I know, everyone. I saw his statement. He had another confession to make, ehh? And here's the Vocal Research project: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcvresearch/harsh-vocal-research-with-the-charismatic-voice
Elizabeth - For 2 decades I had the privelege of singing with some excellent local Rock bands. I cannot cover Grohls vocals in this. His scream-singing - its texture, volume, air flow & w/ PRECISE annunciation!!! - my voice just won't. NOT AT ALL! Oh how I've TRIED! It kills me because it is one of my top 5 Rock fav Rock songs of all time and truly wish I could - just for my pure pleasure for no audience but me 🙂 I hope your anaysis will at least somewhat help me to understand why this is & afford some measure of catharsis. Thank you for your quality content & for sharing your lovely, upbeat personality with us! Best wishes!
What makes this song great is the writing. And the double meaning behind the question the song asks. Is someone getting the best of you? The song asks, with this one phrase: is someone doing you wrong, fooling you, and breaking your heart? The phrase also asks: are you giving someone the best part of you, putting forth your best effort, and giving them all the love you have to give. It's a master class in songwriting. Saying so much with the fewest words possible. It is a masterpiece.
As someone with English as a second language I always heard the second part of what you are saying... I will try to listen for the part being fooled. Thanks for the interpretation.
One of the best rhythm sections ever recorded in rock Nick and Dave are locked in that pocket so hard. "Song for the Dead" is the platonic ideal of desert rock, drive 80 down the interstate with that going its an experience!
I tend to interpret it as a play on the phrase, "getting the best of you" usually meaning something is getting the upper hand and putting you down, but turning it into a double-meaning, asking the listener if they are *giving* their best to someone. "Is someone GETTING the best of you?" - Is someone receiving the gift of your whole self? Many interpretations I'm sure, and there's certainly pain and struggle in the song, but I think that's part of the above message. How messy it is to relate and have relationship with others, but reminding us to give it all anyway and not to close off. Thanks for another fun analysis!
That was a great analysis of another great analysis this has to be a simulation I'm living in....props to you bro 😂....I'm putting the vape pen down...I just can't 😂😂😂
@@BJMauck he had some extramarital relations that resulted in him being a Dad again. Thus the cheekiness from plebs like me but make no mistake, I cast no aspersions against Mr. Grohl.
Her research into harsh vocals is the coolest, most unique and singularly most valuable thing I’ve seen any other channel in this niche focus on. There’s literally an opportunity to change the landscape of vocal technique and instruction for generations to come.
Fun Fact: They almost didn't put this song on the album because they knew it was good, but it's vocally intense and Dave Grohl was worried about singing it night after night on tour. He figured out how to do it live without putting so much strain on his vocals and they put it on the album. Also, there's a reason why Prince covered this at the Superbowl, it's a great song.
A few years earlier Foo Fighters covered Darling Nikki with permission and later Prince gave them permission to perform it at the MTV VMA's. Prince praised their cover of Darling Nikki but when he played Best of Me at the Superbowl Dave Grohl said they were confused and didn't know why he did it. Prince never explicitly explained why he chose to perform the song. Prince did not ask for permission from the Foo Fighters before covering their song at the Superbowl. There is probably more to that story we will sadly never hear about.
@@evilfantasy69 I remember reading they watched the Superbowl in Neil Pearth's (Rush's Drummer) house, and went outside to smoke during the halftime. Someone called them back in the room. Dave admitted Prince killed it. They had no idea Prince will do it.
@@blkadder73 I've read conflicting stories on it but I think in Dave's memoir cleared it up. He said he didn't watch the Superbowl and didn't watch the halftime show it until the next day on his computer and he became very emotional seeing Prince cover his song. Just Google "dave grohl prince best of you" and you will see articles.
@@blkadder73 I've read conflicting stories on it but I think in Dave's memoir cleared it up. He said he didn't watch the Superbowl and didn't watch the halftime show until the next day at his computer. Seriously though, why would he not watch the halftime show and instead go outside for a smoke when Prince was performing? That makes no sense especially when is a huge Prince fan.
That might be a fact, but how was it fun? It was interesting. Not everything has to be fun. Try using other adjectives to modify the word “fact” to avoid raising expectations unreasonably.
@@shortbusdriver83 That's from four months ago. And I've been following her for years. I still love that she takes her time to analyze music and I'm going to say it.
I always heard "the best of you" in two contexts and your take that the second part sounded more hopeful fits with it too. The beginning is someone taking advantage of you. The back half is are you the best you can be? Are you giving someone your best? The two go hand in hand. If you're abused, you can't be your best. But once you break free and be yourself, you can also be that best version of yourself for someone deserving.
That break near the end when the instruments drop out - where, as you put it, we’re able to re-center before the final push - I call that moment “musical free-fall”. That’s what it feels like to me, at least: like the first big drop on a roller coaster, when your stomach turns upside down and you know whatever happens next will be exhilarating and terrifying all at once. So good!
Foo Fighters lyrics run the gamut from inane to profound. Sometimes they nail it and I think Best of You, even though it deals in a few platitudes, truly hits on a lot of emotional beats that we all innately feel. And then the band, Dave's vocals included, speak to your core. That's why they still draw fans to big venues. I love that you can still see it even divorced of the time the song was written slash current events. RIP Taylor, dude was a monster on the drums.
