Voice Teacher Reacts to Greta Van Fleet - When The Curtain Falls

Voice teacher Sam Johnson's reaction to and analysis of Greta Van Fleet performing their prodigious song - When The Curtain Falls. Live. You won't believe your ears. Your eyes are now all you can now believe in. Are you prepared for that change?
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[@jessicabentley7404]

and the Oscar goes to Sam Johnson for his performance as Vocal Chords

[@katherandefy]

Jessica Bentley yes it was very informative.

[@catalina3664]

Josh kiszka is healing my soul w that voice 💕🌱

[@Villagelark]

God he’s a savior

[@izzyh6353]

And his magnificent hair🥰

[@yousefgh92]

Love your work man, I’m so fed up with people hating on them. They are having fun and their music rocks!

[@yousefgh92]

Hahaha yeah 😂 but hey as long as the music is good he can do whatever he wants

[@johndillinger8482]

this band sucks

[@logerbog]

I guess people are entitled to hate, poor them. GVF kicks butt, gifted and talented band, and they are having fun

[@Oneness100]

They suck, it so ripped off, it's like take out all of the Led Zeppelin rip offs and you are left with NOTHING.

[@FeedMeSalt]

They blatantly denied being influenced by other bands. They should be hated. They are stuck up.

[@brynnmallory5089]

I am a 68 yr. old grandma who loved/loves Led Zeppelin . I was amazed by your comments. I agree, that these guys are having a blast, getting the job done, and inviting us in.

[@deedreamccarthy6666]

I am 62 and I agree with you .I am delighted to know that there is still hope that my grand kids and the rest of the kids in there early teens of this world will know what great rock sounds like..

[@sarahtonen4873]

well you rock, grandma!!!

[@DjDarkD]

Finally, someone gives them credit where credit is due.

[@ronaldmacintyre567]

yeah to their credit best one could say is crap band

[@RumbleFish69]

Yes, credit to Robert Plant

[@bumbudi111]

Jep, nothing wrong with sounding like Robert...

[@fondfarewell2]

wdym? the whole fucking world seems to think this band is god... if anything they get too much credit

[@Sajirah]

I am Nobody It’s not Robert singing though. We’re discussing the vocal technique of someone else. NOT Robert’s technique.

[@user-ni8gd1tb9f]

it just gives me life how passionate you are about this. thank you!

[@bobbyt6360]

Well, I'm a guy, and a vocalist in my late 40's. I have to say I have been waiting a very long time to hear a band or vocalist that excites me. After hearing Greta Van Fleet's song Highway Tune, I was a fan, and downloaded the album. Led Zepplinish? Absolutely! A copy? No. It's very refreshing to hear actual musicians play in a world of over produced faces that fit "the profile" for short term commercial success. I think your review is spot on, and is the reason I subscribed. Great job, and analysis! Go Greta Go! 😎

[@rebeccamiljanicmakeup9151]

They are so great. I'm not a vocal coach but I do appreciate truly talented vocalist that can bring the past in to the future and wake up people's ears to real music.

[@JimRodhe]

Well put Bobby. These guys are having great time, fun to watch!

[@josephstubbs5254]

Agreed

[@MrThenry1988]

Highway tune is the only song I actually like. Drew me in. None of the other songs move me much.

[@jjvs9]

Ok boomer

[@Tattieboggel]

"And he's havin' fun - and he's good to watch" Absolutely!! And so were you man....I loved the fact that you were getting so into the music and enjoying it !! Great review :)

[@TravisBeckMusic]

Seal claps to explain the vocal folds was my favorite segment of this video! Great insights as always Sam!

[@mychell75]

He sounds like a cross between Robert Plant and Geddy Lee of Rush.

[@laurenbarton6462]

Michelle Winfield Agreed I heard Geddy Lee the first time I heard their song Edge of Darkness.

[@joshjolly556]

Yep

[@joshjolly556]

Great insight! If the brothers josh Sam and Jake will keep there nose clean thay will be unstoppable there only 22. There new album is a Blessing in today's music world.

[@Errandboy1212]

The closest thing to early Rush is The Cold Wind. It could have been on Rush's debut album.

[@larzjustice]

YES! And Ann Wilson from Heart at times, too! Listen to Black Smoke Rising.

[@T0n3zon3]

It's clear he listened to a lot of Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin and Rush which influenced his singing. They are a great sounding band and having seen some of their acoustic sets his vocal performance looks effortless and he hits those high notes with no apparent effort.

[@brimmyburner7530]

Janis♡

[@michaelstroud1530]

His gifted. No other words needed. He doesn't even have to try hard.Its just there.Love the band.Jam on GVF!

[@yeahbee8237]

So if they cooy Rush they are copying a Zeppelin copy?

[@lewisner]

Maybe Eric Burdon too ?

[@mimilini1]

Does anyone else hear a little Jon Anderson of Yes?

[@arthurriggs998]

Nice job, thank you. I'm about to turn 60 and I love the group. They sound like Led Zeppelin at times, but I can also hear Black Sabbath, Rush, Neil Young, Uriah Heep, Mott the Hoople and maybe a bit of Yes. People are so jealous. Let these these boys find their way and in the meantime, enjoy the gifts they are sharing.

