I'm a fan of rap music, I heard this song when I was a kid on the radio, I've looked for this song and band for 20 years. I didn't know the name of the band or words to the song. Just the melody. Found it today. Brings me back to my childhood. Emotional reunion. This band is slept on! They are epic
70's coming into the early 90's we had the greatest music, bands ever! I'm 60 and still kicking ass to these songs. What a great time to have grown up.
It's 2024 And Geoff's Voice Is Still Untouchable In Great Amazing Best Ever Queensryche!! I'm Still Here Jamming This Killer Masterpiece❤️ Anyone With Me?🤘
This is on my play list and I rock it EVERYDAY, multiple times. I'm stuck in the 80's and ALWAYS will be...!!! I'm 56 and will be rocking this when I'm 86, IF I'm still kicking... 🤘🤘🤘
Jet city woman is basically a perfect song. Geoff’s vocals are among the best in rock music. Wish they could just bury the hatchet and have an original QR tour they would be so successful with a reunion tour
Was told Geoff had passed away due to accidental overdose. Sorry man, I'm bummed out about it. So many of the bands that I love are no more from people checking out early. Sucks.
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Since discovering Queensryche about two weeks ago all I do is listen to their music and watch their videos. I purchased two albums and watch Jet City Woman, Eyes of a Stranger, Operation Mindcrime, I Don't Believe In Love, Empire, and Speak over and over. I love their music. Geoff Tate's soaring vocals and the master musicians of the band are untouchable. No other band compares.
Karri Chew wrote: Other bands are great too! Like Shinedown Brett on vocals gives chills, Scorpions with Klaus and Skid Row with Sebastian just to name a few. But true enough I will only listen to Queensryche with Geoff! ❤
I remember 30 years ago, sitting in front of the TV with the VCR on Pause + rec waiting for MTv to play my favorite videos and then be able to watch them whenever I want. Today's children will never know that feeling of seeing the videoclip start, that one you have been waiting hours, maybe days, and then hitting the REC button with eternal happiness
@@ChristopherGonnason totally agree. Drugs aren't inherently good or evil; they're just tools that can be harmful or beneficial depending on how they're used. Most of the negative stigma surrounding drugs was artificially forced into the collective psyche by intentionally false information and "smear" campaigns such as the "war on drugs", "gore files" and other government or privately funded initiatives. It's a shame really, especially when you consider all the harmful drugs and hormone altering regimens that have been approved for children by the same idiots that say "drugs are bad, umkay" smfh
Man, that guitar tone with that chunky bass is just sooo soaring and epic, can't get enough of it. These guys deserved far more success than they ultimately attained. What an amazing synergy of musicianship and some of the most majestic vocals in all of rock. Progressive metal is indebted to these legends.
Totally agree. They are now my favorite band and Geoff Tate my favorite singer. Why they are so underrated is a mystery. Maybe they were ahead of their time. I'm 68 and totally missed them in the 80s. Now I'm totally captivated by them. Queensryche with Geoff Tate totally rocks.
Chronic pain sufferer due to a bad injury from a motorcycle accident. Also, I had a heart attack 1 year ago. While in the hospital, I listened to this song. Had a fairly long chat with God. I'm still here I'm still fighting.
Karri Chew wrote: Me too! My motorcycle accident was when I was 17, died and spoke to Jesus God, He said it wasn’t my time and sent me back here, I am now 52 and Love Him with all of my heart every day! Keep fighting the good fight! ❤
The new Mr. Bungle brought me back to the 1980's era old school metal & hopefully they tour this year or next year unless drummer 🥁 Dave Lombardo will be busy with Testament band
Guitar work on this song is exceptional. DeGarmo's solo is not flashy, instead, he builds suspense and drama with excellent feeling for bends and pauses, and it sounds absolutely fantastic.
Yes! You explained it so well! I love how they were always about playing what served and enhanced the song, and not just showing off. So many decent songs are ruined by an over-the-top guitar solo that, musically, has very little connection to the song itself. They had such a good feel for building a song's intensity and drama, and then counter--pointing with a softer, melodic section that just elevated the whole song! I LOVE them!! And how I miss all of them being together!
Hand on Heart is another song on this record with a seriously great solo - even when you hear the song fade out at the very end the solo is just amazing
This solo is a master class in the fundamental purpose of music - storytelling and connection, something that is accomplished through tension and release, conflict and resolution. Chris creates tension and resolution by alternately locking in tight to the rhythm for a couple bars and then floating out of it for a couple bars, both rhythmically and melodically, with soaring bends and freestyle rhythmic phrasing, only to come back and lock right back in, and he keeps alternating between the locked-in and fluid rhythm patterns right into the final flourish. Very much worth studying for guitarists.
Suzanne Converse wow how amazing I was there at the Metallica and Queensryche Suzanne Converse and y'all believe me away awesome I have thoughts from me tomorrow if you could I'm just asking I'm going under the hatchet the big C you know what I mean but I have some of the best surgeons and the world that's gonna put this hemped empty back together again love all of you kiss kiss kiss
The bass guitar comes in at the beginning, giving off the sound of a thunderous rumble, then the guitar comes in with those long, vibrating, steely notes, & the drums provide the sound of wind, thrust & lift, then Geoff Tate comes in with that powerhouse of a voice & this song has suddenly got the entire feel of flying in an actual & supersonic jet, soaring high above, through the highest of skies! Awesome!!
Came out when I was in high school in I’m 44 you do the math..use to lift to this song..and still do..when gyms had real weights and real music..what’s so wrong about living in the past ..they were real times kno bells and whistles ..just realtomes
@@purplekat5864 Thanks friend! I'm soooooo loving & vibing with this again tonight! And I saw your awesome comment there, & I just had to respond! Had to, hah! Rock on & peace out!💜🌍🌌
This is a masterpiece. Every part is perfect. It's over 5 minutes long and yet it's gripping from the first note to the last. That guitar solo always reminded me a little of "Stairway To Heaven" has that same kinda epic melody and tone. Everything you love about rock music in one amazing track! The whole "Empire" album is Queensrÿche at their best I think.