Awesome! This takes me back to my high school years. I said it in the live chat and I'll say it again: we need more The Warning⚡ on this channel! These girls are the Foo Fighters of the 2020s. I'm not trying to compare bands, but just a tip for those who don't know them. They are on their way up and going straight to the top! 🚀 ❤❤❤⚡🤘🏼
I'm so excited you did this one, this is far and away my favorite Foo Fighters song. Everlong is the other one, and then the rest are kind of if I am in the mood. (Like, My Hero I can only listen to now with when I'm ready to cry because all I can think of is Shane's drum tribute to his father.) It's so cool to listen to you talk about the musicality of songs, because I never know why I am attracted to certain songs... and then you talk about the patterns or the construction or the tricks they're using in there, and it makes me understand my own tastes and preferences better, which is awesome. Thank you so much for all the teaching you do... and thank you for wanting to further the research that no one has done, because it's about time!
Loved this analysis! I always loved the connection between the first lyrics "I've got another confession to make I'm your fool" and towards the end "I've got another confession, my friend I'm no fool". Going from I'm your fool to I'm no fool. I always get the picture that they've overcome the grip of their struggle and through the journey of the song they've grown
As someone who also is affected by depression, the "First Ideal" hits hard. Kaladin's journey during the rest of the books written to date has definitely given me inspiration. Well that, singing, and listening to open/honest analysis.
I saw them live this summer, they were as always outstanding. But it just felt like something was missing. Taylor wasn't just a great drummer, his personality and who he was was also a massive part of him and how he played.
you HAVE TO (even if you dont analyze it) check out the wembley stadium version. still makes me cry. his brain sort of melts 2/3 through the song realizing how crazy it is to play in front of so many people.
Strongly agree. I think she should always do the live version to further imply the singers talent. Studio version always sounds too goodm not raw enough.
@@Datsun280zeeee while i do completely agree.... this specific song is special live. just... the look between dave and the drummer and the unspoken words. its so magical.
This song has gotten me through more than a few tough spots in my life ❤ And I still love Dave Grohl… despite his apparent humanity that some people love to bash him for while appreciating in his music 🙄 I have listened to this song literally a thousand times and yet I still took away so much from your analysis, Elizabeth! 🥰
I love how Dave always records doubles of the lead vocal and it sounds minimally processed to my ear. Makes the lead vocal sound HUGE and those who have recorded doubles know how hard it is to get them to sound close.
In your honor is still the best album Foo Fighters have ever put out. My favorite is the acoustic side, just amazing song writing. Especially the song Razor, my favorite.
Agreed. Over and Out and On the Mend are also up there amongst their best imo (the latter written when Taylor almost overdosed when they were touring o/s). So so sad in hindsight 😢
In Your Honor has the best Album Intro OF ALL TIME and all the songs are absolute bangers! Always choke up at "time in the sun" where Taylor sings iirc.
If I remember correctly, the music video Director had lost his wife and was in a deep depression and this song helped him heal from that and got him back into directing and editing.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for doing this reaction, Elizabeth!! It was so friggin' awesome. I can't express how much your commentary on this moved me. Thank you so much for that!
this is yet another song/video that got me through the recovery associated with repeated incursions into the flesh behind my eyes and your analysis/appreciation of it makes me smile really big. *high-fives-like-whoa*
For the longest time, All My Life was the only Foo Fighters song I gave half a damn about (still mostly is), but this is the first time I've paid attention to this song's lyrics and meaning and it's hitting me particularly hard in my life right now.
This song pushed me over the finish line at the Barcelona Marathon a couple of years ago. I will remember that forever. I also liked Prince's rendition of the song at the Super Bowl.
Please react to Jeff Buckley's live performance of his song "Grace" at the BBC Late Show. This will surely start you down the Jeff Buckley rabbit hole, maybe the best rock vocalist in the 90s.
I'm not really a fan of Foo Fighters, but this song in particular I really love. It really captures emotional pain and frustration in a very relatable way.
I highly recommend reacting to Apocalyptica - 'Bittersweet' feat. Lauri Ylönen & Ville Valo The stark contrast between Ville's and Lauri's voices is unbelievable yet they fit so well and sound beautiful together!
Lot of crying watching your reaction! Since I'm a hugh fan of Foo Fighters, my father used to wish me happy birthday every year with that song, that I love. Since he passed, the song does really strong sense in me, and I'm bearely able to listen it without tears in my eyes.. a truthfull hymn on struggling, sure it is... Thanks for your videos, I learn a lot from them!! Cheers!!!
I love the Foo Fighters. Their music speaks to life. I am a amateur musician at best and I learn so much from your videos. Not just about vocals but music production and song creation. I am currently trying to add some distortion to my vocals and I am learning to play with it through your videos. I am a supporter of your research and I am so looking forward to learning more. TYhanks for your hard work.
The Warning has a bitter sweet relationship with the Foo Fighters. They opened for the Foo Fighters in Mexico City, which ended up, sadly, being Taylor Hawkins last performance. The 3 sisters of The Warning were deeply upset. Their concert at the Pepsi Center is one of highest energy concerts I have watched. Their drummer Paulina aka Pau, at age 22, is already at the top of the list of drummers who sing. th-cam.com/video/EzA3SWkeYd8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LMCOD1HB8OjS96Cl
Everything they've released from Pepsi Center is great (Dany's vocals on "Choke" are better than they were at the Teatro Metropolitan show) but Dust to Dust/DullKnives is an awesome choice because you get both Pau and Dany singing lead in one video.