[@sb.1035]

well said

[@mattball982]

Exactly this , good ear.

[@Giannaslay970]

They've listen to all kinds of music. Blues. Jazz. They cover Sam cooke and Fairpoint Stations Meet on the ledge. Amazing bsnd

[@jeffbanner4580]

I forone like them Mark my Word we are Wittnessing The Beginning of Greatness this Band will become a World Wide Phnomenonm.I ve seen the crowds reaction it will happen

[@Dishonours]

I hope they prove everyone wrong like all the other new bands back in the 70s

[@cattycorner8]

I think all their concerts are already sold out- so I'd say, the word is out! I think they are wonderful!

[@bassplayer10]

Dishonour day what now?

[@TellaSignTV]

Whether or not they "prove everyone wrong" which is kind of a redundant statement.. I'm personally not too thrilled they use a little auto-tune while recording in the studio. This song is one of them (again, in the studio version), and most won't hear it. Which is fine, it's still a good song. But for me, that takes away from what you're supposed to do as a vocalist, which is sing, and sing to your ability. Not half assing it in the studio when your voice can't make the cut.

[@seriouscatisserious]

I mean, they're fine musicians, the world has millions of them, but rock and roll in this sense is beyond dead. This is fine craftsmanship, but its completely artless. In 20 years nobody will know or remember who they are, but they will know and remember Zeppelin.

[@YTOnceAgain]

@@seriouscatisserious "This is fine craftsmanship, but its completely artless." Very well put. Although I'm not even too sure of the fine craftsmanship. It probably only appears to be because most other contemporary commercial "artists" lack it.

[@MohawkTactical]

In 50 years there hasn’t been anyone “like” Led Zeppelin..... and Greta Van fleet comes around and that’s a PROBLEM???? This band is f-INg rockin!! Haters need to get out of mommas basement. Keyboard cops.

[@sarahtonen4873]

lol. right?

[@jimmygubbins]

Innit, its just music. You can expect them to change their sound just because they sound similar. Just enjoy the music, right? 😂

[@Lexyboogie]

Rock fans are ridiculous with their so-called purism. They have destroyed this genre.

[@tootynooty7606]

He (Josh) sounds like Plant, and outside of the blues classics covers the rest of the band and their actual original songs don't sound Zeppelin at all. People just latch on to one thing. Sounding like Robert Fucking Plant, arguably the greatest Rock frontman, is a gift but people are acting like it's a curse.

[@cheagan]

@@tootynooty7606 He doesn't sound *at all* like RP. He TRIES, though... doesn't he? And THAT'S the problem.

[@Midmojo]

Every rock song can be taken back to blues. Three chords. His voice is crazy. If he was a copycat he would sing stairway to heaven. This kid has some vocal control as well as the guitar string pluckers has thier shit together.

[@Midmojo]

@NoiseFeedMusic My friends that I introduced them to say that they hate the screaming (distortion) part. Love the rest. I love it all and am envious of his vocal chordage of rising and falling of just one phrase.

[@kadventure]

what? no. Do you realize that there are a lot of rock groups out there, specially the ones not influenced by blues, that have way more than tree chords? Just listen to Queen and you'll notice.

[@xlivx896]

The 3 are brothers btw and the drummer is their childhood friend

[@WolfHreda]

I would love to hear them cover Stairway. But I'd love When the Levee Breaks even more.

[@umphreak9999]

i'm not saying there's no talent there, but they're a glorified Zepplin cover band playing "original" music

[@gryg666]

I love Led Zeppelin. Greta Van Fleet sounds like Led Zeppelin. I love Greta van Fleet :)

[@s1d299]

Aye. It seems so easy, but so many are stuck in hate mode. LOL

[@chasestanley2906]

@@s1d299 that's because he claims he's not influenced by Zeppelin, Joplin, or Lee. He's disingenuous. He can't be real. He gives himself too much credit

[@s1d299]

@@chasestanley2906 Thanks for proving my point. They've acknowledged their love for Zeppelin, yet haters are still convinced otherwise and use their own erroneous belief as proof of (whatever).

[@geol1936]

I caught the guys in June after they cut tour short in Europe to rest. They were fantastic - energy, command of the stage and crowd (15 y.o. to 75 y.o.), and had fun. I was on the floor, but every time I looked back, the entire seated crowd was standing up. In my forty years of concerts, at the least the guys show promise of venturing into more bluesy rock. I hope they continue going there. Makes for great live shows.

[@MisterSwagify]

@@chasestanley2906 Yeah, honestly I think that's just a running joke the band's going for because it gives them publicity. I like their music, so that's good enough for me.

[@Tristen501]

Not sure why youtube recommended your video to me, I don't understand 99% of what you say, but I've watched about a dozen of your videos and I enjoy the heck out of them. So yeah, good job. I'll keep watching you speak egyptian b/c its awesome. lol.

[@chandicefrederick9829]

SAME.