Hell, regardless of the year it is, I'll always be jamming to this band. I bought this album when it was new and it stayed in my car's tape player for weeks thereafter without being ejected once. Not to mention the memories that are tied to this album and that era... mostly good, but ending horribly. But that's life, eh? Mostly good, but usually ending horribly.
I sang that at a karaoke bar mind yall im autistic my dad heard me sing it he was amazed a week later he had 3 mini strokes in his brain never made it he was my best friend & yes he liked this song everytime.i hèar i tear up miss you pappa!!!
This is quality Rock. Rhythmic sophistication, one of the best vocalists in the genre, guitar work is classic, mean bass line and drumming like he's on triple-pay (his follow-thru with the vocals). Seen them a few times. Never ever wanted my money back.
Such a "shame about their demise ". One of the best bands ever. I saw them at Bournemouth BIC supporting Judas Priest. QR were only on for an hour-ish but what a show! Geoff Tate, what a bloody voice that mans got 😁
Im active duty, and about to head back to the states. And go get married to my soon to be wife. Wish me luck everyone. Its been hard being away for over a yr, these song just reminds me of how hard its been being so far away without her being beside her.
Absolutely. While Mindcrime is obviously a brilliantly conceived work of art I have always thought empire was an absolute piece of music perfection. My most listened Queensryche.
Seriously, one the all time best concerts I've seen!! No clue as to why they were never recognized!! They slam!!! Love geoff! What a beautiful man and voice!!
I saw the OPERATION: MINDCRIME tour live in Nashville. Suicidal Tendencies opened for Queensryche! Every song was true to the album version. No extra guitar solos. Incredible show! Reliving my youth watching these guys. There is a live version of Suite Sister Mary from the MINDCRIME tour on TH-cam.
Have him call Geoff ...and tell them to stop fn around .....theyve got many fans and he needs to staup the bs towards Geoff ....i bet Geoff would rejoin gladly .....they need to stop fn around....since your his cousin Maybe you can convince your cuzz......so sadd that this great band isnt together today
i know....it seemed then and still seems as if someone somewhere with a whole lot of power made sure then never got nationwide exposure or allowed to get as famous/influential as they should have back then................
This man, this band in 2023, is still kicking ass today . I am still in love like I was with this band 30 years back. Those vocals, theatrical guitars, flawless drums, and that "o my word" bass lines were just ahead of it's time. . Bring back old school...long live metal!!!!!
I have the box set of the Operation Mind Crime Tour...VHS and Cassette with fanzine of the story...It's MINT...I saw the tour when they came through Edmonton Canada back in the day...MIND BLOWING!!! I wonder what this box set would be worth...?
These guys helped me thru one of the most difficult times in my life as a teenager. Thanks for the greatness I still listen to and thinking back then how far I've come and I did survive to become a successful adult.
This album had production techniques that were LIGHT YEARS ahead of other albums of that time.Total team effort behind a amazing band.Long live the 'Ryche !!
@@DragonboltBlastter they used the guy that produced a lot of Pink Floyd's legendary tunes..with new technology in the studios,it was super 'crystal clear' sounding and 'crisp'..didnt sound like a typical production from bands like 'Skid Row'. It still holds up 30 years later much better than other albums from bands back then,and much of that is due to the mixing process/ideas in the studio..L.A.Guns and Poison didnt have anywhere near the production sound of this album.
Yes, that's one of the first things I noticed about Geoff (along with passion, intensity, expression, range power, overall charisma, etc.) is that he annunciated every word so they could be easily understood. But at the same time, it didn't sound at all stiff, stodgy, or contrived. It sounded very natural. Plus Geoff has such incredible control over his voice, he can add textures and nuances, and STILL be understood. ALSO, I noticed that he was not a sloppy singer. When he held notes, those notes rang with power till the very end. They didn't just dwindle and fade out. Such a fantastic singer!! He has spoiled me for most other singers.
Took me a lot of years to come down from this album! I am 55 now, and I was lucky enough to come of age in the 80's. Back in a time when about all you and your friends lived for rock, and what the next upcoming concert was. And who was camping out for tickets. GOD I MISS THE TIME AND THE MUSIC!
From hair bands to grunge QUEENSRYCHE was on its own their unplugged was one of the best so underrated, for me they were the first progressive rock band from the 80s 90s
So...agreed! I do think they are a truly underrated band. This song is one of my favorites by them. I'm biased, because I just loved this album. I can't even tell you how many times I drove in my car with this song blasting. Lover the guitar and the lyrics. When I hear this song as an older man, I am now just thankful that so many great artist enhanced my youth. This song will live with me forever.
I can listen to this song over and over and over again! I love it. I grew up in the early/mid 80's and I still to this day cannot get enough of the music from the 80's and early 90's
Queensryche is in my top 10 favorite heavy metal bands. Had the joy to see the 5 times over the years. Great sound. Thick and heavy. Clean and good flow.
Didn't know that, thought it was about a random girlfriend. But this makes the line "fortunes are lost on women I've seen..." even more insulting to her than I thought it was! 😮
I'm so glad I grew up in the 80's I got to see and listen to all the best bands that made music in that era. I was born 1965 and now I'm 58yrs old still listening to this group today 4/22/2023.
I was born in 1977… the movies and music were great quality in the 80’s and 90’s… music today is crap.. I’m still living in the 80’s and 90’s.. Spotify all day!
THE most underrated Progressive Metal band ever, with 2 of the most undeerated guitarists ever. Tates voice is legendary, Wilton & Degarmo are a fantastic tandem.
... And the most underrated ritmic combo: Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield. Their Rush influences are quite clear, but still they have an original sound.
