everything she does. Truly an incredible vocalist. Hallelujah.

[@jorgesam_]

omg pleaaase you need to react to more spiritbox!!!! I recommend you to react to The Mara Effect Live!!!

[@stefanossepsas7985]

Courtney is a beast honestly. Groove awesome as always.

[@thestew57]

Saw them here in Anaheim a couple months back. Probably one of the best performances from them I have ever seen. Everyone was on point , Josh from AS I LAY DYING has been a great addition and backup vocals mix very well. I have 2 of their songs up on my page from that show if you wanna check them out! Also: Great channel, been checking out your content for years. Thanks for your analysis and takes on technique , its been very insightful

[@jreyman]

Tatiana Shmailyuk (Jinjer) is one of the few other female vocalists that can do the quick switch between clean and distorted.

[@juttaman25]

@Bethroars you really need to react to their song CONSTANCE. Such an emotional song and video. Research what it’s about first. I cannot watch it without tears. And Courtney’s singing is on a different level too. But the song is very special for so many reasons.

[@RockDocNeal]

Beth, you forgot to mention the other current female metal singer who can transition instantly and seamlessly between awesome scream/growl harsh vocals and beautiful clean singing…Tatiana from Jinjer! I discovered Spiritbox at about the same time as Jinjer near the end of last year and I love both bands. I recently got a ticket to see Jinjer live at the House of Blues in Boston on November 20’th and I’m psyched!

[@Rosannasfriend]

You’re right. Courtney‘s voice is just a tad bit smoother and more soothing though so it gets a bit more shocking when she goes into the growls.

[@RockDocNeal]

@@Rosannasfriend Both Courtney and Tatiana have great clean singing and scream/growl harsh vocals, but they definitely have different styles. Courtney's clean singing is quieter, breathy and ethereal and Tatiana has a more full-on bluesy tone to her clean singing. Regarding the harsh vocals, Courtney's many times sound almost like a mix of clean and harsh and Tatiana's sound very guttural and deep most of the time.

[@docceoficial5919]

Realmente os vocais da Courtney são incriveis. Mas esse reacting também é muito legal. Da para ver como a Beth entra na musica de forma real e profunda.

[@PhiliciaHall]

She rocks out hard!

[@kitwayne4891]

My favorite song of theirs.

[@yigitcem9893]

The video i've been waiting for

[@magusmelanie828]

Great reaction Beth!!!

[@DyeScreaming]

If you have a particularly strong stomach, she is featured on a Make Them Suffer song. They both have interesting voices in different ways.*Very heavy though*

[@rynelson85]

Absolutely love that song! (Contraband for anyone curious)

[@DyeScreaming]

@@rynelson85 So unique. Strange video but damn.

[@auralfixxation6702]

I love their album Eternal Blue. Everything from dreamy to brutal musically and vocally.

[@volairelarp3773]

If I remember correctly, she was sick when this was filmed too. So even more impressive.

[@ryukan250]

There's a lot of similarities in her cleans to the female vocalists found in modern electronic music (EDM, Liquid, House etc). Vocalists such as Emily Harkness, Katy B, Karen Harding, Becky Hill, Rosie Francis etc. There's a certain ethereal coolness to these types of vocals that are really appealing no matter what the genre. Courtney's fry vocals give her that rough edge and it sounds amazing.

[@technologicalsingularity1788]

bty, love your hair beth.

[@RandallMorris222]

I loved your emotional response to Courtney's voice. Obviously your praise is well deserved. Have you listened to Tatiana in the band Jinjer? She has a similar style and technique.

[@femmefatality_]

She has done a few Jinjer reactions and interviewed Tatiana

[@RandallMorris222]

@@femmefatality_ Thanks. Obviously I didn't check beforehand. Still, my comment was just to feed the algorithm anyway so, no harm, no foul.

[@tommymcgrory9039]

Awesome reaction I love the passion in this one take and yer ear to ear grinning is exactly how I feel watching this , Courtney was spot on with this when they played at Download festival this year \m/.

[@Rosannasfriend]

The more I hear this song the more I love it. So soothing and beautiful. Very different from even what Tatiana from Jinjer does.

[@Kedrok]

Yes!

