What have I been missing?! First time hearing ONE OK ROCK & Vocal Analysis

[@vivianavidal2347]

Every song gave me goosebumps love them so much ❤❤❤❤

[@quieteyes881]

Taka is one of my favorite singers in any genre. It's also really cool how effortlessly he writes songs in 2 different languages.

[@chrisliepe]

Ya that is super cool!

[@dillonmackay683]

1.Japanese concerts don’t allow phones, all of them are wrist lights and 2. one of One ok Rocks big inspirations is Linkin Park as well as Taka singing at the tribute concert for Chester 3. Taka was sick and they had to take a 30 minute delay and this was the encore

[@JacksonseeYaj]

I love how every KZbinr who reacts to One Ok Rock makes that connection to Chester and Linkin Park. They are a huge influence on One Ok Rock.

[@natisilva8989]

🇵🇹i suggest you listen take what you want the song they sang after Chester s death

[@odettefaucett9881]

He covered Adele's "hello" and I cried the first time I heard it. Not only is his voice awesome but he expresses so much emotion and purposely includes there fans so they can participate.

[@deadpooducks2110]

Taka is the reason I wanted to be a singer.. Dude is absolutely phenomenal

[@Tai_SYNF]

He’s the reason why I’m the vocalist for my band :)

[@chrisliepe]

Nice

[@chaewounnie8_23]

@@Tai_SYNF W

[@rengechioya]

bro, we are same....

[@mlm5150]

interesting fact, Taka was actually sick during this performance. The show was almost canceled due to that. Some good ones to check out, his cover of Adele's Hello, also he did a cover with Open Arms with Arnel Pineda from Journey. Also a pretty interesting mini documentary of the writing of the song Renegades which was cowritten by Ed Sheeran. This band is absolutely amazing.

[@sethrenville798]

That makes sense. It sounded less like he was trying to do Fry at the beginning of those notes, and more like he was highlighting the first subharmonic with his residence. I know that happens quite a bit to me when I am not feeling well, or have just been practicing my subharmonic vocal quite a bit that day, as both end up leaving my false cords more liable to resonate at half speed. Honestly, a majority of people that I have actually heard speaking accidentally introduce it at certain frequencies. I only started picking it up because I have been learning how to sing with subharmonics, but it's absolutely nuts just the amount of accidental awesome vocal techniques that a significant portion of individuals end up incorporating into their speech without even being aware of it

[@erikoenglish1651]

I'm Japanese and my friends attend this concert. Concert was delayed 45 minutes. Because Taka was sick and he couldn't speak. MD was with him backstage and took care of him. We couldn't believe he made it for more than two hour concert.

[@SAImuffin]

What a surprise to see Taka on this channel! He's an amazing vocalist. Intense, emotional, and still so on-point technique wise. If you want to listen to one of his heavier performances, I recommend their song "Liar"! An absolute favourite of mine. And, old but still my favourite of theirs - "et cetera." (Fun fact and also me being a nerd - their band name is pronounced "one o'clock"! It's a clever word play based on the Japanese way of transcribing foreign words that allowed them to keep 'rock' in their name.)

[@Animedonebadly]

Been listening to them for over a decade. They rock man!

[@ashalexsugar8648]

haha same here, probably 12 years 😄

[@Animedonebadly]

@@ashalexsugar8648respect!

[@ashalexsugar8648]

same to you! ever been to a concert? 😁

[@Animedonebadly]

@@ashalexsugar8648 I believe they have an upcoming one that I plan to go to. Any good live? I already know the answer to that LOL

[@mhdibm7515]

It's been a long time since we saw chris this excited

[@chrisliepe]

:) It's SO fun to discover 'newer' vocalists that are really KILLING IT

[@indralasmana4109]

there is a lot of knowledge from you reacting and I really like that

[@cleoichigo2429]

Taka's voice is simply a gift. I rarely go to concerts, but got my ticket to OOR concert in Jakarta this coming September. Hearing him and the band live is my bucket list for years.

[@TedAnthony]

YES!!! This band!!!! Thank you! Taka is literally incredible. Listen to One Way Ticket/Clock Strikes (field of wonder version). The high note...THE HIGH NOTE!! haha for real, it's amazing

[@tylerkim68]

The fact you made the almost immediate connection with Taka’s voice and Chester Bennington is incredible because he actually performed with Linkin park for the Chester Bennington tribute he sang Somewhere I Belong and I think he did a tribute with his own band to one more light. Taka has talked previously that Chester was a big influence in him becoming a vocalist and One Ok Rock was one of the openers for Linkin Park during their one more light tour before the tour was cancelled after Chester’s death.