Scott and Eddie are not given enough credit for how solid, tight, and driving their rhythms were. Never just standard, serviceable stuff. Always propelling the songs with a deep, full, and heavy foundation, sprinkled with unusual and quirky little tidbits. SO GOOD! I miss all you guys!
This song is about his wife and his long times on the road doing tours. However it holds value to me from back in 91' when I had a fly in fly out GF. (she was only 17 and I was 19 and she lived in WA and I in NT in Australia. She flew in to see her mum as her parents were divorced.)
Similar story in 1992 I was 21 in Michigan my GF 18 was in Henderson Nevada. Got on a Greyhound with my walkman and this song playing to pick her up. Came back home and drove back to Vegas and got married. That song has good memories.
I used to fly down HWY 99 from Lodi, CA, to San Diego, where my family lived in my 20s. I had a 'bitchin' black Camaro w/ a T-roof. I'd crank the music, take off the roof and play this, over and over on cassette thinking I was all that....cuz I was....in my 60s now, and this takes me back a ways.... love driving still, road trips w/ Van Halen, QR, Sammy Hagar...there's no other way to listen to this music than having it cranked, wind in my hair and rockin' out...Nostalgia at its best.
The Empire Album is a well Written, Well Produced Record. The Top of Queensryche Career, in my opinion. The chemistry between DeGarmos Guitar and Tates Vocals are phenomenal.
My first concert without parents and Queensryche freaking blew my head off. The year before they opened for Metallica but I was just a youngN but man. We need more bands and music like this today. Real music!!
Queensryche is one of the most underrated bands and happens to be one of my favorites. As a member of the younger generation it is my duty to make sure this band lives on. I've already opened a few dozen eyes. Operation Mindcrime has to be one of their best albums. Empire a STRONG second.
I've seen the band live a few times and they still rock after 30 plus years. The video for Jet City Woman is one of the best by the band by far. Geoff Tate was the glue that kept them together for quite a long time. One of the best performers of the 90's.
Back in 1992, followed these fellas from Buffalo NY to Rochester NY Awesome times. Never forgot. I'm a Cali kid who worked at a mall in West Henrietta. I lived off St Joseph Ave and Norton. Where I remember Metallica and Aerosmith black crows did an awesome show. All the stores got bought out of alcohol.
I hope the up coming generations can feel that passion for music you obviously have.....i feel bad for anyone who hasn't ever had the hair on the arm stand up or chills at certain parts of a song every single time they hear it. Music moves me that way.
Agreed! They wrote their strongest stuff in that era. Even when they strayed into stripped back, minimal production mode on Hear in the Now Frontier.....DeGarmo's last effort with the band.....I like that one more all the time. DeGarmo could get above Tate on those harmonies...that's saying something. You never know man...I could see them putting some stuff together again...maybe...during Seattle's rainy season some time in the future.
PortaJoseph every album ,first one , warning , empire , mindcrime ........saw them in 1982 with their EP and songs from their coming warning WOW amazing band , still my favorite but now , at 55 , I think Ghost is a great band , reminded me of my youngest years but , next week , I am going to see Ghost in Montreal, still young at heart ❤️
Damn, I'm 71, still thinking this song, video & group are still more than hot. Embarrassed to say how many albums/cds I have of theirs from their beginnings.
This was me and my Ole Man's song since 1992 until the day he dies in 2004, I still all your CD's from 30+ yrs ago ! Y'all have gotten me through alot of atuff and you use to put my daughter to sleep every night in 1995, Operation Mindcrime is my favorite, but I love them all. Lady wore black is my theme song from 1989 ! 💜🤘
i do too. unforunately i really didn't listen to them much. recently i saw a documentary on them and i've never had music or a group leave me wanting more. i even have my echo wake me up to them in the mornings. love love love them and wish they were still playing and could see a concert!!
I love Queensryche!!!! One of the best voices EVER!!!! I'm an old head banger - graduated in 1984 and this music brins back a lot of bad ass memories of big hair and spandex 😊❤
Fortunes are lost on the women I've seen, but without you I can't breathe is what does it for me. Such a powerful, emotional voice. My god, it sweeps me away today just like it did three decades ago. Chills.
I'm a fan of rap music, I heard this song when I was a kid on the radio, I've looked for this song and band for 20 years. I didn't know the name of the band or words to the song. Just the melody. Found it today. Brings me back to my childhood. Emotional reunion. This band is slept on! They are epic
I'm so glad for you! Finding a song you were searching for years is one of the best feelings ever.
I know the feeling
@michaelthr33d74 they aren't talked about as much as Guns n Roses, Metallica, Iron Maiden & such.
Well if you like this song...as many will tell you listen to Operation Mindcrime in its entirety...its an epic concept album
I know the feeling....
From '82 --- '90 the most polished and classiest band in metal. Always a favorite.
70's coming into the early 90's we had the greatest music, bands ever! I'm 60 and still kicking ass to these songs. What a great time to have grown up.
Just think if they would of stayed together
@@aaroncoonce7519they played in Wichita, Ks with Judas Priest 2 years ago
It's 2024 And Geoff's Voice Is Still Untouchable In Great Amazing Best Ever Queensryche!!
I'm Still Here Jamming This Killer Masterpiece❤️ Anyone With Me?🤘
This is on my play list and I rock it EVERYDAY, multiple times. I'm stuck in the 80's and ALWAYS will be...!!! I'm 56 and will be rocking this when I'm 86, IF I'm still kicking... 🤘🤘🤘
Hell yes!
Fkn-A I am..🤘🏼
@@rbris1233 Hell yehhhh
Queensryche are Awesome, and the song, the whole album are a killer damn amazing masterpiece, love it🤘💯🔥
@@rmorales3553 Queensryche are fkn damn Awesome, Amazing track from a masterpiece album, hell yessss 🤘
Jet city woman is basically a perfect song. Geoff’s vocals are among the best in rock music. Wish they could just bury the hatchet and have an original QR tour they would be so successful with a reunion tour
Karri Chew wrote: AGREED! 💖
Was told Geoff had passed away due to accidental overdose. Sorry man, I'm bummed out about it. So many of the bands that I love are no more from people checking out early. Sucks.
