Queensryche 'The Whisper' Rage for Order tour 1987

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  • @charlesandhisworld
    @charlesandhisworld 12 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Geoff Tates vox was fucking flawless. Holy shit.

  • @jromasterofone
    @jromasterofone 13 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This shit was WAY ahead of it's time. Truly an innovative band.

  • @daronolenus3911
    @daronolenus3911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would pay anything to watch this concert in 8K & Dolby Atmos!!!! Unbelievable performance👍

  • @metalxmania91
    @metalxmania91 15 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    definately one of the greatest metal vocalists ever was and ever will be

  • @cornspike
    @cornspike 15 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fuck I hate getting old!!!! His voice was so sick here....

  • @U3X6785
    @U3X6785 16 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man his voice is killer here.....

  • @TruthUnderFire
    @TruthUnderFire 15 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Geoff is God. Man this was when he had NO flaws in his voice. These guys kicked the living SHIT out of Ratt when they played. Talk about being upstaged....ha ha ha. Oh man, this is as good as it gets.
    'Listen!!!!!!!!!!!!" Fucking amazing!

  • @U3X6785
    @U3X6785 16 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am still astounded by the vocal power from this timeframe from Mr. Tate. Priceless.

  • @eyaldamasta
    @eyaldamasta 16 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Definitely true : Geoff's voice evolves on each album and tour, but technically it just can't reach the perfection of his early years, illustrated here. This performance is astounding !
    Geoff smokes, and tobacco has damaged somehow such a precious voice. He admits it himself, that's why he was always keen on jogging and bodybuilding : try to keep up the good shape and reduce the damage ...

  • @tjcobra666
    @tjcobra666 16 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A damn shame they didn't release a video from this tour. So many great songs, and the band never sounded better.

  • @MikeLivas
    @MikeLivas 14 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Geoff is flawless here.... I would kill to see them live during that tour...!!!!

  • @StanleyKu
    @StanleyKu 15 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    No rock singer has ever matched Geoff IMO.

  • @EligosPoltergiest
    @EligosPoltergiest 14 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    To actually be there to experience this must have been truly explosive....

  • @DanielLoeb-mr9rp
    @DanielLoeb-mr9rp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This looks a lot of the show at L'Amour in Brooklyn, NY....I think Feb 87. I WAS THERE!!! I remember them opening with Neue Regal.....what an f'ing amazing show!!! Damn I miss these days....

  • @osborne1971
    @osborne1971 14 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    yeah that is Geoff live for sure. So close to perfect it is perfect. How many singers have a voice that sounds that full on record AND live? Not many IMO.

  • @Djasper321
    @Djasper321 15 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WHAT a voice he had back then!

  • @jrgilbert
    @jrgilbert 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    HOLY FRICKIN CRAP!!! Geoff actually could hit those notes live!! Holy holy holy crap!! It's one thing to do it in the studio, but live!! I am flippin blown away!! I am stunned!! He was a God!!! He may not be able to today, but I'm be damned he could then!!

    • @FreeMTrider
      @FreeMTrider 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And he did....I saw two shows on this tour. Also The Warning, Operation Mindcrime and Building Empires. He and the band were always flawless. I'll never forget those shows.

    • @traceyrychewhite6374
      @traceyrychewhite6374 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've never seen a bad Queensryche show. They are amazing live. Not just this performance, but every one I've ever seen. I was very fortunate to have seen them live with this line up, 4 x. For anyone who didn't get to see them, I feel bad.

  • @southsidetommy
    @southsidetommy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh god, they were unbelievably good. Operative word -> were.

  • @willisingo
    @willisingo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Two of my favorite singers of all time (Halford and Tate) I would never consider one better than the other. Do you think Geoff Tate could do "Painkiller" better than Halford? Hell no! Do you think Rob Halford could do "The Whisper" better than Geoff Tate? Hell no! If you are a true metal fan you would never pit these two against each other in a silly "who's better" comparison.

  • @bassnhockey
    @bassnhockey 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tate, Dickinson, and Halford are three amazing singers in 3 amazing bands and a true metal fan appreciates all of them for their unique styles and amazing music and showmanship live.

