Vocal Coach REACTS - Unleash the Archers 'Awakening'

[@Skybolt211]

Brittney Slayes comes on a lot of reactor's channels... you should reach out to her.. since you are from their hometown, you'd have a 99.9% chance of interviewing her... you could ask about how they made this video, etc. Also, would be interested in her development as a vocalist...

[@GunChronicles]

Yes! That would be awesome. Everyone please like Jon's comment so it gets placed at the top and noticed.

[@burnermail8633]

I'll second that she seems really open to interaction with the "reactor" subset of the YT community. Since they can't tour, and just released a new album, this is a great way for her and the band to spread word of mouth awareness to their work.

[@BkSMedia]

She is a classically trained mezzo-soprano vocalist.

[@michaeldavid3000]

yes please

[@kymbo72]

She seems happy to come on any channel that asks, which is great! I have seen her more than once doing interviews on channels with only about 3 subscribers!

[@Z_TPI]

Here's a vague breakdown to give you a bit of context behind this songs lyrics and the album it's from - Apex(2017). This is a concept album telling a story track by track about an Immortal being. This is the opening song on the album. It is sung from the Immortals perspective(not all the tracks are), about being awoken in his mountain hollow from a 1000 year sleep. As a covenant of birth, the immortal must do the bidding of whoever awakens him. As the tracks progress, you find out that The Matriarch(which is played by the male vocalist in this song Awakening) was the one to awaken him. She wants him to find her four sons, so she can kill them and perform a blood ritual to gain immortality for herself(pretty dark haha), and his journey to find them. Each son has their own song about them on the album. The closing song Apex, is about the immortal going back to sleep in his mountain and it is a phenomenally written song. Their new album which released in August, is a continuation of this story, and the immortal has awoken on a spaceship confused as hell wondering where tf his mountain is lol from the single Abyss. I won't go into the rest of the album lol but i highly recommend reacting to the song Abyss She utilizes vocal layering in the studio. She will record 2 or more layers to get the choir effect she's looking for.

[@ButterNutSqwoosh]

That's awesome. Thanks for taking the time to explain!

[@blackfaerie25]

"Holy Harvey Warhanger" followed by "she has white teeth" was never ever what I ever expected to ever hear form anyone anywhere, but im so glad for the experience of hearing it. I love you you sweet sweet man 😂🥰😁

[@Z_TPI]

The words he finds to express his excitement in his reactions always crack me up lol

[@EvilBonsai]

Wallbanger. It's cocktail. www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tTP1TcwTCtITzdgdGDwEsxILCpLrVQoT8zJSUrMS08tAgCdMwp-&q=harvey+wallbanger&oq=harvey+w&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j46i433l2j0.5380j0j9&client=ms-android-att-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

[@blackfaerie25]

@@EvilBonsai still sounds funny! Thanks for the intel though!!!

[@blackfaerie25]

@@Z_TPI same! Its always so surprising!

[@g0hma437]

The SM7B is actually one of the most used mics in metal!

[@fede_leiva]

Indeed!

[@TheSmackofGod]

Didn't Michael Jackson use the SM7B to record his Thriller album too?

[@zackspeer6178]

@@TheSmackofGod that was the SM58

[@cybergeek11235]

@@TheSmackofGod i read that as "his *Twitter* album" and got _really_ confused.

[@jeremys8841]

Speaking of Canadian content...Don't forget to show some love to Victoria, BC's own Courtney LaPlante and her band, Spiritbox. Either "Holy Roller" (official video) or her one-take vocal of "Rule of Nines". I doubt you'll be disappointed. 🤘😁

[@Ineluki_Myonrashi]

Save holy roller for a second song imo, rule of nines or blessed be first.

[@dcinsc]

DO NOT do Holy roller right away. Rule of Nines, followed by Blessed Be are the perfect intro songs to Spiritbox.

[@justdave9610]

Blessed be is the best first reaction song for non metal head reactors in my opinion

[@dcinsc]

@@justdave9610 You may like it better, but visually(video) and vocally, Rule of Nines is tamer. My suggestion was based on videos and vocals and ramping them up one step at a time.