@@williambaillie4126 Wow, Lol you are so gullible! Meaning of gullible: (cause I’m 100% sure you don’t know that either!) Failure of social intelligence, easily tricked and munipulated. 😅
@@williambaillie4126 Wow, Lol you are so gullible! Meaning of gullible: (cause I’m 100% sure you don’t know that either!) Failure of social intelligence, easily tricked and manipulated. Lol 😂
@@williambaillie4126 Wow, you are so gullible Lol. Meaning of gullible: (cause I’m 100% sure you don’t know that either) Failure of social intelligence, easily tricked and manipulated. 😂
Geoff is untouchable. He has absolutely zero flaws or weak spots in his vocal ability. The band in general is vastly underrated.
I agree
Thanks captain obvious
@@ronlink6101 ok another captain obvious Jr
Exactly, I'm glad someone said it. Thanks my man
Only to those who don't know.
Since discovering Queensryche about two weeks ago all I do is listen to their music and watch their videos. I purchased two albums and watch Jet City Woman, Eyes of a Stranger, Operation Mindcrime, I Don't Believe In Love, Empire, and Speak over and over. I love their music. Geoff Tate's soaring vocals and the master musicians of the band are untouchable. No other band compares.
Karri Chew wrote: Other bands are great too! Like Shinedown Brett on vocals gives chills, Scorpions with Klaus and Skid Row with Sebastian just to name a few. But true enough I will only listen to Queensryche with Geoff! ❤
Sorry, Shinedown is Brent. Amazing voice!!!
Too bad you just found them. They've been an icon for decades.
@@PatrickMcCann-dc7bv Oh wait. That’s right, you are lost! Lol
@@PatrickMcCann-dc7bv And no subscribers to your channel! Another big surprise. Lol
Let it be known this is one of the best guitar solos ever recorded. Of course, I’m biased as a guitar player but Chris nailed it here.
Indeed!
I've seen them 5 times. Agree. This Solo has bite and dynamics. Composition is impeccable. I'm a drummer and a bass player.
That's funny, i was just thinking the complete opposite...
Clearly one of the best male vocalist EVER!
Eddie vedder?
You should hear me bby
@@Chorsonhahahahaha Eddie Vedder sucks in comparison to Tate. Come on now man. 😂😅
Nobody has a voice like geoff
You're close, nobody had the power like Geoff Tate in his prime.
I remember 30 years ago, sitting in front of the TV with the VCR on Pause + rec waiting for MTv to play my favorite videos and then be able to watch them whenever I want.
Today's children will never know that feeling of seeing the videoclip start, that one you have been waiting hours, maybe days, and then hitting the REC button with eternal happiness
Fantastic band and his voice. SMH. UNDERATED.
I still have old VHS tapes from when I recorded videos!
I use to do that with the radio & plank cassettes. Awesome times
I'll never know the feeling but I have empire on cassette and the entire album is an experience for me
Putting dads electrical tape over the sides because somebody popped the little tabs out of it previously 🤣🤣🤣
I did drugs and alcohol as a special need kid I'm clean and sober now I got over 1 year clean and sober I'm doing awesome now
If drugs ruined you, AMEN FOR CLEAN AND SOBER, yet all drugs should be legalized
@@ChristopherGonnason totally agree. Drugs aren't inherently good or evil; they're just tools that can be harmful or beneficial depending on how they're used. Most of the negative stigma surrounding drugs was artificially forced into the collective psyche by intentionally false information and "smear" campaigns such as the "war on drugs", "gore files" and other government or privately funded initiatives. It's a shame really, especially when you consider all the harmful drugs and hormone altering regimens that have been approved for children by the same idiots that say "drugs are bad, umkay" smfh
My Guy, I didn't expect to read this here. However, I'm glad I am. It's been 2 years since the post. How are you making out?
Congratulations and keep up the good work!
Congratulations!!! Very nice 👍
Man, that guitar tone with that chunky bass is just sooo soaring and epic, can't get enough of it. These guys deserved far more success than they ultimately attained. What an amazing synergy of musicianship and some of the most majestic vocals in all of rock. Progressive metal is indebted to these legends.
Truth!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
If you like that chunky bass you should try "Della Brown" the next track on this very album. th-cam.com/video/cTyWfSbsFD0/w-d-xo.html
Chunky bass term is overused. Smooth consistent bass w all chords isn’t chunky.
Totally agree. They are now my favorite band and Geoff Tate my favorite singer. Why they are so underrated is a mystery. Maybe they were ahead of their time. I'm 68 and totally missed them in the 80s. Now I'm totally captivated by them. Queensryche with Geoff Tate totally rocks.
💯
My Pops, Rest His Soul, Raised me on Queensryche!!
He had great taste 😊
Chronic pain sufferer due to a bad injury from a motorcycle accident. Also, I had a heart attack 1 year ago. While in the hospital, I listened to this song. Had a fairly long chat with God. I'm still here I'm still fighting.
God has your back. PS This song rocks. Bendiciones
You've got this
❤ prayers
I’ll dedicate tomorrow’s ride to you.
Karri Chew wrote: Me too! My motorcycle accident was when I was 17, died and spoke to Jesus God, He said it wasn’t my time and sent me back here, I am now 52 and Love Him with all of my heart every day! Keep fighting the good fight! ❤
One of the greatest voices in metal. Had the privilege seeing them at TCC in Tucson, AZ. Spectacular light show!!! One of the best!!
Man! There's just no way this will ever happen again! We were free and safe. Being able to relate to these lyrics in a world far removed from today.
I remember the first time I heard Queensryche and I remember thinking how awesome this guys voice is... he didn't get the credit he deserves
Queensryche as a band didn't get the recognition they deserved...awesome band and awesome music...