Ok beyond an awesome reaction/analysis of one of rocks greatest vocalists/greatest songs you also know the fantasy GOAT Sanderson? That journey before destination part made me fall in love with this channel all over again. Can't wait for the results of your "harsh/extreme" vocal study, thank you so much for being the individual to get the ball rolling on that research. I hope you know how loved and appreciated you are by your community
If you want to go dark with Foo Fighters, I recommend the live version of “Razor” from the Skin & Bones orchestral tour. It starts around the 1:35 mark.
This is the answer, I believe. I think she saw Prince sing this at Superbowl. Which he did as a “payback” to Foo Fighters for covering Darling Nikki. They had asked his permission and he told them to “write their own music”…they covered it anyhow and he did this at Superbowl. I was in Heaven-my favorite Foo song and Prince singing it!!! Would love her to cover that performance but I am sure it is heavily copyrighted?
How serendipitous is this reaction and his confession? Humans are flawed and we make bad choices, still gotta love the music. I'm sure the next FF album will have some current events fueling the lyrics. Loved how this song hit you. After hearing it 100's of times is still does. Loved the Brandon Sanderson shout out, have read almost everything and love it all.
I have a really great story about this song. I went to a Foo Fighters concert in 2017. During this song, the crowd was doing the vocalization. We got to a point where the vocalizations were supposed to be over, but we kept doing it. Dave stopped the band and said "What the fuck are you doing? That's not how the song ends. I want to finish the song. Do you want to finish the song?" It was so much fun! Foo Fighter Recommendation: "Times Like These" from the Taylor Hawkins Memorial Concert, "Rescued", "No Son of Mine", "But Here We Are", "Waiting on a War", ""Long Road to Ruin", "Hey Johnny Park!", and "Saint Cecilia."
It's an unfortunate reality that celebrities will rarely ever love up to the persona we assign them, especially when it's as positive as the one we've collectively given Dave Grohl. Still an absolute banger of a song.
That's why we shouldn't put any of them on a pedestal or idolize them. Paramore's Idle Worship comes to mind in situations like these. Love them for their music but understand that you don't truly know anything about these musicians or celebrities. And that's honestly fine. Let their private lives stay private.
By far the most underrated Foo Fighters songs. One of my all time favorite Foo Fighters songs. I lost my mother 10 years ago and this song always makes me think of her. Her and my dad were just at the end of their divorce when she died. You check out Tired Of You.
I am not a Singer person, but this music makes me want tô get a mic and scream so hard, that i think my soul would explode! And your analysis was perfect
"Courage" is a poignant track sung by a unique talent, but those who are 'guiding' E are devoid of the necessary 90's wisdom/palate to make the assoc suggestion. th-cam.com/video/FhpezwGtDEg/w-d-xo.html
@@blakerbnsn was just thinking about making a recommendation for the Hip while driving on Saturday night; so many options!! Blow at High Dough would be awesome, so would 50 mission cap or New Orleans is Sinking or Nautical Disaster
I liked the Foo Fighters before I heard this song. They had several good songs that I liked listening to over the years. When I heard this for the first time it made me sit down and listen again. Then you start actually hearing the lyrics and I think it is one of the most beautifully written songs. The duality of the meaning of the title, the one liners that just make you really think and relate, the passion and pain in his voice, the driving instruments behind him. I fell in love with Foo Fighters after this song.
Still love Dave. Their lives are their own and unless it wasn't consentual, I don't care about his private life. It's between the parties involved and their families.
I worry about him. Taylor and his mom died within a few months of each other. I feel like he’s a bit untethered. But, none of my business. I’m not in his marriage or family.
Love Foo Fighters and love Brandon Sanderson's writing! Thanks so much Elizabeth for linking 2 of my favourite things! And this song specifically and the Way of Kings!! Kaladin's journey vibes with this song in so many ways, everything he went through, to still do his best, show the best of himself (even when he didnt want to, didnt believe in himself, and didnt think he could) while never letting it all get the best of him. Im going to re read it now and play Best of You while hes speaking the First Ideal!!
Don't we all? 😂😂 Dave Grohl is simultaneously a pioneer, a master lyricist, tremendously gifted multi-instrument musician & to top it all off, he's a genuinely nice guy with a wicked sense of humor.
I understand you’re a vocal coach yet I love when you recognize the music. Love your nod to Taylor Hawkins’ drumming at the end. Taylor was a master that provided so much to FF.
@snezeire totally. There's a live version on TH-cam from the old john Stewart show. I think a live version of Joey where it's only her and guitar would be good too
Dave Grohl is one of the biggest influences that got me to start playing music. While I'm nowhere near as talented as him, he brought that love and passion out of me and I'll be forever grateful. He changed my life for the better
One of the best music videos of the 2000s and of all time! It's an intense emotional rollercoaster of a video and the director of the video lost his wife and i think daughter in a fire before the video was made and the director had resentment and guilt about it and the video references it along with themes of life and death. It makes me emotional every time i see it!
