Vocal ANALYSIS of Operation: Mindcrime. Assassinations? Brainwashing?!
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- I started at the end of this series with "Eyes of a Stranger", and for copyright reasons, couldn't really do the whole album. So here we are with the first major installment with "Suite Sister Mary"! I absolutely adore Geoff Tate's vocals, and this series has really got me wanting to go down a rabbit hole!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Queensrÿche performing "Suite Sister Mary” for the very first time.
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Performed by Queensrÿche - Words and Music by Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo
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Hi, so awesome that you finally did this. Have you listened to the album from start to finish? Fantastic story. I’m sure you know, but this video is part of Operation:Livecrime. It’s the live version of the album while they were on tour. If you get an opportunity, I highly recommend watching it as the stage production and videos playing behind the band, give an exciting visual of the story. I saw this particular tour 7 times and every one was individually epic!! Anyway, THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS. One of my fav songs on the album. See you next time. 🙏🏼❤️🤘🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🥳✌️
Thanks for digging into the story of this LP, and taking the time to give a bit of an explanation. I've been a huge fan of this band since their first release in the early 80's...To this day 'Ryche is a regular listen several times a week. The only time that I got to take in one of their shows was on the Mindcrime Tour...one of the absolute best shows I've ever been to over the years (200+).
Nikki didn't kill Mary, Dr X did. Nikki did kill the priest
Seven bridges road by home free
Saw geoff tate last week
Elizabeth’s reaction to these metal songs…this is how we wished our girlfriends in high school would have reacted.
SO PERFECTLY SAID. THEY LOOKED AT US LIKE WE WERE IDIOTS. seems maybe they were projecting idiocy from another source. MY FIRST QUEENSRYCHE ALBUM WAS SENT THROUGH COLUMBIA RECORDS AND TAPES AUTOMATICALLY. I THINK IT WAS 1982-3 . I HAD NO IDEA WHO THEY WERE . I LOVE QUEENSRYCHE ABSOLUTELY. I LOVE THE WAY THIS PERSON FEELS THE ENERGY AND PASSION WITH A MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE THAT DESCRIBES MORE DETAIL THAN YOU WOULD EVER WANT BUT NONETHELESS. INFORMATIONAL....BRILLIANT
@@DV82excess That's how I got my intro to Queensryche too!
How do I thumbs up this twice?
Haha. So true. I wish my wife had reacted that way, now I wish my daughter reacted that way.
At least I’ve got my son who does.
It's how some of us girls wish their boyfriends responded to these songs 😉
The whole album Operation: Mindcrime is musical perfection. I’m not even a huge Queensyrche fan, but that album is easily top 10 all time for me.
Absolutely. I never got into them, but I LOVE this album.
Operation: Livecrime :) I like it when groups play a whole album live and records it.
Operation: Mindcrime was and is, Queensryche's magnum opus.
It was the absolute pinnacle of their art!
I think the live version is even better. Incredible…
Couldn't agree more. Simply an incredible accomplishment by the band.
This is not only Queensryche's greatest album and the height of their musical career, but quite possibly the best metal album ever, in my humble opinion. It couldn't have been any better.
Surely the best concept album in the history of hard rock
It is the best composition. Everything is on point and exaxt. It was composed to draw you in. And it is also a timeless story because it will never end.
I don't know how much was on purpose or how much was just the perfect mix. But yes. It's a masterpiece I. Sonic and vocal construction. I've never heard anything that even can compare. It's just absolutely perfect in music, vocals, story and lyrics. That last longer than their time. It's a timeless creation. It still works. It still is relevant. It's a resonating work.
And Jethro Tull got the Grammy that year. And the Grammies have been basically dead to me ever since.
I have a hard time choosing between Mindcrime and Empire, although I would say most of the songs on Mindcrime are consistent. Still, they're both amazing from the standpoint that they're polar opposites from the band.
I've been listening to this song for nearly 35 years, and it still gives me goosebumps. One of the best albums ever made.
Everytime.
Elizabeth: "Today we're reacting to Suite Sister Mary by Queensryche."
Me: "I've been waiting for you. Come in."
Dude...
Best Comment EVER!!!!
I see what you did there ;)
*applause*
Hall Of Fame Comment
Well played, sir. Well played.
To the extent copyright allows, please do as much of this album as possible. The vocals. The music. The lyrics. The story. It is a masterpiece.
yes please
One of my all time favorite albums! Great songs, great story and amazing music!
Greatest concept album of all time !!! Right up there with Pink Floyd's The Wall !!!
Especially the live crime version
I’d love to hear a few tracks from Empire. Della Brown and Jet City Woman particularly. They show his more jazzy style than operatic metal
So who else watched this whole video then screamed I'VE HAD ENOUGH AND I WANT OUT!!! It's the beginning of the next song, for those that don't know. "Needle Lies"
Brilliant breakdown by the way.
You can't walk away now. Mu hu hu ha ha ha ha
@@KainzMusic hehehehee
I was there for the filming of this... It was done in Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin. It was on their Empire tour... and to everyone's surprise they played the whole Mindcrime album from start to finish. No other show has even compared.