  • @FreeMTrider
    @FreeMTrider 15 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So does that explain why his voice is so powerful? His notes and tone are fluent through his range. Even his speaking voice is very pronouced. A true pro.

  • @garnerean
    @garnerean 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Girls, wake up. We all get old if we live long enough. Don't judge him.

  • @southsidetommy
    @southsidetommy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THE best band I ever saw in concert. They were musically perfect all three times.

  • @TheKillingword
    @TheKillingword 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that opening riff is terrific!

  • @konevnin
    @konevnin 13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holy shit... This sounds EXACTLY like the original....

  • @kingofhell1972
    @kingofhell1972 16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic! This is Queensryche's best cd. Geoff could really sing back then..........

  • @elmiffo
    @elmiffo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Geoffs röst och vibrato är helt jävla galet i detta klipp. Man bli fan nästan religös! Känslan han förmedlar är helt magiskt!!
    Just had to write it all in swedish to get my feelings out, this is magic! His vibrato and Voice is out of this world! Its f*ing unbelievable

  • @Coven23
    @Coven23 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg the band was fucking awsome at that time and Tates vocal are ISANE!!!!!!!!

  • @dgmorrow2006
    @dgmorrow2006 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing how his voice shreds through the crappy sound quality of the recording, saw them on the next tour ( Mindcrime) and they peeled the paint off the walls!! Sometimes I really miss those days, the golden age of metal....

  • @whiskeynale69
    @whiskeynale69 13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    compared to some other singers, Geofff still sounds great, especially for his age..amazing singer!

    • @Mr100Rupees
      @Mr100Rupees 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He sounds really good nowdays

  • @FreeMTrider
    @FreeMTrider 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @saintrico This tour was the third time I saw them (the EP, the Warning all in Sacramento, Ca) and it completely blew away anything previous. Just today I found out that the band was reading vampire novels at the time Rage was written.

  • @markanderson7284
    @markanderson7284 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Every time I take a walk down memory lane I'm throughly amazed at the music but especially Geoff and his stage presence. Love my ryche n roll!!!

  • @Rikenrocker
    @Rikenrocker 16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Goth Metal before goth became mainstream. Rage still rocks!

  • @FreeMTrider
    @FreeMTrider 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @Spectorwithin not really. I saw them twice on this tour and many before and after. I remember looking up to the stage about two rows back and the lights came on with that green glow and thinking they all looked like futuristic vampires. It was awesome. Scott's drum kit was some kind of new carbon fiber. The entire stage had a futuristic design.

  • @233kid
    @233kid 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @almadido I saw them on the RFO tour (8/29/86) AND he did sound FLAWLESS! Unfortunately, he doesn't sing like this anymore:(......
    They were like a PANZER TANK from 86-95! UNSTOPPABLE.......

  • @FreeMTrider
    @FreeMTrider 16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeah I agree. They had their own sound and it's badass.

  • @resurgam44
    @resurgam44  16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Geoff has, in fact, quit smoking. This explains the dramatic improvement in his vocals recently, especially during the current tour. Not in years has he been able to hit that high Eb5 at the beginning of Take hold of the flame, and now he is doing so again. I've actually heard a high F5 from him this year! (walk in the shadows)

  • @FreeMTrider
    @FreeMTrider 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw them on this tour in Sacramento, Ca. Just a bad ass show. Actually, I've seen them on just about every tour starting from the EP Queensryche

  • @willisingo
    @willisingo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember bringing this album home and looking at the picture on the back and the sleeve and thinking, "what the fuck are they wearing and whats with those haircuts!!!" and then listening to the album and thinking "fuck it these guys rule!" Man, 80's metal ruled! And Rage for Order was one it's most shining moments!

    • @FreeMTrider
      @FreeMTrider 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The record company tried to get them to turn glam....the band was way into vampire novels at the time, so it influenced their look on that album. EMI was trying to get them into a more glittery and colorful look, but the band didn't want anything to do with it and after this tour, they ditched the look of this album.

    • @Albendova666
      @Albendova666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FreeMTrider yep, right into Operation Mindcrime! Leather and chains! Degarmo carried himself whatever the look.

  • @ravenquest2009
    @ravenquest2009 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saw them in Charlotte. I thought Geoff's voice was as great as ever. Yeah!! He still looks good to be 50. They were fantastic!!! Geoff you are truly an icon.