[@FHB71]

What I love about this UtA video is that they actually show the craft of every band member.

[@Catalinddm]

04:00 That jaw pushed forward flapping helps with depth of sound as well, combined with pushing the tongue down. Cheers, great reactions.

[@donnilloyd1355]

Excelent video production. The split screen showing 2 guitars at once, the 2 singers at once. The drumming sequence, all of it. Amazing.

[@koolguy3]

Would love to see you react to UTA's cover of Northwest Passage by Stan Rogers...metal meets old school folk music!

[@mythdefied9070]

i had no idea. I'm an old school Stan Rogers fan (from before his passing) and i love hearing covers. thanks for the info my man!

[@angelomaset1441]

Ah yes. One of my favorite songs and favorite vocal coach react channels. Perfect end to my Halloween!

[@eriknorman7478]

Practical tip: you can use the k key to pause and play, and the j and l keys to jump backwards and forwards 5s at a time. Once you're used to it,it's much faster than with the mouse 👌

[@s1lentsymphony607]

You hit the nail on the head, Ken. These guys are absolutely amazing all around, and I really am blown away by what they do live. Brittney has an incredible voice, and knows exactly how to put it to use. It's that combination of Power Metal with NWOBHM that grabs you and takes you on a journey without letting go. You got another subscriber from this one.

[@jamesdionne5179]

lol I love how you are speaking about the foam on the shure and every "P" you say pops on yours... "P"roving the "P"oint hahahaha love your channel!

[@acidblasta]

as someone else said the SM7B is the workhorse mic of metal bands in a studio. It's perfect for the very high dynamics involved in the typical chorus belts and screams. and the pop filter is removeable but the mic does look strange with out it for sure. Courtney LePlant of sprit box also uses a SM7B in her one take recordings. I would recomend rule of nines one take if you want to check out another BC girl that absolutely shreds vocally.

[@tribaltalker1608]

I couldn't believe that I had not already subscribed... Fixed that! Enjoyable and informative reaction/analysis.

[@KaiserSoze679]

If this wasn't in one take live, I've seen them do it live, and trust me, it could have been. They sounds just as clean, and look just as relaxed and in the zone, when they ARE doing it live. It's insane.

[@mikeharrington878]

Brittney and the boys are SO CRAZY talented, and they're just a bunch of goofs, too! Brittney is just totally adorbs, but so freakin powerful! Like, where does she hook up the air compressor to hold those notes?! I'd be so proud of this troop if they were MY kids! Love the bunch of 'em!! 😄❤😄

[@Nicknero]

My absolute favorite piece of this song is absolutely the drummer. Like my god what a powerful rhythm. I just start air-drumming with my arms every time listening to this.

[@t.nobody1224]

Yes live!

[@justdave9610]

It's the studio version I'm fairly sure, with the video being more about displaying a live playthrough and letting us see how they play the instruments.

[@meltingslurpee]

you HAVE to react to Northwest Passage by them. An ABSOLUTELY amazing rendition while retaining the folk aspect of the original

[@marleymae6746]

Much love to Canada. Love your videos!

[@randalladams7692]

You are right on if you want a good one by them northwest passage is great big fan

[@Thnielsen85]

you gotta check out their cover of "Northwest Passage" its fenomenal! Great reaction \m/

[@ghostofpunishment]

SUBSCRIBED. Also a home town boy, maple ridge, B.C. here. Love the videos man

[@beckyleavitt7808]

I'm so glad you reviewed this song. Just amazing.

[@DogmaBeoulve]

What a fantastic reaction - really wholesome and charming, too!

[@Cartis88]

I've been watching for a while without subscribing. Your positivity is great and I learn things! Subscribed.

[@fede_leiva]

Linkin Park - Given Up (Live AOL music sessions) RIP Chester, such a powerful singer and performer. This song represents the quality he had!

[@margaretgreen5263]

That was amazing! They are so super talented! Keep rockin’ it out! ❤️🤘🏻

[@Rodzilla5332]

You're getting warmer. Keep going and do Spiritbox Rule of Nines (studio one take) if you love me like you say you do.