Soooooo jealous
Desperately wish i had been alive for it. My dad was there too. Luckily geoff Tate was touring performing the album recently amd we got to see it then. Was beyond words
I've seen them twice, once in front row center, & I caught 3 drumsticks that night.
BUT... I did not see this tour, & I really wish I had. This album is incredible, & is in my top 5 albums ever, & it will stay there for all, (my,) time!! 🤘😁
I was at the Show in 1988
I was at the Milwaukee show right behind the cameraman, I got the setlist from him and as he was tearing down they came back out for another encore that was not on the list and he didnt get any of it. To this day i have only missed 2 QR shows in my area and theres another one coming up soon :)
This was Queensryche at their Zenith. At this particular time in history, No one could touch them,...... NO ONE !
Agree. They were the best rock band in the world during the three album span from Rage to Empire.
And that is why they were the opener for Metallica ?
@@louiselockett2905 that tour Suicidal Tendencies open for Queensryche. QR played all of OMC then after a short intermission player a large part of Empire and a good swath of their entire catalog up until that point. That tour was in 1991.
@@louiselockett2905 They opened for several bands during the Rage for Order tour. They always left the audience in awe at the end of their set.
@@vaughnbrady4454 i am referring to the tour in '88 when they were on tour for mindcrime and opening for Metallica. I have this concert video and it was for enpire. Im not saying which one was better just who was bigger.
Elizabeth do me a favor. Put your headphones on, all lights off in your favorite chair, and play this album all the way through. It is absolutely fantastic
Aye!!!
@@verdonix1976 Thanks, Happy, you crazy blue winged cat!
YES! the first time I experienced this album, I visited my best friend at midnight after work. We smoked a joint, I leaned back my car seat and just listened to it all the way through. It was AMAZING
100%
Aye man save some orgasms for the rest of us
They sent him to kill Mary, but he's in love with her. This song is about his torment and how he doesn't want to hurt her... You can feel his pain in Geoff Tate's voice...
You nailed it sir
Geoff Tate was on a completely different level of singing when it comes to 80's metal. Operation Mindcrime was one of the best albums of the decade. I saw the entire album performed live during the Building the Empire tour. Absolutely amazing. The band was easily one of the most talented. So many great songs I could recommend. Love your reaction!!!
RIGHT?!? This album kicked so much ass, but It took Silent Lucidity to get them the recognition they deserved. I'll never forget being at the Mindcrime show in Memphis when a kid behind me (during Mindcrime) screams out "Silent Lucidity". I turned and yelled "FUCK Silent Lucidity". Nothing against the song. I love the song, but just not the time.
Scott Rockenfeld sounds like a thunderstorm at the perfect moments. He is a an underrated talent on drums.
I couldn't agree more. Been a fan since the EP. I think Scott is criminally underrated.
Agreed. And an absolute gentleman, too! :)
See: Anarchy-X
One of my favorite openings (though its track 2) of any album ever. Scotts drums in that have become iconic to me. Opening a live show with that drum beat and bass line as the band fills the stage is like a religious experience.
Great musicality to what he did, in addition to just carrying to beat. Always loved his drumming.
I was in high school when this album came out, and I was a writer for my school paper, so I reviewed this album. I'll never forget it, I wrote that Rockenfeld's snare sounded "like a gunshot." The man's drumming SKILLS are elite, and his drum TONE is spectacular as well.
Mindcrime: easily one of the best, most musically literate albums ever. When it came out, I honestly thought "They're done" because seriously, how could they top it? Some good songs came after, but as an album... magic. Perfection. There was nothing like it before or since.
Ummmm Pink Floyd’s The Wall was first.
I like Empire just as well. Another masterpiece and more accessible than OM.
@@ubermac85 First at what, impersonating Queensryche?
@@markbernhardt6281 The Wall was released a year before Queensryche even formed as a band.
@@ryanzillmer8511 The only difference is...The Wall SUCKS by comparison...IMHO. You want a REAL rock opera, Check out WASP: The Crimson Idol.
I love how geeked out you get when you analyze tracks from this masterpiece of an album.
Exactly. Every time she hears a new one, she gets blown away by another aspect of their abilities. It’s great!
They played this whole thing during the Empire tour, which I saw twice. The first time I was just screaming/singing my head off. But the second time I was sick as a dog. On first blush you'd think that would suck but it was a blessing in disguise. I had to just sit there and calmly take it all in. I came to appreciate the tour and the performance so much more on that day.
They played the whole thing on the empire tour because even though technically the tour was in support of their empire album when they released operation mind crime they didn't have the money to do it the way they wanted to but they did on the empire tour so even though it was the empire tour was actually the operation mind crime tour
I was in Reno - which show(s) were you at?
Saw that tour/show in Greenville, SC. Empire, then Mindcrime in it's entirety. One of the best concerts l've ever seen, just magnificent!
@@johngerson7335 I saw it in Dayton, Ohio. It was absolutely brilliant! It is the best concert I've ever been to.