[@dawnshea3197]

Best comment lol

[@herbcfjnurrtttyuhgggg]

Well you answered your own question: youtube recommended them because you enjoy watching them

[@joethreenine4364]

Bruh lol u coudnt say it better

[@BrimmJobb]

Eventually you'll just start understanding it than your car singing will never be the same lol

[@johncarey1125]

I never doubted for a second his voice is original. You can see and hear that he doesn't have to exert to get the sound he wants,there's no strain. He's a natural and I think these guys are great. Too many criticize him, them when they should be applauded. I really enjoy them. Their extremely talented. Even plant commended them and if he's one of your idols you should give them a brake and just enjoy them. LC

[@PurpleSnappingTurtle]

everyone keeps saying he sings exactly like robert plant, but the first time i played gvf for my mom she thought it was rush bc she thought josh has a similar voice to geddy lee (and i agree that in some songs he sounds more like geddy lee than robert) anyway i wish people would get off josh’s back and let the kid have a fun time with his music bc after all, isnt that what rock and roll is all about ?

[@uniformrat4239]

HeyItsReagan completely agree. It sounds more like rush at times to me

[@slowuroll2000]

So your mom is now a rock expert we should listen to?

[@juanignacioquiroga4379]

It's very subtle. Geddy Lee has a more high pitched voice and more melodic.

[@gigamaxxdonkeymac9757]

I thought the same as well as some AC/DC for the growl.

[@izzyburton6271]

same here! my mom thought they sounded just like rush

[@hea2811]

Great band - so much talent - and still only 19-22 years of age. Just think what they might do yet. Love their sound and EP and first full album definitely well worth listening to.

[@marymakarewicz7831]

I love Greta Van Fleet. My brother lives close to their home town Frankenmuth here in Michigan, and some of my brother's friends know the guys personally and I've heard once you meet them you can see the passion light up in their eyes when they talk about their music and the old bands they have grown up listening too. I would like to meet them some time because it seems hard to find people my age have such a huge love for rock music these days. It's also crazy that these guys are only a 3-4 years older than me and hearing them on the radio a few years ago with not that many people knowing who they were to be touring and blowing up like crazy now! They definitely deserve it!

[@Colby706]

Mary Makarewicz I wish the radio played them more!

[@desolationrow]

Fuck off.

[@veronicaallison9133]

I love them too. I think people just bash things b4 hearing them out. These dumb dorks r gonna have to not listen to GVF no matter how good and famous they get. Should be like us and see that twinkle in their eyes. Omg I could eat Jake alive when he plays that git box... Best band in their whole life span. Metal and rap sux like ALL THESE NEGATIVE STINKY OPINIONS. LOVE TO CHAT WITH SOMEONE WHO GETS THEM. U DO!!!

[@naterobarge5230]

Mary Makarewicz nah they’re really not even good they just copied Led Zeppelin like way too much. It’s just not even original. They should make their own style of hard rock

[@agostini15times]

I've met them all before they completely blew up and was genuinely impressed with how down to earth and friendly they are. Nice guys in a great band.

[@elless9730]

2:15 when you always wanted to be a raptor growing up but your parents forced you to be a vocal coach

[@saraa1741]

🤣🤣🤣 poor Sam! His Velociraptor Rex inside is trying to come out!

[@kristofbe1]

"I'm Sam Jonhson and I'm a clever girl"

[@SlimPlum691]

Ell Ess 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m fucking dead

[@Nitroso_0]

Omg cracked me up this comment Hahaha

[@bmxshow]

Haha

Please do an update of this video! He sounds better than ever in their new album, it’d be super interesting to hear your thoughts on his voice these days

[@helenabolhak840]

Josh has such a Powerful voice,sounds great the whole band

[@cindyz377]

You can see that he really loves what he‘s doin. We stan a king

[@bobsbigboy_]

No he sucks ass fuck off with this stan twitter shit

[@diegoenrique03]

@@bobsbigboy_ calla m13rd4

[@JinniferStYves-tz1dd]

I love some of the faces you make when demonstrating things, and how passionate you are about this 😂😂❤️

[@TeddyLeppard]

They’re the best new band with a classic rock sound I’ve heard in many years. Great stuff.

[@hlmolinaro]

Great commentary. I love this band and really enjoyed your review.

[@TheNotoriousDUDE]

The people who say that GVF is "just a tribute band" should really listen to their newest album; they really found their own sound on it, particularly on tracks like "Age of Man" and "The New Day" :)

[@TheNotoriousDUDE]

Also, Josh actually isn't even trying to imitate Robert Plant; the way he sings and sounds is just how he gets the most power from his voice. I like to compare him to Mark Martel of the Queen Extravaganza, who sounds almost identical to Freddie Mercury: The Freddie sound wasn't what he was originally going for (although *he* actually did end up in a tribute band), that's just his voice and singing style.

[@macabelik]

And they have their own songs

[@ChesttRockkwell]

Brave New World as well!

[@sergejmiladinovic1181]

Though, my favourite song on the album is definitely Lover, Leaver!

[@jametowne]

I just don't get how if they're trying to shed the imitation label that he'll sing about "the land of ice and snow." He didn't help his case with that

[@WickedScorpio]

"Everything is Robert Plant " needs to be put on a shirt

[@Nogk1234]

I would definitely buy that😂

[@s4v4nn4h9]

and then wear it at a great van fleet concert

[@TheInnerTempleOracle]

Robert Plant is a mood that I'm frequently in 😄

[@j_freed]

"All Led Zeppelin, all the time…"

[@jacquelinea.graham2173]

Im going to make me one. It's true. Life is Robert.