[@mathiasrain1480]

Wow I've never heard of this band before this..they're pretty good and the vocals are tight..definitely will be checking out more of 'em

[@1075twist]

Hell. Yes. That pounding rhythmic ending is great.

[@alistairj4851]

I subscribed. Loving your reactions so far.

[@0TheFather0]

Its always fun to note that every song on this album as well as the next is a single story played out through both albums.

[@earendilthemariner5546]

More more more please! Im constantly checking for new videos from any channel reacting to them. Their old stuff is good too. Anything from Abyss, "Test Your Metal" from Time Stands Still, and "Realm of Tomorrow", "Ripping Through Time", "Daughters of Winterstone", "General of the Dark Army", and "Dawn of Ages" from Demons of the AstroWaste. She has a pretty long note in General of the Dark Army, and from the newest album, Abyss, Andy (the ginger guitarist) has a vocal part that might be interesting to look at

[@1982Lantis]

I liked your reaction a lot also your laughs! So natural due to a very very good performance! No doubt: Subscribed!!!

[@KenLavigne]

Thank you so much!!

[@f1rehawk99]

Napalm is definitely becoming an insanely popular producer.

[@johnnydodson3362]

So Ken, Victoria, BC aye? I'm only 34 miles away from you. So.... I'm "nearly" Canadian. The ferry to Sidney is on the other side of the Island I live on. I'm subbed, and I've watched several of your reactions, but this is my first time commenting. I love your reactions, keep them coming. I'm also considering taking some vocal lessons. My comfortable singing range is a little on lower side though. Some days the bottom end hovers around B1-C2. Not sure what to do with that though.

[@Lee-jn8zu]

Northwest passage next for the trifecta. You will love it

[@GregNoblin]

Britney has stated that she does her own vocal layering. She's said it's usually an amalgamation of the several difference melody versions she comes up with during the writing process.

[@bcg6760]

I went to high school with Andrew (formally of the thrash band Golgotha) and that boy is a born SHREDDER! I was in 12th grade when he was in grade 10 and he could shred circles around all the grade 12 kids.

[@texgarrett7158]

Revel in the technical mastery is EXACTLY the phrase.

[@vincentaponte5726]

Subscribed! This album is a concept album and tells an awesome tale! I'm not sure if you had the lyrics pulled up but you can find some hidden goodies with their choices of musical build up and fade with lyrical meaning. I look forward to hearing more of UTA on your channel. I second the suggestion to reach out to the band for a reaction/ interview!

[@jonnyberggren4598]

Just saw an interview with Brittney. Where she says she´s actually an Alto. That she sung Alto in an choir for many years... Well I guess she is an Alto who can take sickly high notes also then haha :) One of the three big Metal Godesses...Floor,Tatiana and Brittney... Thankyou for great reaction. / J

[@MazeMouse]

The intro when the guitars, bass, and drums kick in remind me of Symphony X - Evolution

[@matthewarms3786]

I thought the same when Apex first hit. I'm pretty sure they're familiar with the New Mythology Suite. I'd love for Brittney to work with Russel Allen at same point, both have the wide range, lots of power, and a touch of grit, I'm sure they could do some amazing stuff.

[@leobarzi]

Dear I love u videos... Please, Pay Attention, Unleash of Archers will be the Savior of Heavy Metal in the World!!!! Great hug... Leo Barzi (from Brazil)

[@backyardrailroader]

A really great CD. Enjoyed track 7 the best, but all of the songs are great. It is obvious to me that this video was a dub of several takes of them playing the song in their studio. Getting their newest CD, Abyss soon. Two thumbs up from this 62 year old 👍👍

[@erikkracke1266]

I subscribed. I found you a few weeks ago from your first UtA song reaction. Abyss and Northwest Passage, are good songs as well. Another band for you to check out would be Epica and their song, Consign to Oblivion. But I enjoy your perspective on the songs I enjoy. Great job.

[@iainjosper]

Subscribed! You should look into anything from Kamelot, specifically when Roy Khan was the vocalist. He has easily the most emotive voice I've ever heard. "Edge of Paradise" and "Elizabeth I II III" from their live show are a a solid intro into how talented he is. Every song feels like it's part of some epic musical!