[@shicelle635]

Taka and his voice 🥹 is heaven. You should see more of him doing live performances. And oh before I forgot, he was actually not feeling well at this concert and This song is the last song in the encore. Pls react to The Beginning in eye of the storm tour.

[@ashalexsugar8648]

He should really react to taking off studio jam, I think it’s such a good example of what Taka can do

[@shicelle635]

@@ashalexsugar8648 I can recommend tons of OOR songs. Any will do. 😆 Yes I also loved Taking Off.

[@musicsavessoul.4055]

@@ashalexsugar8648 Damn, that's my favorite one of the studio jam record!!

[@_black_bird]

YOOOOOOOO TAKA ANALYSIS LET'S GO

[@Tai_SYNF]

YESSSS!!! I WAS WAITING FOR THIS REACTION FOR A LONG TIME!! Taka is incredible!

[@chrisliepe]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@badladyami]

Taka and Chester became friends from touring together. When Chester died, Taka filled in on their remaining tour dates.

[@JokamiArt]

More one ok rock pls!

[@KuroNekoXIII]

I have been listening to this band for so long and still freaking love them. I would highly suggest you react to Taka singing solo a cover of Adele's "Hello." It's so beautiful & honestly my favorite version of that song.

[@crosswithyou]

Loved this video! Very in-depth analysis. I really hope you get the chance to see OOR live when they tour with Muse. (OOR is not opening on all tour dates so be careful; I'm sad they're not opening when my cousins will be attending in Oakland.) It's not enough to just call Taka an amazing vocalist. The things he can do with his voice and the emotions he evokes are just so good. At this performance at Tokyo Dome, Taka was actually a little bit sick, which added an extra little raspiness that I think makes the song even more emotional. You mentioned him reminding you of Chester, and actually the band was supposed to tour with Linkin Park before Chester's untimely passing. At Chester's tribute concert, Taka sang "Somewhere I Belong," but he was really nervous and wasn't quite able to sing to his potential. Really hope you check out more of ONE OK ROCK's music and post more videos! Would love to hear what you have to say.

[@chrisliepe]

This is good to know!

[@Bluejanza]

He sang Somewhere I Belong for the Chester Tribute concert. And you might wanna check out his cover of Adele's Hello.

[@chrisliepe]

Oh NICE

[@Neyrus]

You definitely should watch their acoustic live version of Good Goodbye ! Masterclass

[@revandalized]

Thank you so much, Chris! I am one of those people who asked for this.

[@chrisliepe]

YESSS

[@the27beats]

Went yesterday to their concert here in Japan and they didn't disappoint 😭 Taka was perfect again

[@skz_min_chan_stay]

when you said chester i got teary eyed. they were my first favorite band ever and now one ok rock fills that spot and i just love takas voice sooo much 😢🥹 actually one ok rock and linkin park were good friends! actually one ok rock were supposed to tour with them a few weeks after Cheater died❤🥺

[@zctwenty]

and Chester was Taka's idol! ☹️☹️

[@Blinkuponatime]

that's what broke my heart until now

[@coffeelatte8616]

Don't break my heart like that 😭

[@jlcarmya2z]

Having seen them live Taka is an incredible vocalist. I had goosebumps the whole time. He’s so powerful and versatile it’s awesome to watch. I’d highly suggest watching The Beginning or Take What you Want.

[@raz6446]

This is so cool bro! I've been following taka for years since 2010. And I'm always wonder how does he create that freakin voice. 🙏 Thanks!

[@sennin3454]

bro you should react to their song: When They Turn the Lights On .

[@auruwijayakusuma5936]

i’ve been practicing chris’s videos to help me sing ONE OK ROCK.i’m very glad chris review them. THANKYOU CHRIS 🤘🏻

[@chrisliepe]

No problem!

[@stuartwilson938]

I can't believe you reviewed Taka's vocals, been loving One Ok Rock for 6 years now, fantastic video!! Taka's style of vocals sparked my interest to pursue singing and that's why I've signed up to 'Discover Your Voice' course to start on my vocal journey, thankyou!!