Operation: Mindcrime is *easily* a top-5 concept album, *EVER* to be honest. It is also unquestionably Queensryche's high point. The entire album is incredibly good, start to finish. You can't go wrong reacting to literally any song on the album. It's seriously *that* good.
Iron Maiden released Seventh Son of a Seventh Son about two months prior to OM. OM even made Iron Maiden stop in their tracks and say “Now, that’s how you do a concept album”.
There's a Woman in my Life...from Burn to The Lady Wore Black...A Female Ozzy....complete with Blue Oyster Cult bloodlettings,pull arm and fist down from the sky...Sythe Kook Was Mary K ! ooh ! oooh !! Ooooooa !!!! So mon...
Hell, maybe even just a top 5 album period. This album is seriously awesome!
Easily in it mate. Along with W.A.S.P.'s Crimson Idol, Maiden's SSOASS and Pink Floyd's The Wall
This album STILL holds up even 30+ years later. One of those rare albums that is great from beginning to the end.
And not just the music, the story as well, just substitute Q for X and you’re good to go
It’s so cool to see someone enjoying something I’ve loved for over 30 years. These guys were such a special band and Tate is one of the best. I can’t wait for you to continue to listen to this great band. Thank you!
“VOCAL GOD””love it.
Your facial expressions and joy is phenomenal.
Yes, so happy to see more Queensrÿche. So many reactors stop with Take Hold of the Flame without digging into the real meat of the band. And this album has some TEETH to the lyrics aswell as Tate's stunning vocals. Possibly the best concept album of all time.
I'm not going anywhere. When I love an artist, I go back to them, even if it takes a year or two. We will hear more of Geoff Tate!
@@TheCharismaticVoice just found your channel and its really great, your reaction to the music is so pure and really fun to see, have you thought of looking at Avenge Sevenfold song Hail to the King (Download Festival 2014) 😎
@@TheCharismaticVoice Love to hear that, can't wait for you to get to Queen of the Reich xD
@@TheCharismaticVoice Would be Awesome if you could React to the Whole CD!! Definitely a great CD that is!
@@TheCharismaticVoice you should request an interview from Geoff Tate! ;)
Let's not forget DeGarmos amazing backing vocals that complement Tate so well. I would love to see her take on the whole album in one shot, then give her thoughts when finished. Such an epic and amazing journey. Easily my #1 album of all time.
YES! I would like that as well! I call it a “Rock Opera”. Opera, right up her alley!! Ms. Charismatic Voice? Will you?
Agreed watching her reactions is like watching someone on Christmas morning seeing all the presents that were put under the tree when she was sleeping. It would be great to watch her listen to it in it's entirety.
My absolute favourite band since I was a teen back in the 80’s. Geoff’s voice will always have a special place in my heart. The best voice ever in metal!
They were arguably the best band on the planet on that tour, each musician was at the height of their powers. Whilst Tate deservedly gets the plaudits for his performances, guitarist Chris DeGarmo and bassist Eddie Jackson’s backing vocals were integral to the bands sound and are often overlooked.
Lest we forget DeGarmos writing as well as spectacular backing vocals
As other have already said, DeGarmo and Tate were Queensrÿche.... The conversation pretty much ends there. Yes, the band had great players, and Scott Rockenfield is another that never get's the credit he deserves as an absolutely monstrous drummer, but at the end of the day, the writing duo of DeGarmo and Tate made that band what it was. Kind of like Journey (and many other bands).... The writing team of Perry, Schon, and Cain was what made Journey the insane success they were. Once you remove one, it's all downhill from there. Once DeGarmo left Ryche, there was no hope of ever capturing that kind of prolific writing ever again.
I believe Chris worked extensively with Geoff on all the vocal melodies whilst he was in the band, and that he was the glue in the creative process. It’s telling that from Q2K onwards the vocal melodies and approach did shift significantly, and not for the better. For me, Queensryche never recovered after DeGarmo left.
DeGarmo isnt credited enough as a guitar player in my opinion. Everyone should know who he is.
@@brydeter326 we do.. he's a pilot.. lol just kidding.. Chris was great and an integral part of the band.
Operation: Mindcrime is one of the best concept albums ever recorded. I’ve been waiting for E to do a react video for some of the deeper cuts in this album.
Mindcrime is a masterpiece and it will be forever. I can't count how often I heard this LP.
Interesting to note too, Geoff's daughter (Emily Tate) has been singing the role of "Mary" during Geoff's recent tours, playing OpMC live in full.
Unfortunately she has not inherited her Dad's voice...
She's amazing! I've seen them do it 4 times now.
I think Suite Sister Mary is THE most beautiful and evocative music suite in heavy metal history. This song is a big part of what makes this album so great. Also, he didn't kill Mary; he went there to do so, but he couldn't do it. They made plans to escape together, and when he told Dr. X that he wanted out (The Needle Lies), Dr. X figured out what was going on and killed her and framed Nicky for it, effectively killing (literally with Mary) two birds with one stone, silencing them both. Nicky was waiting for Mary to meet him so they could escape, but the cops were tipped off and arrested him for her murder instead. (Breaking the Silence and then I Don't Believe in Love). Nicky has a complete mental breakdown in custody and is deemed insane after spilling his guts about Dr. X and Operation: Mindcrime, repeating over and over that he didn't kill Mary, that it was this "Dr. X". The authorities don't believe his story, deem him mentally unfit and he ends up in a psychiatric ward for the criminally insane (Eyes of a Stranger).