[@maxkmalms1970]

Wow this live recording is so much better than the studio recording

[@fpjesus2000]

You should reaaaaaally check out Justin Bonitz of Tallah. I recommend his one take live performance of "Overconfidence", absolutely insane switching between vocal styles.

[@dave717]

As a fan of heavier music she's different..kind of the calm within the storm if that makes sense..just so calming and relaxing in this music

[@RockDocNeal]

Beth, I think you should react/analyze to the official video for their song Secret Garden. It's a beautiful video and I think you would love the song. I just "rediscovered" it today and I've watched it about 10 times! 😁

[@SLiNCOrE]

She's flexing so much . . . But she is allowed to! Courtney is a Vocal goddes ( in my opinion 😁 )

[@PotatoWagon]

If you love pitched screams like Courtney does here, you'd love Daniel Tompkins' pitched screams in his live one take of Aurora by SkyHarbor. Hopefully you'd react to that! He's now a vocalist from Tesseract, you've reacted to him before.

[@aikidragonpiper71]

You should react to Loretta Lynn. She just passed away Tuesday. She was 90 and was a country music legend. Dozens and dozens of hits. But my favorite song is (Coal Miners Daughter).

[@pietrofurfaro2684]

It's incredible how hard you try to soften your Scottish accent, wow!

[@Scrub_Jake]

Man I wonder how you’d like Iwrestledabearonce? They’re way more experimental than Spiritbox but their original singer Krysta Cameron was the queen of harsh/clean vocal mixes back in the day! She’s my favorite metal singer of all time. Check out their song The Cats Pajamas if you get the chance, even if it’s not a reaction and just on your own time, you might really dig it!

[@corssecurity]

I love how she attacks the mic when she bellows. I have to agree with Elizabeth Zoroff here it is reminiscent of Corey Taylor how she flips it on a dime. It's flipping a mental switch, taking a very deep breath and broadcasting from the diaphragm. AHHHHHHH! Amazing. Nominated for a Grammy in the category of Heavy Metal. Disturbed, Metallica, Ghost and Spiritbox are all nominated. Jaded not Circle Me is the nominated song. Metallica has enough awards and has been in the HOF for over a decade. 72 seasons is a great song and album. I'd love to see Spiritbox get the Grammy. However it usually boils down to album sales. How awesome would it be to see Metallica give Spiritbox a big push by opening a few tour dates for them. Five Finger Death Punch opens for Metallica. I predict that Spirtbox if they keep putting out this kind of quality music will be in the HOF themselves. I hope to be around to see that. Thank you for covering them Beth!

[@johnhmaloney]

Thanks for taking my suggestion. Her clean vocals and particularly her melodic sense remind me of modern country, which makes for such a great contrast when she goes distorted.We reviewed this album on my music podcast a couple weeks ago and my co-host, who hadn't heard the band before, refused to accept that the same person was doing the clean and distorted vocals. I sent him this video to prove it. Of course, we'll be reviewing Jinjer next.

[@joshwilliams565]

Tati from Jinjer is awesome as well. Her growls seem more "technical" to me. The kind that make you want to bear someone up. Courtney's seem more "desperate" to me. The kind that make you want to hide in the corner. The end of Hysteria and the mara effect really give me those feelings.

[@johnhmaloney]

@@joshwilliams565 That's a really interesting, nuanced way of looking at it. I think you've just given me a new appreciation for distorted vocals. Thanks :)

[@joshwilliams565]

@@johnhmaloney I've listened to metal for a long time. Started with Pantera's Fare Beyond Driven when I was really young, and Spiritbox just really hits my sweet spot of melody, atmosphere and aggression. I'd have to say Courtney and Chino from Deftones have a similar effect on my ears. Noah from Bad Omens is quickly joining that list as well.

[@alanzimmerman1674]

Great reaction to a great performance! Check out Morphide to discover a very similar band that is ready to burst on the scene with a similarly great female vocalist. "Catharsis" is from their new, first album! I think you'll love it too! And you'll love Eissa's vocals for sure!

[@ShaunOligo]

You should react to their song Constance. That song. 🔥

[@thiagoc.marinho]

Fenomenal 😍😭