[@ashalexsugar8648]

I don’t know much ab music theory etc, but I always find those analysis so intersting 😍 I’m glad you liked OOR so much, they are a great band. Taka said once, that he’s greatful to his parents for his genes, bc he got the high-ness of his voice from his mother and the power of his voice from his father (both singers, in diffrent genre) - yes, his voice was amazing to begin with, but he also improved a lot during those 17 years on stage ❤️ Things with amazing voice you should totally check out: “TAKING OFF” Studio Jam Session (specifically this acustic version) also: Good goodbye (Saitama Superarena) and perhaps Clock Strikes, Take what you want, and if you wanna see him scream, One by One xD

[@davidfromamerica1871]

Taka singing an emotional song when he was a bit younger. He sings with great emotional timing using his voice. Taka’s singing reminds me of his Mother Mori Masako singing with her emotional voice and emotional timing in the way she sings her songs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ_ClISmrqqkfMk

[@もな-h8r]

丁寧な解説ありがとうございます。より、one ok rock が好きになりました。 彼らは海外でもライブをしてるので是非チェックしてくださいね♪色々な国に行ってますよ！

[@EtherealFrequency2024]

Great vocalist!!! And how you unpack his amazing voice!

[@jolenenakamatsu4397]

Your analysis was really amazing. I know that Taka's voice is remarkable but when you talked about it, it really shows what an amazing vocalist he is. I really hope you listen to more songs because he can sing in different genres and still sound so good. I am glad that you discovered Taka and One OK Rock and other commenters have pointed out songs that you should listen to. Actually Taka's cover of Adele's Hello is how many people have discovered how good his voice really is.

[@ChadHammond]

Another live rendition of this that I think is transformative for this song, is a video they have with a HUGE choir singing along with them. That's the best version of this song to watch/listen to. I get chills every time I watch it. If you search "One Ok Rock - We Are 18Fes" it'll come up. So good!

[@naswalt]

Thank you so much for the "on or off switch" analysis to aggressive singing. I needed that!

[@chrisliepe]

You're so welcome!

[@vonjollidimayuga]

I love it how you explain and tell us how both amazing and complicated it is to sing the Taka does

[@ChasedByVoices]

You should 100% react to the live version of Clock Strikes from that same show too! Phenomenal

[@mais9858]

When u explain it now it make so much sense, i always feel like Taka’s voice is on the edge to break but that never happens 😆 and that two sounds, clear+distortion i agree!! Been trying to find the right word. You should try Mighty Long Fall or Deeper Deeper 😁

[@WinterhouseRecords]

Interesting! I just discovered them a couple months ago too haha. Not always super into the music itself - but an undeniable voice!

[@inthesun3799]

Taka's voice is so early and couldn't listen to other bands for a while when I found this band couple of years ago. Please check out their other stuff too, this band is just awesome! They are literally hidden gem.

[@Lysken]

I’m feeling emotional watching you react to Taka, the same way I felt when I reacted and heard all of their songs for the first time. I played their songs on repeat, with my hands pressed tightly to my headphones so that I could hear his voice clearly. Man, I was in a trance for the longest time.

[@beckymoore2029]

also take what you want...live version is amazing !!! pierce is also an amazing song

[@slight1074]

OMG YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@chrisliepe]

Glad I found finally deliver :)

[@nshippudennaruto2814]

Does anyone else get super happy when someone new checks out takas gorgeous voice?! XD love the reaction! Please do more! I recommend one ok rock wasted nights Japan dome tour! Please!

[@JonathanTKL]

Awesome breakdown Chris, glad i get to see you do a vid on Taka, especially after i've posting and using some of his stuff for class review.

[@fenderfox5080]

Hey Jonathan, thanks for turning me on to these guys, I love his voice

[@chrisliepe]

Glad I was able to post the video! Was close there for a minute :) Thanks for the recommendation!

[@thestarkster9940]

What a great analysis! Now I really want you to react to One Ok Rock "Good Goodbye" 35xxxv tour live from Saitama Arena, or "Take What You Want" live from Ambitions Japan Dome Tour. Taka (vocalist) does amazing chest voice-head voice-vocal fray switch in those performances, it's so emotional to hear.

[@goner.9989]

He can do just straight up screams as well. Check out songs like deeper deeper and a large chunk of their early catalogue (no scared, 完全感覚dreamer) if you want to hear that!

[@chrisliepe]

I'm gunna!!!!

[@firefly7416]

Dude i dont even understand japanese but hell yeah!! I get drawn into their music!!

[@steph7943]

Always love seeing people fall in love with Taka and One Ok Rock! This was such a cool breakdown as well, I had never thought of all the different things he's doing with his voice. Hope to see some more OOR! Some great options for live stages: Take What You Want from the Ambitions Japan Dome Tour, their piano version of Renegades

[@NOxSPLOOSHxPLANE]

His live we are song what's so damn incredible cuz he was so damn sick the show was going to be canceled but he said f*** all that went out anyway ended up sounding like he was cured but he gave that huge crowd a show and that's why they were also heavily participating with him because they knew he was sick and he was going out there anyway to give them a show

[@WinterMasterPocket]

Finally Chris... Man,his voice is so high,almost like a mystery to me - i wonder if Asian Singers have an natural higher Voice then other countries or is he just something more? One Ok Rock was your missing link ! Please do more analysisi or reaction's even on them because they are something amazing to witness !