  • @gsoltis29
    @gsoltis29 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best Album and best song...so glad to see this live

  • @josimcd1
    @josimcd1 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Geoff realmente tem um vocal muito foda ele consegue levar as musicas ao vivo perfeito igual o @tribuzy faz com suas musicas

  • @timoukonaho2347
    @timoukonaho2347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw Geoff Tate 2020 live here in Oulu and I was blown away, how he can sing this song today. It was tuned half step down, I think, but it was absolutely brilliant and easy.

  • @Saytar7
    @Saytar7 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Vid ! Queensryche ,one of my all time favorite bands ,what a voice ! Great tune !!

  • @penhold13
    @penhold13 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Geoff is an amazing singer and a good friend

  • @christiancamarre9800
    @christiancamarre9800 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was one of my favorite bands..back in the day!

  • @caryg666
    @caryg666 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Went to see kiss. Left a Queensryche fan.

  • @seansimpson513
    @seansimpson513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Total. Metal. Outrageous. Headbangin. Love love

  • @PeterRyche99
    @PeterRyche99 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fav song by queensryche

  • @233kid
    @233kid 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @saintrico DITTO! I drove 150 miles to see the open for AC/DC on the RFO tour and LEFT after QR cuz it woulda been pointless to watch AC/DC. Nothing against AC/DC (I DO like them) but after QR"s set I was just SPEECHLESS AND STUNNED. That performance and KISS in 1979 were the best rock performances I'd ever seen........AMAZING!!!

  • @LightDayApo
    @LightDayApo 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    maybe one of five records in the history of music

  • @joelcummins8216
    @joelcummins8216 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice one.

  • @wruff378
    @wruff378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wowzers. Holy smokes guys ⚡

  • @OliverMagnum21
    @OliverMagnum21 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Astonishing video!! "The whisper" is probably my favorite song frm "Rage for Order". Million thanx for posting!!!

  • @FreeMTrider
    @FreeMTrider 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah! I was there!

  • @robinsings
    @robinsings 16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sad thing is.. I remember going to that tour.. having a shirt like that.. with my hair like that.. lol

  • @clarkdef
    @clarkdef 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried to sing this song like he does....I couldn't talk for the next few days oh geez...

  • @fugazione
    @fugazione 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @almadido The same thing happened to Geddy Lee of Rush, his voice got deeper with age.

  • @sillymanblues
    @sillymanblues 16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where did you get this footage? It's absolutely awesome!!! The raw days of Tate's voice hits me in the gut. Thank you for posting this vid!

  • @NiklausMetal
    @NiklausMetal 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most likely my favorite 'ryche song.

  • @lenadavidsson3915
    @lenadavidsson3915 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The vibrato. Kill me now!

    • @Mr100Rupees
      @Mr100Rupees 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The greatest metal singer of all time

  • @metaloutlander
    @metaloutlander 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    you can see why his voice is destroyed now.... singing like that takes it's toll night after night.

    •  9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not if you take care of your voice. Using a good technique and warming up the voice, you can avoid ruining it.

    • @metaloutlander
      @metaloutlander 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Queensrÿche Bootlegs ok thanks.

    • @BrianMcGilvray01
      @BrianMcGilvray01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Marlboros will do that to you as well.

    • @Mr100Rupees
      @Mr100Rupees 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is having a great comeback , the best hes sounded in the last 20 years imo check him out

  • @Djasper321
    @Djasper321 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fresh and intelligente 80's metal

  • @konevnin
    @konevnin 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @privatechair Went to go see Metallica's Justice For All tour. Queensryche opened for them. Left a Queensryche fan. Been one ever since and always will but miss their more progressive edginess of the past........:(

  • @noaveragejoe
    @noaveragejoe 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seriously...who sings like this?! This is the best live rock singing I've ever heard. It's such a shame he can't even attempt to sing this song in its correct key nowadays. I'd rather the band tune down than he half-step most of the song. It just sounds weak now.

  • @markusorth5450
    @markusorth5450 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    While this was a masterful performance by GT and the rest of the band, I have to point out Scott Rock's genius performance here...such an odd timing and great fills besides...underappreciated.