Take a look at anything from the album Wasting Lights from Foo Fighters, it was recorded ON TAPE, no modern tech or pro tools used, just pure sound! there's a documentary about it called Back and Forth, so cool!!
just wanted to say I really appreciate you admit you recognize a part of a song, some of these songs are so popular it would be quite unbelievable if you hadn't heard at least some of them. Great video as always :)
OK. But there’s a lot of other Hope Sandoval vocals I hope she’d do first. Hope and the Warm Inventions are such an underrated band. Also, thanks for reminding me of her. I was trying to decide what to listen to this afternoon.
Awesome analysis. There's a fascinating making of this video behind the scenes you can watch on TH-cam. Apparently, the director of it was still recovering from the death of his wife so much of it is about dealing with pain and grief.
This and "Walk" are two of my favorite Foo Fighters songs. Walk has such a brilliant buildup that takes you from tapping your fingers to bouncing around the house/car.
I know, everyone. I saw his statement. He had another confession to make, ehh? And here's the Vocal Research project: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcvresearch/harsh-vocal-research-with-the-charismatic-voice
Elizabeth - For 2 decades I had the privelege of singing with some excellent local Rock bands.
I cannot cover Grohls vocals in this. His scream-singing - its texture, volume, air flow & w/ PRECISE annunciation!!! - my voice just won't. NOT AT ALL! Oh how I've TRIED!
It kills me because it is one of my top 5 Rock fav Rock songs of all time and truly wish I could - just for my pure pleasure for no audience but me 🙂
I hope your anaysis will at least somewhat help me to understand why this is & afford some measure of catharsis.
Thank you for your quality content & for sharing your lovely, upbeat personality with us! Best wishes!
Irony is the opposite of wrinkly. tada.
please monkey wrench next!
@@s3dwi one last thing before I quit…all in one breath! She'll have a Grohl-attack with that one
😅🤣🤣🤣🤣
For me, Foo Fighters is the hardest band to choose a favorite song. They have SO many truly great songs that resonate with me.
Finally got to see them earlier this year. It was great!
Really depends your life, your country , your up bringing bye
@@PeteHigson-rv3rf ...Okay? Most unnecessary comment
They're all amazing.
Everlong, rope, long road to ruin, aurora, this one…. Yeah you’re right 😂
What makes this song great is the writing. And the double meaning behind the question the song asks. Is someone getting the best of you? The song asks, with this one phrase: is someone doing you wrong, fooling you, and breaking your heart? The phrase also asks: are you giving someone the best part of you, putting forth your best effort, and giving them all the love you have to give. It's a master class in songwriting. Saying so much with the fewest words possible. It is a masterpiece.
I think it speaks volumes that Prince, in one of the best performances I have ever seen, included this song in his Super Bowl half time show.
As someone with English as a second language I always heard the second part of what you are saying... I will try to listen for the part being fooled.
Thanks for the interpretation.
I still think the work Dave Grohl did with Queens of the Stone Age was some of his best. I love ‘No one knows’ which has Grohl playing the drums.
great song!
Them Crooked Vultures, too!
And the Song For The Dead intro
@@woodscrow1 That groove on Elephants is so good!
One of the best rhythm sections ever recorded in rock Nick and Dave are locked in that pocket so hard. "Song for the Dead" is the platonic ideal of desert rock, drive 80 down the interstate with that going its an experience!
Elizabeth saying "Musical Blue Balls" was not on my Bingo card lmao
She's said it before, but yeah it definitely catches you off guard lol
I was aghast it caught me so off guard
Can't wait to see what she comes out with when she does "One by One" 😅
Lmao
Where are people getting these bingo cards?
I tend to interpret it as a play on the phrase, "getting the best of you" usually meaning something is getting the upper hand and putting you down, but turning it into a double-meaning, asking the listener if they are *giving* their best to someone. "Is someone GETTING the best of you?" - Is someone receiving the gift of your whole self?
Many interpretations I'm sure, and there's certainly pain and struggle in the song, but I think that's part of the above message. How messy it is to relate and have relationship with others, but reminding us to give it all anyway and not to close off.
Thanks for another fun analysis!
That's always how I've interpreted it.
Same here, I took it as him saying “I was there to experience the worst of you, is someone else now getting you at your best?” Great tune
That was a great analysis of another great analysis this has to be a simulation I'm living in....props to you bro 😂....I'm putting the vape pen down...I just can't 😂😂😂
@@davemc8021 Wow, that's something to take home.
This is how I’ve always interpreted it as well, it’s a double entendres in and of itself
He did, in fact, have another confession to make.
How original of you...
@@BrandonWestfall Aww, thanks 🥰
don't we all, life's messy and shyte happens.
I must have missed something…what other confession did he make?
@@BJMauck he had some extramarital relations that resulted in him being a Dad again. Thus the cheekiness from plebs like me but make no mistake, I cast no aspersions against Mr. Grohl.
Her research into harsh vocals is the coolest, most unique and singularly most valuable thing I’ve seen any other channel in this niche focus on. There’s literally an opportunity to change the landscape of vocal technique and instruction for generations to come.
Been loving this Foo Fighters streak you've been on, hoping it continues!