Some of the best male vocals ever. Geoff Tate and Mike Patton are incredible.
They are probably really close in age, but it always seemed like Patton was inspired by Tate based on the wavering sound they do
Fuck n A bro
Their voices are somewhat similar for sure.
The new Mr. Bungle brought me back to the 1980's era old school metal & hopefully they tour this year or next year unless drummer 🥁 Dave Lombardo will be busy with Testament band
@@geno1825 I tripped a few times back in the mid-90's while listening to Mr. Bungle haha. Great music to trip to.
Geoff's voice is surpassed by none! ❤❤❤
did he leave...Imy unit was assigned over seas at Uzbekistan....my unit was there for ever. But I was an 80's or more efficiently called a 90's kid
Guitar work on this song is exceptional. DeGarmo's solo is not flashy, instead, he builds suspense and drama with excellent feeling for bends and pauses, and it sounds absolutely fantastic.
Yes! You explained it so well!
I love how they were always about playing what served and enhanced the song, and not just showing off. So many decent songs are ruined by an over-the-top guitar solo that, musically, has very little connection to the song itself.
They had such a good feel for building a song's intensity and drama, and then counter--pointing with a softer, melodic section that just elevated the whole song!
I LOVE them!! And how I miss all of them being together!
Jet City. No a one horse two meal town full of liberals 😮☝️
Hand on Heart is another song on this record with a seriously great solo - even when you hear the song fade out at the very end the solo is just amazing
This solo is a master class in the fundamental purpose of music - storytelling and connection, something that is accomplished through tension and release, conflict and resolution. Chris creates tension and resolution by alternately locking in tight to the rhythm for a couple bars and then floating out of it for a couple bars, both rhythmically and melodically, with soaring bends and freestyle rhythmic phrasing, only to come back and lock right back in, and he keeps alternating between the locked-in and fluid rhythm patterns right into the final flourish. Very much worth studying for guitarists.
Nailed it. I also LOVE the rhythm parts on this song, so unique.
The chemistry of this band is untouchable. Geoff Tate is one of the most talented vocalist of all time. Degarmos playing and writing is unbelievable.
PLUS Rob Halford & Ronnie James Dio!!!!!!
Geoff Tate in my opinion is one of the best vocalists that’s ever came along!!
You guys are awesome!!🤘🤘
Ian Asbury from the cult is good too.
GEOFF IS MY NAME TOO,MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU GEOFF AND THE BRILLANT BAND THAT ARE A 100%real n ready to show off there awesomness,**
Suzanne Converse wow how amazing I was there at the Metallica and Queensryche Suzanne Converse and y'all believe me away awesome I have thoughts from me tomorrow if you could I'm just asking I'm going under the hatchet the big C you know what I mean but I have some of the best surgeons and the world that's gonna put this hemped empty back together again love all of you kiss kiss kiss
Thank you guys you're beyond awesome
I will be listening to you guys as I am getting my surgery
I've never heard a better vocalist anywhere, ever.
The bass guitar comes in at the beginning, giving off the sound of a thunderous rumble, then the guitar comes in with those long, vibrating, steely notes, & the drums provide the sound of wind, thrust & lift, then Geoff Tate comes in with that powerhouse of a voice & this song has suddenly got the entire feel of flying in an actual & supersonic jet, soaring high above, through the highest of skies! Awesome!!
Love this...same feeling!
Came out when I was in high school in I’m 44 you do the math..use to lift to this song..and still do..when gyms had real weights and real music..what’s so wrong about living in the past ..they were real times kno bells and whistles ..just realtomes
@@ericbottali779 Right on, my friend! Long live the days of real music! Rock on & peace out 😎🍑🌍
Well said, Sarah! An apt description of the song (s) I love from the band I love!
@@purplekat5864 Thanks friend! I'm soooooo loving & vibing with this again tonight! And I saw your awesome comment there, & I just had to respond! Had to, hah! Rock on & peace out!💜🌍🌌
This is a masterpiece. Every part is perfect. It's over 5 minutes long and yet it's gripping from the first note to the last. That guitar solo always reminded me a little of "Stairway To Heaven" has that same kinda epic melody and tone. Everything you love about rock music in one amazing track! The whole "Empire" album is Queensrÿche at their best I think.
2020 who is still on here jamming!!!
I am ! Kick ass song!
Hell, regardless of the year it is, I'll always be jamming to this band. I bought this album when it was new and it stayed in my car's tape player for weeks thereafter without being ejected once.
Not to mention the memories that are tied to this album and that era... mostly good, but ending horribly.
But that's life, eh? Mostly good, but usually ending horribly.
Damn right.
Absolutely!! Brings me back to the days of 🤘🤘 to my pioneer car system I painted a WHOLE HOUSE for...lol
I am! Amazing from start to finish!
I sang that at a karaoke bar mind yall im autistic my dad heard me sing it he was amazed a week later he had 3 mini strokes in his brain never made it he was my best friend & yes he liked this song everytime.i hèar i tear up miss you pappa!!!
This is quality Rock. Rhythmic sophistication, one of the best vocalists in the genre, guitar work is classic, mean bass line and drumming like he's on triple-pay (his follow-thru with the vocals). Seen them a few times. Never ever wanted my money back.
Chris DeGarmo is one hell of a lead guitarist, 👏
Couldn't get enough of this band 33 years ago and still never gets old love the music
Such a "shame about their demise ". One of the best bands ever. I saw them at Bournemouth BIC supporting Judas Priest. QR were only on for an hour-ish but what a show! Geoff Tate, what a bloody voice that mans got 😁
I sing this to my wife...
Do you jam it your nursing home
Jackie you forgot to capitalize your last name!😂
Hi Jackie
I'm here listening to the amazing difference in bands today? These were the days!