[@sirendafox6463]

One ok rock is such a powerful and beautiful band. They’re one of my all time favourite bands and I was lucky enough to see them on their Australian tour at good things festival. I love them

[@spetnazb]

do more taka analysis please. he's super awesome and your analyses really help me understand singing more.

[@この太郎-y2z]

貴方の解説が分かりやすくてとても楽しいです！❤

[@ChrisSings]

Taka is my #1 inspiration as a vocalist and you are my #1 voice teacher on youtube (and in real life really). I'm so pumped to finally see this video! If you want to see them, they won't be participating in the entire Muse tour. February 25 to March 19, their furthest west shows are in St Louis, Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston

[@_kmilow_]

i love it, taka its an amazing singer

[@gmsadventures]

Taka was also sick during the concert which is amazing how he did that for a lot of songs!

[@darealdisco8525]

You should totally react to “Take what you want” 2018 live, Taka’s vocals go crazy!!! Love the reaction by the way!!

[@masa4192]

Please react to more ONE OK ROCK Adele - Hello (Cover by Taka from ONE OK ROCK) & “Wasted Nights ” Concert ver Taka is so WONDERFUL!!

[@chrisliepe]

I'm excited to dig into more!

[@zephirol4638]

one ok rock is a great band. A lot of phenomenal music in the jrock/visuel kei scenes.

[@jakeyu982]

THANK YOU CHRIS LIEPE. Fun fact: Taka was sick in this concert.

[@chrisliepe]

So good!

[@jakeyu982]

@@chrisliepe He's one of the main reasons why he inspires me to get better at singing! I'm so proud of myself I get to see them live the first time.

[@JBieberGDragon-cd9qh]

Idk if this will sound offensive or not, but I really laugh at 6:16 .. And I wanna say thankyou for checking out OOR. They are very well known for their live performances. Also, if you wanna hear Taka's range or great vocals, you can check his cover of Adele's HELLO and also their acoustic performance of Taking Off. Funfact: Many reactors already hear or said that Taka's vocals really remind them of Chester. As a fan, I am really proud hearing it, knowing how LP is a huge influence to OOR's music, also sad at the same time, knowing they could have a chance to be the opening of LP's concert but sadly it did not happen.

[@NOxSPLOOSHxPLANE]

Taka is him and They are the pride of Japan and it's crazy how the first language is Japanese get their English is so good 😅 like they sing better in English than half the natural English singers out there lol

[@Chupacabramusic]

Man this was kool. I'd never heard of them but who the shit wouldn't love it. It's got that taking back Sunday feel but so modern

[@chrisliepe]

Ya, I can hear. that as well!

[@bio_bbxlove]

I love your reaction! and also I love your vocal technique too I'm a big fan of one ok rock, and I think your voice is amazing as well

[@PunkOffice1]

I love their song "Taking Off". The breathy "hah" line that he does at the start reminds me of Mike Patton

[@narcissus_7477]

When I heard him for the first time.. it was "nobody's home" live performance.. there was no going back from there!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@queenieortega9363]

Wow! I never knew Taka's vocal techniques (or I would say gymnastics 😄) are this way too complicated to comprehend, but this guy explained it so well. All I know is that Taka has been gifted with a clear and distinct voice, great vocal pipes and an extraordinary lungs 😄 that is rare, he's truly a vocal and musical genius with how he expertly control his voice to sound so stable despite all the running and screaming on stage and make it look so easy like he's just breathing air or drinking water😂.

[@WinterMasterPocket]

Vandalize - Living Dolls - Heart of Gold - Chaos myth - The Begining - take a look on those songs and his vocals

[@slight1074]

"The beginning" I'm sure it was autocorrect for you there

[@WinterMasterPocket]

@@slight1074 yes,thanks =) !

[@aprilcoe9266]

I had the privilege of seeing them in concert at a house of blues in sept 2022, it was by far the best rock concert I’d ever been to. I literally cried it was so emotional! The Say What Reacts KZbin channel has a fan cam of that entire concert if you’d like to check it out

[@othinus]

He was actually sick that night(shocker amiright). Now imagine being in the front row of a Taka who's not nerfed.