Fun Fact: They almost didn't put this song on the album because they knew it was good, but it's vocally intense and Dave Grohl was worried about singing it night after night on tour. He figured out how to do it live without putting so much strain on his vocals and they put it on the album.
Also, there's a reason why Prince covered this at the Superbowl, it's a great song.
A few years earlier Foo Fighters covered Darling Nikki with permission and later Prince gave them permission to perform it at the MTV VMA's. Prince praised their cover of Darling Nikki but when he played Best of Me at the Superbowl Dave Grohl said they were confused and didn't know why he did it. Prince never explicitly explained why he chose to perform the song. Prince did not ask for permission from the Foo Fighters before covering their song at the Superbowl. There is probably more to that story we will sadly never hear about.
@@evilfantasy69 I remember reading they watched the Superbowl in Neil Pearth's (Rush's Drummer) house, and went outside to smoke during the halftime. Someone called them back in the room. Dave admitted Prince killed it. They had no idea Prince will do it.
@@blkadder73 I've read conflicting stories on it but I think in Dave's memoir cleared it up. He said he didn't watch the Superbowl and didn't watch the halftime show it until the next day on his computer and he became very emotional seeing Prince cover his song. Just Google "dave grohl prince best of you" and you will see articles.
@@blkadder73 I've read conflicting stories on it but I think in Dave's memoir cleared it up. He said he didn't watch the Superbowl and didn't watch the halftime show until the next day at his computer. Seriously though, why would he not watch the halftime show and instead go outside for a smoke when Prince was performing? That makes no sense especially when is a huge Prince fan.
That might be a fact, but how was it fun? It was interesting. Not everything has to be fun. Try using other adjectives to modify the word “fact” to avoid raising expectations unreasonably.
Dave wrote this song for his sister. He told the story in an interview many many moons ago.
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
Let’s take it up a notch - them crooked vultures!
I concur!
YES! QOTSA please!!
Un -Reborn Again!!!!!!!
Better living through chemistry
My late wife didn’t like the Foos until she saw them perform this on SNL… then she was hooked. Hard to hear this without thinking about her ❤.
Elizabeth’s analysis always makes me love the song even more. Thank you! ❤
I love this song. It's very inspiring! I used to listen to Best of You and Times Like These when I needed a boost!
I love we're at nine minutes and Elizabeth is still talking about the first four seconds of this song.
Apparently you've not been to this channel before. Listen to her take on Tool.
@@shortbusdriver83 That's from four months ago. And I've been following her for years. I still love that she takes her time to analyze music and I'm going to say it.
Ive honestly never heard the phrase "musical blue balls"😂 thank u Elizabeth for that one😂
It's really musical edging, really lol
I always heard "the best of you" in two contexts and your take that the second part sounded more hopeful fits with it too. The beginning is someone taking advantage of you. The back half is are you the best you can be? Are you giving someone your best? The two go hand in hand. If you're abused, you can't be your best. But once you break free and be yourself, you can also be that best version of yourself for someone deserving.
Wow this take is amazing, never considered it that before now!🤙
Watching your videos makes me feel so vulnerable. Thank you!
That break near the end when the instruments drop out - where, as you put it, we’re able to re-center before the final push - I call that moment “musical free-fall”. That’s what it feels like to me, at least: like the first big drop on a roller coaster, when your stomach turns upside down and you know whatever happens next will be exhilarating and terrifying all at once.
So good!
I love Foo Fighters songs and Dave Grohl personality! It would be so nice to have a tea session with Dave one day!
I think Dave might be doing everything in his power to avoid an interview at the moment
Foo Fighters lyrics run the gamut from inane to profound. Sometimes they nail it and I think Best of You, even though it deals in a few platitudes, truly hits on a lot of emotional beats that we all innately feel. And then the band, Dave's vocals included, speak to your core. That's why they still draw fans to big venues. I love that you can still see it even divorced of the time the song was written slash current events.
RIP Taylor, dude was a monster on the drums.
Thank you for sharing about your depression! It's so important to acknowledge for all the folks still struggling with shame around it.
“Sometimes it's a little better to travel than to arrive”
- Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
I learned so much about living from that book.
Oh, yes. The Whole Earth catalog was also on the coffee table.
My dad gave me that book. It's an original copy from the 70s?
great book
One of the most beautiful things in the world is seeing a person pushed past the point of what they think they are capable of and then overcoming.
Awesome! This takes me back to my high school years. I said it in the live chat and I'll say it again: we need more The Warning⚡ on this channel! These girls are the Foo Fighters of the 2020s. I'm not trying to compare bands, but just a tip for those who don't know them. They are on their way up and going straight to the top! 🚀
❤❤❤⚡🤘🏼
Agreed
I'm so excited you did this one, this is far and away my favorite Foo Fighters song. Everlong is the other one, and then the rest are kind of if I am in the mood. (Like, My Hero I can only listen to now with when I'm ready to cry because all I can think of is Shane's drum tribute to his father.)
It's so cool to listen to you talk about the musicality of songs, because I never know why I am attracted to certain songs... and then you talk about the patterns or the construction or the tricks they're using in there, and it makes me understand my own tastes and preferences better, which is awesome. Thank you so much for all the teaching you do... and thank you for wanting to further the research that no one has done, because it's about time!