[@terrifendley2761]

Who the crap CARES if they sound like LED ZEPP. He also dresses like Aerosmith when they were in their prime. So what! Rappers try to copy other rappers and we all k ow how much auto tune is used with all pop artists today so who cares?! I love them!

[@graysongoates7452]

He also looks like bob dylab

[@graysongoates7452]

Dylan

[@burpitola]

autotune is falling out of popularity actually

[@terrifendley2761]

Brandon Szparagowski I certainly hope so but it’s still heard so much with the pop genre of today. Some have talent but majority don’t in my opinion. I agree with you to a degree thou 👍

[@miralabualjadail4206]

Yeah I don’t think he was criticising that in this video though.

[@BlackStripe789]

"I'm your biggest fa-aaan!" *nods accordingly*

[@stankcooter]

Roger_Peterson lol

[@katherandefy]

But sincerely .... not cynically. So much fan here.

[@Etopirynka]

I love this band. Their energy, the vibe is just so happy, so bright. When I first heard them I was thinking it was a Led Zeppelin song I had never heard but quickly got corrected. Now I can't wait to see them live in the summer. Already have tickets.

[@dikhed1983]

I love this band! Their awesome sound, vintage aesthetic and their message of peace, love and unity ♡

[@swdshchck]

Really? I can understand that you love this band for their awesome sound and vintage aesthetic, but to me, the message in this song is the exact opposite of peace, love and unity.

[@andyspendlove1019]

Did you know you can listen to music with that same aesthetic and message but is actually good, too?

[@peterrivera4710]

The same way a guitarist gets influenced by others a vocalist does as well, it’s funny how people complain about GVF sounding too much like Led Zeppelin when many many music today sounds exactly the same. The fact that they have the talent to sound like Led is amazing now just imagine what they will build around that sound over the years.

[@cattycorner8]

of course!

[@LadyFairChildVideo]

even Led Zep itself was very plagiaristic. it is well known how much they stole words and entire song structures.

[@pjfan173]

Saw them live a few months ago and their live performance was incredible. I won't pretend to know about vocals, but what I said after the show was, "it was completely effortless" I was blown away by the the whole band.

[@jamesdraker4100]

They are great! I've listened to Zep for 40 years, love them! These young men are just picking up where they left off, giving something good to a new generation that has nothing but crap!!!!

[@graysongoates7452]

Check out Gruhak, croatian rock band. Put these guys to shame

[@nanthnoshizuka6854]

We have as much good music as you had in your time. Get your shitty attitude out of here.

[@albertagrown]

I love these guys and I love classic rock and metal! A lot of new rock bands suck. Not all, but a lot. Lol

[@susangaspar4664]

I adore this band. Have seen them live 3 times and seeing them again 3 more times before year end. They are FANTASTIC live. The shows are pure high energy rock fun--and they each carry equal weight musically in a live performance. Josh never looks like he is straining vocally--he has clearly worked on his craft enough to know how to do what he does. (I have even watched him perform sick and he manages to get through it.) And all the guys work so well together---I have seen them make a few mistakes during their shows, and they have each other's back and like any good improvisation, they use the "error" to fuel more energy and creativity. They are the real deal--they know music and they know themselves. And they are so young (19-22)--it should be interesting to see where they go from here.

[@babbettemurphy9744]

I just discovered this band and I am hooked on them! Josh's voice is incredible and they are all fantastic musicians. I'm in my late 40's and seeing these guys makes me wish I was 20 again. They are amazing to watch and gorgeous to look at. I've been listening to them nonstop for a week and it's nor just enough to listen but I've got to watch clips and videos which seems ridiculous at my age. I have never felt compelled to watch music videos but these boys have definitely got my attention!! Not only does Josh have this incredible range but his voice when singing softer tunes is so well controlled and has the most amazing tone and quality. I love them! I also enjoyed watching you watch them! I would live to see you watch and react to them singing highway tune, black smoke rising and you're the one.

[@marklowry1979]

Love these guys! Zep has been my favorite band for 40 years. If I were Plant, I'd be happy to be an influence to this up n coming group

[@jodisears4018]

They actually have a video on you tube here where Robert Planr discuss Greta Van Fleet being so GOOD

[@jonibowling4704]

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[@s1d299]

@R You Don’t Know It LOL! and Bonham: ...nope, still dead

[@santseghotmail]

I love Greta, they do sound amazing and I love that they're a new rock band. I feel like Josh sounds a lot like Robert Plant, specially in his non distorted sound, his high notes and the way he goes down, like you said is a very Zeppelin sound. You should hear them in their acoustic versions, Black Smoke Rising is a damn good song and I specially love the acoustic version. Love the channel Sam.

[@NatsuDragn33I]

I haven't heard any of their acoustic versions, I'll have to take a look now.