  • @resurgam44
    @resurgam44  14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @dragonsfire6664
    I don't think you understand what an octave is; Geoff Tate's range extended (in his prime) from A1-A5, while Halford is confirmed for D2-B5. Ergo, while stylistically very distinct in their vocals, both have similar ranges - though Halford's tends to extend upwards rather than downwards due to his tenor voice type. Also, Halford is only 8 years older than Geoff.

  • @Parnasian
    @Parnasian 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tate is the only singer in the world of music in general that always makes me doubt that he is singing live. Honestly, I find hard to conceive someone with such a clean, powerful and flawless live performance, that sounds exactly like the recorded album. I'm sorry but I refuse to believe that this is for real. Nobody can be so perfect.

    • @FreeMTrider
      @FreeMTrider 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha.....I get what you're saying, but yes he sang thousands of songs just like this...LIVE. I saw him do it since the Warning tour and on this one, but also tours after. Pretty damn incredible.

    • @traceyrychewhite6374
      @traceyrychewhite6374 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Actually, Queensryche was the only band who played live on the MTV award show. All other musicians lip sync since so many things can go wrong. I can definitely testify that Queensryche live is actually better than the CD'S. Geoff Tate was one hell of a front man.

    • @Daddy53751
      @Daddy53751 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh it’s true! I saw them on this tour and got backstage passes. They were this good live and Geoff smoked at the time. I know because he bummed a few from me backstage. The whole band was super cool to me and my buddy, food and drinks. We didn’t have anything to get autographs and they made fun of us for not being prepared (we had zero hopes to get passes being guys) so they had a really cool roadie get one of the set lists and a pen and spent a good hour with us and a few celebrities there. Will never forget it. Amazing live band at the height of their powers.

    • @livetoplay77
      @livetoplay77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes this is real and Tate was able to sing these songs live just like the albums. I saw Queensryche on the Warning tour and Tate was spot on just like the albums.

    • @Albendova666
      @Albendova666 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daddy #53 what a story, tell us more! Who were the celebrities? There HAD to be some tail backstage!

  • @LyonForestt
    @LyonForestt 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    elaborate drum risers, cutting edge guitar non-sponsored designs...and trenchcoats.....how 'bout some more of this goodness.....

  • @FreeMTrider
    @FreeMTrider 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Smoked like a chimney?? Yes he smoked, but unless you know he did, that's a little extreme. I think he quit about 8-9 years ago. The Warning and Rage tours along with Mindcrime took more of a toll on his voice then smoking ever did. It's a lot more effort than people think and it's not like an opera show five times a year. Saw them since the EP and they toured non stop.

  • @iosifpateroulis1081
    @iosifpateroulis1081 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow! Is this live ?... It sounds very much like the studio !

    •  9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As live as it could get

    • @Thirdfish
      @Thirdfish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw this tour, unbelievable.

  • @anolaf
    @anolaf 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    /agree

  • @2112madman
    @2112madman 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @konevnin Yeah I went to the same concert in Waco, TX. Went back stage and met metallica and james hetfield was a real DICK HEAD !!!!! Spoke to Scott for about an hour, he was such a down to earth person and QR put on a way better show than metallica. Master of puppets was the last awesome album that they did.

  • @sobeto28
    @sobeto28 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @resurgam44 Where halford hits a B5?Anyways,halford uses too much falsetto (live),not to mention that geoff could do anything with his voice,versatile as FUCK,he used to be.

  • @j0h3mus39
    @j0h3mus39 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killer guitar tone too

  • @WaywardYak
    @WaywardYak 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fuck. Back in the days when Tate's voice was just unbelieveable. Shame he didn't take better of his voice. By the time they did Livecrime in 91 or so, his voice was already slipping.

  • @resurgam44
    @resurgam44  14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @bassmanjoe
    Oh yeah. There are a few interview videos of him in the 80s taking periodic puffs from a cigarette.

  • @sbrave
    @sbrave 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone have a concert video/DVD from this tour???

  • @resurgam44
    @resurgam44  16 ปีที่แล้ว

    To be honest, I really don't remember where I found it. It was online somewhere a few years back.