And then the live version of mindcrime 1 and 2 come out and we find out Dr X did not do it…
Indeed.
I was hoping someone would fill in the blanks on Elizabeth's story. Also, noting that Mary is still used as a prostitute for the cult, especially the priest who "takes her once a week on the altar like a sacrifice" (the very same priest who "saved her from the streets" does still use her the same way, so did he save her? He just changed the environment in which she is used as a tool).
Hence "the holy altar burn my thighs spread in the sacrificial rite" : she is literally feeling the rape on the altar.
The album's lyrics are very political : government is corrupt, church is corrupt, and the revolution leaders are even more corrupt and use the downtrodden's revolt and hope just to use them for their own power.
Back in 90-91, I was in Desert Shield/Storm and listened to this entire album daily on a discman. The beauty of listening to this helped with getting through a dark time and place.
God bless you, and thank you for your service to this once great nation.
Thank you for your service to our great country! #USA
Thank you for your service to our great country! #USA
Thank you for your service to our great country!
That's incredible, bro. I always love to hear what kinds of things actual warriors like yourself used for motivation and escape in the most dangerous and stressful situations. I know personally, the start of that 2nd verse in Eyes Of A Stranger was one of the most powerful chords I had ever heard, effected me massively, and used it quite often to snap myself out of the doldrums whenever I needed a kick. Thank you for your service and Rock on.
The vocals of Geoff Tate are perfection. I absolutely LOVE Queensrÿche!!!
Love this channel! Elizabeth’s expressions and joy when Geoff sings is how I still feel about him! One of the greatest voices in metal history! You have to have him for Tea Time!!!
When Queensryche released their EP and people heard the title track “Queen of the Reich as well as The Lady Wore Black everyone who loved metal knew that this was a band to be reckoned with. It was progressive metal but much more.
I saw the Queen of the Reich video one morning on MTV waiting to go to school. I was instantly hooked.
Night rider! That scream in the beginning!!!
Amen... we were trying to decide if this new guy was more like Halford or Dickinson or maybe Dio... but no. Tate was his own animal. Just a fucking beast.
Truth
Operation: Mindcrime is Geoff’s pride and joy. He’s very proud of that piece of art and rightfully so. Suite Sister Mary is definitely one of the best, if not, the best song off that album. Such a well composed song with powerful vocal performances.
I've done karaoke to all there songs and have to say the needle lies EOAS and I don't believe in love and revolution calling were harder to do for me personally . Suiter sister Mary and the mission are personally my favorites to sing though .
Honestly I couldn't do the whole album by the time I was half way through the album singing karaoke my throat was shot and I struggled and hurt my voice doing it the rest of the way . Thank God I found an app that someone took the time to eliminate all the vocals and I could hear myself doing it in it's entirety fun times . I have to add that the words didn't come out it was just an awesome instrumental so you had to know every single word and sing it and luckily I remembered them . Btw I did have to sing the sister Mary parts in order to not lose my place so luckily I'm the only one who ever heard it .
I don't know how you could pick any one song off that album. Every song, every riff, every rythm, every drum scale and base line is sheer perfection.
I remember him singing with that girl on tour! Chills man, chills.
this is Chris Degarmos brainchild
@@wisconsinfishingwithjimmyj5219 I know that and geoff always got the accolades because of his voice. Now I know he helped with the lyrics some but the composition and story for the album was chris DeGarmo all the way!!!!
What this puts in my mind is what Freddie Mercury said "I want to bring Ballet to the masses" Well Queensryche brought Opera to the masses.
This band was so ahead of its time . They were a phenomenal band to see live
Mindcrime is the absolute pinnacle of Geoff's voice. When they performed this album in concert, they often performed the entire album in order. I actually have the Operation Livecrime DVD of the performance and it remains a favorite. LOVE LOVE LOVE this album and thank you so much for the continued review of it (and all your reviews!)
I saw this tour, here’s a snippet mid show:
Geoff to the crowd:
“Do you believe in love?!”
Crowd: “YEAHHHHHHHH!!!”
Geoff: “DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE?!!!”
Crowd: “YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!”
Geoff: “I don’t.” 😂
Cue the song I Don’t Believe In Love.
Yessssssss!!!! Omigod, I remember that! My best friend and I screamed "me either!" in response, lol.
He’s a clever guy.
Yep. Same here. Denver Colorado show. What an experience.
Saw them live for this album...they exhausted the audiece. The show was like 3 hours of pure perfection. If you closed your eyes you could swear it was the album playing. They were the most professional, spot on, phenomial band I have (along with Rush), or probably ever will see live.