[@CyberiusT]

Robert Plant has said he "hates him" [the GVF singer] - which is high compliment. Mr Plant does not feel these guys are directly ripping off Led Zep, since they *are* a little different, cover different ground musically, and are writing their own material. For their own parts, all the guys in GVF were raised in a home filled with music of the Led Zep era, and that has obviously been a heavy influence. That wail is not affected - it's just an uncanny coincidence: he was trying to make himself heard over the elder brothers' garage band and it just happened. They ran with it, of course, but it's not something they were originally going for. (At least, according to them in several radio spots and TV interviews.)

[@badfish5895]

You misheard because they're def ripping Zep off.

[@michaelsj7968]

recycled rock band

[@matthewtrisch257]

Cardinal Copia's Love Slave Even their originals sound like Zeppelin? Isn’t that a huge compliment??

[@FullOnRhinosaur]

I loooove this band. A bunch of kids my age blowing up playing rock n roll? It's fuckin awesome! That's exactly what I wanna do. Sure Josh sounds a loooot like Plant, but he also has Bon Scott and Geddy Lee on his voice, and the band makes some sick jams. Thanks for covering them, and another great modern rock singer to do would be Luke Spiller from The Struts. He's the best frontman I've ever seen. He sings so well while having such an energetic stage presence. It's nuts

[@charleskershaw6217]

I agree. Check out The Struts, Sam! They have a lot of energy and are a great up-and-coming Brit band!

[@joshuajacobs2306]

I was just about to comment how much I love Greta and ask if Sam would do a video on the struts then I stumbled on this comment 😂

[@veronicaallison9133]

Jacob Sharp .. Those 2 bands are the best out today. I saw the STRUTS. Fabulous! Going to see GRETA in May. So excited! Can't believe no one has complained about Luke sounding a little like Freddie Mercury. I can't stop listening to either of them. I heard they may be touring together at some point. THAT WOULD REALLY BE A SHOW!

[@tree5492]

Veronica Allison they’re gonna play some shows in Australia early next year!

[@tree5492]

The struts are incredible live

[@RavenReforged]

I also hear a lot of Rush in his vocals. Anyone with me on that?

[@DeadShred9]

Yes his Geddy Lee vocal is as good as his Plant vocal !!

[@mattythebutton2342]

Yes!! The first time I heard them on the radio I thought they sounded a lot like Rush! But way better!

[@scottbembry5255]

I remember Geddy being called a Plant imitator

[@jasonkeith9317]

@@mattythebutton2342 no one was better than Rush!!! The greatest band in the galaxy!!!

[@jasonkeith9317]

@@mattythebutton2342 way better than Rush?!? U must be joking.

[@michellegibbs9755]

I grew up in the 60's and 70's listening to all the great rock bands. Greta Van Fleet is AWESOME and this ol' 56 year old mom will keep listening!!

[@lerkitty]

Love Greta, their live show is amazing. I feel like they're helping bring rock back into the mainstream. He sounds like the love child of Robert Plant and Janis Joplin, though I've also heard him sound like Jack White from the White Stripes.

[@patrickobrien5311]

A little Geddy Lee too

[@johnpoff7792]

They are legit ripoff artists. No exception.

[@kole7291]

My live experience of them was bad:(

[@override83]

people say they're just an imitation of Led, but, as a huge fan of rock and metal, I think it's awesome to hear a young band come together and make some original songs that really has a sound reflecting of a time when rock was making its influence felt. I love it. I highly recommend checking out some of their songs. The first song I heard from them was Highway Tune. It's such an awesome faster tempo song that's great to blast in the summer while driving on a nice hot sunny day. I'd highly recommend checking out a song called Ghost Love Score by Nightwish, live at Wacken 2013. Really would like to get your reaction to that performance

[@gustavrisager8939]

Exactly! I don’t get why give them so much crap for sounding like LED Zeppelin... It’s like a minority of rock fans have ruined all upcoming rock bands in the last five years. I want a new rock band whose concerts I can attend and not some split-up or dead band - I’m quite sure I’m not the only one!

[@GREENWARRI0R]

@@gustavrisager8939 there are so many rock bands you can go see that are actually original and not ripping off other bands

[@knicblaze9315]

Got to agree with you, I see band doing well.

[@hellaxya2469]

I absolutely agree.

[@Sabotage_Labs]

Listen to his cover of A Change Is Gonna Come. Nails it!

[@therealhousewifeofballtown]

Felix del Gato he does a fabulous job on that song !

[@florecitaroqera6374]

I love this rendition so so much!

[@dougvenables9569]

I saw these live a few weeks back.. awesome just awesome... they didn't play safe by covering popular tracks they just got on with enjoying the night... these guys are one to watch for the future

[@citizenerased174]

Please react to Matt Bellamy's vocals from Muse. His voice is incredible and one of a kind!

[@TheInnerTempleOracle]

YES!

[@jody024]

I second that!

[@t1gg]

Yes! I third that :)

[@saraa1741]

OMG yes!!!!

[@roverfavela]

Something from their new album 👌🏻

[@Juliemarie311]

Awesome explanation of the vocal chords.....it really makes a lot of sense!

[@InvntdXNEWROMAN]

Greta Van Fleet fucking rocks, man. The band is so revitalizing; bringing back the sound that defined our parent's rock.