Geoff is the voice of queensryche no one else can compare
Im active duty, and about to head back to the states. And go get married to my soon to be wife. Wish me luck everyone. Its been hard being away for over a yr, these song just reminds me of how hard its been being so far away without her being beside her.
Safe travels
I wish you nothing but the best. Thank you for your service. God bless you.
Thanks for your Service Brother, I Love You for all You've done, God Bless You and your Family, Queensrych Rocks
Just stay out of trouble 😂
Thank you for ur service . I hope everything gos well for you .
Empire. Every note is perfection. Their masterpiece by far.
Love you guys I hope and pray good thoughts for me tomorrow The Big C
Wait....you think this was recorded live? Guess again. Studio all the way with fill in. Why it's perfect
Absolutely. While Mindcrime is obviously a brilliantly conceived work of art I have always thought empire was an absolute piece of music perfection. My most listened Queensryche.
@@suzanconverse2589 I'm just seeing this.
I pray everything is going well. God Bless You and Best Wishes!!!
Fuck Jay inslee let's go Brandon!!!!!!
Perfect example of musician's music. So many difficult breaks and so freakin' tight. 2021 and this is still amazing.
@Lucas Rousso oh yes it very tight
2022, baby
Real music opera type notes like rush triumph any hair metal dokken skid row .
& 2022 🤟
ridiculous
Who's still listening in 2022?
This is absolutely amazing after all these years.
Criminally Underrated Band.
Their first five albums are Top Tier!
Lightning strikes occasionally in the music world. Bringing these musicians together at the right place and right time. Untouchable!
With this band lightning struck so many times that it tore the band apart.
Go back to bed
Exactly! God had them serve their purpose a LONG time ago and it can never be erased! 🤩
@@firstnamelastname5899Lucifer works more in the music industry god works with those who love him.
Queensryche were a complete band.. Geoff Tate, Eddie Jackson, Chris DeGarmo, Michael Wilton, and of course the best drummer around Scott Rockenfield …
i loved his kit with the chain links!!
@@timduncan4950 me also..
Perfect name for a drummer.😊
Not as great a name as mine, Grambo Metalsticks. Lmao
I like this song its got ooooooommmffff I love when a Man Knows how to use his Vocals the proper way MASSIVELY AWESOME
Seriously, one the all time best concerts I've seen!!
No clue as to why they were never recognized!!
They slam!!!
Love geoff!
What a beautiful man and voice!!
Right on, Carol! They're totally awesome & Geoff Tate is so damn sexy!
because of their critical lyrics on the us politics and on background people..
Judas priest best band in the world
I saw the OPERATION: MINDCRIME tour live in Nashville. Suicidal Tendencies opened for Queensryche! Every song was true to the album version. No extra guitar solos. Incredible show! Reliving my youth watching these guys. There is a live version of Suite Sister Mary from the MINDCRIME tour on TH-cam.
Proud that Chris DeGarmo is my cousin theses guys are still burning it down 30+ years later 🤘🤘🤘
Really??😱😱
Wow you are so lucky,he's an idol to me,one of the best Guitarist from his generation.
Your cousin is one of the most bad ass guitarists in rock and roll. He just keeps gettin' better!
The Elvis Presley s of metal. Moves me spirituality.
Chris isn't though
Have him call Geoff ...and tell them to stop fn around .....theyve got many fans and he needs to staup the bs towards Geoff ....i bet Geoff would rejoin gladly .....they need to stop fn around....since your his cousin Maybe you can convince your cuzz......so sadd that this great band isnt together today
What a band! What a set of pipes!! What a song!!!👍🎸🥁❤️
DeGarmo, brilliant guitar player, even better composer, what a musician!
Good times seeing them in Vegas. Long... long...time ago
Most over looked Metal band ever.. These guys rock as hard as anyone and with a singer that was better than 90% of the others..
i know....it seemed then and still seems as if someone somewhere with a whole lot of power made sure then never got nationwide exposure or allowed to get as famous/influential as they should have back then................
Your so right
His parents were opera singers
The Queen handled their business both on and off stage(Studio) I mean.
I love this band!
This man, this band in 2023, is still kicking ass today . I am still in love like I was with this band 30 years back. Those vocals, theatrical guitars, flawless drums, and that "o my word" bass lines were just ahead of it's time. . Bring back old school...long live metal!!!!!
He isn’t with Queensryche anymore! I follow him on Facebook- he’s still one of the greatest singers ever!
this aint metal. good yes, metal no.
No autotune. No beat detector. No copying grid parts and flying them in on subsequent measures. Just pure talent.
I have the box set of the Operation Mind Crime Tour...VHS and Cassette with fanzine of the story...It's MINT...I saw the tour when they came through Edmonton Canada back in the day...MIND BLOWING!!! I wonder what this box set would be worth...?
Queen art he is very underrated.
Oookkk
God has blessed my man Tate
Have seen them live 3 times during this time and Geoff Tate sounds just like the album.
These guys helped me thru one of the most difficult times in my life as a teenager. Thanks for the greatness I still listen to and thinking back then how far I've come and I did survive to become a successful adult.
Hell yeah!! Music can do that.
Wow!! 👏👏
Me too! And the album was Operation Mindcrime.
There's something so hypnotizing about this song that I will never get tired of listening to it.
The vocals are as huge as the production..especially during chorus.
Yep! Also like to listen to their Queen of the Reich & Silent Lucidity....
All of their music is that way for me especially Silent Lucidity and AnybodyListening.
Totally!
His voice is so clear you can understand every word he says not like a lot of bands
This album had production techniques that were LIGHT YEARS ahead of other albums of that time.Total team effort behind a amazing band.Long live the 'Ryche !!
You can also thank the Mixing Engineer for this
@@dwade6322 How is it light years adhead of other albums? Just seems like a mid-late 1980s hair/glam metal style production
@@DragonboltBlastter they used the guy that produced a lot of Pink Floyd's legendary tunes..with new technology in the studios,it was super 'crystal clear' sounding and 'crisp'..didnt sound like a typical production from bands like 'Skid Row'. It still holds up 30 years later much better than other albums from bands back then,and much of that is due to the mixing process/ideas in the studio..L.A.Guns and Poison didnt have anywhere near the production sound of this album.