Yes. I saw them tour the album...it was impressive.
When you analyzed "Silent Lucidity" lots of us knew you were being robbed. This song was the first one I thought of. I'm glad you listened to people's advice. Looks like they were right. You literally couldn't listen for more than 10 seconds without your jaw dropping and stopping the playback...lol. This is Tate and Queensryche at their peak as far as I am concerned. Silent Lucidity is a pop hit that came later... but this song is the band at full potential. I shed happy tears watching you enjoy this as much as I have. The whole album is amazing.
Geoff takes his voice to edge of insanity! When he goes for the power vocal it’s ridiculous, so brilliant!!
If you didn't know, Geoff Tate is a classically trained opera singer. He's amazing! You should listen to more Queensryche, keeping that in mind. They're impressive in sooo many ways. 👏👏👏
Yeah my ex wife is a nurse and took care of his voice coach. She said nice person.
Actually, I know that this "classically trained opera" thing has been around for a while and I believed it too but in an interview just over a week ago Geoff Tate says he only took about 6 months of vocal coaching after high school when he decided to sing instead of play keys. Which is really a testament to the skill of his vocal coach and Geoff's dedication to learn. Interview here: th-cam.com/video/hN_PuYp--Eg/w-d-xo.html
@@jamesyoung7560 yes, he definitely talented!
He has a five octave vocal range.
@@guymorris6596 she absolutely has given him more praise than any other musician she’s ever critiqued. He is absolutely incredible.
Queensryche’s “Road to Madness” is a must listen. It contains some of Geoff’s best work. Stick to the studio version for the best version.
Absolutely. Another mind blowing story with a twist ending... Wait until you find out what it is..
That album was phenomenal. I was fortunate enough to buy their first EP on a whim when it came out. I absolutely love Road to Madness and the whole The Warning album. These guys were awesome
I've been begging for her to do RTM forever! One of Geoff's greatest performances!
Oh yeah, I would recommend "Roads to Madness" as well. It's one of my favourite songs on "The Warning", and together with "Operation: Mindcrime" my favourite Queensryche albums.
Absolutely yes,
I died at the pause right before the "Mary, my lady of pain" duet.
I Remember Now and Anarchy X are not to be overlooked
I died every time she paused!!!!
This was one of my wishes, and I'm so happy, you went for it! It is one of my favorite songs of all time and it gives so much, has so many different layers, and the duett with Pamela is just awesome. I was hoping you'd do the analysis one day, and you did! I really hope you enjoyed it!
As this is the live version, there is the intro missing, which gives a tiny bit more context:
Light thunder.
You hear a car next to you, motor running and the window whirrs down.
A male voice speaks out of the window:
"Kill her. That's all you have to do"
You answer in disbelief: "Kill Mary?"
"She's a risk! And get the priest as well..."
Window whirrs up again and the car leaves.
Heavier thunder in the background...
And that's where the live version sets in.
My favorite group ever. Geoff has an amazing voice. The band is super tight. This album is the greatest album ever made. Geoffs characters didn't kill her. She kills herself. I love watching you pick out all you do. You're very gifted. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. God bless
X killed her and framed him
The first "mine" refers to the streets, as in he's in his element. The second "mine" refers to the two of them running away together and getting out of this alive. Unfortunately, Dr X isn't happy that his assassin failed to take out Mary, so he has to do it himself, then frame the now distraught assassin for it all... and then, as his doctor, keep him well-medicated, so he can't talk about all that he's done for Dr. X...
Well done, Mina. You are very correct. I'm glad someone else understood the album so well.
@@mikecronis I have listened this album for years and have never gotten all of the story straight....finally someone llaid it out pretty clearly....
Nailed it.
This is accurate. Though QR has provided multiple ways Mary was killed in subsequent iterations. The album talks about "her rosary wrapped around her neck", indicating she was strangled. But on Operation Mindcrime II live video they show Dr. X. hypnotizing her to shoot herself. Finally the original OM video showed Dr. X strangling her. Best not to think about it too much.
Interesting interpretation. Except the phrase is “they’re mine” and it would seem more that he’s referring to the streets in both. Nikki wants them to run away together but if you listen more carefully to the lyrics I believe Mary refuses to go, resigned to her fate. She is ready for Nikki to just shoot her there and then. They do not leave together. The next track, Electric Requiem, is where he returns to find her dead.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: 'Operation: Mindcrime' is an absolute masterpiece of an album. When you can get the time, I highly recommend listening to it all the way through, start to finish. Your analyses are pretty much spot-on with the lyrics. Awesome stuff, as always, Elizabeth. 🤘🎸🎵🎶
Please do more Queensryche!!! Your musical knowledge and obvious love of music makes these videos really amazing. We feel your enjoyment doing these. I hope others feel this same joy when I get to share Queensryche to friends who have never experienced them before. Having just moved to Florida, I hope to spread the joy to a whole new region. I am sending links to your videos to do that. 😎👍
YES! This is an epic album and Geoff was sooooooooo perfect for this kind of album. So damn good.
"Geoff Tate is a Vocal God"....yes....yes he is!