[@SwissArmyMix-re2cd]

Check out “Age of man” by, Josh’s vocals are phenomenal

[@zumie]

when you never early for youtube videos, but it is Sam, you feel me

[@szopsracz4116]

you should react to Jeff Buckley - So Real or Grace

[@dapper-alien]

or Mojo Pin, Jeff Buckley is so good

[@veritasrex66]

@@dapper-alien YES...Mojo Pin. Or Lover You Should've Come Over.

[@mpepp9]

Jeff Buckley was so good. Lilac Wine or Lover, You Should’ve Come Over id love him to react to

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

Szop Sracz Yes

[@HungarianMafioso]

Yes! Grace would be awesome for sure. It's more diverse vocally than So Real, but I'd love to see Sam review either song.

[@meredithrose6695]

I saw Greta Van Fleet this summer live in Portland, OR and I was totally blown away! They have amazing energy and sound. Check out their cover of A change is gonna come.

[@mikemroczkowski783]

I really like this band. I have been listening for over a year now. I heard Highway Song on the radio and thought it was amazing. Hooked ever since.

[@johnhernandez7666]

When Greta Van Fleet came to Houston earlier this summer, they played at House of Blue's where I worked. I enjoyed their music. Josh, is just a big fan of LED Zeppelin.

[@shashankiyer5751]

Makes sense but the vocals are inspired for sure. They were more into blues, so I guess thats why people compare them to LZ, cause even they were heavily influenced by a lot of blues

[@lilyhornung4634]

I have to say live he sounds even better than on video...I was even more impressed by its quality and fullness when I saw them live two weeks ago! So glad you like them!

[@Kevin_OKeefe]

Super glad KZbin recommended your channel to me, I love it! You’re great! I recently saw GVF in Chicago and they were amazing. The singer was unstoppable! They all gave 100%. I recommend seeing them live if you ever have the chance.

[@taylorwilliams3429]

I'm so glad you did this!! I've been asking other coaches to react to them not knowing you'd already done it!!

[@handyman67]

Thanks for your video! You’re spot on about how he has total control of his voice. I saw them in concert last summer and remember being blown away with how effortlessly he belted out eat tune. To have that sort of command and sound at his age is incredible! That’s what makes them special. Who cares who they sound like.

[@angeladeluna]

I'm fairly certain I saw this exact performance live, and it was epic. The recording does not do them justice. There are heavy zep influences, and why not, they are legendary. So many great bands were written off as Zep imitators, but went on to deliver their own unique catalog. I think GVF is going to leave their own mark on music history. Also, the guitarist really stood out, he is incredible.

[@kimpeek7586]

The guitarist and lead singer are twins. The bass player is their younger brother and drummer a childhood friend. It was the guitarist who persuaded the other guys to form the band.

[@marielle1590]

heres my thing, if you are a fan of led, then why would you not want a band that is young and is gonna last a while that sounds SO similar? these are the kind of guys that are gonna keep rock n roll going

[@JamoonXerxesSauber]

EXACTLY!! Too young to have heard Zep in their prime but they are my favourite band and I love what Greta are doing for that exact reason. Zep aren't making new music so.....

[@umphreak9999]

because led zeppelin already exists. how about be original and try your own thing instead of so obviously trying to evoke someone else's sound/vibe

[@ethanbusse5723]

Matt Brown Theyre putting a twist on it. And a lot of the same people who complain about the similarity would also complaint about how music has changed too much

[@YTOnceAgain]

@@ethanbusse5723 Are you sure they're the same individuals?

[@TritonGamezYT]

@@umphreak9999 they dont even sound that similar, dumbass. It's just his voice.

[@juliaellman3273]

As a tonedeaf person I could tell that this guy sings with ease and the singer is really talented. I want to hear more of that voice in a different setting.

[@davidduncan1300]

This is exactly what I requested, love the reaction!

[@deborahmcintosh5182]

I love this band! They’re young, fresh, and extremely talented! His style is crossed between several rock legends, and that’s alright! Rock on! 👏👏❤️🤗

[@2lizregan]

Sam. Years later I’m still here watching your older videos. You break everything down so so well! And hell yes! They sound so dope, they’re having so much fun, and they’re so fun to watch!

[@RussellJones]

His scream also sounds like Noddy Holder from Slade.

[@Sean-me4fv]

russell jones Well spotted! People think he’s only influenced by Robert Plant and yet I’m hearing Slade, AC/DC, Guns’N’Roses, Rush, and a little bit of 80s hair metal too.

[@thorinbane]

Yeah well when 90% comes from one source and the other 10% is from a dozen sources I think we can say which way the wind blows.

[@50gary]

Noddy Holder is for my money one of the all time best rock singers. Pity Slade didn't have a stronger song list. Love GVF Josh is a rare talent.

[@TheShoemakerb1]

@@thorinbane I'm glad somebody noticed. I wonder if even he is familiar with Slade. People shouldn't complain about their Zeppelin similarity. People used to say Robin Trower was imitating Hendrix. If that were the case, we would have forgotten him long ago. I think the same will be the case with these guys. They've got a lot more going on than idolizing Zeppelin. They're really fresh and new sounding!

[@s1d299]

@@Sean-me4fv 80s hair metal, yep... I keep thinking of Cinderella and Slaughter! (not that there's anything wrong with that...)