Loved this analysis! I always loved the connection between the first lyrics "I've got another confession to make
I'm your fool" and towards the end "I've got another confession, my friend
I'm no fool". Going from I'm your fool to I'm no fool. I always get the picture that they've overcome the grip of their struggle and through the journey of the song they've grown
As someone who also is affected by depression, the "First Ideal" hits hard. Kaladin's journey during the rest of the books written to date has definitely given me inspiration. Well that, singing, and listening to open/honest analysis.
Didn't expect the Stormlight call out. Journey Before Destination!
Life before death
Strength before Weakness.
"the most important step a man can take is always the next step"
Bridge 4!
I miss Taylor Hawkins so much. I’m so glad I had the chance to meet him and thank him for all of the joy and inspiration he gave me.
Taylor stood out in every song. Such an amazing talent. Sadly missed by so many.
I saw them live this summer, they were as always outstanding. But it just felt like something was missing. Taylor wasn't just a great drummer, his personality and who he was was also a massive part of him and how he played.
Catharsis. I think that's what makes these relatable songs so satisfying to listen to.
you HAVE TO (even if you dont analyze it) check out the wembley stadium version. still makes me cry. his brain sort of melts 2/3 through the song realizing how crazy it is to play in front of so many people.
Strongly agree. I think she should always do the live version to further imply the singers talent. Studio version always sounds too goodm not raw enough.
@@Datsun280zeeee while i do completely agree.... this specific song is special live. just... the look between dave and the drummer and the unspoken words. its so magical.
This song has gotten me through more than a few tough spots in my life ❤ And I still love Dave Grohl… despite his apparent humanity that some people love to bash him for while appreciating in his music 🙄 I have listened to this song literally a thousand times and yet I still took away so much from your analysis, Elizabeth! 🥰
I love the change-up with the instrumentation at the start of "has someone taken your faith..." It feels almost half-time.
I love how Dave always records doubles of the lead vocal and it sounds minimally processed to my ear. Makes the lead vocal sound HUGE and those who have recorded doubles know how hard it is to get them to sound close.
In your honor is still the best album Foo Fighters have ever put out. My favorite is the acoustic side, just amazing song writing. Especially the song Razor, my favorite.
Agreed. Over and Out and On the Mend are also up there amongst their best imo (the latter written when Taylor almost overdosed when they were touring o/s). So so sad in hindsight 😢
In Your Honor has the best Album Intro OF ALL TIME and all the songs are absolute bangers!
Always choke up at "time in the sun" where Taylor sings iirc.
YES! I have been listening to this album almost nonstop since seeing them in July.
Omg I was so excited when I saw this thumbnail yeeesss!! I KNEW you would absolutely DISSECT this video! 💜
If I remember correctly, the music video Director had lost his wife and was in a deep depression and this song helped him heal from that and got him back into directing and editing.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for doing this reaction, Elizabeth!! It was so friggin' awesome. I can't express how much your commentary on this moved me. Thank you so much for that!
this is yet another song/video that got me through the recovery associated with repeated incursions into the flesh behind my eyes and your analysis/appreciation of it makes me smile really big. *high-fives-like-whoa*
it is truly relatable. this song along with the visuals of the video, gets me everytime.
For the longest time, All My Life was the only Foo Fighters song I gave half a damn about (still mostly is), but this is the first time I've paid attention to this song's lyrics and meaning and it's hitting me particularly hard in my life right now.
I hope it’s doing so in a helpful, relatable way.
You're the BEST. Thanks Elizabeth :)
The live at Wembley version is all of this and a profound, career defining breakdown moment.
This song is fantastic live, and there are great coverage of it on TH-cam, he has just the best audience interaction 😍
This song pushed me over the finish line at the Barcelona Marathon a couple of years ago. I will remember that forever. I also liked Prince's rendition of the song at the Super Bowl.
This is my favorite song of The Foo Fighters
Thanks for the great reaction and analyse
Please react to Jeff Buckley's live performance of his song "Grace" at the BBC Late Show. This will surely start you down the Jeff Buckley rabbit hole, maybe the best rock vocalist in the 90s.
I'm not really a fan of Foo Fighters, but this song in particular I really love. It really captures emotional pain and frustration in a very relatable way.
I highly recommend reacting to Apocalyptica - 'Bittersweet' feat. Lauri Ylönen & Ville Valo
The stark contrast between Ville's and Lauri's voices is unbelievable yet they fit so well and sound beautiful together!
Yes please. Absolute must. Such a great song
So true!!!
I also recommend Apocalyptica and Till Lindemann performing the German version of David Bowie's Heroes - Helden.
Yes! Also Wicked Game by HIM the 1996 version
Lot of crying watching your reaction! Since I'm a hugh fan of Foo Fighters, my father used to wish me happy birthday every year with that song, that I love. Since he passed, the song does really strong sense in me, and I'm bearely able to listen it without tears in my eyes.. a truthfull hymn on struggling, sure it is... Thanks for your videos, I learn a lot from them!! Cheers!!!
“Life before Death, Strength before Weakness and Journey before Destination" - ideals to live by
*taps wrists together* Bridge Four!
Didn't expect to find more Stormlight Archive fans here!
The combination of high fantasy and psycho therapy self-help is AMAZING!