[@Rosannasfriend]

Loved this reaction. You gave more detail about Brittney's technique, THAN ANY other vocal coach reactor in the last couple of years that I've watched reactions to this video. Congrats on that!

[@mattgraham2835]

they know what notes they want to achieve and im not a musician she has a warm powerful vocal range

[@eugenegrewing2587]

Those mics are great for vocals. It’s a dynamic microphone so you can get right on it and it’s very directional. The design of the pop filter virtually eliminates plosives.

[@oceansoul6061]

Love to see you react to Spiritbox one take for Rule of Nines. Be sure to watch to the very end or you'll miss the best part!

[@darrenwagar6907]

Hi from Alberta, Canada. I just subscribed 😁

[@indubitable49]

The SM7b is used in studios for vocals due to it's large-diaphragm, as well as drum kicks. The foam you are referring to is a simple windscreen while the pop filter, if you can call it that, is a metal grill underneath that is covering and protecting the capsule. Personally, I am not a fan of condensers for shooting any sort of videos or spoken word but I love dynamics. When you have a very well treater room a condenser is typically the best choice due to their higher sensitivity, larger frequency response, and transient response.

[@GunChronicles]

You should really check out there cover of the song Northwest Passage when you react to them again. The video for that song can be slightly confusing though until you realize that the video is depicting the band experiencing alternate and converging realities where the "evil" Brittney shown at the beginning of the video finds another reality that she likes better and decides to try and take the place of the other Brittney.

[@MaskedNozza]

So _that's_ what was going on in that! I've been wondering what was happening there

[@GunChronicles]

@@MaskedNozza Yeah. It took me several watches of the video to piece together what was going on. The real question that was kind of left up in the are is if the evil Brittney only killed the one Brittney that she wanted to replace or did she kill ALL of the Britney's from all of the other realities? Hmmmm? Interesting cliff-hanger. :-)

[@MinaTepesshu]

love her smile @ 14:10

[@Nectarbro]

Id highly reccomend their song northwest passage WAY different vibe but great singing.

[@antivanti]

Their cover of Northwest passage. It's a great version but it is originally by Canadian folk music hero Stan Rogers.

[@Nectarbro]

@@antivanti you are correct, I forgot to put say cover.

[@billve4]

This is chapter 1 of 20, each track on their first two albums being a chapter in an overall story

[@wtglb]

Great musicians. If you want to really be blown away, check out Helloween’s “How Many Tears” live at Wacken 2018.

[@damianvc31]

They are so good. Try Soulbound next, from the last album, it's another great one.

[@agustinjauregui2127]

check out a "vinushka (live)" by a japanese band called "Dir en grey"

[@ashleysheree7057]

Can you please do more VoicePlay? Their cover of Can't Help Falling In Love is amazing

[@drumlord8772]

I know it's already down in the comments several times, but absolutely, you should check out their cover of Northwest Passage. The Rock Gods have spoken!

[@LordJoe115]

You need to check out Unleash the Archers - Tonight We Ride!

[@JUS-DEH-TEEP]

Idk if it’s been said but the reason it’s so calm and they’re playing separately is because it’s a play through. Not necessarily meant to be a music video. More focused on letting everyone see how it’s played. But they put it out as the video anyways. Atleast that’s how I think is how they did it.

[@blackhawk710]

can you do a reaction to either northwest passage or time stands still?

[@TheVai]

C’est La Vie by Protest the Hero!!!

[@danielsimeonov3504]

Great reaction, as always! Can you check out anything by Melissa Bonny - whether Rage of Light or Ad Infinitum? The Rage of Light cover of Amon Amarth’s Twilight of the Thunder God is great but anything from Mechanicals to Marching on Versailles will be cool to check out.

[@edho758]

Sounds like coming out the album Rabbit don't come easy by Helloween in terms of genre and speed

[@dewrules235]

I’d be interested on your thoughts to Nothing More’s approach to vibrato.