[@jazminkaban8245]

I love it! Wether if Josh sounds like Robert Plant or not...I love it! I just knew about this band thanks to you Sam! Wow, I just can say WOW!!!! Great band!!!

[@bipseh]

I saw them live. they were really really good and they seemed to enjoy it a lot. they have a bright future ahead of them I think

[@juliedefee567]

I have high hopes for their future. They seem well grounded, humble and level-headed. I hope they all are emotionally and mentally strong enough insecure enough to continue to allow the nasty controversy over there sound to not deter them.

[@judeseamus]

I love this guys enthusiasm and laser-like focus on studying the vocals.

[@GrubbyPigeon]

Okay man I loooove these videos. So glad you came at them with an open mind. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber!!!

[@americanmcgeesalicefanatic8904]

Can you react to Tobias Forge by listening to any Ghost song if you haven’t already? (I recommend Cirice)

[@splash5427]

Izuru Kamukura fuck yes. Or If You Have Ghosts acoustic

[@DrakenWolfwood]

OMG yeeessss Tobias Forge is a brilliant vocalist

[@linusfotograf]

Izuru Kamukura He is

[@thatdamnsamsquanch]

I would like to see a comparison of older concerts vs newer ones. I think he has had some vocal training since they started. Thats one of the reasons people thought it was different singers.

[@kittymachine3798]

Cirice live is interesting. For one, I thought it was much more interesting than the album/Vevo version, but also the man barely moves his face while singing!! How the heck does he manage such a sweet delicate sound? Sam should know :)

[@smilingpolitely7601]

I hate all the flack this band gets. I really enjoy them.

[@Sajirah]

Smiling Politely I wish people would just let others enjoy things. They make fun music and seem to put in s good show. And isn’t that all that really matters?

[@J.Wolf90]

The songs are catchy and pretty good but the singer annoys me when he sings higher notes his voice gets all cracky

[@mugflub]

People just love to hate. The talent here is undeniable even if you don't like their style.

[@stacyward4309]

I love watching Sam tilt his head trying to look at their mouth

[@sergeantpete6295]

I agree. I'd love to hear this kid sing some completely unrelated stuff. As you were stating, he knows what his vocal chords can do. I bet he could rip up opera or whatever he put his mind to. But yeah, he has Plant down cold.

[@michaelmelro6641]

The lead singer said in an interview the reason why his voice is so big is that they didn't have monitors when practicing as teens. He would have to sing over the music being played by the band so they and he could hear it properly. Plus they also said their dad is an awesome blues singer, so a lot of his talent comes naturally I assume.

[@theblackstoneproject9917]

His style is known as oversinging. Which is perfectly okay. Robert Plant’s style was also built from trying to be heard over a 150 decibel band like Led Zeppelin. The problem is the constant oversinging and abuse of his instrument led Plant to require surgery, from which he lost basically the upper quarter of his vocal range. Very sad.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

Big is the wrong word. His voice is thin and heady. Chris Cornell sang super high, but it was truly huge because it came from his chest. I think Josh is barely whispering into the microphone. Cornell's guts were on the microphone. Listen to Beyond The Wheel or Slaves and Bulldozers by Soundgarden to see what I mean.

[@TheCjdenecia]

Sam, your take on this is all cool, accurate and refreshing. keep on man. young dudes don't always get it and you do.

[@juggalettejen1119]

i just saw them in concert tuesday night and they really rock. my son loves them so i went with him not knowing much about them. i was impressed!! he has great vocals and his twin brother rocks on the guitar! it was a really good concert! they rock! im now a fan!

[@jill9356]

What makes me happy is how involved you are with it. Some other coaches who do these types of videos just tell use what they think and only take a second to explain what’s happening. Every time you hear something you like you’re very thoughtful about it and give articulate answers. It’s also great to see you even try to emulate the sounds.

[@corvus1374]

They've been nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy.

[@SwollenGoat68]

Awesome, just one more confirmation of the marketing machine driving the music industry. So many way better, ORIGINAL rock bands out there deserving of recognition than this Led Zep wannabe cover band.

[@corvus1374]

@@SwollenGoat68 yawn

[@AstralElephantFuzz]

@@SwollenGoat68 It's not a cover band if they, unlike Zeppelin, write their own songs.

[@IwanttoliveinParis]

@@AstralElephantFuzz Yeah, eight albums ... not one song written by them. Nice try bruh.

[@miginus3435]

@@SwollenGoat68 can you name some? Not that I don't believe you, but I'd like to discover some new bands.

[@mattsmith6126]

I hear at least 7 different famous singers in Josh singing voice.

[@dolfan13jmb]

True And I think it's cool. Nostalgia and helping revive Rock.

[@raeray2235]

Agreed. Janis Joplin and Axel Rose ... Etta James...btw My FAVES!

[@brittanyrouse1057]

Right! I keep saying this! You can tell he was influenced by many. I think they are awesome!

[@dcrawford73]

Geddy Lee of Rush also

[@brimmyburner7530]

@@raeray2235 yup

[@rickyresijan5868]

Very honest and fair critic from a knowledgeable perspective, thank you. You’re right about their originality, the lead is so original, and he’s a true artist. When I first saw him I was mesmerized at his uniqueness almost weird but in a cool/ daring sense. Yes I also heard rush and zeppelin but that was to me a good thing that he could achieve such great sounds and put his own twists to them. I love this new band!