Brandon ❤
Thank you for talking about depression. It's something I've lived with since I was a preteen and it's so difficult.
yeah same best thing to do is just enjoy life you are not a victim
@@sac5608 cool story, bro
@@Toast_the_Toaster617 enjoy your life brotendo
RIP Taylor
Damn it Taylor. Why’d you have to go and do that 😞
I love your Foo Fighters reviews! My favorites to watch for sure.
Good Statement, Miss E. 👍 Let's stick with the music and #letsgettoit
I love the Foo Fighters. Their music speaks to life.
I am a amateur musician at best and I learn so much from your videos. Not just about vocals but music production and song creation. I am currently trying to add some distortion to my vocals and I am learning to play with it through your videos. I am a supporter of your research and I am so looking forward to learning more. TYhanks for your hard work.
The new The Warning live at Pepsi Center of Dust To Dust/Dull Knives would be perfect for analysis. (D2D/DK)
The Warning has a bitter sweet relationship with the Foo Fighters. They opened for the Foo Fighters in Mexico City, which ended up, sadly, being Taylor Hawkins last performance. The 3 sisters of The Warning were deeply upset. Their concert at the Pepsi Center is one of highest energy concerts I have watched. Their drummer Paulina aka Pau, at age 22, is already at the top of the list of drummers who sing.
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@@andyschnell58 🔥
The Warning Army invades!!🤘🏼⚡️
That was a phenomenal performance!!
My favorite D2D and Dull Nives live preformences by far.
@andyschnell58 I forgot that was the last concert Taylor played. Rip Taylor
Everything they've released from Pepsi Center is great (Dany's vocals on "Choke" are better than they were at the Teatro Metropolitan show) but Dust to Dust/DullKnives is an awesome choice because you get both Pau and Dany singing lead in one video.
I appreciate you sharing about your mental health experiences ❤
Well, who hasn't a Foo Fighters addiction?😇
Ok beyond an awesome reaction/analysis of one of rocks greatest vocalists/greatest songs you also know the fantasy GOAT Sanderson? That journey before destination part made me fall in love with this channel all over again. Can't wait for the results of your "harsh/extreme" vocal study, thank you so much for being the individual to get the ball rolling on that research. I hope you know how loved and appreciated you are by your community
If you want to go dark with Foo Fighters, I recommend the live version of “Razor” from the Skin & Bones orchestral tour. It starts around the 1:35 mark.
I'm not the charismatic voice but I'll check it out anyways
My favorite Foo Fighters song! They have a lot of great ones but there's something about this one that really grabs me.
You should watch Prince's Superbowl performance where he includes the song in his halftime medley.
I was rewatching that performance the other day and thought she should definitely cover that.
This is the answer, I believe. I think she saw Prince sing this at Superbowl. Which he did as a “payback” to Foo Fighters for covering Darling Nikki. They had asked his permission and he told them to “write their own music”…they covered it anyhow and he did this at Superbowl. I was in Heaven-my favorite Foo song and Prince singing it!!! Would love her to cover that performance but I am sure it is heavily copyrighted?
How serendipitous is this reaction and his confession? Humans are flawed and we make bad choices, still gotta love the music. I'm sure the next FF album will have some current events fueling the lyrics. Loved how this song hit you. After hearing it 100's of times is still does. Loved the Brandon Sanderson shout out, have read almost everything and love it all.
Two song recs: 1. Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire. 2. Sisters of Mercy - Floodland
Sisters Of Mercy, something from Floodland or Vision Thing would be great yeah, Andrew's voice so "characteristic"? if that makes sense.
Not only is this a great song.... from an editor's perspective, there is so much material and edits in the video. One of my favorites.
I have a really great story about this song. I went to a Foo Fighters concert in 2017. During this song, the crowd was doing the vocalization. We got to a point where the vocalizations were supposed to be over, but we kept doing it. Dave stopped the band and said "What the fuck are you doing? That's not how the song ends. I want to finish the song. Do you want to finish the song?" It was so much fun!
Foo Fighter Recommendation: "Times Like These" from the Taylor Hawkins Memorial Concert, "Rescued", "No Son of Mine", "But Here We Are", "Waiting on a War", ""Long Road to Ruin", "Hey Johnny Park!", and "Saint Cecilia."
This song has always been in my marathon training play list. I love this song! Powerful!
It's an unfortunate reality that celebrities will rarely ever love up to the persona we assign them, especially when it's as positive as the one we've collectively given Dave Grohl. Still an absolute banger of a song.
That's why we shouldn't put any of them on a pedestal or idolize them. Paramore's Idle Worship comes to mind in situations like these.
Love them for their music but understand that you don't truly know anything about these musicians or celebrities. And that's honestly fine. Let their private lives stay private.
I love these analyses so much.
By far the most underrated Foo Fighters songs. One of my all time favorite Foo Fighters songs. I lost my mother 10 years ago and this song always makes me think of her. Her and my dad were just at the end of their divorce when she died.
You check out Tired Of You.
Underrated? It's consistently listed as one of their best songs, hardly underrated.
🙄 Geez sorry.
I am not a Singer person, but this music makes me want tô get a mic and scream so hard, that i think my soul would explode!