@UserNo84, seen him in November he picks his spots at 62....still gets there once in awhile
Ahhhhh! My heart leapt when I saw that E was tackling the epic, cinematic, emotionally turbulent turning point of the Mindcrime story, performed live here during the classic Operation Livecrime show when the band was undoubtedly firing on all cylinders. Then I realized that I will be MISSING THE PREMIER DUE TO WORK and my heart plummeted to earth like Wile E Coyote using an anvil for a parachute.
Still going to rule though!
This IS the live version!
@@TheCharismaticVoice I actually have the Operation Livecrime VHS TAPE!! This is hitting this old man right in the nostalgia! The song and performance are still as riveting as they were thirty one years ago!
@@oglschmitt I've got that VHS too!
@@TheCharismaticVoice Definitely Watch the Whole Live Concert!! Definitely worth it!! I believe you will Enjoy it!
I've never admitted this to anyone but sometimes when listening to this composition alone, the emotion is caught so well it actually brings me to tears...and I'm a guy who rarely sheds a tear over anything. This is my favorite album of all time. I have seen Operation Mind Crime live after it's inception 4 or 5 times and each anniversary tour. This band just had that magic and that voice. That incredible, impeccable voice. I met Jeff in Texas after his Mindcrime 25th anniversary tour and was stunned at his baritone. I flew down from Seattle and he asked me if it was raining when I left. Of course it was I told him. I miss the rain he said. Talented and a little cray, cray
I am so happy you reacted to this song. It is my absolute favorite on the album, and your expressions hearing it for the first time were so bright and awed. I could tell you found it a work of art!
Can't wait for this would love to see you do the whole album.
Yes...please do the whole album. Isnt Dio in the second album?
Yes, Ronnie James Dio is Doctor X !!!!
The whole album is astonishing. The story is as relevant now as it was in the 80's, Mindcrime is a flawless album- I don't think any other band can top it. At his prime Geoff Tate was one of the greatest singers and showmen in all of rock. The stars were aligned when Queensryche recorded Operation Mindcrime. It really deserves to be listened to in its entirety to fully understand its brilliance.
I just love how insightful and thoughtful you are. I've been listening to this record since the day it came out, and yet you still point new things out to me whether it's about technique, style, storyline, plot, every little nuance that creates all of it. By far my favorite reactor on TH-cam. Thank you so much! Bravo!
I was fortunate enough to see them on this tour and it was truly one of the best, most charismatic, emotional performances I’ve ever seen. Absolutely incredible. Great breakdown!!
You know how even great albums often have that one song that is just sorta okay? That one tune that just doesn't measure up to the rest? Not on this album! Every single track is amazing. Every. Single. Track.
100%. One hundred percent!
You 100000 % need to listen to the whole album. Shear brilliance is the simplest way to describe it. You'll love every second.
Dr. Stone would up the percentage to one billion percent.
I could listen to you talk for hours and hours. It's nice to see another person who responds to music in a passionate way, as I do. With your expertise, these videos offer me passion and description from a talented musical mind. Bless you and thank you.
We all know how great Geoff Tate is, so I will talk a little about Pamela Moore who has released several solo albums, and is a vocal teacher based out of Seattle, WA. She pretty much sounds like a female version of Geoff! She's a beautiful person, opera trained and is also one hell of a singer. This is one of my favorite all time albums and vocal performances by any band period!
Moore accompanying Tate on lead vocals for some post-“Mindcrime” songs is a tantalizing prospect. Particularly the two of them as a duet on “Silent Lucidity”.
Elizabeth: ...Geoff Tate is just a vocal god.
Metalheads from the 80s: This is the way
Struggling here, glad for the analysis but I feel that there are so many errors given in the summarizing of the story. Marry didn’t turn to god, she was working for the underground. Nikki didn’t kill her, Dr X did after Nikki refused and tried to save her because he was in love with her. The song The Mission summed up the story up to this song pretty nicely.
I’ve always wondered about was the line “seeking shelter from the pour” or would it be “poor”, the way he says it I almost think it’s the poor.
One of my many favorite pieces of brilliance on this album is in the tittle song when Nikki answers the phone and you hear the hypnotic trigger on the phone receiver and then the phone rings again and it’s like the listener is answering the phone when the hypnotic trigger is played.
But did Dr X kill Mary? From what I understand that was very unclear for quite some time. Just google and you find several discussions about it. At this time in the story we actually don´t know. And the first album doesn´t tell us who killed her. It could still be a brainwashed Nikki on drugs that doesn´t remeber. But has it not later been revealed that she commited suicide after Dr X tells her to? So morally speaking he is responsible. No doubt. But he doesn´t actually kill her. Finally. If becoming a nun isn´t turning to God, what is? It didnt help her much though. But she becomes a nun when she´s 17. And don´t meet Dr X until she´s 18. So she is a nun before she gets involved with his doing.
@@lanzolot During Mindcrime at the Moore, Geoff says that Dr. X convinced Mary to kill herself. I'm sure using a similar trigger word or phrase like he used on Nikki.