[@tortulas]

Love this band and their interpretation of their music to produce.

[@TaraLyz]

I love Greta Van Fleet! You should listen to Watching Over next. I feel it has a little more Pink Floyd influence than Zep. Their new album Anthem of the Peaceful Army is a very nice blend of some older songs and newer ones.

[@alteredegosinc]

Love the videos, Sam. You always give such great advice for singers (even famous ones)! Since it's December, it would be fantastic to see you react and analyze some famous singers of classic Christmas carols...like Bing Crosby, Andrew Williams, Johnny Mathis, or maybe even Frank Sinatra or Ella Fitzgerald. All great singers and mostly the same genre, but maybe some kind of "compilation of Christmas songs by famous singers" video could someday be in the works?

[@guitarexpert2245]

Great review. I like them a lot. And I'm 58 and have every Led Zeppelin album. It's great to see such young talent. Most music today is a copy of something else. Rap, Hip-Hop, Country. It all sounds the same. Gretta are extremely talented. They Rock!

[@ericcoon2787]

Saw them live in San Fran in 19'. Absolutely amazing. Best live performance I've personally seen.

[@rkennedy4038]

Definitely sound like Led Zeppelin... but... I like Led Zeppelin... so I like Greta Van Fleet... good sounds are worth repeating with variance... rock is over if people hate on people for sounding like the best groups... seems like a good thing to me.

[@keepinitkawaii]

A.m.e.n

[@keepinitkawaii]

I always knew Boba Fett had bomb taste in tunes

[@rkennedy4038]

Still better than 95% of what is being released in music today. A few exceptions that all have a seventies blues-rock sound too.

[@atmbcito]

Les Zeppelin is one of my favorite bands, but this is legitimately just fucking copying it, and I hate it.

[@atmbcito]

@@rkennedy4038 not at all

[@dom3101]

I fucking love GvF. I'm a massive zep fan too. If I could imitate Robert Plant I would definitely so music like this. Sam, I would recommend listening to Age of Man and Anthem from their new album.

[@femallorie1030]

Thank you so much for going over Greta! I've been wanting to hear someone elses take on it !

[@bthorntonwriter]

I really like the band, and I enjoyed your breakdown of Josh's vocal performance. Thanks. You taught me something, and I really appreciate it. I already knew and liked Greta Van Fleet, but I'm new to your work. I look forward to hearing your take on the work of other singers.

[@misskingsresale2666]

He's talked a lot too about specifically honing his instrument and finding ways to create sound that are sustainable and real. I dig that.

[@BlogWhatTheFruitcake]

Watching this again 'cause now you've piqued my interest with this band. I still know nothing about them, but, I've been listening to a few tracks since you did this reaction and I really enjoy the few songs I've listened to so far. I also listened to a radio interview with them. What's interesting is that after listening to him speak, his singing makes absolute sense. He seems to have a natural fry (?) to his speaking voice as well (it reminds me of how Adam Sandler sounds when he gets into his ranty/yelly thing, has that sort of scratchiness to it). His voice also sounds a little more whiny/nasal (sorry, I don't know the terms!) as well when he speaks, so his singing voice is totally all him. I'm sure other people who know their music will have great suggestions on other stuff of theirs to listen to, but I quite enjoyed "Flower Power". He has less of that fry sound in that song, and quite cool (I think) he does a bit of like a... yodel (?) thing in a couple of places, which is interesting. I only mention that because the song they sang live/acoustic in the radio interview I listened to, he did loads of that yodel sound and it certainly sounded intentional to my ears, and it was pretty funky. Anyway, yeah, I dig 'em.

[@vehrkalia]

Good job. I am amazed from Joshua's voice and I can't see the time to hear him grew up in his vocalist career.

[@GroovyBabyYeah]

Such a good intelligent and fun reviewer to watch earned a sub

[@iLikeTheUDK]

Can you analyse the vocals on a Björk song?

[@carolcarol3938]

a BIG YES to this

[@corvus1374]

Voals? Is that what those things are?

[@Utilitarismopastroni]

Oh my god, yes... I'm just request in Twtitter a song from México call "El triste". But Bjork is great too. Pagan poetry maybe is a top in my collection: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emine3d3d66Vfc0

[@ramblinlemon]

Thiiiiiiiiiiiiis!!!!!!

[@michaelt3308]

Lol

[@cheril8891]

Really enjoyed your commentary. I like GVF, they're fun.

[@thomasglynn2282]

Born in the sixties rocked though the seventies. Found these kids while surfing for classic rock songs when I was bored. Saw the LED Zeppelin comparison and started to check them out. I was fucking thrilled that young kids were rocking away. Looked on the web and found there history. Self taught, brothers and friends from the get go, hanging out and having a blast. Anybody who looks down on that is just a poor sport. I don't know anything about playing music, but I feel that these kids have some real talent, and having the time of their life. GOOD FOR THEM!!!

[@Sparrow517]

I’m so happy you did them! They’re amazing and I think he has such an amazing voice!