And your analysis was perfect
How about some Tragically Hip? 🇨🇦
Great Choice!!! RIP Gord Downie! My personal choice for the 1st reaction would be Grace, Too, but Bobcaygeon would also be a great start to the Hip!!!
"Courage" is a poignant track sung by a unique talent, but those who are 'guiding' E are devoid of the necessary 90's wisdom/palate to make the assoc suggestion. th-cam.com/video/FhpezwGtDEg/w-d-xo.html
yes, please! So good!
@@blakerbnsn was just thinking about making a recommendation for the Hip while driving on Saturday night; so many options!! Blow at High Dough would be awesome, so would 50 mission cap or New Orleans is Sinking or Nautical Disaster
Wow, that would be amazing! Saw them live five times. RIP Gord Downie.
Lol enjoy! Elizabeth they're a good group to break down . Rock and roll forever girl . 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️
reacting to this song at this moment in life Dave was the most brilliant strategy I've ever seen
Elizabeth i love your videos you make and I want you to carry on ❣️
The Lizzy Hale cover of this is pretty damn good too
I liked the Foo Fighters before I heard this song. They had several good songs that I liked listening to over the years. When I heard this for the first time it made me sit down and listen again. Then you start actually hearing the lyrics and I think it is one of the most beautifully written songs. The duality of the meaning of the title, the one liners that just make you really think and relate, the passion and pain in his voice, the driving instruments behind him. I fell in love with Foo Fighters after this song.
Still love Dave. Their lives are their own and unless it wasn't consentual, I don't care about his private life. It's between the parties involved and their families.
I agree with you, their personal lives are none of my business, as long as they're consenting adults. Moving along, I frickin love this song.
What about his wife and kids?
Their business, not ours.
@@iainhenderson4385 It is none of your business and does not affect you in any way
I worry about him. Taylor and his mom died within a few months of each other. I feel like he’s a bit untethered. But, none of my business. I’m not in his marriage or family.
Love Foo Fighters and love Brandon Sanderson's writing! Thanks so much Elizabeth for linking 2 of my favourite things! And this song specifically and the Way of Kings!! Kaladin's journey vibes with this song in so many ways, everything he went through, to still do his best, show the best of himself (even when he didnt want to, didnt believe in himself, and didnt think he could) while never letting it all get the best of him. Im going to re read it now and play Best of You while hes speaking the First Ideal!!
I think Elizabeth has a Foo Fighters addiction 🤔
Of course she does ❤
Hands down the best rock band for nearly 30 years ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Can't blame her
Her and millions of others. They're an incredible band!
Understandable!
Don't we all? 😂😂
Dave Grohl is simultaneously a pioneer, a master lyricist, tremendously gifted multi-instrument musician & to top it all off, he's a genuinely nice guy with a wicked sense of humor.
I understand you’re a vocal coach yet I love when you recognize the music. Love your nod to Taylor Hawkins’ drumming at the end. Taylor was a master that provided so much to FF.
Couple 90s hits, LA band, amazing singer: CONCRETE BLONDE. You'll love them
Yes!! Johnette Napolitano’s voice is amazing!
Heal It Up is a great intro. Not my fave, but I think a good song to begin with.
@snezeire totally. There's a live version on TH-cam from the old john Stewart show. I think a live version of Joey where it's only her and guitar would be good too
Dave Grohl is one of the biggest influences that got me to start playing music. While I'm nowhere near as talented as him, he brought that love and passion out of me and I'll be forever grateful. He changed my life for the better
One of the best music videos of the 2000s and of all time! It's an intense emotional rollercoaster of a video and the director of the video lost his wife and i think daughter in a fire before the video was made and the director had resentment and guilt about it and the video references it along with themes of life and death. It makes me emotional every time i see it!
This song makes me choke up every time, gets me right in the feels
Take a look at anything from the album Wasting Lights from Foo Fighters, it was recorded ON TAPE, no modern tech or pro tools used, just pure sound! there's a documentary about it called Back and Forth, so cool!!
just wanted to say I really appreciate you admit you recognize a part of a song, some of these songs are so popular it would be quite unbelievable if you hadn't heard at least some of them. Great video as always :)
Check out Mazzy star - Fade in to you
OK. But there’s a lot of other Hope Sandoval vocals I hope she’d do first. Hope and the Warm Inventions are such an underrated band.
Also, thanks for reminding me of her. I was trying to decide what to listen to this afternoon.
All right! Stormlight reference! I always love it when my fandoms cross over like that.
Anything by fiona apple she is so talented and interesting and intelligent
My favorite Foo song ever. 🎶
He really do be confessin'
It's so much fun listening to your breakdown. Awesome awesome awesome songs
I need to see Kai Tangata by Alien Weaponry
Awesome analysis. There's a fascinating making of this video behind the scenes you can watch on TH-cam. Apparently, the director of it was still recovering from the death of his wife so much of it is about dealing with pain and grief.
Gimme Shelter by the Stones, please.
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I know Elizabeth loves live versions, but this one has to be the original off of Let it Bleed featuring backing vocals by Merry Clayton.
@@dennishawks3836 agreed!
This and "Walk" are two of my favorite Foo Fighters songs. Walk has such a brilliant buildup that takes you from tapping your fingers to bouncing around the house/car.
“Musical Blue Balls” Best comment by Elizabeth yet! LOL