Dang, the source has cut the intro. Would have given direct access to the story of the song....
"Kill her. That's all you have to do"
"Kill Mary?"
"She's a risk, and get the priest as well"
Absolutely right...explains a bit of an important part to this song...lol
I was thinking "damn , they cut off the best part"
Oh good, not just me. I was waiting for the sound of the power window going down, and then the voice (Dr. X?) telling him to kill Mary.
And the sound of the power window opening, then closing as the car drives off in the rain......
Most underrated comment. I didn't catch that but it really does change how you enter the song!
It’s so enjoyable watching you discover this amazing band and album. Your reactions remind me of when I first heard Geoff sing in my early teens. I knew you would love this. I’ve watched this show periodically for over 30 years and it never gets old. Thank-you for the fantastic review 🙌🏻🙏🏻😃
I've found myself rewatching a lot of these videos because it's fascinating to me how you analyze and explain what the vocalists are doing. I had Tate on a pedestal before, but you've managed to raise him even higher if that's possible. Thank you for running this channel! I've discovered music I wouldn't have otherwise. :)
Geoff Tate would be an interesting interview. I’ve not really seen him speak about his vocal training or his struggles in later years in any depth. Happily, he seems to have got some of his voice back now.
That would be great to hear. I saw a video posted a few months back of him performing the whole Empire Album with his band at what looked like some local rec hall. They all sounded pretty damn good and I was wondering if he was lip syncing to a vocal track. I loved that guys voice. Def one of the best vocalist of my time.
Tate was a freak of nature... I think he farmed in his spare time and smoked, which was impossible to fathom. I assume he has long since quit, but yeah - it would be a great interview.
The story of how Geoff Tate came up for the Concept of the album is worthy of a TEA TIME
YES! It's so edifying, and fun, to hear your breakdown of another song off of Mindcrime. You have great content and it's wonderful to see your channel grow. Keep up the good work! 👍
I'm so grateful you spent so much time with this performance - in my top 3 of all time.
You had insights I hadn't considered.
Loved. That.
You are absolutely correct! The choir is singing "Dies Irae" Gregorian chant. The choir was meant to sound like angels crying.,
Very glad that I found these Queensryche analysis videos, cause at first glimpse I completely missed them. The part when you praised him as a “vocal god” gives him the justice the deserves. One of the most skilled singers to have ever walked upon the earth 👍🤘🤘
I saw them literally in a HS gym in Germany... so impressed. And so many pics from literally 10 ft from Geoff...
Great show.. was the Empire tour.
A lot of Mindcrime thrown in.
They are so much better live!
Glad you found them.
Operation: Mindcrime is one of the greatest metal albums of all time, in my humble opinion :) Fantastic music and a very interesting story line throughout the album!
I won't miss this for anything! "Suite Sister Mary" is the pinacle of the best album ever for me! And it has one of the best duets ever. And a proposition for future reaction for the only singer in my opinion who could "replace" Tate in this album, Crimson Glory's Midnight. Anything from the first 2 records, "Painted Skies" maybe?
I think she ought to review your namesake band and the title track of "Paradise Lost."
I can't find any live versions here on TH-cam without fans' voices interfering:
th-cam.com/video/6CNwVawXBkI/w-d-xo.html
I would go with Azrael or Lost Reflection. Painted Skies is still a good choice though, as you mentioned, those first two Crimson Glory albums are fantastic!
Suit sister Mary is my fav tune on mindcrime, live its unbelievable in person.
Crimson Glory: Dream Dancer would be a Dream to react to
@@keithsmith9115 Geoff has his daughter Emily doing the duet with him live. Her voice has REALLY grown quite impressively!
your videos are precious...we have both the technical explanations and the true emotions that those work of art give you. thx liz.
So glad you did this song!!! It's my favorite song, period. I was really hoping you'd do this 🥰
Whenever my daughter was fussy, I would put her in her swing and put this concert on... She LOVED it....
That's awesome! I grew up listening to this album, I remember sitting on my dad's shoulders at this concert in May 1990
Loooove this album! Saw them on this tour when they did entire album with screens live (was the Empire tour actually). Suicidal Tendencies opened for them (of course with Mr. Robert Trujillo, now of Metallica). The entire Queensryche concert was great, but in the middle of the show when they did the entire Operation Mindcrime album straight thru...THAT was AMAZING! (The DVD they put out of this live Operation Mindcrime performance, called 'Operation LIVEcrime' from which this video comes, is awesome and captures the live performance amazingly).
Me too, I saw them on the Empire tour in England, it was a phenomenal show
Me too! Best concert I’ve ever seen!
I was at the Milwaukee show, which was one of the ones they taped for Operation: Livecrime. Easily in the top 2-3 concerts I've ever seen.
Same show~saw it in El Paso, TX. So good!
Was at the tour in Edinburgh and agree best gig I ever saw, didn't hurt lynch mob were the support either
I spent countless nights listening to this album. Again and again and again...Like a hypnotic trance. A;; these FX sounds - rains, doors, steps just dragged me into the atmosphere and then the music and the voices (Pamela also sings great)... I love it.