Yes, that's one of the first things I noticed about Geoff (along with passion, intensity, expression, range power, overall charisma, etc.) is that he annunciated every word so they could be easily understood. But at the same time, it didn't sound at all stiff, stodgy, or contrived. It sounded very natural. Plus Geoff has such incredible control over his voice, he can add textures and nuances, and STILL be understood.
ALSO, I noticed that he was not a sloppy singer. When he held notes, those notes rang with power till the very end. They didn't just dwindle and fade out.
Such a fantastic singer!! He has spoiled me for most other singers.
2024 and still listening
One of the best Seattle bands there ever was
They were the best
No, the best.
His voice is amazing! Had this song in my head today. Had to hear it. I miss good music.
Yeap
thankfully we have TH-cam lol !!
+Mandie Seel Definitely love this☄
have you Seen him live? just have to say...holy mother of goodness his voice makes you melt
Who I Am wl green
Took me a lot of years to come down from this album! I am 55 now, and I was lucky enough to come of age in the 80's. Back in a time when about all you and your friends lived for rock, and what the next upcoming concert was. And who was camping out for tickets. GOD I MISS THE TIME AND THE MUSIC!
From hair bands to grunge QUEENSRYCHE was on its own their unplugged was one of the best so underrated, for me they were the first progressive rock band from the 80s 90s
I've listened to This Band Since '84 back then on Vinyl an Still jamming on the Reg. At 54 yrs Old!! Tate's Vocal are Rarebreed!!!!
So...agreed! I do think they are a truly underrated band. This song is one of my favorites by them. I'm biased, because I just loved this album. I can't even tell you how many times I drove in my car with this song blasting. Lover the guitar and the lyrics. When I hear this song as an older man, I am now just thankful that so many great artist enhanced my youth. This song will live with me forever.
💥MAN! Try to sing this song……👇🏼
Hard to match the intensity of this guys VOICE‼️
The way it
“throttles up”
Had the same problem trying to sing save your love by great white. I forgot how good that guys voice is.
not an easy song for vocals
One of the most iconic voices to ever belt out a song. Queensryche will never be the same with out him!
Just saw them a couple years ago, they sounded fine. Geoff's replacement has about 85-90% of his range, which still sounds amazing live.
Same here Ioved these guys in high school and college.
He's still got the pipes, saw video from earlier in the year. Sounds the same, incredible!
Oh, you know it!!
I can listen to this song over and over and over again! I love it. I grew up in the early/mid 80's and I still to this day cannot get enough of the music from the 80's and early 90's
Great musicianship + cerebral lyrics + delivered with an amazing voice = Queensryche.
Geoff Tates amazing voice is PERFECTION!!!
I second that!
Yup, absolutely the best ever..🤘❤❤❤❤🤘
Underrated Singer Big Time !!!
My favorite song of theirs this never gets old. Pure adrenaline and Motivation 😎👌👍💯🎸🎸
R u gay
And no one has been able to come close to playing it
Real metal never dies.
Ehhhhhhactly.
What about rap
It never will
Never ! Hi from France !
TRUTH
Queensryche is in my top 10 favorite heavy metal bands. Had the joy to see the 5 times over the years. Great sound. Thick and heavy. Clean and good flow.
I'm 34 And this has always been one of my favorites!
Judas priest best band in the world
@@hankhardon3517 one of the most sacrilegious (Judas betrayed Jesus) Judas priest=demonic anti-christian self titled bands deliberately
Geoff wrote this song about his wife back then who was a flight attendant!
Didn't know that, thought it was about a random girlfriend. But this makes the line "fortunes are lost on women I've seen..." even more insulting to her than I thought it was! 😮
I'm so glad I grew up in the 80's I got to see and listen to all the best bands that made music in that era. I was born 1965 and now I'm 58yrs old still listening to this group today 4/22/2023.
Yes. I saw queensryke at L'Amour on queens Blvd 87
I was born in 1977… the movies and music were great quality in the 80’s and 90’s… music today is crap.. I’m still living in the 80’s and 90’s.. Spotify all day!
Geoff Tate, one of the greatest rock/metal vocalists that ever graced the stage. I've seen him live in concert, his voice is the real deal.
THE most underrated Progressive Metal band ever, with 2 of the most undeerated guitarists ever. Tates voice is legendary, Wilton & Degarmo are a fantastic tandem.
... And the most underrated ritmic combo: Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield. Their Rush influences are quite clear, but still they have an original sound.
Not with the numbers in sales that they produced
Scott and Eddie are not given enough credit for how solid, tight, and driving their rhythms were. Never just standard, serviceable stuff. Always propelling the songs with a deep, full, and heavy foundation, sprinkled with unusual and quirky little tidbits.
SO GOOD! I miss all you guys!
This song is about his wife and his long times on the road doing tours. However it holds value to me from back in 91' when I had a fly in fly out GF. (she was only 17 and I was 19 and she lived in WA and I in NT in Australia. She flew in to see her mum as her parents were divorced.)
Similar story in 1992 I was 21 in Michigan my GF 18 was in Henderson Nevada.
Got on a Greyhound with my walkman and this song playing to pick her up.
Came back home and drove back to Vegas and got married. That song has good memories.
I used to fly down HWY 99 from Lodi, CA, to San Diego, where my family lived in my 20s. I had a 'bitchin' black Camaro w/ a T-roof. I'd crank the music, take off the roof and play this, over and over on cassette thinking I was all that....cuz I was....in my 60s now, and this takes me back a ways.... love driving still, road trips w/ Van Halen, QR, Sammy Hagar...there's no other way to listen to this music than having it cranked, wind in my hair and rockin' out...Nostalgia at its best.