  • @jlmso11568
    @jlmso11568 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @resurgam44 Tate is a singer, Halford is a screamer

  • @djlucy1
    @djlucy1 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is interesting info. you shared here. I didn't realize he was a smoker. His voice is quite amazing. He is able to switch from his true voice to falsetto in such a seamless way that sometimes it's difficult for me to tell when he's falsettoing, and when he isn't. What's your take on his voice and his falsetto?

  • @metalxmania91
    @metalxmania91 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your comment is good but I think that someone who hits higher notes is Ian Gillan not with as much power but still nails insane notes. If you want to look him up then look up 'Child In Time' by deep purple. im not trying to be a smartass either im repectfully asking you to look it up b/c its fricken awesome!!!

  • @futureboy40
    @futureboy40 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When Tate ruled the world of metal♥️

    • @Mr100Rupees
      @Mr100Rupees 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No one could touch him

  • @resurgam44
    @resurgam44  11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It isn't about "who's a true metal fan", or who's better at their style of singing. Geoff is more accomplished technically, ergo he is technically a better singer. You're confusing objective ABILITY with your subjective EXPERIENCE of that ability. I prefer clean vocals. Hence, I prefer the way Geoff Tate sounds. Someone who prefers rougher vocals would likely prefer Halford. Most can appreciate both. That doesn't change the fact that prime Geoff Tate objectively had a more polished instrument.

  • @resurgam44
    @resurgam44  16 ปีที่แล้ว

    He doesn't go a ful octave lower, he simply sings it a few steps down. He essentially sings the harmony, at present.

  • @resurgam44
    @resurgam44  16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Geoff Tate has never used falsetto; he utilizes both pure head voice and a mix between head and chest. Falsetto is different from head voice in that falsetto is disconnected from the chest whereas head voice still connects fully, but extends into the mask. He does have an incredible range, A1-A5 in his prime!

  • @AndrewBoydMusic
    @AndrewBoydMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤜🤜🤜🤜just that

  • @Iron-Black-Sabbath-Maiden
    @Iron-Black-Sabbath-Maiden 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    iam listening to this song real loud, i dont hear any whispering besides the words in the song.

  • @omnadrener1
    @omnadrener1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeah halford had octaves like king diamond has pure fucking falsetto

  • @FreeMTrider
    @FreeMTrider 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haha. Yeah, I think only a rock band can pull off that look. The good thing is Queensryche has always changed with time.

  • @Bulbus156
    @Bulbus156 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unsurpassed

  • @resurgam44
    @resurgam44  13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @sobeto28
    I agree: Geoff is by FAR the better singer - my favourite of all time, actually. Frankly, I don't like really like Halford at all after Stained Class. As far as I can recall, Halford hits a B5 in one of his solo albums. However, since I'm not a huge fan, I can't remember exactly where it shows up.

  • @resurgam44
    @resurgam44  16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wasn't Rage for Order a pseudo-concept album of sorts, dealing with a new breed of vampire, or something to that extent?

  • @IYAMNI
    @IYAMNI 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On my top tne list of all time albums, right next to Mindcrine. This song upped the ante on badass. Just heard the Ryche dumped Tate. They ain't the Ryche no mo. Just saying.

  • @willisingo
    @willisingo 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What have you done spectrum analysis of the overtone series that each singers voice produces? Have you done detailed research with a strobe tuner of each voice to see who is closest in pitch? What standard do you base "objective ability" on? Why don't you just admit you're the one who is basing your opinion on "subjective experience" because you like Geoff Tate more than Rob Halford and that is not proof that one is better than the other, technically or stylistically.

  • @Bognerman14
    @Bognerman14 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Ryche by poor olf Geoff can;t pull it off any longer. Some singers can still do it but he can't. It is par of the aging process for most. Strangely enough Bruce Dickinson still seems to be in vocal shape.

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  • @tatey39
    @tatey39 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @dragonsfire6664
    Hahahahahahahahahaha....Halford compares to Tate's voice.....hahahahahahaha. Halford's voice is terrible compared to Geoff Tate's...!!! Like comparing Bruce Dickinson to Pavarotti....hahahahaha

  • @ricaard
    @ricaard 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    ditto.

  • @dragonsfire6664
    @dragonsfire6664 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    love geoff, but halford was doing it when geoff was in diapers still, and halford had a few more octaves