As good as Operation Live Crime is, Seeing this live was absolutely mind blowing.
Completely agree
You're such an angel, Elizabeth. These songs you analyze and experience were such a source of magic in my life and your sincere enjoyment of them makes the spell fresh all over again. What a gift. Thank you!
The first time I heard Geoff sing was on the release day of Hear 'N Aid Stars. I had gotten the 12" single, the album and the VHS tape. I went the very next day back to Record Bar and got The Warning 🤘 and have been a Ryche fan ever since.
But singers and songs will never change it alone, we are calling you, calling you!
Stumbled over your account via the Silent Lucidity music video and I love how much you enjoyed Queensryche. Ît was amazing to see you react to the same things I love about them, even from an entirely different approach. I see you have a lot more great songs in your list and I can't wait to check out your other videos. You are absolutely delightful!
Fantastic! You've given new life and a sort of professional and loving validation to so many early fans who lost their young selves into the dark creative drama of this submime album.
I just might skip my morning meeting for this. One of the all- time greatest concept albums, and this is the climax before the story shifts towards resolution. Can. Not. Wait!!!
Elizabeth, I would love for you to listen to their most EPIC suite of all time from 1984, called "Roads To Madness". It's Geoff at his absolute BEST vocally speaking and wow does the 10 minute song take you through so many twists and turns, and to top it off, it's fully orchestrated by none other than the late great Michael Kamen.
Totally agree that would be a great song to review. ;)
Yes Elizabeth please review Roads to Madness! It is a true masterpiece and Geoff is absolute perfection!!!!
Thank you for checking this song out and everyone who suggested this song. Such an amazing tune. Love queensryche. My favorite album by anyone. I really thank you for your analysation and enjoyment you got from this. True singers and melodic souls understand how great Geoff and the band are at their arrangements. Your enjoyment gave me chills. I love when a reaction so good comes from a person when they enjoy this band. Muah!!! Bless you
love the joy you find in this!
as uneducated as I have been musically I know what my heart feels
"Geoff Tate is a vocal God!" Said the vocal goddess. :)
Operation Mind Crime is an epic metal opera.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! I was one of those that requested this particular version of the song and I LOVED your analysis and reaction to it. Such a masterpiece! ❤
Operation Mindcrime is a perfect album, that is actually one song. It’s a timeless masterpiece still relevant today. It’s my favorite album of all time. Thank you Elizabeth, I have been waiting for you to get to this song and especially the entire Mindcrime album. It would be epic for you to review the entire album, as it was meant to be heard, it is a specific story indeed, and the only way you will understand it, is beginning to end, and the only way to appreciate what a masterpiece it truly is!!! BTW, Mary commits suicide.
I have adored this track for many years, absolutely made my day to see your reaction, thank you.
This was Queensryche at their peak, though Operation: Mindcrime II is so underrrated - as someone else pointed out, there's a duet between Dio and Geoff Tate that is, in my opinion, the most incredible duet of all time (and far too short XD). Other things they've done since the original Mindcrime were good - Empire is a classic album - but this was their MASTERPIECE.
I was lucky enough to see them perform both Operation: Mindcrime and Operation: Mindcrime II live in San Francisco when they toured performing both. Geoff Tate actually sang IN A STRAIGHTJACKET with the microphone tucked into it. Just incredible.
Despite all the drama surrounding him these days, I'll always be haunted by his vocals - they're just that beautiful.
My favorite song off this album. Intense, moody, genius.
“My face feels the wet… my mind, the storm”. Brilliant.
I love your analysis and genuine excitement as your listening to this song. This one still makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. That's how you know its epic.
Came across your site this evening,, love it. Graduated in 84 and you’ve covered one of my favorite bands, Queensryche. 1984 Tokyo. Take Hold of the Flame 🔥. Greatest song ever. Every vocal coach who has watched that video has been blown away. He by far was the greatest at vocal range control . They came out while I was stationed in Italy. One of the best. I really enjoy your show, and how you’ll go back further and play it again. Rock on sister.
Still one of THE greatest live performances I have ever experienced…1991 empire tour…they had such commercial success that they were able to perform Operation Mindcrime as they envisioned. The whole second half of the show was Operation…..pure brilliance….and truly unforgettable 🤘
Saw it in Providence, and Geoff's voice finally started to give out during the encore, "Last Time In Paris."
Saw them at Nassau Coliseum. Had no idea that the second half would be Mindcrime. It was awesome!
In 1988, a buddy gave me this cd, saying I would like it. I sat down in my dorm room, pressed play, and sat aghast from beginning to end. To this day, I can listen to it over and over...perfection.
Awesome again Elizabeth! This happens to be one of my top Ryche songs. Thanks as always dear. I sing this to myself even when I haven't heard it for awhile.
The Operation Mindcrime tour was one of the best show I've ever seen in all my 64 years. The mindcrime tour was simply mind blowing and the band and Geoff Tate were at the top of their game. Queensyrche are such an incredible band.