...and the musicians were such babes...
Queensryche was one of the best bands to ever have existed.
Have ever, dumbass
The Empire Album is a well Written, Well Produced Record. The Top of Queensryche Career, in my opinion.
The chemistry between DeGarmos Guitar and Tates Vocals are phenomenal.
Operation Mind Crime is a great Album
Annika, my daughter, I want you to experience this just like I did in 1991. Like you, this album (Empire) changed my life. I love you so much! ❤
My first concert without parents and Queensryche freaking blew my head off. The year before they opened for Metallica but I was just a youngN but man. We need more bands and music like this today. Real music!!
I was at this sold-out concert where this video was shot in Madison WI. I am in the audience shots by the stage. Fantastic show!!!
Awesome! The coliseum is old but good acoustics.
Queensryche is one of the most underrated bands and happens to be one of my favorites. As a member of the younger generation it is my duty to make sure this band lives on. I've already opened a few dozen eyes. Operation Mindcrime has to be one of their best albums. Empire a STRONG second.
i agree mindcrime was a brilliant album its very underrated
I've seen the band live a few times and they still rock after 30 plus years. The video for Jet City Woman is one of the best by the band by far. Geoff Tate was the glue that kept them together for quite a long time. One of the best performers of the 90's.
Back in 1992, followed these fellas from Buffalo NY to Rochester NY
Awesome times. Never forgot. I'm a Cali kid who worked at a mall in West Henrietta. I lived off St Joseph Ave and Norton. Where I remember Metallica and Aerosmith black crows did an awesome show. All the stores got bought out of alcohol.
Love Queensryche! Where has the last 30 years gone? I was 20 years old when this song came out. Time has been good to me though 😎🎸
I wish people nowadays were this talented when it comes to singing and the music of course, but sadly that’s not the case 😪
Awwww..... sooo good to hear GREAT music again!!! Takes me back to high school. Loved this band!!!
Can’t describe how great this song is , and how much it means to me!
Awww
I hope the up coming generations can feel that passion for music you obviously have.....i feel bad for anyone who hasn't ever had the hair on the arm stand up or chills at certain parts of a song every single time they hear it. Music moves me that way.
I was 17 back then, brings back so many memories when we were young, best time of my life, 80's were the best
Hells yeah
Yes That's when KISS killed Disco !!!!
lucky
This came out in 91 🤣🤣 though the 80s were good lol.
yo grandpa how used to be the snow on ya times
I love the original Queensryche. The chemistry between DeGarmo & Tate was electric.
mskARin888 and nothing without the precision of Scott Rockenfield 👍
Talented musicians actually playing instruments not pushing buttons
Agreed!
They wrote their strongest stuff in that era.
Even when they strayed into stripped back, minimal production mode on Hear in the Now Frontier.....DeGarmo's last effort with the band.....I like that one more all the time.
DeGarmo could get above Tate on those harmonies...that's saying something.
You never know man...I could see them putting some stuff together again...maybe...during Seattle's rainy season some time in the future.
Its 5/29/22 and I came back for a blast from the past!! Make Music Great AGAIN 🤘🏻🍻🤘🏻🍻
For sure 😊👍💯%
one of the PHATTEST lead breaks of any metal song ever
QUeensryche - EMPIRE, one of the best rock album ever made!
PortaJoseph YES I agree PortaJoseph, v unique . .song pstd by Louise Middleton
Along with MINDCRIME
PortaJoseph every album ,first one , warning , empire , mindcrime ........saw them in 1982 with their EP and songs from their coming warning WOW amazing band , still my favorite but now , at 55 , I think Ghost is a great band , reminded me of my youngest years but , next week , I am going to see Ghost in Montreal, still young at heart ❤️
Rage for order
PortaJoseph operation mindcrime
one of the best bands of all time !!!
Most definitely...miss that Seattle sound they need a new one that just blows everyone's minds...
One in a million voice.... not many like that either. Great band!
Damn, I'm 71, still thinking this song, video & group are still more than hot. Embarrassed to say how many albums/cds I have of theirs from their beginnings.
I love to hear Geoff sing!! I just melt I swear!! nobody has a voice like this man!! 😍
*had
Rob Halford judas Preist, Bruce from Iron Maiden, there is two
+Thomas OHara listen to Michael kiske, former member of Helloween....sounds almost exactly like Geoff
not better but good as well...
Try Layne Staley from Alice in Chains. That's a killer voice right there
His vocal range is amazing
This was me and my Ole Man's song since 1992 until the day he dies in 2004, I still all your CD's from 30+ yrs ago ! Y'all have gotten me through alot of atuff and you use to put my daughter to sleep every night in 1995, Operation Mindcrime is my favorite, but I love them all. Lady wore black is my theme song from 1989 ! 💜🤘
One of the Greatest Bands in Rock n Roll ,, and that Bass rif is incredible 🙏
Yes.
This guy is one of the BEST SINGERS OF ALL TIMES . I WISH THEY WERE STILL GOING
i do too. unforunately i really didn't listen to them much. recently i saw a documentary on them and i've never had music or a group leave me wanting more. i even have my echo wake me up to them in the mornings. love love love them and wish they were still playing and could see a concert!!
TRUE
Eddie Jackson's bass tone has always been kick ass ... Rough, gritty, solid, punchy ... Every bassist dreams of that tone!
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!
I've been saying the same thing for years - possible some of the best-sounding rock bass tone in existence. Chillingly good.
I love Queensryche!!!! One of the best voices EVER!!!! I'm an old head banger - graduated in 1984 and this music brins back a lot of bad ass memories of big hair and spandex 😊❤
See her face everywhere, can't get her out of my mind.... Love that line!
Fortunes are lost on the women I've seen, but without you I can't breathe is what does it for me. Such a powerful, emotional voice. My god, it sweeps me away today just like it did three decades ago. Chills.