[@JacksonseeYaj]

I love how you described him as nerfed in this vid lol got a good chuckle out of me.

[@chrisliepe]

Eeek... Really???

[@othinus]

@@chrisliepe Yup. He was a LOT better live when I saw Wanoku play live in Manila(2015).

[@takafujieitach.kei-1593]

Que análisis tan genial!!

[@melaniereacts]

Loved listening to your analysis 🥰

[@takahiro7369]

Yesssss one ok rock for life!!! More reaction of them please

[@Chill-hl1pf]

Moreeee of these reactions is always good! Subbedd!

[@chrisliepe]

One coming tomorrow! :)

[@黃梅秀-q6e]

Japan’s Treasure Taka 👍🏾I love One Ok Rock!👍

[@marisaheymann3759]

I absolutely loved your reaction. And they wY you explained his voice. Please react to more. Cover of Adel "hello" in particular. Thank you. I love oor. I just saw them live in October in the US. They are hypnotic.

[@russelsaranza3262]

Thanks for reacting 😊 ONE OK ROCK is my favorite japanese band 💓 Looking forward for another ONE OK ROCK reaction 😊😊😊

[@elenhin]

Thank you for this, great analysis! Taka is amazing.

[@natisilva8989]

🇵🇹OOR have an amazing discography. Each song is a BOP......just my fav rock band 😍

[@teetee8425]

I’ve seen them live and his voice is even more stunning irl. OOR is the first band/group I actually listened to years and years ago.

[@jleegaming483]

Thanks for this ❤ Taka is a phenomenal singer ❤

[@davidescanillasuarez6214]

the song one ok rock-that what you want live ,is beautiful

[@derthei8252]

Just watch some of the Studio Jam Session Versions and you will be blown away ^^

[@chrisliepe]

I'll check them out!

[@ssi_7292]

your vocal breakdown is on point Sir. that's a good one.

[@lf2net900]

thank, you let me start to listen oor again

[@Erysea]

Went to 2 of their last concerts, let me tell you : they are even better live. His voice is better I'm not kidding. And he also has fun and makes the notes last twice longer at the end and shit. Runs around the whole show, and even went to the crowd (security was going bananas trying to keep him on his damn stage 😅). He stopped once for a light interlude that's it. Some of the best concerts of my life. Crazy. (First row too 🤯)

[@lornaledesma9226]

Just as crazy as it sounds Taka was sick during this performance but he killed it

[@albagutierrezpolanco7028]

Make sure that One Ok Rock will be performing in your town. One Ok Rock will only be there for half of Muse's tour, and then another band will replace them.

[@VeritabIlIti]

Discovered these guys after they did a song for the new Sonic game, then heard "Save Yourself" off their new album... Instantly sold. Fantastic singer, fantastic band!

[@fjaoisjdfgoajsorefaj]

日本人として彼の声は本当に誇らしいです🎉

[@セン-b4g]

神様からのギフトですよね😂❤🎁

[@noiZtheartist]

That was me I've been spamming poor Chris in the hopes he'd do this video for awhile He's a huge inspiration to me And I wanted Chris's opinion as someone else I respect and look up to THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the nagging :)

[@PunkOffice1]

also me. I saw them live recently at a metal festival and I felt like I'd been punched in the face when Taka started singing! They were the only band where the vocals was crystal clear and I could pick out every word Taka was saying. It was such a shock!

[@noiZtheartist]

@@PunkOffice1 Well thanks for the help!!! We did it!!! I hope to tour with them someday:)

[@balex1811]

I like your reaction want to see the next song from one ok rock fans

[@medasam]

OOR is amazing

[@cessd2860]

My favorite...taka's voice is captivating...his highnotes gets me everytime.. he can do acoustic ballads as well

[@cristhiancalvo7871]

I am so happy that you find this band!! I have been listening to them since 2009 and I attended 3 concerts, Perú and NYC couple of weeks ago. Every time I hear and see them it´s incredibly awesome. It is so good you give them the space they deserve

[@johndunno3376]

So cool seeing Japanese music here Also I guess someone else probably asked this before but are you planning to make a video on Toru Kitajima aka TK? The way he creates that raw, slightly "whiny", sharp whispery quality to his voice, his way of screaming and all that Preferably as part of his band, Ling tosite sigure, it's somewhat underrated because of how much coverage his solo work gets

[@edwardsminesuckers]

One Ok Rock deserves to be better known. Every new person I show them to loves them. I've started playing their songs in my classroom (non swear ones) and even the 3yos love them!