[@wannabedane4046]

Great reaction - interesting for me which mic. Britney is using. The new album is quite fantastic too, you might want to react to some of the great songs there too: Legacy or Faster than Light

[@Socrates_1775]

Test Your Metal by Unleash the Archers has another great vocal performance by Britney! Also their rendition of Northwest Passage is really cool 🤘😊🤘

[@str1kerxx]

The intro reminds me at "Fear Factory - Zero Signal" :)

[@adamnoseworthy6524]

Ok so finding out a) your Canadian and b) you dig unleash the archers was why I SUBSCRIBED greetings from the east coast NFLD would be cool if you checked out some traditional Newfie music

[@Saiko1Mania]

I'd love it if you could check out The Longest Johns. A group of four lads from Bristol who sing acapella sea shanties and folk songs, as well as some original tracks. Their rendition of Banks of the Lee is, in my opinion, their most emotive track, and truly haunting in its beauty.

[@lars573]

This is the opening track from a concept album. The syth bits at the start are the protagonist waking up.

[@loupnuit1]

This track has an almost Blind Guardian feel to it style-wise.

[@irishwristwatch2487]

That or Greenface era Iced Earth

[@markhughes9091]

Check out clutch electric worry....i thank you'll enjoy it

[@Socrates_1775]

All of the vocal layering you hear is all Britney. She said in an interview that when she can't decide how to sing a certain verse she sings it every way she wants to then layers all the versions at the same time 🤘😁🤘

[@BedMau]

In "Test Your Metal" Brittney "slayes" more than usual, check that song next time.

[@UhYeahWhateverDude]

That LLRRLLRR heal-toe is fucking insane.

[@thomazpacifico5850]

Don't miss "Northwest Passage" by Unleash the Archers! And also check out the band Halestorm, maybe start with "Uncomfortable"

[@Raxxen88]

You should check her out doing karaoke. She hit up a bar in Edinburgh after a show, and covered Queen of the Reich. Subpar equipment, filmed from a cell phone, and it’s still killer.

[@MissLP]

Wonder if it was Banshee Labyrinth?

[@dandyprime5338]

Other songs to check out by these guys are: "Abyss" "Soulbound" "Faster Than Light" "Legacy" "Cleanse the Bloodlines" "Test Your Metal" "General of the Dark Army" Thanks!

[@bcshabnamfan]

one of them is a girl.

[@ItsEasyFlat]

Two other tracks from their album, Apex, that you should listen to is Cleanse the Bloodlines and Apex. You should also check out their version of the song Northwest Passage.

[@yannisgouras4482]

Legend has it that Britney slays holds a seance before every performance in which she summons and is possessed by the spirit of Ronnie James Dio

[@shirazzza]

Hi! I'm being that person. I would love to see to do some Nick Cave reactions. He's had a career spanning about 40 years. As an Aussie he's one of our national treasures. Anything from the boys next door Shivers, bad seeds doing Deanna or Mercy seat or through to into my arms (which my mate sang to his new wife at the reception) & the one with kylie Minogue Where the wild roses grow. I would love to see your take

[@Elviolli]

Wait, you're from Vic? That's where I live!

[@johnmiller8989]

You should check out Epica - Storm the Sorrow

[@wtglb]

She’s a great singer, a female Dio 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Rodzilla5332]

If Iron Maiden, Queensryche, and Dio had a baby......

[@astrozombie138]

exactly. great comment

[@ryanjs20]

POWWWWAAAAH METAL!

[@Gustav_Kuriga]

I know I'm a bit late, but there are two different "shots" for each band member. One where they're actually performing the song that is being recorded (this is the one where they are shown individually), and one where they're all together as a band (I don't believe this is being recorded, but in the last part of the song it might be because there are no individual shots after the breakdown). So you're half right, half wrong about them shooting it for the camera.

[@johnslater6887]

I subscribed

[@Mister_Mag00]

I subscribed! XD

[@dukesarto666]

Still waiting to see you react to Spiritbox, another Canadian female fronted band

[@jacekjackson6903]

Great Man. Try next Apex, Hartless World, Earth and Ashes, Test Your Metal \m/

[@DogmaBeoulve]

*whenever* I listen to this song, see this video, all I can think is "olympian musicians" ;D Good god they are GOOD! I know nothing about nothing and even *I* know, *something* is up!